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Learn fun drama games and exercises

• Express yourself clearly
• Create your own drama piece
• Perform! Build your confidence, develop your self- expression through games and exercises. Enhance your communication skills and show off the skills you have gained in class at the end of term.

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• Learn key acting tools
• Build believable characters
• Rehearse an exciting script
• Perform!

Develop your skills as a performer with this programme designed for all budding actors. Work with professional practitioners to develop characters, through the rehearsal process through to performance in class at the end of term.

https://starlitvoice.com/

Master Power Sports Academy is first to introduce Mini tennis in Hong Kong. Our mission is to promote to the children to enjoy the sport of tennis and master the game and technic by using different level of balls; Red, Orange and Green. As to provide the children the activity they will fall in love with and enjoy for their lifetime. Activities are organized with purpose and our coaches understand and accommodate the different requirements for the different ages of the children. Proper division and placement allows children to better see their improvement throughout the program. Tennis classes will be held on campus. Please note that students need to bring their own tennis racket to class.

Master Power Sports Academy is first to introduce Mini tennis in Hong Kong. Our mission is to promote to the children to enjoy the sport of tennis and master the game and technic by using different level of balls; Red, Orange and Green. As to provide the children the activity they will fall in love with and enjoy for their lifetime. Activities are organized with purpose and our coaches understand and accommodate the different requirements for the different ages of the children. Proper division and placement allows children to better see their improvement throughout the program. Tennis classes will be held on campus. Please note that students need to bring their own tennis racket to class.

Touch Rugby is an increasingly popular sport on both the Hong Kong club and schools scene. Touch rugby is a fantastic pre cursor to Rugby sevens, with the emphasis on movement and athleticism. Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport and is played in equal numbers by girls as well as boys.

https://www.majorleaguesa.com/

Touch Rugby is an increasingly popular sport on both the Hong Kong club and schools scene. Touch rugby is a fantastic pre cursor to Rugby sevens, with the emphasis on movement and athleticism. Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport and is played in equal numbers by girls as well as boys.

https://www.majorleaguesa.com/

• Develops posture and confident body movement, for sport and life
• Enhances coordination and agility, for body awareness and balance
• Enhances creativity and builds self-confidence
• Increases flexibility and strength and prepares the body for life's challenges
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life

Rhythmic Gymnastics offered by Sports4Kids is the perfect combination of sport and art, linking expressive dance steps with skillful manipulations of the ball, rope, ribbon, hoop or clubs: throw, spin, spiral, roll and catch. It can be performed individually or in groups of up to 5 gymnasts. The skill and variety of apparatus exchanges between gymnasts in group performances adds to beautiful spectacle of this Gymsport.

This martial arts programme is based on traditional Goju Ryu Karate. It improves fitness, self-confidence, discipline and reflexes of students, as well as teaches the fundamental physical techniques of self-defence. Training involves physical exercises, kata (pre-arranged sequences of techniques), free sparring and physical skills that may transfer to the context of self-defence.

Coach: Ho Ka Lok(Black Belt 3rd Dan)

Senior instructor of World All Styles Martial Arts Association

Training karate 28 years, 13 years teaching experience

Suitable for proficient readers who would like to sink their teeth into a longer books. This class is for Y5 and Y6 pupils, as well as Y04 (K03 and 04) readers who are advanced enough to tackle longer texts and more demanding worksheets. (Any questions as to placement, please contact the Afternoon Activities Department.) Pupils will be reading novels and works of non-fiction and completing worksheets for each section of text.

Monday 2pm, taught by Mr. Raymond Chung: EARLY READERS, suitable for Y2 and Y3/K01 and K02 pupils who are just beginning to read independently. Pupils will be working on “chapter books” with simple accompanying worksheets. This a is brand new class for Peak Campus

This martial arts programme is based on traditional Goju Ryu Karate. It improves fitness, self-confidence, discipline and reflexes of students, as well as teaches the fundamental physical techniques of self-defence. Training involves physical exercises, kata (pre-arranged sequences of techniques), free sparring and physical skills that may transfer to the context of self-defence.

Coach: Ho Ka Lok(Black Belt 3rd Dan)

Senior instructor of World All Styles Martial Arts Association

Training karate 28 years, 13 years teaching experience

This course will provide basic practical training in horse riding and introduce the basics of stable management at the Pok Fu Lam Riding School.

Please note that parents are responsible for the transport to and from the Pok Fu Lam Riding School. Equipment is not provided by the Riding School.

If you book this AA, please don't enrol for any other 2pm AA on Tuesdays as there wont be enough time to reach the PFL Riding School. The rider must wear a riding helmet, a long/short sleeve T/shirt, a pair of fitting pants and a pair of shoes with flat sole of 1"heel. Riding lesson might change from 2:30 - 3:15pm

First Code Academy:

• Adapting a curriculum used in Silicon Valley, we cover user-centric design and aim to install the concept that technology is a creators tool for the young curious minds.
• Through Learning to code, we emphasize creative problem-solving, hands-on learning and collaboration.
• We believe in returning the creative power to our digital native generation.
• We want to show our children today that creating through technology can be as easy as painting on canvas.
• We see code as paint and technology as canvas.

This APP Jamming course aims to empower students through teaching them problem solving using technology. From introducing fundamental computer science concepts, applying Design Thinking process to utilizing AppInventor as a language, we guide students to apply problem solving skills to their daily lives. Adapting a curriculum used in Silicon Valley, we cover user centric design and mobile app development. Students receive personal guidance from our professional trained instructors in thinking through algorithms, decomposing problems and formulating multiple solutions. Topics include: Introduction to Computer programming, Data Manipulation, Design Thinking and hands on App Creation, Presentation.

• Develops posture and confident body movement, for sport and life
• Enhances coordination and agility, for body awareness and balance
• Enhances creativity and builds self-confidence
• Increases flexibility and strength and prepares the body for life's challenges
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life

Rhythmic Gymnastics offered by Sports4Kids is the perfect combination of sport and art, linking expressive dance steps with skillful manipulations of the ball, rope, ribbon, hoop or clubs: throw, spin, spiral, roll and catch. It can be performed individually or in groups of up to 5 gymnasts. The skill and variety of apparatus exchanges between gymnasts in group performances adds to beautiful spectacle of this Gymsport.

Introduction of the guitar and its parts. How to hold and tune the guitar. How to read notes and how the notes correlate to the six strings. The value of the notes, rests, chords, sharp notes, flat notes and returned notes, key signatures, scales etc. The standard of the course is equal to the Royal School of Music Grade 1 to Grade 2. Please note that students must have their own instrument.

Wednesday 2pm, taught by Mr. Raymond Chung for INTERMEDIATE READERS. This is a continuation class for pupils who completed the Y3/Y4 program during Academic 2018/19; however, there are spaces for new pupils. Grade levels can include Y4 and Y5 (K04, K03) pupils who would find the Tuesday STRONG READERS class too demanding. In the new academic year, these pupils will be will be reading "transitional books," with a view to tackling novels in the spring. Worksheets will reflect level of complexity of underlying text.

Introduction of the guitar and its parts. How to hold and tune the guitar. How to read notes and how the notes correlate to the six strings. The value of the notes, rests, chords, sharp notes, flat notes and returned notes, key signatures, scales etc. The standard of the course is equal to the Royal School of Music Grade 1 to Grade 2. Please note that students must have their own instrument.

What is capoeira?

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form created over 400 years ago in Brazil. It incorporates elements of music, dance, gymnastics and martial arts. It is a whole body work out for all ages that is fun, dynamic and inspiring.

What will students learn in class?

At the beginning our course is based on the foundation of Capoeira movements and music, as well as class etiquette and discipline. Everything students learn is progressive in all aspects involved. They will learn the ginga, basic kicks and defence as well as acrobatics like cartwheels, hand- stand, head-stand and bridge. As students’ level progresses, so does the level of difficulty; introducing a wider range of kicks, acrobatics and sequences.

Why do capoeira?

The benefits of capoeira for both adults and kids are part of its great appeal. Aside from the physical benefits, capoeira teaches a sense of community, a new culture and above all, confidence. With its many elements of dance, music, acrobatics and martial arts, capoeira appeals to a diverse array of people. UNIFORMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE BUT ARE MANDATORY, THE PRICE FOR THE UNIFORMS ARE HKD 500.

For more information please visit following website: https://www.capoeirahk.com/

Technique and styles of traditional Chinese painting will be taught with the use of Chinese ink, brushes and paint on Chinese paper. Motifs of fauna and flora will be explored in Chinese painting course. A good foundation is very important from any age. Chinese calligraphy will also be explored in this course.

In this course students will be able to learn how to master the difference techniques of various media, such as charcoal, pastel, oil pastel and pencils. Then they can apply to different motifs, such as still life, landscape and portraiture! Then at the end they can produce their own creative masterpieces with different media.

Island Dance offers a variety of dance classes for children aged 4-11 at GSIS Peak and Pok Fu Lam Campuses. The high-energy Hip Hop/Jazz Funk classes use the latest sounds in Pop, Dance Music, & Old School Hip Hop, to make the classes diverse, energetic and fun! It’s a very popular funky, upbeat, form of freestyle movement giving all students the opportunity to develop their own style and movement quality! In addition to learning technique and choreography, our students have the opportunity to take part in our ISTD dance exams in March and our annual End of year show in June should they continue to enrol in Term 2 or Term 3 or with the provider directly outside this program. (this is not mandatory and not part of the AA) GSIS can't confirm placement in Term 2 or 3, please kindly note. Hip Hop course fee will include an Island Dance T-shirt.

Saber Fencing is an Olympic sport originally from France. The After School Program at GSIS will be run by Thomas Charrette, former member of the French National Team for 8 years, with 13 years of experience in teaching all levels. This sport requires and enhances: balance, agility, reflex and fast tactical decisions. The classes will include: warm up, specific footwork, technical and tactical drills and bouting.

Learn chess rules. Think strategy & tactics. Practice opening, middle game and end-game. Win the Chess Game! Course Benefits: Concentration, power, focused thinking, strategic thinking, coordinating resources, analytical power, logical thinking, mental discipline, sportsmanship and EQ coaching. Ms. HO Yin Ping, a FIDE Chess Master and FIDE Chess Instructor. Accredited with FIDE (World Chess Federation). 19 years track record of success. She trained players to become top ranked school chess players and chess champs. Ms HO is also the Chairman and Tournament Director of the Hong Kong Juniors Chess Club, which run 3 junior events annually.

We are a US-based, nationally accredited science program with over 35 years of developing and teaching science to children. Our philosophy of “learning-by-doing” and our fun, innovative approach have inspired thousands of children. All curriculum are imported. Children will learn and bring home their “Hands-On” projects after every class. http://www.activekidshk.com/default.htm

Term 1

Topic: Physics Fanatics

Physics Fanatics is an exciting adventure into the world of motion and energy - a journey into the world of physics! Unlock the mysteries of electricity, light and motion by exploring the amazing world of physics. From the pull of gravity to the hidden power of electrons, Newton never knew physics like this!

Topic: Animal Encounter

In the ocean or in the air, doesn’t matter where, home is where the habitat is! The children dive through the depths and dig through the dirt as they discover the weird and wonderful homes of different creatures. Join us as we unearth some of the world’s most amazing habitats!

The art of sculpture will be taught with different materials, such as clay, paper clay, plaster of Paris and paper mache. The history of sculpture and the different famous sculptors of different periods will also be taught to give students a better understanding of different techniques and styles of the great masters.

Techniques of different periods and styles will be taught with the use of oil paint on canvas. In order to teach students how to understand and appreciate art, different great masters of different styles will also be explored from a historical perspective. As a result, students are able to produce their own masterpieces.

Island Dance offers a variety of dance classes for children aged 4-11 at GSIS Peak and Pok Fu Lam Campuses. The high-energy Hip Hop/Jazz Funk classes use the latest sounds in Pop, Dance Music, & Old School Hip Hop, to make the classes diverse, energetic and fun! It’s a very popular funky, upbeat, form of freestyle movement giving all students the opportunity to develop their own style and movement quality! In addition to learning technique and choreography, our students have the opportunity to take part in our ISTD dance exams in March and our annual End of year show in June should they continue to enrol in Term 2 or Term 3 or with the provider directly outside this program. (this is not mandatory and not part of the AA) GSIS can't confirm placement in Term 2 or 3, please kindly note. Hip Hop course fee will include an Island Dance T-shirt.

Saber Fencing is an Olympic sport originally from France. The After School Program at GSIS will be run by Thomas Charrette, former member of the French National Team for 8 years, with 13 years of experience in teaching all levels. This sport requires and enhances: balance, agility, reflex and fast tactical decisions. The classes will include: warm up, specific footwork, technical and tactical drills and bouting.

Sports Vision Ltd is a sports company providing quality school sports activities.

Google Ninja Warrior follows the idea of the 'TV series American Ninja Warrior'. It is an action packed activity where participants complete challenging courses based on parkour, balance, strength and physical activity. Some courses are team based and others are individual challenges. Most sessions will be inside but one or two maybe on the Primary roof top.

Requirements: sports kit, water, sports cap

Sports Vision Ltd is a sports company providing quality school sports activities.

Google Ninja Warrior follows the idea of the 'TV series American Ninja Warrior'. It is an action packed activity where participants complete challenging courses based on parkour, balance, strength and physical activity. Some courses are team based and others are individual challenges. Most sessions will be inside but one or two maybe on the Primary roof top.

Requirements: sports kit, water, sports cap

We are a US-based, nationally accredited science program with over 35 years of developing and teaching science to children. Our philosophy of “learning-by-doing” and our fun, innovative approach have inspired thousands of children. All curriculum are imported. Children will learn and bring home their “Hands-On” projects after every class. http://www.activekidshk.com/default.htm

Our mission is to:

• Get children truly excited about science
• Develop and raise science literacy among school children
• Provide a Creative, Fun, Hands-on way to learn science

Learn chess rules. Think strategy & tactics. Practice opening, middle game and end-game. Win the Chess Game! Course Benefits: Concentration, power, focused thinking, strategic thinking, coordinating resources, analytical power, logical thinking, mental discipline, sportsmanship and EQ coaching. Ms. HO Yin Ping, a FIDE Chess Master and FIDE Chess Instructor. Accredited with FIDE (World Chess Federation). 19 years track record of success. She trained players to become top ranked school chess players and chess champs. Ms HO is also the Chairman and Tournament Director of the Hong Kong Juniors Chess Club, which run 3 junior events annually.

Sanskriti offers engaging Hindi classes in a fun and lively atmosphere with classroom sessions supplemented with engaging role plays, simulations, games, activities and presentations. All learning resources including song books, text books and flash cards have been wholly researched and developed in-house.

Course Content:

Beginner Level (1) - Designed for learners with no previous knowledge of Hindi and equip them with basic Hindi skills. Includes conversational skills – Greetings, introductions, general conversation, expressing likes and dislikes, places of interest; numbers, simple questions and answers, names of fruits, vegetables, colours, body parts, animals.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Course Material: HK$500 - to be paid separately and not included in course fee.
Level 1: Rhymes Book, Alphabet Book, Sketch Book, Craft material.

www.sanskritiglobal.org
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Welcome to The Game of Debate:

"I need you to become the man you were always meant to be. Not next year, not tomorrow, now." - Tywin Lannister

The Game of Debate challenges the students to:

• Acquire the basic debate techniques and formats while arousing interest
• Form logical reasoning in developing arguments
• Listen carefully in understanding opponents’ arguments
• Boost up your confidence in expressing own ideas

The Game of Debate is designed by a professional speaking institution - Spotknight, for children aged 8-11 with good English speaking and listening skills, and little to no prior debate experience.

Some students in debate classes may be shy to speak in front of the room, or afraid they are wrong. This course emphasizes that there is no right or wrong in debates, any crazy point can be argued! We believe speaking up is the first step to learning debating. Debate is confrontational, direct, and “no-nonsense”.

The trainer - Yuki Wong is a young, energetic and experienced speaking trainer. She is a communication trainer in multiple universities, corporates and she was a workshop speaker for Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations.

There’s approximately 91 million people playing Minecraft every month - is your child one of them? Want to see your child evolve from a gamer to a game creator? You’re looking at the right AA then. Especially designed for creative learning and collaborative building, this Minecraft course introduces students to block-based programming as they create & run custom commands that give each other superpowers and build mini-games using the builder tools in Code Connection - all while helping students hone their planning and problem-solving abilities by coding & testing their ‘mods’ together in Minecraft Education Edition!

For further information about the vendor please kindly visit their website: https://www.coboacademy.com/index.asp

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with more opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through stories, topics, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is suitable for all levels of English.

*Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Informal Mandarin lessons, integrated with songs, rhymes and variety of activities. This program is suitable for all levels of Mandarin.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students will learn how to stretch, control and coordinate their bodies. Different dance genres will be explored and students will have the opportunity to understand and appreciate different cultures through dance and music. No previous dance experience is required.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will learn to write, publish, and perform their own original poetry in this ECA! This ECA combines literature with digital publishing. Students will be introduced to poetry through games, humour, poetry books and online poetry activities for children.

Each week, we’ll explore a poem from a children's author. Authors include, but are not limited to: Shel Silverstein, Ken Nesbitt, Michael Rosen, Dr Seuss, A. A. Milne and Jackie Kay.

Inspired by the “weekly poet”, students will then create their own original poetry. Students’ original work will be published digitally in a variety of ways using Google tools.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Explore your creative side whilst learning how to embroider. We will be 'drawing' on fabric using yarn. Different stitches will be explored to give our 'drawing' different textures.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school. Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Wednesday lesson 7.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

We are playing different board games to develop critical thinking skills.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The German speaking Drama class is rehearsing a musical or drama performance which will be staged at the end of the school year in May or June. The participation at this performance is mandatory for every child. We will publish the exact date in due time.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school.

Students will also get an insight into Chinese Culture and Crafts.

Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Friday lesson 7.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Come to this club to learn to knit or improve your knitting skills. It"s not as hard as you think and once you have conquered the basic stitch you will be able to make a variety of small items of your choosing. You will need to have determination and persistence to succeed but your hard work will be rewarded as eventually you will be able to create all sorts of woolly wonders. Experienced knitters are also welcome as there are always new techniques to learn.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This course will be mainly guided hands-on experiments and activities that apply to our daily lives. Through scientific investigation, problem-based learning encourages creativity, logical thinking and inspires students to initiate their own learning. This is an introductory level course. Students will mainly work in teams.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Battle of the Books! Are you ready for an exciting time reading and discussing amazing and award-winning books? The BoB ECA will enterain and delight in a pressure-free atmosphere where Y5/Y6 students will talk about books, practice writing and answering questions about their favourite BoB titles, and generally prepare for the Battle of the Books inter-schools' competition later in the school year. There are 20 great titles to choose from and children may read them all or as few as one or two! Children who do not gain a place will still have the opportunity to take part in all other BoB activities. Sign up now!

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students must play an orchestral instrument (no guitars, drums, pianos, recorders) and they must have been learning for a minimum of 18 months. There is not an audition but all new members will join for a trial period after which the students, parents and Ms McLachlan will decide if they are to continue. Students must be committed and attend all performances. The two main performances are a Christmas event in December and the Spring Concert in May/June. Occasionally there might be other performances arranged and plenty of notice will be given.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Sporty team and group games with and without a ball.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Role playing games, singing and dancing lead the children to dramatics and arouse their interest in creative presentation.

* Annual ECA - doesn't need to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Gymnastics training for intermediate gymnasts. Sports kit, water mandatory. Any necessary medications. GSIS girls leotard optional. Boys wear PE shorts and athletics. Cross-country vests for competition. This ECA will lead to one friendly competition for all ECA members.

Criteria for this ECA - students must be able to: do a handstand with no support held for 3 seconds, forward and backward roll, full bridge, cartwheel with one hand.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Basketball training with an external coach.

This training will not lead to external competitions.

Equipment required:

• Water, sports cap, any neccessary medications
• regular GSIS PE kit or
• optional GSIS Baketball kit

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with more opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through stories, topics, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is suitable for all levels of English.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Informal Mandarin lessons, integrated with songs, rhymes and variety of activities. This program is suitable for all levels of Mandarin.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school. Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Monday lesson 7.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will explore storytelling through picture books and a variety of activities.

Students will be introduced to telling stories through images, writing techniques, and oral storytelling.

Each week, students will focus on a storytelling technique and/or a children’s author. For example, students will learn about authors and illustrators like Eric Carle, Melanie Watt, Dan Santat and Oliver Jeffers.

Students will use a variety of resources, including storybooks, art activities, digital tools, and drama games to better understand this genre.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

This ECA is a fun and enjoyable introduction to drama. Students will be guided through activities which encourage them to be creative, take on different roles and perspectives, and improve their confidence in front of their peers.

Activities include:

• Warm up games using music, sound effects and movement.
• Improvisation activities where students will creatively respond to different situations.
• Short skits written and performed by groups of students.
• Activities that encourage non-verbal communication, such as ‘Charades’ and similar games.
• Role-play situations that will encourage students to take on different perspectives and analyse different social situations

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Football training. Girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions for some. Sports kit, shin pads sports shoes, sports cap, water are mandatory. Any necessary medications.GSIS football kit is optional. Sessions may be indoors or outdoors.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

For students who love to build and experiment with LEGO bricks! Students will be given exciting engineering challenges and fun activities to do in small groups.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

STEAM is an integrated approach to improving our learning strategies through a variety of subject areas and through the medium of English. STEAM experiences involve learning through inquiry, collaboration, and process-based learning through the medium of topics and tasks in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and the Arts.

In STEAM activities, emphasis is placed less on reproducing accepted knowledge but more on application, creativity and ingenuity.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

In this course you learn the culture, geography and history of Switzerland. This course is taught in Swiss-German. The knowledge to read in German is necessary.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Each session will begin by reading aloud a children’s book or an excerpt from a young adult book. This serves as a springboard for related activities, crafts and games to make the book come alive and and enhance literacy engagement.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The Junior Choir is for Y02, YO3, KO1 and KO2. Children sign up and remain in the choir until Christmas time. Following that they may continue in Choir or choose to change to a different ECA. There are two major performances in the year. One is at Christmas time and the other is the Spring Concert in May/June. Occasionally there might be other performances arranged and plenty of notice will be given.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Fun learning about Chinese cooking. Through cooking children will learn more about chinese culture and traditions.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Girls only! This ECA is for girls who wish to play football and netball.

Students participate in one training session of football followed by one session of netball. The football training leads to competitions for some students. The netball training leads to competitions for all players attending the ECA. Usually the netball follows a pattern of one week netball training at the Peak Campus followed by a netball match off campus the following week.

There will be internal and external coaches. Head coach: Ms Franks

Equipment required:

Football:

• Shin pads, water, sports cap, any neccessary medications
• regular GSIS PE kit or
• optional GSIS football kit (can be purchased from the GSIS school shop at the Peak campus)

Netball:

• regular GSIS PE kit, water, sports cap, any neccessary medications

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

In this ECA the students have football training sessions that may lead to competitions for some of the students.

Head coach: Ms Franks. There will be internal and extrernal coaches.

Equipment required:

• regular GSIS PE kit or
• optional GSIS football kit wich can be purchased from the school shop at the Peak campus
• Shin pads
• sports cap, water, any neccessary medications

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The Swimming ECA is offered at three different levels, based on the student’s swimming capabilities.

Term1: Intermediate 1

This ECA is for children who are confident in the water and can swim at least one length of the GSIS pool (25 meters) using any stroke. In this course, I will teach the children the basic swimming strokes and water safety skills in a playful way with fun & games.

Term 2: Intermediate 2

This ECA is for children who are very confident in the water and know
how to swim at least one length basic breaststroke and freestyle in the GSIS
pool (25 meters). In this course I will teach the children all the swimming
strokes and water safety skills.

Term 3: Advanced

This ECA is for the more serious swimmers and has less play and more
swimming. The aim is to develop our advanced swimmers by working on their endurance, speed and technique.

* Single-Term ECA - has to be rebooked

There is no need to apply for this activity as it is a compulsory extra German class offered to all new students. Selection will be suggested by the Head of German as a foreign language.

* Yearly ECA

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Native or near-native speakers of English in K01 and K02 are offered an opportunity for English-medium learning. ‘English Junior Science’ will include hands-on activities as well as some investigative planning and scientific recording. Topics studied and resources used will be a selection of those recommended for similar-aged children in British schools.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will explore storytelling through picture books and a variety of activities.

Students will be introduced to telling stories through images, writing techniques, and oral storytelling.

Each week, students will focus on a storytelling technique and/or a children’s author. For example, students will learn about authors and illustrators like Eric Carle, Melanie Watt, Dan Santat and Oliver Jeffers.

Students will use a variety of resources, including storybooks, art activities, digital tools, and drama games to better understand this genre.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Football training. Girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions for some. Sports kit, shin pads sports shoes, sports cap, water are mandatory. Any necessary medications.GSIS football kit is optional. Sessions may be indoors or outdoors.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

In Breakdance ECA we learn simple breakdance moves (basic-step, six-step,…), ground acrobatics (freezes, …) and some Hip Hop steps. The training of your body awareness and coordination is part of this ECA. Depending of the level of the group we also learn some classic power moves (headspin, windmill, …).

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Getting to know maths problems and solving activities for clever mathematicians.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

In this ECA, the children of the GPD have the opportunity to practice more English in the form of a relaxed and entertaining choir. The children will perfect some pieces, sing in harmony and participate in several concerts and events. Song requests are also considered. All classes of the GPD as well as all levels are welcome.

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Learn to sew by hand and to use a sewing machine. Make simple toys, gifts and perhaps even something to wear!

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This ECA is especially for beginners who want to play Ukulele. Together we learn the basics and rhythms, so you can accompany your singing or other songs.

EPD DAF students will listen to German music, sing along and learn a choreographie which they may present in events.

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In ECA "Drama" different dramatic genres and skills will be explored and will lead to a variety of performances throughout the year. Children sign up and remain in the Drama Club until Christmas time. Following that they may continue in Drama Club or choose to change to a different ECA but notice must be given in writing or an email to Ms McLachlan.

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The athletics and hockey training are linked as one ECA. Students will usually participate in one 40-minute training session of Athletics and one 40-minute training session of Hockey. The Hockey offered is ""field Hockey"". There will be some sessions when students go off campus to the Stanley Ho Sports Stadium for athletics. A schedule will be provided outlining full details.

The training in both sports leads to competitions for some of the students. Head coach: Ms Franks

Equipment required:

Hockey:

• Shin pads
• gum shield
• wooden hockey stick including hockey bag
• Sports cap, water, any neccessary medications
  (football and hockey use the same shin pads)

Athletics:

• regular GSIS PE kit
• sports cap, water, any neccessary medications

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Students will explore logical thinking through a variety of games and activities.

Students will be introduced to logic puzzles, brain teasers and deductive reasoning games.

Each week, students will do two to three logic activities. For example, they will be introduced to a problem and will work through it together in pairs or small groups, then they will play a group game followed by an individual attempt at a logic puzzle.

Students will use a variety of resources, including books, paper-based activities, hands-on puzzles and digital tools in this ECA.

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Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school.

Students will also get an insight into Chinese Culture and Crafts.

Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Monday lessons 9-10.

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Hockey training. Girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions for some. Sports kit, , sports shoes, Wooden hockey stick, shin pads and gum shield are mandatory. Any necessary medications. Sessions may be indoors or outdoors.

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The students get to know and play simple musical instruments. Mainly ORFF instruments (xylophone, metallophone, rhythm instruments ..) are used. Together, pieces of music are rehearsed. The students learn new songs and play the instruments.

It is not necessary to be able to play an instrument or read notes.

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Activities will help students explore meaningful ways to express gratitude and are designed to help students develop an awareness of everyday blessing that are often taken for granted. In addition, several mindfulness strategies will be introduced that students can use to assist them with focusing, regulating emotions and developing a positive outlook.

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The ECA Religion is a supplement to the subject "living together". Here we have deeper look into the areas church year, church history, as Jesus has told of God, stories from the Old Testament and also the talking with God. The ECA Religion is taught ecumenically and is open to anyone interested in Christianity.

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Tennis training. Girls and boys. This will lead to inter-school competitions for all in this ECA group. Sports kit, sports shoes, sports cap, water, tennis racket. Any necessary medications. Sessions are outdoors. Sessions are off campus at Hong Kong Tennis centre.

Criteria: Can hit 20 ground strokes in a rally (forehand or backhand), can make 7/10 serves into the service box with overarm technique, can combine approach shots with volleys and smashes, can play in a competitive game.