1. Sunday: Creative Writing Society of Dubai (Gr. 6,7,8) Student will write creative stories and/or poetry, as they learn to discover their voices and follow their hearts through the beautiful power of the written and spoken word. At the end of the term, the students will exhibit selected pieces in either a literary journal or an open mic performance. Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Garrett Location/Room: 1103 2. Sunday: Joy of Movement: Yoga (Gr. 6,7,8) Join us for a fun Sunday afternoon session. Yoga develops a strong and flexible body, increases balance, body awareness and coordination. Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Sweeney Location/Room: 1106 Maximum number of students: 10 3. Sunday: Jumpboxx- Sports Mania (Gr. 7,8) Students learn how to jump - bouncing, stop bouncing, arm action, front drop, twisting moves, tuck, pike...jump around we will also play games of dodgeball, basketball, team games, relays and always finish with a free jump for everyone. Note* A one way bus will drive the students to Jumpboxx at 3:10pm- PARENTS WILL NEED TO PICK UP THEIR CHILDREN AT JUMPBOXX (in Uptown Mirdif) at 4:45pm Location/Room: Jumpboox Maximum number of students: 10 Fee: 800 Dh 4. Sunday: National Geographic films- in Arabic (Gr. 6,7,8) Students will be watching Arabic documentaries from the National Geographic. Students will learn about many new topics and engage in discussion about many wonders of the world. Activity Supervisor(s): Mr. Alwafaee Location/Room: 1115 Maximum number of students: 15 Page 1 of 7
5. Sunday: Tennis- Stryx Gulf (Gr. 6,7,8) Classes available for full beginners to competition level. We provide customizable programs to help enhance the individual s strength, technical, physical and tactical approach to the sport. Offering group sessions that are run by certified professional coaches from all around the world. Stryx Tennis Academy can help improve your tennis skills if you are a recreational player or you want a challenge to move up the ranks. We invest time and pride in our training process ensuring that we deliver the very best and making each session fun! Activity Provider: Stryx Gulf Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Rings Location/Room: Shaded Area Maximum number of students: 8 Fee: 800 Dh Page 2 of 7
6. Monday: Dance-Zumba (Gr. 6,7,8) The Zumba program is a fitness-party with a contagious blend of Latin and international dance moves. This class will introduce you to new rhythms that provide a fun and effective workout. Activity Provider: Stryx Gulf Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Qadir Location/Room: MPH Drama Room Maximum number of students: 12 Fee: 700 Dh 7. Monday: FCBEscola Dubai FOOTBALL (Gr. 6,7,8) At FCBEscola Dubai we pride ourselves on giving children an opportunity to receive professional training based on the official FC Barcelona curriculum. FCBEscola Dubai transmits the values that are represented by FC Barcelona: tolerance, respect, solidarity, friendship, fair play, integration, effort and happiness. These values significantly help develop and encourage the players technical, physical and psychological skil Activity Provider: FCBEscola Dubai Location/Room: Field Maximum number of students: 20 Fee: 850 Dh 8. Monday: HW. Club (Gr. 7,8) In this club, students can have time to work on their HW in a comfortable, supportive environment. The students will be able to work all all home work and I can assist them especially in Arabic and French. Activity Supervisor(s): Mrs. Yassin Location/Room: 3309 Maximum number of students: 5 9. Monday: Middle School Girls Basketball (Gr. 6,7,8) Open Gym style basketball working on fundamentals, and some fun games! We will possibly split according to ability level so even if you've never played please come have some fun on the court! Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Abdellateef, Mr. Cour Location/Room: Gym Maximum number of students: 30 Page 3 of 7
10. Monday: Mileage Club (Gr. 6,7,8) Be active! Walk, skip, jog, or run around the track with your friends. Your laps will be tallied. Once you have reached Goal Miles, you will receive a special toe token! Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Scheirer Location/Room: Track Maximum number of students: 20 11. Monday: National Geographic films- in Arabic (Gr. 6,7,8) Students will be watching Arabic documentaries from the National Geographic. Students will learn about many new topics and engage in discussion about many wonders of the world. Activity Supervisor(s): Mr. Alwafaee Location/Room: 1115 Maximum number of students: 15 12. Monday: Scorpions in the kitchen (Gr. 7,6,8) Students will learn how to prepare healthy dishes that taste amazing! Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Chandler Location/Room: Cafeteria Maximum number of students: 12 Fee: 150 Dh Page 4 of 7
13. Wednesday: ADT! (Art Design and Technology) (Art Design and Technology) Come join ADT! In this activity we will be creating fun and exciting ART, DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY projects! We will use a variety of art materials such as oil pastels, watercolors, chalk, clay, wire, beads, tempera paint and recycled items to create 2D and 3D masterpieces! We will also dive into the world of design and technology by creating jewelry, small vehicles and utilizing photography. Creativity is emphasized! Fun is required! Location/Room: 1117 Maximum number of students: 15 14. Wednesday: Cut n paste - Collages @ PLAY (Gr. 6,7,8) Collage has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the twenty-first century, resulting in an explosion of creativity. Collage, is an artistic technique that combines diverse elements as a whole, sometimes it breathes surrealism, on others, vanguard, but it always contains a fusion of free intentions to be interpreted by the observer. During this ASA, students will look into magazines, sort out papers, typography, bring material from their personal collections (photos ), use handy supplies for collages like canvas frames and Mod Podge, and we will lay everything out on our production platforms and simply dive in Much fun is foreseen hunting through all the papers, colors, images, textures, searching for that one piece that speak to us and serve as the foundation for our collage. Each ASArtist will create a new piece on each session, culminating in a collective digital portfolio and an end of the year exhibition. This ASA is designed as a great visual inspiration for art lovers and for those who appreciate to transform the old into the new, the unexpected Activity Supervisor(s): Mr. Lefort Location/Room: 2212 Maximum number of students: 16 15. Wednesday: Gymnastics (Gr. 6,7,8) We offer a general gymnastics course to introduce basic gymnastic skills whilst working on the individuals strength, stamina and suppleness in a safe and controlled environment. You will learn the key tricks needed in today s dancing world from walk overs to aerial work! Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. The modern sport of gymnastics typically involves exercises on floor, beam, bars and vaulting horse. Activity Provider: Stryx Gulf Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Mubarak Location/Room: Cafeteria Maximum number of students: 12 Fee: 700 Dh Page 5 of 7
16. Wednesday: Le rendez-vous des francophones! (Gr. 6,7,8) You speak French and you would like to be able to continue after school? It is a great opportunity to practice your French! The Club Francophone at U.A.S promotes the French language and culture around campus. This shall be done through French oriented events and activities that will occur on campus. This will allow you an opportunity to meet other French- speaking students and even brush up on your French vocabulary! Therefore, if you enjoy watching French films, listening to music, eating Francophone food, playing French games then this is a great occasion for you to join the club. Hope to see you soon! A bientôt! Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Lefort Location/Room: MPH 09 Maximum number of students: 15 17. Wednesday: Million Solar Stars (Gr. 8) Million Solar Stars is bringing solar power to UAS and beyond! Initially, students will create digital media posters, presentations, and short imovies to raise awareness for solar. Digital media productions will help raise awareness and funding for UAS to utilize one of the most widespread, renewable resources in the region - SOLAR POWER! Activity Supervisor(s): Mr. Hall Location/Room: MS - 1104 Maximum number of students: 20 18. Wednesday: Rock Climbing (Gr. 6,7,8) Explore the highest outdoor climbing wall in the U.A.E. Note*There will be a one way bus departing the school at 3:15- PARENTS MUST PICK THEIR CHILD UP FROM SHEIKH ZAYED RD. DORELL SPORTS AT THE TRADE CENTRE APARTMENT C at 4:45pm Activity Provider: Dorrell Sports Activity Supervisor(s): Ms. Hellier-Debnam Location/Room: The Wall Maximum number of students: 10 Fee: 800 Dh 19. Wednesday: Running Club (Gr. 6,7,8) An opportunity for students who are not at squad level to participate in a running activity, either for fun or as a means to improve fitness. Activity Supervisor(s): Mr. Debnam Location/Room: Trackside Maximum number of students: 10 Page 6 of 7
20. Thursday: Board gaming goes wild! (Gr. 6,7,8) Discover new board games Share and teach your favorite games Board games tournaments And PLAY of course! Activity Supervisor(s): Mr. Dunand Location/Room: MPH 08 21. Thursday: Golden Eagle Kung Fu (Gr. 6,7,8) Master John s Shaolin Kung Fu will improve coordination, agility, concentration, focus, flexibility, and strength. Students will wear PE clothes. Groups will be formed according to experience, age, and ability. More information is available at the following website: http://www.goldeneaglema.com Activity Provider: Golden Eagle Kung Fu Location/Room: Cafeteria Fee: 680 Dh Page 7 of 7