At Ghars International School, we believe that a child’s development can also occur beyond the classroom. Although we place a strong emphasis on academics, we also have an enthusiastic and encouraging approach to extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities support learning in many ways. They enable children to acquire practical skills that are not only useful within school but in life too.
Therefore, we have organised a number of programmes that we believe will enhance our children’s capabilities academically, practically and physically.
| Team | Activity Starting Date | Activity Final Day | Number of Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | 30 OCT 2022 | 15 DEC 2022 | One & Half Months |
| Second Term | 05 MAY 2023 | 20 MAR 2023 | Two & Half Months |
| Third Term | 16 APR 2023 | 30 MAY 2023 | One & Hulf Months |
ARCHERY
Human beings have known archery with the bow and arrow since ancient times and they have used it as a means of survival. The man’s bow was the weapon with which he defended himself and hunted animals for his livelihood. In ancient civilization, archery was associated with hunting and wars.
Benefits of archery:
- Improves reflexes in different parts of the body
- Makes a person self-reliant
- Strengthens willpower and courage
The students will learn the following:
- Self-reliance
- A deeper sense of will and courage
- Self-discipline
ROBOTICS
The Robotics club is part of the STEM program where students are taught to apply Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to build and develop their own devices. This is a fun and engaging way to learn and apply the different branches of knowledge.
Benefits of Robotics
- Develop innovative skills
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Develop design and technology skills
- Collaborative learning skills
The students will learn to:
- Work as part of a team
- Communicate effectively
- Develop creative thinking skills
- Develop problem solving skills
QURAN
The Qur’an club will explore a number of concepts that go beyond just the memorization of the Holy Qur’an. The Qur’an provides spiritual enrichment and guidance, and we believe that for one to reap the benefits of the Qur’an, one must understand its message. This is why our Qur’an program will include benefits beyond memorization that will encourage a number of positive attitudes, developments and understanding.
Benefits of the Qur’an program:
- Memory development
- Cognitive development
- Comprehension development
- Ethical and virtuous knowledge
- Spiritual enrichment and reward
The students will learn to:
- Adopt a beneficial approach to memorization
- Adopt the correct approach to reading the Qur’an
Understand stories from the Qur’an and their wisdoms
SWIMMING
Teaching your child to swim and encouraging them to swim regularly can have significant benefits for both their health and safety. Especially on a hot day, swimming is a way to keep cool while encouraging a healthy level of physical and social activity. Taking kids to indoor pools in the colder months promotes an active lifestyle all year long. Swimming provides a more effective workout than some other activities. Additionally, mental health impacts our lives almost every day. Swimming is not only enjoyable, but it provides a multitude of physical and mental benefits.
Benefits of swimming:
- Develops water safety and survival skills
- Builds strength, muscle tone and assists with balance and coordination
- Develops self-discipline
- Develops listening skills
The students will learn to:
- Understand the correct rules and regulations of the activity
- Understand the correct terminology used in the activity
- Develop their technical skills
* Transport to and from the swimming center is the responsibility of the school
* All children should be picked up from school promptly before 3:45pm
RIDING
In order to promote the maintenance of good physical health, horse riding is one of the sports encouraged by Islam. Those who practice this sport are optimistic and full of vitality and vigor.
Benefits of horse riding:
- Boosts self-confidence
- Boosts self-esteem
- Strengthens the ability to be patient
- Reduces stress levels
- Improves balance
- Strengthens the muscles
The students will learn the following:
- Self-defense
- Self-reliance
- Being accustomed to strength and courage
CHESS
Chess is known as the game of talented and intelligent people as it is the best sport that exercises the most important organ in our bodies: our ‘brain’. Although it began in the fifties, it has not lost its luster and attractiveness. Rather, it has increased and spread throughout the world and among all ages.
Benefits of chess
- Develops patience
- Encourages logical thinking and reasoning
- Develops analytical skills
- Develops concentration and anticipation skills
The student will develop the following:
- Quick thinking skills
- Being calm under pressure
- Learning from mistakes and failures
DRAWING
Drawing is defined as a visual art in which feelings, ideas, things and subjects are expressed through shapes, lines and colors. It can be done as a means of artistic expression, but sometimes it is a work of art on its own.
Benefits of drawing
- Stimulates imagination and encourages creativity
- Coordination of hand and eye movement
- A means of measuring growth
- Develops focused and enhanced observation
- Encourages emotional intelligence
- Develops self-esteem
The students will develop the following:
- Self-assurance
- Creativity and imagination
- Focused and enhanced observation