'My Food and Cooking ECA is very popular with the Senior Students and we run 2 sessions in a week! I believe in allowing the students to have fun and discovering their independence and capability in the kitchen. I believe in giving my students opportunities to discover their strength and passion through cooking and food. In an age where we have food delivery apps at their fingertips I am glad to give my students an opportunity to plan, shop and cook for themselves, going back to the basics, taking more responsibility for their choices, taking charge of their lives. Believe it or not, it starts at the DT Kitchen. I love my students and they know it.'
'BISR encourages the holistic development of every child through an extensive range of activities. Our Extra-Curricular programme, House system, Thumamah desert camp and wide range of available trips ensure that pupils are given ample opportunities to develop independence, social skills and responsibilities beyond the walls of the classroom. As a trip leader, I have seen first-hand the social and emotional development that pupils can make in a short period when allowed to explore new cultures, experiences and adventures.'
'The enrichment programme is second to none with opportunities that extend to every child with every interest imaginable. The ECA programme allows students to tap into their interests and become well-rounded individuals. The Co-Curricular week in Senior School in June allows students to work with others they normally would not and do a range of problem solving and interactive activities. The leadership opportunities, sporting, music and drama allow all students to develop their leadership and communication skills. Quite frankly, if there is something you enjoy there will be a group or an ECA for you, and if not ask and you will probably find one will start up! From Lego to dance, drama, to coding there is something for you! '
'Although working in Key Stage One, I have had the opportunity to work with Y10 as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Working with a year group I do not teach in a new outdoor environment has meant that I have developed a greater love for the outdoors, developed new skills and met new staff and students. The range of ECAs, school trips and visits on offer is wide, appealing to a range of different interests. '
'Our curriculum is enriched by clubs and activities, which are organised before school, lunchtimes and after school on a daily basis. We offer a range of engaging, inclusive and structured activities and experiences to support the holistic development of our students. Our multiple sports teams offer a varied pathway allowing students of all abilities the opportunity to grow and develop in an environment that suits them, this is run alongside our extensive ECA programme that offers a range of programmes to inspire all interest. As well as ensuring that pupil participation and pupil voice are central to our in-house opportunities, pupils are provided with the options to attend specific enrichment events/courses provided by external bodies such as BSME, Cobis, Duke of Edinburgh and Model United Nations. These experiences enable our students to meet and share ideas and practices with students from all around the globe. Our community responsibility is not restricted just to those within our close environment but also those beyond it. A number of organised charity events allow us to learn, help and support others from various nations around the world, our partnerships with Nepal and Sri Lanka have been extremely positive and allowed the students to be enriched by alternative cultures and give them a wider experience of the world today.'
'There is more to learning than the classroom, BISR’s extra-curricular program allows students to build skills, provide social opportunities and just to have fun. Staff provide a wide range of activities from cross stitch to football giving all children a range of activities to explore.'