Journeys

Journeys encompasses learning beyond the 'formal' classroom. At BISR ‘journeys’ includes:

• The Desert Camp

Our desert camp facility is situated just outside Riyadh. We use the camp for bespoke cross-campus progressive experiences such as outdoor campcraft skills, team building work and wellbeing. The students use tools, build shelters, play, use natural resources for art and craft, learn about fire building, use the area for drama and music and in doing so, learn boundaries of behaviour; both physical and social. Our Outdoor Learning desert camp involves the transformation of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours through direct engagement with the outdoor environment.

• Curriculum Trips

Curriculum trips are designed to reinforce classroom learning and offer an opportunity for students to see and visit places that they may never get to experience. Here are some examples of what students said about their trips:
 
The Year 1 children from DQ visited the Al Hamra campus Precious Plastics Recycling Centre and Maya, a Year 1 student reflected “I learnt how plastic is shredded. We learnt how to melt plastic and the gooey plastic came out and made a bowl! I liked it when we wrote about what we did, like I see, I wonder!”
 
Hassan in Year 6 recalls his recent museum visit “The thing I enjoyed most about the museum was all of the ancient sculptures and different artefacts. The bones of extinct animals were very interesting to see. I liked the fact that there were different paragraphs explaining everything about the sculptures. Upstairs we saw all kinds of guns used in the olden days, as well as spears used in ancient battles. If you don't understand, there are 10 minute videos explaining everything.”
 

• Sports 

Our school's sports programme is at the forefront of life at BISR, each term is thoughtfully structured into seasons dedicated to specific sports teams. Our primary goal is to nurture talent across all levels, from grassroots to elite performance, across our sporting discipline. We assess our progress through metrics such as participation rates, individual development, and competitive success, which provide valuable insights into our continuous improvement efforts using student voice throughout to ensure we are meeting the needs and wants of the student body. 
Our sports programme offers a meticulously designed pathway for competitive teams, encompassing both national and international competitions. This pathway is strategically crafted to not only inspire our students but also to provide them with invaluable experiences both on and off the field. By representing the Lions Squads, students embark on a journey filled with sporting achievements, cultural immersion, and social connections.
The programme allows students to choose from a variety of options based on their interests and abilities, ensuring that each individual can tailor their sporting experience to suit their preferences. Whether aiming for local victories or international triumphs, our students have access to a wealth of opportunities for growth and development within our comprehensive sports programme.

SPORTS COMPETITIONS PATHWAY
U11	U13	U15	U18
BSME Primary Games	BSME Games	BSME GAMES	SPORT-SPECIFIC COMPETITIONS
RISAC	RISAC	RISAC	RISAC
Tri Schools	Tri Schools	Tri Schools	Tri Schools
	SAIKAC	SAIKAC	SAIKAC
	World School GAMES	Multi Sports Tour	Sports Specific Tours
	COBIS Games	World School games	BSME Games
BSME Sport Specific	BSME Sport Specific	BSME Sport Specific	BSME Sport Specific
Tiger Sharks Swimming Squad	Tiger Sharks Swimming Squad	Tiger Sharks Swimming Squad	Tiger Sharks Swimming Squad