Extra Curricular Activities

At GEMS Metropole education does not belong solely in the classroom. Opportunities for enrichment activities help students to develop their interest and abilities, provides valuable learning experiences outside their studies and promotes independence and inter-personal skills. We run a fantastic Masterclass program which gives students opportunities to get involved in a wide range of projects, societies and activities in Sport, Creative and Performing Arts as well as academic subjects. Many activities are run by our own staff but we also work with external organisations and specialist providers to ensure a high-quality offer for students.  Educational visits, both at home and abroad, are complemented by numerous cultural events in school. Opportunities range from university taster days to annual ski trips, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions to National Day Celebrations. Additionally, students lead events throughout the school calendar including sports days and community Iftar celebrations. These experiences are often the highlight of many students’ time at Metropole.  Our curriculum also includes specific events to enrich the lives of our students: dedicated days to learn about key life skills such as internet safety and eco weeks supplement our students’ learning.We offer a fantastic range of extracurricular activities: our pupils are lively and curious so we love to feed their enthusiasm.

As a school we value the importance of a healthy active lifestyle and have in place comprehensive masterclasses and squads led by teachers, PE staff and outside sports agency providers. Throughout the school year students have the opportunity to compete in national and international competitions. 

We design our activities to spark your child’s creativity. We inspire them to try something new and learn about leadership and teamwork. The talents and interests we cultivate now will nourish them in the future. 

An example of some of the masterclasses we have include:

Video Game Development

 

How are video games made?  What is the industry?  What career opportunities are associated video game development?  How hard is it to develop games?  All of these questions will be answered in this Masterclass where students will learn video game development using the Unity game engine. This is a complex course which requires commitment and dedication as well as creativity, teamwork and leadership skills.

 

 

 

   

External Masterclasses

As a school, we currently offer students the opportunity to take their learning off-site to specialist providers.  We currently offer golf lessons and scuba diving.

TopGolf

No golfing ability? No problem! Topgolf is a game that anyone can play. Students score points by hitting micro-chipped golf balls at giant dartboard-like targets on an outfield. The closer they get their ball to the centre or ‘bullseye’ and the further the distance, the more points they earn.  Classes are designed to improve juniors physically, mentally and also fundamentally in the basics of golf.

 

Taekwondo

 

Students have the opportunity to learn the Korean martial art of taekwondo.  This combat sport gives students the opportunity to develop their control and discipline in a safe environment.

 

Horse Riding

 

Infant School

 

Year 1	Year 2
Forest school	Origami
Drama	Arts & Crafts
Choir	Dancing
Cooking	Drama
Arts & Crafts	Choir
Mindfulness	Forest School
Yoga	Cooking
Choir	DT- Moving
Drama	Mechanisms
Sketching	Mindfulness
Crazy writing	Fitness Bootcamp
Lego Club	ICT-Augmented Reality

 

Junior School

 

Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6
Public speaking	Islamic Club	Fitness For Life	Sketching
Crazy Writing	German	Photography	Salsa
Drama	Digital Escape room	Arts and crafts	Water Polo
Irish Dancing	Arts and Crafts	Drama	Strategy Games
Book Club	Arabic Calligraphy	Coding	Water polo
Robotics	Quiz time	Book Club	Arabic Calligraphy
iMovie	Scrabble Club	Chess	Crazy Writing
Arabic Choir	Quiz-Lit	Mindfulness	Mindfulness
Card games and tricks	Problem Solving	Maths Problem Solving	Photography
Theatrical face painting	Chess/Strategy Games	Coding	Coding
Public Speaking	Musical Theatre	Arabic Poetry	Strategy Games

 

 

Secondary School Extra Curricular Activities

 

A range of activities are offered to our secondary students as after school activities.  Students can select from a wide range of lessons which are led by our talented school staff.  These activities change each term and include lessons such as: Therapeutic Colouring, British Sign Language, Board Games, Crochet, Global Explorers, Book Club, Wellbeing, Meditation, Yoga, Chess and Band.

 

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