ASAs - The British School Manila

The British School Manila
eASA Guidelines & Programme
2013
January – June
All students should now select a different ASA
to take part in. This gives other students a
chance to try out some of the ASAs that were
full last time.

Pages
3 How to Register for ASAs and general information.
12 - 13 CREATIVE ARTS, SPORTS , Model United Nations
10 - 14 Important Information.
15 – 19 Sports Teams/ Music rehearsals/ Choir/ Orchestra
20 MONDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
21 – 25 DESCRIPTIONS OF MONDAY’S ACTIVITIES
26 TUESDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
27 - 30 DESCRIPTIONS OF TUESDAY’S ACTIVITES
31 WEDNESDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
32 - 35 DESCRIPTIONS OF WEDNESDAY’S ACTIVITIES
36 THURSDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
37 - 40 DESCRIPTIONS OF THURSDAY’S ACTIVITIES
41 FRIDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND DESCRIPTION
43 SATURDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
44 - 46 INFORMATION FROM CLARAVALL SCHOOL OF BALLET DANCE
47 - Golf Mix – BSM Golf Club
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Welcome to the British School Manila’s ASA programme.
We register ASAs on-line! This is a fast and efficient way in which to select ASAs, where
you will get instant confirmation about your child’s ASAs. There are many other positive
features that you will find with the eASA structure BUT it is essential that you read these
guidelines thoroughly in order to register effectively.
This block of ASAs will start on Monday 14 th January 2013 and continue until
Senior ASAS Friday 26 th April 2013
Primary ASAS Friday 14 th June 2013
To register for activities, you will need your child’s 4 digit student ID number
which is found on the front of their current plastic ID card. For students in
years 1 & 2 who do not use the plastic IDs a letter will be sent home with
your child’s ID number.
To register you will have to go to the school website
www.britishschoolmanila.org and follow the link for After School
Activities and then follow the separate link for on-line registration.
The on line registration will not become active until the dates below.
Attempting to register before the dates will result in the error
message ‘invalid student id or date of birth’ .
The registration will be staggered as below and only open on the advertised day,
after which it is turned off. Following this, please e mail Mr. Hunt directly at:
rhunt@britishschoolmanila.org
Paid ASAs Only on Tuesday 8th January 2013 as from 3pm
KS1 Years 1 & 2 Only on Tuesday 8th January 2013 as from 3pm
KS2 Years 3, 4, 5, & 6 Only on Wednesday 9th January 2013 as from 3pm
Senior ASAs Only on Thursday 10 th January 2013 as from 3pm
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ASAs and LEARNING POWER
At BSM we do not teach our pupils what to think, we teach them how to think. Today we
live in a rapidly changing world; technological innovations are having a shorter and shorter
shelf life. The world that our children will graduate into will be very different to the world
that exists today. Many of the jobs that our children will be doing have yet to be thought of.
The need to be a life long learner is greater than ever.
To prepare our pupils for a life of learning, BSM is equipping all students with six LEARNING
POWER skills. Throughout the school we aim to ensure that all students are independent,
collaborative, communicative, creative, questioning and reflective. We believe that it
is these skills that will ultimately decide how successful our pupils will be in life.
BSM’s After School Activity programme offers an excellent opportunity for your child to
further develop their LEARNING POWER skills, through a wide and varied range of activities
for your children to become involved in. Each clubs description explains how we see learning
connected to the club.
Our clubs will give your child plenty of fun and at the same time they will be boosting their
LEARNING POWER!
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After School Activities (ASAs)
After School Activities in the Senior School:
Teacher led ASAs mainly take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2.30 -
3.15 pm. Some ASAs such as sports teams, MUN, drama productions and paid ASAs may
take place on other days as appropriate.
Some Senior School ASAs will last for 1 ½ hours (2.30-4.00pm) and will take place
fortnightly rather than weekly.
Types of ASAs
ASAs in the Senior School offer our students a broad range of experiences in line with our
mission and vision statement.
In the Senior School ASAs are split into four categories; Creativity, Action, Academic and
Service (CAAS). This links well with the ‘Learning Power’ Initiative and also as a prelude to
the compulsory CAS element of the IB Diploma programme. Academic ASAs are usually
subject specific, but are open to all senior students e.g. Maths Clinic.
These have been colour coded in this guide for your ease of selection.
Category key : Creativity, Action, Academic and Service (CAAS)
The aims of the CAAS ASAs are to give our younger senior students the opportunity to
develop an important range of skills and become responsible, compassionate and effective
global citizens. This is intended to complement our existing curriculum and encourage the
development of new areas of interest.
Key Stage 3 students are strongly encouraged to do at least one ASA over the year and to
do at least one activity in each category over the key stage. Participation in ASAs will be
included on leaving certificates and in references when students move on from BSM. Key
Stage 4 students may choose to do an ASA as long as it does not interfere with their
studies. IB students contribute to the ASA programme by supporting teachers with the
running and organisation of an activity, as part of their CAS programme.
Creativity ASAs
Action ASAs
Academic ASAs
Service ASAs
These cover a wide range of arts, drama and musical activities.
May include a variety of sports and physical training.
These are usually subject specific ASAs that are there to help
support the students with their learning in that area.
Are about making a difference and trying to positively impact on
the school, local, national or international community.
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BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE STRUCTURE OF ASAs
We are pleased to offer another full and varied programme this year. A lot of time and
planning has gone into ensuring a wide range of activities for all age ranges. ASAs are not
compulsory at BSM but they do provide a fun catharsis from the pressures of study.
There are, however, some restraints placed upon the programme:
‣ staff abilities vs activities on offer – BSM staff run ASAs on a voluntary basis so
the activities on offer reflect their interests. This means that activities can / will
change on a yearly basis.
‣ time – ASAs normally run from 2.30 – 3.15. However some run after that time, and
even at weekends, so that we can fit as much in as possible.
‣ areas available – it is difficult to increase the existing range - particularly for sports
ASAs / teams
‣ safety - depending on the activity, there will be restrictions on the number of
children allowed in certain ASAs.
‣ past experience – some ASAs require that pupils have a minimum level of
knowledge or ability (please read the descriptions of the ASA carefully)
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ASAs – A COMMITMENT!
Before you complete the registration form you MUST discuss the activities with your child
and ensure that they know they are expected to attend the activity on a weekly (or
fortnightly with some senior ASAs) basis. Please read the ASA description carefully and
email the teacher in charge if there are any specific questions about it to make doubly sure
that it will be something that your child will enjoy. Primary parents are invited to attend the
ASA assembly to hear about the clubs on offer for primary students.
A change to your original ASA choices will only be considered in special circumstances and
at the discretion of the teacher running the ASA, providing there is space available in the
ASA the child wishes to move to. Please bear in mind that ASAs involve a lot of planning
and preparation. We ask that the same courtesy is extended to the staff leading ASAs as
would be for normal lessons.
Please read the following information carefully!!!
CHOOSING YOUR ASA’s
As well as ASAs, the school runs sports teams, drama and music productions, orchestra
rehearsals, MUN etc which are filled on a trial and selection basis. If your child intends to
try out for any of the above, we recommend they also sign up for regular ASAs. Then, if
they are chosen for a sports team (for example) we can withdraw them from any ASA that
clashes with their training. This is much easier than trying to fit you into an ASA at a later
date.
The points system
ASAs will be given a points value:
Paid ASAs / sports teams / choir & orchestra / school production
Teacher led, school based ASAs
= 0 point value
= 1 point value
Points allowed per key stage:
KS1
KS2 and above
= 1 point
= 2 points
This means that pupils in KS1 can choose only 1 free teacher led ASA but they can choose
as many other 0 value ASAs on top of that as they wish. For KS2 and above they can
choose up to 2 teacher led activities plus any other 0 point activities.
When registering on-line, you will be blocked from choosing any more activities if you go
over your allocated point allowance.
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ASA blocks
This block of ASAs will start on Monday 14 th January 2013and continue until:
Senior Friday 26 th April 2013
Primary Friday 14 th June 2013
You will be notified in the Lions Roar of any cancellations due to Parent Teacher Conferences
or whole school events which interrupt the programme. If the club has to be cancelled at
short notice all efforts will be made to try and inform you, via e-mail, phone call etc.
In the event that the club is cancelled at short notice on any particular day, Primary aged
students will wait in the Primary library for their transportation home.
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How to register your ASAs
First come first served
The on-line system ensures that your child is placed in their chosen ASA. However, as in
previous years, the places available go quickly! The computer registration system will
monitor and record ALL entries – down to the millisecond!!! – so essentially, it is still a first
come, first served system.
The system will store the names of up to 5 reserve places if the ASA you want is full. In the
event of withdrawals and cancellations, you will be notified via email when a space becomes
available.
The on line registration will not become active until the dates below.
Attempting to register before the dates will result in an ‘error’
message.
The registration will be staggered as below and only open on the advertised day,
after which it is turned off. Following this, please e mail Mr. Hunt directly at:
rhunt@britishschoolmanila.org
Paid ASAs Only on Tuesday 8 th January 2013 as from 3pm
KS1 Years 1 & 2 Only on Tuesday 8 th January 2013 as from 3pm
KS2 Years 3, 4, 5, & 6 Only on Wednesday 9 th January 2013 as from
3pm
Senior ASAs Only on Thursday 10 th January 2013 as from 3pm
To register please log onto the school website
www.britishschoolmanila.org
and follow the link for the After School Activity programme or go direct to :
www.mybsmasa.org
To avoid difficulties when registering your children’s choices and receiving the
error message ‘invalid student id or date of birth’, please avoid these common
errors :
Not following the schedule set above
Case sensitive
Entering date of birth in the wrong format
Mixing letters and numbers, particularly o’s for 0’s
Trying to register earlier than the schedule listed above
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ASAs available to your child
The system will be set up in such a way that as soon as you log in, we will be able to match
your child to available activities for their age group. Only activities available to them will
show up on your screen, so you no longer have to wade through activities which aren’t
available in your child’s age group. Should activities be full with no reserve places on offer
then these WILL NOT show up when you sign in. The system will automatically remove it
from your list of choices. So if the activity you want isn’t showing, it’s not a mistake – the
activity is full.
Pupils on the waitlist / reserve list will NOT have a point deducted!!! This means that you
can be waitlisted for your 1 st choice but can still start with a second choice ASA until a place
becomes available.
IMPORTANT BALLET NOTICE -
Ballet and Gymnastics clubs will not be included on the ASA registration form
because although the school promotes and supports the activities, all administration for
these clubs is handled separately by the clubs organisers themselves.
Immediate Feedback
The system has been designed in such a way that you will receive immediate messages via
email to the email addresses the school has on record, after you have made your choices.
These emails will confirm your selection and show you your child’s ASAs for the year.
School Buses
Should your child require bus transportation home after their ASA, you MUST indicate this
when you register. When you do, an automatic register for buses will be sent to the
company. Failure to ‘check the box’ may result in your child being left behind.
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Paid Activities (PASA’s)
There are various outside agencies that come into school to run activities such as:
‣ Ballet (Claravall School of Dance – see note above)
‣ Hip hop dance
‣ Performing arts
‣ Drama club
‣ ……….and many more!!!
The school is responsible for checking the qualifications / experience of outside instructors
and observing some sessions in order to ensure the health and safety of pupils. All
instructors and parents helpers who lead / assist the ASA programme are asked to sign and
abide by the BSM Code of Conduct.
Payments to be paid in advance.
Paid to the finance department in an envelope clearly marked,
For the attention of, Mr. Hunt, name of ASA, name of student and the amount
inside the envelope.
Refunds for paid ASA’s will not be given should you withdraw after payment is received.
Pupils who have not paid by the start of their 3 rd session will be asked to go to the library
until their payment in full for the duration of the block has been received.
Cancelled ASAs
Should the unfortunate situation occur whereby an activity is under-subscribed, it
will be cancelled. The cancellation is at the discretion of the supervising member of
staff. The guideline generally used is that activities with fewer than 6 - 8 children
will be cancelled. Should your ASA be cancelled you will be notified and ask you to
log in to choose another.
When ASA clubs have started, if for some reason it has to be cancelled on a
particular week, then every effort will be made to let the students and parents know
in advance so that you can make alternative travel arrangements home for that day.
However, if at times this is not possible then the procedure is that your child will be
supervised by an adult running the ASA until 3.15 and then take their pre-arranged
transport home.
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PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION GUIDELINES
PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THIS PAGE IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN
SLECTED FOR MUSIC, DRAMA and / or PE AT A PERFORMANCE LEVEL
You may be doing an ASA which doesn’t clash with your “selected” activity. However, we
appreciate that as a performance / competition date approaches, extra rehearsals / training
sessions may be called. In this situation, the selected activity takes priority over the
regular ASA. If this situation occurs, please advise the ASA teacher and explain why you
will not be attending for the number of sessions required by the teacher in charge of the
priority activity.
Should your child be involved in both a music performance and sports team both with
events running at the same time then practices / sessions will be decided by the teachers in
charge. Please highlight your child to us should you feel this type of situation could
potentially concern them.
Please speak to your child and explain the commitment involved should they be part of the
choir, sports teams or drama shows. Please make sure they are 100% sure before agreeing
to be part of these.
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN)
MUN does not run as a regular ASA. Instead, two months before the event, conference
training takes place two or three afternoons a week, by arrangement with the MUN
Directors and the students involved.
Debate, create resolutions, pretend to be a UN delegate in our 4 conferences a year. Open
to all (training starting Thursday 16th August)
If you wish to be considered as part of the MUN team then you should give your name
directly to Ms Mouquet Mr O’Rourke for consideration at the start of the academic year.
She and the other organisers will then select a team to represent the school.
However, the team welcomes new MUN-ers who would like to attend 1 or more training
sessions in view of participating to the local and in-school conferences this year or to the
international ones in the following year.
This is for senior students only.
mmouquet@britishschoolmanila.org
morourke@britishschoolmanila.org
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PARENTAL HELP
May I ask that any parent who is interested in running or helping out with ASAs please get
in touch the ASA coordinator Richard Hunt rhunt@britishschoolmanila.org. It would be
great to have a list of parents who can assist with the programme. We have high numbers
in some activities and help is very much appreciated.
ALMOST THERE….
Finally, I hope everything is clear and easy to understand! However, if you or your child
have any queries then feel free to contact Richard Hunt rhunt@britishschoolmanila.org and I
will get back to you with an answer or explanation as soon as I can.
Thanks!
Richard Hunt
(ASA Coordinator)
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Sports Teams / Music Rehearsals / Choir / Orchestra / and MUN
The sports teams are chosen after a trial and selection process has taken place.
The Musical activities will have a separate explanation letter sent out by
Miss Quigley
Sports Teams / Music Rehersals and Choir / Orchestra / MUN
This is a list of all of the activities on offer after a trial and selection process has been
completed. This is to make you aware of any potential clashes with regular ASAs (see page
4 of the eASA guidelines for further information).
Teacher Activity For Day / Blurb
Years Area
Alan Dunstan /
Christ Stock
Football U15 Monday Under 15 Boys Football
2.30 – 3.30
Brian Platts Football Senior
Boys
Monday Senior Boys Football
3.30 – 5.pm
Shane
Cosgrove
Football U13
Girls
Under 13 Girls Football
3.30 to 5.pm
Football
AR Football U 15 Wednesday Under 15 girls football.
Girls
football
2.30 -3.30
Alan Dunstan Football U15
Boys
Football
Glenn Hardy /
AD/ Ian Taylor
Football 3 to 6
Boys
Russell Mann Football Senior
Boys
DOC Football U13
Boys
Jo Buntine / Football 3 to 6
JD/JK
Girls
Wednesday Under 15 Boys Football
3.30 – 5.pm
AR Football U15
Girls
Rob Hawtree Rugby Y7 - 12 Tuesday Rugby
Rob Hawtree Rugby Senior Thursday Rugby
Girls
Rugby
Hannah
Candano
Basketball 5 - 6 Thursday
Wednesday Primary Boys years 3 to 6
Football teams
2.30 to 3.30
Wednesday Senior Boys Football
3.30 – 5pm
Thursday Under 13 Boys Football
3.30 to 5.pm
Thursday Primary Girls years 3 to 6
Football teams
2.30 to 3.30 pm
Thursday Under 15 Girls Football
3.30 – 5.pm
15
Boys basketball
PLEASE NOTE. This team
will be selected from a try
out trial, from then on the
club will become a PAID
ASA at a very minimal cost
per session
Hannah Basketball 5- 6 Thursday Girls basketball

Candano
Mary
Champney
Primary
Choir
PLEASE NOTE. This team
will be selected from a try
out trial, from then on the
club will become a PAID
ASA at a very minimal cost
per session
3 - 6 Tuesday Primary Choir 2.15 – 3.15
The music department
currently runs two choirs;
The primary school choir
and the senior school choir.
Both choirs are nonselective,
in other words
anyone who wishes to join
may do so. We simply
require students to have a
bit of commitment to
ensure they turn up to all
the necessary rehearsals.
Rhian Tutton
Anita Quigley
Anita Quigley
KS 1 Choir 1 - 2 Wednesday KS 1 Choir. Primary music
room. This will start on
Wednesday
12 th
September.
Senior 7 Mon Senior Choir 2.15 – 3.15
Choir 13
Senior school choir is open
to all members of the senior
school who enjoying singing
or would like to try. The
senior choir sings at key
events during the school
year such as the christmas
carol concert and the
summer concert. Each year
selected members are
invited to join the annual
FOBISSEA music festival
(this year in Vietnam) the
choir are also often invited
to sing at other external
events away from BSM. The
choir welcomes both old
and new members.
Anita Quigley Orchestra 3
13
Wed The school orchestra is
open to students who play
an orchestral instrument
(i.e. violin, flute, clarinet,
saxophone) to a reasonable
level. Must be able to read
music. The orchestra plays
at the main christmas
concert and summer
concert and other events as
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necessary
Selected
members are invited for the
yearly FOBISSEA music
festival (this year in
Vietnam). If in doubt about
the suitability of your
instrument please see Miss
Quigley first before signing
up.
To be run by a
private tutor.
Paid ASA
Theory
All ages
All
abilities
Thurs
This is s paid ASA. The
cost is yet to be
confirmed.
Open to both Primary and
Senior 2.30 – 3.15
For those students who are
intending to do a music
theory exam grade 1 and
above or for GCSE / IB
students who are wanting
to improve their music
theory knowledge and
understanding. Students
work at their own pace on
worksheets and music
theory exam booklets in
preparation for ABRSM
music examinations and
teachers give students
individual help and marking
of work.
Mark O’Rourke
Matilde
Mouquet
Coach Luis &
Coach Archie
MUN
Model
United
Nations
Basketball
Squads
7 - 13 Various /
MM’s
classroom
7
13
Mon
Hall /
Covered
Court
Most likely to be on
Mondays & Thursdays from
August – March.
U15 boys basketball A
group on Mondays 3.15 –
5.15
Additional practices (to fit
with competition structure):
Aug to October –
U15 FOBISSEA boys and
girls basketball on Fridays
2.15 – 5.15
Oct to Jan –
U13 FOBISSEA boys
basketball on Mondays 3.15
– 5.15
U15 / ISAC girls Basketball
on Wednesdays 3.15 – 5.15
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Jan to March –
ISAC boys Basketball on

Mondays 3.15 – 5.15
U13 boys and girls A
basketball on Fridays 2.15 –
3.15
U13 boys and girls
basketball on Fridays 3.15 –
5.15
Coach Luis &
Coach Archie
Basketball
Squads
7
13
Wed
Hall/
Covered
Court
U15 girls basketball A group
on Wednesdays 3.15 – 5.15
Additional practices (to fit
with competition structure):
Aug to October –
U15 FOBISSEA boys and
girls basketball on Fridays
2.15 – 5.15
Oct to Jan –
U13 FOBISSEA boys
basketball on Mondays 3.15
– 5.15
U15 / ISAC girls Basketball
on Wednesdays 3.15 – 5.15
Jan to March –
ISAC boys Basketball on
Mondays 3.15 – 5.15
U13 boys and girls A
basketball on Fridays 2.15 –
3.15
U13 boys and girls
basketball on Fridays 3.15 –
5.15
Coach Luis &
Coach Archie
Basketball
Squads
7
13
Mon
Hall/
Covered
Court
U13 boys basketball on
Mondays 2.15 – 3.15
Additional practices (to fit
with competition structure):
Aug to October –
U15 FOBISSEA boys and
girls basketball on Fridays
2.15 – 5.15
Oct to Jan –
U13 FOBISSEA boys
basketball on Mondays 3.15
– 5.15
U15 / ISAC girls Basketball
on Wednesdays 3.15 – 5.15
Jan to March –
ISAC boys Basketball on
Mondays 3.15 – 5.15
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U13 boys and girls A
basketball on Fridays 2.15 –
3.15
U13 boys and girls
basketball on Fridays 3.15 –
5.15
Primary Band
Mary Primary
Champney Band
Yrs 3
to 6
Wednesday
mornings
Creativie
Available to all students who
play an instrument
7 am to
7.40 am
Drama Productions
Jacqueline KS3
Silver Production
7,8,9 Creativie SEPTEMBER - April
Jane
Fisher
IB Drama
Production
12 Every
day
Creative
By audition only.
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MONDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
Primary Activities
Cross Stitching
Recycled arts and crafts
Badminton
KS 1 Monday Computer Club
Art club – Primary
Ipad fun
Senior Activities
Holy Family in Pembo
MUN
Senior Choir
Maths Clinic
Kite Making
Drawing Club
Life Skills for Uni
Table Tennis
Edible Garden
Design and creation with recycled items (Jewellery)
Children’s chosen Village
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DESCRIPTIONS OF MONDAY’S ACTIVITIES
Teacher Activity For
Years
Primary Activities
Max
No.
Day /
Area
Description & Learning Power
Cross stitching
Rachel
Garrick
Cross
stitching
Recycled arts and Crafts
Angela malis
Recycled
arts and
crafts
3 - 6 20 Mon Develop your
Creativity &
Independence .Come
along and create interesting cross
stitch designs.
Years
:2 – 3
Max 15
Monday
In this ASA we will collect reused and
recycled items from our homes to make
new objects using our creativity. We
would like children to reflect on the consumables that
we use in everyday life and how we can make small
changes to help these materials to be used more
effectively. We will make magazine beads and
jewelry, a plastic lids hanging wall, transient art
using natural materials, canned wind chimes, milk
carton bird feeders, junk modeled musical
instruments, egg carton crafts, have a bread tag
challenge, make a recycled puzzle piece frame and
make recycled wax crayons. We would like children
to think about how their actions impact the
environment and help Manila become a greener and
cleaner place to live in. We are offering 15 spaces
for year 2 and 3 children to join us on Mondays in
the nursery classroom for this newly offered ASA.
Thank you! Ms Malis
Badminton – This is a paid ASA
Coach Jess Badminton 3 – 13 24 Mon Paid ASA COST = 200php per
week
KS1 Monday Computer Club
Cheryl
Perry
Computer
Club
1 & 2 20 Mon
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The children will be working
independently & collaboratively
with a range of software to
develop their ICT skills in a fun
environment.

Art Club - Primary
Emma
Chaplin
iPad fun
Art Club 3 & 6 20 Mon Express your
creativity in the Art
Club.
Jon Gane Ipad fun 3 - 5 20 Mon Having fun with some
IPAD apps that will
help develop all of the
Learning Power skills. Please do
not sign up if you took part last
time as we want other
students to have the
opportunity to try this, also
everything we did last time will
be repeated.
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Senior Activities
Category key : Creativity, Action, Academic and Service (CAAS)
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONDAY’S ACTIVITIES
Teacher Activity For
Years
Holy Family in Pembo
James
Flack
Holy Family
in Pembo
Model United Nations - MUN
Mark
O’Rourke
Mathilde
Mouquet
Isabel Shi
Max
No.
7 - 13 10
Category
Service
Description & Learning Power
This club will run every
week.Helping young girls aged
6-16 with homework, especially
english and social skills. This is a
home for about 30 girls and is
run by nuns.
MUN 9 – 13 65 Service A simulation of UNO debates and
conferences. Students learn to
research and create resolutions
and debate them in public
speeches. Training is twice a
week from August to end of
March. Students can attend up to
4 conferences locally and
internationally.
Senior Choir
Anita
Quigley
Kite Making
Vincent
Feeney
Senior
Choir
Kite
Making
7 - 13 80 Creativity Senior school choir is open to all
members of the senior school
who enjoying singing or would
like to try. The senior choir sings
at key events during the school
year such as the christmas carol
concert and the summer concert.
Each year selected members are
invited to join the annual
FOBISSEA music festival (this
year in Beijing) the choir are also
often invited to sing at shopping
malls and other external events
away from BSM. The choir
welcomes both old and new
members.
7-13 20 Creativity Develop your creativity and soar
to new heights in the kite making
club.
Maths clinic
Robert
Esswood
Maths
Clinic
7 - 11 40 Academic Consolidation of knowledge.
Extension activities. Help with any
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mathematical problems.
Maths clinic is available to support
any student from years 7-11 with
their Maths.
Drawing club
Alan
Sharman
Drawing
club
7 20 Creativity Learn to draw classes.
Life Skills for Uni
Valerie
Barrett
Life Skills
for Uni
12 - 13 20 Creativity Practical preparation to
University life: How to live by
oneself (cooking, cleaning, paper
work, home organisation, using
public transport,…) coping with
oneself…. (basically trying to cope
without mum and Dad driver
helper yaya cook etc….)
Table Tennis
Thomas
Moore
Table tennis 7 - 13 14 Action Table Tennis - For beginner and
intermediate players.
Edible Garden
Rebekah
Russell
Edible
garden
11 -
13
14 Service Creating an Edible Garden from
recyclable goods
Design and creation with recycled items (Jewellery, purses)
Alex Van
Lierde
7 - 13 15 Creativity Women from Tondo will come and
teach/help students to create their own
bracelets, necklesses, ear rings etc.
with recycled items such as ring pulls,
magazines, plastic... Students could
follow them or even create their own
design. Fee to be decided with PCF.
1000php/pers per term That will cover
material, transportation and salary for
these women.
Children’s chosen Village
Sophie
Fernandez
Fabrice
Blum
7 - 13 15 Service The Chosen Children Village (CCV) is
a charity that provides a permanent
home for abandoned, neglected and
surrendered children who are mentally
and physically challenged. This ASA
will involve planning visits for CCV
children to BSM eg/ joining in on our
bonfire night celebrations, promoting
and organising a food drive and
general fundraising. We are also
hoping to visit CCV once a term
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Red Cross youth council
Ms. Shih Red Cross
youth
service
Years 10
– 13
Mondays
of Week
B (2.15pm
– 3.45pm)
(optional) to help out at the village in
Cavite eg/ feeding the children and
exercising those children that are
wheelchair bound.
30 Service This ASA focuses on different
kinds of activities for
humanitarian purposes. It
promotes the active
involvement of the youth in
today’s society and the
development of students to
become leaders. Some out-ofschool
activities will include an
official Red Cross Leadership
Development Program, Disaster
Management Training , along
with visits to orphanages and
senior homes. In-school
activities will include fundraiser
projects with ideas from the Red
Cross members. All members
will be officially recognized as
part of the Philippine Red Cross
Youth.
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TUESDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
Gymnastics Paid ASA
Primary Choir Ks2
Rugby – Senior (Team not an ASA – Trials and selection only)
Primary French for native speakers PAID ASA
Advanced Drama workshop Senior students only PAID ASA
Karate PAID ASA
Drama PAID ASA
Capoeira PAID ASA
Kick Boxing PAID ASA
Senior Debate club PAID ASA
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DESCRIPTIONS OF TUESDAY’S ACTIVITES
Teacher Activity For
Years
Max
No.
Day /
Area
Description & Learning Power
Gymnastics club – Paid ASA
Ms. Geneveve Ty Tuesdays This ASA is organised and run by outside coaches.
To register your child for classes / more information,
please contact the organisers directly :
Session #1 (below 8 years) 2:30-3:30pm
Session #2 (8 and above)
3:30-5:30pm
Please register your interest directly to the administrator,
Ms. Geneveve Ty:
Mobile no: 0917-8054577
Email Address: ma.genevevety@yahoo.com
Primary Choir Ks2
Mary
Champney
Primary
Choir
Key Stage 2 choir: 2:15pm – 3:15pm Tuesday Years 3 to 6
All students are welcome to join this group. Regular attendance is essential as this group
performs in assemblies and the annual music concerts. Students do not need to audition or
sign-up; they may simply come along to the first rehearsal.
Primary French for native speakers
Isabella
Sanz
French for
native
speakers
3 - 6 Min 5
Max 10
Tues
PAID ASA – Cost yet
to be confirmed. Need
minimum 5 students
to run. Max class size
is 10 students. Cost – 6500 pesos
for the block
Advanced Drama workshop for senior students
Ruth Alferez
,
French for
native
speakers
Years:
7-13
Tuesday
Max: 20
Ruth Alferez, a professional Filipina actress, works
with students on dramatic exercises, skills and
technique, with a focus on interpreting and delivering
monologues and small group scenes. The class will
then move on to explore interpretation and
performance of musical theatre songs, and students
will have the opportunity to showcase their work to
an audience of their family and friends.
This class is ideal for students across all abilities, and
work is completed at the individual's pace. It is
appropriate for students who:
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are keen to develop their drama skills and
have the opportunity to work in a small and
intense group with a range of different
students;
are preparing for auditions or to play a
particular role and require tutoring; and
are keen to be extended and challenged in
drama.
The programme is designed to complement and be
delivered in conjunction with the BSM Secondary
Drama curriculum as well BSM school productions,
providing an additional learning opportunity and
experience for students in Year 7 to Year 13.
Further information:
Tuesdays 2.15 – 4.15pm
Drama Room (Cluster E)
1,000 PHP per 2 hour session (payable in
advance)
Karate
Brix
Hernandez
Karate 3 - 13 15 Tues Paid ASA - Learn the
self-defense, discipline,
and improve strength
and fitness with Karate.
500 php per session plus uniform
cost of 100 to 1500 pesos.
Drama
Helen
O’Grady
Drama
Academy
Drama
Years:
3 – 6
Max :15
Tuesday
Paid ASA – PHP 650 per session plus PHP 300
registration fee
If you want your child to join the most popular
drama academy in the world, to perform, learn to
speak well, learn skills to help them on leaving
school, and have great fun, then act now! We
guarantee your child will develop excellent social
skills they will need in everyday life. Through our
programme they will:
speak more confidently
answer in full sentences
improve self esteem
meet new friends
act in plays
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improve listening skills
and much more - all whilst having a great time and
at a price which is affordable to all.
For more information please visit
http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/
Capoeria
Fantasma Capoeria 3 - 13 15 Tues PAID ASA – Cost yet to be
confirmed. Come along and learn
this exciting Brazilian Martial art
Kick Boxing
Janito
Bayot
Senior debate club
Student led
and
supported
by a
‘Debating
Coach’
Kick Boxing 3- 6 10 Tues PAID ASA – 350 pesos per
session. A great way to improve
your fitness, confidence and also
learn some self-defense.
Debate
team
7 - 13 10 Tues PAID ASA - For those who sign up, the
aim is to then develop a debating team
to represent the school in local and
international competitions.
For more information please speak to
students: Jan Wynton Sy & Jennica
Chiang.
A minimum fee will be charged to cover
the coaches transporation. Fee to be
confirmed
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WEDNESDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
Primary Activities
Lego construction club1
Lego construction club 2
Recycling Engineering
Primary Beginners French – Paid ASA
Community Connections
Jewellery Making with PCF – Paid ASA
NXT Lego Robotics – Paid ASA
KS1 Choir – No sign up. See Miss Champney directly
Primary Band
Senior Activities
School Newspaper – “Winston”
Orchestra
Art Club
Chinese Culture Club
Photography
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DESCRIPTIONS OF WEDNESDAY’S ACTIVITIES
Teacher Activity For
Years
Primary Activities
Max
No.
Day /
Area
Description & Learning Power
Lego construction club 1
Fiona
Ottiger
Lego
construction
club
1 & 2 15 Wed Develop your
Reflective skills while
planning and
revising your creations using
imagination and presenting them
to others.
Creative building using Lego
building blocks
Lego construction club 2
Rachel
Ashman
Lego
construction
club
1 & 2 15 Wed Develop your
Reflective skills while
planning and
revising your creations using
imagination and presenting them
to others.
Creative building using Lego
building blocks
Beginners French
Isabelle
Sanz
Beginners
French
3 - 6 Min 5
max 10
Wed
PAID ASA –Need
minimum 5 students to
run. Max class size is
10 students. Cost 6500 pesos for
the block.
Recycling Engineering
Jodi Dux 20 wed Develop your creative/
collaborative and
reflective skills through
this new and exciting club.
Recycle used items to engineer
into new practical items.
Community connections
Elizabeth
Harfield
5 - 6 20 wed This club will look at
our role as global
citizens. We will think
about, discuss, plan and
implement projects that help us to
better understand the community
we live in.
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Jewellery Making- Primary – PAID ASA
Morag
Forster,
PCF –
Philippine
Christian
Foundation
staff
Jewellery
making
2 - 6 15 Wed Paid ASA . 1000 pesos
for all of the lessons
until end of term.
Need minimum 10 to run the club.
Come along and learn how to
make some interesting jewellery
whilst at the same time helping
for a good cause – The PCF school
community.
Orchestra
Anita
Quigley
Orchestra 4 - 13 Wed The school orchestra is open to
students who play an orchestral
instrument (i.e. violin, flute,
clarinet, saxophone) to a
reasonable level. Must be able to
read music. The orchestra plays
at the main christmas concert and
summer concert and other events
as necessary Selected members
are invited for the yearly
FOBISSEA music festival (this
year in Beijing). If in doubt about
the suitability of your instrument
please see Miss Quigley first
before signing up.
NXT Lego Robotics
Alvin Ibalio
KS1 Choir
NXT Lego
Robotics
5 - 6 14 Wed An exciting new club.
Learn how to problem
solve, program and
construct robots using the NXT
Lego Robotics kit. Please note
PAID ASA at a very minimal cost
per session, yet to be confirmed.
Mary KS1 Choir Key Stage 1 choir: 2:15pm – 3:15pm Wednesday. Years 1 and 2
Champney
This ASA comprises of singing songs and musical games. Regular attendance is essential as
this group performs in assemblies and the annual music concerts. Students do not need to
audition or sign-up; they may simply come along to the first rehearsal.
Primary Band
Mary
Primary Primary Band: 7am – 7:40am Wednesday. Years 3 to 6
Champney Band
Students joining this ensemble must play an instrument, currently take instrumental lessons
and be able to read music. Regular attendance is essential as this group performs in
assemblies and the annual music concerts. Students do not need to audition or sign-up;
they may simply come along to the first rehearsal.
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Senior Activities
Category key : Creativity, Action, Academic and Service (CAAS)
DESCRIPTIONS OF WEDNESDAY’S ACTIVITIES
Teacher Activity For
Years
School Newspaper – “Winston”
Dinah School 7 -
Hawtree & Newspaper 13
Amy King
Max
No.
Category
Description & Learning Power
10 Creativity Stop press! All budding journalists
are welcome to submit articles to
the school newspaper. You can air
your views on the current issues
that matter to you, conduct an
interview or even review movies,
computer games or books.
Remember, all the top journalists
start here!
Orchestra
Anita
Quigley
Art Club
Orchestra 4 -
13
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students who play an orchestral
instrument (i.e. violin, flute,
clarinet, saxophone) to a
reasonable level. Must be able to
read music. The orchestra plays
at the main Christmas concert and
summer concert and other events
as necessary Selected members
are invited for the yearly
FOBISSEA music festival (this
year in Beijing). If in doubt about
the suitability of your instrument
please see Miss Quigley first
before signing up.
Richard
Grennan
Art club 8-13 20 Creativity Art club: Wednesday’s 2:15-
3:15 Years 8 to 13 (year 7s see
Mr. Sharman’s club). This is a fun
club where students can choose
from a range of media to work in,
creating artwork on their own or
with their friends. There will
opportunities this year for
developing photographs in the
dark room as well as for the usual
painting, printing, sculpting and
drawing in a range of media.
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Chinese Culture Club
Yumei
Photography
Chinese
culture club
7 - 13 20 Creativity Learn about Chinese culture
through film, arts and crafts, and
much more.
Paul
Beamish
Photography 7 - 13 20 Creativity Learn how to take amazing
photographs.
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THURSDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES
Primary Activities
Hip hop – PAID ASA
EYFS (Early years foundation stage) Club
Mandarin
Arts and crafts
Green team
Fencing – PAID ASA
KS1 Thursday computer club
Book Club
Primary Frisbee
Chess
Basketball - (Team not an ASA – Trials and selection only)
Senior Activities
House/Messy Bessy
Theory Club
Green Team
Fencing – PAID ASA
Rugby – Ladies years 7 to 13
Drama Club
Books Galore!
Dance Express – PAID ASA
Higher Education Clinic
Middle Years MUN
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DESCRIPTIONS OF THURSDAY’S ACTIVITIES
Primary Activities
Teacher Activity For
Years
Hip Hop
Emma
Chaplin
Max
No.
Day /
Area
Hip Hop 3 - 13 60 Thurs
Sports Hall
Description & Learning Power
Develop your skills of
working with others to
produce a common
goal. This is fun, exciting club.
PAID ASA Hip Hop dancing
The EYFS Experience
Cheryl
Mackenzie,
Andrea
Dakin,
The EYFS
Experience
1500 pesos (Cash only)for all of
the sessions
1-2 20 Thurs The students have the
opportunity to
structure their own
activities within the
areas we have open for them
which change weekly. They work
independently to resource
themselves and collaboratively in
negotiating what they wish to do.
Often reflective in discussing what
they did the week before and
adapting their choices to extend
their play. High levels of
communication as they negotiate
and talk through their actions.
Come and experience EYFS in the
reception area. You can take your
pick from any of the following:
Art and craft activities
Riding a bike
Constructing with large or small
blocks
Exploring the Palawan Playground
Water and sand play
Role play
And many many more….
Mandarin
Amy Oh-
Ng
We know you will love this ASA!!!
Mandarin 3 - 6 20 Thurs Learn to speak Mandarin
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Arts and crafts
Máiréad
Mc Gowan
Eustace
Arts and
crafts
1 & 2 15 Thurs Explore your creativity
through fun Arts and
Crafts projects
Fencing – This is a Paid ASA
Coach
Baccay
Fencing 3–13 30 Action
Thurs
Recreational and
Competitive fencing
COST = 7000php per
half year (extra for equipment
should you wish to purchase)
KS1 ICT Thursday computer club
Sarah
Buntine
ICT club 1-2 20 Thurs The children will be
working together
communicating ideas,
sharing experiences and taking
into account other people’s ideas
(communicative)
They will also be developing new
skills and finding out about new
programmes (Questioning) and
working together as teams and as
part of small and large groups
(Collaborative).
Theory Club
Private
Tutor.
Paid ASA
Theory Club 4 - 13 10 Thurs This is s paid ASA. The cost is
yet to be confirmed.
For those students who are
intending to do a music theory
exam grade 1 and above or for
GCSE / IB students who are
wanting to improve their music
theory knowledge and
understanding. Students work at
their own pace on worksheets and
music theory exam booklets in
preparation for ABRSM music
examinations and teachers give
students individual help and
marking of work.
Green Team
Will Tibbits Green Team 3- 6 20 Thurs Students to help
attain the Eco-
Schools Bronze
Award by raising awareness of
environmental issues at school
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Book Club
Karen O
Hara
Book Club 3- 6 20 Thurs Pupils will have the
opportunity to be
creative, enjoying
reading, sharing and eventually
making their own books. There
will be the chance to do an author
study communicating their
research to the rest of the group.
Pupils can make and share
reviews of books they have
enjoyed sharing ideas and feelings
with the rest of the group. Pupils
will explore key questions such as
‘what makes a good book’ and
‘why are books important’.
Frisbee - Primary
Susan
Shaw
Chess
Frisbee club 3 - 6 20 Thurs Develop your
Questioning,
Observational,
Collaborative and
Communicative skills in the fun
game of Frisbee.
Nick Paget Chess club 3 - 6 20 Thurs Be reflective and
analyse your game
to improve your
skills of chess.
Year 5 & 6 Boys basketball club (Team not an ASA – Trials and selection only)
Hannah
Candano
Basketball 5 - 6 15 Thurs Represent the new year 5 & 6
boys basketball team.
Senior Activities
Category key : Creativity, Action, Academic and Service (CAAS)
DESCRIPTIONS OF THURSDAY’S ACTIVITIES
Teacher Activity For
Years
House/Messy Bessy
Mr. Mann House/Messy
Bessy
Max
No.
Category
38
Description & Learning Power
7 - 13 20 Service Helping young people improve
their english, communicative and
ICT skills in order to pass their
high school diploma. This will
run weekly
Theory Club
Private
Tutor
Theory Club 4 - 13 10 Academic Paid ASA. Cost yet to be
confirmed.

Paid ASA
For those students who are
intending to do a music theory
exam grade 1 and above or for
GCSE / IB students who are
wanting to improve their music
theory knowledge and
understanding. Students work at
their own pace on worksheets and
music theory exam booklets in
preparation for ABRSM music
examinations and teachers give
students individual help and
marking of work.
Green Team
Will Tibbits Green Team 7 - 13 20 Service Students to help attain the Eco-
Schools Bronze Award by raising
awareness of environmental
issues at school
Fencing – This is a Paid ASA
Coach
Baccay
Fencing 3–13 30 Action Recreational and Competitive
fencing
COST = 7000php per ASA
block.(extra for equipment should
you wish to purchase)
Rugby touch and Tackle
Robert
Hawtree &
Parents
Rugby 7 - 13 20 Action Rugby Touch for ladies years 7 to
13.
Books Galore
Natalie
Mann
Books
Galore
Life Project For Youth
Mark Life Project
Attwood For Youth
7 - 13 20 Creative English Extension for students who
want to be part of a book club
exploring literature in fun, exciting
and challenging ways aimed at
extending their already good to
excellent skills in English.
7-13 5 Service This club runs fortnightly.
Supporting vulnerable young men
(16-19) in their business
adventure selling fruit and
vegetables . This will involve also
helping with their English and
communicative skills. This takes
place in Paranaque.
Dance Express – Paid ASA
SEVEN Thursday
Contemporary
Dance Maximum
Paid ASA – 500 peso per session.
Dance is a vital form of expression and communication that
can help encourage children and young adults to develop
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Company
30 students
Years 7 - 13
Higher Education Clinic
Nicola
Esswood
Higher Education
Clinic
integral life skills. It promotes space and body awareness,
correct alignment, mental clarity and creative expression. It
is my duty as a lifelong practitioner to develop and cultivate
the art of dance.
Years
12 & 13
Thurs
Opportunity for (more) help and
support with their college/university
applications.
MIDYMUN
Model United Nations (MUN) is designed to be a simulation of the real
assemblies at the United Nations. MUN provides students with an opportunity
to research, plan, negotiate and debate about a wide range of issues affecting
the world today. Students research the values and attitudes of a particular
country and present that country’s views in committee meetings and a general
assembly.
Participation in MUN activities will help students develop their collaborative
and communicative skills through the write up of a series of operative clauses
together with other representatives of different countries, and through the
extensive debates that ensue. Students will need to be questioning, reflective
and creative in their proposals to make the world a better place.
We will be preparing for an internal conference during international week in
February and maybe for an inter-school one later on in the year…
So if you like to argue and voice your opinion on issues of the world, this ASA
is for you!
When: Thursdays at 2:20
Where: language room 3 in cluster E (Ms. Mouquet’s room)
Who for: anyone in year 6,7,8
For further enquiry : mmouquet@britishschoolmanila.org
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FRIDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND DESCRIPTION
Yoga
Indian Classical dance
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga – This is a paid ASA
Oksana
Kalinich
Yoga 3 - 13 15 Fri
HATHA YOGA PHP 300.00 Per
Session. Needs minimum of 8 to
run.
Hatha yoga is mostly yoga that
prepares the body for the spiritual
path via physical and breathing
exercises.
As you progress with hatha yoga, you
will gain greater flexibility in your
body and mind. Like any form of
exercise, hatha yoga helps develop
physical strength. Hatha yoga adds
another dimension to this with a
matching development in emotional
strength that will help you handle the
challenges of life with a balanced
disposition.
When you study hatha yoga you will
find that it works on several levels. As
a beginner, you will experience the
practice of hatha yoga as a form of
physical exercise that challenges and
refines your flexibility, strength and
balance. Also, you will learn to control
your breathing in a relaxed and
modulated way in order to provide
focus in the different postures.
Learning to do this properly is the
gateway to many of the mental and
spiritual benefits of hatha yoga. As
the individual progresses, greater
flexibility of body and mind is gained.
Hatha yoga's added dimension
matches development in physical
strength with emotional strength. This
empowers the practitioner to face
life's challenges with a balanced
disposition.
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INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE- BHARATA NATYAM
Teacher : Shanti Sreedhar
Have you always been fascinated by Indian Bollywood Dances Did you know most Indian
actresses are trained in Bharat Natyam So if you want to dance with Indian grace then the
Bharat Natyam PASA is the one for you!
Bharat Natyam is a dance for the mind, body and soul, known for its grace, purity, statuesque &
sculpturesque poses. It is one of the traditional forms of Indian Classical dances, perfected and
stylized over 2000 years yet remains as fresh and fascinating in its richness, traditional
movements, aesthetic appeal and variety of abhinaya.
This PASA is an introduction to using rhythmic movement, footwork, facial expression and
intricate hand gestures called “mudras” to convey emotion and symbolic portrayal. The students
will learn to combine the energy of Nritta (rhythmic movements) with the emotion of its Nritya
(expressive movements) to effectively communicate with the audience.
After learning this stylized form the students will be able to dance to any kind of Indian music
with better rhythm, flexibility and grace.
No prior dance experience is required this course. The course is open for all nationality students
from age 4 onwards.
Those interested can come for a free trial on the first day.
Fee per session: PHP 400 per student.
Contact:
Shanti Sreedhar
0917-4095366
0922-8272629
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SATURDAY’S LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Teacher Activity For
Years
Max
No.
Day /
Area /
Category
Description & Learning Power
Rugby touch and Tackle
Robert
Hawtree &
Parents
Rugby 2 - 13 50 Action Rugby Touch and Tackle for
Primary and Senior. Open to all
levels. Coaching by the PRFU and
the parents with a monthly CBRE
Junior Rugby competition in Under
6, U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16 for
Touch and U14 and U16 for
Tackle. Also, new for 2011/2012
Girls and Teachers/Staff Touch
teams. All are welcome.
Time : 9am - 12
Athletics
Please note this will be a paid ASA – Information on location, time and cost to
follow. Sign up will be directly through Coach Jess.
Coach Jess
Athletics
Training.
4 - 13 56 Sat Athletics training. Saturday
mornings 7.30 am – 9.30am.
Paid Activity. 500 pesos per
session.
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Ballet at BSM
Welcome back to another exciting term in the art of Classical Ballet and Others!
Plans for School year 2011-2012
• RAD Festival (Selected RAD Students) – October 29, 2011 at METTA Theater,
Assumption College, San Lorenzo Village
• Christmas Performance at the Resort World – December 18, 2011
• January 20, 2012 – BSM Ballet Assembly
• Royal Academy of Dance Exams – April 27, 28, 29, May 2, 2012
• Last Quarter Ballet Assembly to be scheduled
Teaching Method:
The school follows the Royal Academy of Dance (London) syllabus for both Graded and
Vocational Graded levels. The RAD method offers great fun for children. It enhances
coordination, musicality and self-expression, thus, developing self-discipline, confidence,
grace and correct posture. The syllabus includes classical ballet technique, free
movement and character dances of various countries. Other dance genre such as jazz,
contemporary, neoclassical, tap will be taught to the older students.
Schedule of Ballet Classes –
For Old Students: please see schedule in the attached
For New Students with or without any training, please check with Ms. Claravall
Baby Ballet 3 years old: Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 – 1:00
Pre-Primay 4 years old: Monday at 2:30-3:30
Primary 5 years old : Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30-3:30
Uniform: Following the regulation uniform of RAD.
Fee: Ballet Fees from August 16-December 16, 2010 – 4 months
Twice a week lessons:
First Term: Php 17600 – 32 lessons
Once a week lesson:
First Term: Php 13200 - 16 Lessons
Registration Fee (only for new students) P1,000.00
Payment should be made upon enrollment in Check payable to
Claravall School of Dance or British Education Inc.
Old students will be prepared to take the RAD exams scheduled on April between 25 -27,
2012. As a prerequisite, guided learning hours and practice hours for those taking the
exams from grade 1- grade 3 should total 70, for Grades 4 and 5 95 hours while the more
advanced students need to cover a minimum of 275 hours.
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IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THAT ALL CANDIDATES FOR EXAMS MUST
TAKE TWICE A WEEK CLASSES TO BE ABLE TO SATISFY THIS PART OF THE
REQUIREMENT.
Start of Class: August 16, 2010
ENROLLMENT: Every afternoon at the Ballet Studio Cluster F or you may get Information
Sheet at the Reception.
Vision
The Claravall School of Dance promotes excellence in the art of teaching Classical Ballet and
other forms of dance in order to develop students to the highest standards that can compete at
international levels.
Mission
o To continuously develop in students the strict discipline and rigors of RAD ballet through
examinations
o
oncerts and other
performance opportunities.
o To select students for participation in national and international dance competitions.
o To invite local and foreign artists/choreographers of other dance genres in order to widen the
horizon of older students
Th e Claravall School of Dance was established primarily to develop the art and appreciation of
classical ballet in youth enthusiasts, as it seeks to combine art with technique, the school
conforms and adheres to strict standards and discipline of the Royal Academy of Dance, London.
The school regularly selects candidates for examinations, conducted by visiting examiners from
the London headquarters. Each successful candidate is awarded a RAD certifi cate signed by the
President, currently Ms. Antoinette Sibley, thereby accrediting the student one step closer to
becoming an artist in her own right.Every two years, the school presents students in grand
ballet concerts that show their versatility, artistry and love for dance.
2011 -- Hansel and Gretel and Other Dances
2009 -- Cinderella and Other Dances
2007 -- Coppellia and Other Dances
2005 -- Sleeping Beauty and Other Dances
This year 2011-2012, the school will concentrate on RAD Examinations
Marilinda Claravall, Director and Choreographer is a Teaching Member of the Royal Academy
of Dance. She is also part of the tutor team for Certifi cate of Ballet Teaching Studies, one of
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Inc, the leading classical ballet company in the Philippines and remains to be a member of the
Artistic Council. Malen is one of the 12 teachers in the Philippines recognized by RAD.
Malen started her ballet at 4 years old and continues to dance to this date. Her main teachers
were Joji Feli-Velarde , Heather Mann Llodra and Felicitas Radaic. At 14, she started to donate
her time by giving free ballet lessons to the less fortunate members of her community and she
now provides scholarships to deserving male and female students who have the talent for music
and dance.
Malen Claravall is a Certifi ed Public Accountant and was an Internal Auditor in a Bank,
Finance Manager in a Marketing Firm and Chief Operating Officer to a Service Company. She
also was a professor in Accounting at Thames International Business School.
Ballet Schedule for new students are as follows:
Baby Ballet - 3 t0 4 years old -- Tuesday and Thursday 12:15 -- 1:00
Pre-Primary -- 4 years old - Monday 2:30-3:30
Primary -- 5 years old -- Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:30
For old students, please inquire at the Ballet Room at Cluster F.
Contact
send inquiries to:
info@claravalldance.com
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If you are interested in finding out more details about the BSM Golf club, please attend a
meeting which will be help on Thursday 23 rd August 2.40pm, cluster D, upstairs, Mr Hunts
classroom.
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