Extra Curricular

Participation in extra-curricular activities takes equal importance alongside academic performance at Dubai American Academy. Through participation in these events, students enrich their school days.

In addition to physical development and the exploration of interests, students learn the thrill of challenge and competition, the importance of concentration, the spirit of teamwork and a sense of accomplishment.

Dubai American Academy provides a rich extra-curricular program that supports student’s all-round development, providing opportunities for students to develop talents and explore new interests. Activities include both individual pursuits and team building activities for students from grade 1 onwards. Students may choose from a wide variety of activities that can include:

School Council

All school divisions host a Student Council, which introduces them to the concepts of responsibility, representation and accountability. Representatives are elected for a period of one year. The Councils meet regularly with their Principal of the school to discuss issues raised by the students themselves.
 

Physical Education

Dubai American Academy comprehensive physical education program emphasizes both physical and social development. Physical education is a continuous process to motivate each student to make wise choices. Through this program students will demonstrate an understanding of sportsmanship, cooperation, respect for and acceptance of self and others, self discipline and confidence. Concepts of safety, knowledge of rules and game strategies, and the promotion of a lifelong physical fitness program are emphasized. Dubai American Academy provides a wide variety of physical experiences using diverse equipment and facilities.

Related programs include: • Activity days • Walking/running programs • Intramural programs & tournaments • Swimming competitions • MESAC and ECC sports opportunities. The core curriculum is enriched with a number of other programs to provide a well-rounded education for Dubai American Academy students.
 

Drama

The Elementary program incorporates drama skills into their everyday class activities and presentations. In the Middle and High schools, drama is offered as an elective.

The Drama program covers many topics including the history of theater, the principles of stage direction, voice and movement techniques, scene design, dramatic criticism, pantomime and melodrama.

Exemplary theater productions are presented annually by all division level schools. A school-wide goal is to host events that permit all students the opportunity to perform on stage!

E-Sports

E-Sports is Dubai's leading sports training academy for both children and adults of all levels. These programs include, tennis, football, swimming, cricket, rugby, climbing, holiday camps and much more. Our main aim is to provide all students with the knowledge and tools to better themselves within the sport, with the focus on enjoyment through learning

GEMS have engaged the services of E-Sports for additional activities and these will run after our free school based activities. There are costs for all these activities as detailed on the attached schedule. Places are not guaranteed and are allocated if vacancies are available and on a first come, first served basis at the specific sign up days allocated to the various schools.

However, as we cannot have unsupervised children at school waiting to attend a club which starts later in the day, we ask you to please select a school club which slots in on the same day as your paid activity, unless you are prepared to collect at 2.50pm and return your child to their coaching session at the later time. For more information on what activities E-Sports offer please go to www.esportsuae.com

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