The Extra-curricular Activities (ECA) Programme at UISG is designed to allow students to pursue their interests, fostering independence and creativity. With over 160 activities available throughout the year, students from Years 1 to 12 can choose from various options, including sports, performing arts, virtual design, STEAM, academics, and community engagements/initiatives. The Activities program allows students to explore their interests and engage in exciting activities that contribute to their well-rounded education at UISG.
Extra Curricular Activities at UISG
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
EXPLORING INTERESTS
Activities Offered
Primary School Activities
Year 1-5
The ECAs offered to these groups prioritize exploration, creativity, and a non-competitive environment to promote inclusivity for all students. This approach encourages students to actively participate in various activities, allowing them to uncover their unique talents and interests. A detailed catalogue is released before each session, providing a comprehensive list of the available activities.
Some examples of activities being offered this year:
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- Ballet
- Grassroots Football
- Chinese Traditional Painting
- VEX Robotics
- Tennis
- 3D Modeling
- Karate
- Zumba
- Programming with Drones
- Orchestra
- Cooking
- Tai Chi Quan
UISG ECA Dates SY2425
Start | End | Weeks | Sign-Up Open | ECA Fair | Sign-up Close | |
Session 1 | 2-Sep | 21-Nov | 10 | 13-Aug | August 15, 08:20am –09:30am | 26-Aug |
Session 2 | 9-Dec | 21-Mar | 10 | 18-Nov | November 22, 11:00am – 11:30am | 29-Nov |
Session 3 | 7-Apr | 6-Jun | 10 | 10-Mar | TBC | 22-Mar |
DURATION
– Primary ECA Days Mondays – mostly external providers, 3:30- 5:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 3:30- 5:00pm
ECA Primary (K – Year 5) Session 2 | December 9th – March 21st 3:30-5:00pm |
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
Tennis Beginners K1-K3 (Outdor Courts) 3:30pm – 4:15pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Piano K2-3 | 3:25-4:20pm Yr 2-5 | 4:15 – 5:00pm (Room A508) |
Arts and crafts K3-Yr 1 (Room 8101 ) |
Total Football Yr 1-3 (Small field -poolside) Sponsor – BO4 Leverkusen |
Ballet K1 – Yr 1 | 3:30pm – 4:15pm (Dance room) Sponsor – Guangzhou Serra Ballet |
Violin K3-Yr 5 (Primary Music Room) |
Mini-Golf K – Yr 5 (Small field -poolside) Sponsor – C I Golf Academy |
Basketball – Learn To Hoop Program Yr 3-5 (Outside basketball court) |
Ballet Yr 1 – 5| 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Dance room) Sponsor – Guangzhou Serra Ballet |
Art Exploration Yr. 1-2 (Room 4201) |
Junior Choir Yr 1-3 (Lower Primary Music Room) |
Sewing Yr 3-5 (Room 7201) |
Tennis Fundamentals Yr. 1-5 (Tennis Court) 4:20pm – 5:15pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Sculpture Vulture Club Yr 1-3 (Room 4102) |
Spelling Bee Team Yr 1-5 (Hub) |
Piano Primary 3:20 -4:20 4:20 – 5:00pm |
Multi-Sports Yr 1 -5 SK Sports Academy (Backfield) |
Total Football Yr 1-3 (Small field -poolside) Sponsor – BO4 Leverkusen |
Football Team boys/girls | Yr 2-3 (Middle Field) |
Chinese Art Y4-5 (Room 806) |
Taichi Yr 1-5 (Outside basketball Court) Guangdong TaiChi |
Chinese poems Yr 2-3 (Room 8203) |
Football Team boys/girls | Yr 4-5 (Back Field) |
Chinese Chess Y4-5 (Room 802) |
Piano Yr 2-5 | 3:30-5:00pm (Room A508) |
Explore the World through Documentaries Yr 2-4 (Room 2201) |
Piano Yr 2-5 | 3:30 – 5:00pm Room A508 Yr 4-5 (room 8201) |
Vex Robotics Team Yr 4-5 (Robotics room) |
Yr 2-5 Tennis Advanced Level/Private classes | 5:20pm – 6:20pm (Tennis Court) Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Primary Student Council Yr 3-5 (Room 3207) |
Upcycled Fashion and Craft Yr 4-5 (Primary Art 5201) |
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Cursive Writing Yr 3-5 (Room 2201) |
Intermediate Choir Yr 4-5 (Room 8201) |
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Quilling Yr 3-5 (Room 7201) |
“French for beginners Yr 4-5 (Room A205) |
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- All courses require a minimum number of attendees to run.
If an activity is cancelled due to instructor or teacher illness, parents will be notified and a refund or make up session will be issued. - No make-up lessons, credits or refunds will be issued if a student is absent from an ECA.
- Cancellations: Each term has a 1-week grace period in which students may attend and cancel their registration. After the 1-week grace period each family will be billed for the entire session and no refunds will be permitted (exceptions to this include injury or other medical conditions that do not permit the student from attending).
- In the event of school cancellation due to an unplanned or unexpected event all after school activities will also be cancelled. The ECA instructors will offer make up sessions upon availability.
- If School is suspended for less than 1 week each ECA provider will have the option to offer ECA’s virtually, or schedule a make-up. For unplanned school closures under 1 week no refunds will be granted.
- For any prolonged school closure, longer than 1 week, families will be refunded the balance of the missed lessons.
- Students are subject to disciplinary action from UISG for behavior or conduct issues which can include suspension or removal from the ECA. Students who are removed from an ASA due to behavior or conduct issues are not subject to a refund.
Secondary School Activities
Year 6-12
Secondary students are offered a wide range of activities catering to diverse interests. These activities include service opportunities to empower students to impact broader communities positively. Secondary students can select from staff-led, external providers, or student-led activities.
Some examples of Secondary student-led activities and clubs which occur during the regular school day:
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- Chess Club
- Chinese Board Games
- Dodgeball
- Environmental Conservation/Preservation Club
- Human Sciences Club
- Dance
- Cooking Club
Some examples of Secondary after-school activities:
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- Model United Nations
- Art for Community
- Tai Chi Quan Health Energy Program
- Orchestra
- Wolves Athletics
UISG ECA Dates SY2425
Start | End | Weeks | Sign-Up Open | ECA Fair | Sign-up Close | |
Session 1 | 2-Sep | 21-Nov | 10 | 13-Aug | August 15 2:20pm –3:20pm | 26-Aug |
Session 2 | 9-Dec | 21-Mar | 10 | 18-Nov | – N/A | 29-Nov |
Session 3 | 7-Apr | 6-Jun | 10 | 10-Mar | TBC | 22-Mar |
DURATION
– Secondary ECA Days Mondays – mostly external providers, 3:30- 5:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 3:30- 5:00pm. Lunch time 1:10pm – 2:00pm.
ECA Secondary (Yr 6 – Year 12) Session 2 | December 9th – March 21st 3:30-5:00pm |
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Ballet Yr 6 – 7 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Dance room) Sponsor – Guangzhou Serra Ballet |
Piano Yr 6-12 | 3:30-5:00pm (Room A508) Piano Yr 6-12 | 3:30-5:00pm (Room A508) |
UISG Orchestra Yr 6-12 (Room A501) |
HS Rock Band Yr 9-12 | N/A |
Yr 6-7 Tennis Advanced Level/Private classes | 5:20pm – 6:20pm (Tennis Court) Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
HS Rock Band Yr 9-12 | Mixed Media Art Yr 6-12 (Room B605) |
MS Touch Rugby – Athletics Program (Nov – Dec) |
N/A |
Taichi Yr 6-7 (Outside basketball Court) Guangdong TaiChi |
Yearbook Yr 6-12 (1:10 – 1:50pm) |
Old Latin basics Yr 9-12 | HS Boys Basketball – Athletics Program | N/A |
Piano Yr 6-12 | 3:30-5:00pm (Room A508) Piano Yr 6-12 | 1:15pm-2:00pm (Room A508) |
Cantonese Club (Room B201) |
Wolves Journal / The Howl Yr 9-12 | 1:15 – 2:00pm (Room A102) |
HS Girls Basketball – Athletics Program | N/A |
One Act Play – Jukebox Musical (Room A507) |
Chinese Film Analysis Club Yr 9-12 (Room B211) |
MS Boys Volleyball – Athletics Program (starts Jan) |
N/A | |
Get Help In Science Club Yr 7-10 | Guitar Club Yr 7-12 (Room B603) |
MS Girls Volleyball – Athletics Program (starts Jan) | N/A | |
Upcycling Uniforms For Service Yr 6-7 (Room B503) |
Vex Robotics Team Yr 6-12 (Robotics room) |
N/A | ||
MUN Yr 9-12 1:15 – 2:00pm (Room A403) |
MS Badminton – Athletics Program (Nov – Dec) |
N/A | ||
Get It Done Yr 10-12 (Dec – mid Feb) |
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- All courses require a minimum number of attendees to run.
If an activity is cancelled due to instructor or teacher illness, parents will be notified and a refund or make up session will be issued. - No make-up lessons, credits or refunds will be issued if a student is absent from an ECA.
- Cancellations: Each term has a 1-week grace period in which students may attend and cancel their registration. After the 1-week grace period each family will be billed for the entire session and no refunds will be permitted (exceptions to this include injury or other medical conditions that do not permit the student from attending).
- In the event of school cancellation due to an unplanned or unexpected event all after school activities will also be cancelled. The ECA instructors will offer make up sessions upon availability.
- If School is suspended for less than 1 week each ECA provider will have the option to offer ECA’s virtually, or schedule a make-up. For unplanned school closures under 1 week no refunds will be granted.
- For any prolonged school closure, longer than 1 week, families will be refunded the balance of the missed lessons.
- Students are subject to disciplinary action from UISG for behavior or conduct issues which can include suspension or removal from the ECA. Students who are removed from an ASA due to behavior or conduct issues are not subject to a refund.
REGISTRATION
UISG uses Schools Buddy to register students for any ECAs. Information on sign-up dates will always be published on the website and emails to be sent to UISG community through School Buddy New families will receive an activation email in August preceding the start of the school year.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Parents log on to Schools Buddy to make a booking to view and sign-up for ECA sessions
https://uisgz.schoolsbuddy
Other support for Schools Buddy can be found here
STEPS TO SIGN-UP
1.Log-in to your School Buddy account (This will take you to the School Buddy Home Page)
2.Look for Available sign-ups
3.Click to view more information about each sport
4.Make your selections and submit to school
5.Complete your late bus information
6.Agree to terms and conditions
7.Click Ok to submit
TRANSPORTATION
– A Primary late bus will be provided for any Year. 3-5 normal bus riders leaving campus at 5:15pm on ECA days Tuesday and Thursday and all Athletics days.
– These ECA late bus routes are exclusively available on those specific days.
– ECA transportation services on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the availability of the late bus routes.
ECA FEES
ECAs run by UISG teachers and students typically do not have a fee. However, activities offered by external providers do incur a fee. Please refer to the activity schedule on School Buddy for more details.
Students (Y2-12) and Parents can register their children in a variety of Athletics through the SchoolsBuddy app.
Staff and Parents can login to UISG SchoolsBuddy Portal