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 | TBC | 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
ECAs Primary (K – Year 5) |
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
Ballet K1 – Yr 1 3:30pm – 4:15pm |
Karate K-5 Sponsor – Karate Tiger Temple |
Mini-Golf K – Yr 5 Sponsor – C I Golf Academy |
Tennis Beginners K2-K3 3:30pm – 4:15pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Tennis Beginners K1-K3 3:30pm – 4:15pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Art Exploration Yr. 1-2 | Junior Choir Yr 1-3 | Origami Yr 1-2 |
U9 Swimming Yr 2-3 | “Chinese calligraphy (pencil) Origami Yr 1 -3 | Art Club – Mosaicking for beginners Yr 1-3 | Total Football Yr 1-3 Sponsor – BO4 Leverkusen |
Ballet Yr 2-5 | Total Football Yr 1-3 Sponsor – BO4 Leverkusen |
U9/U11 Swimming Yr 2-5 | Canva design Yr 1-3 |
Grassroots Football Yr 3-5 Sponsor – SK Sports |
Student Council Yr 1-5 | Art Exploration Yr 3-5 | Tennis Fundamentals Yr. 1-5 4:15pm – 5:05pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Tennis Fundamentals Yr. 1-5 4:15pm – 5:05pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
U9 Basketball Yr 2-3 | French for beginners Yr 4-5 (Room A205) |
Stop Motion Animation Yr 3-5 (Room 2202) |
U11 Swimming Yr 4-5 (Pool) |
Chess Club Yr 3-5 (Room 2303) |
Intermediate Choir Yr 4-5 (Room 8201) |
Imaginarium Design, Laser cut, Build Yr 2-3 (Venue-Imaginarium) |
Yr 2-5 Tennis Advanced Level/Competition Players/Private classes 5:15pm – 6:15pm (Tennis Court) Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Reading and Literacy Yr 4-5 (Primary EAL room) |
UISG Orchestra Yr 5 (Room A501) |
Yr 2-5 Tennis Advanced Level/Competition Players/Private classes 5:15pm – 6:15pm (Tennis Court) Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
Yoga Yor Kids Yr 4 -5 (Dance room) |
U11 Basketball Yr 4-5 (Outside Basketball Court) |
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Vex Robotics Team Yr 4-5 (Robotics room) |
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 | TBC | 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 -12) Session 1 | September 2 – November 21 3:30-5:00pm |
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Ballet Yr 6 Sponsor – Guangzhou Serra Ballet |
Karate 6-12 Sponsor – Karate Tiger Temple |
UISG Orchestra Yr 6-12 – (Legacy Prorgam All Year) |
HS Rock Band Yr 9 -12 (Legacy Prorgam All Year) |
N/A |
Swimming Yr 6-12 | Drawing & Painting Club Yr 6-12 | Ceramic Yr 6-12 | Science Competition Yr. 6-12 | N/A |
Cross Country Yr. 6-12 | HS Rock Band Yr 9-12 | Cross Country Yr. 6-12 | MS Girls Football Yr 6-8 | N/A |
Tennis Advanced Level/Competition Players/Private Classes 5:15pm – 6:15pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
American Sign Language | French for beginners Yr 6-12 | Tennis Advanced/Competition Players/Private Classes 5:15pm – 6:15pm Sponsor – Kendi Sport Consulting |
N/A |
Vex Robotics Team Yr 6 | MUN Yr 9-12 1:10 pm- 2:00pm (All Year) |
MS Boys Football Yr 6-8 | N/A | |
Yearbook Yr 6-12 (1:10 – 1:50pm) | The Howl Yr 9-12 1:10 – 1:50pm (All Year ) |
HS Girls Volleyball Yr 9-12 | N/A | |
Chess Yr 6- 8 | Swimming Yr 6-12 | HS Boys Volleyball Yr 9-12 | N/A | |
Yoga Yr 6-12 | VRC VEX Robotics Yr 6-12 | |||
MS Girls Football Yr 6-8 | Talent discovery Yr 8-12 | |||
MS Boys Football Yr 6-8 | ||||
HS Girls Volleyball Yr 9-12 | ||||
HS Boys Volleyball Yr 9-12 |
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