EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2010-2011

This year we are pleased to offer students a variety of clubs and sports, which are meant to capture the interest of many different student groups.  Signing up for these clubs and sports will be an on-line process for the middle school and will require students and parents to prioritize their choices in case some activities fill to capacity.   Children are expected to attend clubs and sports regularly each week once they sign up. 

The fall clubs/ sports season will begin on September 6^th and end on November 19^th.

 

Middle School Competitive Sports

SOCCER MS GIRLS

Mondays and Thursdays, 15:45-17:15
Register your interest in joining the team.
Overview of practice times, dates and location, tournament schedule and coaches details, see:
www.iszl.ch > Zug > Sports > Teams

SOCCER MS BOYS

Tuesdays and Fridays, 15:45-17:15
Register your interest in joining the team.
Overview of practice times, dates and location, tournament schedule and coaches details, see:
www.iszl.ch > Zug > Sports > Teams

TENNIS MS

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 15:30-17:00
Register your interest in joining the team. A team selection will be made.
Overview of practice times, dates and location, tournament schedule and coaches details, see:
www.iszl.ch > Zug > Sports > Teams

 

Middle School Clubs

 

DRAMA CLUB- MS. NORTHFIELD

Drama club will include an extension of skills from the lesson and more practice, performance skills generally and possible work with play scripts with the intention of giving a performance to different grades in assemblies

WHEN:  Monday 15:40-16:40
WHERE:  Theatre

BOYS UNIHOCKEY:  MR. STEFFAN

GIRLS UNIHOCKEY:  MS. JEWITT

 Uni-Hockey is a fast paced sport very similar to floor hockey. It focuses on basic skills such as passing, shooting, and ball handling. Uni-hockey stresses the importance of team work while at the same time emphasizing the fun of the sport. The season culminates on a Saturday in Basel for a fun tournament.

Boys

WHEN:  Monday 16:30-17:30
WHERE:  Rigi Gym

Girls

WHEN:  Tuesday 16:30-17:30
WHERE:  Rigi Gym

 

ROOTS AND SHOOTS- Ms. Dane and Dr. Abella

Do you want to learn about environmental, animal, and humanitarian issues affecting our world, share ideas and inspiration, and take action to create positive change?  If so, then Roots & Shoots is for you!  

The Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen—for communities, animals, and the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world.  Through service projects and youth-led campaigns, Roots & Shoots members are making a difference across the globe.  Founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, The program is guided by the belief that young people, when informed and empowered, can indeed change the world.

Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak, but to reach the light, they can break open brick walls. Imagine that the brick walls are all the problems we have inflicted on our planet. Hundreds of thousands of roots & shoots, hundreds of thousands of young people around the world, can break through these walls. We CAN change the world.                  - Dr. Jane Goodall

WHEN:  Tuesday 15:40-16:40
WHERE:  Dr. Abella’s classroom (Baarburg)

 

RUNNING - MS. MARKEL AND MS. TIWANA

The running club meets Tuesdays from 3:40-4:40, even when weather is wet or snowy! Starting/meeting point: main entrance steps outside Wettingerhaus building. This club welcomes all students who are interested in a rejuvenating run after school along the beautiful paths behind school. No need to be a fast jogger in order to join this activity, but a good attitude is vital. Proper running shoes and athletic clothing required; water bottle suggested.

WHEN:  Tuesday 15:40- 16:40
WHERE:  Outside Wettinger House

 

PHOTOSHOP CLUB- MR. OGDEN

It's likely that nearly every picture you've seen (such as posters, book covers, magazine pictures, and brochures) has either been created or edited by Photoshop. Students will learn how to use the application properly starting from the basics, going in to more advanced techniques as the semester develops.

The first semester will be for those who are new to photoshop and would like to learn some simple photo manipulation. 

WHEN:  Tuesday 15:40-16:40
WHERE:  Mr. Byfield’s Room (Baarburg)

 

YOGA CLUB- MS. CHAMBERS

If you are feeling stressed and can’t seem to find a balance between having fun with your friends and completing all your schoolwork, then give yourself one hour a week to learn how to ‘switch your brain off.   All you need are comfortable clothes, an open mind and a smile...

When:  Tuesday 15:30- 16:30
Where: Ms. Chambers’ room- 3^rd Floor Wettinger House

 

MS FENCING CLUB- MR. FISCHER

This club gives MS students the opportunity to learn a unique sport. Attendees will improve their reflexes and reactions throughout fun activities and games which will lead them to meet the skills they need for Fencing. In the first sessions the focus will be on basic steps and movements and as the group is improving we will learn how to use and control the sword safely. We are lucky to have professional equipment which allows us to have proper and safe fights.

I am looking forward to meeting my new fencers and introducing this special sport.

When: Thursday 15.30 – 16.30
Where: Baarburg Theatre Mezzanine
What to bring: PE kit
Max number: 10

 

RUGBY CLUB - Mr. Bruce and Mr. Cubitt

Rugby is a game for everyone, promoting fun, fitness and team spirit. We offer an introduction to rugby skills, tactics and culture for all Middle School students. Participants will learn within a touch rugby and drill-based context, progressing to contact drills when appropriate.  Both boys and girls are invited to participate.

WHEN:  Thursday 15:30-16:30
WHERE:  Football Pitch

  

MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE CLUB :GRADE 6-7-8  - MR. HOOFWIJK

The middle school will offer a mountain bike club on Thursdays (15.45 – 16.45).  
Activities covered include:

• technique training
• bike handling / cleaning / maintenance
• how to prepare for a trip

Max. 12 students
Bring your own mountain bike + helmet

WHEN:  Thursday 15:40-16:40
WHERE:  Meet in front of Wettinger House

 
CLIMBING CLUB - MR. GRAY

Climbing is an exhilarating sport for both boys and girls. It is one of the best activities for promoting whole body fitness, strength, and balance.

Due to limitations of space there will be try-outs for the club. The time of the try-outs will be announced and advertised in advance of the club starting.

Throughout the year students will learn to adhere to all the safety procedures at all times and practice stretching exercises to minimize the risk of injury. Through good practice the students will learn that the sport of climbing can be safe, enjoyable and immensely rewarding.

For any inquiries please see Mr. Gray

Held in the Rigi Gym on a Friday, two clubs will be offered.
The Lunch time club, open for Grade 6 students, will run from 1:00 until 1:25.
The after school club, open for Grade 7 & 8 students will run from 3:30 – 5.

GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK- MS. COMER

Are you interested in making positive changes on the world around you?  There are many issues that face the global community today that can only be solved through international cooperation. The Global Issues Network club at ISZL will be one of many satellite networks of international schools actively involved in addressing topics such as: environmental degradation, poverty, peacekeeping, education for all and infectious diseases-just to name a few. Join the Global Issues Network today and become a global citizen of tomorrow.

When:  Thursday 15:40-16:40
Where:  Ms. Comer’s Room (Baarburg)

 

NETBALL CLUB - MS. COLANGELO

Netball is a fast moving team ball game.  Skills involved include passing, defense and attack strategies.  Each player is assigned a position on each team and the aim is to score more goals than the other team.  This club is open for all levels, from beginner to those with prior experience.  I look forward to having you join us.  To see a short video of a netball game in action, CLICK HERE

WHEN:  Thursday 15:30-16:30
WHERE:  Rigi Gym

 

BELLY DANCE- MS. KAWALKA

Belly dance or Bellydance is a Western-coined name for a traditional Middle Eastern dance, especially raqs sharqi (Arabic: رقص شرقي‎). It is sometimes also called Middle Eastern dance or Arabic dance in the West, or by the Greco-Turkish term çiftetelli (Greek: τσιφτετέλι).

The goal of this course is to bring students to discover the world of the oriental dance based on the Egyptians folkloric movements, going progressively on the way to pop music

Students need a scarp to wear around the hips. They also need comfortable jogging pants or a long skirt and a simple T-shirt, comfortable dance or sport shoes.

WHEN:  Friday 15:40-16:40
WHERE:  French Room (Baarburg)

 

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE

The following Mother Tongue Languages are available as after-school clubs this year:  German, French, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Hebrew, Italian, Dutch and Mandarin.  These clubs run once per week throughout the year, from 15:30-16:30 and are available from grade 1 through grade 8.  There is a fee which is paid at the end of each semester.  If you are interested in signing up your child/children please contact Jacqueline Newman at jacqueline.newman@iszl.ch.

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