Co Curricular Activities

Art Club (Monday) 

This weekly club will be based on STEAM art and crafts, providing playful opportunities for creative expression with a goal of developing students' abilities as artists and designers. Through a variety of mixed media, 2D and 3D art skills,  making, exploring, and experimenting. Students will enjoy learning international mindedness in the arts.

Dance Club (Monday) 

Move for Life is a dance company founded by professional dancers with over 60 years of experience between the founders. They teach "multi-dance", which incorporates jazz, hip hop, contemporary, K-pop, latin, and ballroom dance styles in order to introduce children to a wide variety of dance types as a foundational introduction to dance. Our weekly dance classes will seek to promote social and emotional development, creative expression, and musical and physical intelligence through building dance skills, which culminates in various performances.

Chess Club (Wednesday) 

Scholastic Chess has instructors who are World Chess Federation Certified Chess Instructors. This weekly club will seek to bring the personal, societal, and academic benefits of playing chess to our students of Carmel, while promoting international chess in Hong Kong. It will cater to students of all levels - from beginners to keen enthusiasts. 

Mandarin for Native Speakers (Wednesday) - Grade 1 to 3 only

This club is exclusively for Grade 1-3 Mandarin native speakers. It offers a fun and interactive journey into the world of Chinese characters. Tailored for younger learners, the programme covers the basics of structure, radicals, and character transformations, providing a solid foundation for further language development. Through engaging activities and games, the children will embark on a delightful exploration that not only enhances their reading and writing skills but also deepens their cultural understanding. Learning Mandarin can and should be a fun adventure, and in this club our Mandarin Team will use  activities designed to make language practise both effective and enjoyable.

Mini Tennis Club (Wednesday) - Grades 2 to 3 only

Game, set, match! Welcome to our mini tennis program geared for players of all levels. This is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn the fundamentals of the sport of tennis on the BRC playground. We will focus on fun, fitness, and knowledge in every lesson, while working on agility, balance, and coordination of gross motor skills to accelerate skill development and basic stroke production needed to serve, rally and score.

Capoeira (Thursday)

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, gymnastics, and musicality, and is often referred to as a martial art disguised as a dance. Hong Kong School of Capoeira bases their courses on the foundations of Capoeira movements and music, as well as class etiquette and discipline. Learning Capoeira will bring numerous physical and mental health benefits such as cardio-vascular endurance, balance, strength, and flexibility, as well as increasing reflexes, self-confidence, and building a sense of community.

Cross Country (Thursday) - Grade 3 only

The Grade 3 cross country plan aims to introduce young students to the sport of cross country running while emphasising physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The weekly sessions involve running Bowen Road for endurance-building, step running exercises, and stretching routines. Additionally, this will lead into friendly intra-school Sports Day competitions and, eventually, inter-school cross country races when they reach Grade 4 & 5, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie among the participants. This will promote physical activity but also instill valuable life skills such as perseverance, goal-setting, and cooperation.

Homework Club (Monday and Wednesday)
Students are given the opportunity to take ownership of their weekly homework tasks and get a headstart on their homework for the week. They primarily work independently, but peer-cooperation is encouraged, and this club is under teacher supervision so students have the ability to seek guidance and assistance as needed.

Badminton (Monday)
This club offers a fun and inclusive environment for students to discover the joys of badminton. Participants engage in skill-building activities, friendly matches, and teamwork exercises. Beginners and experienced players alike are welcome to join in this energetic and supportive atmosphere.

Drama (Monday)
This creative space allows participants to explore theatre, boost confidence, and build communication skills through fun activities like improvisation and script reading. Whether experienced or new to the stage, this club offers a supportive environment for growth, self-expression, and collaboration.

Introduction to Spanish (Monday)
¡Hola, amigos! Welcome to our brand new fun-filled 'Introduction to Spanish' course, where we'll explore the exciting world of Spanish language and culture. Each week, we'll embark on playful adventures with songs, games, and stories that make learning Spanish a blast. Join us and discover how awesome it is to speak Spanish!

Football (Wednesday)
Our football club promises excitement and skill-building on the field. Players will take part in drills, strategic practice, and friendly matches, elevating their football prowess. The focus of this club is on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. High performers may also have the opportunity to join our High School Under-12 team in inter-school matches!

Social Games (Wednesday)
This club is a haven for kids who love board games, card games, and more. Participants engage in a variety of entertaining and strategic games, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and friendly competition. This club also offers a non-competitive environment in which students can socialise with each other outside of the classroom.

Debate (Wednesday)
Our Debate Club for Grades 4 and 5 is a fun and engaging way to develop essential communication skills.  Students explore interesting topics while learning to express their ideas clearly and confidently. Through teamwork and debate activities, they'll develop persuasive reasoning skills by learning to research, build arguments, and support their opinions with evidence. Debate Club also fosters valuable teamwork and active listening skills as students learn to collaborate and respectfully consider different viewpoints.

Optional CCAs (Tuesday and Thursday, Additional Cost Applies)

Cross Country (Tuesday)
This club aims to further develop our older students’ physical and mental resilience, emphasising fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The weekly sessions involve running in Happy Valley for endurance-building and cross-training exercises. Additionally, this will build to the Hong Kong-wide inter-school cross-country races, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie among participants, which promotes physical activity but also instils valuable life skills such as perseverance, goal-setting, and cooperation.

Mandarin for Native Speakers (Thursday)
This language club is exclusively tailored for Grade 4 and Grade 5 Mandarin native speakers. Students will dive deeper into the world of Mandarin, focusing on developing Chinese character knowledge. The curriculum covers the intricacies of structure, radicals, and transformations, exposing children to complex characters and their meanings. Through interactive activities and games, participants will enhance their language skills - both in identifying meaning and writing skills - while also gaining cultural awareness, as this club seeks not only to enrich linguistic abilities but also to foster a deeper connection to the rich cultural tapestry of the Mandarin language.