Mind, Body and Soul (Junior School, Grades 4-6)
Following on the resounding success of the Amin Hasan Award scheme, the school has recently introduced a similar programme in the Junior School. Mind, Body and Soul (MBS) has been specially designed with students in the Grade 4-6 age group in mind and offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- M: Mind (A wide range of extra-curricular activities which include creative thinking in the design and carrying out of service projects).
- B: Body (Physical exertion, expeditions, individual and team sports and physical activities outside the normal curriculum).
- S: Soul (Commitments made through interaction with and working for others by showing respect and consideration).
Through service in the school, neighbourhood and community, coupled with the development of physical skills and the nurturing of creativity, the programme seeks to develop the whole child. It aims to provide students with a wide choice of activities with the objective of promoting the values of participation, cooperation, social responsibility and good citizenship. It will provide students with the opportunities and skills needed to reach their personal aims and ambitions.
The programme is designed to meet the needs of grades 4-6 students and provide an introduction to the ideals of the
Amin Hasan Award scheme. It covers a 3-year period comprising three levels: one, two, and three. In all these three levels, heavy emphasis is placed upon Community Service within and outside the school community, fostering creativity in our students and building healthy bodies.
Activities take place after school and points are awarded for achievements. Points may also be awarded for external extra-curricular activities, such as piano lessons or regular sporting activities. Certificates of achievement will be given to successful students and a trophy will be awarded to the student who accumulates the highest number of points at the end of the three-year cycle.
Also under the umbrella of MBS are the Junior School Student Life Organisation (SLO), a Counselling Committee and a very active Environment Club. An Activities Department complements the functions of MBS by arranging camps and expeditions.
