Campus life

Clubs, sport and culture at DIS.

Co-curricular activities are a vital part of our curriculum. Every Wednesday and Friday, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, learners choose from nine clubs.

9 clubsFrom Ballet to Cadets

Wednesdays and Fridays2:00 to 3:00 pm

SportFootball, athletics, basketball

Clubs

Nine clubs to choose from.

Clubs meet every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

Ballet Club

Ballet builds confidence, discipline and concentration, and gives children a joyful, creative outlet.

Salsa Club

Dance that keeps children fit, flexible and co-ordinated, while they have fun and make new friends.

Creative Arts Club

Developing imagination and original ideas in art. The best work is rewarded.

French Club

Extra practice in French that opens doors to new friends, cultures, books, music and films.

Reader and Debate Club

Reading widely, mastering English and debating topics carefully and constructively.

Drama and Dancing Club

Being bold and creative: writing plays, dramatising events and creating dances, sometimes performed for parents.

Music Club

Learning to play musical instruments, including the djembe drum and the acoustic guitar.

Ananse Club

Ghanaian folktales and their moral lessons, brought to life through drama so our culture lives on.

Cadet Club

Training in discipline, for pupils who may one day want to join the Armed Forces.

Why it matters

Every child is good at something.

The school emphasises that academic knowledge must have practical relevance, so every child does practical work that supports what they learn in class.

Self-esteemEach child finds something they do well, and shines in it.
Making a contributionChildren learn to order their thoughts and add to discussions.
Friendships and teamworkThey learn to work and get along with others.
CommitmentSticking with an activity over time is a lesson in itself.

Beyond the classroom

Sport, music, culture and trips.

Football, athletics and basketball; keyboard, drums and guitar; art and design exhibitions, folk songs and dance; and excursions that take learning off campus.