Extra Curricular Activities
The Importance of Enrichment: Enrichment through extra-curricular activities (ECAs) is a vital component of a well-rounded education. ECAs offer students opportunities to explore new interests, develop skills, and build social connections beyond the classroom. These activities enhance learning by providing practical experiences, promoting teamwork, and fostering creativity and resilience. Participation in ECAs not only enriches the educational experience but also prepares students for future challenges by developing their talents and leadership skills.
Learning Clubs and Activity Clubs: We are excited to offer a diverse range of clubs that fall into two main categories: Learning Clubs and Activity Clubs.
Learning Clubs: Learning Clubs focus on academic enrichment and intellectual development. These clubs provide students with opportunities to delve deeper into subjects they are passionate about, support their studies, and develop new skills.
Our Learning Club offerings:
Primary School:
ECA Name |
Year Group |
MTS Scholars* |
Year 6 |
MTS Scholars* |
Year 5 |
MTS Rockets* |
Year 4 |
MTS Rockets* |
Year 3 |
Learning Skills Club* |
Year 6 |
Learning Skills Club* |
Year 5 |
Learning Skills Club* |
Year 4 |
Learning Skills Club* |
Year 3 |
Learning Skills Club* |
Year 2 |
MTS Newspaper |
Year 6 |
MTS Newspaper |
Year 5 |
MTS Magazine |
Year 4 |
MTS Magazine |
Year 3 |
Creative Writing |
Year 2 - 6 |
*Invite Only
Secondary School:
ECA Name |
Prep/Senior/Mix |
English Literature |
Senior |
Prep English Intervention |
Prep |
English Language |
Senior |
G&T Mentoring Programme |
Mix |
Careers Advice |
Mix |
Languages Intervention |
Senior |
Book club |
Mix |
Maths Intervention |
Senior |
Maths Clinic |
Prep |
UKMT and DMSL Prep |
Mix |
Business Intervention |
Senior |
Y11 Chemistry intervention |
Senior |
Science Homework club |
Senior |
Science club |
Prep |
Prep school homework drop in |
Prep |
A-Level phsyics drop in |
Senior |
BTEC applied science |
Senior |
ICT Intervention |
Senior |
Computer Science Intervention |
Senior |
Early GCSE entries |
Mix |
MFL Café / Échange / Intercambio |
Mix |
French / Spanish Grammar |
Senior |
Psychology Intervention |
Senior |
Sociology Intervention |
Senior |
Art Intervention |
Senior |
Geography Intervention |
Senior |
History Intervention |
Senior |
Activity Clubs:
Activity Clubs emphasize physical activity, creativity, and social engagement. These clubs help students stay active, express themselves artistically, and develop teamwork and social skills. Examples include:
Primary Phase:
ECA Name |
Year Group |
Coding |
Year 6 |
Robotics |
Year 6 |
Abstract Art |
Year 6 |
School Choir |
Year 6 |
German |
Year 6 |
Enterprise Club |
Years 2-6 |
Cooking |
Years 5-6 |
Construction |
Years 3-4 |
Spanish |
Year 5 |
Non-Cook Cookery |
Year 3-4 |
Computer Club |
Year 3-4 |
Ukelele |
Year 4 |
French |
Year 4 |
Lego Club |
Year 2-3 |
African Drumming |
Year 3 |
IPad Club |
Year 2 |
MTS Postcards |
Year 2 |
Mask Making |
Year 2 |
Just Dance |
Year 2 |
Mandarin |
Year 2 |
Secondary Phase:
ECA Name |
Prep/Senior/Mix |
Student Journalism |
Mix |
Debating Club |
Mix |
Run Club |
Mix |
Anime Club |
Mix |
Mindfulness by colouring & community |
Mix |
Mindful Meditation |
Senior |
Open Boys Fitness |
Mix |
Open Mixed Volleyball |
Mix |
Open Mixed Football |
Mix |
Open Mixed Rugby |
Mix |
Open Mixed Handball |
Mix |
Open Sports Nutrition |
Mix |
Ju-Jitsu |
Mix |
Lacrosse |
Mix |
Boxing |
Mix |
Open Girls Netball |
Mix |
Open Mixed Badminton |
Mix |
Open Mixed Football |
Mix |
Open Mixed Rounders |
Mix |
World Scholar's Cup |
Mix |
Suduko/ Logic Puzzles Club |
Mix |
Board games |
Senior |
Chess Club |
Mix |
Crochet |
Mix |
Secondary Ukelele |
Prep |
Secondary Dance. |
Mix |
Secondary Cheerleading. |
Mix |
Theatre Fun |
Mix |
Public Speaking |
Mix |
Film Club |
Senior |
Musical Theatre |
Mix |
Claymation |
Prep |
Seconday Choir |
Mix |
DECA Club |
Senior |
Extreem Environment Explorers |
Prep |
World Scholar's Cup |
Mix |
Student Debate Club (Student Led) |
Mix |
Girl-Up (Student Led) |
Mix |
ESM (Paid Clubs)
In addition to our regular clubs, we offer a selection of paid clubs through our partnership with ESM. These clubs provide specialized activities and expert coaching for students seeking proviusion outside of that the school can offer. Please find our ESM Clubs below:
Register online at https://esm.ae/
Click HERE for an example of the ESM Activities
ESM Club Name |
Age Range |
Multisport |
FS1 to FS2 |
Parkour |
Y1-Y5 |
Fine Art |
Y1-Y13 |
Artistic Gymnastics |
FS1-Y6 |
Science and Experiments |
Y1-Y9 |
Kung Fu |
Y1-Y6 |
Football |
FS1-Y6 |
Chess |
Y1-Y7 |
Engineering For Kids |
Y1-Y9 |
Tennis |
FS1-Y6 |
Karate |
Y1-Y8 |
STEM – Robotics and Coding |
Y1-Y11 |
Basketball |
Y1-Y8 |
Badminton |
Y1-Y3 |
Ballet |
Y1-Y9 |
Dance |
FS1-FS2 |
Participating in ECAs is a fantastic way for students to enhance their school experience, discover new passions, and develop essential life skills. We encourage all students to explore the clubs available and make the most of these enriching opportunities.
Sports
At GEMS Metropole we are committed to providing our pupils the foundations of a healthy lifestyle. Within each year group units of study include: Athletics, Invasion Games, Net & Ball Games, Striking & Fielding Games, Gymnastics, Dance and Outdoor pursuits.
School swimming lessons take place in our large outdoor pool. The aim is to provide a fun water based alternative physical activity while developing water confidence, stroke technique and an understanding of water safety.