SPORTS AT BISR

The Physical Education Department aims to provide all pupils with the opportunity to develop physical skills and interests through an extensive range of activities.

We also aim to give all students the confidence and understanding to exercise effectively and safely within a healthy and active lifestyle.

Physical Education and Sport at BISR aims to encourage all pupils to

Be committed to PE and sport and make them a central part of their lives – both in and out of school.
• Understand what they are trying to achieve and how to go about doing it.
• Understand that PE and sport are an important part of a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Have the confidence to get involved in PE and sport. They try new activities without worrying about failing.
• Have the skills and control that they need to take part in PE and sport.
• Willingly take part in a range of competitive, creative and challenge-type activities, both as individuals and as part of a team or group.
• Think about what they are doing and make appropriate decisions for themselves.
• Show a desire to improve and achieve in relation to their own abilities.
• To have the stamina, suppleness and strength to keep going.
• Enjoy PE, school and community sport.

 

International Schools Sports League - Riyadh (ISSL-R)

 

The school's impressive sports facilities are used throughout the year to host tournaments as part of the ISSL-R, of which BISR is a member.

The league enables pupils from International schools in Riyadh to compete in a wide range of sporting activities. These include football, basketball, volleyball, athletics, cricket, swimming, table tennis and badminton.

At various times throughout the season, the British International School hosts tournaments in the following sports:

Sports Days/ Swimming Galas

Throughout the year, pupils compete against each other in the annual sports days and swimming galas utilitising our impressive facilities.

Brtitish Schools inthe Middle East (BSME) Games

Pupils from Years 5 & 6 have the opportunity to represent the school at the BSME Junior (Under 11) Games. The event is designed to bring member schools together to compete in a number of sports, and for children in the schools to meet and make friends with other children in British Schools around the Middle East.

Sports in the BSME games include swimming, athletics, netball, soccer and basketball. The BSME Junior games help our pupils to understand the value of healthy competition as well as providing a learning experience in sportsmanship.

The BSME games programme is expanding with the introduction of the Under 15 event to be held in Bahrain in 2010.

Sports Extra Curricular/ After School activities

The pupils are offered an extensive range of extra-curricular sports clubs utilising the facilities within the school. Presently, the school offers extra-curricular sport in football, gymnastics, basketball, table-tennis, badminton, volleyball, cricket, rounders and swimming. The school has its own successful "Tiger Sharks' swim team who train every evening and compete in both regional and national competitions.