After school clubs and activities are compulsory for every child at the school. Parents are asked to choose two clubs per term, usually representing a balance between active/sport and more intellectually inspiring programmes. Every student is required to stick to any given club for at least a term, reinforcing the idea that any commitment to learning must be followed through.
How do children benefit from after-school activities at BST?
Physical development
When children participate in sports and outdoor activities, they get good exercise and learn life-long habits of keeping mentally and physically fit. Combined with other life skills like learning how to eat right, our physical after-school activities ensure that children know the basics of living a healthy lifestyle.
Creativity
Many different activities can provide an outlet for creativity and problem-solving. Obvious choices are arts and crafts, music, performing arts, but other activities like sports and collecting can teach problem-solving skills. The best clubs for your children are those that encourage their natural curiosity and interests.
Stress relief
Many after-school activities take place in a relaxing environment or promote healthy methods for dealing with stress. The more we are able to find positive ways to deal with stress, the better we feel.
Self-confidence
Learning new skills builds self-confidence. Skills like cooperation, negotiation, and conflict resolutions help our students to interact appropriately with others, which is valuable in all aspects of life, from home to the workplace.
Team spirit
Teamwork is increasingly more important in home life as well as at work. Team sports require children to work together to achieve a common goal and remove the focus from the individual to the team. These aren't the only after-school activities that teach teamwork however, as other clubs like drama and dance also promote teamwork.
