Extra-curricular activities (ECAs) are regular school-based activities outside the normal school timetable. We offer a full range of academic, art, sport, service and cultural activities. Through ECAs, we aim to:
- build on the school curriculum;
- provide enjoyment;
- develop a sense of, and opportunities for, achievement;
- encourage participation;
- develop social skills and teamwork;
- keep to a minimal cost;
- encourage increased levels of responsibility;
- encourage a commitment to improvement and excellence; and
- develop a tradition of activities that integrate with the local community.
Activities are age-appropriate and become increasingly challenging as students get older.
HOW TO ENROL IN AN ECA
ECA are available to students from Preparatory to Year 12. There are no Extra Curricular Activities offered for Reception students and Preparatory students will only be able to access ECAs from Term 2.
At the end of each term, a list of the proposed ECAs for the next term is shared with families. Please note that it is a proposed list only and the final list may change, for example if there are not enough enrolments for a particular activity. Any changes to the schedule will be published in Dhanara. Activities that involve sporting competitions may require a commitment to practice sessions and competition fixtures.
Prior to the signup opening, all new families will receive an email from Schoolsbuddy, our platform for ECA enrolment, so you can activate your accounts. (Existing families can set a new password if they have forgotten their credentials by going to the same site). Once signup is open, parents can go to
https://aishk.schoolsbuddy.net/ and register for activities.
If you do not receive an email, please contact Ms Agnes Lam in the ECA/Sport Office on
eca_sport@aishk.edu.hk. Please ensure you use a new password when setting up your account, as you may want to share your login details with your children.
FIELD & PLAYGROUND ACCESS
Students who have to wait for activities to start must wait in the Library or be supervised by an adult on the Sports Terrace.
The field and outdoor play equipment are not supervised by staff after 3:00pm, however students may play in the undercover playground if they are directly supervised by a parent/guardian. The playground will be cordoned off at 4:30pm if the area is needed for a school purpose. Students may not enter any of the ECA areas unless their tutor is present.
CANCELLED ECA
If an activity is cancelled, we will contact Primary parents directly. We will contact Primary and Secondary students through their class teacher and automatically place students on regular school buses where appropriate. A ‘make up’ class will not be offered if a class is cancelled, or your child is absent.
The ECA office will contact parents via the School App or email if an ECA is cancelled.
BEHAVIOUR
We may refuse an application or exclude a student if their behaviour disrupts the activity. Parents will be advised if a student is behaving inappropriately.
PAYING FOR ECA
ECA fees are added to school accounts at the end of the term. If you wish to pay by internal account (direct debit), cash or cheque, you should show your preference in the enrolment process. Your payments/charges will be listed on your school fees account.
Course fees are for one term only. Students can ‘trial’ an ECA for the first week only, after this time the full term’s fee for the ECA will be charged.
PICK UP AFTER ECA
Students being picked up by a parent or guardian after an activity should be collected promptly at the classroom/facility specified. Students using the late bus are to go directly to the bus when their ECA is completed.
RESPECT TUTORS & COACHES
In some cases, to enhance student learning, the tutor or coach may request that parents not be present during classes - please respect this decision. If a coach or tutor is unable to take their activity due to unforeseen circumstances, we will make alternative arrangements.