CCA Clubs – Abdulrahman Kanoo International School

ARKIS CCA clubs

The ARKIS CCA clubs allow students to broaden their lens of understanding by letting them apply skills and strategies from their lessons to different contexts of authentic and real-world connections. These activities assist students to discover their skills and shortcomings while bonding with one another, working as a team, and relieving stress.

Gymnastics

Learn and master the basic gymnastic skills(forward roll, handstand, split, etc.).
Move on to more complicated stunts.

Art/Craft

Improve fine motor skills (cutting, glueing, folding, etc).
Experiment with different materials and techniques with a focus on recycled items.

Taekwondo

Apply the martial arts disciplines.
Learn about the basic Taekwondo kicks.

Pencil Sketching

Learn about the foundational pencil drawing techniques(hatching, stamping, stippling, scribbling, contour lines etc.).
Add tones and textures to refine drawings.

Theatre

Develop an understanding of how to act out plots, dramatizing the problem, climax, and resolution.
Use the space and grouping, props to adapt to an audience.

Quran

Learn to recite verses from the Holy Quran with correct pronunciation
Understand the meaning of the verses.

Cooking

Learn basic measures (length, weight, and capacity).
Learn the importance of safety when dealing with food, utensils, and appliances.
Learn the use of a peeler, grater, and whisker.
Learn how to follow simple recipes.
Learn healthy nutrition practices.

Chess

Develop cognitive skills such as attention, memory, critical analysis, and decision-making capability of students.
To teach basic understanding of the rules, moves, and tricks of chess, for beginning players.

Animation

Learn about the basic animation tools, techniques, vocabulary, and principles using specific software.

STEAM

Explore, create and problem- solve in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Drawing on Glass

Learn the basic techniques of drawing on glass using specific steps, (prepare the surface, tape off the area, paint the glass, and cure according to instruction).
Learn about the different types of glass paint (chalk paint, spray paint, paint pens, and markers).

Debate

Drawing on Glass

Learn about the multiple formats of a debate.
Learn about the style, speed, tone, volume diction, and language used while debating.

French

Familiarize with the language using basic words.
Communicate in different contexts using French.

Decoupage

Learn how to decoupage using different materials.
Apply the art of decoupage on different types of surfaces(metal, tin, aluminum, cardboard, wood or mdf , plastic, etc.).

Sewing/ Embroidery

Learn how to put the thread through the eye of the needle.
Learn basic skills for cutting fabric.

Playing Instruments

Define musical family terms string, woodwind, brass, and percussion.
Read and play the rhythm.
Sing a song.

Digital Designing

Introduce basic digital design concepts and tools to students in a fun and engaging way.
Encourage creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on digital design projects.

Public Speaking

Deliver lucid and logical speeches in a variety of contexts.
Display fluency and confidence in interpersonal and group communication.
Demonstrate their ability to harness their communication apprehension and use it to their advantage.
Apply the basic techniques of effective delivery.