Co-curricular
Term 2
Co-curricular Activities
In line with our commitment to provide our students with a holistic education, the co-curricular program is an important part of the DIS program. We attempt to offer a variety of activities to cover arts, sports and community service and expose students to activities which are not generally available elsewhere in Dili. Across our entire school we are offering thirty co-curricular activities, providing enriching learning experiences. Our activities build teamwork, social skills, enhance physical and mental health, and provide opportunities for students to learn exciting new skills. We also offer academic support through our after-school study centre for secondary students.
Activities start at 3:10pm and finish at 4:10pm
Extra-curricular activities are dependent upon available expertise, so they can change from term to term.
If you have a skill you would like to offer or know of an activity available in the community that could be included, please contact our extracurricular coordinator on the below email address.
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Co-curricular activity descriptions
After-School Study Centre
Under supervision and with teacher support, students may complete homework, work on assignments or other assessments.
Wheelchair sports
Students will be exposed to a variety of different wheelchair sports while developing the strength, skills, empathy and teamwork required for these sports.
(Limited spaces available)
Swimming Team
This is for confident swimmers who want to go from good to greatness! Students work on refining their technique in the water to improve their ability to swim competitively.
Woodwork
Learn foundational carpentry skills - measuring, sawing, hammering and drilling.
All these skills will be combined to create a project by the end of the Semester.
(Limited spaces available)
Art Express
A supportive place for students to refine technique and develop their own personal creative arts style.
Volleyball Team
Work towards competitions in volleyball through these rigorous training sessions.
Futsal
Work towards competitions in futsal through these rigorous training sessions.
Maths clubs
This is the space for students who have a mathematical mind to deepen their understandings through problem solving, real world connections, and extended mathematical investigations.
Note this is not a support class.
Yoga for wellness
Develop strength, flexibility and improve your balance while learning a range of yoga asanas and conclude each practice with breathing for relaxation and stretching to release muscle and nerve tension. Yoga mats are provided. Students must come with a water bottle.
(Limited spaces available)
Boxing
Learn the skill and discipline involved to be a great boxer from national trainer, Mr. Mateus.
Basketball
Work towards competitions in basketball through these rigorous training sessions.
Dance workout
A dance workout with an emphasis on fun! Bring a change of exercise clothing, a full water bottle and a sense of humour, ready to sweat.
Vocal Training
Develop your singing with friends and enjoy learning new ways to enhance your vocal abilities.
Afternoon Games
A supportive space for student to play games of chance, role-play, and strategy to put their brains to the test whilst also unwinding at the end of the day.
No online games permitted.
Music Club
With the success of our amazing school band, the Notables, Mr Jason is looking to start up a new band of our younger students. If you can already play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or any instrument that might work in a band, then please sign up to audition for the new band. The band needs a singer or two, maybe 3 (looking for male and female) so if you have a voice please sign up to audition. Singers may benefit from signing up to the vocal group on Tuesdays.
Chess Club
We are happy to accommodate beginners to learn chess, but wish to target chess enthusiasts who want to take their game to the next level. Come along and have fun.
Auido-Visual / Web design team
Develop your skills of web-design and understanding of audio-visual systems in this team which we hope will apply the skills learnt in the co-curricular to supporting the whole school.
Journalism
Find out how big issues affect you. Present facts and opinions effectively. Join groups or work alone and learn how to interview, draft, edit and present using a variety of media. Become positive influencers.
Pickleball Tournament
Enhance your skill on the pickleball court with weekly tournaments to kick-start your weekend!