At One World International School (OWIS), we are committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive intellectually. But we also want to help students thrive physically and emotionally. To fulfil this mission, we offer a rigorous and engaging sports programme and enriching co-curricular activities in our after-school programme.
With these programmes, students develop healthy, life-long habits through safe, age-appropriate activities. Children in our early childhood programme may work on fine motor skills by playing games that involve catching and throwing, for instance. Meanwhile, older students may play a game of football or learn different stretching routines to enhance their flexibility.
Our sports and co-curricular programmes also provide opportunities for students to develop important social-emotional skills. Participating in team sports helps students learn the value of collaboration, and nurtures resilience and perseverance. In the face of setbacks and defeats, students learn to bounce back, adapt and strive for improvement.
The blogs below provide even more insight into sports at OWIS. Please click on the title to read the full post.
Sports Day at OWIS
In spring, OWIS celebrates the valuable role of physical education during Sports Day. A schoolwide event, this festivity encourages students to get moving. From footraces that test speed and agility to challenging obstacle courses that demand physical prowess and mental focus, every moment is an opportunity for students to showcase their skills. Students wear their house colours to make things more interesting and compete against other houses.
Learning Values Through Physical Education
In this blog, we discuss how the fun, action-packed lessons offered through our physical education programme teach students important social-emotional skills. Sports provide an avenue for children to play by the rules and practise honesty. Losing a game can be a teaching moment, too. Children learn that setbacks are opportunities for growth, self-discovery and resilience.
The Importance of Personal, Social and Physical Education in IB PYP
In this blog, we offer more insight into how we incorporate personal, social and physical education (PSPE) learning into our IB PYP curriculum, which serves ages 3 to 11. Children enrolled in this curriculum attend two PSPE lessons per week. During these lessons, students are encouraged to explore their interests, talents and limitations. They are also encouraged to find their role within the larger school community.
The Value of Hobbies and Co-Curricular Activities in Education
Learning isn’t limited to the classroom. With this in mind, we offer a robust co-curricular programme packed with opportunities in the visual and performing arts as well as sports. In this blog, we talk about the far-reaching benefits of hobbies and how we create an environment where students can feel a sense of ownership over their co-curricular pursuits.
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Healthy Relationships
At OWIS, we understand that a healthy mind contributes to a healthy body and that a healthy mind and body contribute to healthy relationships. That’s why we focus on holistic development — an approach that nourishes the whole child. In this blog, we delve deeper into this topic, discussing the techniques our educators use to ensure that students feel empowered in their skin.
Why Is Creativity, Activity, Service So Important at OWIS?
Creativity, Activity, Service, or CAS for short, constitutes a large part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at OWIS. CAS begins in Grade 11 and continues for 18 months. During this time, students connect their classroom learning to real-life scenarios, attain new skills and further develop their unique interests. For example, students may volunteer to coach a youth sports team. Or, they may run a race to raise money for a cause they care about. We talk more about CAS in this blog.
Why Is Physical Education So Important?
In today’s fast-paced world, many schools have reduced physical education to prioritise academics. However, research indicates that adults who had regular P.E. classes in school are more than twice as likely to stay physically active compared to those without P.E. In this blog, we offer more insight into the physical, mental, social and emotional benefits of age-appropriate activities.
Chat With Our Under-16 Football Team Captain
In this blog, we chat with Daksh A., captain of the Under-16 football team and Grade 10 student, about his experience representing the school in the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS). According to Daksh, sports at OWIS enhance his academic experience. “… when you have training and games after school, there is something to look forward to; I feel more excited and less stressed coming to school,” he says. “It makes my overall experience in school much better.”
Chat With Our Under-14 Football Team Captain
To offer parents and prospective students more insight into sports at OWIS, we chatted with Grade 8 student Isato D., the Captain of the Under-14 Football Team at OWIS Nanyang. Isato tells us that serving as captain has taught him important socioemotional skills that help him on and off the field. “I have learned many things from this soccer team. One of them is the ability to communicate,” he says. “When you are on a soccer team, you play with people from other grades than your own, so the key was how well you can converse with them.”
Chat With Our Under-19 Basketball Team Captain
In this blog, we talk with Aditya, captain of the Under-19 basketball team, about his impression of the athletics department at OWIS. According to Aditya, being part of the team has enriched his overall learning experience. “The ups and downs of the season have not only improved my physical skills on the basketball court but have also contributed to my personal growth,” he says. “I’ve learned the significance of teamwork, effective communication and how to handle both success and disappointment gracefully.”
Our Primary Students Shine at the ACSIS Junior School Championship
Last spring, our Grade 1 to Grade 5 students from OWIS Nanyang participated in the ACSIS Junior School Championship. In this blog, we present the impressive results from the competition and congratulate them on their perseverance.
School is about more than academics. That’s why OWIS offers a robust sports programme and enriching co-curriculars. From learning resilience during a tough football match to developing fine motor skills during P.E. lessons, these fun activities encourage students to grow into well-rounded young adults.
To learn more about how sports at OWIS nurtures students’ intellectual, physical and emotional being, book a school tour today!
