School Life

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

At Doha British School Rawdat Al Hamama, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. Our Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) are a vital part of the DBS Way, designed to nurture well-rounded individuals and develop the core character traits that define our school community — Motivation & Ambition, Honesty & Integrity, Resilience, Respect, Inquisitiveness, Self-Confidence, and Community Spirit.

Through a rich and varied ECA programme, students are encouraged to explore their interests, challenge themselves, and collaborate with others. Every activity — whether creative, academic, or athletic — is an opportunity to build confidence, teamwork, and personal growth.

Below is an indicative list of the type of ECA activities that have been on offer:

🎨 Creative & Cultural Activities

Students express themselves, think critically, and build confidence through activities such as:

• Arts, Crafts and Pottery
• Arts and Craft (KS2)
• Arabic Calligraphy
• Drama
• Creative Writing
• Debate Club
• English BSME Competition
• App Design BSME Competition
• Islamic in English
• Music Instruments & Performance

⚽ Sports & Physical Development

Our extensive sports programme builds resilience, discipline, and teamwork through:

• Football (KS2)
• Football for All (KS1)
• Girls’ Multi-Sport
• Boys’ Multi-Sport
• Boys’ Swimming Club
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Yoga
• Stay n Play – Multisport
• Dance
• Walk and Talk

💻 STEM & Enrichment

Encouraging inquisitiveness and innovation, students engage in:

• ICT and Coding Club
• App Design (BSME Competition)
• Creative Construction Club
• Gardening and Wildlife Club

🌱 Wellbeing & Personal Growth

To support emotional balance and personal development, students take part in:

• Mindfulness Colouring
• Walk and Talk
• Yoga
• Gardening and Wildlife

💫 Character in Action

Every ECA provides a platform for students to apply the DBS character traits in real-world contexts — showing resilience on the pitch, inquisitiveness in coding, confidence on stage, and community spirit through collaboration and service.

Together, these experiences create confident, capable, and compassionate young people ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.