athletics &
Activities
March 23, 2021
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We hope that you look forward to the upcoming Spring Holiday where you will get the opportunity to rest, relax and re-charge you batteries for the final push towards the end of the school year.
Congratulations to all those DAA students who took part in the Dubai School Games – Virtual Chess and ESports – FIFA21 Tournaments. Live rounds will take place after our Spring Holiday for those students who have qualified.
The next Dubai School Games event – Rocket Challenge
For more information and registration please click the link here. Please note students will need to create an account to log in and to compete in the event. Parents will also need to create an account in order to confirm their child’s participation in the event.
Term 3 after school Activities
There will be a 3rd term of activities and sports after the Spring Holiday. Full details, information and registration details has been made available. Please see below how that information has been shared:
Elementary School - Please find the links below
The Middle School registration forms were sent through the respective Grade Level Leaders, and are located on the Athletics Office Bulletin Board. Registration forms for High School students can be found through the HS Bulletin on Google Classroom, and Athletics Office Bulletin Board.
Season Three Practice Timetable
Please be advised that the ES practice schedule is complete. However, the DAA coaches reserve the right to change practice days and times only for MS and HS practices. They will advise students of the practice schedule once registration is completed April 7th.
Please find below important information regarding your child’s participation in our program
DAA COVID19 Policies and Procedures
Please make sure you and your child adhere to these guidelines, as they are put in place for the health and safety of the entire DAA Community
Go Leopards!
ESM SPORTS & Enrichment
ESM Term 3 ASA registrations are open. Here is the link: https://asa.esmplay.com/login.
Dear Parents,
Our trusted swimming providers Hamilton Aquatics are passionate about water safety so would like to invite you to their FREE Water Safety sessions at GEMS Wellington International School on Wednesday 31st March and Thursday 1st April. Hamilton Aquatics Swimming Teachers and Coaches will be discussing safety tips with the swimmers, teach them different ways to stay safe and give you access to free water safety activity packs and resources.
There will be awards and certificates for the children after they have completed their water safety session, along with access to a downloadable water safety activity packs with puzzles and games for your child to complete.
In order to sign up to the FREE Water Safety sessions please enter your details here to receive a call back https://watersafety2021.hamiltonaquatics.ae/
If you require further help or information please contact daa@hamiltonaquatics.ae / alexthewlis@hamiltonaquatics.ae / hallowedsibanda@hamiltonaquatics.ae
Kind Regards
Hamilton Aquatics – DAA Team’’
Athletics & Activities Office Contacts
Athletics DirectorScott Hibbard: s.hibbard_daa@gemsedu.comAquatics CoordinatorMarie Leclerc: m.leclerc1_daa@gemsedu.com
Athletics & Activities AssistantYvonne Sidani: y.sidani_daa@gemsedu.com