Athletics &
Activities
SPOTS NEWSLETTER
To all Leopards,
Below you will find information about upcoming events for Athletics, Activities & Aquatics.
If there are any questions you can contact the Athletics and Activities Office in person or by email:
For Athletics and Activities contact athletics_daa@gemsedu.com
For Aquatics contact Marie Leclerc m.leclerc1_daa@gemsedu.com
We look forward to you getting involved in a great program 24/25!
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The Athletics and Activities Department
TERM THREE ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT SIGN UP DETAILS:
Registration of all external (paid and offered by External Providers) activities will be through the ESM portal.
There will be no internal (free and offered by DAA staff) activities offered this term.
In order to provide and collect all the information in a timely manner we require our DAA parents to fill out all fields and information asked of them during sign ups on the ESM portal.
Please ensure that you have the following information at hand before signing up and entered correctly, leaving no field blank as that requires for us to enter information manually for each student significantly delaying the data collection process:
Name of student, Student ID number, Parent’s email, Grade, Section, Contact number
Enter your child’s name and spelling as it appears in GEMS connect (parent portal) as well as their Student ID number.
Please note that the Student ID number is not the same as their Emirates ID number. You may find the student ID number on your GEMS connect and the back of your lanyard. For example- 12400100234567 or 234567
The phone number and email address entered should be in use as all after school activity communication will be sent to that email address and phone number
For any information regarding external activities (paid activities run through ESM external providers) please reach out to jay.k@esm.ae copying in athletics_daa@gemsedu.com.
Our team will take one week after registrations close for data collection
Confirmation of registration for external activities will be sent through external providers.
JUNIOR LEOPARDS ATHLETICS TEAMS
SIGNUPS:
Our ES athletics team signups fall under the following categories:
Mini & Junior Leopards Basketball - Grades 2-6 (unlimited spaces). Grades 4-6 practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00- 4:00 PM and grades 2-3 practice on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 PM.
Junior Leopards Badminton - Grades 4-5 practice on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM
PLEASE SIGN UP TO THESE ACTIVITIES USING THE GOOGLE FORM LINKED HERE
spring camps
SPRING CAMP FAIR
⭐️EXCITING CAMPS LED BY ESM!⭐️
ESM’s qualified and professional third-party providers are back on campus for Spring Break!
From multi-activity and STEM, baking to arts, there’s something for everyone! 🏃🤖🍰🎨
Register Today - Enjoy exclusive discounts when you sign up now✅
multi-activity camp
The ESM Multi-Activity Spring Holiday Camp operating at GEMS Dubai American Academy for children aged 3 – 12 years old is now open for registrations!
Dates: March 24th to 4th April 2025
Times: Drop off: 8.15 – 8.45am, Activities: 9am – 1.25pm, Pick up: 1.30pm – 1.45pm: Late pick up at 3pm (additional AED250/week/child)
Price: Daily: AED200/day or Weekly: AED765 (after 15% weekly discount – siblings receive an additional 10% discount)
Bus Service: Fixed fee of AED250/week/child for a Door-to-Door service.
Bus Locations: Barsha Heights, Al Barsha 1,2,3, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Park
Please note that the STS bus service will close every Tuesday at 2pm for the following weeks service.
Register: ESM - Spring Camp Bookings
If you have any questions or would like more details about the camp reach out to us at +97150-3611547 or holidaycamp@esm.ae
Piano Lessons Available!
Centre For Musical Arts Term 2: Some limited spots for piano lessons have become available in school this term for students in Grade 2-5. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Lessons will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Sign up now to secure your place before spaces fill up!
Don’t miss out—start your musical journey today!
Register on https://esm.ae/
Weekend Football Community Sessions
Weekend Football Community Sessions for children aged 2.5–6 years.
Currently, our academy sessions at DAA take place on weekends from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, primarily serving families outside the school community. By introducing earlier sessions, we aim to directly engage DAA families, offering a fantastic opportunity for young children to experience football in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.
Exclusive Offer for DAA Parents
To encourage participation, we are delighted to offer:
✅ 1 FREE session for all participants
✅ 20% off all subsequent sessions for DAA families
Proposed Session Details
📅 Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, starting 8th & 9th February 2025
⏰ Timings: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (45 min sessions)
📍 Location: Dubai American Academy (DAA)
👦👧 Age Group: 2.5–6 years
To facilitate this initiative, we kindly request earlier access to either the Elementary Hall or the New Middle School Hall on these days.
About Little Legends
At Little Legends, we focus on 360-degree child development, using sports as a tool to nurture essential life skills such as respect, teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence. Our programs are expertly designed by UEFA-licensed coaches and child development specialists, ensuring that every session is safe, engaging, and age-appropriate.
Session Highlights & Benefits
🔹 Football Skills: Dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control
🔹 Movement & Coordination: Fun agility and balance-building games
🔹 Teamwork & Social Skills: Communication, inclusion, and leadership activities
🔹 Confidence & Sportsmanship: Encouraging self-belief in a positive environment
Expected Benefits for Participants:
✅ Improved physical fitness & motor skills
✅ Boosted confidence & self-esteem
✅ Enhanced focus, discipline & perseverance
✅ Strengthened social skills & teamwork
✅ Early exposure to values such as respect, inclusion, and sportsmanship
Registration Details
Parents will be required to fill out a registration form to confirm attendance. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
📌 Registration Form: DAA Weekend Community Football
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