In the fourth cycle of activities, Health and Wellness offers the following activities: Middle School Basketball, Swimming, Quiz Bowl and Chess with an overview of each offering detailed below.
Basketball will be offered for the U14 age group. U14 is focussed on participation and learning the basics.
U14's will practice twice per week for 1 hour each. See the 'Program Cycle Schedules' page linked on the Home page for details.
The U14's will participate in both RSAC and SAIKAC tournaments. Dates and locations are as follows:
U14 Girls - RSAC 12th May @ JPGS, SAIKAC 1&2nd June @ AISJ
U14 Boys - RSAC 12th May @ BISJ, SAIKAC 1&2nd June @ BISR
NOTE: The U14 Boys SAIKAC tournament is in Riyadh and has a travel cost associated with participation. Those that commit to the program will be communicated with directly about this cost.
We are delighted to be able to offer a TKS Swim program which will include a variety of opportunities for students to get involved and develop their enjoyment of swimming as well as their technique and provide opportunities for competitive swimming.
In addition to curriculum lessons, there are 2 co-curricular swim program offerings during Cycle 4 with different focusses:
TKS Swim Club for students who would like to develop their technique further and possibly compete at additional events throughout the year. Open to students from G4-12 during Cycles 2, 3 & 4.
TKS Swim Development for students who would like to develop stroke technique, take the first steps towards possible competitive swimming and have some fun with activities/games that also contribute to technique development. Open to students from G1-7 during Cycles 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Students who sign-up for any of these activities will have a swim assessment to group them accordingly based on their swim technique and experience. Some students may be recommended to attend the KAUST Recreation Learn To Swim program to develop their confidence and technique prior to being able to join the activities offered at TKS.
To be able to offer this extensive program from G1-12 throughout the year there will be costs for student participation in all swim activities except the TKS swim team. These costs have been aligned with the KAUST Recreation Learn To Swim Program.
For detailed information regarding the structure of, and criteria for participation in, each of the swim program offerings in addition to specific information regarding the costs, please refer to the TKS Swimming Website.
Quiz bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more.
This student-led club will be focussed on enjoyment (with some competition too). From beginners to experts, anyone interested in playing chess is welcome to join this activity.
Available in Cycles 1 & 4
Initiation to yoga to develop strength, flexibility, balance and breathing practices.