On Tuesday 10th, SEK Qatar hosted another QUESS U13 Boys’ Basketball match against Compass International School Doha. SEK Qatar’s squad was superior throughout the whole game, with a score of 14-0 after the first 20 minutes, and ending the match with 37-14. The man of the match was Ryota Yamazki-Wolff, who had a fantastic performance.

Squad: Adrián García, Alejandro Tebar, Alessandro Benini, Carlos Heredia, Majd Saed, Mario Salvador, Nicolas Montesinos, Oriol Cano Palau, Ryota Yamazki-Wolff, Samuel.

Coach: Mr. Muhammad Mc Intee-Masud.

On Tuesday 26th of April, coaches from Future International Football Academy (FIFA) led a P.E. lesson with Pre-schoolers 3. During the current Unit of Inquiry on “We Play Together”, pupils have been practicing exercises which, estimulate gross and fine motor skills development. FIFA coaches prepared several activities in line with the Unit. Pre-schoolers had lots of fun playing with FIFA equipment.

On Sunday, the 17th of April, Grade 2 classes travelled to Aspire Park. During the current Physical Education Unit of Inquiry of Adventure Challenge, taught by Ms. Dalila Rodrigues and Mr. Eduardo Cary, pupils have been learning about Orienteering. There are several methods of travel in Orienteering sports. During this Unit, the Physical Education lessons were taught with an interdisciplinary approach with the Unif of Inquiry of SOS Earth. Highlighting the need to be aware, and to look after, both human and natural resources, pupils learned about a sport that allows people to navegate in unfamiliar terrains whistle interacting with Nature. This activity was well timed, as it happened on the same week of the worldwide event of Earth Day, on the 22nd of April.

Pupils completed their Orienteering course, divided in five groups, accompanied by a teacher. Both pupils and staff had a chance to explore and play in the fantastic Aspire Park. We were also very pleased with the weather conditions on the day, as it was warm but, not hot. Throughout the course pupils were concious of some human disposals, such as water bottle caps left around the Park. Responsible pupils took action and collected those, either placing them in the several litter bins available in the Park or, by taking them back to SEK Qatar for recycling.

Pupils also had a chance to observe how the Park utilises one of the most important sources of renewable energy (i.e., the Sun), by having solar panels around its lake in order to produce electricity.

In their own words, pupils reported what they enjoyed doing and seeing in this field trip: “Water bridge and running down the hill.”, “We enjoyed exercising.”, “When we went under the water. And, when we saw a big TV.”, “The Nature and the water bridge! The view. The tree trunk litter bins.”, “We loved to explore the park. (…) see the baby ducks.”, “I enjoyed having the pic nic, going around Aspire Park. Also, going on top of the hills and seeing Aspire Park.”, “Enjoyed rolling down the hills.”, “It was very good fun to find the check points.”.

When asked “What choices can people make to keep this Park clean?”, pupils wrote: “By putting trash in the bin, and out of the water.”, “Do not put the garbage on the grass or, anywhere.”, “Stop throwing rubbish on the ground. And also, if they find rubbish on the floor they have to remove it.”, “Make posters that say not to throw garbage on the floor.”, “People plant more and more plants and trees so it gets really beautiful.”, “Throw the trash in the rubbish bins provided. If people see trash they can throw it in the rubbish bin.”.

Take 2 minutes of your time to watch this video by Conservation International with the title: “Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts is Mother Nature | Conservation International (CI)”

See below some photographs of the day.

Some information on playing statistics of the various girls and boys leagues that SEK Qatar is currently competing on. Click on the pictures to check current positions on Basketball, Football, and Volleyball.

On Tuesday, 22nd of March, ten pupils, accompanied by Ms. Paula Rego, participated on a U10 boys’ football tournament organised and hosted by Aspire Academy. This was the second year running that SEK Qatar was invited to participate on this youth tournament. Pupils had lots of fun, and showed great fair-play throughout.

Last weekend, 18th and 19th of March, SEK International School Qatar Junior Masters Champions of Qatar travelled to the city of Dubai to compete in the Volkswagen Junior Masters Middles East Final. Accompanied by Physical Education Teachers Ms. Paula Rego and Mr. Eduardo Cary, the squad did well winning some matches, losing some other.

Please, visit the following link for the full list of matches’ results: http://vwjuniormasters-me-rsportz.com/volkswagen-middle-east-finals-fixtures-and-results/

Squad: Adrián García, Alejandro Tebar, Daniel García, Ignacio Montesinos, Jaime Pombo, John Elsonbaty, Majd Saed, Mario Salvador, Nicolas Montesinos, Oriol Cano, Riordan Jewell-MacGregor.

Well done, team! Great effort, and great achievement!

On Monday 14th of March the U13 Girls’ Football squad travelled to Al Jazeera Academy (AJA) for another match in the QUESS league. This was an important game for the girls as a win would give SEK Qatar a chance to take the lead on the league table. However, SEK Qatar drew the game against AJA. Good luck on the next fixtures!

On Wednesday, 16th of March, S.E.K. Qatar and Doha College West Bay (DCWB), organised their first friendly tournament of football between children attending extra-curricular clubs at both schools. The neighbouring schools in Al Farouq Street, Doha, nearly postponed the tournament due to the rain. However, the weather was favourable in the afternoon, and the fixtures went ahead. A group of 35 children accompanied by Ms. Dalila Rodrigues, Ms. Paula Rego, and Grade 5 pupil Beausoleil Douglas walked to DCWB to meet Mr. John Tapster and his squad. For an hour and twenty minutes, 7-a-side football matches were played, between mixed gender teams.

This was a great collaborative opportunity for both schools which, teach different curriculums. SEK Qatar teaches the International Baccalaureate Curriculum, and DCWB the National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). In collaboration with Mr. Tapster, SEK Qatar’s Physical Education Team will work to organise further friendly events.

Sunday, 13th of March, the QUESS U12 Boys’ Football squad travelled to Sherborne Qatar. The boys played two matches against Sherborne Qatar A and B teams. SEK Qatar won both matches. Results: Sherborne A 0-6 SEK; Sherborne B 0-7. Well done, team!

Sunday, 13th of March, Portuguese Futsal coach Tiago Polido led the MYP Grade 7’s Physical and Health Education lesson together with Ms. Paula Rego and Mr. Eduardo Cary. The focus of the lesson was on coaching technical and tactical aspects of the sport. Grade 6 pupils had a chance to practice the exercises led by Tiago Polido.

The following day, Monday 14th of March, Tiago Polido led another lesson with MYP Grade 6’s.

The Portuguese coach has previously worked in clubs in Portugal, Galicia (Spain), Croacia, and Italy, winning several national competitions throughout his career. Tiago Polido is currently Qatar National Futsal Manager.

The Physical Education team would like to thank national futsal manager Tiago Polido for his availability and collaboration.