Setting a Precedent for Years to Come

Schutz Holds Afterschool Activities for Grades K-8

Alaa El Damaty

In response to many parents' demands, Schutz is running a series of afterschool activities in basketball, drama, music, newspaper, cooking, art and stories, fitness, etiquette, and karate. The first session began on October 20th, and it has been so far a great success.

In the past, a number of different sponsors, such as the PTA and senior classes, have chosen to take over the afterschool activities. They have not always been a success, as many lacked organization. For the past two or three years, this activity seems to have been buried and forgotten about. Many of the parents complained that their kids are not doing any extracurricular activities in school, especially with most of the Junior Varsity sports cancelled. Therefore, the Administration, decided to revive this program under the supervision and coordination of Coach Tamer Melek.

When asked, most of the parents and students agree that so far, the activities have been successful. Most agree that the activities are very well organized, and the parents can follow what, where, and when their children are doing with great ease. Also, most commend the punctuality of the activities.

The price for each activity is 150 L.E. per session. Some activities even require additional fees. The parents question where the money is going. Is this a fee to cover the costs of the activities, or is it a fundraiser that the administration is having? Coach Melek guaranteed that it is just a fee to cover the costs of the activities.

Not only is the goal of this project to improve the skills of the students in the classes they like, but also to encourage student involvement in school activities and to boost the level of teamwork among the students. We hope that this year will set a precedent for the years to come. "I like the activities because you could get practice in a lot of different things. I'm so excited to learn the new cooking recipes!” said Kawthar El Naggar, grade four.

Don't miss the fun; hurry and choose an activity to join!