Recreational Sports
For students looking to have fun, stay fit and try new activities, our weekly ECA recreational sports programme (shown below) offers a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether through social games, skill-building sessions or casual play, students develop confidence, teamwork and a lifelong appreciation for movement.
Competitive Sports
For those eager to challenge themselves and represent DBIS, students can engage with our competitive sports programme, which provides structured training, coaching and participation in leagues and tournaments. Athletes refine their skills, build resilience and experience the thrill of teamwork and competition.
To learn more about the competitive sports program please visit the dedicated website or reach out to the Director of Sport Emily Hull.
Yoga
Our Early Years Yoga ECA is a playful, calming session designed to help young students build balance, coordination, and body awareness through simple poses, movement games, breathing, and short mindfulness activities. Each week, children will stretch, relax, and practice focusing their attention in a fun, supportive environment- helping them develop confidence, self-regulation, and healthy habits they can use in the classroom and beyond.
Multi-Sports
This ECA gives children the opportunity to explore a range of fun mini-games and sporting activities in an active, supportive environment. Through play-based sessions, students will develop ball skills, coordination, balance, agility, and overall gross motor skills. The focus is on participation, confidence, enjoyment, and helping children build a positive early connection with sport.
Ball Skills/Team Games/Multi-Sports
Years 1–2
The Year 1–2 Ball Skills ECA helps young students develop fundamental movement and coordination through fun, game-based activities. Students will practise throwing, catching, rolling and striking using a variety of balls, building confidence, teamwork, and basic motor skills in an engaging and supportive environment.
Yoga and Mindfulness
Years 1–2
This ECA offers a fun, calm, and supportive space for Year 1–2 children to explore gentle movement, breathing techniques, relaxation, and mindfulness. Each session includes simple yoga poses, games, storytelling, guided visualisations, and breathing exercises to help students develop balance, coordination, body awareness, focus, and emotional understanding. The emphasis is on wellbeing, confidence, and helping children learn simple strategies to calm their minds and bodies.
Hockey
Years 5–6
Calling all Primary School hockey enthusiasts! Learn the fundamentals of the game, improve your stick-handling skills and work on your teamwork and sportsmanship in a supportive and encouraging environment. Our coaches are dedicated to helping you develop your game and have a great time while doing so.
Rope Skipping
Years 4–6
This ECA provides students with a fun, high-energy opportunity to improve fitness, coordination, agility, rhythm, and confidence through rope skipping. Students will learn and practise a range of skills and tricks, from basic jumps and crossovers to more advanced combinations such as double unders. Sessions will focus on participation, personal progress, stamina, and enjoyment in a supportive environment.
Introduction to Martial Arts
Years 1–2
This ECA introduces students to martial arts in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Open to all experience levels, students will develop fundamental techniques, movement skills, self-discipline, focus, agility, strength, and confidence. Sessions will emphasise respect, self-control, perseverance, and safe practice while helping students build skills that support them both inside and outside the dojo.
Football
Years 3–12
Are you looking for a fun and competitive way to improve your football skills? Look no further than our football enrichment programme! Our experienced coaches provide top-notch training and guidance to help young players develop their techniques, tactics and teamwork on the field. Sign up for our football enrichment programme in both Primary and Secondary, and let the game begin!
Netball
Years 3–12
Looking to stay active and make new friends? Join our netball ECA for Primary and Secondary students! Develop your skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, everyone is welcome to join.
Badminton
Years 5–13
This ECA provides students with the opportunity to develop their badminton skills in a supportive, active, and enjoyable environment. Open to a range of experience levels, sessions will focus on key skills such as serving, rallying, footwork, shot selection, positioning, and game play. Students will be encouraged to improve their technique, build confidence, and develop a greater enjoyment of the sport.
Basketball
Years 3–12
Elevate your game with our basketball enrichment programme! Designed for young athletes looking to take their skills to the next level, our coaches will provide training in all aspects of the game – from shooting and ball-handling to defensive strategies and teamwork.
Running Club
Years 4–13
This ECA gives students the opportunity to build fitness, confidence, and enjoyment through running in a supportive and encouraging environment. Sessions may include group runs, short sprints, longer-distance challenges, pacing activities, and fun races, with options for different levels of experience and ability. Students will be encouraged to set personal goals, celebrate progress, and enjoy the benefits of staying active.
Table Tennis
Years 4–13
This ECA provides students with the opportunity to enjoy table tennis in a fun, active, and relaxed environment. Sessions will focus on play, participation, friendly competition, and developing basic skills such as serving, rallying, movement, and shot selection. Open to a range of experience levels, the ECA encourages students to stay active, challenge themselves, and enjoy connecting with others through the game.
Water Polo
Years 7–9
This ECA introduces students to the fast-paced, team-oriented sport of water polo in a fun, active, and supportive environment. Participants will develop swimming fitness, ball-handling skills, passing, shooting, movement, and tactical understanding while building strength, endurance, and coordination in the water. Sessions encourage participation, teamwork, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.
Strive Athlete Development
Years 9–13
This ECA focuses on building students’ overall fitness, strength and athletic performance through structured training sessions. Students will develop fundamental movement skills, improve strength and conditioning, and learn techniques to enhance speed, agility, and endurance.
Beach Sports
Years 9–13
This ECA gives students the opportunity to enjoy active, team-based sports in a fun beach environment. Through activities such as frisbee and volleyball, students will develop throwing, catching, movement, striking, and game-play skills while improving fitness and confidence. Open to all ability levels, the sessions focus on participation, teamwork, healthy competition, and enjoyment in the outdoors.
Fitness
Years 7–13
This ECA provides students with the opportunity to stay active, build strength, and improve overall fitness in a supportive and motivating environment. Sessions may include a range of activities such as cardio, strength training, circuits, mobility, and stretching, allowing students to challenge themselves at an appropriate level. Open to all fitness levels, the ECA encourages participation, confidence, personal progress, and enjoyment in developing healthy habits.
Cricket
Years 7–13
Calling all cricket enthusiasts! Join our extracurricular cricket club for an exciting opportunity to hone your skills, teamwork and sportsmanship on the field. From mastering the perfect drive to perfecting your bowling action, our club offers a fun and supportive environment for all levels. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of our cricket enrichment – sign up and get ready to hit it out of the park!
Volleyball
Years 7–13
This ECA provides students with the opportunity to develop their volleyball skills in a fun, active, and supportive team environment. Sessions will focus on key skills such as serving, passing, setting, hitting, movement, positioning, and game play. Open to a range of experience levels, the ECA encourages participation, teamwork, confidence, fitness, and enjoyment of the sport.