The physical education programme at OWIS is designed to promote physical, social and emotional development in our students while simultaneously teaching them about the importance of healthy competition and teamwork. Our specialist-led classes incorporate the fundamentals of both team and individual sports while also teaching students about the value of making physical activity a lifelong healthy habit.
In addition to our physical education programme, students at OWIS have the opportunity to get involved in team sports. These co-curricular activities allow students to connect with their classmates and teachers while competing against other schools in the area.
From early childhood through secondary school, our sports curriculum consists of age-appropriate activities that build on students' existing skill sets and help them form new ones. Here's an overview of what we offer in our physical education programme and our after-school sports activities.
Gymnastics
Bat and ball skills
Dance
Teamwork challenges
Students continue to refine skills and movements in organised sports as they progress from one grade to the next.
Striking and fielding
Net and ball games
Aesthetic performance
Athletics and outwitting opponents
Dance
Ultimate frisbee
Outdoor adventure challenges
Table tennis
Karate
Multisports
Fitness boot camp
Cheerleading
Karate
Football
Basketball
Netball
Tennis
Cheerleading
Karate
Athletics
Netball
Basketball
Table tennis
Football
Touch rugby
Cheerleading
Student led team sports within the House system are directed by House Captains who are responsible for organising teams and ensuring fair play.
Students have the opportunity to use their skills on behalf of a team and take pride in what they've learned and accomplished. Sports provide an excellent way for students to enjoy a sense of community with other House members. Participation is easy because there's no need to sign up. House Captains select the teams ahead of time.
Team sports help to lay the foundation to prepare our children to be tomorrow's dynamic leaders.
At this age, health and fitness in school are intended to challenge students' locomotor abilities. We provide a safe, comfortable environment for young children to learn to use and control their bodies through coordination and balance, take risks and challenge their abilities. Engaging lessons get our students excited about sports and exercise.
At this level, our physical education programme aligns with core values of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), including the units of inquiry students explore in the classroom. Participation in team sports enables children to be more resilient, learn self-control, form healthy relationships and of course, boost their physical health.
In our secondary school sports programme, the PE curriculum includes two specialists classes per week. Every year, students participate in seven units, and each lasts 5-6 weeks. Well-thought-out units are designed to promote skills in 4 areas:
Thinking skills - engaging and preparing for lessons
Attitude and approach to activities and sports
Performance and motor skills
Demonstrating knowledge and application of skills
These skills are important not only in individual and team sports, but they're also essential for success in higher education, careers and all other areas of life.
All students at OWIS have sports instruction but those students that wish to pursue further studies in PE have the option to complete an CAIE IGCSE in Physical Education in Grade 9 and 10. For our IBDP student physical education is covered under their CAS programme.
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Alison is originally from Australia and has 7 years of teaching experience, 6 of which was in her field of Physical Education and she spent 1 special year teaching High School Science. She has a Bachelor of Health Science (Majoring in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) from the University of Western Sydney and a Master of teaching from the University of Western Sydney.
Alison is excited to educate the students at OWIS on what it means to have a healthy and balanced lifestyle, which they can carry with them throughout their life. She has a real passion for sport/physical activity and hopes to encourage more students to be active and develop a lifelong love for sport.
Alison is looking forward to her time at OWIS as she loves the school’s values, especially kindness, that the school surrounds itself with. She is excited to be part of such a diverse community.
Alison loves playing any sport, netball and football (soccer) being her favourite. When she has the time, she loves reading books and travelling around South East Asia. So far she has travelled to 6 different countries and hopes to explore more in the coming years.
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Daniel is a native of Singapore and graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Science (Professional Counselling) and a Postgraduate certificate in Education. He is also a registered Clinical Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling.
Daniel began in his career in the field of counselling and has counselled many youth as a professional counsellor for over 8 years. He then transitioned to teaching physical education for youngsters and he wants his students to have fun while playing sports and staying fit.
Daniel’s goal is to create a safe environment for students where they are free to express themselves and be the best version of themselves. Throughout his educational journey Daniel had the opportunity to be taught by teachers who cared tremendously and impacted his learning experience. This motivated and inspired him to become the teacher that he is today.
Daniel loves going to the beach, playing soccer and hanging out with his dog in his free time!
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Surya Raman graduated from National Institute of Education, NTU, Singapore as a Physical Educator and has been teaching in Ministry of Education schools for more than 7 years. He loves the outdoors and strives to teach PE in creative and engaging ways to all his students.
He is excited to be able to share his knowledge and expertise in sports science with OWIS students. He believes that through sports and PE, students will be able to create a positive mindset and become great individuals in society.
Surya Raman enjoys being outdoors; he is an avid surfer and is into fitness (at the gym). His forte is soccer and he plays the sport every weekend. When not active, he loves listening to music and hanging out with his friends. He is excited to be a part of the awesome OWIS community!
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Darren graduated with Masters degree in Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor degree in Social Science from Charles Stuart University in Australia. He is also a certified Welmed and Fitness trainer, Technical Education teacher, Fitness Instructor, NAPFA Tester and Beep Tester.
Darren has taught Physical Education and has been the head of the department in Singapore schools. He also had an opportunity to be part of a non-profit organisation dealing with intellectual disabled athletes based in Washington DC and Singapore.
Darren firmly believes that all children are raw pieces of diamond and with polishing, they will dazzle and shine. He is also a strong believer in 'inclusive' sports where all athletes are treated equally regardless of their physical ability, and must have access to equal opportunity to participate in any form of sporting events and activities.
Darren has represented Singapore in Rowing in the 2005 SEA Games that took place in Philippines. He still maintains this sport and works out in the gym to stay in shape. Darren spends his weekends volunteering at a local elderly nursing home. He also likes to read books and play the drums.
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