It has been a busy term for PE and sport here at BISAK. Our pupils completed their initial fitness tests and have also completed units of badminton, netball, football and tag rugby in Core PE. Sports clubs have been at a record high and we have enjoyed the buzz of competition and camaraderie, thank you to all of our pupils for this.
Ms Ryan
Head of Senior PE
DPSL Table Tennis
BISAK was well-represented by 10 boys across the U12, U14 and U16 categories, participating in both singles and doubles competitions in the DPSL Table Tennis Tournament on Saturday 19th October. The tournament provided a good standard of play, offering a challenge to our pupils and a chance to elevate their skills against more experienced opponents. Notable performances from BISAK included:
- Hassaan M, 9B winning the U14 DPSL Singles
- Ahmad A, 9A and Ramiz B, 9A clinching the U14 DPSL Doubles
- Subhan F, 7B finishing second in the U12 DPSL Singles
- Abuzer A, 10C securing third place in the U16 DPSL Singles
SAIKAC Table Tennis
On Saturday 30th November, BISAK U14 and U19 table tennis teams competed in the SAIKAC tournament. A very high standard was played. Our U19s finished as winners in the plate final and our U14s reached the Cup final but lost out 5-1 to a more experienced Dhahran side. Well done to all players. A notable mention to U14s Runners Up: Ahmad A, 9A and Ramiz B, 9A.
SAIKAC Tag Rugby
An impressive 64 pupils from Years 7, 8, and 9 represented BISAK in an invitational Tag Rugby Tournament at ISG – ASD. A round-robin format was played creating greater playing opportunities for all involved. The U12s final was shared between BISAK Blue and BISAK Red after a thrilling 6-6 game. The U14s BISAK Red team lost to host ASD 5-4 in the final. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this tournament by coaching, refereeing, and managing our teams – Mr Costelloe, Mr Abu Bakr, Mr Nash, Mr Low, Ms Rigby and Mr Salih.
SAIKAC Cricket
Congratulations to our U19 cricket team for their stellar performance at the SAIKAC U19 Cricket Tournament, emerging as champions in an incredible display of skill, teamwork and perseverance. Please click on the link to read the full tournament report prepared by Vice-Captain Abdullah Hassan BISAK Triumphs at the SAIKAC.docx
- U19 Winning Team: Ali S 13B, Abdullah B 11B, Ramiz B 9A, Saad B 8B, Abdullah F 10A, Mohammad K 10A, Ayoub M 11B, Hassan M 9B, Sulaiman S 8D and Shayaan A 11B.
Netball BSD
In mid-November, our netball teams played friendly matches against British School Dhahran. The U18 and U12 netball teams travelled to the BSD campus while BISAK hosted the U13 & U15 teams. Our seniors lost 25-10, with Patil A, 13A named player of the game. The U12 team won 17-2, with Talia H, 7C named player of the game. BSD edged the win in both the U13 & U15 game despite it being closely contested in parts. Player of the game for U13 was Lana K, 8D and Lucia M, 10C for U15s. Overall, the games were entertaining and showcased the commitment and competitiveness of all players. Special thanks to Ms. Henderson and Ms H Yousef for their support with these games.
SAIKAC Netball
We had the pleasure of taking 36 Netball players to the Netball SAIKAC Tournament in Riyadh. The competition featured high standards, with games officiated by Saudi netball league umpires. Following a round-robin format, our teams competed for placements in the plate and cup competitions. The U15 teams secured 5th & 6th place in the cup competition, while U13 B finished 4th in the plate. The U13 A team made it to the cup playoffs and earned a bronze medal, despite a loss to the eventual champions. Our pupils showcased outstanding behaviour, embodying the core values of BISAK along with character and resilience. Thank you to Ms Hussein, Ms O Kane, Mrs Altaki & Ms Gilbertson for accompanying the trip.
Football Match Year 6 & Year 7 Girls
In preparation for the BSME, our Year 6 and Year 7 Girls footballers played an internal friendly game to help prepare for the upcoming competition in January. It was an opportunity to apply the competition rules, play in a competitive environment and begin to apply some strategies to try to win the game. A worthwhile and enjoyable event. Well done to all the players.