Activities
Extra curricular activities at the school include squash, netball, basketball, football, debating, swimming, chess, tennis, singing, rugby, field hockey, cricket and more. Every student is obliged to take part in inter-house athletics and interhouse swimming. As well as inter-house competitions, South Island School competes in various inter-school competitions such as basketball and football. The school also has a demonstration team of two Asian martial arts: Taekwondo and Kendo. There are also thriving musical activities culminating in a range of performances throughout the year.
The school stresses the importance of extracurricular activity, and each student must do "CAS Hours". Students are encouraged to partake in activities that encourages creativity, that pushes oneself physically and provides some service to the community. The school aims to create well-rounded "International Leaders of Tomorrow".
The school also organizes events such as the Innovation Fashion Show, International Evening, Diwali Night, etc. Such events are wholly managed by the student body.
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