At H.I.S. we offer an extensive after-school activities program so as to develop the students’ talents in many different areas.  All studies show students greatly benefit from being involved in extracurricular activities.  The benefit gained from being involved in after-school activities is learning time management.

In the 2007-2008 school year we plan to offer:  Volleyball, six-a-side soccer, basketball, badminton, tennis, track & field, softball, cricket, cross country, intermediate band, advanced band, voice lessons, life drawing, quiz team, cooking, art club, welding art, photography, naturalist outings, clay work on wheels, computers, drama and dance. Students need the support of their parents to learn to make choices about what to become involved in and how to budget their time.  The rule of thumb tends to be that students should be involved in no more than two activities per quarter.

Expectations of Team and Club Participation
Students traveling locally – and especially internationally – as participants in an organized group event (an ISSEA sports team, for example) must travel, stay and return together as a group both for safety purposes and to ensure the integrity of the group.

Students who commit to a school trip do so with the understanding that they are integral to the activity.  Students who commit to the club activities, including optional events such a s MUN and sports trips, and then withdraw from the event, may not be allowed to participate in the next season or offering of that club at the discretion of the activity leader in conjunction with the Principal and Director.

The ISSEA Tournament
H.I.S. is a proud member of the International Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa (ISSEA).  Our participation in ISSEA tournaments has given our students the opportunity to travel to South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.  The experiences and rewards of these competitions have enriched our students’ lives and furthered their education. Harare has also been the host of soccer, volleyball, and basketball tournaments.