From the Head of PE and Sport 19.08.2023

Welcome back to all members of the KIS community for what I have no doubt is going to be yet another AMAZING and ACTION packed year of PE and Sport at KIS! I  am looking forward to seeing all the familiar faces and meeting many new ones at one of the many events and activities that the PE Department will be running throughout the year.

Summer sports wrap up!

While many of us may have been getting through our summer reading lists or exploring new places, or simply putting your feet up for a well earned rest after a busy school year. Many students were still out and about representing KIS and beyond in a wide array of sports and activities. 

Liga SupaRimau Season B 

Whilst the final round of the competition was completed at the end of June, I was unable to announce the recipients of the end of season awards presented at the last weekend’s fixtures. 

Congratulations to the following players on being recognised by both their coaches and peers for their outstanding efforts in Season B.

Under 8’s 

Coach’s Player – Eden Park

Most Improved – Ocean Oh

Under 10’s

Coach’s Player – Isaac Fong

Player’s Player – Thomas Clifford

Most Improved – Roy Ryu

Under 12’s

Coach’s Player – Caelan Bromley

Player’s Player – Devon Rao

Most Improved – Justin Kim

As was highlighted many times last year, we were blown away by the speed of development and subsequent improved results in all players throughout Season B. 

Registrations for Season C for Under 12’s are closed due to reaching our maximum squad size again of 20. There are still a few places available for the Under 8’s and Under 10’s. 

Under 8’s is for children currently in Year 3 and Year 4 born in 2015 and 2016. (please note we will not be accepting any registrations from students in Year 2 for this season)

Under 10’s is for students born in 2013 and 2014. 

The league allows for girls to play DOWN an age group. So if there are any girls interested in giving football a try from Year 6 or Year 7 born in 2011 or 2012, then they could play in the Under 10 team. Same rule applies for girls born in the 2013 or 2014 who are eligible to play in the Under 8’s.

Final registrations for Season C will close on Wednesday 23rd August. 

Details regarding training and payments for the upcoming season will be emailed to parents at the end of next week. 

MSSD/MSSS/MSSM

Throughout the past couple of months we have had numerous students competing at MSSD (Local), MSSS (State) and now even MSSM (National) competitions. 

You can see the highlights in the pictures. 

We wish those who have progressed to the next level of competitions including Dashie (8K) for MSSS in athletics and Natalie (9K) going on to MSSM in Ten Pin Bowling the very best of luck in their future events and can’t wait to report back on their achievements. 

KIS students selected in KK and State Teams.

Following on from the successes of our U15 Basketball teams in May last year, four students were selected to play for Kota Kinabalu at the State Cup. Dasha, Pui San and Mischa were all selected for the girls team and Sebastien was picked in the boys team. 

From this event, Dasha was even selected in the Sabah State squad which is a huge achievement and a well-deserved result from the hours of training and commitment she has made to improving her skills. 

KIS – Keeping it Sweaty!

What did you do over the summer break to keep active? We want to see how member of the KIS community look after their health and well-being by being physically active.  

Share a picture or short video of you moving around in one activity or another to earn a dojo or merit and make your way onto the PE Wall of Physical Activity Fame! 

Click on the link here to submit your best pictures!

What’s coming up…

Girls Football World Cup Sunday Session – TOMORROW 20th August

It’s not too late to sign up for one of the two football sessions taking place tomorrow morning here at school. 

Session 1 8:00-9:00am – Years 3-5

Session 2 9:30-10:30am – Year 6-8

To register your child please click this link and complete the Google Form here

Players need sports attire and shoes, a hat and a water bottle. Please no football boots as not all players will have shin guards. 

Hope to see you there!

FOBISIA News 

U15 FOBISIA – 

Training will start next week on the following days. 

The deadline for the 2nd Payment of RM1500 is Friday 25th August.

U13 FOBISIA – Registrations OPEN now!

A letter went home to all parents of Year 7 and 8 students during the week with details about how to register for U13 FOBISIA Friendly Games that will take place in Thailand from the 19th-23rd February 2024.  

Please contact me by email if you did not receive the letter or would like to find out more about what the FOBISIA Games are. 

To register your child to take part you will need to complete the Google Form that can be found here as well as pay the RM1500 deposit by Friday 15th September. 

FOBISIA Invitationals

In addition to the FOBISIA Friendly games which are all multisport events, there are also events for specific sports known as FOBISIA Invitationals. Prior to covid, we have sent students to compete at swimming, climbing and golf events.

FOBISIA Golf Information Session

Fraser Pook who has been involved with coaching Golf as part of our ECA programme and curriculum lessons for 10 years will be running a FOBISIA Golf Information Session for any students and parents who would like to know more about potentially sending their child as part of a KIS Golf Team to the FOBISIA Golf Invitational that will be hosted by the British School Manila from the 4th-6th March. 

The session will take place on Wednesday 30th August at 3:15pm in the Primary Conference Room.

Miss Catriona Watt

Head of PE and Sport