Extracurriculars
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Robotics Team Selection Trials
Each February, the school holds trials to select the best learners to form the official Robotics team for competitions such as the World Robot Olympiad (WRO).
- Who it is for
- learners at Bryanston Parallel Medium School interested in robotics
- How to act on it
- Attend the annual February trials hosted by the school.
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Each February, trials are held to select the school robotics team, ensuring that the best and brightest represent BPMS in these exciting competitions.
Chess Curriculum and Practice via ChessKids
All learners are taught chess using a structured curriculum provided by ChessKids. They also have access to live game practice sessions to improve their skills, supervised by Teacher Michelle Kotzé.
- Who it is for
- learners at Bryanston Parallel Medium School
- How to act on it
- Participate in the school’s chess curriculum and access ChessKids platform for live games.
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All learners are taught a curriculum designed by ChessKids, a comprehensive program that enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Cross-country Running Participation
Learners from u/9 to u/13 can join the school’s cross-country running team, which trains for and competes in the D9 District race during Term 3. Training includes morning sessions and weekly Wednesday meetings.
- Who it is for
- u/9 to u/13 learners at Bryanston Parallel Medium School
- How to act on it
- Join the training schedule: morning practices from 07h00 to 07h30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and attend weekly Wednesday meetings.
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During the third term, our u/9 to u/13 age groups lace up their running shoes to compete in the D9 District, showcasing their stamina and determination.
Robotics and Coding Program
Learners at Bryanston Parallel Medium School can participate in a curriculum-integrated Robotics and Coding program. The program prepares students for future challenges and includes opportunities to compete in interschool events and the World Robot Olympiad (WRO).
- Who it is for
- learners at Bryanston Parallel Medium School
- How to act on it
- Enrolment is automatic through participation in the school's curriculum; no separate application required.
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Our fully equipped computer and robotics center is the hub for all learners, where they engage with Coding and Robotics as part of the curriculum.
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Reference
https://bpms.co.za/en/extracurriculars/
Key Takeaways
- Robotics and Coding
- Chess
- Cross-country running
- World Robot Olympiad (WRO)
- D9 District
- February
- Term 3
- 07h00 to 07h30
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Wednesday meetings
- Teacher Michelle Kotzé
- ChessKids
- Bryanston Parallel Medium School
- ChessKids
- World Robot Olympiad
- D9 District
- Teacher Michelle Kotzé
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