In 1996 the Sarvath El Hassan Award Scheme was established in the Middle School to recognise students’ involvement in extra-curricular activities.
The students range in age from eleven to thirteen years.
The activities are classified as Creativity, Activity and Community Service.
Through service in the community, the development of physical skills and the nurturing of creativity, the programme seeks to achieve a balanced personality development in its participants.
Philosophy of the Award
In line with the philosophy of the school and the ideals set out in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, the Sarvath El Hassan Award seeks to encourage the development of the whole child.
The programme is specifically designed to meet the needs of Middle Years School students and to provide an introduction to the ideals of the Creativity, Action and Service & El Hassan Youth Award “CAS & HYA” Programme that students will follow in Grades 9-12.
Aims and Objectives
- To provide students with a wide choice of activities
- To promote the values of participation, cooperation, social responsibility and good citizenship.
- To provide students with the opportunities and skills needed to reach personal goals and aims.
- To develop and nurture the following character traits:
- self reliance and self discipline
- perseverance, commitment and determination
- initiative and originality
- respect for body and mind
- responsibility and loyalty
- tolerance and respect for others
- A minimum of 6 semesters of activities with at least 2 semesters from each of Creativity, Action and Community Service.
- Completion of one ABS Habitat for Humanity Charity Project.
- Completion of one qualifying expedition.
- Must participate in at least one activity every semester.
- Good behavioural record as approved by Head of School.
Requirements for students
In order to qualify for the Sarvath El Hassan Award, satisfactory completion of the following requirements must be met over a period of three years, in grades 6, 7 and 8.