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GEMS Wellington School Qatar

Qatar, Doha

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school offers after-school activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Examples include Mindfulness and Student Wellbeing; Learn to Play the Ukulele; Math Strategy Games; Multi Skills Through Body Movement; Lego Construction; Business Design; Volleyball; Table Tennis; Boxing Fitness; Sporting Games; Ball Sports; Arts and Crafts; DNA Extraction; and Video Editing. The school partners with 8billionideas to run enterprise competitions for Years 1–6 and to provide a WSQ MBA programme for Years 10–13. For Years 5–9, 8billionideas provides a live service platform with 24/7 access to Live Experiences, Courses and Mentors.

Arts and Creative

Arts and Crafts are offered as after-school activities. Learn to Play the Ukulele is available. Video Editing and Lego Construction are provided as creative pursuits.

Cultural and Language

The Voices of Wellington organizes cross-phase events and cultural activities. Ramadan Islamic Calligraphy competitions were organized as part of the WSQ community events during Ramadan 2025. The competition invites students to create Islamic calligraphy with an English translation, promoting cultural understanding. The event was run by the WSQ Year 12 Committee as part of the community events programme.

Social and Hobbies

The school offers sports clubs including Volleyball, Table Tennis, Boxing Fitness, Sporting Games, and Ball Sports. It also provides creative and recreational activities such as Arts and Crafts, Lego Construction, and Video Editing. The Extracurricular Activities page lists these options for students from Year 1 upwards.

Community and Service

The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award for ages 14-24, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Areas of participation include Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills, Adventurous Journey, and Gold Residential Project; completing the Award develops resilience, confidence and communication. The Voices of Wellington organizes cross-phase community events, such as Ramadan Islamic Calligraphy competitions.

Leadership and Professional

Innovation is woven across the curriculum with a partnership with 8billionideas. Years 1–6 participate in annual enterprise competitions; Years 10–13 undertake the WSQ MBA program to develop business and entrepreneurial skills. The 8billionideas platform provides Live Experiences, Courses and mentor support for Years 5–9. Leadership opportunities are complemented by the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, The Magpie Initiative, and The Voices of Wellington.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Mindfulness and Student Wellbeing are offered as an after-school activity. The school provides a range of physical activities, including Volleyball, Table Tennis, Boxing Fitness, and Ball Sports. Additional active options include Sporting Games and Multi Skills Through Body Movement. These programs support both physical and mental health and wellbeing throughout the year.

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Instructs in English
Fees QAR 38,250 - 63,625
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Bus Service No

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