COBIS Primary Games 2016 Brochure - A4

COBIS Primary Games 2017

Hosted by Stantonbury,
a member of the Griffin Schools Trust

As we come together for the COBIS Games, held in the UK for the first time
this year, COBIS is reminded of the commitment to nurture, develop and
recognise student talent and achievement both within the classroom and
through a range of exciting extra curricula activities.
The COBIS Games is the perfect example of this commitment in action. All
participants are set to enjoy the competitive spirit of the Games, which
provides the perfect opportunity for teams to strive for success and
showcase their individual and collective talents.
We are delighted to welcome students, team leaders and parents from
COBIS schools from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East to the UK. All
connected to the Games fully appreciate the level of commitment shown by
all competitors and coaches whilst training and preparing for the Games.
With this in mind, the energy of the Games will be high and shared equally
between spectators, officials and competitors alike.
As the COBIS Games grows, it becomes increasingly clear that this event is
not possible without the dedication and commitment of our hosts and
organisers. I hope you will join me in thanking the staff at Stantonbury for
welcoming us to their campus and the team at COBIS Head Office for
organising such a professional and well-spirited tournament.
Finally, on behalf of the growing family of COBIS schools across 78
countries and 5 continents, all good wishes for the Games ahead – a truly
exciting tournament!

Colin Bell
COBIS CEO

It is a personal pleasure and privilege to welcome the
COBIS Primary Games to Stantonbury on behalf of the
Griffin Schools Trust.
Both the COBIS and GST families of schools share
many of the same values: all-round excellence in
education, challenge for every individual and the
celebration of diversity. Participation in international
sporting events is a wonderful way for students to
demonstrate all these.
So I wish all our guests an enjoyable stay in
Stantonbury and three memorable days of competition
and friendship

Jennifer Bray
Chair, Griffin Schools Trust
Member of the Board of COBIS

The Griffin Schools Trust is delighted to be
hosting the COBIS Primary Games at
Stantonbury for this first year that the Games
are being held in the UK.
GST is a family of schools which offers an
independent-style education in the state-
funded sector in the UK. Our schools are very
individual but share a strong family
resemblance, built on our three pillars of
Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and High
Achievement. Our annual arts and sports
festivals are just two of those traditions.
We are very grateful to GST and COBIS staff
who have worked so hard together to organise the Games. Special thanks are
owed to our Director of Sport, Sarah Collings, and our Development Director,
Marissa Davis, as well as Catriona Lawless and Sakina Zafar at COBIS.
To be hosting the COBIS Primary Games this year is both a pleasure and an
honour. What an opportunity for students from so many countries to meet in
sporting competition, to applaud victories generously, to be graceful in defeat
and to learn from each other about the very different communities in which
they live and go to school. They have in common a very exciting challenge: GST
and COBIS students are all world citizens to whom the future belongs.

Liz Lewis
Griffin Schools Trust Joint CEO and Founding Member

British International School, Cairo

All the BISC students are eagerly anticipating the Primary COBIS Games in
April, so much so they were all willing to sacrifice the first week of their
Easter holidays to attend the event. The School has attended three
previous Primary Games - in The Netherlands, Abu Dhabi and Kazakhstan
- and four of the team took part the competition last year, each one being
memorable in their own way.
We would like to thank the organisers for arranging this opportunity for
the students to experience the unique atmosphere of a COBIS Games.

British International School, Riyadh

The British International School of Riyadh are ecstatic to be selected for
their first Primary COBIS Games. The students have been working hard
during training and are looking forward to competing in all three sports.
For some students this will be their first time in the UK, with nationalities
from Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan as well as Britain and America. We are
excited about competing against a range of international schools and
making new friends from all over the world.

Children’s International School, Lekki

CIS is a leading provider of first class primary and secondary education in
Lagos, Nigeria. The school is accredited as a British School Overseas and is
an accredited member of COBIS.
We are an international school with over thirty countries represented in
our student population. We offer a rich, diverse and stimulating extra-
curricular programme that appeals to all of our students.
The athletes representing us at the 2017 COBIS Games have worked really
hard and they are a mix of four Year 6 students, whilst the rest of the team
are in Year 5. We are coming as first time participants but collectively, we
are highly motivated and are hoping to make positive impacts at the
Games.
We would like to thank COBIS and Stantonbury School, Milton Keynes for
hosting us at the COBIS Games 2017.

Dubai English Speaking School

Dubai English Speaking School are extremely excited to take part in their
first ever COBIS Games in the UK this year. After recently being crowned
BSME Champions 2017 (at the British Schools in the Middle East Games)
they are keen to test their skills against British schools from across the
world. The squad is made up of predominantly Year 6 students, but we also
have 2 very keen Year 5s joining the team. The whole squad is looking
forward to meeting new friends from across the world and wants to wish
all competitors in this year’s COBIS Games the best of luck!

Haileybury, Almaty

Haileybury Almaty are extremely excited to be competing in another
COBIS Games having taken part in all competitions since it originated in
2012. Our Kazakh and Russian students are very enthusiastic and cannot
wait to compete in all activities. It is a long journey from Kazakhstan to the
UK, but our students could not be more ready for this fantastic experience
and opportunity!

Haileybury, Astana

Haileybury Astana School is extremely excited about competing in the
2017 Primary COBIS Games this year after hosting the 2016 Games in
Astana. We are looking forward to competing following a year of hard
training in the three pursuits. We are also looking forward to once again
being part of the COBIS community and meeting other competitors from
around the world. Both the spirit and philosophy of the COBIS Games are
extremely special and we feel privileged to have this opportunity once
again.
Good luck to all schools from Haileybury Astana 5 and 6 COBIS Team!

International British School of Bucharest

Our COBIS Primary Games Team are training hard and really looking
forward to competing in their first Games. During training they have been
lucky enough to meet Romanian Olympic and National competitors,
inspiring them with their stories and offering advice. They have already
experienced just how motivational sport can be and the team are eager to
meet and compete with the other teams from around the world in the spirit
of friendship and fair play.

International School of Moscow

The International School of Moscow was founded in 2007 and has been
competing in the COBIS Games since 2013. Last year our teams performed
extremely well in both Dubai and Astana and had 2 top 5 finishes in the
competitions. Many of our current pupils experienced the COBIS Games
last year with many of last year’s primary team now making up the
secondary team. We also welcome some brand new pupils for their first
ever COBIS experience. The team have been working extremely hard since
September and we hope to emulate if not even surpass our achievements of
last year.
GO LIONS

Jumeirah English Speaking School

Jumeirah English Speaking School, Dubai was established in 1976 under
royal decree and was one of the first British schools in the UAE. It has now
grown into 2 primary schools (JESS Primary and JESS Jumeirah and 1
secondary school (JESS Secondary) educating 2000 pupils from around 70
nationalities in total. JESS has developed an outstanding academic and
cross-curricular programme which has made it a highly sought after school
for parents who wish their children to undertake a not for profit British
education within an international context.
This is our first visit to the COBIS Games and all pupils, parents and staff
are very excited about our involvement. We think we will do quite well in
the swimming and athletics but the football may prove to be more tricky!
However, we can’t wait to get there and meet so many potential new
friends from all over the world.

Kings College, The British School of Madrid - Soto de Viñuelas

The Kings College Madrid, Soto de Viñuelas is pleased to be attending this
year’s COBIS Games in the UK. Having unfortunately missed out on last
year’s competition we are eagerly anticipating what should be a wonderful
event. The students have been training really hard are looking forward to
competing with and getting to know other students from around the world.
The Games give us the opportunity to test ourselves against some very
strong competition and we are all looking forward to the challenge. See you
in Milton Keynes!

Kings College, The British School of Madrid - La Moraleja

As a school, we are looking forward to taking part in our 3rd Primary
COBIS Games Competition. We had an amazing time last year in
Kazakhstan and cannot wait to do it all over again. Most of the pupils
coming this year also came last year so know exactly what to expect this
time round. We have been training hard all year and look forward to seeing
if all that hard work pays off.

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong (NAIS) is a member of Nord
Anglia Education’s global family of 43 premium international schools in
Mainland China, South East Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle
East. In total, 8,000 teachers and school staff look after more than 32,000
students globally. NAIS opened in September 2014 and now teaches
Primary (Years 1 – 6) and Secondary (Year 7, 8 & 9) and as the school
grows it will move into Years 10 through 13. NAIS follows the English
National Curriculum adapted to the needs of our international community
to prepare for IGCSEs and the IB Diploma.

St Catherine’s British School in Athens

St. Catherine’s was established in 1956 in the grounds of the British
Embassy in Athens. Although originally intended to provide education for
children from Britain and the Commonwealth, it now teaches 1154 pupils,
aged 3 to 18 years, from 54 nationalities from across the world. St
Catherine’s has developed an outstanding academic and cross-curricular
programme which has made it the first choice school for most local and
expatriate families who wish their children to undertake a British
education within an International context.

St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi

The athletes representing our School are a mix of (4) Year Fives and the
rest, Year Sixes including a mix of School captains. The children all possess
various talents in other areas e.g. scholastics, music etc but ultimately are
all individually and collectively passionate about sports and competition.
Returning as the first three time, back to back Champions, we are all very
excited and know that there are high expectations for our team, who have
been training very hard since the beginning of the School year.
Thank you COBIS and Stantonbury, for hosting us and for this fantastic
opportunity to compete again at the COBIS Primary Games 2017.

The British School in The Netherlands

The British School in The Netherlands is really looking forward to meeting
and competing against all the COBIS teams from around the world. As a
school, we have competed in every COBIS Games since it started and we
are incredibly proud of our record in the competition. Our team, who have
been training together since November, are passionate individuals and
have shown tremendous diligence and togetherness in the lead up to the
Games. They are a very lively and sociable bunch, full of energy and
charisma! Comprised of 9 different nationalities, our team truly represents
our school and what we are about. We are, as our motto says,
“Internationally British”. Moral is high in the camp and we are raring to
go!

The British School of Nanjing

The British School of Nanjing are extremely excited to be competing in
what will be their first ever Primary COBIS Games competition – Since
being accepted, the team have been pushing themselves in training so they
can go and enjoy the event, knowing they have tried their best.
Our enthusiastic Year 5 and 6 team is made up of 11 different nationalities
but all share one passion - sport. With this being the first time the school
has sent a team to compete in an event outside of China, the students
cannot wait to meet new friends and check out the competition.

The British School of Paris

The British School of Paris (BSP) is based in the western suburbs of Paris,
on the banks of the river Seine. We have over 700 international pupils aged
3-18. Nationalities competing in the 2017 COBIS Games team include
British, French, Australian, German, Brazilian, Norwegian, South African
and Dutch. Most of the selected COBIS team have represented the school
for a variety of sports, play for local clubs and have won medals at sports
days.

We have a mixture of competitive athletes, footballers and swimmers who
are excited about competing against strong adversaries from around the
world, in the UK. The team cannot wait to be a part of the COBIS Games
once again. We look forward to meeting many new people and wish you all
good luck!

COBIS Games Roll of Honour

Year Host School Winner

2012 The Prague British School The British School in The Netherlands
2013
2014 Primary The British School in The Netherlands The British School Al Khubairat
2015 Primary
The British School Al Khubairat St Saviour’s School Ikoyi
2016 Primary
St Catherine’s British School, Athens St Saviour’s School Ikoyi

Haileybury Astana St Saviour’s School Ikoyi

Good luck to all of the
teams competing this year!

Venues

Games and Events

Stantonbury—An 11-18 school,
established in 1974 as one of the first
community schools in Milton Keynes,
became a member of the Griffin Schools
Trust in September 2016. The Griffin
Schools Trust (www.griffinschoolstrust.org)
was established by a group of people with
experience across the entire national and
international spectrum. It is committed to
bringing independent-style education to the
state funded sector. Stantonbury boasts impressive on site sports and
leisure facilities which will be the venue of all games and ceremonies.

Accommodation

Academy Newland Park—The local village of Chalfont St Giles dates
back to the Doomsday survey of 1086, and records of Newland Park began
in 1208. In the 1900s the Manor House here sheltered may suffragettes,
notably Emmaline Parkhurst. In 1904 the private residence changed to a
College of Education, and converted back to accommodation in 2013. It is
now run by a team of professionals from the international education
industry, specialising is provided accommodation for school, arts or sports
teams.

Programme Order of events

Tuesday 11th April 2017 Opening Ceremony
 Address by Trevor Rowell—
7.00am —Breakfast at the accommodation
8.00am—Coaches depart for Stantonbury COBIS Chair and Governor
09.15am—Opening Ceremony Commences  Address by Jennifer Bray MBE
10.15am—Swimming gala warm up
11.00am—Swimming gala commences —COBIS Board Member and
12.00pm—Lunch (packed lunches) GST Chair of Board
3.00pm—Swimming gala finishes  Keynote athlete speaker—
3.30pm—Medal Ceremony Joanne Jackson
4.00pm—Coaches back to accommodation  Dance by Stantonbury students
5.00pm—Free Time  Music by Stantonbury students
6.00pm—Evening Meal  Talk by Susie Robertson
7.00pm—Evening Entertainment - Film Night representing O’Neills
8.30pm—Back to rooms
Swimming
Wednesday 12th April 2017 Order of heats followed by finals:
50m freestyle —boys
50m freestyle —girls
50m breaststroke —boys
50m breaststroke —girls
4x50m medley relay —boys
4x50m medley relay —girls
50m backstroke —boys
50m backstroke —girls
50m butterfly —boys
50m butterfly —girls
4x50m freestyle relay —boys
4x50m freestyle relay —girls

7.00am - Breakfast Athletics
8.00am—Coaches Depart for Stantonbury 75m heats— boys

09.30am—Athletics Warm Up 150m heats—boys

10.00am—Athletics tournament 800m time trials—boys
12.00pm—Lunch (packed lunches) 1200m time trials—boys
1.00pm—Athletics Tournament Continued
3.00pm—Athletics Tournament Finished 4 x 100m relay heats—boys
3.30pm—Medal Presentation 75m heats— girls
150m heats—girls
800m time trials—girls

4.00pm—Coaches back to accommodation 1200m time trials—girls

5.30pm—Evening Meal 4 x 100m relay—girls
7.00pm—Evening Entertainment (DJ) 75m final—boys
9.00pm—Back to rooms 75m final—girls
150m final—boys

150m final—girls

Thursday 13th April 2017 4 x 100m relay final—boys
4 x 100m relay final—girls

Girls will take part in field

7.00am - Breakfast events when boys are
7.30am—Coaches depart for Stantonbury competing in track and vice-
8.45am—Football Warm Up
versa.

9.00am—Football Tournament Commences Closing Ceremony

2.00pm—Football Tournament Finished
2.15pm—Closing Ceremony and Medal Presentation  Presentation of awards for
football, overall and fair play
3.00pm—Coaches depart for airport
 Keynote athlete speaker—

Alastair-Patrick Heslton

 Address by Colin Bell—COBIS

CEO

 Address by Grace

Oforiokuma—GST Finance

Director

Points/Scoring System

General

There are 17 schools participating in the 2017 COBIS Primary Games.
Schools will be positioned (1-17) on each respective completion day based on the points
accrued from the individual events on that day.
All schools will be awarded ‘COBIS championship points’ in the following
way:
1st—160 points
2nd—150 points
3rd—140 points
4th—130 points...and so on
Schools finishing with the same number of points at the end of a day will each receive the
same higher COBIS championship points.
E.G. if two teams finish joint 4th in the athletics competition, then both score 130 COBIS
championship points.
If at the end of the Championship two teams finish with the same points, then the school
who has won the most individual events will be places above the other.
The highest placed school will be awarded the Champions Trophy.

Swimming Athletics Football

Individual finals score For track and field All teams will be placed (1-17)
points for their team: competitions, the at the end of the football
1st—80 points scoring system will tournament, the scoring
2nd—70 points be: system will be:
3rd—60 points 1st—60 points 1st—160 points
4th—50 points 2nd—50 points 2nd—150 points
5th—40 points 3rd—40 points 3rd—140 points
6th—30 points 4th—30 points 4th—130 points...and so on
7th—20 points 5th—20 points
8th—10 points 6th—10 points The girls and boys totals will be
combined for the day to award each
Relay finals score double points. team a place and thereafter the
All scores will be totalled (girls and boys totals COBIS championship points.
combined) for the day to place each team in the Each individual in the teams
Championship. coming 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive
Each individual/relay team coming 1st, 2nd and Gold, Silver and Bronze medals
3rd will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. respectively.
An overall team trophy will be awarded to the 1st An overall team trophy will be
placed school in the swimming/athletics awarded to the 1st placed school in
competition. the football competition.
*individual points scored are not carried forward
to the next day—only championship points.

COBIS Champions Fair Play

At the end of the three days, the overall This trophy will be awarded to the
points will be totalled and the schools in school that over three days of
1st, 2nd and 3rd place will each be competition has competed with the best
awarded Champions Gold, Silver and spirit, sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Bronze medals. The overall winner will Team coaches from each school will be
also be awarded the COBIS Games able to cast one vote each as to who
Champions trophy; 2nd and 3rd place should win this trophy. Schools will be
will also receive a cup. asked to cast a vote at the end of each
The trophies will be awarded at the day.
closing ceremony. This trophy will be awarded at the
closing ceremony.

Code of Conduct

By attending the COBIS Games, individuals agree to abide by the Code of
Conduct. There are codes for players, spectators, parents, team members and
team officials (see below). Participating schools must ensure that all athletes,
coaches, spectators and parents have read and acknowledged the relevant
codes.

Team Officials’ Code of Behaviour
 Ensure that your behaviour at all times, whether at or away from the

playing venue, does not bring the name of “school sport” into disrepute.
 Avoid over-playing the talented players. All players need and deserve

appropriate time.
 Develop team respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the

judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
 Compliment participants on their efforts.
 Condemn unsporting behaviour.
 Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good

sporting behaviour.
 Refrain from criticism of or reaction to the umpire’s/referee’s decisions.
 Maintain a standard of dress appropriate to the presentation of the team.
 Refrain from over-zealous coaching from the side-line.
 Refrain from smoking and consuming alcohol at any time whilst in direct

supervision of students.

Players’ Code of Behaviour
 Be a good sport.
 Play for enjoyment.
 Strive for personal excellence.
 Work hard for your team as well as yourself.
 Treat all team mates and opponents as you enjoy being treated yourself.
 Play by the rules.
 Cooperate with team and game officials.
 Control your behaviour on and off the field/
 Learn to value honest effort, skilled performance and improvement.

Parents’ Code of Behaviour
 Encourage participation by your children.
 Provide a model of good sportsmanship for your child to copy.
 Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials, game

officials and sports administrators.
 Encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty.
 Make any new parents feel welcome on all occasions.
 Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.

Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
 Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour.
 Remember children play for enjoyment.
 Don’t let your behaviour detract from their enjoyment.
 Let game officials conduct events without interference.
 Support skilled performances and team play with generous applause.
 Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters.

Team Members’ Code of Behaviour
 Compete by the competition conditions and rules.
 Never argue with the judge, referee or umpires decision.
 Control your temper—no criticism by word or gesture.
 Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
 Be a good sport and be friendly to all participants.
 Encourage and support your own team members
 Show respect for your opponents and their skills.
 Co-operate with your coach and team mates.

Breach of Codes

Team Members
A breach of this code of behaviour, in the opinion of team officials, may result
in the player being banned from the remainder of the Games and may also
result in the player being sent home by the first available transport. Parents
and the student’s school will be notified. Any additional expense incurred will
be the responsibility of the parents. Further disciplinary action may be
considered depending on the seriousness of the breach.

Parents and Spectators
A breach of this code of behaviour, in the opinion of team officials, may result
in the individual being banned from the remainder of the Games. Any
additional expense incurred will be the responsibility of the individual
concerned. Further action may be considered against the school and by the
school depending on the seriousness of the breach.

Changes to the Programme or Rules
COBIS has the right to make changes to the programme, rules, or any aspect of
the COBIS Games as it deems fit and or necessary for clarity or safety. Any
changes will be communicated to all participating teams at the same time for
fairness.

Our Special Guests and Officials

Tuesday 11th April

British swimmer, Joanne Jackson, won an Olympic
bronze medal at Beijing 2008 for 400m freestyle
and is a former world record for the same event.

British swimmer, Joe Roebuck, won two silver
medals at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, in
the 200m and 400m individual medley and
qualified for London 2012 Olympics.

Oxfordshire and North
Buckinghamshire Amateur Swimming Association
will be officiating the swimming gala.

Wednesday 12th April

Nathan Fox is one of Gr eat B r itain's m ost
prestigious triple jump talents. After breaking the
UK under 15 national record at 14, he became the
first and only person of that age in British history

to jump over 14 meters .

Marshall Milton Keynes Athletics Club will be
officiating the athletics events.

Thursday 13th April

Alistair Patrick Heselton was highly rated as a
young footballer, playing for Wycombe Wanderers
before being spotted by QPR. He has since become a
successful Paralympian winning a silver medal at
London 2012.

MK Dons Sports and Education Trust will be
officiating the football tournament.

With special thanks to our Sponsors

We would also like to thanks the following groups and
people for their support and time:

MK Dons Sports and Education Trust
Milton Keynes Athletics Club

Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire ASA
Joanne Jackson
Joe Roebuck
Nathan Fox

Alastair Patrick Heselton
Stantonbury Student Musician
Stantonbury Student Dancers

Academy Newland Park
Apple Travel

And every individual who has contributed towards the Games.

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