27th April

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Brilliant live online lessons, superb learning platforms... our "good" just keeps getting better. Well done to all our teachers.

Important dates

WB May 2nd - Year 4 Battle of the Books

WB May 9th - Eid break

WB May 16th - Years 5 & 6 Battle of the Books

WB May 16th - Health Week

2021/22 updated draft calendar

Report timeline

***Recruitment and opportunities update***

New year 6 teacher!

Miss Angela has been working like a Trojan to fill the vacancies for next year.... and her hard work was rewarded with  SUCCESS yesterday as Kevin Muldoon accepted the offer to join year 6 for 2021/22! We are excited to welcome Kevin to the EMS Doha family.

Sharing the load

If you would like the opportunity to joint-lead a year team, this may be for you. We are looking to appoint a current teacher as the co-team leader in year 3, alongside Ms Amy Kate. This system has worked really well in the past and could be a great first step into leadership. If this prospect interests you, speak to a member of the admin team.

***Teaching and learning shout-outs***

Where teachers and students are in perfect harmony...

Ramadan Art in year 1 and year 5

Year 1 students have been making brilliant Ramadan-inspired hanging mobiles in Miss Lara's lessons. Ramadan Kareem everybody!

In year 5, students have been preparing for producing their own Islamic art for Ramadan by researching artwork and producing slideshows of their findings.

Check out the fantastic examples here and here

Amazing phonics in KG2

Think back to your childhood... how did YOU learn the sound for the letter "J"? I bet it wasn't as awesome as this! (picture links to video)

Brilliant Butterflies with Miss Katty

Check out Miss Patty’s amazing video “Butterfly Craft”:

(Picture links to video)

Congratulations to our latest Google L1 teacher!

EPIC free resources for teachers!

Here is a gorgeous story on Epic Books about Ramadan. "Epic" by name, EPIC by nature! Free resources for teachers and students! Be sure to check it out and thanks to Miss Renee for the steer!

Take care

Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing some theft happening after school hours from classrooms. Items such as food (sweets etc) are going missing with increasing regularity. Mr Anan is working on video footage to try to ascertain who the culprit(s) may be. In the meantime, please try what you can to keep your belongings safe.

Social Clubs

The Social Committee would like to announce the introduction of 5 clubs set to start on the week beginning the 16th May. 

More information is due to follow shortly but just to make you aware we are anticipating that there will be a quiz club, a golf club, a healthy eating club, an adventure club and finally there will be the return of the Strava Club. 

A sign-up sheet will be released shortly, we hope to see you there. 

Registration is open for our next network webinars on 06 & 10 May. Log in & register for any of the below here.

 

Thursday, 06 May 2021

• Primary English | Effective Use of Picture Books in English

• Primary Maths | Mastery in Mathematics | The Challenge of Reasoning and Problem Solving

• Secondary English | Leading High Quality English across the Secondary Phase

• Science | BEST Science resources, from the University of York Science Education group

• History | Leading History | Effective Approaches to Creating an Outstanding Department

• Geography | Leading Geography Departments Effectively

• Music | Conducting and Choral Skills

• Drama | The Real World | Inspiring Students to Dynamic Performance

• MFL | Teaching Target Language Phonics

• Leadership Matters | Performance Management | What Works and What Doesn't!

• Teaching and Learning | Classroom Leadership | Teacher as Leader

• EYFS | Transition | Looking Back and Looking Ahead

• SEND | Effective Use of Communication Tools in Mainstream Classrooms

• Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment | Dealing with Serious Cases | Guidance for International Schools

Monday, 10 May 2021

• Arabic for Native Speakers | How to Improve Arabic Writing Skills

• Data & Assessment | How do we Apply Intervention Strategies to Close the Gaps?

• Digital Technology | Leadership of Digital Technology

• EAL | Accelerating the Progress of More Advanced EAL Learners

• IPC | Developing the IPC and Professional Learning within Your School

• PE | Technology in the PE curriculum

• Secondary Maths | Use of iPad applications as a tool for teaching and learning in a blended learning environment

• 6th Form & Higher Education | Academic Tracking and Target-setting

Please remember to put the date in your diary!

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