Health is Wealth

 

Health Week

Health is such an important part of Well-Being and for that reason we are thankful to our PE Team for facilitating a Health Week for our students to enjoy. Earlier in the year, our students were delighted to have their P.E. teachers within their classes and I am sure, although in a slightly different format this time, that they will appreciate this again. 

Finer details are still yet to be finalised and the format of these arrangements will need careful consideration but we very much look forward to the Health Week that is due to go ahead for our students in collaboration with class teachers on the week beginning 16th May. 

Important dates

26th April - Guidance on PMs for final reading levels sent out

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

Student behaviour online 

Just a gentle reminder that when you are conducting live calls please do be sure encourage punctuality and attendance, ensure that children know it is mandatory that their cameras should be on and that no eating or drinking should be occurring during these sessions. 

We know that you are working very hard on these aspects so thank you for doing so on a daily basis. 

Term 3 report timeline

(picture links to doc)

Morning Briefing

Just in case you missed it, please see the morning briefing attached here.

Highlights include Angela's informative video and other important information. 

Also, be sure to check out the Shout out slides too, as it's always nice to receive a thank you. 

Google Educator Level 2

Congratulations to Mr Mohammad Batta for successfully completing his Google Educator Level 2. Excellent job!

In and around school

Please join me on a trip around school. 

We start in Year 1 with Ms Betty. On Thursday they enjoyed wearing hats throughout the day which certainly kept things interesting. Looking good 1.2!

In Year 4 Ms Mayuri provided a guided reading session based on comprehension. Students were tasked to read the engaging pieces and find answers from within the text and beyond.

In Year 5, Diego shared with us that every Tuesday they have a theme in his class. Last Tuesday's they had a Mad Hatter theme where people had to participate by wearing something on their head. Please see below.

This Tuesday's theme is Shady Tuesday where students are tasked with wearing shades. 

Our Global Citizen students really care

Check out this earth Day poem written by Youssra in 5-6. Wonderful!

Getting "next-year ready"!

Miss Catherine has prepared a spreadsheet to help us get our classrooms ready for the start of the next academic year. You will see how it works - add the request, check the box either for "essential" or "wish list", including all required details.

Mr Anan is going to be busy! 😄

Robust reporting!

Many thanks to Miss Mayuri and Miss Jessica, as we have been trialling a system in classes 4-4 and 4-5 that we call, "Continuous Reporting". The video below, sent to parents before the start of the trial, explains the principles. Have a look! (video plays from picture)

The PD Takeaway

This week Caisha joined The PD Takeaway to discuss all things AIM. It was a delight to catch up with her to understand more about the inner workings of AIM. Thank you for your time Caisha. 

The PD Takeaway has been made to ensure that we highlight excellent teaching and learning being carried out throughout the school and, where possible, our aim is to give teachers the opportunity to replicate that practise discussed. If you would like to see more examples of interviews with staff click here and to see Caisha's interview then click here.  

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Registration is open for our next network webinars on 06 & 10 May. Login & 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

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