5th December

By Lewis Polden -

 


As we inch ever closer to the Winter break, the message is to "keep going" - we have done an amazing job in getting our school back to full capacity and a long term has tested us - a test that I think we passed with an A+ grading! Not long now.


Important dates

6th - 12th December: Hour of Code
9th December: Stressbuster PD
9th December: Arab Cup dress-up day

***Any students still without photos, please contact Jonny with names ASAP***


Art takes over!

Some amazing (and very tasty looking) artwork has appeared on the Block D staircase... head over for a look, they are even better in real life!









PD Collaboration - Videos

Thank you for everyone's hard work in creating such amazing videos. I'm proud of being part of a school which such fantastic teachers. Without more delay, I would like to share the winners of this event with you!
(sound of drumbeats)

The most collaborative team: Year 6
        The most creative video: TED
                The most innovative approach: Science
                        The most engaging video: Year 3
                                The best script: Math
                                        The most organised video: English
                                                The best soundtrack: Humanities
                                                        The representation of collaboration: PE

Once more, thank you for everyone's participation


Thinking feedback

Before you hit me, have a read of this quickfire article regarding student feedback - LESS marking, MORE feedback. Click the pic!



AIM Department 

Sight Word 3-in-a-Row: 

Give your students choice in how they practice their sight words! Students can choose 3 out of 9 sight words activities to complete - they must be in a row! 
Provide students with the sight word list/flashcards that students need to work on based on their level. You can differentiate the activity for each group and meet all needs!


MangaHIGH

Students from Years 1 to 9 achieved almost 4500 medals in The Mangahigh December Challenge in only five days. Keep them coming!



FIFA Arab Cup in KG2

The FIFA Arab Cup is in full swing in KG2! They have been hard at work learning about stadiums, football, spectators, how to do the "wave" and much more! This Thursday was Football in the Hall with music to match. We look forward to seeing much more in EMS Primary! 




Football/FIFA Arab Cup Dress Up Day



Students and teachers can dress up as their favorite footballers, referees, or dress as a fan of your favorite team!
(Ladies: please wear leggings or jogging pants instead of shorts) 


Some Fun & Engaging Resources


Story Time From Space is a super fun storytime. Astronauts on the ISS read stories and show what life is like in space. There is even a story Khalifa and Amal Go to Space read in Arabic by Emirati astronaut Hazzaa Al-Mansoori. Click the image to find out more. Click on the "Story Time Videos" for more. 


PD Opportunity

Click the image to register for some of the Sessions from Screencastify. 



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