Sunday 11th
Back to Basics- Read to your class
Students are asking us when we are coming back to read to them, it's great to see how much they enjoyed being read to during Book Week.
We know reading to children has so many benefits for development, as the weather is heating up allow for time to read to your class, this can help with behavior and also allows for students to have a brain break. As we potentially move back to both break indoors it may be crucial to re look at the class timetable and plan for brain breaks like being read to.
Mental health day message from Ms Asiya
We’re excited to share that we will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Day on Thursday, 15th May with a special focus on kindness, inclusion, and emotional well-being.
As part of the celebration, we will have a "Wear It Green Day", and we encourage all staff and students to come dressed in green to show support for mental health awareness.
Each class will take part in an indoor activity on the day, considering the hot weather. To begin the day meaningfully, we ask that during the first half hour of the first lesson in the morning, each class completes a kindness poster activity. Here’s how it will work:
Every learner will write a kindness note—this could be a kind message to someone in the class, a reflection on what kindness means, or an appreciation note.
The notes will then be compiled into a poster and displayed outside your classroom on the boards.
Please feel free to get creative with how your class designs their poster!
This will be a wonderful way to set a positive tone for the day and visually showcase the spirit of kindness across our school.
I will be sending out an email informing the parents about the event . Please feel free to use the poster and the link to the official website attached below if needed. I'll have a few posters displayed around our buildings as well.
Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to our learners’ well-being. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any resources for the activity.
Early leave/late arrivals
Please make sure you have informed Salma or Nicole if you will be late or need to leave early. In the case that you are late or need to leave, the absent form needs to be completed as 'early leave' 'late arrival' for HR purposes.
Pedaia benchmark assessment- Message from Ms Amani.
"Important Instructions and Key Points for Sunday and Monday 11&12 May Exams:
Chromebook Devices:
The Arabic teacher responsible for executing the exam will bring the Chromebooks to the classrooms according to the schedule previously sent by Ms. Catherine Before Lesson 1 .
After the exam, the devices will be returned to their charging stations to be ready for normal use by other classes for the rest of the day.
Device Login:
The class teacher will assist in logging into the devices during Lesson 1 on Sunday & Monday .
It is recommended to log in with one student account (GooGle Account ) per device to simplify the process and save time.
Student Lists and Login Information:
The student lists and login information will be ready with the Arabic teacher responsible for the exam execution.
Non-Native Arabic Students:
Since the exams are designated for native Arabic speakers, non-native Arabic students will remain in the classroom.
They will be engaged in activities to ensure a quiet environment during the exam sessions.
Thank you to all the teachers for their help in organizing the process smoothly
Teamwork makes miracles happen!
For any inquiries or additional instructions, please contact Ms Amani or Ms Razane.
Birthday celebrations
We have seen an increased number of gift bags coming into year levels for birthdays. A reminder, we can only allow either cupcakes, doughnuts or precut cakes. Anything else will be sent home with the students. Please remind students for any upcoming birthdays and next year celebrations. Please make sure you send the permission slips home before the celebration to help at the gates and in reception.
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Important dates
Tuesday 13th- KG1 water play
Wednesday 14th- KG2 water play
Thursday 15th- Year 1 water play
Thursday 15th- Wear it green day
Sunday 18th- Math Progression tests
Sunday 18th- Support meetings start
Sunday 18th - Year 6-7 transition
Monday 19th- Year 6-7 transition
Thursday 22nd- Phonics/Digraph Dress up day
Sunday 25th- Arabic exams start
Monday 26th- Breakfast with the Principal LP
Tuesday 27th- Breakfast with the Principal UP
Wednesday 28th- Year 6 GP fair
Thursday 29th- Dress down Thursday
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