Head of Community

Primary Updates

We had a wonderful week! Our Year 5 and 6 went to Dibba for an overnight camp where they enjoyed team building, leadership skills and communication skills.

In FS we had an opportunity to share FS practices during our FS Coffee Morning. Parents enjoyed applying the literacy activities and learning how their children are learning in FS. Our Football team also competed externally with other Dubai schools and had a wonderful time!

Our Year 6 students have also started their challenge 'Ditch the Disposables' to promote sustainability and environmental education. Students have started a leader board and challenged their colleagues across Year 1 to 6 to adopt reusable cutlery, water bottles and many more. This week's winner was year 2A.

Last but not least, our school trips have been a great learning experience for students. The Year 3 students visited the Science Sharjah Museum where they explored different interactive exhibitions. We are looking forward to many more trips and activities that focus on the whole learning experience.

Secondary Updates

Mock exams

Mock exams are going very well as per the schedule.

Students have put in a tremendous effort and we hope to have the results by the end of this month. We will review the results and provide guidance on the next steps for the final examination schedule due to take place in May/June 2020.

New Timetable

Students are now enjoying the benefits of the new timetable with allocated classes in Period 7. This allows more teaching time and ensures any lost learning from Term 1 can be formally caught up.

Reports

Cycle 1 reports for Years 7 through to 10 have been published. Progress to end of academic year targets are being monitored by staff and intervention is being planned for any students significantly below targets

The Secondary Team

Year 1 & 2 Adventure Day!

As part of our quest to equip our students with the necessary skills both inside and outside the classroom, as well as to provide hands-on learning opportunities to our students, we have organised a day of adventure and fun activities for the students of Year 1 & 2, in school on our campus!

There will be an adequate number of our staff supporting the students during this experience, along with well – trained professionals from ‘North Star’ leading the day on our premises.

Location – Al Salam Community School

Date – 24^th January 2020 (Friday)

Timings - 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Students must report to the school Gym on time)

The cost to enroll your child – AED 100/-

The list of activities include –

✔ Team Building Activities ✔ Scavenger Hunt

✔ An Introduction to Maps ✔ Orienteering

What to wear –

✔ T-shirts and Shorts OR Full length Track pants ✔ Shoes OR Trainers

Please apply sun-screen before coming to school

What to carry –

➢ Sun Hat ➢ Light snacks ➢ Packed Lunch ➢ Water bottle (at least 1 ltr capacity)

Payment Details -

- The amount of AED 100/- is to be paid at the ‘School Accounts Office’ in the

main Reception area. - The last day to register your child online and at the accounts office will be

Tuesday - 21st January, 2020.

Additional Details -

- Parents will need to drop the children to school by 8:30 a.m. sharp and pick them

up by 2 p.m.

For any further queries you can email the Assistant Head of Primary –

Ms. Rachael Vaz on r.vaz@alsalamcommunity.ae