As outlined in the KHDA Parent-School Contract, it is a requirement that all outstanding fees for Term 1 are cleared before your child can attend school. We kindly request your prompt attention to this matter to ensure a smooth start to the academic year.

We kindly ask for your cooperation in planning accordingly. Please refrain from arriving at the school with your child, expecting them to join on the same day after paying the fees. Once the fee payment is successfully completed, please be aware that our school requires a minimum of 2 working days to finalise the allocation of students to their respective classrooms.

Why is this timeline necessary?

Allocating a reasonable timeframe enables our team to manage a range of tasks related to student allocation, class organisation and digital integration. The 2-day period allows us to effectively communicate this information to parents, ensuring that they are well-informed and prepared for their child's placement.

This advance notice is important to ensure a seamless transition for your child into their new classroom environment.

We kindly ask for your understanding in this matter. It is important to note that your student may not be allocated a class and may not be able to join on the same day that the payment is made. 

ASPS Open on SUNDAY! | 20th & 27th August

Our school office at ASPS will be open on two Sundays, 20th and August 27th from 9:30am to 12:30 pm, specifically for school fees payment. 

We understand that busy schedules can sometimes make it challenging to visit during regular weekdays, so we hope these additional days will provide more flexibility for you. 

To ensure that your child is allocated to a classroom without any delays, we strongly recommend that you make the payment for Term 1 fees, if you have not already, by the end of the school day on Tuesday, 22nd August. 

Fees Structure

ASPS Bank Details and Zenda

Should you have any questions or require further clarification on the fees schedule, please email accounts@alslamschool.ae.

To ease students back to school we have arranged a staggered start to the school year. This allows students to settle into school routines calmly with the full attention of their teachers and other adults.

EYFS Start Dates

Nursery, FS1 and FS2 students will join their class in small groups each day. This means that each day the teacher will welcome approximately 5 new students, allowing them time to get to know your child and interact with them. The staggered start is also intended to allow parents to meet the teacher during drop off on their child’s first day.

All parents of Nursery and FS1-2 students who have paid Term 1 fees will be contacted by the class teacher, by Monday 21st August, to advise the joining date of their child and to get some additional information about the child. 

The class teacher will be stationed in the classroom to welcome you and your child on their first day.

Primary and Secondary (Year 1-9) Start Dates

Year 1 to 9 students will stagger the first week of school by year group, as shown below. Parents of Year 1 to 9 students who have paid Term 1 fees will receive a communication from the Form Tutors by Monday 21 August, introducing themselves, their class name and some additional information that will be useful before the academic year starts.

Monday, 28th  August

• First day of all Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Tuesday, 29th August

• Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

• and first day of all Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Wednesday, 30th August

• All Year 1 to 9 students will be in school

Salam Nursery/ Salam Nursery FS1

• Monday - Thursday  - 7:40 am - 1:00 pm  

(Gate Timings-Morning Drop Off: 7:20am - 7:50 am/ Afternoon Collection: 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm)

• Friday- 7:40 am - 11:40 am 

(Gate Timings- Morning Drop Off: 7:20 am - 7:50 am/ Afternoon Collection: 11:40 am-12:00 pm)

ASPS FS1-FS2

• Monday - Thursday  - 7:40 am - 1:00 pm 

(Gate Timings- Morning Drop Off: 7:20 am - 7:50 am/ Afternoon Collection: 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm)

• Friday- 7:40 am - 11:40 am 

(Gate Timings- Morning Drop Off: 7:20 am - 7:50 am/ Afternoon Collection: 11:40 am - 12:00 pm)

Primary and Secondary School

• Monday - Thursday  -7:40 am - 2:20 pm 

(Gate Timings- Morning Drop Off: 7:20 am - 7:50 am/ Afternoon Collection: 2:20 am - 2:40 pm)

• Friday- 7:40am - 11:40am 

(Gate Timings- Morning Drop Off: 7:20 am - 7:50 am/ Afternoon Collection:11:40 am - 12:00 pm)

All Students are expected to be in school at 7:40 am. Registration begins at 7:45 am and students are marked 'Late' when the school gates close and a late pass is issued by the duty supervisor.

In the interest of safeguarding we ensure that students who are dropped before official gate opening time at 7:20am are kept safe. From 7am our security guards will direct students to an area where they are provided with basic supervision from our school helpers. 

Orientation and Meet the Teacher for Toddlers and all Year 1

Some of our little learners have some of their most momentous 'first days' approaching. These can be daunting for students and parents alike therefore we aim to make these as comfortable as possible. For toddlers joining Salam Nursery in the 2-3 year old class (not FS1) and our former FS2s who are now joining 'big school' / Primary School, we would like to invite you to visit us on Friday 25th August to find your classroom, meet the teacher, and get to know more about the year ahead. 

New Student and Parent Orientation

New Students and New Parents of Year 2-9 are invited to join us before the academic year gets underway. We hope that this will make the first day of school more comfortable and familiar for the students. They will get to meet their form tutor and seeing where their classroom is and learn more about their new school before they get to meet their new friends! This promises to be an insightful and engaging event, and we look forward to welcoming you on Friday, August 25th.

Our aim for this orientation is to introduce you to our dedicated teaching staff, provide an opportunity to meet our School Leaders and offer an in-depth understanding of the facilities, policies and academic guidelines that shape our educational environment here at ASPS.

The event details and schedule will be sent to you via a separate email, so please keep an eye on your inbox. Be sure to mark 25th August on your calendar as a day of discovery and connection.

ASPS UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

There will be no change to the uniform style or colour scheme for the new academic year. Therefore, students can continue to wear their existing uniform if they wish. Please note that whilst existing uniforms can be worn, we kindly remind you to ensure that they meet the school's uniform requirements. Uniform items should be clean, in good condition and appropriately sized for your child.

School Shoes

Shoes - These should be plain black, with no additional colour, whether this be a small / feint, white or grey stripe for example, this type of footwear is not allowed. 

• PE Shoes should be white or black only.

• The socks should be white.

Whilst we do not encourage students to walk back and forth from school alone, we do understand there is sometimes the need to do so.

For Year 6, 7, 8 and 9, we believe that you as parents need to decide whether your child is ready for the responsibility of walking to and from school alone. Please be advised that no student will be allowed to walk home without prior consent from a parent or guardian. The school will not issue a walk home pass to students in Year 5 and below.

Siblings in FS and Key Stage 1

Our agreed school policy is that no student in Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) should walk to or from school on his or her own or be left on their own on the school premises either before or after school. In addition, we will only hand over students from Year 3 and above to older siblings provided they are in Year 6 or above (the oldest student must be in Year 6 and they cannot take a sibling in FS1 / FS2 / Year 1-2. However, if the professional judgement of the adult at school deems the older sibling is not to be suitable, they will not hand the student over).

Students who have been issued a walk home ID should wear their walk home pass when walking to or from school and will not be allowed to walk home from school without their ID. Parents will be contacted by the school to collect their child if the student lost their ID.

Replacement ID

Parents of new and returning students will have to give their permission and apply for a pass for their child to walk home alone every school year. Returning students may use the same issued walk home ID. Please note that a replacement for lost ID will cost 50 AED.

If you would like to give permission for your child to walk home alone, please click here to submit a request.

We are excited to share a sneak peek of our next issue! In our upcoming communication, we will be providing more comprehensive guidelines on drop-off and pick-up procedures. This insight will help you prepare and plan effectively for the beginning of the academic year.