Parent Teacher Meetings on Saturday 6th January, 2024

End of Term 1 reports will be issued to parents on Wednesday 3rd January, 2024 along with links to schedule appointments for the parent teacher meeting. Please note that the reports will be released only to the Parent code (PCode - school email address).

The Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM) after the reports release for the whole school will be held on Saturday 6th January, 2024. 

Term 2 School and Bus Fees Reminder

We would like to remind parents/guardians that the 2nd term school and bus fees payment is due on 1st December 2023. If you have any questions regarding the school fees, please contact our Accounts Team on accounts@alsalamschool.ae.

Our recent Parent Engagement Phonics Session with the fantastic turnout from FS1 and FS2 parents. Your active participation made the session lively and enriching.

We hope you found the sessions both useful and productive. Our goal is to foster a collaborative learning environment, and your engagement plays a crucial role in achieving that. Thank you for being a part of this valuable experience!

Stay tuned for more engaging sessions and collaborative opportunities ahead. Feel free to reach out and share your thoughts. Your insights help us enhance our future sessions, ensuring they cater to your needs. Email us at eyfs@alsalamschool.ae

For Year 3-9 sports days, please note the following:

• Year 3-9 students will have their Sports Days at Etisalat Academy.

• Attendance is compulsory and we will follow a regular school day schedule.

• Students should wear their sports kit. Please ensure your child brings a packed lunch, water bottle and a hat/cap. 

• Parents, grab your sunglasses, don a cool cap and stay hydrated with your own water bottle. 

• A small snack stall will be available on the day. Please bring cash / small change if you wish to use this stall. 

• Punctuality is the name of the game. Please ensure that students arrive at school before 7:30 AM for a smooth start of the day.

• Once in school, students will head to their classrooms as usual. Students will be transported to and from the venue by school bus. 

• Year 3 and 4 will be going back to school, no early departures allowed. Meanwhile, Year  5-9 have a bit more flexibility with the option to leave early after submitting the early leave form at the admin desk available at the venue . 

• If your child goes by bus they can stay with us in the school as buses will leave at the normal time.

Wednesday 6th December

• Year 3 to 4  [Girls]: 8:00 am to 11:00 am

• Year 5 to 9  [Girls]: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Note: This day will be a regular school day for Year 3-9 boys.

Thursday 7th December

• Year 3 to 4 [Boys]: 8:00 am to 11:00 am

• Year 5 to 9 [Boys]: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Note: This day will be a regular school day for Year 3-9 girls.

Students, all instructions for Sports Day on Tuesday will be shared through an online meeting on Tuesday, 5th December.

Parents, keep an eye on your email for those important updates as we will be sharing the students participation list  and sports venue details soon!

PASS or Pupils Attitude to Self and School 

This is an all-age attitudinal survey that helps schools gain valuable insights into the mindsets of their pupils. PASS helps identify fragile learners who are held back by factors such as a lack of confidence, motivation, or connection to school. By uncovering how students feel about themselves and school, educators can give them the support they need to thrive.

This survey, as per the External Exams notice sent previously, will be conducted as on these dates:

• Wednesday 6th December - Boys (Years 4 to 9) will appear for PASS (Attendance is mandatory)

• Thursday 7th December - Girls (Years 4 to 9) will appear for PASS (Attendance is mandatory)

Please note that regular school day schedule will be followed on these days.

We are excited to announce that Year 3 students will be participating in the first round of the English Poem Recitation Competition from January 8th to January 12th, 2024. This engaging event will take place during their regular English lessons within the classroom.

Participant Guidelines:

1. Poem Selection: Each student is required to choose and memorize one poem of their choice.

2. Resources: The list of designated poems and additional competition details will be made available on Google Classroom.

Thank you for your support in making this competition a rewarding experience for our Year 3 participants!

FINAL CALL!

We're thrilled to witness the creativity and effort each class has poured into crafting their ASPS CARES Wall. As we approach the final stretch, if your class hasn't yet completed all the challenges, consider utilising the upcoming long weekend to bring your masterpiece to completion.

Important Deadline: Ensure your class's ASPS CARES Wall is ready for submission by the deadline on the 5th of December.

This will highlight the five pillars of Wellbeing at ASPS: Curiosity, Adaptability, Responsibility, Empathy and Self-Awareness. 

Students will be asked to carry out activities or create work that they can take pictures of, both in class and at home:

1. Take clear pictures, print them out and bring them to your class. 

2. Your form tutor will select the best ones to put up on the board. 

3. The competition will end on the 4th of December. 

Challenges (To be completed at home):

1. Curiosity:

•    (FS to Year 2) Learn how to say thank you in three different languages.

•    (Year 3 to 9) Learn how to say thank you in five different languages.

Take a picture of yourself with the different words you’ve learned showing which languages they are in. 

2. Adaptability:

   - Turn five circles into whatever you can imagine. Be as creative as you can! Link to 5 Circles Activity Sheet

3. Responsibility:

   -  Cook for yourself and your sibling. This could be a dinner or a packed lunch. Click a picture! 

4. Empathy:

   - Donate to charity 

5. Self-Awareness:

   - Create an 'I can't Imagine life without' collage'. Include things or people that are most important to you and that you cannot imagine life without.