In recent days, it has come to our attention that some students have been arriving at school while unwell and subsequently being sent home by our school clinic due to illness. We understand that as parents, you want the best for your child and their health is of utmost importance.

Sending a sick child to school not only affects their own wellbeing but also poses a risk to the health of other students and staff members. 

Illness at Assessment Period

As our assessment period continues, we want to emphasise the importance of supporting your children's health and wellbeing during this time. With just a few days and subjects remaining, it is very important to ensure that students are in optimal condition to perform their best.

When students attend school while sick, it not only affects their own performance in exams but also puts undue pressure on them. It also risks exposing other children to potential illnesses.

If your child is displaying symptoms of sickness please keep them at home to rest and recover. Should a student be found unwell at school, they will be sent home from the school clinic without completing their assessments. This decision is made with the utmost priority placed on student wellbeing.

Excused Absence (with a medical note)

In such cases, students will be marked as medically absent for the day and their overall grade will be determined based on their formative assessments. Please note that examinations cannot be conducted in the clinic.

For students absent due to illness who do not attend school, we require a medical note from parents. Upon receipt of the medical note, the student will be awarded the marks of their formative assessment as their test grade. However, students who are absent without a medical note will receive a zero for the test.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the health and wellbeing of all students at our school.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported our Ramadan Bazaar during the International Day Fundraising event for the Al Jalila Foundation. With your generous contributions and unwavering support, we are pleased to announce that we have successfully collected AED 9000.

This amount will be dedicated to treating children battling life-threatening illnesses. Your kindness and generosity have made a profound impact on the lives of these children and their families.

For students in Year 1 to 3, we have designated Storytelling Time. During this period, our our students will engage in reading moral and values-based books. These stories are carefully selected to instill important lessons and virtues. 

For students in Year 4 to 9, we have scheduled a dedicated time for "Drop Everything and Read the Quran." This is a special opportunity for our older students to engage with the Holy Quran, bringing their own chapters for silent reading daily.

Non-Muslim students are encouraged to bring their own book to read or they are welcome to borrow from Ms. Mona, our librarian, and indulge in their own reading adventures. 

Times Table Competition Champions 

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our recent Times Table Competition, where students from Year 3 to 6 showcased their mathematical prowess in a thrilling battle of mental arithmetic. The competition aimed not only to foster a love for numbers but also to reinforce the importance of mastering basic mathematical skills.

Congratulations to our Times Table Competition Champions and all participants! Well done!

ASPS excelled in its third consecutive participation at the Diplomathon Symposium, held at GEMS Modern Academy, Nad Al Sheba last month. The event simulates United Nations sessions, fostering collaboration on global challenges like humanitarian aid, human rights, and sustainable development. 

ASPS delegates engaged in various committees, such as UNFAO, SDG3, SDG7, UNHCR and BRICS, showcasing their skills in international relations, diplomacy and negotiation.

Special thanks to Ms. Nazish, ASPS's SENCo and Gifted & Talented Coordinator, for her support and guidance during this enriching experience for our students.

Parent Engagement Session: Wednesday 20th March

We invite all parents to join us next week in this parent engagement session focusing on independence in children. Whether you join us in person at our school premises or online (link to join will be shared), we assure you of a valuable experience aimed at supporting your child's development.

• Learn practical tips and tricks from experienced parents from GAB

• Participate in interactive discussions and seek personalised advice from our counsellors.

Parents, secure your child's seat in ASPS  for the new school year at ASPS!

The re-registration fee of 1000 AED should be paid on or before 17th May 2024 to complete the re-registration and secure your child's seat. This amount is deductible from first term fees.

To ensure that the academic team stay laser-focused on our students; their wellbeing and academic progress, they will no longer be responsible for collecting and handling money. Please do not to send cash payments for with your child to be handed to their teachers.

Starting from February 2024, we will be transitioning to Zenda payments only for our trips, after-school activities and other school-related events. Until then, we will continue to accept cash or card payments through our Accounts counter in school.

Preferred Payment Option: Zenda App

Our preferred and recommended payment option is the Zenda App. This secure platform provides a convenient way for our parents and guardians to make school payments (this includes school fees!)

Payment through Zenda App:

Download the Zenda app today from app.zenda.com/getstarted 

To sign up, please use the school code: alsalam and your email or mobile number registered with the school.

For Support:

If you have any questions or do not remember your sign up details, you can reach out to the Zenda team on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/12515511110