Monday 18 September - 

• FS1 and FS2  Chatterbox Show and Tell Activity

Tuesday 19th September- 

• Career Guidance Session for Year 9

This online session will be hosted by the University of Sharjah. Year 9 students will have an opportunity to interact with professionals from the University, who will assist them in making and implementing informed educational and occupational choices.

Friday 22nd September- 

• Red Day for our little ones in the Nursery

• Saudi Arabia's National Day celebration

Students have been getting ready by crafting straightforward sentences to express their joy for this significant endeavor, titled "Saudi-Emirati and Emirati-Saudi." This initiative encompasses a wide range of diverse activities that connect this special occasion with the Arabic language, encompassing various skills suitable for all levels.

• RTA Safety Ambassadors

Secondary students will be given an opportunity to become RTA Safety Ambassadors for this academic year. A representative from the RTA will be coming to ASPS to guide the students through their roles and responsibilities as a safety ambassador.

All New Students are now registered on the KHDA system and the KHDA parent school contract is published.

Please note that your signature on the Parent Contract is a mandatory requirement for your child to continue attending school for this academic year.

As per the KHDA rules and regulations, students with unsigned KHDA parents-school contract are not permitted in school as of Monday 18th September, 2023.

To complete the signing of the Parent School Contract:

• Download the KHDA mobile apps or smart parent/school portal or

• Through the KHDA Website

• If you have difficulties with the above options, please visit our admissions office in order to sign manually.

Should you need any further assistance, please contact the admissions offic at admissions@alsalamschool.ae

Recognising and valuing the effort put into creating a positive, motivating and engaging work environment is important for us at ASPS. This week, we took a moment to honour our exceptional staff members who have truly inspired us all. They are our VIPs of the Month and we extend our appreciation to them for their outstanding contributions.

We invite all students to actively participate and contribute through:

• Plastic Bottle Collection

  • By collecting plastic bottles, we divert them from landfills and encourage recycling. Please make sure they are empty and clean.

• Can Collection 

  • Simply collect aluminum and steel cans from your home, school, or community. Please make sure they are clean and free of any food residue. 

• Paper Collection

  • Gather old newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard and any other paper-based items. Please make sure they are clean, dry and free from contamination.

☀️ Recognising the vital role of playtime and  and social interaction in a student's day, we've sprinkled in quick, refreshing outdoor breaks!

Lasting no more than 15-20 minutes, these short outdoor breaks ensure students can enjoy a breath of fresh air, connect with friends and engage in light activities without the discomfort of extreme temperature.

We kindly remind parents to ensure that their students come to school with their water bottles full. Staying hydrated is essential for students, especially in hot weather.

The External benchmark test for the Arabic language will start next week (Week 4, between the 20th to the 22nd of September 2023) for Years 5, 6 & 8 students. 

The first round of the Year 2-9 New Group Reading Test (NGRT) termly assessment is scheduled to start next week from 18th to 22nd September, 2023.

Important reminder for students in Year 4 to Year 9:

• These are computer based test and require the use of students’ own Chromebook and headsets. 

• Chromebooks and Headsets: Students in Year 4-9 will need to bring their own fully-charged Chromebook and headsets for the test. We recommend using wired USB headphones to avoid any potential Bluetooth connectivity issues.

Technical Support: Check if the Chromebook and headsets are in good working condition. If your child has any issues with their chromebook, please see/contact the IT team <itsupport@alsalamschool.ae>

Year 2 and Year 3 students tests will be administered in the ICT lab.

Encourage your children to bring along a book to read and enjoy in case they finish the test ahead of schedule.

For concerns related to the pastoral care of your child at school, please reach out to the Pastoral Leaders of the respective year group. Their contact details are provided below:

FS Pastoral Leader:

• Ms Rim Bouzou- r.bouzou@alsalamschool.ae

Year 1 Pastoral Leader:

• Ms Tanzeem Peshimam- t.peshimam@alsalamschool.ae

Year 2 Pastoral Leader:

• Ms Ebi Seigha-Glasgow- e.seigha@alsalamschool.ae

Year 3 Pastoral Leader:

• Ms Komal Mehta- k.mehta@alsalamschool.ae

Head of Lower Primary (Year 1 - Year 3):

• Ms Asma Sattar- a.sattar@alsalamschool.ae

Head of Upper Primary (Year 4 – Year 6) Pastoral Leader:

• Ms Etheldreda D’Souza- e.dsouza@alsalamschool.ae

Secondary Pastoral Leader:

• Ms Viji Koshy- v.koshy@alsalamschool.ae

Counsellor – FS, KS1, Year 3 an Year 4

• Juny Elsa John- j.elsa@alsalamschool.ae

Counsellor (Year 5 to Year 9) and Child Protection Officer

• Hareem ur Rehman- h.rehman@alsalamschool.ae

If your query pertains to school operations or administrative matter, please contact the department administration:

• • Front Office: reception@alsalamschool.ae

  • Salam Nursery: nursery@alsalamschool.ae

  • Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2): eyfs@alsalamschool.ae

  • Year 1-6: primary@alsalamschool.ae

  • Year 7-9: secondary@alsalamschool.ae

Your active participation in your child's education is highly valued and we want to ensure that you feel supported in this journey. If you have any further questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all students at ASPS, we would like to inform you about an important update regarding our attendance alert system.

Our attendance system is designed to send notifications to parents if their child is not present at the time of registration. This system serves two critical purposes: Monitoring Student Attendance and Tracking Late Attendance.

If you receive an attendance/absence notification and your child has been sent into school or if you receive the alert but were late dropping off your child, we kindly request that you take the following steps:

• If you were late dropping off your child, please indicate this in your communication with the form tutor. Your prompt notification will help us maintain accurate attendance records and support our safeguarding efforts.

• Notice of Absence Form:

As per the directives from the KHDA and in accordance with our school policy, unnecessary absences and persistent lateness are matters of serious concern. Both parents and students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements.

It is important to inform you that we are actively monitoring your child's attendance. Excessive absences and consistent lateness could potentially affect your child's eligibility for re-registration in the next academic year.

To streamline the communication of student absence, please fill in the Notice of Absence Form. 

We would like to bring to your attention a recent enhancement to our communication methods through the introduction of mobile numbers in our PSF (Parent-School Forum) WhatsApp groups.

However, we encountered an issue where some of these numbers were mistakenly flagged as spam. This resulted in the temporary suspension of our school account.

We kindly request your assistance in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of important school updates and information. Please refrain from exiting the group or marking any messages as spam on the school's WhatsApp group as doing so may result in our number being blocked.

It is important to note that whilst these WhatsApp groups serve as an additional platform for updates and information, they do not replace our school's official communication channels. All official emails will continue to be sent through the PCode Gmail address. This platform remains the primary means of disseminating news and keeping everyone in the community informed.

To learn more about what these WhatsApp groups are used for, please click here.