Dear ASPS Parents,

We strongly encourage you to make use of our various online platforms available during the Spring Break. In particular, we highly recommend utilising platforms such as Busy Things in EYFS, Education City, Active Learn Bug Club, Reading Club, Accelerated Reader and any other relevant resources that may be accessible to you.

Consistent engagement with these online tools during the holiday period can greatly benefit your child's educational progress. It is common for students to experience a slight setback in their learning after a long weekend or during a reduced timetable. By encouraging them to stay connected to their studies through these platforms, we can ensure a seamless transition back into the school routine when classes resume.

You may recall that we previously shared the login credentials for these platforms with you via PCode (parent school )email. To locate the login credentials to these platforms, simply search for 'Educational Apps Login Details' in your PCode (parent school email) inbox. Once you have retrieved the email, you will have all the necessary information to log in and explore the available resources with your child.

We are here for you during the the Spring Break!

To secure your child's seat for the next academic year, we kindly request that you complete the re-registration process by paying the re-registration fee of 1000 AED on or before 17th May 2024. This fee is essential to secure your child's seat and is deductible from the first term fees. More details on this can be found in the 'Important Reminders' section below.

If you have any questions about re-registration and school fees, our Admissions and Accounts Team are available to assist you this Spring Break. Our office timings during the Spring Break are:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm (gates close at 12:30 pm)

  • from 2nd April: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (gates close at 12:30 pm)

• Friday: 7:00 am to 11:00 am (gates close at 10:30 am)

  • from 2nd April: 8:00 am to 11:00 am (gates close at 10:30 am)

• Please note that the school is closed and our team will be unavailable on announced public holidays during Eid.

Should you require any assistance or have questions, feel free to reach out to us during the specified office hours. We're here to help.

Term 2 Parent Teacher Meetings (PTM)

Term 2 Parent-Teacher Meetings will be on Saturday 20th April 2024. You will receive a separate email in your PCode to book your appointments on Tuesday 16th April, 2024

The end of Term 2 reports  will be released on Wednesday 17th April 2024, so that you can review this and bring this with you to discuss in the meetings. Please ensure that you login using the PCode (school email address only) to access the Term 2 reports. 

Reminders:

• Class Teachers in FS - Year 3 have 10 minute appointment slots while Subject Specialist Teachers will have 5 minute slots per family. 

• We ask parents to be ready at least 5 minutes before their appointment and that the time allotted is adhered to. If you need more time the teacher will schedule a longer meeting at a later date. This will result in a more in depth meeting for conversations that need more time and thought.

Changes in the floor plan for the upcoming Parent-Teacher Meeting:

• FS Arabic and Islamic teachers will be in the FS classroom, please check the floor plan for details

• Primary and Secondary school Arabic and Islamic Teachers will be in the MPS (not in the gym).

• Primary and Secondary Specialist Teachers for English, Maths, Science and MSC will be in the GYM.

• You can view the full floor plan here.

All students are welcome to come to school after the Eid holidays in their Eid or party clothes on Monday 15th April. Students may also bring treats to share with their classmates.

Class Giveaways

Students are allowed to bring and share gifts at the end of the school day. Any sweet treats should be pre-packaged and not consumed in school. This way parents can decide if the food item is appropriate for their child. 

Due to the high incidences of allergies connected to them, we are trying hard to be a NUT FREE SCHOOL. Please make sure that treats shared and brought to school do not contain any nuts.

Food Sharing During School Events and Activities

During school-wide events and activities where food is shared in the classroom, such as parties and curriculum events, there is no longer a requirement to individually wrap items. However, homemade food must be accompanied by an ingredient list for allergy and dietary considerations.

These have been included in our school handbook and you can read the full version of our Food Policy here.

Arabic, the language of the Holy Quran, serves as a bridge connecting our past, present, and future generations. The UAE has been steadfast in its efforts to preserve and empower the Arabic language among its children, and here at ASPS, we will continue to solidify this nation's vision. To champion this cause, our Arabic Department has meticulously organised a week of school activities dedicated to celebrating the richness of the Arabic language. Our students engaged in various activities like reading stories, Arabic calligraphy, poems and more, all aimed at celebrating Arabic language and culture.

Thank you for joining our recent community iftar event! It was truly a blessing to share such a wonderful evening with you and your family. The evening provided us with a special opportunity to come together and enjoy each other's company this holy month of Ramadan.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our PALS (Parents of Al Salam) for their invaluable support throughout the event. Your dedication to our school and your unwavering commitment to our community is truly appreciated. Your partnership in organising and facilitating such important school events is what makes our community thrive and we are grateful for your ongoing support.

Thank you once again for being a part of this special evening. We look forward to many more opportunities to come together and celebrate as a community in the future.

Anything But A Bag Day Challenge Winners 

The Wellbeing Heroes led an adaptability challenge where students were asked to bring their books in anything but a bag for one day. Winners of 'Anything But a Bag Day Challenge' were announced and certificates were given out this week. 

Wellbeing Workshop for Parents - Fostering Independence in Children 

A parent workshop on the topic of Fostering Independence was held on last Wednesday 20th of March. It featured a GAB (Governing Advisory Board) parent panel which led the discussion on how parents can encourage their children to be more independent. 

If you missed this session, don't worry! We've recorded the meeting so you can catch up at your convenience. You can watch it here. 

The first issue of the Wellbeing Newsletter has been published by the Wellbeing Heroes! Featuring student wow moments, top study tips for students from students and much more, this first issue is a must read for everyone at ASPS! 

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are delighted to inform you of the winners of the recent competitions and challenges held in Ramadan Alhamdulilah. The level of participation and enthusiasm displayed by all contestants was impressive and we are grateful for each student’s effort, especially with the additional challenge of having to prepare for their assessments too.

May Allah bless their efforts and give them all beneficial knowledge that will pave their way to Jannah.

Year 1

Dua Competition:

1st place : Hadiyah Salma - 1D

2nd place : Hajra Fahad -1E

3rd place: Naba Ali Khan - 1B

Quran competition:

1st place: Mahnoor Fatimah Mayet - 1D, Abdulrahman Amr - 1E

2nd place : Hajra Fahad - 1E,  Oubai Sameh-1A

3rd place: Elaaf - 1C, Jana Hossam - 1A, Anas Gamal -1C

Little Preacher Competition:

1st place :   Muhammad Hamdan Obaid -1D

2nd place: Naba Ali Khan - 1B

3rd place : Maha Rashid -1D, Eshaal Fatima - 1A

Names of Allah Challenge:

• Sedra  Refat Fayez Alnshar - 1C

• Mahnoor Fatimah Mayet - 1D

• Mohamed Ayash - 1B

• Laaibah Butt - 1E

• Manal Fatima - 1E

• Naba Ali Khan - 1B

• Mujtaba Zohaib - 1A

• Mohammad Hamdan Noman - 1D

• Hamza Mahrouz - 1C

• Hajra Fahad - 1E

Year 2

Quran Competition:

• Level 1

1st place : Umar bin Taha - 2B, Saif Moheeldin - 2C

2nd place: Ibraheem Ahmad -2E, Farida Sameh -2C 

3rd place : Saeed Mustafa - 2D, Amin Shady - 2C

• Level 2

1st place :  Simrah Fatima - 2D, Layan Mohamed - 2E

2nd place : Rania Rehan- 2D, Noursen Mohamed - 2A

3rd place : Muhammad Essa Manorwala - 2C, Razan Mohamed - 2E

Little Preacher Competition:

1st place :  Simrah Fatima - 2D

2nd place : Haniya Nadir - 2E

3rd place : Umar bin Taha - 2B , Mohammad Ali Mirza  - 2C

Quran Challenge Winners:

• Umar Bin Taha - 2B

• Talin Ahmed Jawad - 2B

• Talia Ahmed Hassan - 2D

• Saif Moheeldin Kamal Abass Edam - 2C

• Mohammed Emad Abdelhalim - 2D

Year 3

Quran Competition

• Group A 

1st place :  Aliya Ashraf Kolsawala  - 3C

2nd place : Nabeeha Fatima -3C, Hanaa Manzar - 3E

3rd place: Hisham Habeeb - 3A

• Group B

1st place:   Yousef Mahmoud - 3A

2nd place : Abdallah Mohamed - 3C

3rd place : Karma Mahmoud -3C

Nasheed Competition

• Group A

1st place :   Mohammad Moudood - 3B

2nd place : Nabeeha Fatima 3C

3rd place : Aliya Ashraf Kolsawala -3C

• Group B: 

1st place : Abdallah Mohamed - 3C

2nd place : Selim Mohamed - 3C

3rd place : Karma Mahmoud -3C

Little Preacher Competition:

1st place :  Aiman Manaal - 3A

2nd place : Mohammed Ebad Ayaz - 3C

3rd place : Hisham Habeeb - 3A

Understanding the Quran Challenge:

• Aaisha Aaliyah Mohamed Rifaz - 3A

• Karma mahmoud ahmed Salama - 3C

• Ayesha Abdur Rehman Kadwani - 3B

• Aliya Ashraf Kolsawala - 3C

• Mohamed Hamdi Haseen - 3E

• Hanaa Manzar - 3E

• Nabeeha Fatima - 3C

• Muhammad Hamid - 3B

Year 4

Qur'an Competition:

1st place :   Zuha Tanveer - 4D ,  Layan Mohamed- 4C 

2nd place : Hamdan Mustafa - 4D , Aseel Haitham - 4C

3rd place :  Rayyan Furqan - 4A , Renad Emad - 4A 

Nasheed Competition:

1st place:   Aseel Haitham - 4C

2nd place: Abrish Khan - 4B

3rd place: Isa Butt - 4C

Little Preacher Competition:

1st place:   Mohammad Zayed Al Hoda  - 4C

2nd place : Youssof Ahmed - 4C

3rd place :  Muhammad Ahmad Nadir  - 4F

Understanding the Quran Challenge:

• Rayyan Furqan  - 4A

• Aiza Manzar  - 4B

• Mohammad Zayed Al Hoda - 4C

• Isa Butt -  4C

• Ahsan Tariq - 4D

• Hamdan Mustafa - 4D

• Zuha Tanveer - 4D

• Ayra Abu Bakar  4E

• Haniyah Sajid 4E

• Muhammad Anas 4E

• Zaid Harris 4E

• Sana Hazem 4E

• Muhammad Ahmad Nadir 4F

• Zeeba Nafeel 4F

Years 5 and 6

Quran Competition:

• Level 1:

1st place:  Ibrahim Badawi - 6C

2nd place: Rehab Fatima - 5A

3rd place: Aysha Mohtisham - 5A

• Level 2:

1st place:  Haadiya Muhammad - 5A

2nd place: Ammar Kobattay - 5E

3rd place: Joumana Mohamed - 6A 

Nasheed Competition:

1st place :   Haadiya Muhammad - 5A

2nd place : Mayar Mohamed - 6C

3rd place : Aleena Tariq, Areeba Jannat, Sara Sajid - 6D

Little Preacher Competition:

• Arabs

1st place: Mayar Mohamed - 6C

2nd place: Mariyam Mohamad - 6B

• Non - Arabs

1st place: Haadiya Muhammad - 5A

2nd place: Areeba Jannat - 6D

3rd place: Rehab Fatima - 5A

Athaan Competition:

1st place: Muhammad Aayan - 6D

2nd place: Muhammad Muaz  - 5D

3rd place: Mohamed Ayman - 5E

Understanding the Quran Challenge:

• Haadiya Muhammad - 5A

• Ridwan Omar - 5B

• Muhammad Ghufran - 5B

• Maliq Hafiz - 5C

• Abdullah Faisal Abbasi - 5C

• Zaid Saeed - 5D

• Anaya Imran - 5E

• Abdul Hadi - 6A

• Maisha Siddiqui - 6B

• Mouj Khalid - 6C

• Hareem Waqas - 6C

• Mayar Mohamed - 6C

• Mohamed Amr - 6C

Years 7, 8 and 9

Quran Competition (Year 7):

• Level 1

1st place :  Razan Sameh - 7A

2nd place: Lamar Mohamed - 7D

3rd place : Muhammad Hamdan - 7C

• Level 2

1st place : Omar Jamil - 7A

2nd place : Rahaf Emad - 7C

3rd place : Ahmed Amr - 7B

Quran Competition (Year 8, 9):

• Level 1

1st place:   Mohamed Sayed - 8C

2nd place : Sara Syed - 9C

3rd place: Muhammad Musaab - 9C

• Level 2

1st place :   Tasniem Hany - 8B

2nd place : Maria Jamil - 9C

Athaan Competition:

1st place : Ayaan Asim - 8C

2nd place: Omar Jamil - 7A, Muhammad Shaikh - 9B

3rd place: Muhammad Musaab - 9C

Nasheed Competition:

1st place :   Ahmed Ayaan, 7D

2nd place : Maryam Sajid, 8D

3rd place : Razan Sameh, 7A

Little Preacher Competition:

• Year 7 - Non - Arabs

1st place: Eman Ayaz - 7A

2nd place: Rumman Uzair- 7A

3rd place: Asma Fayyaz- 7C

• Year 7 - Arabs

1st place: Lamar Mohamed - 7D

2nd place: Omar Jamil - 7A

• Years 8,9 -Non - Arabs

1st place: Zara Asim - 9B

2nd place: Eesaa Riyaz - 9B

3rd place: Muhammad Shayaan - 9A

• Years 8,9 -Arabs

1st place: Aya Hazem - 8B

2nd place: Maria Jamil - 9C

Understanding the Quran Challenge:

• Asma Fayyaz Kantharia- 7C

• Bareera Noor Hammad Noor- 7C

• Ali Raaid - 7B

• Ahmed Ayaan Haseen - 7D

• Zoeya Khalil Chaudhry - 7C

• Gulalai Ahmed - 8C

• Ameera Sirajudheen - 8C

• Ameena Sirajudheen 8A

• Zainab Abbas - 9B

• Muhammad Musaab Bukhari - 9C

• Muzainah Shahrukh - 9C

• Eesaa RIyaz Ikram - 9B

• Zara Asim Khan - 9B

• Muhammad Bilal - 9A

We commend each of the winners for their effort, hard work and dedication, and are pleased to have them as part of our school community, MashaAllah.

Once again, congratulations to the winners BarakAllahufeekum (May Allah bless you all) and we look forward to hosting more Islamic competitions in the future, InshaAllah.

InshaAllah, we will inform you soon about the upcoming award ceremony. 

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