Arabic and Islamic Benchmark Tests

We will be conducting the final round of the External Benchmark Tests for Arabic & Islamic Week 39 (20th to the 24th of May 2024). The test timetable for each class will be shared with students of Years 4 to 9 on their Google Classrooms.

1. AB.T (Arabic benchmark test) is for Arabic A and Arabic B students from Years 4 onwards

It is designed based on Bloom’s taxonomy and includes testing all four skills for learning Arabic (reading, writing, speaking and listening) of students. The tests provide information on the learning abilities of the students according to the years of learning Arabic as a first or as an additional language.

2. Is. B.T (Islamic Benchmark Test) is for Arabs Muslims and Non-Arab Muslims from Years 4 onwards. This is to measure students in six Islamic elements (The Holy Qur’an and Hadeeth, Islamic values and principles, Islamic law and etiquette, Seerah and Islamic figures, faith and identity and belongings). 

As we move into end of year external assessments, please remind students to bring in their Chromebooks fully charged and carry with him/her a wired or preconnected bluetooth headset as it is mandatory on all the days of the tests. 

We invite parents/guardians of year 7 to 9 to join us for a Coffee Morning (ONLINE) on Wednesday, 22nd May, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. This session is designed to provide support and valuable information regarding the upcoming end of year exams.

This a great opportunity to discuss any concerns, share tips and understand how best to support your children in secondary school during this important time.

Date: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/cno-jkce-efy 

We are thrilled to announce our annual On-the-Spot Writing Competition, which will be held in the English classes from Year 1 to Year 9. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to unleash their creativity and showcase their writing talents. There is no need to practise or revise anything beforehand—just let the imagination flow!

Winners will be announced before the end of the academic year and the winning pieces will be published in our ASPS Writer's Avenue Magazine. We look forward to reading your inspiring and imaginative works.

More information will be posted on your child’s Google classroom.

We are excited to launch the ASPS Corporate Alliances, an entrepreneurship drive aimed at fostering innovation and strategic partnerships within the Al Salam Schools community.

Open to the Commerce stream students for the next academic year. In the coming week, we are inviting nominations for board membership to steer this important initiative. The choice of the Board Members will be done by the teachers based on student's pitch.

Encourage your students in Year 7 to 9 and keep checking for the updates on our grant initiative.

We recently conducted a fire drill at school with the support of the Dubai Civil Defense. Real firefighters and emergency response teams were on-site, ensuring that our drill mirrored the intensity and urgency of a real emergency. 

This simulation provided our students and staff with a firsthand glimpse of what to expect in case of a real emergency.

After the drill, we have received feedback from the Dubai Civil Defense on our fire evacuation procedures and readiness for emergencies. We are happy to share that our evacuation team was deemed fully prepared to face crises and disasters, receiving a perfect score in all evaluation items!

At ASPS, safety is our top priority and drills like these ensure that our students and staff are well-prepared for any emergency situation. 

We would like to extend our gratitude to our Operations Team for their support and guidance throughout this drill and a big thank you to all our students, teachers and staff for their cooperation.

The International Art Marathon represents a pioneering effort to mobilise creativity and solidarity, in response to the myriad challenges facing the world.

Started in 2023 with the 'We Can Change Climate Change' programme as part of Youth Creative Minds Hub and Funun Arts’ Annual Student Art Show. The innovative initiative now is a platform for people from all walks of life to come together with a single purpose; to heal the world.

For the year 2024-2025, the marathon welcomed 350 students from 10 schools in Dubai as official partners, with the guidance of 20 dedicated teachers and 25 appointed youth ambassadors from Funun Arts Group and Youth Creative Minds Hub. 

We are proud to have our students be part of this transformative programme and with the hard work and support of our Head of Art, Ms. Sahar, our students have been able to shine brightly in this event. Their participation not only showcases their talent and creativity but also their dedication to making a meaningful impact on the world stage. 

We were delighted to welcome so many lovely mums into school for a series of 'Mother's Day Celebrations'.  The children enjoyed making gifts for mum, playing games with mum and singing songs for mum. 

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who was able to attend and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

ASPS recently participated in an external competition for Arabic Language and Islamic Education, competing against several other esteemed schools across the UAE in an event organised by Deira Private School.

🥇Tasneem Hani (Year 8B) - First Place in Quran Recitation

🥇Mayar Mohamed (Year 6C) - First Place in Arabic Poetry Recitation and First Place in Creative Writing

🥇Mohamed Musab (Year 9C) - First Place in Prophetic Biography

🥇Amina Siraj Al-Din (Year 8A) - First Place in Arabic Calligraphy

🥈Mohamed Bilal (Year 9A) - Second Place in Prophetic Biography

🥈Abi Sameh (Year 1A) - Second Place in Hadith

🥈Zara Asim (Year 9B) - Second Place in Creative Arabic Writing (Non-Arab)

🥉Younes (Year 9A) - Third Place in Adhan (Call to Prayer)

🥉Maria Jameel (Year 9B) - Third Place in Hadith

🥉Aya Hazem (Year 8B) - Third Place in Theatrical Performance and Public Speaking

🥉Lana Mu'taz (Year 8A) - Third Place in Theatrical Performance and Public Speaking

🥉Dima Muhi Al-Din (Year 6D) - Third Place in Theatrical Performance and Public Speaking

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