Wednesday 27th September-

• PALS Meet & Greet (more details below)

Thursday 28th September-

• Counsellor's Parent Engagement Session- 9:00am to 9:50am in the MPH- all parents are invited!

Wednesday 4th October-

• Year 2 Trip to Kidzania

Thursday, 5th of October

• Year 7-8 Macbeth- Edutainment -Educational trip 

Wednesday 11th October -

• Year 1 Trip to Oli-Oli

Thursday 12th October - 

• Year 3 Trip to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Friday 13th October - 

• FS2B End-of-Theme Parents Assembly

More details will be shared about the school trips. Please check these on your student's Google Classroom.

International Literacy Day - Word dress Up

We are thrilled to share that our Word Dress Up on International Literacy Day was a tremendous success! Students showcased their chosen words with remarkable creativity and we are excited to announce the winners.

A special assembly for students in Year 1 to Year 3 organised by Ms. Juny (Counsellor of FS- Year 4)  led to significant success for the 'Every Child is Special' campaign. During her presentation, Ms. Juny emphasised the importance of recognising and embracing individuality, irrespective of their diverse needs and attributes. She also highlighted the values of empathy and kindness, promoting strong relationships and fostering acceptance of the varying needs of children.

Wellbeing Focus groups for Upper Primary and secondary students also continued this week with a focus on how comfortable students are in sharing how they are feeling with people and how they take care of themselves and their mental health and emotional wellbeing. 

The Wellbeing Award has reached its final stages. We are preparing for a final evaluation in the first week of December. Our students have prepared a short video summarising what wellbeing looks like at ASPS. 

We kindly request your support in encouraging your children to complete the evaluation form as part of their final assessment for the award. This form is also conveniently accessible on the Wellbeing Google Classroom.

Our incredible primary school students are leading the charge in our bottle, can and paper recycle collection drive! 🥤📦♻️ They are not just recycling, they are setting the bar high by ensuring everything is clean before it goes into the bin! 

Let's keep this momentum going! Every bottle, can, and paper counts.

We are thrilled to share the incredible work of our secondary students who have been hard at work on a special sustainability project. They have taken recycling to a whole new level by creating their very own Recycling Box from recycled materials!

Catch some of the videos of their work on our social media. Follow our stories @ASPSdubai

ASPS After School Activities will start next week 28th September! 

• Please note the registration for the ASA is only confirmed after payment. 

• Parents who have registered their students online and have made a payment will receive an confirmation to join after school sessions that will start on 28th September. 

• Please keep an eye out for the welcome email from the Club Coach in your PCode inbox.

• For our youngest learners in Foundation Stage, ASA kicks off at 1:15 pm until 2:15 pm every Monday to Thursday (one activity per day).

• Years 1-9, your ASA sessions run from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm every Thursday.

• Please ensure to collect the students promptly at the end of the session.

At ASPS, we hold firm to the belief in student empowerment and their pivotal role in shaping the school community. To facilitate this, we are excited to announce the commencement of the Student Voice Group election process. This initiative aims to provide a platform for students to actively participate in decision-making and contribute to the betterment of our school environment.

Election Timeline:

• 20th September: On this date, the nomination form will be made available to all students, marking the official kick-off of the election process.

• 25th September: Nomination Deadline. Students are encouraged to submit their nominations by this date. This step is crucial in ensuring a diverse and representative Student Voice group.

• 26th September: Candidates will have the opportunity to present their campaign videos to their fellow students, showcasing their vision and plans for the school.

• 27th September: Live campaign during the school assembly.

• 28th September: Voting / Election Result Announcement . This pivotal day will witness students exercising their right to vote, followed by the announcement of the election results. 

• Investiture Ceremony (11th October - Tentative): Subject to confirmation, the investiture ceremony will honour the newly elected members of the Student Council AY 2023-24, officially entrusting them with their roles and responsibilities.

The Student Council Election at ASPS is an important milestone in our commitment to nurturing responsible and engaged citizens. We ask parents to encourage your child's participation.

Maulid Nabi (Prophet's birth)

The observance of Maulid Nabi (The Prophet's birth) (Peace be upon him) will take place on the 12th Rabi Al Awwal 1445 Hijri Date. While recognizing the significance of the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), neither he nor his close companions observed this day as a celebration. Nonetheless, it presents a valuable occasion to reflect on the profound impact he has had on the world.

To mark this day, we have planned special activities during our Arabic and Islamic lessons on the 27th, designed to incorporate and reflect upon its importance. These activities aim to deepen our understanding and appreciation of Prophet Muhammad's (Peace be upon him).

World Heart Day 

World Heart day will be celebrated  on  Thursday 28th of September. It is intended to increase awareness of cardiovascular diseases and their prevention. This year's theme is 'Use Heart for Every Heart'.

We have planned a range of activities to be conducted in Science lessons across the school.

MUN -Inter School events in October

Students from Years 7-9 will be participating in the upcoming MUNs in the month of October at The Gems Modern Academy, Dubai (GMAMUN 2023) on the 20-22nd October and  GEMS Winchester School (WSDMUN) on the 6th, 7th and 8th of October.

Fee details and transportation methods will be shared later.

Macbeth-Educational trip 

We have arranged an educational trip for the students of Years 7 and 8 to the QE2 at Port Rashid on Thursday, 5th of October 2023 to watch the Shakespearean play Macbeth by Kevali Productions House from the UK. The play has been adapted according to the social and cultural requirements of the UAE.

The cost of the trip is AED 125 per student, which includes transport. 

Should you require more information, please email secondary@alsalamschool.ae

Year 7 to 9 Homework Schedule

Secondary school being a stepping stone to higher education, believes that homework

• provides the opportunity to practise, consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding from work done in school; 

• it provides opportunities to explore something new and/or independently;

• it allows time to prepare something for the next lesson; 

• it helps students to learn to manage their time and to be able to work independently which will help throughout their time at school and in the future;

• it is important in raising student achievement;

• homework enhances pupil learning, improves achievement and develops students' study skills and as such is an integral part of the curriculum.

You can find the Year 7 to 9 homework schedule here.

We ask all parents to ensure that you wear the Parent ID badge visibly whenever you visit the school premises. This is essential for security purposes and helps our staff easily identify you as an authorised parent or guardian.

Visitor identification is mandatory and visitors, including parents and staff, are issued a clearly visible ID badge to be worn at all times when they are on school premises. The ID badge should be easily seen and presented to any school staff member. When an ID badge is present, everyone knows at a glance if you are a parent or staff.

Al Salam School uses a lanyard identification system, which makes it easy for our students, staff and parents to understand the status of all adults on school site:

An important reminder to parents with students who have been issued a walk home pass to please ensure they wear them visibly when leaving the school premises. The walk home pass serves as an easy identification that the authorisation has been given.

Students without a valid walk home pass will not be permitted to leave the school. In such cases, parents will be promptly contacted to arrange for student pick-up.

We would also like to clarify that walk home passes will only be issued to students from Year 6 onwards. We can only issue a walk home pass for students in Year 3, 4 and 5 provided they are leaving the school with an older sibling in Year 6 or above. It is important to note that the oldest sibling must be in Year 6 onwards and cannot take a sibling in FS1 / FS2 / Year 1-2. 

Please note that the walk home pass for students in Year 3-5, even if they have a sibling in Year 6 or above, may be subject to revocation or withdrawal. This decision will be made based on the professional judgment of the staff member at the school. If it is deemed that the older sibling is not suitable for this responsibility, the student will not be handed over to the sibling.

We would like to emphasise that this policy has been in effect since it has been published in the ASPS Parent Handbook in August of 2019 and its consistency is crucial for the safety of our students.

Calling all students from Year 1 to Year 9! Yala Sports is thrilled to invite you to our exciting ECA programme, happening every Monday and Wednesday after school. Join Yala Sports for action-packed sessions of football or basketball from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Register today and make Mondays and Wednesdays your favourite days of the week! Please contact Yala Sports for more information on how to register your child.