Monday, 2nd October

• Wear Red: A fundraising event for World Heart Day (more details below)

Monday to Wednesday | 2nd-4th October

• Arabic Book Fair 

Wednesday 4th October-

• Year 2 Trip to Kidzania

Thursday, 5th of October

• Year 7-8 Macbeth- Edutainment -Educational trip 

• We will celebrate Teacher's Day in ASPS!

Friday to Sunday, 6th- 8th October

•  Model MUN- Gems Winchester School, Dubailand

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.

Fundraising for Infant Cardiac Patients License No. PRHCE-002023228

We will be having a special fundraising event in honour of World Heart Day on Monday, 2nd October. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of infant cardiac patients who need our support.

Why It Matters:

Infant cardiac patients face unique challenges and our support can make a significant difference in their lives. Through this initiative, we aim to provide them with the care and resources they need for a healthier future.

Wear Red:

Show your support by wearing red on Monday 2nd October. Let's paint the campus red to raise awareness for this important cause.

Donation:

Students and Staff who choose to wear red are encouraged to make a contribution of AED 5 or 10. Every dirham counts towards providing essential care for these young patients. All donations will go to the Emirates Red Crescent, ensuring that vital care reaches those who need it most.

We will be celebrating World Teachers Day to honour and appreciate our incredible teachers here at ASPS. This year, we have a special and heartfelt way to show our gratitude.

Dress as Your Favourite Teacher

On this day, students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite teacher! Whether it's their clothing, gestures or teaching approach, this is an opportunity to pay tribute to the teachers who inspire us every day. ASPS teachers are encouraged to wear Al Salam colours.

Letter Writing Campaign

In addition to dressing up, we invite students to write a heartfelt letter to their favourite teacher expressing their appreciation and sharing what makes that teacher so special. 

This programme is designed to inspire and challenge our students to explore the world of literature, broaden their horizons and cultivate a lifelong love for reading. It is a journey through books that will not only enhance academic skills but also encourage personal growth and enrichment. Watch out for more information on Google Classroom!

Emirates Literature Festival

The Emirates NBD Poetry For All competition, organised by the Emirates Literature Foundation, is back to celebrate the art of poetry performance and recital. This event encourages students to memorise and passionately interpret poems, honouring the rich oral tradition of the Arab world.

Audition Details:

• Open for Year 4-9 students

• Date: Friday,  13th October 2023

To audition, please follow these steps:

1. Fill out the attached form posted on your child’s Google Classroom and found below.

2. Choose a poem from the provided list.

3. Memorise your selected poem. Your emotional connection with the poet's language and ideas is key!

4. List of Poems for Audition and form :

   • List of Poems for ages: 8-13 - Google Form

   • List of Poems for ages: 14-18 - Google Form

Deadline to register for the audition is on 6th October 2023.

We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to showcase your poetic talents on 13th October 2023. Should you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

At ASPS, we believe in nurturing the curiosity and imagination of our students. One of the most captivating frontiers of exploration is space and we are committed to providing students with opportunities to engage in exciting space-related activities.

What's in Store? 🌌

Throughout the year, students can look forward to a range of activities, including Space-Themed Competitions, captivating Planetarium Visits and the latest updates from the UAE's dynamic space endeavors.

🛰️ Recent Adventures! 🛰️

To kick things off, the first batch of students from Year 7-9 visited the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, where they had the incredible honour of meeting Hazza Al Mansouri , a true pioneer and the first Emirati in space! 

Year 9 students participated in a Career Guidance Session hosted by the University of Sharjah. During the session, they received valuable insights into the diverse range of courses available at the university, the application requirements, fee details, and information about available scholarship programmes. Students had the opportunity to engage in a live chat with the admissions officer.

Safety is a priority, that is why we are taking a significant step towards ensuring our students are prepared for any situation. Our students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a series of engaging talks about First Aid.

But safety doesn't stop there! We've also begun discussions about bus behavior and safety. Ensuring our students know how to travel responsibly is just as important as any other aspect of their education.

The Wellbeing Award is approaching its final phases and this is where we need your input.

We are currently in the Evaluation Phase of the award. This is where students, parents and staff will weigh in on the impact that the award has had on wellbeing at ASPS. The parent evaluation form is below. Please fill it out so we can understand what has gone well and what areas we can further improve in. 

You can start complete the Wellbeing Evaluation Form here or you can also watch the video below to hear what other parents are saying about the Wellbeing at ASPS:

Parents, we request your assistance...

The Student Evaluations have been happening in school. So far, we have over 400 responses! If you could sit with your child and go through the evaluation form with them, that might push us to our target of 600 responses. You can access the Wellbeing Award - Student Evaluation Form here.

PSF Update!

By now most parents will be settled into the new year groups, and you should be in your official Whatsapp group for your child’s year. If you are still not a member of your child’s group, please contact school Admin Reception, and they will sort it out with you. 

Why should you be in your Year Group?

• To get all the insider info on what is going on

• Reminders about notices and updates

• Handy tips 

• Your questions answered – or referred to someone who can help

• A place to let school know, through your Rep, of any urgent issues or concerns 

Get to know your Year Rep. He or she is an admin for your year and can take any general query forward to the right people in school to help you (of course not complaints or concerns that are personal to you or your child only- please contact your child’s teacher for this).

Meet your Year Rep:

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.