Dear Community Members,

Thank you for following our Covid-19 update that we have been sending via our Social Media accounts throughout this pandemic period.  Covid-19 is indeed a severe test to our ability to act but not react; to accept the challenges, not collapse under their pressures, to make adequate plans, not to take compromising decisions, because this horrendous disease is uncompromising. We as educators, and parents must lead by example, with resilience, open-mindedness and patience, while assuming our moral duties towards our community fellows. We have been closely monitoring, isolating and reporting any positive Covid-19 case, even tracing it back to its origin with the purpose to limit its spread, while maintaining the confidential aspect of the matter. In this regard, “Thank You,” to all the parents and staff members who have been extremely diligent by informing the school straight away about any spread of Covid-19 amongst our members, putting the well-being of all above any other consideration. We appreciate the commitment!

Our blended system of remote and face-to-face learning seems to be going well, with more and more interactions with students. Speaking of interactions, I had the pleasure to do a Puppet Show to our Pre-Schoolers today. These Face-To-Face encounters are important, especially for our younger CAS students with only one message to convey; we will always find a way to teach with purpose and fun to reach greater conclusions. By the way, the enthusiasm of our students was overwhelming!

The use of Social Media: As we prepare for some great events, it is our custom and duty to ask parents if they will extend to us the right to use their children’s photographs and videos for the purpose to share, promote and illustrate who we are and what we are. If you have any issues with this, please send us an email to let us know that you would rather not have your child’s photograph on our Social Media pages.

Grade 6 Graduation: We are most fortunate to still be able to celebrate some amazing performances. At the end of June, we celebrated a modified Seniors’ Graduation Ceremony in the time of Corona. Real soon, we will offer our Grade 7 students their Sixth Grade Graduation Ceremony with the participation of a distinguished guest speaker. All the precautionary measures will be in place and  more details will be shared real soon.

Winter Break: As approved by the Board of Directors, we are extending our Winter Break to allow our staff, especially the Foreign hire ones, to go back home and spend Christmas with their respective families. These staff members have been stuck in Morocco for almost a year now due to Covid and its travel restrictions. They are thankful to our Board of Directors for this kind gesture as we celebrate today World Kindness Day. 

Condolences: We have recently learnt that Mr. Chiu, a CAS long time friend, a CAS former parent and owner of the amazing restaurant, Golden China, passed away last month in Taiwan. We pay our sincerest condolences to his children , more particularly his son Nien Nien a CAS graduate. 

Last but not least: I encourage you to read the regular messages from our principals and the different members of our CAS Staff. We always have news for you.

Enjoy reading us and keep safe !

John J. Randolph