At the foundation of the triangle of support are our parents and staff who need to work together to provide our children with the highest levels of support. The better this relationship works, the greater the heights our children will ultimately achieve in their education and the more likely they are to become the very best version of themselves.

Have a wonderful weekend.

David Tongue

Principal

THREE COMPULSORY SUBJECTS -  WELCOME EVENING

Dear Parents, 

The Arabic, Islamic Studies & Qatar History Department would like to invite you to an in-person welcome evening. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the teachers and learn more about your child’s learning journey in Arabic and Islamic Studies.

You will also be introduced to the curriculum, learning resources we use, and how you can support your child in their learning.

For parents of students in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9, you are welcome to join us on Monday, 23rd September from 4.00 pm until 5.00 pm. 

For parents of students in Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12, you are welcome to join us on Tuesday, 24th September from 4.00 pm until 5.00 pm. 

We will meet in the atrium of the S2 building and then proceed upstairs to the classrooms. 

If you would like to attend, kindly complete this form to express your interest. 

Kind regards, 

Abu-Huraira Rahman

Head of Arabic, Islamic Studies & Qatar History

Gamal Shawkey

Director of the Three Compulsory Subjects

It has been another really busy week in the Primary school and the children have been working extremely hard. I have had lots of children visit the office to showcase their learning or to show great examples of work this week and our learners never cease to amaze me. From FS children coming to tell me about their good choices, to Year 6 students showcasing their debating skills - we really do have the most amazing students! 

It has also been wonderful to meet so many of you this week as we have begun our Curriculum meetings. Your engagement and insightful questions fill me with confidence that we have such a wonderfully engaged community. Parents are vital to the educational success of our students and we greatly value the strength of our parent body.

As discussed in last week's newsletter update, these meetings are vital in providing parents with key information for the coming year. Our Head of Years are able to talk about the important curriculum changes from year-to-year and to also highlight any of the events that are special to a particular year group. We will also follow this up with a detailed overview of each term in our Parent Portal. This will go live next week after the completion of our Curriculum meetings. It is also a great platform to ask any questions.

Our Primary assembly this week was led by Mr Cann and Mrs Dalvi. In the assembly, they explored the theme of keeping safe and sharing any worries with a trusted adult. This builds on our previous theme of kindness and making sure that we are supportive and caring within and beyond our school community, (I now have hundreds of small acts of kindness notes in my office from the children!). During the assembly, Mrs. Dalvi used the example of carrying a bag of worries and then sharing these out with trusted adults to help the children understand that talking about what worries them can really help.

I hope you have a restful weekend.

Derek Watson

Senior Vice Principal - Head of Primary

Celebrating Student Achievement: Aaraadhana R. Shines at NITA Awards

We are proud to announce that Aaraadhana R., a talented student from Doha College, has won the prestigious ENEC NITA title in the “School” category at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s Nuclear Innovation and Technology Award (NITA) event.

This award recognised innovative proposals on how artificial intelligence can enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the nuclear sector, focusing on areas such as power optimisation, operation, maintenance, and waste management. Winners were honoured during the Nuclear Innovation Technology Summer School (NITSS) held in Abu Dhabi this August.

ENEC’s NITSS provides a unique platform for winners to connect with experts and peers in the civil nuclear field, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Aaraadhana’s exceptional dedication and hard work truly set her apart in this competitive environment, which included participation from numerous promising SMEs and organisations across the Gulf and beyond. Her innovative proposal on “Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Waste Management” was highly praised by subject matter experts and judges, standing out among entries from students across the GCC and international participants, including those from Poland.

We congratulate Aaraadhana on this remarkable achievement and look forward to her continued success!

Read more here : Doha College student wins NITA title winner award | The Peninsula Qatar

Rahib Shines with Compassion, Volunteering at Local Blood Donation Drive

Our Year 5 student, Rahib S., volunteered at the blood donation drive organised by the Pakistan Welfare Forum in collaboration with the Qatar National Blood Donation Center. 

His selfless act of giving back to the community is a testament to our holistic approach to nurturing students who will make a lasting contribution to global society.

By donating his time and effort, Rahib has contributed to saving lives and raising awareness about the importance of regular blood donation. 

Check out Rahib's contribution to the blood drive in the Qatar Tribune:

Read more here : https://www.qatar-tribune.com/uploads/pdf/2024/09/04/qatartribune-20240904-1.pdf?ts=001020