Welcome to Year 5 ! 

 Here you can find important information regarding all of Year 5. For information about your child's class, please check the Homeroom teacher's Google Classrooms. For additional resources for subjects, please look at the Literacy, Math and Science pages within Y5. The links in the subject pages may be used for practice at home. 

MEET THE YR 5 TEACHERS

5-1 Ms. Natalia

Welcome to another academic year here at EMS!

My name is Mrs. Natalia Rabah, and I am going to be a teacher in year 5-1. I am from   Russia. I have been living here in Doha for the past 24 years. I am married with 4 kids. This is my 10th year at EMS. All in all, I have 22 years of  teaching experience here in Doha. I graduated from the university in Russia as a teacher of English and German languages. I am also a Masters Graduate in Multidisciplinary Studies in International Education. I am looking forward working with your kids during this wonderful academic year. 

We are going to make it, no matter what!!!

Here there is  a LINK  to our Google Classroom, where your kids can find photos, announcements, useful links and supporting materials. This Google Classroom is our main communication platform for educational purposes  only. You can always contact me by sending an email at natalia.zhuravleva@emsdoha.net.

Have a great year, everyone!!

5-2 Mr. David

Hello and welcome to the 2023/2024 academic year here at EMS!

My name is Mr. David and this is my 10th year of teaching at the EMS Doha campus.  I am originally from Texas, U.S. and have been traveling abroad for the last 18 years!  I am very excited for my students to have an outstanding year of learning and investigation.

If you ever need to contact me, please feel free to write me an email at david.knippa@emsdoha.net.

I have included a link to my Google classroom so that you and your child may access announcements, additional practice materials, notifications etc. .

Here is to a fantastic year and the start of a great adventure!

5-3 

Welcome to a new year at EMS!

My name is Mr Githan Pillay. I am the year 5-3 teacher. I have been an educator for the past 2 and a half years. This will be my first year at EMS Doha. I am eager to work with the year 5-3 learners and know it will be an exciting year ahead!

If ever needed, don't hesitate to get in touch with me by email at githan.pillay@emsdoha.net

Please find below the link to my Google Classroom so you and your child can access practice materials, announcements and materials.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE5Mjc4MzI2Mzk3?cjc=264oujs

I am looking forward to this educational journey!

5-4 Ms. Yumna 

Hello and welcome to the 2023/2024 Academic Year at EMS. 

My name is Yumna Dwarka and I am from Durban, South Africa. This is my first year teaching abroad and I am delighted to be joining the EMS family. 

My goal is to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where each student feels valued and empowered. 

Throughout the school year, I'm committed to maintaining open lines of communication with both students and parents. Please do not hesitate to contact me at yumna.dwarka@emsdoha.net.

I have included a link to my Google Classroom for you to access home practice assignments, resources and announcements. 

I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to create a fulfilling and successful year for your children.

Let's embark on this educational adventure together!

5-5 Ms. Aliona

Welcome to the EMS 2023/2024 Academic School Year!

My name is Ms Aliona and this is my 12th year teaching at EMS. 

I am truly excited to teach my year 5 class this year and to have the privilege of accompanying them on their educational journey. My goal is to foster an engaging and nurturing learning environment where each student can thrive academically, intellectually and personally. Let's work together to make this academic year filled with growth, discovery and achievement.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at aliona.tascu@emsdoha.net.

I have included a  link to my Google Classroom for you to access home practice assignments, resources and announcements. 

Get ready for an exciting learning adventure!




5-6 Mr Russel

Welcome to EMS 2023/2024 Academic School Year!

My name is Russell Woodenberg and I am from South Africa. This will be my  ninth year teaching in Doha and I am currently in my fifth year in my second stint at EMS Doha, having taught at this campus from 2011 to 2013.

I look forward to teaching my year five class, to inspire them to challenge the boundaries of their knowledge and to discover how they best learn both in the classroom and the world around them.

If you have any queries or questions, please feel free to contact me via email at russell.woodenberg@emsdoha.net where I will gladly assist you in any way I can.

I have included a link to my Google classroom  that you and your child may access announcements, additional practice materials, notifications etc. 

Looking forward to a great year ahead!

Ms Mary Grace

Hi! My name is Mary Grace and I'm from the Philippines. I am the Learning Assistant in Year 5. This will be my 10th year in English Modern School. Before that, I was a Grade school teacher for 12 years. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's in Education Major in Educational Leadership.


I am looking forward to a great year filled with fun in reading and learning!


GSuite Apps and Additionals

Google Classroom

Teachers will post student's work which needs to be completed and submitted on time. Information  about projects and assignments will be updated when needed.

Google Meet

This app allows the teacher to schedule live call meetings with their students on a daily basis to ensure face-to-face modality and guidance. 

G Suite

G Suite offers a good amount of apps which are destined to be used in the best way possible in school. They can turn in assignments, store information, write stories, and more.

Google Chat

This app is one of the fastest ways to communicate with peers and teachers during school time. The use of this app will entirely be functional, respectful and tied to classroom agreements or school rules.

FlipGrid

This is app is a very interactive tool which allows teacher and students to post short videos to present, explain or comment about different topics.

WHAT IS GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR?

classroom.google.com

Above is the link that can be used to access Google Classroom where practice at Home will be posted. Click the link and sign in using your child's Gmail Account and Password given by the teacher. On this website, students can read the information or click the appropriate link and complete any given tasks. The purpose of this website is to make practice at home more engaging and enjoyable for your child and also start teaching the students how to use technology more effectively. 

You can also download Google Classroom on a phone, tablet, or other electronic device through the app store, allowing students to access this website on multiple devices.

Raz-Plus

Need a a book for the weekend? Raz-Plus offers you more than a thousand leveled books where you can improve your reading and comprehension skills.

Mangahigh

Mangahigh is a game-based learning platform for primary and secondary school mathematics.  

IMPORTANT DATES

12th May - Primary Student Voice Assembly 

13th May - Year 5 Field Trip to Angry Birds 

22nd May - MAT Evening 

12th June - End of Term 3

EMS School Calendar 2023-2024

Curriculum Frameworks

English Curriculum Framework 0058_tcm142-592529 (1).pdf

English

1.Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Framework 0096_tcm142-592530 (1) (1).pdf

Mathematics