Message from our Head of School,
Dr. Kathryn Miner
Distance Learning at GAA
Dear GAA Parents,
This Sunday March 22nd GAA will be implementing Distance Learning. At GEMS Education we are committed to delivering high-quality education. GAA will continue promoting its mission and vision during this challenging time of uncertainty and change.
Our leadership and faculty have worked relentlessly before and during the anticipated Spring Break to establish the Distance Learning Program (DLP). While DLP cannot replicate onsite learning, our teachers can deliver powerful instruction that allows students to meet expected standards in an online environment.
We think of it as a challenge and opportunity for all our Community to grow and to build skills that will serve for life. At this time of digital and social media, we will have a unique opportunity to help our students to continue learning online.
We are all advised to use social distancing. We understand that students will miss hanging out with their friends, classmates and teachers. However, we request you to help maintain contact with friends and see them in person when circumstance permit. We also recommend to monitor your children's social media use and remind them to be polite, respectful and appropriate in their communications and to represent your family's values in interactions with others.
Let's make the best out of this difficult situation!
Please proceed to KG, Elementary or Secondary Sections for detailed information on Distance Learning.
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
email: k.miner_gaa@gemsedu.com
ADMIN OFFICES TIMINGS
during school closure
As directed by the authorities, our school is currently closed. However, we remain available to answer any queries and will be operating remotely to serve both prospective and existing parents. Our school teams will be available daily between 8am – 4pm. You will find our Key Contacts below:
Alternatively, you can call the GEMS Parent Experience Centre on 600 567771 between 8am – 5pm.
We strongly recommend to use our online parent portal for payments/re-enrollment. Please go to the App Store or Google Play to download GEMS Connect App. If you have trouble signing into the parent portal, please feel free to contact us at info_gaa@gemsedu.com.
Health and Safety Awareness
We continue to encourage parents to refrain from circulating unofficial information among various social media groups. Please follow the directives and preventative measures as per official authorities and refrain from circulating information from unofficial and unconfirmed sources.
Below you will find some useful links to official sources regarding COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID 19) Awareness materials
- Rumors about coronavirus (COVID 19): To follow all preventive measures issued by official health authorities, click here
- How to wear a surgical mask for "patients" only: For more Information, click here
- Ways to protect yourself from novel coronavirus (COVID-19): For more Information , click here
- Sneezing and Coughing Etiquette: For more Information, click here
- How is the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 transmitted?: For more Information, click here
- Is there any treatment for the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19? For more information, click here
- Should I stay away from public places? For more Information, click here
- Is it safe to order food from restaurants? For more Information, click here
- Can the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 be Transmitted through imported goods? For more Information, click here
- Tips for travellers: For more Information, click here
- What's the difference between isolation and quarantine? For more Information, click here
- For support and inquiries: For Contact Information, click here
- Can the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 be transmitted through pets? For more Information, click here
Useful links from World Health Organization
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Re-Enrollment
Dear GAA Parents,
Re-enrollment for next 2020-2021 school year is officially closed as of March 19. The re-enrollment fee is due by May 1st.
If you have missed the deadline, please contact the Registrar at registrar_gaa@gemsedu.com to check for seat availability.
(please note, updated regularly)
- March 22: Distance Learning Starts
Following events have been postponed until further notice
- March 10: GAA Spring Concert @6:00pm in the Auditorium
- March 10 - 23: IBDP Visual Arts Exhibition
- March 10: Exhibition Opening Reception @4:00-6:00pm
- March 11: DP2 Celebration Dinner @6:00pm in Mezzanine 1st Floor
- March 17: Meet the Elementary Counsellors @08:00-09:30am in the Multipurpose Room (2nd floor)
- March 18-19: "Little Mermaid" High School Theater Production
- March 26: Varsity Cup
LOST AND FOUND
Dear GAA Community,
Please visit Main Reception for unclaimed lost items of value (such as, phones, airpods, keys, etc)
The following items are stored in Main Lobby under central stairs:
- Uniforms
- Swimming Kits
- Shoes
- Bags
- Books
- Water bottles
year book ORDER FORM 2019-20B.pdfSAVE ON SCHOOL FEES
1. Facility to pay by credit card is made available. You can avail fee discounts by paying the whole years’ fees using your FAB GEMS Co Brand Credit Card.
2. FAB Representative Mr. Jayachandran (Mob: +971 56 687 9496) will be able assist if you wish to register for the above mentioned facility.
3. Important!: Coordinate with FAB representative to ensure FAB records GAA tuition payment transaction(s) with the "12 months 0% Easy Payment Plan and no processing fee."
USEFUL APPS AND WEBSITES
for Parents
Parent Portal Summary.pdf
