January 7, 2021 ISSUE (next issue January 21)
jan.movWELCOME NEW FAMILIES!
A warm welcome to our new students and families, who joined us this semester. Please take time to go through our Welcome Pack, as it contains a lot of useful information. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Parent Relations Executive Ms. Fatma.
Travel Declaration Form
Dear Parents,
Please make sure to complete the Travel Declaration form, sent out by GEMS Education in compliance with UAE COVID-19 travel requirements. Your cooperation is appreciated. Do not hesitate to contact our PRE, Ms. Fatma, if you have any questions, at pre_gaa@gemsedu.com.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize our wonderful students, who, despite the circumstances, continue to pursue their dreams!
If you have a success story to share about your child, please feel free to email pre_gaa@gemsedu.com
This winter break, a GAA Student, Preethika Kannan from Grade 11 participated to the UNITY MUN Conference, and won best delegate in her committee, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)! The agenda was: The Prevention of Nuclear Trafficking by Non-State Actors.
Unity MUN 2020 is a conference that aims to provide an advanced platform for experienced delegates to have high-quality geopolitical discourse, while also enabling beginner delegates to acquire the skills that will, one day, make them advanced.
The conference was organized by UNITY MUN in Singapore over the 17th and 18th of December, 2020. During this conference, delegates were able to debate various current issues.
Congratulations and best of luck in your future endeavors, Preetika!
On 29th and 30th of December 2020, Abu Dhabi Sailing & Yacht Club hosted New Year Sailing Regatta. Simeon Hristov from Grade 5A participated successfully and won 2nd place in his age group. Congratulation Simeon!
Best of luck to Noah Tamasker from Grade 8 in his next race in Ras Al Khaimah, as part of the IAME Junior X30 in the IAME Series UAE!
Noah wants to one day be able to race in Formula 1, which we are sure he will with his hard work, perseverance and positivity!
TRAINYAS with Wildcats!
January 19, 2021
TrainYas Flyer.pdfIMPORTANT REMINDER FROM UNIFORM STORE
Please remember to pre-book your visit to Threads store in Capital Mall.
NEWS FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Dear Parents,
Term 2 tuition fee invoice is now available. Payment can be made online through Parent Portal or in-school. Please note cash counters will be open Sunday through Thursday between 8 AM – 4 PM during the upcoming winter break.
SAVINGS ON APPLE PRODUCTS
FOR GAA FAMILIES
Our preferred Apple provider, JTRS (Just The Right Solutions), has created an e-store from which you can purchase a number of Apple products below retail costs. JTRS Education is offering discounts on MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and iPads, as well as add-ons, cases and extended warranties.
Below, you will find a document on how to locate and sign-up for the e-store to see the discounted products and make a purchase. Once purchased, JTRS Education will be in communication with you about when they will be delivered to the school. Once they have been delivered to GAA, you may pick your devices up from the ICT office here at the school.
GAA Abudhabi Estore PurchaseGuide.pdfGAA Abudhabi QRCODE DisplayPrint.pdfGAA AbuDhabi Estore Flyer.pdfYEARBOOK 2020-2021
ORDER FORM 2020-21.pdfWe can all agree that this year is very unique and our lives are very different than before.
The 2020/2021 yearbook will have a very personal feel to it and will capture the craziness of this school year.
Due to safety restrictions and considering that number of our students are still on full distance learning, we will not have Stu Williamson take student formal photos at school this year. In case things change, we may schedule the photoshoot for March 2021.
This is where we need our Parents and Students' help:
For KG/Elementary, we ask that parents send a recent picture of their child doing anything they like, eating, playing, exercising... clear face and good lighting.
For MS/HS, we ask that students send us a selfie, that can be funny but appropriate.
Homeroom and advisory teachers will reach out to their students/parents shortly with details. We hope to get the photos before the Winter Break.
Let's make a delicious lemonade out of the lemons, so generously given by 2020!
If you didn't get your copy of Yearbook 2019-2020, it is still available. Contact Ms. Fatma, Parent Relations Executive, at pre_gaa@gemsedu.com for payment details.
January 12 - IB Diploma Program Information Session
January 17 - Scheduled return on campus for All Grade levels
January 19 - TrainYas with Wildcats
January 26 - PSAT testing for all Grade 10 students who attend in person
January 30 - TEDx
EXCITING AFTER-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
ABU DHABI SAILING ACADEMY
Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy is organizing Beginners and Intermediate courses for this coming weekend:
Beginners:
Friday, January 8th, 2021 and Saturday, January 9th, 2021:
7:30h to 12:30h
Intermediate:
Friday, January 8th, 2021 and Saturday, January 9th, 2021:
13:30h to 18:00h
NOTE: The Course may need to cancel due to unstable weather condition.
ADSA is also organizing courses on weekdays after 3 pm. Please contact for more information.
Contact Team ADSA:
Hristo Hristov, General Manager / Principal
Mobile: 050 614 1689
Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy, operated by Fairwind Sailing Sports Club
Mobile: 0504047688
ONLINE WINTER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Delta Learning and ESM brings you the Enrichment Programmes via online platform with the aim to equip students with right set of skills.
We offer a wide range of educational and fun programmes for children aged 5 – 18 years.
Enroll your child this term 2 on a journey of educational enrichment and skills development.
Please see below E-flyers for online enrichment programme courses.
To register, please refer to the below link.
Start Date: 10th January 2021
End Date: 20th March 2021
Term 2 - 10 sessions, 1 hour/session a week
Online Courses Registration Link
Online Language & Culture: https://www.deltalearning.ae/online-language-courses
Online Science & Technology: https://www.deltalearning.ae/online-science-technology
Online Enhanced Learning: https://www.deltalearning.ae/online-enhanced-learning-courses
Online Performance & Creative Arts: https://www.deltalearning.ae/online-performance-and-creative-arts
Offsite After School Activity: https://www.deltalearning.ae/offsite-after-school-activities
For any further clarifications please feel free to contact us via email: info@deltalearning.ae or call us on 052-5509676.
SAVE ON SCHOOL FEES
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.
FAB Representative Mr. Mark Henry (mobile: 0543144146, email: Mark.Gabrah@bankfab.com) will be able assist, if you wish to register for the above mentioned facility.
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." Alternatively text "EPP" to number 2121 and FAB representative will be contacting you to arrange for Easy Payment Plan.
Use of Bank Points to pay school fees (For Emirates NBD, Citibank & ADCB customers).
Over 60+ new offers on the app allowing parents to save from the comfort of their home
Apple E-shop, with a curated list of Apple products & accessories for students. Offers great discounts and 8 GEMS Points for every AED 100 spent
USEFUL APPS AND WEBSITES
Please make sure you have downloaded GEMS Connect parent portal app for your convenience:
Pay fees online
Track your child's bus transportation
School communication (emails, newsletter, etc)
Submit requests (re-enrollment, Transfer Certificates)
GEMS Ambassador program (refer a friend, get 4% discount on school fees)
and much more...
GEMS Alumni App
As the GEMS community, we understand that it is not just mere nostalgia that we associate our alma mater with, it is much beyond that. Our GEMS alumni across 80 countries are doing amazing things and we want to celebrate their successes every step of the way! Download and join the #GEMSAlumni App today by clicking on the links below:
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
App Store : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gems-alumni/id1496962338
IT DEPARTMENT:
Secondary School related:
Sandeep Pavithran, ext 284, email: s.pavithran_gaa@gemsedu.com
Elementary School related:
Miguel Angelo S Bernabe, ext 230, email: m.bernabe_gaa@gemsedu.com
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