GAA is proud to present
the Graduating Class of 2020!
Our 107 seniors represent GAA’s 6th graduating class and headed to an impressive list of universities and colleges, and we present to you some of them. Not all students have made their decision, we will provide updates in the coming weeks as information is updated.
Class of 2020 acceptances.mp4Please join us today at 5PM UAE time
in celebrating the Class of 2020 online!
DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATES
Yearbooks are here!
If you wish to order your copy, please visit GEMS Parent Portal (or GEMS Connect app) and pay through Activities tab: Cost of 1 book: AED 175.
Starting from next week, you can collect your copy every Tuesday or Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. Please note that no students are allowed in the building.
IMPORTANT! PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO PICK UP THROUGH PARENT PORTAL!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Re-Enrollment
Dear GAA Parents,
During these unprecedented times, where your home has become a classroom, playground and so much more, we have been busy preparing for the day that we welcome you back to school. While that day may seem far away, and as our teachers continue to deliver the highest quality remote learning provision, our Health and Safety experts are putting in place the support structure to enable us to return safely in September 2020.
With this in mind, and as we start allocating classes and preparing student timetables for next year, it is important we have a clear indication of which students are intending to return in September 2020.
While we fully understand that there is uncertainty about the year ahead, we would like to know of your intentions for the next academic year. Please be assured, in case your circumstances change and you leave the UAE, the re-registration deposit will be fully refunded. Alternatively, should you remain in the UAE and transfer to another GEMS school, the re-registration deposit will be transferred as well.
If you are unable to indicate your child’s re-enrolment and make payment before 30 June, we will assume that you will not be with us next year and will therefore offer the place to another child. After this date, a Transfer Certificate will automatically be initiated for your child.
If you have any questions, wish to discuss your individual circumstances or find out about the flexible payment options available, please do not hesitate to contact our Parent Relations Executive at pre_gaa@gemsedu.com and Registrar at registrar_gaa@gemsedu.com. A meeting with the School Principal can also be arranged if preferred.
We look forward to welcoming you back in September when our schools reopen.
SPECIAL OFFER FROM JTRS
FOR GAA COMMUNITY
GEMS Educational Home Learning KIT.pdfJTRS Repairs.pdfGEMS purchase guide.pdf
GEMS REWARDS
EXCITING UPDATES
- 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
Using Bank Points for Paying School Fees.pdfGEMS Rewards App User Guide - May 2020.pdfGEMS Rewards - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
(please note, updated regularly)
- May 28: Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony @5pm (UAE time): https://youtu.be/wonDFhNAzMc
- May 31: Deadline to apply for GEMS Covid-19 Relief Package - click here for more information
- June 14-18: KG2 Promotion Ceremonies
- June 18: Grade 5 Virtual Promotion Ceremony
- June 18: Grade 8 Virtual Promotion Ceremony
- June 25: Last Day of School
APPROVED 2020/2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2020-2021 FINAL PARENT Calendar.pdf
Shoutout to our talented staff and students for "We Are The World" piece. A special Thank You to Mr. Dave Holland for putting this all together. More than 10k views online!
We are the World - GAA Community 1.m4v
What makes GAA special: GAA Community! Our wonderful families that make our jobs rewarding and our students whom we miss dearly and can’t wait to see them back in our classrooms, corridors, playgrounds! We Love You, We Miss You, We Are Here For You! We are GAA! Please enjoy this lovely tribute put together by our Parents! Special Thank You to Gayleen for making this possible!
Gems American Teacher Thank You.mp4
Our innovative Online Platform for children to stay active
We are delighted to announce the launch of Active Kids.
Being at home due to COVID-19 hasn’t been easy for most of us. At GEMS Education we are therefore working to not only ensure learning continuity but also the physical and emotional well-being of your child. With extended school closure announced till the end of June, it is more important than ever for children to continue with their academics while also having the right exposure to physical exercise.
What is Active Kids?
Active Kids helps students stay fit and healthy through physical and extra-curricular activities while they are at home. Although physical education is already included in the course curriculum, through Active Kids we encourage students to perform physical activities beyond class hours. These activities are specifically customised for GEMS schools, and you may even find your school principal in the weekly videos.
Key Features
Active Kids allows your child to…
- View Videos: Weekly instructional content on physical activities for children by a team of experts
- Earn Points: Gain points when students record completed activities and upload related evidence
- Conduct Activities: Explore yoga, Zumba and other interesting activities that can be easily completed
- Compete with peers: Compare activities and points earned against peers through an intuitive leaderboard
How to access Active Kids?
Students in Grade 2 and above can access Active Kids <www.activekids.phoenixclassroom.com> using their existing credentials that they use to access Microsoft Teams / MyLearning / Phoenix Classroom etc.
Support
The application is intuitive with minimal external support required. If you face any difficulties logging in, please reach out to school ICT @ support@gaa-ad.freshdesk.com
To share feedback on the application, please write to activekids@gemseducation.com
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy!
Our lovely PYP Librarian Ms. Kristine put together a small collection of Self Care Links to share with you all – for the mind, for the body, or just for fun. Please have a look for some links to activities that focus on your well-being!
Self Care - Links.pdf
Start your week right with a mindfulness and Yoga session with Elissa Ballard - a Grade 5 Inclusion Coach and wellness coordinator at GAA. In these sessions, Elissa introduces Start Centred, a new twice-weekly yoga and mindfulness lessons, helping us all to exercise and relax whilst enabling us to cope better with challenge, uncertainty and change. Please visit this link for the twice-weekly video sessions:
SAVE 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
