Our Unique Program

As visiting parents consider the educational options for their children as compared to other curriculum schools, they often ask us to explain the difference in our educational experience and environment here at GAA.

We all know that GAA is a special place for our students but it is important to understand (and celebrate) the key differences found in our unique program. I’m certainly proud to lead and serve this dynamic school community and look forward to continuing my leadership in the coming year and beyond.

At GAA we provide each student with a holistic, inquiry based, engaging program of studies. We prepare each student to be an internationally minded citizen who takes action to contribute positively to their community and the world.

Today we know that the keys to adult success and happiness are qualities of character: resilience, integrity, caring, leadership, perseverance and grit. With this in mind, at the heart of the American curriculum/IB approach to education is a commitment to the development of the whole child- fostering growth in knowledge and intellect while also promoting creative, physical, emotional and social development.

Our rich and rigorous subject area disciplines and a wide range of extra-curricular experiences allow for young people to pursue individual interests and gain confidence to make their unique contributions to the community.

We foster an inclusive community that inspires and cultivates student engagement, conviction and high achievement and provide for innovative programming that broadly utilizes current and cutting edge digital technologies that accelerate learning.

Most unique to our American curriculum/IB approach is the commitment to provide support systems for every student whether their challenge is learning English for the first time or learning to swim.

In this highly personalized environment, we prepare and inspire each and every student for success throughout their unique educational journey.

Thank you,

Kathryn Miner

Head of School and CEO

GEMS Parent Survey is here! The link has been emailed to Primary Contacts. You are also welcome to stop by Main Reception to take this short survey. Your Opinion Matters!

On Thursday 7th and Friday 8th of November GAA hosted NESAC International swim meet for over 100 swimmers. We had schools coming from Universal American School of Dubai, American International School of Kuwait, AISA-Abu Dhabi, and American School of Kuwait.

Overall our Secondary GAA Swimmers won many individual events medals and team banners for;

• Varsity Girls – 2^nd Place
• Varsity Boys – 2^nd place
• Sportsmanship Winner Team: JV Girls and Varsity Boys

Congratulation to all swimmers and their Coaches Ms.Casey Hack and Ms.Iliana Jaltova;

Special thank you to all volunteers, team parents and Booster Club for making this special event for our school possible.

Great achievement for all Wildcat swimmers!

If you would like your child to try out for Season 2 in competitive Swimming, please feel free to contact our Aquatic Director Ms. Iliana Jaltova; i.jaltova_gaa@gemsedu.com

Congratulations! to Arim Lim and Natalie Humphrey on being accepted in Mawhibaty Programme for Talented Students in Art. The program aims to identify the talented students in visual and performing arts, and to improve and develop their capabilities and art skills to enable them to represent the United Arab Emirate in local and international events.

Arim is selected in Graphic Design and Natalie is in Painting/Drawing.

Dear GAA Grade 11 Parents,

An envelope with Vaccination Consent Forms for your Grade 11 son(s) have been sent home last week. Private School Vaccination Team/Ambulatory Healthcare Services - SEHA will be administering vaccines for all targeted students in Grade 11.

The following vaccinations will be administered to Grade 11 boys:

• Tdap
• Meningococcal vaccine

Please ensure that your child submits all needed documents to school by November 24th, 2019.

Please be assured, only those children whose parents filled in and signed the vaccination consent forms, will receive the vaccination at school.

Kindly return the forms with marking as DISAGREE, even if you do not want to get the vaccination at school.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE GAA EVENTS CALENDAR

(please note, updated regularly)

• November 15-17 - NESAC Volleyball Tournament @ GAA Gym
• November 21 - Grade 3 Musical Adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are", 9:00am @ GAA Auditorium
• November 21 - GAAPA Sunset Movie Night/Garage Sale
• November 26 - Secondary Winter Music Concert
• November 28 - half day, school dismisses at 12:00 pm. UAE National Day Celebration: students are invited to dress in UAE national dress or UAE flag colors
• December 1-2-3 - School is closed for public holiday!

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.

If you have any further questions, please contact JTRS directly at +971 4 338 0990 or info@jtrs.ae