The Largest Cyber Security Training and Educational Conference in the UAE:

Hack in the Box 2019 – Abu Dhabi

Starting on October 12^th and going until October 17^th will be the largest cyber security training and educational conference in the UAE: Hack in the Box 2019 – Abu Dhabi taking place at Emirates Palace.

Cyber and the related technologies, culture, and innovations have permeated lives across the globe at different levels. This conference (HiTB) is meant to educate people from all walks of life, and all career roles and ages, about all the ways that cyber has impacted lives and will continue to do so in the future. For example, the conference has a special area dedicated to showcasing the intersection of biology and cyber (the Bio Hacking Village). So even if you aren’t specifically interested in computers, technology, or cyber itself there are still many activities that might interest you.

To register and to view available activities, visit this link. To encourage attendance throughout the conference there is special pricing for students and UAE residents to attend the conference talks and different activity villages. When you register please note that although there are some free activities they may be focused upon certain roles (such as students or teachers).

The Conference kicks off at 9:00 am on Saturday October 12th. In this link you will find the activities designed for families and youth, such as:

• The Game of Cyber Threats,
• The Career Zone,
• Hacklab High School (for high school and university students),
• Cyber Education Workshops (for teachers),
• “Hack in the Class” sessions - for those students interested in learning “hands on cyber security”
• and many more...

Please keep in mind that when you register you should only pick one session.

HiTB Abu Dhabi is going to be a showcase of technologies and cultural information that focuses on informing students, teachers, and parents. It is highly recommended for families of both Elementary and Secondary students.

With Thanks,

Kathryn Miner

Head of School and CEO

Dear GAA Grade 8 Parents,

An envelope with Vaccination Consent Forms for your Grade 8 daughter(s) have been sent home on September 26. Private School Vaccination Team/Ambulatory Healthcare Services - SEHA will be administering vaccines for all targeted students in Grade 8.

The following vaccinations will be administered to Grade 8 girls:

• HPV9 – Two doses for girls younger than 15 years of age
• HPV9- Three doses foe females 15 years of age and above

Please ensure that your child submits all needed documents to school.

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.

• October 6 - October 10 - Secondary Stu Williamson School Photo Session
• October 8 - MS / HS Program at GAA Presentation @ 5:00 pm
• October 10 - GAA Parent Association meeting @ 08:30 am
• October 10 - Parent Information Session with K-12 Math Expert, Erma Anderson @ 1:45 pm
• October 15 - IBDP/ College Night @ 6:00 pm
• October 20 - 23 - Little Thinker Book Fair
• October 22 - Meet our Elementary Counsellors for Triple P session

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE GAA EVENTS CALENDAR

(please note, updated regularly)

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