Dear Wildcat Families,

Our 2025-26 school year is well into a solid rhythm, with great momentum for our students and our wonderful school community. Today was no exception as our school day began and ended with brilliant smiles, outstanding positive attitudes, and determination to make each day count!

First, our sincere appreciation to the amazing GAAPA for providing a popsicle treat to our students on Monday. It was a wonderful way to celebrate our community spirit and bring smiles to many faces. On a hot day, this was a most welcome gift of care and kindness.

I am pleased to share that extracurricular activities have commenced. We strongly encourage parents to consider enrolling their children, as these activities provide valuable opportunities to build teamwork, develop new friendships, and strengthen discipline while having fun beyond the classroom. Research clearly shows that engagement with the school outside the classroom supports better outcomes inside the classroom, so please come out and participate.

Our morning arrival and dismissal procedures are becoming smoother each day, thanks to the use of multiple entry and exit points. In time, these measures will further ease traffic congestion around the school. We continue to refine our processes and we truly appreciate your patience and feedback as we work together to make it even better. The positive outcomes are a great example of our whole school community pulling together.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our upcoming Back-to-School Nights on September 22, 23, and 24, where parents will have the opportunity to meet their child’s teachers and gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum and learning expectations. At GAA, we highly value these important events.

Finally, we invite you to join us for Coffee with the Superintendent, Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team on September 25. This will be a great opportunity to connect, share feedback, and engage in open conversation about our school community.

Thank you, as always, for your trust and collaboration. Together, we continue to build a strong and thriving school community.

With kind regards,

Dr. Ethan Hildreth

The Booster Club is Back in Action!

The school sports season is officially underway, and the Booster Club is excited to cheer on our GAA Wildcats! Our role goes far beyond selling spirit items and running the daily Snack Shack - we are here to ensure that our athletes and students feel supported, encouraged, and ready to perform at their very best.

But our support doesn’t stop at sports. The Booster Club is also proud to partner with the Art Department. As the art season begins, we look forward to helping showcase the creativity and talent of our student artists.

By promoting school spirit and building a strong sense of community, the Booster Club works to create an environment where every student feels proud to be a Wildcat. Together, let’s make this the best season yet as we celebrate the dedication, teamwork, and achievements of our students.

Go Wildcats!

The Booster Club Team

📧 gaa.boosterteam@gmail.com 

Dear GAA Families,

What a wonderful start to the school year! 💛 GAAPA was thrilled to kick things off with our Back-to-School Popsicle Treat. Free popsicles from the truck for the whole school! It was pure joy seeing all those happy faces. A huge thank you to our amazing parent volunteers who braved the heat and helped make it happen. Check out the video from the event, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to stay connected!

We also had a successful Parent Bus Tour! A guided introduction to Abu Dhabi. It was such a fun and informative day, and we’re so grateful to all the parents who joined. A special thanks goes to Ms. Carmen, one of our amazing GAAPA moms, for organizing this wonderful experience! 

Upcoming Event 🎲

We’re excited to invite you to our first Parent Games Session of the year! This is part of our GAAPA Games Series.

🃏 Game of the Month: SKYJO (card game). Hosted by our amazing GAAPA mom, Ms. Barbara 💛

📅 Thursday, September 18

🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM

👉 Click here to sign up

Come join the fun, all skill levels are welcome, and it’s a great way to connect with other parents.

Join a GAAPA Club! 🌸

GAAPA has many parent clubs designed to bring our community together. Check them out and join the groups that spark your interest:

• GAAPA Arts & Crafts Club 🎨 – A space to create, share, and inspire through fun DIY projects. 👉 Join here

• GAAPA Book Club 📚 – Connect over monthly reads and engaging book discussions. 👉 Join here

• GAAPA Crochet Club 🧶 – For beginners and pros alike, let’s stitch, relax, and chat together. 👉 Join here

• GAAPA Games Club 🎲 – A place to gather, laugh, and play different games every month. 👉 Join here

• GAAPA Mindfulness Club 🌿 – Recharge through stretching, breathing, meditation, and yoga. 👉 Join here

• GAAPA Active Together Club 🚴‍♀️🚶 – Stay active as a community through walking and cycling meetups. 👉 Join here

Calling All Talents! 🎤🎨🎶

If you have a special talent you’d like to share with the community, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at gaa.parentsteam@gmail.com. 🌟

Get Involved! 

We would love to grow our GAA Community, join our GAAPA Volunteer Group and volunteer at your own time. Every bit of help makes a big difference!

👉 Join here

Ongoing & Upcoming GAAPA Activities 📅

👕 Uniforms & Books – We’re always accepting pre-loved uniforms and used books. Drop-offs can be made at reception.

🛍️ Second-Hand Uniform Sale – Every Friday from 11–12 PM.

🧁 Bake Sale – Friday, September 19 at pick-up time in the Cafeteria.

🍕 Pizza Day – Friday, September 26 at pick-up time in the Cafeteria.

Save the Dates! 🗓️

We’re so excited for our Back-to-School Nights on September 22–24. Be sure to stop by the GAAPA table and say hi 👋 We love seeing you!

Wishing you all a Happy Friday ✨

The GAAPA Team 💛

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• Please check out Important Reminders and Procedures Page for policies, handbooks, and much more..

USEFUL LINKS:

• Welcome Pack: your go-to guide for starting the school year at GAA. It includes essential information on school timings, calendar updates, supplies, health forms, uniforms, cafeteria details, and admissions requirements. Families are encouraged to bookmark the link, as it will be regularly updated.

• GEMS Connect Parent Portal: Access student information, view attendance and assessment reports, pay tuition fees, register for bus, and much more...

• Mental Health Guides for Parents: In cooperation with Ministry of Education, ADEK and Department for Health, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority has developed a practical guide, with tips and resources about supporting your child's mental health: ENGLISH, ARABIC

• September 18 - Parents' Games Club by GAAPA @1pm, Family Cafe (Main Lobby)

• September 22 - Middle School Back-to-School Night (parent information evening about Middle School)

• September 23 - Grade 12 Parent Meeting @4:30pm, MPR, 2nd Floor

• September 23 - High School Back-to-School Night (parent information evening about High School)

• September 24 - Elementary School Back-to-School Night (parent information evening about Elementary School)

• October 6-10 - Book Fair

• October 13-17 - Mid-term Break (no school in session)