Updated March 8, 2022
After the first entry to school and January 24, 2022 onwards:
All students aged below 16 (vaccinated and unvaccinated): TESTING EVERY 28 DAYS
Vaccinated students aged 16 and above: TESTING EVERY 14 DAYS
NOTE: Unvaccinated students aged 16 and above are required to continue with Distance Learning in line with previous directive of Abu Dhabi Authorities.
Please upload the results on parent portal http://oasis.gemseducation.com For instructions on how, please scroll down.
All students who traveled outside the UAE in the past 12 days must:
Complete Travel Declaration Form (download form here) and submit to nurse_gaa@gemsedu.com
Submit Day 1 and 6 PCR results to nurse_gaa@gemsedu.com
Physical return allowed with Day 1 negative PCR result.
Please view below video for warm welcome from Mr. Kain Klinkhammer, Secondary School Principal.
Welcome to our Back to School Site. You will be able to find your teachers, administrators, counselors, and teachers. We have organized by departments. You will find that each teacher has a video introducing herself/himself and giving a brief course description. Please find your students’ teachers, watch their video, and contact them as needed.
We hope you enjoy our site, and please share any feedback that you may have. We are excited for this year, and we are determined to make this school year great!
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We understand that there is a shortage of uniform pieces and sizes currently at Threads Store. If you were unable to purchase uniform on time, here are the possible options:
Contact GAA Parent Association, Ms. Maha Younes, at maha.j.younes@gmail.com, to enquire about availability of used uniform at your size
If still not available, you may wear a plain button-down shirt and trousers/skirts in colors similar to GAA uniform (navy trousers/skirt and a light blue shirt).
Please respect UAE and GAA dress code:
No tight clothes.
No spaghetti strap shirt
No exposed mid-riff.
Skirts must be below the knees.
No hoodies
No offensive logos or expressions on clothing.
The Secondary Administration may require a student to return home for the purpose of changing clothing. Our policy is: Wear clothing that is respectful to yourself and others.
Please note that the above non-uniform arrangement is temporary until proper uniform is purchased. We are in communication with Threads management and hope the stock will arrive soon.
It is important to UPLOAD VACCINATION RECORDS/EXEMPTION and PCR RESULTS through GEMS Parent Portal http://oasis.gemseducation.com.
Please see below instructions on How To Upload via Computer (Laptop) or Mobile Device:
Secondary Principal
Kain Klinkhammer, email: ssprincipal_gaa@gemsedu.com
Middle School (Grades 6-8) Vice Principal
Scott Macdonald, email: msvprincipal_gaa@gemsedu.com
High School (Grades 9-12) Vice Principal
Erin Lumpkins, email: hsvprincipal_gaa@gemsedu.com
Secondary Secretary:
Email: secsecretary_gaa@gemsedu.com, ext. 431
Middle School Counsellor
Nora Eldrageely, email: n.eldrageely_gaa@gemsedu.com
High School Counsellor (Grades 9-11 Alm-Azz & M-Z/ Seniors E-Z)
Catherine Sciolis, email: c.sciolis_gaa@gemsedu.com
IBDP Coordinator:
Monica Martin, email: m.martin1_gaa@gemsedu.com