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Class of 2024: Behind the scenes... Student Film by Alya El Nady.

 May 31, 2024


MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO/SUPERINTENDENT, DR. ETHAN HILDRETH

Dear DAA Community,

 

The triumphal march has begun for our seniors, from the Senior Walk on Monday past to Graduation on Monday Future. We look forward to celebrating completion ceremonies across the school. Our amazing parent community prepared a beautiful reception for our soon-to-be graduates as they completed the Senior Walk, showing the vision of academic achievement to fellow students throughout the school.

 

Thank you to parents who attended the inaugural Delta Skills panel yesterday, permitting a first use of the new WISE amphitheater before the official ribbon-cutting on June 7. Our moderator and guest panelists expressed great appreciation for the wonderful conversation and insightful questions.

 

Well done to all students today for their participation in the annual Civil Defense safety drill, complete with cooling spray. Whether student art and music showcases or school-wide support of community safety and wellbeing, our students make DAA proud!

 

Kindest regards,

 

Ethan

DIVISION UPDATES

PARENT CALENDAR 

two weeks in review

SENIOR WALK

For the final time, our seniors walked the halls of Dubai American Academy - This year in their cap and gowns!


Our entire community of students, teachers and parents applauded, cheered and shed tears as our Seniors passed each division and took their final walk down the staircase to be greeted by their parents 👏


This walk is a pivotal moment in every DAA students and families lives. What an incredible achievement for our Leopards! 🐆


Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Civil defense fire drill

In coordination with civil defense and authorities we conducted our final termly fire drill of AY 23/24! Thank you to all of our students, staff and community for helping us conduct a safe and calm drill.



IB STUDENT ART SHOWCASE

High School Hallways were filled with the incredible portraits by our GR 11 IB Art students. 


Amazing work by our students. We love bringing colour, life and student work that sparks conversation throughout the division! 

kg SHOWCASE

KG parents were invited to the KG Showcase, featuring joyful songs and performances by our youngest Leopards.


Well done, Little Leopards!

UPCOMING EVENTS

SENIOR graduation

Monday, June 3 we celebrate the graduation of our Seniors at the Dubai Opera. We can't wait to share the incredible moments of the day with our Senior DAA Families.


Congratulations, Seniors!

completion ceremonies

We celebrate the completion ceremonies of our KG, GR 5 and GR 8 students. Check out the division newsletters for more information! 


Congratulations, Leopards!

KEY INFORMATION

LANYARD POLICY

To enhance the welfare and safety of everyone on campus, everyone is required to present and wear their ID and lanyard on campus.

 

Dark blue Student Lanyards are to be worn at all times on campus.

 

Lost ID Cards: If you have lost your first Student ID card you must purchase a replacement via the Parents GEMS Connect App or Accounts office.

 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure the safety and security of our campus.

2024/25 Academic Calendar

DAA Community, please see our 2024-25 Academic School Calendar. 

_DAA School Calendar 2024_2025.pdf

Transport

Registration for our School Bus Program with STS is still open! 


Please contact Kelvin sde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755 or visit our STS representatives on campus in the main atrium for any questions or to discuss available options.

slices

From Grab&Go sandwiches and salads to hot meals and live stations, Slices offers healthy and tasty meals to our students.

We are operating a completely cashless system in our multiple dining spaces for Grades 3 to 12. For lower elementary classroom delivery is available, pre-ordered by parents.

For instructions on how to top-up the Student Card and Term 2 menus, see HERE.

GEMS Family first

We are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative, Family First. 


For the past 65 years, GEMS Education has put ‘Family First’ at the heart of its teaching and will now incorporate this core principle into its holistic classroom learning for students across the network in a ground-breaking new program.


Family First will play a pivotal role in students’ wellbeing and success as they reap the benefits of deeper connections and an engaged and supportive community.


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DAA Listens

At DAA we are committed to communicating effectively with our families. We believe that open communication between home and school is a vital component of our student’s success.


We are excited to continue our communication channel within our school community, DAA Listens. By scanning this QR code you will be able to share your compliments, comments or concerns directly with our Superintendent Dr Hildreth. There are 6 mailboxes located around the school, where students and parents can drop a postcard. Either method will ensure that Dr. Hildreth will receive the communication and that a member of staff will be back in touch with you quickly.


Your voice is highly valued and we look forward to listening to your feedback as we collectively seek to enhance every student’s experience at our school.

Parents & Students Cybersecurity Guide

Parents & Students Cybersecurity Guide.pdf

OTHER INFORMATION

KEY CONTACTS

Dubai American Academy Main Landline: 04 704 9777 Main Email: communication_daa@gemsedu.com
ADMINISTRATIONADMISSIONS - Registrar_daa@gemsedu.com  04 704 9707
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONSGabrielle Keane g.keane_daa@gemsedu.com / 04 704 9706
FINANCEfinance_daa@gemsedu.com 04 704 9740 / 04 704 9744


HEALTHhealthoffice_daa@Gemsedu.com / 04 704 9761
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSSoheir Mohamed S.MOHAMED_DAA@gemsedu.com 
SLICES CATERINGdaa@slices.ae / 054  792 7509https://pay.slices.ae/support/ticket/submit
STS BUS SERVICEKelvin Sicat sde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755
ITdaait@gemsedu.com047049793