Weekly Communication from our Leadership Team
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Week Twenty Four - March 6th, 2026
Nevita Pandya MBE
Principal/CEO
Mirna Hafez-Farah
Primary School Principal
Aaron Kane
Secondary School Principal
Dear GIS Families,
As we reach the end of this very unusual and challenging period before Spring Break, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the calm, support and understanding you have shown. Our students have demonstrated resilience, maturity and adaptability, and I am incredibly proud of the way our community has come together during this time. Thank you to those of you who have reached out with your kind words, this means a lot to us.
I hope the coming days provide an opportunity for rest, reflection and time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready for the next phase of the term on the 23rd March 2026.
I would also like to share a brief update regarding the GIS Scholarship process. This is currently under review as we consider adjustments to the application window considering recent changes to the school calendar, including the impact of the revised Spring Break dates on the originally planned opening of 13 March. Further internal discussions are underway, and we will notify all Secondary families as soon as the review is complete with clear guidance on when, and in what format, the scholarship process will resume.
Thank you once again for your partnership, trust and support.
Wishing all our families a safe and restful Spring Break.
Kind regards,
Nevita Pandya
Principal/CEO
To reserve a place for your child(ren) at GIS next academic year, please use The GEMS Parent Portal or GEMS Connect App and follow the below steps;
- Click communication
- Click service request
- Click on re-enrollment
GIS Jaguar Squad Communication
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Official Jaguars WhatsApp Community. This will serve as a broadcast-only channel where coaches can share quick updates about fixtures, cancellations, logistics, and key dates.
Attached, you will find a QR code to join the Jaguars Community. Once you have joined, please also select and join the squad(s) your son or daughter is currently part of. This will allow your child’s coach to share relevant updates directly with you.
Please note that this number is used for broadcast messages only and will not support two-way conversations. Scan the QR code or follow this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HBITTrjtqv5ITdKtNHvped?mode=wwt
Photo Consent Preferences
Reminder: Please update your child's 'Photo Consent Preferences' via the GEMS Connect app, to ensure your child has permission to be featured in school marketing photos and videos.
To update your preferences, please follow the steps below:
Open GEMS Connect app
Click on Student Information icon
Click on General Consent (the consent tab is the very last option and will require you to scroll across)
Select Photographs and videos
Select your preference for your child
We require all parents to have manually ticked either 'yes' or 'no' for their child's photo consent.
WhatsApp Channels
Primary and Secondary WhatsApp Channels for our GIS community. These Channels will run on WhatsApp, meaning you will be able to manage your own notification settings and access the updates easily.
It is important to note that only our Parent Relations Executive, Helen Gornall, will be able to post messages to
these Channels and this will only be to share announcements/updates applicable. We encourage you to check
the relevant Channels regularly to remain informed about the latest developments.
8 PERCENT_Digital Flyer_GIS.pdfGEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2).pdfWe are introducing new trousers and joggers, which will be available through Threads from next academic year. In the meantime, students may wear plain navy blue trousers as part of the core uniform and plain navy blue joggers for the PE uniform if they wish.
GIS house color t-shirts and swim wear will be available to purchase from threads.
For any queries on Slices, please call or WhatsApp Andrea from Slices on 050 504 5908
Kind reminder to ensure students accounts have enough credit loaded so they do not face issues purchasing food.
CLASSROOM DELIVERY - PREMIUM.pdfGIS Community Calendar 25/6
GIS Community Calendar 25/6
This calendar will be continually updated to reflect key dates and events.
This calendar will be continually updated to reflect key dates and events.
GIS School Calendar - Parent Version - 2025 - 2026.pdfPage updated
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