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Week Fifteen - January 10th, 2024
Sarah McLean
Head of Primary
Dear GIS Primary Families,
Happy New Year! We hope 2025 has started on a joyful and positive note for you and your family. It has been wonderful to see all our students back on campus this week, ready for the new term with their characteristic enthusiasm and energy.
We’re excited to remind you that Literacy Fest is just around the corner, taking place next week! This year, we’re celebrating the wonderful book Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers, and students across Primary have been engaging in activities inspired by this heartwarming story. We look forward to sharing the joy of reading with our community during this special event.
Additionally, students in Grades 1 to 5 have been preparing for their upcoming NGRT (New Group Reading Test) assessments. These will begin the week of January 20, so we encourage parents to ensure students are well-rested and ready to showcase their skills.
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for these important dates:
Week of Jan 27th: School photos (full school uniform required)
February 3–5: Midterm Break (no school for students).
February 6–7: Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school for students). Details regarding PTC scheduling will be shared closer to the date.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s make this term a successful and inspiring one for all our learners!
Warm regards,
Sarah McLean
Class information and schedules
Class information and schedules
Keep up to date with what is happening in your child's class!
Keep up to date with what is happening in your child's class!
Parents have all received a notification to sign up for the Toddle platform. This is an exciting enhancement to our parent communication, and this year you will receive weekly updates through the Toddle platform.
This IB affiliated platform will offer opportunities for parents to remain up to date with their child's academic progress.
The below class pages will host resources for parents and will no longer have weekly messages. All information will be sent through Toddle, so please inform your class teacher if you have any trouble registering.
My child will be absent
My child will be absent
Any absence (whether it is planned or unplanned ) must be communicated via email to the homeroom teacher and gis_primaryleaverequest@gemsedu.com by 8:00 AM. STS/bus users must also copy the STS manger on the email. vijesh.kumar@sts-group.com
A planned or extended absence beyond 2 days requires the completion of an absence request form.
Absence for more than 3 days requires prior approval if planned or a doctors clearance for illness related leave (in some cases a medical certificate is requested )
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
Parents are urged to schedule medical, dental and other appointments after school hours or during vacations.
A request must be submitted before a child can be released once in school for health and safety and reasons.
Filling in the form 24hrs in advance is expected where possible.
At the time of collection, please come to the Primary Reception at Gate 4.
Key Contacts
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