Week Fifteen - January 5th, 2024
Dear Parents,
It has been such a pleasure to welcome back our wonderful students after their break. Most of them look well rested and refreshed and only a few still suffering a little from jetlag!
The school has been buzzing and has started at quite a pace. There is a lot happening this term and we wish our Grade 12s the very best for upcoming Trial Exams.
Students have arrived back to find that the Space Lab in secondary is well underway, that the new sports area is being constructed and that new offices have been designed just opposite the finance department. We have an exciting program of capital development, including an increase to the size of the CP/DP lounge, more tennis provision, developments in inclusion spaces across the school and much more. I shall keep you updated.
You will also know that one way we like to keep parents informed and knowledgeable on all things IB and GIS, is through our ‘ConnectEd’ sessions. It was therefore really pleasing this week to see that ConnectEd sessions have started and a really strong turnout of Grade 10 parents came to hear Ms Burcu and Mr Ged talking about the transition into Grade 11.
I would like to welcome all the new students who have joined midyear and would ask our current students and parents to reach out to these students and families as you always do.
As you all know GEMS Schools have cancelled all events due to current world situation. Rest assured that GISPA has been proactively seeking ways to engage parents and foster a sense of community in a creative way. Meanwhile, keep an eye on GISPA’s news letter section for upcoming activities.
If you're a talented parent or have creative ideas to share, please feel free to reach out to us @ gispa@gemsisak.com
Parents Activities Calendar
Friday 12/1
Breakfast at Paul
Friday 19/1
Decoupage workshop on GIS campus
Friday 26/1
Breakfast at The Big Chill restaurant
Friday 2/2
Meditative Art workshop on GIS campus
Friday 23/2
Picnic breakfast at Dubai Hills Park
Friday 1/3
Quilling workshop on GIS campus
Friday 8/3
Last breakfast before Ramadan commences, place to be confirmed
Please see below the current Slices menu. This will be updated in the newseltter every 4 weeks.
There is also information regarding PYP Classroom Delivery Service. For any queries on Slices, please call or WhatsApp Kervin from Slices on 050 504 5908
Kind reminder to ensure students accounts have enough credit loaded so they do not face issues purchasing food.