Week Sixteen- January 6th 2023

#WeRGIS Weekly

From the Head of School's Desk

Dear Parents,

It has been wonderful to see the students return to GIS after the break. Students and staff have been busy this week as the new term has got underway at a fast pace.

On Thursday, we celebrated UN Arabic World Language Day. Our Arabic staff welcomed students and parents to the school with edible and musical treats, and our Primary students enjoyed a variety of well-conceived games to enhance their knowledge of the language, calligraphy and alphabet. My thanks to Mr Magid and all involved.

We are always proud when one of our teachers writes an article or speaks on a podcast that is published more broadly and this week we have two! We say well done to Ms Niamh, our Primary School SENCo, for the following article on ‘Neurodiversity and Birthdays’ in Mother, Baby and Child magazine, and to Ms Sandy for her podcast for the GEMS ‘School of Thought’ focused on IB insights.

Neurodiversity and Birthdays

GEMS School of Thought

Finally, thank you to Secondary students for inviting me to their ‘Expo’ on Thursday. In just a few days, many exciting ideas and possibilities have been proposed, from our Future Skills Academy (more on that later), a cheerleading group, through to mentoring service activities, life skills and a weekly book club.

Kind regards and have a good weekend,

Simon Herbert

School Photography

Will commence on Monday. Please see schedules for Primary and Secondary below. As well as being available for families to purchase, these photos will feature in the yearbook. Students are expected to wear full GIS uniform, as usual. Students who have PHE on the day that is scheduled for them to have their photo taken should wear their uniform to school and pack their PHE kit to change into.

Primary Photography Schedule

Secondary Photography Schedule

Jaguars Corner

Term 2 ECAs

Please find all ECA and Jaguar Squad information for Term 2 HERE. Please note that the Term 2 offerings on SOCS are currently being populated and will not be finalized until January 6^th, however we are delighted to have had some brilliant additions to the program.

Dates for your Diary:

January 2: External ECAs sign up window opens

January 6: Internal ECAs sign up window opens at 4pm

January 9 (W/C): Term 2 squad trials (Sign up and info to be sent out prior)

January 9: First day of External ECAs

January 16: First day of internal ECAs and squad sessions

A note from GISPA...

CAR BOOT SALE

Is your New Year Resolution to downsize? Maybe your wardrobe, household items, etc.,

The Car Boot sale is the perfect opportunity to get rid of any items that no longer serve you this new year!

Homemade food dishes are welcomed to be sold, however they must follow GIS guidelines!

Please, use this LINK to sign up and join us for an afternoon of shopping and fun!

GIS Community Calendar 22/23

If you would like to subscribe to the the GIS Community Calendar, please click HERE for the link.

This calendar will be continually updated to reflect key dates and events.

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