#WeRGIS Weekly
#WeRGIS Weekly
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Week Twenty - February 9th, 2024
From the Head of School's Desk
From the Head of School's Desk
Dear Parents,
It was such a pleasure to see children enjoying ‘World Read Aloud Day’ on Wednesday. As we know from research, reading aloud to our children has many beneficial effects on literacy and learning. I thank Ms Louise for organizing the day and for inviting staff and parents to read to our students. This year I enjoyed reading to French speaking children in their own language, as part of Ms Emma’s drive to include a range of GIS languages!
Little was I to know that someone would also read aloud to me on Friday! I was delighted that Ms Aimee brought Anthony M (PreK) to my office. Anthony began his unit of inquiry by exploring the book ‘The Scribble Spot’, learning all about colors of emotions. Anthony then decided to write his own book about what makes him feel different emotions. Here is a photo of Anthony reading to me from his own creation!
On the subject of families, I was proud to be invited to the GEMS ‘Family First’ launch this week, accompanied by two of our GIS families and Ms Helen. This new initiative aims to bring our GEMS families together and promote family values such as love and care among our students. Family connections are vital in the lives of children, playing a crucial role in shaping their development as they grow into adults. At the same time, these connections enrich the lives of older generations, creating a never-ending circle of learning and sharing.
Our culture of Respect, Trust and Ambition was exemplified by one of our youngest students this week. Alisa M (KG1A) created a ‘coloring in’ exercise for all her classmates by drawing a eighteen beautiful pictures for all eighteen students in her class, even with their name on the top. Her classmates loved coloring in the pictures and told me how kind Alisa had been! She thoroughly deserves her Principal’s Commendation from me.
GEMS Education hosted the 7th GEMS Global Innovation Challenge (GIC). The GIC invites students from all GEMS Schools to harness the power of technology in crafting visionary solutions for the world's most pressing issues. Two teams from GIS participated in the competition under the categories of 'Food' and 'Education.' and secured a podium finish in their respective categories. Very well done to Riti P, Krishnna P and Maria C for gaining Silver in the Food category with their product which checks a food’s quality even after expiration, using pressure sensors. Moonkang C, Jasim K, Lucjan Z and Fatima I gained Bronze in the Education section for an app prototype which provides free educational courses for all, from kindergarten to adult. Thank you to Mr Sujay and Mr Anaswer for coaching the teams.
Finally, my thanks to all teachers and teaching assistants who have been involved in Week Without Walls. This is a huge responsibility and one our teachers take seriously. Taking students off campus, even for one day, is a major endeavour, and we know the students appreciate this.
Kind regards and a wonderful midterm break,
School Photography
For those students who missed their photo session, a make-up day is scheduled;
Primary – Monday, 19th February
Secondary – Tuesday, 20th February
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.
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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
A note from GISPA...
A note from GISPA...
We're excited to announce that International Day 2024 will be on Friday, 23 February from 5PM-8PM🌏
With more than 99 nationalities in our school, we look forward seeing how everyone will showcase their culture, traditions, clothing, cuisines music and more.
Please sign-up through the link ⬇
We are looking forward to this exciting day.
For more queries please join the what’s app group for international day
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IenPrLg60Z79b7OUoitgcd
The list includes countries that are already signed up with us and those that are not. If your country is among those not signed up and you would like to, please do complete the below form.
It was a creative Friday morning, Thanks to the parent who joined us in this creative Quilling workshop and to our workshop instructor Divya Singla who shared her knowledge of this unique artistic techniques with patience.
We are happy to announce the opening of the sign up for the upcoming workshop.
Parents Activities Calendar
Friday 23/2
International Day
Friday 1/3
Meditative Art workshop
Friday 8/3
Last breakfast before Ramadan commences, place to be confirmed
Jaguars Corner
Jaguars Corner
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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.
GIS - CLASSROOM DELIVERY DETAILS.pdfLIVE STATION MENU.pdfSlices are introducing themed menus on the following dates:
February 27th (Tuesday): Chinese Menu
March 19th (Tuesday): Italian Menu
Please click on the slide to view full menu. Kindly note that on these days, there will be no regular hot meals; instead, we'll be serving delicious options from the themed menu.
GIS THEME MENU 2024.pdfGIS Community Calendar 23/24
GIS Community Calendar 23/24
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 23-24 - Parent version 23-24 calendar.pdfPage updated
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