As I mentioned before, if any parent would like to have a tour of our facilities, to see highlights such as the Space Lab (soon to be launched), the Primary Hub, the new courts, and also how the sports center is progressing, please do contact our Parent Relations Executive, Ms Helen Gornall, on pre_gis@gemsedu.com. It would be a pleasure to see you. 

With regard to next year, please can I encourage you to make sure of your child’s place through re-enrolment as soon as possible? Some year groups are filling fast. Related to this, I am delighted to say that next year’s teacher turnover is looking extremely low, below 10% at present, and will be one of the lowest in international schools in Dubai. 

I would like to commend all students and staff for a recent Lockdown Drill. This was carried out meticulously and it reiterates the importance we place on your children’s health and safety. An external auditor described this as ‘perfect’, and I was extremely proud of the students of all ages.

Our President of the Student Executive Leadership Team, Manya Singh, was one of the UAE students fortunate enough to meet the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, during his visit to the region. Manya represented IB students and our GIS community exceptionally well and we are proud to see her in this photo (on Mr Modi’s left). 

Finally, I am very excited, at the time of writing this newsletter, as the International Day preparations are happening and we have more countries represented than ever before (over 50)! Well done in advance to GISPA and I look forward to sharing photos and reflections next week.

Kind regards and have a wonderful weekend,