#WeRGIS Weekly
#WeRGIS Weekly
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Week Twenty Four - March 21st, 2025
From the Head of School's Desk
From the Head of School's Desk
Dear Parents,
As we wrap up another vibrant week at GIS, we are reminded once again of the heart and spirit that make our community so special.
We are proud to share that GIS has been shortlisted for Digital Innovation at the prestigious MENA School Excellence Awards 2025! This is a tremendous recognition of the creativity, hard work, and future-focused mindset of our educators, students, and tech teams. The awards ceremony will take place on 22nd May, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated.
This week, we also marked Neurodiversity Week with daily contributions from our Student-led Inclusion Committee and our Inclusion Support Team. Through assemblies, student-led initiatives, and a powerful Whole School ConnectEd session, we learned more about the unique ways we all think, learn, and experience the world. Thank you to everyone who took part in raising awareness and celebrating differences.
In celebration of UAE Mother’s Day, our youngest learners in KG1 welcomed parents into their classrooms for a joyful morning of songs, crafts, and stories. Thank you to our wonderful KG team for making this a day to remember. #FamilyFirst
As part of our Ramadan initiatives, our GIS community continues to come together in support of one another. This week, families, students and our Emirati club teamed up with Ms Nomah, Ms Rasha, and GISPA to organize a meaningful food donation drive. Thanks to your generosity, every member of our support staff received a food package filled with essentials and heartfelt appreciation.
Looking ahead, we know many of you are planning for next year. You can find a summary of key dates for the 2025–2026 academic year here: A more detailed calendar will follow shortly. Please also ensure your child’s re-enrollment is completed by 7th April to help us plan effectively for the year ahead.
GIS Key Dates Calendar 25_26.pdfFinally, a quick reminder that we will return to regular school hours following the Spring Break. We wish all our families a safe, relaxing, and joyful break.
Kind regards,
School Photography 📸
For those students who missed their photo session, a make-up day is scheduled;
Secondary – Tuesday, 8th April
Primary – Wednesday, 9th April
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.
_Family First Newsletter (1).pdf
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
G7 - G11 Scholarship Poster 24-25.pdf
The Country Ambassador program was launched in 2021 with the intention of helping connect families with their motherland tongue and country. Small community sub groups have been created to help integrate new families from these specific countries as they enroll at GIS. We encourage you to join your country group via the QR code.
Although as a whole, we are one big family, it’s always nice to connect with those from our country. Ultimately, the goal is to have at least ONE representative for each country.
If you see that your country or ambassador is not listed and you are interested in representing your country, please reach out to us via email at gispa@gemsisak.com
Our Iranian, Egyptian and Latino parents have already started to welcome returning and new parents on a nice breakfast gathering.
We encourage all GIS communities to get together and keep us posted.
GIS Country Ambassadors .pdfGIS house color t-shirts and swim wear will be available to purchase from threads.
Visit the Jaguar website to learn about activities and sports in Term 1
Visit the Jaguar website to learn about activities and sports in Term 1
Please see below the current Slices menu.
For any queries on Slices, please call or WhatsApp Andrea from Slices on 050 504 5908
Kind reminder to ensure students accounts have enough credit loaded so they do not face issues purchasing food.
3 WEEKS HOT MEALS MENU 2024-2025.pdfGRAB & GO MENU 2024-2025.pdfSLICES TOP UP OPTIONS.pdfSLICES TOP UP TUTORIAL.mp4GIS Community Calendar 24/25
GIS Community Calendar 24/25
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 - Parent Version 24-25.pdf
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