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Week Twenty Nine - May 9th, 2025
Dear Primary Families,
What a wonderful and action-packed week it has been in the Primary School!
Our students have shone brightly across a range of events, from engaging assemblies to beautiful music concerts and our Grade 5 to 6 transition sessions. It’s been a true celebration of learning, creativity, and community spirit.
A special thank you goes to our incredible Arts team for their dedication and hard work in preparing the Primary Music Concert. The performances were simply fantastic, and we are so proud of every student who took to the stage with such confidence and joy. Well done to all involved!
A gentle reminder also that our playground facilities must be vacated by 3:40 PM each day Mon-Thursday. After this time, the surrounding doors automatically lock for safety and security reasons. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth end to each school day.
Lastly, we look forward to welcoming you to our Student-Led Conferences on Wednesday, May 15. You should have received an email from PTCFast with details on how to sign up for a time slot. If you have not yet received the email, please check your inbox or get in touch with our Primary Office team for assistance.
During SLCs, use our front reception space for you and your family to have a picnic, Slices Cafe will be open or you can bring a picnic from home. This #FamilyFirst initiative is a nice way to pass the time between conferences.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to another great week ahead!
Warm regards,
Sarah McLean
Student Spotlight
Maciej in Grade 2 took part in three major competitions in the Bambino category: the IAME UAE Championship, the Middle East Cup and the Dubai Bambino Cup — and became the champion in all three! Congrats!
Events and Updates
Student Led Conferences 2025.pdf
External Assessments Letter to Parents .pdf
Class information and schedules
Class information and schedules
Keep up to date with what is happening in your child's class!
Keep up to date with what is happening in your child's class!
Parents have all received a notification to sign up for the Toddle platform. This is an exciting enhancement to our parent communication, and this year you will receive weekly updates through the Toddle platform.
This IB affiliated platform will offer opportunities for parents to remain up to date with their child's academic progress.
The below class pages will host resources for parents and will no longer have weekly messages. All information will be sent through Toddle, so please inform your class teacher if you have any trouble registering.
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
Parents are urged to schedule medical, dental and other appointments after school hours or during vacations.
A request must be submitted before a child can be released once in school for health and safety and reasons.
Filling in the form 24hrs in advance is expected where possible.
At the time of collection, please come to the Primary Reception at Gate 4.
My child will be absent
My child will be absent
Any absence (whether it is planned or unplanned ) must be communicated via email to the homeroom teacher and gis_primaryleaverequest@gemsedu.com by 8:00 AM. STS/bus users must also copy the STS manger on the email. vijesh.kumar@sts-group.com
A planned or extended absence beyond 2 days requires the completion of an absence request form
Absence for more than 3 days requires prior approval if planned or a doctors clearance for illness related leave (in some cases a medical certificate is requested )
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
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