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Week Thirty Two - May 31st, 2024
Dear Parents,
Fantastic Arts Week: A heartfelt thank you to our primary visual arts, music, and drama teams for a wonderful week of celebrations and shows. It was fantastic to see the community come together to celebrate the arts.
Reminder - Hats and Water: As the weather is getting hotter, please ensure your child brings a hat and water bottle to school. While many breaks will be indoors, the mornings can sometimes be cool enough for outdoor activities.
Parent Survey: We appreciate all parents who filled in the survey to share their thoughts on how the school is doing in relation to your expectations. Teachers and staff are grateful for your feedback. If you would like to discuss any items in person, are seek further clarity before responding, please email the primary office. The link has been emailed to you.
Preparation for Next Year: Preparations for the next academic year are underway. Soon, parents will receive an email with key information and preparations for the upcoming academic year. Please note that we will fully phase out the old GIS school uniform next year. Students will be expected to wear the new polo shirts or PE uniform.
MAP Assessments: End of year assessments in core learning areas is continuing to take place for students in grade 1 and above.
Student-Led Conferences: Mark your calendar for June 11th! This is the day you will come to school with your child for them to share their learning journey with you from this year. A sign up link will be shared with you Monday for you to select a slot during this day. There is no regular school on this day.
Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful weekend!
Kim Conlin
Head of Primary
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Peek Into Learning
Student Life Updates
Student Spotlight
PYP curriculum resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
June 3rd - MAP Assessments continue
June 6th - Panel of Experts (Grade 5 ONLY)
June 11th - Student Led Conference (poster below)
June 13 & 14 - Aladdin Musical Performance (ECA)
June 17 & 18 - School closed for Eid (TBC)
June 19th - Eid Al Adha celebrations at school (TBC)
June 20th - Student leadership workshop and celebration
June 21st: PYP Step Up Day; last day for library books
June 24th - PYP Sports Awards
June 28th - Grade 5 Completion Ceremony (only G5); Reports to parents
July 4th - Last day of school for students
July 5th - Optional Parent teacher conference (last day for teachers)
Announcements and Reminders:
Announcements and Reminders:
Grade 5 to 6 Transition
Grade 5 to 6 Transition
For Information of all the sessions we have to support Grade 5 through transition
Attention all Artists!
The Aladdin Musical team is excited to announce the Aladdin Poster Design Competition!
We are looking for a talented designer across Grade 1-3 to create the official Aladdin Poster! This poster will act as an advertisement for the final show which will be staged on June 13th & 14th, so we are looking for something original and eye-catching!
Entry requirements:
Information: Posters can be hand crafted or digital.; Poster size should be A3.; Poster needs to include: “Aladdin the Musical” as a title, a captivating image design & date, time, and location (June 13th & 14th, at 7:00pm in the MPH).
Students will be highlighetd as the artist and have their work used for advertisement around the school | A framed original copy will be given to them with a commendation from Mr. Simon.
Deadline: Monday June 3rd
Submission: Hand to Ms. Andrea O’Malley or Panayota Alexopoulos
Student Life
Well-being practices in the classroom
During the last two weeks the Well-being Ambassadors have been involved in two initiatives:
Self-esteem workshops for their class
Focus group interviews with boys and girls about their feelings on school
Self-esteem workshops
Below you can see pictures of the type of videos and activities they shared - self control and self regulation; regulating the inner fear wolf and peace wolf.
Focus interviews
Some well-being ambassadors interviewed peers from their class and ask them series of questions to understand what they enjoy about school and what could be improved in regards to well-being
Peek into learning: Arts Week! #weartsgis
Peek into learning: Arts Week! #weartsgis
What a busy week it has been for our GIS Arts Week 2024! It has been fantastic to see the hive of activities happening both inside and outside of the classrooms. Walking into the school reception you are greeted with an exhibition of student artwork from Prek to Grade 5 that really brighten up the space. Classes came to visit the gallery, admire the work created by their peers, and celebrate the wonderful creations. Students participated in art projects throughout the week trying out different techniques including partner art using sticks and other collaborative projects.
What a busy week it has been for our GIS Arts Week 2024! It has been fantastic to see the hive of activities happening both inside and outside of the classrooms. Walking into the school reception you are greeted with an exhibition of student artwork from Prek to Grade 5 that really brighten up the space. Classes came to visit the gallery, admire the work created by their peers, and celebrate the wonderful creations. Students participated in art projects throughout the week trying out different techniques including partner art using sticks and other collaborative projects.
The music team has also been busy hosting daily concerts for every class and our PYP choir. It was wonderful to welcome the families to see a small snapshot of some of the wonderful songs and music skills the students learn throughout the year from learning about dynamics and rhythm to writing and choreographing their own songs! Mornings have been busy with flash mobs of singers and performers around the school.
Grade 4 and 5 students have been demonstrating their hard work and preparation, performing their plays in groups at the Black Box Theatre. Parents even got involved with a special workshop just for them focussing on art therapy!
Thank you to all of the teachers, families, and students for their involvement in a really special week. If you have more photos to share to don't forget to tag #weartsgis!
Term 3 Connect Eds
The purpose of Connect Eds is to support our parent community with information related to social, emotional, and academic for their children.
We have a plethora of knowledge and expertise in our Primary School Team, and they will provide practical information and strategies.
The parent community is an integral part of GIS, and we feel it is essential to make them part of our learning community.
We hope to see many of you at the Connect Eds, and closer to the time, we will send you more information on the ConnectEds in our Newsletter for times, locations, and facilitators.
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.
Class information and schedules
Class information and schedules
Information for new/starting families
Information for new/starting families
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and Pick up
(please note that times differ during the holy month of Ramadan)
Drop Off (7:50-8:10): Parents PK-G1 drop in classroom
Drop Off: (7:50-8:10) Grade 2-5 through gate 8 or gate 4
Late: any student arriving after the national anthem must get a late slip at front reception/gate 4.
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Pick up (3:05 or 11:30 on Friday): PK-G1 pick up from classroom
Pick up (3:15 or 11:40 on Friday) Pick up through gate 8 or 4
*due to crowding at gate 4, we have allocated a safe space near the pirate ship for PYP students to wait for parents. During adverse weather or lengthy waits, students will be moved to the canteen. Follow up with with a parent or guardian will take place after 30 min. We appreciate parents effort to collect children in time.
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 )
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.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
GIS Primary Behavior Policy 2.pdfPage updated
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