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Week Thirty Seven - June 23rd, 2023
Kim Conlin
Head of Primary
We have reached the final newsletter of the academic year. Students will have a half day on Monday (dismissed at 12pm) and then we will head into summer vacation.
As the Head of Primary, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your commitment and support to our school. As an international school, we are proud of our diverse community that makes us unique, and provides the perfect environment for our students to excel and learn from different perspectives. As an international IB school, the IB learner profile guides our community, and we are in a constant quest to embody it. Our teachers and staff have demonstrated a strong commitment to the students and families, and I appreciate their hard work and dedication. This year, we welcomed many new families, and our community international ethos and values of respect, trust and ambition shines through. We have become one of the most popular schools in Dubai, and our IB curriculum is the fastest growing.
The first day of school for returning students is August 29th.
New student orientation is held on August 28th (this includes all 6th grade students next year).
Have a wonderful summer holiday, wherever you may be, and see you In August!
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Peek Into Learning
Primary Pages - link to Grade and Class pages
PYP reminders and resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
June 26 - Last Day of School - 12:00pm dismissal
August 28 - First Day of School for New Students - Aug 28
August 29th First day of school for returning students
Congratulations Grade 5
Congratulations Grade 5
Today, grade 5 parents and students attended a clebration for the completion of the PYP! The event included speeches from Primary leaders, Secondary leaders and Student leaders. Songs by the choir as well as all grade 5 students, and of course the class performances. Music, dancing and refreshments followed with many photo opportunities. Congratulations to all the grade 5 students and families! Best wishes for the MYP.
Peek into Learning: Step Up Day!
Peek into Learning: Step Up Day!
This week marked a significant milestone for our PreK to Grade 5 students as they celebrate their Step Up Day! This day is designed to build up their excitement for the upcoming year and ease any worries they may have.
Throughout the special sessions, our students have the opportunity to visit the classrooms of the grade above them (not necessarily the classroom or the teacher they will be with next year). They engage in interactive sessions, learning about the exciting experiences and curriculum that await them in the next grade. This hands on approach allows them to get a glimpse of what their next grade will look like and fuels their anticipation and may settle some worries.
By experiencing their future grade levels and connecting with teachers from that grade, we aim to create a sense of enthusiasm and confidence in our students as they transition to the next grade.
We're thrilled to see their excitement and can't wait for the remarkable year ahead!
Step up day.mov
to check your child's class page
to check your child's class page
Primary Class Pages
Primary Class Pages
Check out for weekly class updates
Information for new/starting families
Information for new/starting families
Overview of communication platforms (PYP)
Overview of communication platforms (PYP)
GIS Primary Handbook 2022_23.docx.pdfPrimary Handbook 2022-2023
Primary Handbook 2022-2023
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and Pick up
Parents PK-G1 drop/pick up in classroom (through gate 4,6,8)
Grade 2-5 drop/pick up either gate 4 or gate 8
Late/Tardy: any student arriving after the national anthem must get a late slip at front reception/gate 4
My child will be absent
My child will be absent
Email your child's homeroom teacher before 8am so that he / she can mark their absence as excused.
Complete an absence form for an absence of more than 2 days and submit to PYP office or homeroom teacher on the child's first day back.
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)
Email the gis_primaryleaverequest@gemsedu.com and your child's homeroom teacher 24 hours in advance to ensure your child and their leave slip are prepared in advance.
At the time of collection, please come to the Primary Reception at Gate 4.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
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