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Week Five - September 27th, 2024
Sarah McLean
Head of Primary
Dear Primary Families,
We have wrapped another great week of school, and it has been wonderful to see the progress our students are making and how they are settling into the year! This week was especially exciting as we held our student leadership elections. The candidates showed great enthusiasm, and we are so proud of everyone who participated.
Congratulations to our newly elected student leaders and to all those who ran in the elections! Looking ahead, our student leaders will be taking part in a Student Leadership Workshop next week, where they will begin learning the skills needed to be effective role models and leaders in our school community. We can’t wait to see all that they accomplish!
A quick reminder that Parent-Teacher Listening Conferences (PTCs) are coming up next week on October 3 and 4. Please note that these days are non-school days for students so that all parents have the opportunity to meet with homeroom teachers 1-1; Single subject teachers are available to meet with a prior sign up and on a first come first serve basis. If you are unable to schedule a suitable time with a single subject teacher, please email them directly to find an alternative time. This is a valuable opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teacher and discuss their social emotional and learning goals.
To help make the most of your PTCs, we ask that you come prepared with two goals in mind that you would like to discuss with your child's teachers; teachers and students have been busy setting goals this week too! These goals can be academic, social, or personal and will help guide your discussions with the teacher as we work together to support your child’s growth.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the conferences next week!
Warm regards,
Sarah McLean
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 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
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