#WeRGIS Weekly
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Week Seven - October 13th, 2023
From the Head of School's Desk
From the Head of School's Desk
Dear Parents,
I hope that you are well.Β
With COP28 on the horizon, it was very pleasing to see GIS students so well represented at Green Planet this week. GIS students Roman (G2) and Serena (G3) were guests of honour at the opening ceremony of the new Green Planet outdoor play experience. They were introduced live on Dubai 92, where breakfast-show host Jono thanked GIS for our support of sustainable initiatives, before the children were invited to plant some seeds in celebration of the opening. They were the first children ever to play on the new playground, before a private viewing of some Green Planet exhibitions, which Serena described as βAmazing, one of the best days ever!β. Well done Serena and Rowan and my thanks to Mr. Lawrence for accompanying.
GIS is known to be a collaborative school, so it was a pleasure to welcome GEMS Middle Leaders from many different GEMS schools to a training event held at GIS on Wednesday. Middle Leaders have such an important role in school life and their influence on our students is immeasurable, so it is wonderful that GEMS offer this professional development. Well done to all involved and thank you to Ms Danielle West (Vice President, Global Leadership Management and Development) for selecting GIS as the location and to Ms Abeer Sakka (Senior Manager, CPD) for presenting.
Ms Emma organized something very special for our drama students this week and we are grateful to her for this. In her words, βOur cast members of Matilda had the amazing opportunity to engage in a theatre workshop led by two actors from The Royal Shakespeare Company who are currently on tour and performing Matilda the Musical at Dubai Opera! Matthew Rowland (Mr. Wormwood) and Katie Lee (Ensemble) led the students through a number of vocal and physical dramatic activities within this three hour workshop, which also included learning the actual choreography from the production itself! It was such an exciting morning for students which concluded with a Q & A with Matthew and Katie. We would like to extend our gratitude to both of them for their time, enthusiasm and work with our students. It makes us even more excited to watch our characters come to life on the stage next March!β
Finally, the highlight of the week, which will be recorded for posterity, and also live streamed to all students, is the GIS 10th Birthday celebration! It was wonderful to have so many esteemed guests with us, from Dr Rana, Chief Education Officer at GEMS Education, through to founding families, staff and students. My thanks to Ms Aamna and team for the preparations. Please see below some photos and clips of this historic day for the school.
Β GIS 10th Anniversary CelebrationsΒ
English Conversation Group Poster.pdf
A note from GISPA...
A note from GISPA...
Jaguars Corner
ππ GIS Jaguar Sports Update! ππ
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Cheers to our incredible GIS Jaguar sports teams for an outstanding week of competition! ππΒ
The dedication and sportsmanship displayed by squads were truly exceptional. Trust, Respect, and Ambition were at the forefront of the games, showcasing the true spirit of athletics. π π€
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Congratulations to all our athletes who gave their all and made us proud! π₯³ Let's continue this positive energy and sportsmanship as we move forward in our sporting journey. π Stay motivated and keep striving for greatness! ππͺ
Β 1-Basketball games:
-U19 Boys VS GEMS First Point (win to GIS 35-30)
-U19 Girls VS NAS (win to NAS 41-26)
-U16 Girls VS Jumirah College (win to JC 23-11)
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2-Football games:
-U16 Girls VS EIS (win to EIS 3-4)
-U16 Boys VS DIA (win to GIS 7-1)
-U12 Boys VS English College (win to GIS 3-1)
-U12 Girls VS Raffles (Draw 1-1)
-U19 Girls VS King Al Barsha (win to GIS 2-0)
-U14 Boys VS Nibras International (Win to GIS 3-1)
πHamdan Individuals Championship π
We would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the swimmers who participated in the Hamdan Individuals Championship. It was truly a pleasure to witness our talented young swimmers showcasing their skills and competing against swimmers from 25 different schools with varying abilities.
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Several of our swimmers not only improved their personal best times but also secured a place in the top 5 of their respective heats. This is a testament to their determination and perseverance. Please find their names below:
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Name Time improvement Heatβs place
Maya B 25m FR NA
Varvara 25m BK 4th
Elif 50m BR and 50m FR 2nd and 3rd
Mia F 50m Fly and 50m BR 4th
Alexa 50m BR and 50m FR 4th
Arda 50m BR and 50m FR 2nd and 4th
Noah 50m BR NA
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Once again, congratulations to all the swimmers for their good performance at the Hamdan Individuals Championship. Your dedication and commitment to the sport are truly inspiring. I hope this achievement serves as a motivation to continue working hard and striving for excellence in future competitions.
Please see below the current Slices menu. This will be updated in the newseltter every 4 weeks.Β
There is also information regarding PYP Classroom Delivery Service. For any queries on Slices, please call or WhatsApp Kervin from Slices on 050 504 5908
Kind reminder to ensure students accounts have enough credit loaded so they do not face issues purchasing food.Β
GIS - CLASSROOM DELIVERY DETAILS.pdfGIS CANTEEN MENU.pdfLIVE STATION MENU.pdfHOT MEAL MENU 3 WEEKS.pdfGIS Community Calendar 23/24
GIS Community Calendar 23/24
If you would like to subscribe to the the GIS Community Calendar, please click HERE for the link.Β Β
If you would like to subscribe to the the GIS Community Calendar, please click HERE for the link.Β Β
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 23-24 - Parent version 23-24 calendar (2).pdfPage updated
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