#WeRGIS Weekly
#WeRGIS Weekly
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Week Six - October 6th, 2023
From the Head of School's Desk
From the Head of School's Desk
Dear Parents,
I hope that you are well.
I write to you from Dublin, where I am at the IB Global Conference, with the honor of representing the GEMS group and reinforcing the close links we have to the International Baccalaureate Organisation. The IB is the fastest growing curriculum in the UAE and you, our parents, recognize its gold standard value and balance between knowledge and skills, underpinned by a strong ethos. As I said to staff this week, I shall be meeting the leaders of the IBO, which reflects well on the school and our four dynamic programmes.
Our students have been as dynamic as ever this week and our Grade 1s have enjoyed their ‘Wellfest’, ably supported by our wonderful parent helpers. From yoga, to mindfulness, sport, health and wellbeing, through to dance and breathing exercises! My thanks to all involved.
WhatsApp Video 2023-10-04 at 09.50.56.mp4
This week was the turn of our Grade 9 families to enjoy a ‘Meet and Greet’. I am sorry to have missed the culinary delights! Thank you to our secondary team for making this possible and to all families who contributed.
It is a pleasure to commend Mr Harry, Assistant Head of Secondary, who has had his second novel published! ‘Children of the Sun’ is set in North Korea and was inspired by Mr Harry’s visit there a few years ago. It follows the lives of three teenagers in their small town and the struggles they face.
This Thursday was World Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you for your comments, which demonstrate your gratitude to our teachers. I would like to reiterate how proud we are of our teachers at GIS, who go above and beyond to help our students. Ms Romien deserves special praise for agreeing at short notice to speak to the Khaleej Times about her long career in education. Please read the clip to see how inspiring she is!
Traffic update: you will have received a separate letter, detailing that the exit road will open sooner than anticipated, on 9th October. Please read the letter, which includes maps for guidance. We shall review how this affects traffic flow, in all three schools, and further adjustments will follow.
English Conversation Group Poster.pdf
A note from GISPA...
A note from GISPA...
During Health Week, GISPA collaborated with Gargash Hospital to provide students and parents with valuable health insights. Parents engaged in informative sessions with pediatrician Dr. Mohamed Elmatbouly, discussing healthy diets for children, the importance of vitamin D, and strategies for dealing with picky eaters. Dr. Maryam led a session on breast cancer awareness, covering essential topics like risk factors and self-examination. It was an educational experience for everyone involved.
Jaguars Corner
We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to all the MYP swimmers in Team A and Team B for their remarkable performance in the DASSA Competition. Their achievements serve as a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and the overall excellence of our Swim Squad. Thank you for your continuous support in highlighting the achievements of our students.
Team A participated against four schools: Dubai British School, Al Safa Community School, Dubai American Academy, and Dubai International Academy. I am delighted to announce that our GIS team secured the first place with an impressive score of 154 points.
Team B competed against two schools: Dubai International Academy and Kent College. We are proud to share that our GIS team secured the second place in the competition.
Please see below the current Slices menu. This will be updated in the newseltter every 4 weeks.
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.
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
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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