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Week Nine - October 28th 2021
From the Head of Primary
From the Head of Primary
Dear Primary School Parents,
As we close out October, we can already reflect on some great memories from this academic year. The easing of restrictions has brought about many opportunities that we have been grateful for. The learning opportunities have really opened up and small events for the students have started to take place. Although large events and assemblies are still taking place on -line we feel positive about the opportunities that are still to come in this academic year.
Our student council has put on a spooktacular dress up event today with costume parades, games and dances. A big focus this year in on service and we thank all parents for the donations to Al Jalila Foundation .
ECA's have been off to a great start and it is wonderful to have the co-curricular activities back. The new school timings this week have also led to fewer traffic delays and pick up new timings. Thank-you to all the parents taking time to reach out and share feedback.
It is hard to believe that we are ready to kick of November early next week! We turn our focus to healthy bodies and healthy minds for the next 30 days with Dubai 30x30 and the PYP sports week. Students grade 2 and up are invited to school for fitness sessions starting at 7:30am. More information can be found on the whole school site Due to KHDA protocols we are not yet permitted to invite parents to take part.
PYP Newsletter at a glance
PYP Newsletter at a glance
-ConnectEd Archive
-Announcements - upcoming events
-Peek into Learning - Islamic
-Costume Dress Up Day Fun
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
October 29th: Dubai 30x30 starts
November 3rd: UAE Flag Day (dress in UAE flag colors)
November 4th: Diwali - wear traditional or colorful clothing
November 15-17th: PYP Sports Days (information to follow)
November 28th: UAE National Day Celebration (dress in UAE traditional clothing or flag colors)
December 1-2nd: School Holiday (no school)
December 9th: Last day of Term (12:00pm finish)
Upcoming in Primary
Upcoming in Primary
Parent Workshops
Parent Workshops
Don't miss our parent sessions every second Wednesday
Don't miss our parent sessions every second Wednesday
This past week in Primary
This past week in Primary
GRADE 2
GRADE 2
Diwali Celebrations
Diwali Celebrations
Primary Class Pages
Primary Class Pages
Check out for weekly class updates
Reminders/Quick Reference
Reminders/Quick Reference
Quarantine
Quarantine
Any students requiring remote learning access must contact the Primary office to initiate access. The conditions shared have been:
A student has a medical condition which prevents them from accessing face-to-face learning. In this case, the student must provide a medical certificate from Dubai Health Authority, stating the reason they cannot attend school. I understand this is challenging to get with strict criteria.
A student is outside of the UAE and is unable to return due to international Covid restrictions. In this case, the student must provide a certificate from the relevant government authority as applicable and in advance.
A student has tested positive for Covid-19 or has been identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19. In this case, the student must have the appropriate certificate from Dubai Health Authority.
Not your typical day?
Not your typical day?
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 more than 2 days and submit to homeroom teacher on the child's first day back at school after absence.
Absence for more than 3 days requires doctors clearance (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_primaryleaverequests@gemsedu.com and your child's homeroom teacher 48 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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