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Week Nine - November 5th 2020
From the Head of School's Desk
From the Head of School's Desk
Dear Parents,
I hope that you are well. This has been a busy and exciting week at GIS.
Our GISPA team has been in touch with new parents and I thank them for their work in engaging with all our families. Likewise, our Executive Leadership Team has also been supporting parents. This week it was Ms Kim who gave a presentation on spelling, with clear explanations of how the PYP approaches spelling and how children develop literacy skills. Other workshops are planned and I hope that parents will make suggestions as which topics you would like to hear. We will do our best to accommodate. I shall be addressing parents on the strategic priorities for the school and look forward to speaking to you soon.
As you know, we have many creative and dynamic students, of all ages! This week, I have pleasure showcasing ‘The Link’ team and their official website launch. Here is the link to the website: https://gisthelink.wixsite.com/info
Eashani S. (Grade 11) and the team plan to involve the PYP student initiatives this year also, to bridge the gap between PYP and MYP, and are therefore keen to promote the new website on the front page of the newsletter. As you can see, from its humble magazine origins, The Link has now developed podcasts and has plans for TV. We wish them the very best of luck.
Two of our Grade 10 students, Sophia O. and Giulia F. have had their designs entered into the DIDI Chair Design competition. The girls had to go through the product design cycle, demonstrating and describing a clear rationale to support their creative ideas. Mr. Vikas is delighted with their creations, one of which focuses on sustainability and the other on Arabic heritage. Well done to both girls for such meticulous planning.
Finally, it was a pleasure to see the UAE Flag Day celebrations on Tuesday this week. Our students learnt about the origins of the flag, it's design by a nineteen year old, and the significance of the colours to the UAE. The ceremony itself took place at 11am with the flag being proudly raised by two of our Emirati students, sisters Latifa A. (PreK) and Alya A. (Grade 5)
I wish you a safe and happy weekend and hope that you might find a moment to answer the parental survey, which should have been sent to you.
Kind Regards,
Simon Herbert
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Registration for academic year 2021/2022 is now open for sibling priority.
Registration for academic year 2021/2022 is now open for sibling priority.
Click HERE to begin the application process.
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Gate 8 (side gate) will close promptly at 8:15am each morning.
Gate 8 (side gate) will close promptly at 8:15am each morning.
Late students will need to access gate 4 to enter school.
Late students will need to access gate 4 to enter school.
GIS Community
GIS Community
MOVEMBER
We are privileged to be partnering with Kings Collage Hospital, Dubai, to bring our GIS community some special men's health packages. Please click HERE for details.
We will running a 'Guess the 'Stache' quiz throughout November - see this weeks one and share your answers on the GISPA Facebook page GISPA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION
Keep an eye on all our channels of communication for further details.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Jerusalema challenge. The winners will be announced very soon!
EVENTS
Do you have a special day in your country that you would like to celebrate? We would love to hear from you!
1) Check with Gispa if the event can proceed.
2) Provide Event Request Form (ERF) at least 4 weeks prior to planned date. Click HERE to access the form
3) Send ERF to GISPA by email gispa@gemsisak.com
4) GISPA will contact you, should there be more inquiries
Booked tables for last year's Spring Carnival
Parents who have paid for tables at the Spring Carnival can collect their money from the finance department. Deadline for collection on 30th December 2020
Dubai Fitness Challenge is back for 2020 so let's get active, and let's get involved!
Dubai Fitness Challenge is back for 2020 so let's get active, and let's get involved!
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