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Week Thirty Two - April 22th 2022
Ramadam Kareem
This very busy week started with the GIS Blood drive. Thank you to StuELT, PYP student leaders and Mr Javier for organizing such a vital and important initiate. Thank you also to all community members who kindly gave up their time, and their blood to help save lives! We are so grateful.
The collaboration between Primary and Secondary divisions continued when Ms Alisha, Ms Daania, Mr Nic and some wonderful Grade 6 & 7 students ( Aashrit Prathap, Asma Sameer, Ved Nakhwa and Avery McWhorter) addressed the Grade 5 students in the MPH on Thursday. It was the first of many such gatherings planned throughout this term to assist the transition into the MYP & into secondary school. Students were informed about the support systems available to them and heard what life was like as a middle school student. It was very informative and exciting to hear about what lies ahead!
I like to celebrate student skills and talents as much as possible, so it would be thoughtless of me to not mention Malavika Ram and her outstanding talents! Malavika, along with her cousin, have been working extremely hard in recent months to produce a comic book, called ‘Onake Obavva’. The comic book has gone to print and Malavika can now claim to be a published author. What an amazing achievement for a Grade 9 student. Outstanding effort!
Recently we have noticed an increase in the number of students departing early and arriving late to school. We are seeking parental support to ensure that students remain at school for the full school day unless absolutely necessary. We ask that dental and medical appointments be made outside of school hours as much as possible. We also kindly ask that requests for early leave/late arrival be submitted more than 24 hours in advance. The impact of missing 5 or 10 mins of class time can have a significant impact on the learning of your child. Thank you for your support with this matter.
With that, I wish you a safe and happy weekend. As a reminder, next week we have school photos happening (schedule below) and hopefully we will see you at the community Iftar on Monday evening.
Amanda Murphy
Head of Secondary School
Malavika Ram's Comic book!
Grade 9
Ramadan Timings
Ramadan Timings
*Students may be on campus from 8:10am
Monday - Thursday
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Friday
*Students are required to wear full GIS uniform
*If scheduled to have their photo taken on a PHE day, students are required to ensure that they bring full uniform to school, to change into.
Photo Schedule
Photo Schedule
You will begin to notice a gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions as we receive permission to do so. Thermal camera's have been removed from school entrances. Social distancing, masks, vaccinations and limited access to school facilities remain in place. We will continue with the same protocols for entrance and dismissal gates for the time being. An important update last month is the discontinuation of remote learning by KHDA. Any student accessing remote learning school sessions must provide the necessary medical documentation and the school must submit a report on their behalf to avoid fines. Please understand that GIS does not have authority to permit remote learning without KHDA approval. Regular processes apply for students that will be absent from school (shared at the end of the newsletter). For more information on how to apply for exemption to on campus learning, contact our clinic at GIS_MedicalAlert@GEMSEdu.com
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
April 29th Progress Report published
April 29th DP2 Examinations Begin
May 2-4th Eid public holiday (TBC)
May 10 TIMSS 2023 Field Trial
May 11th PISA Testing
May 12th USEG College Fair (Grades 9-11; MPH 08:30 - 09:30)
May 19th Gulf EDU Tours Fair (Grades 9-11; MPH 08:30 - 09:30)
May 30th - June 3rd Secondary Assessment Week
June 22nd Secondary Sports Awards
June 29th Secondary School Awards Ceremony
July 1st Last day of school
TIMSS 2023 Field Trial
TIMSS 2023 Field Trial
TIMSSDubai has been a regular participant in IEA's Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study since 2007. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed the participation of Dubai again for the fifth cycle of TIMSS in 2023.
Important to note:
Schools have been randomly selected as part of Dubai Sample for TIMSS 2023 Field Trail. Two Grade 4/year 5 and two Grade 8/Year 9 random classes will be selected to participate in the assessment from each of the selected schools.
Information will be shared, in due course, with the families of those students to be tested.
PISA
PISA
"PISA is the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment. PISA measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges" (https://www.oecd.org/pisa/).
Student Eligibility Criteria
All 15-year-old students who are enrolled in Grade 7 or higher, who were born between 1st January 2006 and 31st December 2006 are eligible to participate in the PISA 2022 MS assessment.
Following receipt of the list of eligible students from the school, the International Assessments Team (KHDA/SAGE), a sample of up to 53 students will be randomly selected (using specific sampling procedures which have been standardized for all countries participating in PISA), for the PISA 2022 MS.
Information will be shared, in due course, with the families of those students to be tested.
Our Student Voice
Our Student Voice
This week, the amazing Student ELT launched the Secondary Student Hub to the MYP students during Advisory. This is an ongoing collaborative project between the Student ELT, Inclusion Team & Grade Leaders.
The Secondary Student Hub will be the students access point for the new social groups and peer mentoring, as well as signing up for the already established peer tutoring programme.
Students will also be able to find links to ECAs, student voice initiative, counsellor referral forms, mindset matters and homeroom information. We are really proud of the work that the Student ELT have put in to this so far and look forward to seeing their expansion of the site.
THE PERSONAL PROJECT
Nathan designed a toilet appropriate for rural and undeveloped areas.
From the Classroom (and beyond)
From the Classroom (and beyond)
Please find results, scorers, action photos, match reports, Sports News and much more on our Jaguar Sports website
Please find results, scorers, action photos, match reports, Sports News and much more on our Jaguar Sports website
You can also read reviews of the latest GIS sporting action via the GIS PHE site, curtesy of our Head of Sports Committee, Cigdem Kavcar
You can also read reviews of the latest GIS sporting action via the GIS PHE site, curtesy of our Head of Sports Committee, Cigdem Kavcar
Stars of the Week!
Stars of the Week!
Pranay Mathur, Karmit Chhatwani, Fride Hall, Ziad Youssef, Josephine Roux, Afra Saiyara, Farah Almashhadani, Olivia Spierling, Haluk Kocer, Andre de Sousa, Rudraksh Puroit, Mehak Kataria, Can Ozgorem, Lumi Makipaa, Riccardo Fabretti, Wassel El Hallak, Tia Sarrouh, Hayat Abou Zaki, Hannah Drummond, Yusuf Ergashev, Chahine Ouchari, Ernesto Silva, Mischa Sahgal, Sarah Ayyash, Milana Vozzhennikova, Alice Funari & Aarnav Pillai.
Muhammed Rafi (Grade 10D) won another fight and is ranked #2 in the UAE in his weight class.
Congratulations to Rafi and his family!
French and Spanish
French and Spanish
Grade 8 are well into their Unit 3 - “What is Art?” and have been looking at examples of French and Spanish speaking art and inquiring into 'What is Art?' - The adjacent photo shows a Grade 8 French class analysis of a famous painting by Renoir
Aastha Teaching Project
Aastha Teaching Project
Jeeya Mahajan (Deputy Head of Service Committee and of Ambassadors Club) is one of the organizers of the Aastha Teaching Project. Find out more about the good work they are doing below and use the QR code for more information.
Well done, Jeeya!
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies
Ramadan Kareem!
Our wonderful G6 students are ‘Welcoming Ramadan’ in a special way. GIS Muslim students from G6-12 also volunteered to share information about what Ramadan means for Muslims, how different cultures celebrate Ramadan in the Muslim world, and the favorite foods in Ramadan in different countries. Please enjoy the videos below.
Ramadan Song
Ramadan Song
Ramadan Is Here.mp4What Ramadan Means for Muslims
What Ramadan Means for Muslims
new_720P.mp4Pre-order Food Through Slices
Pre-order Food Through Slices
Students are encouraged to bring a packed lunch to school - particularly while COVID-19 restrictions are in place - as it ensures that they are able to eat and drink as required throughout the school day.
If you wish to make use of the Slices catering service, please note that:
Food deliveries will not be permitted from external restaurants/catering services.
Food orders must be ordered through Slices in advance by completing this GOOGLE FORM.
Orders for following weeks must be placed by 10am each Friday.
Orders must be placed in advance for the full week (Monday to Thursday).
Same-day orders/deliveries will not be possible.
Food orders will be delivered to the students' classroom.
Students will not be permitted to visit the canteen in order to purchase water or snacks throughout the day.
Please consider an appropriate quantity and variety of foods to sustain your child for the duration of the school day.
Students are encouraged to bring sufficient water with them to school to sustain them throughout the day.
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Useful Links
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