Dear parents

We hope you had a wonderful Eid break. I spoke to a number of students this week, who exclaimed how lovely it was to have some extra time with family & friends. Hopefully this means that everyone is refreshed for the last few weeks of the school year. For students who may not have performed as well in some subjects, there is still time to ensure that your final result truly reflect you as a learner.

At the mention of results, please note that students in Grades 9 to 11 will have examinations commencing at the end of the month. Further guidance with regard to how to study and what content may present in the papers will be communicated to parents shortly.

MAP testing in Mathematics took place this week also. In our constant effort to make the educational journey a less stressful experience, we are trialing an alternative way of administering these assessments. Rather than placing multiple tests in one week, we plan to assess one subject per week. Hence, reducing the anxiety that some of our students feel.

Finally, this week, I would like to congratulate our swimmers and their coaches who participated in the Dubai Schools Games event this week. Many students arrived back at school with medals around their neck, many arrived back h=being proud to have participated and represented their school – well done everyone.

Have a wonderful week ahead everyone.

Amanda Murphy

Head of Secondary School

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:

1. Food deliveries will not be permitted from external restaurants/catering services.

2. 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.

3. Food orders will be delivered to the students' classroom.

4. 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.