Dear GJS Community Members,

Our students in years 2 to 10 have now completed the iReady assessment in reading and math. The assessment is important to our school because it provides useful data regarding our students current level in reading and math along with a sense of each student's strengths, weaknesses, and readiness for learning. Our teachers utilize a data dialogue process in order to better understand how to use the iReady results to support students in their classrooms. Additionally, our students will take part in a goal setting process using the iReady data, and our teachers will be prepared to discuss the results with parents at the term 1 MSCs. Finally, as we did the last academic year, we will upload to Managebac the overall results in June when our students have completed all three iReady diagnostic assessments. 

Warm Regards,

Howard Menand, Head of School

Dear Primary Parents,

This week, the primary division was buzzing with excitement and activity! From house elections, to the creative flair of Blue Skies Day to the delicious fun of Cheesy Day,  to sampling of Turkish Coffee, to the year 5 growth development program, there was something for everyone.

Next week, we will celebrate the International Literacy Day on September 9. Although Literacy Day is officially recognized on September 8th, we will mark the occasion with special events on Monday, including storytelling sessions by Pak Jake (our Secondary Film teacher), a Wishing Tree, a book donation drive, and a comic drawing activity.

During Snack and Lunch breaks, students can engage in a variety of activities listed below:

Storytelling Sessions: Join us for captivating stories shared by Pak Jake (our Secondary Film teacher).

Wishing Tree: Students and staff can make a wish for a library book by adding them to our Wishing Tree.

Book Donation Drive: Donate your gently used books to share the love of reading with others and help our Year 11 CAS students.

Comic Drawing Competition: Students can unleash their creativity by participating in a comic drawing activity. A special panel of judges will choose the best comics.

Kind Regards,

Lavesa Devnani, Primary Principal

Dear Global Jaya Secondary Community, 

At GJS, we see education as a continuous journey where teachers play a crucial role in modeling learning. Our data-driven approach helps us identify growth areas, and our professional learning days, like the one on August 26, allow us to align our progress with the Strategic Action Plan.

During this week’s coffee morning, program coordinators gave a clear overview of the PYP, MYP, and DP continuum. Parents experienced our inquiry-based methods firsthand, and your questions provided valuable insights for our goal-setting process, which we incorporate into daily practices.

Following these events, our teachers guided students in setting their own goals. Students from Year 7 to Year 11 have begun reflecting on their ambitions for the school year and the ATL skills needed to achieve them. These goals, along with their first term academic progress, will be included in the upcoming report, offering a reflection point for any necessary adjustments.

If you haven’t already, please discuss these goals with your child and offer your support in setting challenging, achievable targets. We hope to see you at the upcoming events and activities.

Lastly, we kindly request your support in ensuring that your children are picked up by the school no later than 4:00 p.m. or as soon as their ASA finishes. At that time, all students must wait by security. 

Sincerely,

Nelsy Saravia, Secondary Principal