FS1 WB 25/1/26

Up and Coming Dates:

Friday, 30th of January - Run with Legends (External Event)
Monday, 2nd February - Nadeen Quran Competition
Tuesday, 3rd February - Meet with the Principal
Thursday, 5th February - Inclusion Support Group
Thursday, 5th February - Picnic in the Playground
Thursday, 5th February - Nadeen Quran Competition - Closing Ceremony

Maths

In FS1 Maths, we explored numbers through addition using number blocks. We counted how many friends were in class and then added more as others arrived such as “10 and 3 more” or “10 and 4 more”, building the total together. This also supported personal and social development as the children recognised their peers and strengthened their sense of belonging within our class community.

Understanding the World

Our learners explored natural resources this week by using magnifying glasses to closely observe objects such as leaves, stones and pine cones, linking directly to Understanding the World by investigating and making sense of the natural environment. We discussed what they could see, noticing small details including colours, patterns, shapes and textures. Children were encouraged to compare objects and share their ideas, developing curiosity, vocabulary and an awareness of living things and their environments. This activity supported observation skills, helping children to notice change, make predictions and ask questions about the world around them.

Fine Motor Skills

This week, the learners strengthened their fine motor skills through a threading activity during classroom provision, carefully threading beads onto pipe-cleaners to create “octopus tentacles.” This supported hand strength, pincer grip, and hand–eye coordination as they selected, held, and moved the beads along. We linked it to phonics by focusing on our phoneme of the week, /o/, repeating “o for octopus” as we worked.

Phonics

This week in phonics, our focus phoneme has been /o/, with a fun and sensory link to all things orange. Our FS1 learners explored the sound through hands on experiences, squeezing fresh oranges to make orange juice, moulding orange playdough and digging and pouring with orange coloured sand. These activities helped the children make clear connections to the /o/ sound while developing their fine motor skills and hand strength. There were lots of rich conversations as the children described what they could see, smell and taste, and excitedly shared their ideas with their friends.

PE in FS1

Our P.E. days continue to be the following for each class

FS1 KB: Thursday

FS1 SZ: Monday

FS1 CC: Sunday

PE in FS1

Our P.E. days continue to be the following for each class

FS1 KB: Thursday

FS1 SZ: Monday

FS1 CC: Sunday

Run Like a Legend

We are pleased to invite you to join us for our upcoming Run Like a Legend event.

📅 Date: Friday, 30th January
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Avenues Mall

We look forward to your participation and hope you can join us for this exciting event.

Meet with the Principal - Tuesday, 3rd February 8:15AM

Dear Parents,

I hope this email finds you well.

We would like to invite all Primary parents to attend a Meet the Principal session on Tuesday, 3 February, at 8:15 AM, held in the coffee shop area.

This session provides an opportunity for parents to meet with Mr. James and discuss any topics they may wish to raise.

Please note that this session is limited to 20 attendees. The first 20 parents to register will be contacted and confirmed to attend the session on Tuesday. Any additional registrations will be moved to next month’s session.

Kindly confirm your attendance here.

Picnic in the Playground - 5th February

We are delighted to invite you to join us for our Picnic in the Playground on Thursday, 5th February from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at Nadeen School.

You are welcome to invite your family and friends to attend this community event with you.

This is a family event, and we kindly ask that parents and children attend together. The event is free of charge, just don’t forget to bring your picnic blankets and snacks!

To RSVP for this event, please complete the form. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please sign up here to confirm your attendance.

International Week - 8th to 12th February

Dear Parents,

International Week is a celebration of the diverse nationalities, cultures, and histories represented within our school community.

To mark this special occasion, we warmly invite parents who are interested to participate in this memorable event. Your involvement will help make International Week a meaningful and enriching experience for our children.

If you would like to take part, please sign up using the link here and confirm your details as well as those of your child/ren.

We look forward to celebrating our community’s diversity together.

Nadeen Quran Competition – First Edition

Nadeen Qur’an Competition – First Edition

We are proud to announce the launch of the very first Nadeen Qur’an Competition, celebrating the words of Allah and encouraging our students to excel in beautiful recitation and meaningful connection with the Holy Qur’an.

Judging Day:
Monday, 2 February

Awards Ceremony & Closing Celebration:
Thursday, 5 February

Participants will be honored with valuable and special prizes in recognition of their effort, dedication, and excellence in recitation.

We are honored by the presence of:
Dr. Fatima Al Blooshi
Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifa
Mr. Abdulaziz Al Nua’ar – Municipal Council Chairman
A delegation from the Ministry of Education Supervision Team

This competition is more than an event — it is about nurturing faith, values, and a lifelong love for the Qur’an in the hearts of our learners.

Arabic

ما تم دراسته الأسبوع الماضي | What was learned

تعرف أطفال الروضة على أدوات النظافة المختلفة مثل: الفرشاة، الصابون، المنشفة، منظفات اليدين والأسنان، ومكنسة صغيرة. سيتعلم المتعلّمون طريقة استخدام كل أداة بشكل صحيح للحفاظ على النظافة الشخصية والنظافة في الصف والمنزل. كما سيقوم الأطفال بأنشطة تفاعلية عملية تساعدهم على ممارسة تنظيف اليدين والأسنان والصف بطريقة ممتعة ومسلية

children was learn about different cleaning tools such as a toothbrush, soap, towel, hand sanitizer, and a small broom. Learners will discover how to use each tool properly to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness at school and at home. Children will also engage in interactive, hands-on activities that allow them to practice washing hands, brushing teeth, and keeping the classroom tidy in a fun and enjoyable way

ما سيتعلمه الأطفال الأسبوع القادم | What Children Will Learn

الأسبوع القادم، سيتعلم أطفالنا الأعزاء عن أعضاء الجسم الأساسية.
Next week, our little learners will explore basic body parts.

سنركز على مسميات الأعضاء مثل: العين، الأنف، الأذن، الفم، اليدين، والرجلين.
We will focus on names like: eye, nose, ear, mouth, hands, and feet.

سنقوم بأنشطة تعليمية وحركية ممتعة لتعزيز معرفة الأعضاء.
We will engage in fun learning and movement activities to reinforce body part knowledge.

سننشد سوياً أنشودة الحواس الخمسة لتعزيز التعلم المرح والمشاركة الجماعية.
We will sing the Five Senses Song together to encourage fun and interactive learning

External PAID ECA Providers at Nadeen School - Term 2

Please find here the External PAID ECA Providers at Nadeen School for Term 2.

Let Us Know If Your Child Is Absent – New Email!

We are pleased to inform you that a dedicated email address has now been created for reporting learner absences. Please use attendance@nadeenschool.com to notify the school if your child will be absent on the day. All of the absence correspondence should as always go through the form tutor. This will help us ensure accurate attendance records and streamline communication. Thank you for your cooperation.

Canteen Acess for Primary Learners

We will begin phasing the purchasing of food from the canteen into Primary from Wednesday, 14th October, starting with Year 6 learners. To support the smooth operation of this process, learner cards will be kept in school and given to students at lunchtime to make purchases.

Please note: learners can only purchase food if they have a card.

If you would like your child to buy lunch from the canteen, you will need to purchase a learner card. Instructions for how to purchase the card can be found spare APP.

Please ensure there is sufficient money loaded onto the card to allow your child to buy food. You can use the SPARE app to top up the card, view what your child has eaten, and purchase meals in advance.

We are aiming to introduce this system to Year 4 and Year 5 learners after the half-term break. We need this time to carefully organise the process so that we can maximise efficiency and ensure a smooth experience for all learners.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this introductory phase.

In case of any questions, please contact directly support@paywithspare.com

Parent Board Contact Details:

We are pleased to share with you the Parent Board Contact Details:

Jamie Blum - Foundation Stage - "fs-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Kirstin Cronje - Key Stage 1 - "ks1-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Hajira Khan - Key Stage 2 - "ks2-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Michele Ambrose - Key Stage 3 - "ks3-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Neha Gupta - Key Stage 4 - "ks4-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Zulfikar Dhanse - Primary Inclusion - "priminclusion-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Basma Kazerooni - Secondary Inclusion - "secinclusion-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

Michelle Rainer - Community Development - "communitydev-parentboard@nadeenschool.com"

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