FS1 WB 8/2/26

Community Updates & Key Dates

Saturday, 14 February - The Factory Run (Family Relay)
Sunday, 22 February - Back to school (Ramadan timings begin)
Saturday, 28 February - Gergaoun Evening (Community event, all welcome) 8pm - 10pm
Sunday, 1 March - World Book Week

Ramadan is a time of reflection, generosity and community. Through the A Box of Goodness initiative, we will be collecting non-perishable food items throughout Ramadan to support families in need. Last year, we donated 70 food boxes, with your support, let’s give even more this year.

Phonics

This week in FS1, our learning has been linked to International Week, where we are exploring the United Kingdom as a class. In phonics, we have been focusing on the sound /k/, linking this to kings and kingdoms. Our learners enjoyed creating mixed media king's crowns using red, white, and blue to represent the British flag, developing their fine motor skills, creativity, and early writing muscles. This activity supported children's communication and language, expressive arts and design, and early literacy, while encouraging children to talk about countries, colours, and sounds in a meaningful way.

Expressive Art & Design

This week, the children used mini wooden construction pieces to design and create their own landmarks and monuments, including the Eiffel Tower, Burj Khalifa, and the Acropolis as part of our celebration of International Week. Through building and adapting their designs, choosing the material to explore their creativity and imagination, the children developed their skills within Expressive Arts and Design.

Fine Motor Skills

During our International Week celebrations, the children enjoyed a Greek kebab station as part of our provision. They carefully threaded pretend food pieces onto skewers and pushed them into play dough, strengthening their finger muscles, pincer grip, and hand-eye coordination. These actions supported the development of their fine motor control.

Understanding the World

During International Week, the children explored the world around them by learning about different countries, cultures and traditions. We discovered lots of interesting facts about where our families come from and talked about foods that each country is famous for. The children loved creating their own representations of these dishes through art and play, and were very excited to taste a variety of cuisines together. Thank you so much to the parents who kindly sent food in for us to try. It really helped bring our learning to life.

PE in FS1

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

FS1 KB: Thursday

FS1 SZ: Monday

FS1 CC: Sunday

Arabic

ما تم دراسته الأسبوع الماضي | What was learned

تعلم أطفالنا الأعزاء عن الحواس الخمس، وسنركز أيضًا على تعلّم العدد 3 من خلال أنشطة تعليمية ممتعة وتفاعلية.

learners was explore the five senses, and we will also focus on learning the number 3 through fun and interactive activities.

ما سيتعلمه الأطفال الأسبوع القادم | What Children Will Learn

عند عودتنا من الإجازة، سيتعرف أطفالنا الأعزاء على شهر رمضان، وسنركز أيضًا على تعلّم العدد 4 من خلال أنشطة تعليمية ممتعة وتفاعلية.
When we return from the break, our little learners will learn about the month of Ramadan, and we will also focus on learning the number 4 through fun and interactive activities

This Saturday, The Factory Run, 14 February

We’re pleased to share that The Factory Run – Family Relay will take place on 14th February 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain. It promises to be a wonderful celebration of family, teamwork and wellbeing.

If you’re taking part, we look forward to seeing some Nadeen families there and cheering you on!

Gergaoun Evening, 28 Feb, save the date!

Join us for a special Gergaoun Evening from 8pm – 10pm. Free entry, all welcome!

Experience an evening of tradition, celebration and community with:

Gergaoun treats
Traditional music, games and activities
Delicious food
And a Night Market in collaboration with Market Street Bahrain

We look forward to celebrating together.

The Bahrain Eco Summit

On Wednesday, Nadeen proudly hosted the 2026 Bahrain Eco-Summit as part of the growing collaboration established by the Bahrain Sustainable Schools Partnership (BSSP).

We were honoured to welcome 14 schools and over 100 learners to our campus, coming together to share ideas, collaborate and explore meaningful approaches to sustainability.

Founded in 2023, the Eco-Summit has quickly become a key event in Bahrain’s school calendar, uniting schools, sustainability partners and local organisations with a shared purpose: strengthening environmental education and empowering young people to lead positive change.

Through learner-led presentations, hands-on workshops and collaborative discussions, the Summit provided a powerful reminder that real progress happens when communities work together.

By hosting this year’s event, Nadeen reaffirms its commitment to nurturing environmentally responsible learners and supporting partnerships that help build a more sustainable future for Bahrain.

Arabic Digital Library

We are pleased to share the launch of The Arabic Stories Digital Library, an innovative initiative from our Arabic Department designed to strengthen our culture of reading and academic excellence.

The platform provides a carefully curated collection of Arabic stories tailored to learners’ varying interests and proficiency levels. Learners are encouraged to read at least one story per week and complete a structured reflection task to deepen comprehension, enhance written expression, and develop critical thinking skills.

The library will continue to expand through regular updates, ensuring fresh and engaging content. This initiative supports independent learning, advances language development, and reinforces cultural identity — all aligned with our strategic vision and High Performance Learning framework.

Further details will be shared by Ms. Zenab after the half-term break.

TeachMeet 5: The AI Edition

On Monday, we were delighted to host TeachMeet 5: The AI Edition, bringing educators together to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education.

Led by AI Transformation Leader Luis I. Cortes, the session considered AI within both a global and regional context, while keeping a clear focus on what matters most, ensuring technology enhances learning without replacing the human relationships, judgement and care that define great education.

The event reflects our ongoing commitment to thoughtful innovation and our High Performance Learning approach, preparing learners to be adaptable, reflective and confident in a rapidly changing world.

External PAID ECA Providers at Nadeen School - Term 2

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

Canteen Access 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

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.

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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