FS2 WB 8/11/26

Dates for your Diary

Friday 13 November | BSME U11 Netball, 9am to 2pm at Nadeen School
Sunday 15 November | Parents’ Souq Visit, 10am to 12pm (RSVP here)
Sunday 15 November | Year 11 & Year 12 Learner Conferences (online)
Monday 16 November | Odd Socks Day
Monday 16 November | Primary Learn Together Maths, 1pm to 2pm (RSVP here)
Monday 16 November | Year 8 Learner Conference, 2.30pm to 6pm
Wednesday 18 November | Year 9 Options Pathway, 5pm to 6.30pm (RSVP here)
Friday 20 November | Bahraini Road Runners Marathon Relay
Saturday 21 November | TTF Diyar Half Marathon Kids Run

Literacy

This week in Literacy, our learners have been exploring Remembrance Day and thinking about how we can show kindness, thankfulness and respect towards others. We have introduced the vocabulary poppies, remember, kindness and peace, using these words to support thoughtful conversations and inspire the children’s drawing and writing.

Alongside this, the children have been practising the sounds z, s at the end of words, qu and ch, as well as learning the tricky words go, no, to and into. They have been using their growing phonics knowledge to read and write familiar words and begin applying these within simple sentences.

Maths 1,2,3,4,5

This week in Maths, we explored numbers 1 to 5, with a particular focus on 4 and 5. The children enjoyed counting carefully and representing these numbers in different ways using objects, fingers and ten frames. Through part-whole models, they investigated how smaller amounts combine to make a whole, discovering different ways to make 4 and 5. We also practised subitising, recognising small quantities without counting, helping the children build confidence and deepen their understanding of number.

Busy Bees

This week, we have been busy buzzing around the classroom as we explored the sounds /z/ and /zz/! We linked our phonics learning to the wonderful world of bees through fun, practical and hands-on activities.

The children have been learning about where bees live, how they make honey and why they are so important to our environment. We also explored how bees collect pollen and help flowers grow.

It has been a wonderful opportunity to develop our curiosity, vocabulary and understanding of the natural world, all while having lots of fun buzzing around!

Zig-Zags

This week, we brought our phonics learning to life by exploring zig zags linked to the sound represented by ‘z’ and ‘zz’. The children enjoyed creating 3D zig zag art, folding strips of paper, arranging loose parts along zig zag lines, carefully cutting zig zag paths and experimenting with zig zag scissors. These playful experiences encouraged creativity and perseverance while strengthening fine motor skills, coordination and control, supporting those all-important movements for writing!

Trip: The Ugly Duckling

Children in FS1, FS2 and Year 1 have been invited to an exciting trip to the Cultural Hall to watch The Ugly Duckling. This heart-warming production shares a wonderful message about acceptance, belonging and celebrating what makes us different.

Full details are in your child’s bookbag. Please sign and return the permission letter before 23 November. We look forward to sharing this special experience with the children!

Talent and Achievement Program (TAP) Has Begun!

We are pleased to announce that the Talent and Achievement Program (TAP) has officially begun for the new term.

The program will run from Monday, 7 September to Thursday, 3 December 2026, from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM, with no sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays.

Please find the TAP Term 1 schedule here, which includes the locations for each session.

Please note that school buses depart at 2:20 PM each day. If your child normally uses the school bus, please arrange alternative pick-up on the days they attend the program.

Should you experience any difficulties accessing the system or have any feedback, please email Ms Habiba at h.chilwan@nadeenschool.com

We wish all our learners an enjoyable and enriching experience!

External Paid Talent and Achievement Program

We’re delighted to collaborate with a fantastic range of external partners and specialist providers who bring their expertise, passion, and exciting opportunities to our learners. Our External Paid Talent & Achievement Programs are designed to give learners even more opportunities to discover new interests, develop their talents, build new skills, and have fun along the way!

Whether your child is looking to explore a new passion or take an existing talent to the next level, these programs offer exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom.

Please take a look at the full details of the exciting opportunities available:

External PAID TAPs

For information regarding scheduling, pricing, registration, or program-specific details, parents are kindly requested to contact the respective external providers directly.

Let Us Know If Your Child Is Absent

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.

Keeping our school community healthy

In line with recommendations from the Ministry of Health, we kindly request your continued cooperation in following health and precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of illness within our school community.

Your support in keeping learners at home when they are unwell is essential in helping to limit the spread of illness. Please ensure that your child does not attend school if they are experiencing any of the following:

High temperature
Contagious conditions
Flu or cold symptoms
Episodes of vomiting or diarrhoea (overnight or in the morning)
Upset stomach

Your diligence in following these guidelines will have a significant impact on maintaining the health and well-being of all learners and staff.

If you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nurse Jessy at nurse@nadeenschool.com

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