This week, we are reminding Year 7 learners that taking responsibility for learning is an important part of settling into secondary school. Using devices correctly helps everyone stay focused and ready to learn. Devices should support learning, not distract from it. By listening carefully, following instructions, and using technology when directed, learners can make the most of every lesson and build strong learning habits.

As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we would like to share some important information to help our community prepare for this special time.

Learner Timings
Please ensure arrangements are in place for your child(ren) to be collected at the designated finish time each day. All learners will continue to attend their lessons as per the published timetable. 

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

All school-run ECAs and clubs, including Super Cubs Club, will pause for the duration of Ramadan. This allows our community the flexibility to observe this sacred month. We look forward to welcoming learners back to clubs once Ramadan concludes.

External Clubs

The following external providers will operate on adjusted schedules during Ramadan:

• 24N Football Academy: 3:00–5:00 pm & 6:30–8:30 pm

• 24N Swimming Academy: 3:00–5:00 pm (Sundays until 5:30 pm)

• TTF: 3:30–4:30 pm; weekends as normal; evenings 7:00–9:00 pm

• Fusion Aquatics: Not operating during Ramadan

• Aqua Universe: Weekdays 6:30–9:00 pm; weekends 12:00–5:00 pm

• Patriots Basketball & Ole Gymnastics: Weekdays 7:00–9:00 pm; no weekend sessions

 Please note: All timings are subject to change. Parents are advised to contact providers directly for confirmation.

Parents are responsible for arranging transport to external clubs. There will be no supervision at Nadeen School after 2:00 pm.
The school site will be closed from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm for Iftar.

Fasting and Non-Fasting Learners

Secondary

• Appropriate accommodations will be made for all fasting learners during break times.

Catering

• Eastern Bakery will remain open for non-fasting learners in Year 4 and above

• Chez Sophie will be closed during Ramadan

We wish all our families a blessed and peaceful Holy Month of Ramadan.

Today during tutor time, we were pleased to officially launch Unifrog with our Year 7 learners.

During the session, learners created their personal Unifrog accounts and began exploring some of the platform’s key features. Unifrog is designed to support learners in reflecting on their interests, developing skills, and making informed decisions about future pathways.

This session also provided an opportunity for KS3 learners as a whole to review their progress from last academic year, reflect on strengths and areas for development, and continue updating their Unifrog profiles.

Unifrog will continue to be used across KS3 as a tool for reflection, goal-setting, and future planning, and we encourage learners to engage with the platform regularly.

We look forward to seeing how learners continue to develop their profiles and take ownership of their learning journey.

We are incredibly proud to share that Luca, one of our Year 9 learners, recently represented Nadeen School through an exciting collaboration with Radio Bahrain.

As part of this opportunity, Luca met Luke Littler, the two-time World Champion darts player, and conducted an interview to learn more about his journey, mindset, and experiences at the highest level of the sport. The interview was published live on air the following day, reaching listeners across Bahrain.

Luca demonstrated confidence, professionalism, and excellent communication skills throughout the experience, representing both himself and the Nadeen community exceptionally well. This was a fantastic example of learners applying their skills beyond the classroom and embracing unique, real-world opportunities.

We are immensely proud of Luca and congratulate him on an outstanding achievement

Our Year 8 Learner Conferences will be taking place next Wednesday, 11th February. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for learners and parents to reflect on progress, celebrate successes, and discuss next steps for learning.

To facilitate the smooth running of the conferences, all Secondary learners will finish at 2:00 pm on this day.

We kindly ask parents to ensure suitable collection arrangements are made for their child(ren) at the earlier finish time. Please note that there will be no supervision available on site after 2:00 pm.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming our Year 8 families for the conferences next week.

As we move through the term and approach the holy month of Ramadan, we would like to take this opportunity to remind learners and families of the importance of maintaining our uniform expectations and a professional learning environment across Secondary.

High standards of uniform help promote respect, focus, and a positive school culture, which is especially important during a time that calls for reflection, consideration, and respect for others.

Please ensure that:

• Skirts are of appropriate length in line with the school uniform policy

• Footwear is correct and appropriate for school

• Jackets and outerwear worn during the school day are approved school items

• Make-up is minimal and appropriate for a school setting

We kindly ask for your continued support in ensuring learners arrive at school well-presented and ready to learn each day. Any uniform concerns will be addressed by staff to maintain consistency and fairness for all.

Thank you for working with us to uphold the values of respect, responsibility, and community, particularly during this important period.

Learners have been having an incredible time on their ski trip in Italy this week. From gliding down snowy slopes to exploring the stunning mountain scenery, it has been wonderful to see them embracing every moment of this exciting experience.

We have especially enjoyed seeing the photos shared on the Nadeen School Instagram, giving our school community a glimpse of the fun, laughter, and achievements taking place on the trip. It’s clear that learners are making memories that will last a lifetime.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week, eager to hear their stories and see their adventures brought to life in the classroom.

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.

Learners from our school recently took part in an exciting Spelling Bee competition, joining pupils from several other schools for a day of friendly competition and academic challenge. The event was hosted by members of Al Noor International School’s community and was organised into two categories, with separate contests for the Year 8 learners followed by Year 7 learners, allowing them to compete confidently alongside peers of the same age group, all sporting their contestant numbers around their necks.

After a rehearsal briefing, the competition began with a no-elimination practice round, giving all participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the format, build confidence, and settle into the competitive atmosphere without the pressure of being eliminated. This was followed by knockout rounds, where learners demonstrated focus, resilience, and strong spelling skills as they progressed through various challenging words. In these rounds only, learners were allowed to ask for the word to be repeated, a definition of the word, a clue, or the word to be used in speech.

The final stage however, was a high-energy quick-fire round, where learners were given one minute to spell as many words correctly as possible. Participants were allowed to pass on words that they found difficult to spell within the time limit, encouraging strategic thinking as well as accuracy. Winners were determined by the total number of correctly spelled words within the time limit.

At the conclusion of the event, learners and staff were congratulated and recognised for their participation, efforts and achievements, with different medals and certificates awarded. Overall, the trip was a fantastic experience that celebrated literacy, encouraged healthy competition, and allowed learners to represent the school with confidence and pride.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all learners, staff, and coaches for their incredible efforts and enthusiasm. Our learners participated in a wide variety of sports and athletics, demonstrating teamwork, determination, and school spirit. Along the way, medals were won, challenges were embraced, and most importantly, memories were created that will last well beyond the events themselves. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making these experiences so meaningful and successful.

We are aware that some parents have been having challenges in buying a new Nadeen polo shirt. Unfortunately the school's uniform suppliers are currently out of stock of the Nadeen Polo shirts. We are looking at ways to resolve this issue. In the meantime, white Nadeen shirts are available to purchase as an approved alternative item of the Nadeen school uniform. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Week:
The learners completed their A.B.T assessment.

Next Week:
The learners will focus on developing their Arabic writing and speaking skills. They will practise writing their first name and surname correctly and prepare a one-minute self-introduction about themselves and their family. The learners may also mention a hobby or personal interest.

Learner Expectations:

• Write their first and last name accurately with correct spelling.

• Prepare and confidently present a one-minute self-introduction.

• Participate in daily in-class practice activities to build confidence and fluency.

Home Support:
Parents are encouraged to support learning at home by helping their child practise name writing and speaking confidently for one minute.

📌 Important Note:

• All learners should complete their projects and assignments by the end of next week.

• During the coming week, all non-Arabic speaking learners are expected to demonstrate proficiency in writing their first and last name and introducing themselves.

Home learning: A new task has been added on the Bravo Bravo platform.

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Check out our students’ wonderful moments on ClassDojo

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.