This week’s International Week provided Year 9 with a fantastic opportunity to celebrate diversity and strengthen our sense of global community. Learners approached the activities with maturity and curiosity, and today’s Food Festival was a true highlight, showcasing the unity that makes Nadeen so special. We wish all Year 9 learners and their families a lovely half-term break.

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.

This year's World Book Week theme is "Reading for Pleasure" - and that is exactly the plan!

Please ensure you come to school everyday this week with your favourite book - who knows when you will be asked to DEAR (Drop Everything and Read!) - learners and staff included!

During the week learners will have the opportunity to:

• read to younger learners in the primary school 

• enter competitions and complete various activities during form time 

• visit the Book Fair and purchase books at a discounted price - please note this is a cash only event

• guess your Teacher's character on the final day

On the official World Book Day (Thursday 5th March) there will be a costume parade in the morning. Learners are strongly encouraged to dress up as a character from their favourite, well-known book or as an effective, suitable adjective (describing word). The word chosen will need to be displayed as either a badge or a plaque for learners to hold up. Please can we ask all of our school community to be mindful when they are choosing their costumes or adjectives, to ensure they are being respectful during the Holy month of Ramadan.

More information to follow via Google classroom and form time. Please contact Ms Nicola in Secondary if you have any further questions regarding years 7-11 and their participation in this event.

Our Secondary learners and staff came together this week to celebrate Bahrain National Sports Day with a fantastic 20-minute active session led by our PE department. The event brought the entire Secondary community outdoors, creating an energetic and positive atmosphere as everyone took part in a range of inclusive activities designed to get hearts pumping and spirits lifted.

The session focused on movement, teamwork and wellbeing, highlighting the importance of staying active not only for physical health but also for mental focus and resilience. Learners embraced the opportunity to step away from the classroom, connect with one another, and enjoy a shared moment of school spirit.

It was wonderful to see learners from all year groups participating enthusiastically alongside staff, reinforcing our commitment to building healthy habits and a strong sense of community. A huge thank you goes to the PE department for organising and leading such an engaging session, ensuring that every learner could take part and celebrate the values of Bahrain National Sports Day together.

We look forward to continuing to promote active lifestyles and creating more opportunities for our Secondary learners to move, collaborate and thrive.

Nadeen School was proud to host the 2026 Eco-Summit, welcoming learners and staff from schools across Bahrain for a day dedicated to sustainability, collaboration and innovation. The event brought together young people who are passionate about protecting our environment, providing a platform to share ideas, showcase projects and inspire meaningful action within our communities.

Throughout the summit, visiting schools engaged in discussions, workshops and presentations focused on environmental responsibility, creative problem-solving and student leadership. It was fantastic to see learners confidently sharing their perspectives and working together to explore practical ways to promote a more sustainable future.

Hosting the Eco-Summit reflects Nadeen’s ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and global citizenship. We would like to thank all participating schools, staff and organisers who contributed to such a positive and purposeful event, and we look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships that empower our learners to lead change both locally and beyond.

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.

Please submit your child's top 5 subject choices, in order of preference, using the provided link. The options survey will close at 3:00 pm on the 29th of January. You can also find a link to our curriculum booklet for reference.

Link : forms.gle/8CDxxAufgGLFE2Nv5 

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. 

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.

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

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Pathway presentations as we begin to prepare families for our Year 9's journeys into Key Stage 4. For those who were unable to attend, we are delighted to share the presentation for your perusal. If you have any queries about anything here, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.

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"

• ماتم دراسته هذا الأسبوع : 

• اختبارات ABT

• ماسيتم دراسته الأسبوع القادم : 

درس قصة الألعاب الأولمبية . 

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

Next Week:
earners will study shopping, trade, and the value of money, comparing past and modern trade.

They will practice comparing prices using words such as cheaper and more expensive, write a short comparison paragraph, and engage in role-play activities to enhance wise shopping and understanding the value of money.

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.

شاهدوا لحظات طلابنا الرائعة على كلاس دوجو

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