The 2018-2019 High School Handbook is now available at the following link: Handbook

From Sunday 13th January, there will be a slight change to the road leading to the drop off area outside the Senior School. Please look carefully at the two images to understand the changes that will be in place. Please also be aware that this will result in longer drop off and collection queues and we advise all students to arrive earlier to ensure this does not result in them being late to school.

GRADE 11 LAST WEEK OF CLASSES MAY 27 - 31

Last Week of School May 27 - 31: Please note that during the week of May 27 through 31 our QAD Senior School students in Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 will continue with their classes. While we will have distributed report cards on Thursday the 24th, we will be using the week to dive deep into areas of the MYP and DP programs in ways that we normally do not do. Please note attendance will be taken all during this week and that it is an expectation that students are in full attendance and in correct uniform during this week of study.

Grade 11: Students will engage in a week that focuses on “The Core” of the IB Diploma Programme. Lessons, research time, one on one and small group consultation on students efforts towards completion of their Creativity , Action and Service efforts, their Theory of Knowledge presentation and essay as well as their Extended Essay will be the focus of this week’s teaching and learning.

Regards,

Mr. Carson and Mr. Barrett

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The Student Council elections are coming up soon. At this stage I am looking for application forms from interested students in each year group. The list of positions and application forms are on the Student Council notice board in the foyer. You can get an application form from me too. Please note that the application deadline is Wednesday Feb 14 at 10:00 am. This will be strictly enforced, so please bring applications on time personally to me in Room C1:25. I will inform you of the election day after I receive all the applications.

Mrs. Singhal

Dear Students,

All the students who would like to participate in Ramadan Suit Case which is taking place on the 25^th of April.

Sign-ups will be on Monday 26th of March & Tuesday 27^th In Mrs. Rola Abou Ramadan Class C2-47 from 7:00 am onwards.

Regards,

Rola Abou Ramadan

For 13 successful years, Qatar Academy teachers, students and parents have revealed their charitable souls and provided for those who are less privileged than them through collecting and distributing Ramadan Suitcases.

This year, we will be distributing the Suitcases to the less fortunate living in Qatar, with the assistance of Qatar Charity on April 25^th, 2018.

If you are interested in participating, from grade 9 to 12, please visit room C2-47 (Ms Rola Abou Ramadan’s class) on Sunday, March 25^th at any hour of the day.

Each suitcase should include: 2kgs of sugar, 2kgs of flour, 2kgs of rice, 2kgs of powdered milk, 1kg of dates and 2kgs of oil, one stuffed animal, one doll and one toy car.

Most of you at this stage are aware that every year we hold a friendly competition between the grades to raise as many suitcases as we can.

As such, Grades 6 to 8; the class with the biggest number of suitcases will win Baskin Robins Ice-cream. And Grades 9 to 12; the class with the biggest number of suitcases will win doughnuts!

I appreciate your assistance in the collection of suitcases, and look forward to your collaboration.

· Please note that students from all grades are encouraged to partake in this charitable cause, by providing at least 1 carton. However, only students from grades 9-12 will be allowed to register for the distribution of the suitcases.

Regards,

Rola Abou Ramadan

DP Examiner & MYP Moderator

Congratulations to the following new members of the Student Council for 2018-2019. We are still waiting for the Grade 9 Male Rep to be appointed.

STUDENT COUNCIL 2018-2019

Executive Team:

1. President: Ahmad Al Naimi

2. Vice President: Sara Al Mana

3. Secretary: Eisa Al Mohannadi

4. Treasurer: Shoug Al Tamimi

5. Activities Coordinator: Mikail Cheema

6. Public relations: Hind Al Ansari

7. Historians: Aisha Al Mansoori and Juntae Park

8. Whip: Dana Al Awad

Grade Representatives:

Grade 6: Maryam Al Mana and Faisal Al Kuwari

Grade 7- Al Dana Al Maslamani and Jassim Al Thani

Grade 8- Noor Al Thani and Fahad Al Mana

Grade 9- Sama Ayoub and --------------------

Grade 10- Haya Saif Al Kuwari and Thabet Amer

Grade 11- Muna Al Asmakh and Abdulla Al Binali

Raka Singhal

MathematicsTeacher

Wanted Badminton players-join our QAD club, trainings on Sundays & Wednesdays with match practice Tuesdays. Try out for our NESAC team (11-15 April at ASK, the last ever event in the bubble), open to Gr8-11 students.

Regards

Stephen Walker

Enter the very first QAD Open Badminton Championships-knockout singles competition to be held on Tuesdays in the MPH, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, U19 Boys, U19 Girls. Open to all Gr8-12 students, sign-up at the Athletic Office, entries close Monday 12 March.

Regards

Stephen Walker

Wanted more Track & Field athletes-training on Sundays and Wednesdays after school. Get fit, improve your skills , have a refreshing break from studies, join the QAD Track Team now!!

Thanks

Stephen Walker

Athletic & Activities Supervisor

Enter the very first QAD Open Badminton Championships-knockout singles competition to be held on Tuesdays in the MPH, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, U19 Boys, U19 Girls. Open to all Gr8-12 students, sign-up at the Athletic Office, entries close Monday 12 March.

Regards

Stephen Walker

Enter the very first QAD Open Badminton Championships-knockout singles competition to be held on Tuesdays in the MPH, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, U19 Boys, U19 Girls. Open to all Gr8-12 students, sign-up at the Athletic Office, entries close Thursday 1 March.

Thanks

Stephen Walker

Athletic & Activities Supervisor

Wanted Badminton players-join our QAD club, trainings on Sundays & Wednesdays with match practice Tuesdays. Try out for our NESAC team (11-15 Feb at ASK, the last ever event in the bubble), open to Gr8-11 students.

Thanks

Stephen Walker

Athletic & Activities Supervisor

STUDENT COUNCIL POSITIONS

The Student Council elections are coming up soon. Watch out for application deadlines and see the current post holders for details of the job and responsibilities. Positions to be filled are:

· Executive positions (open to Grade 11 Students only) to be elected by the whole QA student body:

1. President (2^nd highest votes gets Vice President)

2. Secretary

3. Treasurer

4. Activities Coordinator

5. Public relations

6. Historian

7. Whip

· Two Grade Representatives (one male and one female) to be elected by students in the respective grades from 6-11.

Requirements are:

· Must not be on academic probation

· Must submit a statement of intent which includes the following:

1. Candidate name

2. Current grade

3. Position they wish to run for

4. Brief paragraph outlining reasons and qualifications for running

5. A signed paper containing two signatures from teachers who teach them, grade manager, IB coordinator and two peers

In case of elections, candidates will be required to make a speech addressing the relevant student body.

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Dear Students,

Kindly note your school photo package is available with the photographer if you would like to order

in the Senior School foyer

Package Includes:

1-A class Group Photo Of 8”X 10” size

2- A self Portrait of 8” X 10” Size

3-Passport Size – 8 Copies

125 QR Per Package

Swim Training is cancelled Sunday 22 October, pool is holding the Modern Pentathlon

Stephen Walker

Athletic & Activities Supervisor

No after school trainings (football & swimming) on Monday this week due to 3-way conferences.

Bake Sale collections

A big thank you to all the students for helping to raise QR 3550 from the bake sale on Thursday Nov 2; the funds will be used to buy school supplies for students in Nepal ( MUN action trip to Nepal). Thank you Student Council for organising a very successful bake sale.

Raka Singhal

Student Council Coordinator.

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Non Uniform Day on Oct 12 for THINK PINK

Qatar Academy Doha students raised a total of QR 11030 for the Think Pink campaign. Thank you for your generosity.

Raka Singhal

Student Council Coordinator.

Join the NESAC Choir-

Falcons with a sweet singing voice sign-up now for our NESAC Choir, be part of the awesome band & Choir Festival being hosted by GWA in Dubai 31 Jan-4 Feb. Primary music teacher Mr Doyel is again our choir master. Sign-up quickly on our Activities Site (link on this site and on QA bookmarks). We will then survey the group for the best practice times!! We need a start soon…

Be Part of NESAC Season Two-

season proper starts week12 November (there is some pre-season football happening now).

Sign-up for or Varsity or Junior Varsity teams in the mighty team sports of basketball and football.

Go to our Activities site (now on QA bookmarks)

Stephen Walker

Athletic & Activities Supervisor

What is Qatar to you?

Dear Students,

What is Qatar to you?

What symbol, image or word represents Qatar to you?

Qatar Academy Doha is producing a collaborative art project about Qatar based on the above question.

The plan is to print your individual responses and images, in an approx. A5 format and exhibit them together, in one place, as a mural, at our school. We are asking for diverse perspectives, in ONE image, in order to express the identity, culture, heritage and values of Qatar.

You can send it through the following link or via email to qad.pta@gmail.com or via whats app +974 50508849.

THIS IS THE LINK

https://goo.gl/forms/YhCgNXoOPtbtys0x1

Kindly respond this week.

PTA and Arts QAD: Dr. Sheyma Al-Romaihi, Ms. Beckie Dobbs, Dr. John Powers

ما هو الرمز أو الصورة أو الكلمة التي تمثل قطر لك؟

أكاديمية قطر تقوم بإنتاج مشروع فني تعاوني حول قطر بناء على السؤال أعلاه.

الخطة هي لطباعة الردود الفردية والصور الخاصة بك، وعرضها معا، بمكان واحد، كجدارية، في مدرستنا. نحن نستقطب وجهات نظر متنوعة، في صورة واحدة فقط، من أجل التعبير عن هوية وثقافة وتراث وقيم قطر.

يمكنك إرسالها من خلال هذا النموذج أو عبر البريد الإلكتروني إلى

qad.pta@gmail.com

• أو عن طريق التطبيق واتس اب 50508849

يرجى ان ترفق اسمك اسمك، وإذا كنت أحد الوالدين أو أعضاء هيئة التدريس أو موظفين أو طالب.

الدكتورة شيماء الرميحي، السيدة بيكي دوبس، الدكتور جون باورز

THIS IS THE LINK

https://goo.gl/forms/YhCgNXoOPtbtys0x1

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What is Qatar to you?

Dear Students,

What is Qatar to you?

What symbol, image or word represents Qatar to you?

Qatar Academy Doha is producing a collaborative art project about Qatar based on the above question.

The plan is to print your individual responses and images, in an approx. A5 format and exhibit them together, in one place, as a mural, at our school. We are asking for diverse perspectives, in ONE image, in order to express the identity, culture, heritage and values of Qatar.

You can send it through the following link or via email to qad.pta@gmail.com or via whats app +974 50508849.

THIS IS THE LINK

https://goo.gl/forms/YhCgNXoOPtbtys0x1

Kindly respond this week.

PTA and Arts QAD: Dr. Sheyma Al-Romaihi, Ms. Beckie Dobbs, Dr. John Powers

ما هو الرمز أو الصورة أو الكلمة التي تمثل قطر لك؟

أكاديمية قطر تقوم بإنتاج مشروع فني تعاوني حول قطر بناء على السؤال أعلاه.

الخطة هي لطباعة الردود الفردية والصور الخاصة بك، وعرضها معا، بمكان واحد، كجدارية، في مدرستنا. نحن نستقطب وجهات نظر متنوعة، في صورة واحدة فقط، من أجل التعبير عن هوية وثقافة وتراث وقيم قطر.

يمكنك إرسالها من خلال هذا النموذج أو عبر البريد الإلكتروني إلى

qad.pta@gmail.com

أو عن طريق التطبيق واتس اب 50508849

يرجى ان ترفق اسمك اسمك، وإذا كنت أحد الوالدين أو أعضاء هيئة التدريس أو موظفين أو طالب.

الدكتورة شيماء الرميحي، السيدة بيكي دوبس، الدكتور جون باورز

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https://goo.gl/forms/YhCgNXoOPtbtys0x1

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SNAPCHAT Filter Design Competition

Design QAD Snapchat geofilter and Win !!

Showcase your creativeness for a chance to win a QR. 500 gift voucher from Virgin Megastore

- Submit your design(s) to tabulkhair@qf.org.qa by November 30^th 2017

- Note: entrants can submit no more than three geofilters for consideration

GEOFILTER DESIGN GUIDELINES

Graphics

· No photographs of people.

· No phone numbers, emails, URLs, Snapcodes, download instructions, social media usernames, or personal information.

· No hashtags.

· No lotteries.

· No more than two lines of non-stylized text.

· Be creative and make it visually compelling. Make something that Snapchat users will want to send to their friends.

· Geofilters are about sharing a location, event, fun effect, or idea and should be something that Snapchat users will want to send to their friends.

· Don’t cover up too much of the screen.

· Make sure it’s relevant to the location.

Submission Tips

· Files should be 1080px wide by 1920px high.

· Files should be under 300KB in size and saved as a .PNG file with a transparent background.

· If your Geofilter is rejected by Snapchat we’ll do our best to provide you a reason as to why it was rejected. You can make adjustments and resubmit your filter as a new order.

· Name your Geofilter something you will remember – that way it will be easier to understand your results.

DISCLAIMER

Acceptance of a prize constitutes prize winner’s is permission to use prize winner’s name, photograph, likeness, voice, biographical information, statements and address (city and state) for advertising and/or publicity purposes worldwide and in all forms of media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity, without further compensation.

For further clarifications, please email tabulkhair@qf.org.qa

Public Relation Department

Welcome to the Grade 11 new Google sites page, where you will find essential information to support you throughout your grade 11.

(This page replaces the Blog that has been used in past years).

Sunday 17th September

I hope that you had a restful weekend!

Coffee bean is back!! Grade 11/12 can ONLY access Coffee Bean during lunch breaks Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Before and After school is fine, however it is your responsibility to be in class on time, excuses such as 'there was a long line' or 'I don't have a watch' are NOT viable reasons to be tardy!

QA Action Announcement

Please be reminded that to sign up for QA Action, you need to do it via ManageBac.

Although you have written your name on our list, you also need to actually join the group on ManageBac.

FIRST MEETING IS THIS WEEK on Wednesday at lunchtime in C1-08.