Dear Parents,
As we have passed the half point of the term, and look forward to our spring break, I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership in your child’s education journey. We hope this message finds you well and ready to enjoy a well-deserved break during the half-term holiday.
As we look ahead to the remainder of the term, we have many exciting activities and learning opportunities planned for our students. From engaging lessons and creative projects to enriching extracurricular activities, we are committed to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment for all.
DS Creative Collaborations: This Saturday, our senior school students were engaged in a collaborative inquiry project bringing real-world issues and applying their critical thinking skills to find innovative solutions. We are so thankful for all the parents who attended to support their child’s learning by engaging in discussions about the topics being explored and encouraging curiosity and creativity at home.
Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) students were treated to Mystery Reader sessions this past week. Parents were invited to surprise our little ones by visiting the classroom and reading a favorite story. Please stay tuned for future parent sessions.
Primary Emirati Culture Day is a wonderful opportunity for our students to celebrate and learn more about the rich heritage and traditions of the United Arab Emirates. Students participated in various cultural activities, presentations, and performances. Students were encouraged to embrace the spirit of the day by dressing in traditional clothing if possible.
On this occasion, our lower primary classes celebrated Haq Al Laila, which falls in the middle of Sha’aban.
This coming Wednesday, Feb 28 we have our senior school concert, Upside Down, based on Netflix Stranger Things. We are very excited about this production. Our Year 5 and 6 concerts will be showcased on March 5 and 6 respectively.
Finally, a reminder that our annual DS Fiesta will run once again on March 2. Please mark the date in your calendar. That is an event not to miss. I hope to see you all there.
Frank Scarcelli
Head of School