Update from the Principal.
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Dear Parents,
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Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We have set up a donation collection post at school and have a link for donations sent out to the community. We are working very closely with those that can help and are in contact with the Embassy. Thank you to everyone who has supported this cause and we very much appreciate your kindness. More information below in this update.
At Nadeen School, we take huge pride in our students leading their learning, writing about their passions and a whole host of student led opportunities. Since August 2022, we have 7 Student voice articles published and two editions of our student-led newspaper. We look forward to creating more student led opportunities as this is a strength of the school and one we want to continue to build upon.
The annual BSME conference is 28th February to 2nd March 2023, I will be attending this and the theme is ‘Designing a Brighter Future: Educating Tomorrow’s Global Citizens’. We have lots to look forward to working with BSME and many plans to make with regards to student events, sports and professional learning for staff. These are common areas that have come up over the last few months and ones that I am keen to plan ahead with to ensure everyone at Nadeen School have those opportunities. I will see all parents at the next coffee morning on Thursday 13th April with updates and plans ahead.
Have a great weekend!
Paul Walton
Principal
p.walton@nadeenschool.com
Turkey and Syria support
You can support in three ways:
1 – bring a cash donation to the school accounts office. You will be given a receipt and a full and transparent account of all donations received will be shared. The school will purchase items on your behalf.
2 – click here to find out more cash donation options; https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXAnIvMZm2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
3 – bring your items directly in to school this week and next week (we will be open over the half-term break) – see the list of items below
Winter Clothes – For adults & children suitable for winter – new and unused
- Overcoat-coat
- Raincoat
- Boots
- Sweaters
- Trousers
- Gloves
- Scarfs
- Beanies
- Socks
- Underwear
Survival Equipment – For adults & children suitable for winter – new and unused
- Tents
- Beds
- Mattresses (for tents)
- Blankets
- Sleeping bags
- Gas catalytic stove, heater
- Gas cylinder
- Thermos bottle
- Flashlight
- Powerbank
- Generator
Other equipment
- Shelf stable food items
- Canned food items
- Baby formula
- Diapers
- Hygiene products
- Women’s hygiene products
We will share progress of this effort over the coming days and also update you if any other collection efforts are announced.
Teacher Features
Our next set of teacher features will start next month to introduce you to different departments and groups of staff in Nadeen School.
New Articles
Some great new articles for you to enjoy during the last week:
How can Music Benefit Children on the Autistic Spectrum
Developing Infants Speech and Communication
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New Building
We have now moved to the next phase of the plan I shared in August 2022, all teachers were invited to visit on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Phase 10 and 11 (Out of 11) are for Parents to visit and then students to visit to decorate classrooms).
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Coffee with the Principal
I look forward to the next Coffee with the Principal at Thursday 13th April 2023, 8.00am – 9.00am.
School Year 2023/24
Please contact admissions or our school office, if you would like to register interest for any siblings of current Nadeen School students. Our enrolment for 2023/24 has started. If you have any further questions, please contact: +973 17 728886 or email info@nadeenschool.com
Drop Off Point
Please can parents use the Drop Off Point, if possible, in the mornings.
Drop Off – Parents on site
- This option of walking students on site remains open for parents of children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1, as normal.
- Also, we have the option for any new parents to drop off their children to the class for the first 2 weeks.
- After this, Year 2 to Year 7 students must be dropped off at the front of the school.
- Only parents of Nursery, Reception and Year 1 should be accompanying students to their classrooms.
- Parents of students in Year 2 to 7 must make an appointment to see the teacher (to avoid disrupting learning, lessons, target time), an email to the teacher or to contact the reception if this is an emergency.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and support.
General Updates
- 7 main areas for Communication: There will be an update from the Principal each Thursday from school to the whole community, latest news on the website for all articles, a school newsletter every half term, first Thursday of each month for coffee with the principal, weekly email from teachers, Social Media (Instagram/Facebook) and many exciting school events coming up on our events page on the website.
- Uniform Shop – now available at https://besportbh.com/nadeen-school/
- Calendars – now available at https://www.nadeenschool.com/our-calendar/
- Morning Drop off – The gates open each morning at 7.35am, if parents would like to drop students off earlier in school, please email Miss Karen about the breakfast club from 7.00am.
- Communication – the next Coffee morning is on Thursday 13th April 2023, 8.00am – 9.00am.. An opportunity to hear updates, plans moving forward and to meet other parents.
- School Newsletter – click here to read all about it!.
- New School – Opening Spring 2023
- Social Media updates – Please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see the latest photos, posts and updates about our new school campus in Dilmunia. It looks incredible and it is great to see the progress each week of everything coming together.
Open Days
Also, we have a chance for parents to invite your friends along to experience what Nadeen School has to offer, please see the dates below for all parents to come in and see our school. Parents can walk around the school, see classes, and meet teachers. There is no formal presentation as it is an opportunity to see the day-to-day learning at school.
Early Years Open Mornings
EY OPEN MORNING: Monday 20th February 2023
Open Days
OPEN DAY 3: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Key Dates – (Whole School Days in bold)
Nadeen School – All Events for 2022_23 for a printable PDF click here
- Whole School Dates
- Awareness Days
- PTA Events
Click here to see Nadeen School PDF and Google calendars for 2022/23 and 2023/24
Urgent Communication
All urgent updates continue to be sent via email or SMS for emergencies (School Closure).
Please monitor your emails for future updates as this continues to be the best way to send out clear and consistent communication to all parents. Check that you are receiving emails, have enough space in your email folder, that they do not go to your ‘junk’ folder and if you are unsure, please contact info@nadeenschool.com, see reception or phone on +97317728886 to personally check your contact email and phone number on record.
If you change any contact details, please inform the school immediately.
Health and Safety
All urgent Health and Safety announcements will be sent directly to parents via email.
We will continue to work together to follow all health and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of diseases as recommended by the Ministry of Health specialists. Together with your constant cooperation and taking responsibility by keeping your children at home when feeling ill, will also have a significant impact in limiting the spread of diseases. Thank you to all members of the community in advance for this.
Please keep your child at home if he/she is ill, has flu or cold symptoms
Previous Updates
Please find all of the previous updates below.
All updates are sent out at the end of the week and published in the ‘Latest News’ section of the website.
2nd February – Update from the Principal (Building Visit)
26th January – Update from the Principal (PSL Athletics Meet)
19th January – Update from the Principal (Parent Appreciation Day)
12th January – Update from the Principal (Happy Birthday Nadeen School!)
14th December – Update from the Principal (Festive Singing!)
8th December – Update from the Principal (Last week of Term!)
1st December – Update from the Principal (Festive Singing)
24th November – Update from the Principal (Sports Fixtures)
17th November – Update from the Principal (Remembrance Day)
10th November – Update from the Principal (Sports Events)
3rd November – Update from the Principal (Mount Everest)
20th October – Update from the Principal (Halloween)
13th October – Update from the Principal (Buddy Classes)
6th October – Update from the Principal (Cystic Fibrosis)
29th September – Update from the Principal (Dyslexia Awareness Week)
22nd September – Update from the Principal (Nadeen School is an Outstanding School)
15th September – Update from the Principal (We pay our respect to Queen Elizabeth II)
8th September – Update from the Principal (eSafety and Inclusion Presentations)
1st September – Update from the Principal (First Week Back)
25th August – Update from the Principal (Orientation Day!)
18th August – Update from the Principal (Final Preparation for the Orientation Day)
11th August – Update from the Principal (Planning for INSET training)
4th August – Update from the Principal (Summer update)
Virtual Learning
As you might have seen, this summer it was announced that it is no longer mandatory for schools to provide Virtual Learning for students, shared by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday 2nd August 2022.
The Ministry of Education has announced that the syllabus system for the coming academic year 2022/23 in all kindergartens, schools, universities, government and private educational institutions at all stages will be mandatory attendance for all students. The ministry clarified that there would be no choice for parents to attend their children to receive in-person or remotely learning, assuring its keenness to provide for all the requirements for a successful back to school.
At Nadeen School, following the announcement from the Ministry above, our provision for learning will be on site.
For students unable to attend or overseas, we will offer an extra provision to help support with Year 3 and above, including:
- Students will be included in Google classrooms to have the same access as those onsite.
- A link to a curriculum plan for all year groups.
- A weekly class email from the teacher.
- An appointment to discuss your child/their progress over email or an online meeting when required.
- Access to our book list covered in school.
- The resources from the online subscriptions used on site will be available.
- An opportunity for a teacher/student conference if needed, as directed by the class teacher.
We hope all students have the opportunity to be back on site. We look forward to the new academic year and following the Ministry guidance above for our students at school.