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| Message from the Head of Secondary |
This week in secondary the theme has been leadership, Mr Malcolm let our assembly where he highlighted to students what makes a great leader and he announced the new school council for this academic year. I would like to officially congratulate the following students:
Liyana Dudhia (7ERO)
Lily Greep (7DOH)
Clemmie Silverwood (8AHA)
Zac Cassia (8MCA)
Tatyana Nyambane (9MCO)
Nathan Plowright (9AMA)
Emil Robberstand (9MCO)
Reed Ghanem (10SOR)
The role of the school council is crucial for driving school development, other responsibilities will include supporting charity days as well as being a couch for their peers.
Last year 75% of students held a leadership position within the school. This year our goal is 80%, this would require 4 out of every 5 students leading an area of the school. As you know I have a firm belief that a secondary school should ensure we give academia a voice. When leading an area of the school student are asked to research, analyse, create, innovate and work as a team in order to succeed, academia alone does not make a true leader.
Mr Malcolm informs me that he had one third of the school apply for positions on the school council and this week students have also been applying to become form representatives. I recognise that some students will be disappointed not to have gained this position, however, leadership is about never giving up. This will be a learning curve for some an the challenge is to bounce back.
Leadership is also not just about a position or leaden an area, it is also about taking ownership of your own learning an area, it is also about taking ownership of your own learning. Students in our setting are encouraged to research, question and interrogate, it is as John F. Kennedy stated;
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other"
Every student will have their own leadership journey here at NAS Dubai, we as teachers are proud to be part of their journey.
I hope you have an enjoyable weekend.
Liam Cullinan
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| Ski Development Pathway |
"...A bunch of very happy students"
The long awaited NAS Dubai Ski Development Pathway commenced this week at Ski Dubai, with 140 excited children donning their ski boots and skis to take part. The formal ski development programme has been set up in partnership with Ski Dubai, and is the largest and most advanced school skiing development programme of its kind that has ever been run at the indoor skiing centre.
The Pathway was designed to cater for all levels of skiing ability, from absolute skiing Beginners to Elite Level race skiers.
David Howland, Ski Dubai management stated:
“What a tremendous Pathway, NAS Dubai should be very proud of what has been created here, and it is our great pleasure to help support and run it in partnership with the school.”
Mark Sharman one of our NAS Ski Coordinators commented:
“It has taken a lot of hard work and planning to get to this moment, but when I saw a bunch of very happy students with big smiles on their faces at Ski Dubai on Sunday and Monday, I knew it had all been worth it!”
If you are interested in learning more about the NAS Ski Development Pathway in preparation for a place in Jan 2016, please contact the coordinators at: ski@nasdubai.ae |
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Message from the Head of Primary
Dear Parents,
This week we began our after-school CCA programme. It is great to see this up and running so early in the school year and I’d like to personally thank Mrs Emma Williams for her tireless work on the logistics of this rather challenging project. Three times a year Mrs Williams sorts teachers, TAs, locations, children and parents into some sort of order and I really believe she deserves a medal for her efforts! It was certainly thrilling to see the fruits of her labours this week – the school is buzzing after hours and the children are clearly very excited by the wide variety of fascinating things that are going on. I had huge fun myself on Tuesday in my Yr4 science CCA – we made an enormous mess whilst investigating liquids but did remember to clean it all up before 4pm! Whichever CCAs your children attended, I hope they enjoyed themselves and we look forward to doing it all again next week.
Have a restful weekend.
Liz Lamb
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- Monday 21 September Primary Settling-in Reports go out to parents
- Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September SCHOOL CLOSED FOR EID-AL-ADHA
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December 16
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Chatter Box Cafe
Another busy and fantastic week with lots of classes choosing to host their coffee morning at CB. Thanks for your continued support.
To clarify to our new parents CB is open to everyone in the school.
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Class Reps
Thank you to all parents who are now actively involved in the role of Class Rep. It has been lovely to see so many classes enjoying their inaugural coffee morning at Chatter Box Cafe!
There are still opportunities available, particularly in Reception and across Secondary.
Please contact me at nasclassreps@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering or have any queries.
Thank you
Julia August
Head of Class Reps
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Primary Boys Football
This week has seen our U8, U9, U10 and U11 football teams training for the first time. There have been fantastic numbers at these sessions. We've also introduced a development squad, supported by KAFO Football Academy, for some of the age groups.
Please click here for additional information
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Swimming
Thank you for supporting the first week of NAS Swim Squad training. It has been a really positive start to the season and I have been particularly pleased with the high attendance at our early morning training sessions. I am sure you will agree that coach Ray has establish himself as a firm but fair favourite amongst our swimmer who will undoubtedly be well-prepared for their first galas. Speaking of which, we are currently in the process or arranging the first swimming galas hopefully in early October. We look forward to many of you joining us and cheering on our teams.
Kate Duffy
Head of PE
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