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Arabic Week

Arabic poetry, calligraphy, singing, artwork, and reading are just a few inspiring learning initiatives organised for pupils during Arabic Week. Every year, Arabic Week takes place in late November as a runup to the joyous celebrations of the UAE National Day on 2nd December.

The week is designed to broaden the love of the Arabic language and traditions for all Year groups. Pupils engage in focused activities encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of Arabic culture and the depth it brings to all nationalities.

Ramadan

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic Calendar. It is a time for reflection, a reminder of our many blessings, self-improvement for the greater good, and empathy towards others. Pupils, staff, and the wider community were treated to the beautiful display of lights, children’s artwork and Ramadan displays that adorned the campus. Several cross-curricular activities occured during the month, incorporating the Arts, Science, Music, Arabic and Foreign Languages Departments. Pupils participated in arts and crafts, Arabic games and songs and enjoyed Islamic books, characters, and stories.

On the last day of Ramadan, we held a big celebration for Eid Al-Fitr. Pupils sang Islamic songs as parents dropped off their children at School.

The Arabic Department handed out certificates of thanks and appreciation to outstanding pupils who persevered in fasting and prayer during the Holy Month. The winners of the Holy Quran recitation and memorisation competition were also announced, and the winners delighted in their certificates. On this day, all pupils were invited to wear more traditional dress; we loved how they embraced this so proudly.

Arabic Spelling Bee Look, say, cover, write, check. Our Arabic Spelling Bee in our new Prep Library Majlis brought healthy competition, expanded vocabulary, and boosted confidence in Native Arabic. Impressive work, Years 3 to 6!