Parent's tour

A new adventure

WITH DOHA COLLEGE A BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

EYFS

WELCOME FROM PRINCIPAL

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As the first accredited High-Performance-Learning School, the set-up of Doha College, in the way of the curriculum and vast array of wider co-curricular activities and extra-mural opportunities, goes far beyond general UK-national and international expectations.

PRINCIPAL, DR STEFFEN SOMMER

A new school adventure is extremely exciting and momentous for any family. As a leading British International School in Qatar, Doha College has 40 years of delivering academic excellence.

Within a firmly embedded High Performance Learning (HPL) culture, we have adopted a highly inclusive approach to education with which we aspire to ignite every child’s excitement for learning.

Putting children and their needs at the heart of everything we do allows us to adapt to the individual needs of every single child that enters Doha College, providing happy and memorable first experiences.

We are a united and forward-thinking college, working together to shape a relevant and multi-skilled education for our young people. For our youngest, we nurture their learning through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for England.

THE EYFS CURRICULUM The EYFS curriculum is delivered over two years (FS1 and FS2) and provides a positive, stimulating and supportive environment, enabling children to achieve high levels of emotional wellbeing and engagement.

Being confident and feeling secure in a learning environment promotes learning.

In EYFS, students explore, discover and develop their skills through a play-based approach as well as the principles of High Performance Learning, which includes skills such as independence, innovation, creativity, enquiry, and problem‑solving.

Children initiate their learning and also learn through focused teacher-led activities.

Many additional attributes such as respect, establishing positive relationships, fostering the cultivation of ideas and becoming active, independent learners are also encouraged through seven key identified areas for development: •

Personal, social and emotional development

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Communication and language

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Physical development

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Literacy

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Mathematics

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Understanding the world

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Expressive arts and design Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

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PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT We aim to develop high levels of wellbeing by supporting our students to make positive relationships with adults and other children, manage their feelings and behaviour and develop self-confidence and awareness.

Children learn to play co-operatively, taking account of one another’s ideas and show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.

They also develop the confidence to try new activities, have a go and plan their learning.

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE Through imaginative play, games and stories, children naturally develop listening, attention, understanding and speaking skills.

We ensure our students are engaged and listen attentively, understanding how to respond appropriately. Children follow instructions and answer questions about their experiences, expressing themselves effectively and developing their narratives and explanations by connecting ideas.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT We actively encourage knowledge and understanding of the importance of good health and develop skills to manage basic hygiene and personal needs.

Children are taught to handle equipment and tools appropriately and are enabled to develop good control and coordination.

LITERACY Students are taught phonics every day; in FS1 through play and in FS2 using the Read Write Inc. (RWI) programme. Children are enabled to practise, apply and master their reading and writing skills through the continuous provision of role play. In addition, each classroom contains inspiring and stimulating library areas, as well as access to the main school library resource.

MATHEMATICS Children are taught mathematical skills and have access to practise and apply these through challenges and purposeful play, as well as learning to recognise numerals and count. Exploration in areas such as time, measuring, money and shapes is key. Students will also focus on practising estimation and finding totals, using mathematical vocabulary and solving problems. Children apply knowledge and skills to identify their own mathematical problems based on their own interests and fascinations.

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD Children are inquisitive and enquire about the world, people, communities and technology. We promote learning around making observations, talking about features and recognising similarities and differences.

The importance of identifying varieties of technology being used and the purpose of its selection is also nurtured.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN Children develop their creativity through singing songs, making music, dancing, and experimenting with ways of changing them.

By practising and exploring a variety of techniques, tools and materials, students can engineer and construct with a purpose in mind. They are enabled to make choices and select resources independently to achieve their goals.

Children develop their imagination by representing their ideas, thoughts and feelings in original ways through design and technology, art, music, dance, role play and stories.

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THE ACTIVITY HUB EVO Sports Qatar Evo Sports is the largest multi-sport coaching organisation in Qatar. Our team shares a passion for everything positive in sport. e have a really diverse and exciting range of sports for all levels, abilities and personalities! Whether you enjoy occasional participation, need professional training or like to engage in team sports there’s something for everyone.

Musiqaa Academy Musiqaa provides specialised music tuition with nine highlytrained teachers across a broad range of 19 insturments.

The academy’s most prestigious accolade is being awarded International ABRSM Representative for Qatar.

Mockingbird Mockingbird Youth Theatre is dedicated to bringing highquality and affordable drama, musical theatre and performing arts instruction to the community of Qatar, delivered by specialised leaders.

MOCKINGBIRD ACADEMY

Doha College Stop past the admissions stall to find out more about the process for joining Doha College.

Do not forget to get your photo taken at the photo booth and take away a memento of your visit - you might even get the chance to pose with our mascot, who will be swooping in for a visit.

CONTACT US Doha College is excited to offer its curriculum from its brand new, purpose-built, expansive campus in Al Wajba.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? Doha College PO Box 7506, Doha, State of Qatar

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