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What's new? Dr. Suzy & Dr. Nick On Tuesday 16th May, Primary students were visited by Dr. Suzy and Dr. Nick from the International Medical Centre. During the assembly, the students learned the importance about of how keeping a healthy diet, exercising, getting enough sleep and taking care of their mental health. It was a great experience for our children to meet real life doctors and have the opportunity to ask them questions about the things they are curious about.
QPPSSA U9 and U11 Basketball at Newton International Academy Barwa Students from grades 3,4 and 5 took part in the QPPSSA basketball tournament this week. All the students played well and showed great sportsmanship. Special mention to the U9 Boys basketball team who finished 3rd in their age group and the U11 girls team who finished in 1st place. Well done to all students, you made us proud!
May 18, 2023 - Issue 9
What's happening in the upcoming week Sunday, May 21 Transition Monday, May 22 Secondary Coffee Morning - Parenting Teenagers - 7:30-8:30am Tuesday, May 23 Primary Coffee Morning - Reading at Home - 7:30-8:30am - Black Box Theatre Wednesday, May 24 Inclusion Coffee Morning - Zones of Regulations - 7:30 - 8:30am Thursday, May 25 Primary Assembly Primary Hot Chocolate Thursday
Save The Date Primary Coffee Morning - Primary Reports and Map - 6th of June Secondary Coffee Morning - Getting Ready for Next Year - 5th of June Inclusion Coffee Morning - Behavior Policy - 7th of June Primary Coffee Morning - Getting Ready for Next Year - 13th of June Secondary Awards Assembly - 14th of June Hamilton Talent Show - 14th of June Grade 5 Graduation - 21st of June
What's on in Hamilton
KG1 Trip This semester the children have been provided with the opportunity to explore “Weather Wonders” unit where they were supported to develop their understanding of seasons, weather, and climates. The children took a trip to the Snow Dunes in Doha Festival City Mall and were able to experience the feel and texture of snow and ice. The children had great fun building snow men, creating snow silhouettes and of course having a snowball fight. The children enjoyed linking this practical and hands on learning with their previous experiences and were eager to share stories of their own family holidays in the Winter snow.
KG1 - Exit Point Our KG1 students celebrated the end of their unit “Weather Wonders” by inviting their parents into school and showcasing their learning. The children were encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite season and it was wonderful to see all of the creative and unique costumes. During the exit point the children showcased their natural talents by performing the songs “Mr Sun”, “Rain, Rain, Go Away” and “Incy Wincy Spider” before engaging in some unit related activities with the help of their parents. For example, they made craft umbrella, sugar cube igloos, and packed a suitcase to go on holidays. Both the parents and children had a fantastic afternoon, and it was great to have so many parents present to celebrate the occasion.
What's on in Hamilton G2 - Visitors What an exciting day it was for Grade 2! We had the pleasure of welcoming two wonderful safety visitors who taught us all about the importance of keeping our bodies safe and healthy. During their visit, the children learned valuable lessons about car safety, how to help themselves and others during emergencies, such as broken bones and burns and that visits to the hospital or from a paramedic don't have to be scary experiences. The highlight of the visit was when the children got to test out oxygen masks and witness how vitals are checked during a hospital visit. It was an interactive and engaging experience that left the children feeling empowered and knowledgeable about their own well-being. But it wasn't just educational—it was loads of fun too! A big thank you goes out to Rohan and Zenri, the lovely helpers who made this visit possible.
Facilities Manager We are glad to inform you that Mr. Darren Doherty is appointed as a ‘Country Facilities and Health & Safety Manager’ for Hamilton International School and Park House English School. Darren has been with ISP for several years and has consistently demonstrated his expertise and dedication in managing Facilities and Health & Safety. He will be responsible for overseeing both schools and ensuring that they are compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
Secondary School Key Dates
Date
Event
Monday 22nd May 7:30 - 8:30 am
Parent Coffee Morning - Chris Perry – ‘Parenting Teenagers’ This session is aimed at all Secondary parents and will look at some of the most up to date research about raising teenagers, the challenges we can face and research informed advice.
Tuesday 23rd - 30th May
End of Year Assessments *please note some practical assessments may take place outside of these dates and will be communicated via the Assessment Timetable
4th - 8th June
Monday 5th June 7:30 - 8:30 am
MAP Assessments
Parent Coffee Morning Monday 5th June 7:30 – 8:30am - Beccy Gough – ‘Getting ready for next year’ This session is aimed at all Secondary parents and Grade 5 parents. We will cover details of the logistics of the year ahead as well as how you can support your child to be ready for school year following the summer break.
Wednesday 14th June
School Talent Show – time tbc (during the school day)
Wednesday 14th June 6pm
Awards Evening – by invite only
Thursday 15th June
End of Year Reports - published to parents
Sunday 18th Thursday 22nd June
Week Without Walls – students will experience a range of interdisciplinary learning and enrichment activities. A full programme will be published over the coming weeks and will include some off-sire activities
Scholarship We are delighted to announce, for the fourth year, The Hamilton Principal’s Award. The award recognizes a current student (Grade 5 to Grade 10) who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and provides them with a scholarship of 50% of their tuition fees. The successful applicant will: Exhibit exceptional academic progress (getting better) Have positively contributed to the school community. Provide a personal statement. Provide evidence of progress from their teacher. For full scholarship details at The Hamilton International School plus details on how to apply, please visit: https://hamiltoninternationalschool.qa/scholarships/. The closing date for the academic year 2023/24 applications is June 8th, 2023. We have also launched, for the third year, the Ali AlFardan Scholarship for Excellence in Education for students joining in the 2023/2024 academic year. Regards, The Hamilton International School
Yearbook on Sale! We are pleased to announce that you can now pre-order the 2022-23 Yearbook until Thursday, June 15th, for the price of QR 100. Our Yearbook will be available in hardcopy format only. To pre-order, please visit our finance office and pay 100 QR. You can collect your pre-ordered copy from school from August 1st onwards. Please note that after August 1st, the Yearbook can be purchased for QR 120 and sold on a firstcome, first-served basis until stocks last. NOTE: If you order the yearbook and your family leaves The Hamilton International School, please arrange for someone to collect your copy and send/deliver it to you.
Parent Privilege Program
We are happy to announce that now you can now use your parent lanyard to avail a range of benefits such as discounts, promotions & special offers from partner companies.
ECA & ASA You can check our ECA and ASA booklet below. For any more information you can contact our ASA Manager at ejohnston@this.qa
After School Activities Booklet 2022-2023