Community Coffee Morning with Community Coffee Morning with
Mr. Senior and SLT Mr. Senior and SLT
At Hamilton, we are always striving to get better, and one of the ways we do this is by listening to our parents We were excited to host our first Community Coffee Morning of the semester, and we plan to hold more informal events like this in the future. These gatherings allow us to strengthen our relationship with our families and gather valuable feedback to improve our school community.
Mr. Senior started by recapping all the major developments that have taken place so far. Highlights included the upgrade of the football pitch astroturf, and the new cafeteria, reminding the parents to volunteer for our upcoming production, and recalling students' active engagement in the International Learning Opportunities (ILOS).
The event provided a fantastic opportunity for open communication between parents, the school leadership team, and staff. Parents were able to share feedback directly with the leadership team.
We are grateful to all the parents who joined us, as their participation is vital in making Hamilton a vibrant and successful learning environment. We look forward to continuing this partnership and to many more opportunities for collaboration in the future. T
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School Events School Events Coming Up... Coming Up...
KG1 Exit point –"Community" – 7:40 AM - Black Box Theater
KG2 - WOW Trip
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Grade 5 Exit Point - "Mission to Mars" - 12:50-1:40 PM - Black Box Theater
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Grade 2 Exit Point – "Ancient Egypt" - 07:40 AM - Black Box Theater
Pre-KG Exit Point – "My Community" - 13:15- 13:45 PM - Black Box Theater
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Arabic Languages Day
Grade 4 Exit Point - “Making Matter” - 12:55-1:40 PM - Black Box Theater
Grade 1 WoW Trip
Monday, December 16, 2024
KG2 Exit Point -"People of the past" - 12 50 PM - Black Box Theater
Pre-KG Kidzmondo Trip
Grade 1 WoW Trip
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Qatar National Day
Sale Sale
The Parent Council is excited to host a pizza fundraiser next week!
We would like to gather an estimate of how many students would be interested in purchasing pizza during the lunch break on the following days:
December 11: Pre-KG to Grade 3
December 12: Grade 4 to Grade 12
Prices:
10 QR per big slice
15 QR for a big slice with juice
20 QR Meal Deal (2 slices of pizza and juice)
Please let us know if your child would like to participate!
Qatar National Day Celebration 2024
We are excited to inform you that we will be celebrating Qatar National Day on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with a special event that will include a variety of activities.
Dress Code:
Students are encouraged to wear traditional Qatari clothing.
Food Sharing:
Students are welcome to bring traditional Qatari foods to share in the celebration. Please note: no nuts will be allowed for safety reasons.
Souq Al-Tayyibeen:
We will have a Souq offering a variety of products and sweets (nutfree). If your child would like to make a purchase, please send along 5-10 QR.
Parents, You’re Invited!
Join us at 10:30 AM to enjoy the events and experience the beauty of Qatari culture.
Event Conclusion:
The celebration will conclude at 12:00 PM, and students will be allowed to leave with their parents.
We look forward to celebrating this special day with you. for more information, please contact Ms. Zainab Mohammad zmohammad@this.qa
IInternational nternational Students' Day Students' Day Date Date
January 30th, 2025 January 30th, 2025
KG1 Kidzmondo Trip KG1 Kidzmondo Trip
What an exciting day for our KG1 students at Kidzmondo.
Our little learners had a blast exploring different roles in our community, from doctors to firefighters, and more. They got to dress up and act out these important roles, bringing our unit on community to life in such a fun and interactive way.
It was a wonderful hands-on experience that sparked their imagination and teamwork skills. We can't wait to see what they'll discover next!
Day of Great Sport Day of Great Sport
On Monday, December 2nd, we were thrilled to host the Under 8's and Under 9's QPPSSA Boys Football tournament, with 20 teams from 10 schools across Qatar participating. The tournament was a fantastic showcase of talent, as the finalists prepare for the National Finals next week.
Both our Under 8's and Under 9's teams played with great determination and sportsmanship throughout the day. With impressive performances, both teams secured resounding victories, earning bronze medals for all members of the squads
Grade 4 and 5 Girls Football Teams Grade 4 and 5 Girls Football Teams Shine at Annual Competition Shine at Annual Competition
The Grade 4 and 5 football teams recently participated in their annual football competition, held at GEMS Wellington School. Both teams played a series of closely contested matches, with many results decided by the narrowest of margins. The Grade 4 team, however, delivered an impressive 4-0 victory in one of their games. While the Grade 5s won their final match, they were unfortunately unable to progress to the semifinals. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that provided many of the girls with their first taste of competitive football.
Well done, girls, for your determination and team spirit!
Grade 4 and Grade 5 Boys Shine in Football Grade 4 and Grade 5 Boys Shine in Football
The Grade 4 and Grade 5 boys completed a busy football period for Hamilton, traveling to GEMS Wellington School for the annual QPPSSA Boys Football Competition on Wednesday, December 4th.
A tough opening match against Oryx saw us take an early lead, but two quick strikes from Oryx secured their win. Next up were Mesaieed, who were comfortably defeated 2-0, setting up a crucial match against Kings College, Doha. Despite a strong effort, the boys narrowly lost 2-1 after working hard to get back into the game. Kings College went on to finish as runners-up to Oryx in the final. The final match saw a dominant 4-0 victory against Pearling School. While the squad was pleased with their overall performance, they were disappointed not to progress to the semi-finals.
Our Grade 5 boys had an impressive day of football at GEMS, led by captain Zain from 5JS.
The team won their first three matches, but faced a tough loss to Kings College in their fourth game. They drew their final match against Pearling. Despite not qualifying due to results in other groups, there were standout performances from Khalifa, Ahmed, Blake, and Zak, with assists from Abe, Dominic, and Zain. We’re excited for their next challenge at the QPPSSA games in January.
Great job, boys!
A big thank you to all the parents that came along to support the boys, and to all those who have supported their children in the recent football competitions at Hamilton and at GEMS. We certainly heard you!
On Tuesday morning, we held a successful Parent Coffee Morning focused on two key educational applications: TTRockstars and Reading Eggs. The session aimed to provide parents with a deeper understanding of how these tools support their children’s learning and development. During the morning, parents were introduced to the purpose of each application and how they help students improve essential skills.
TTRockstars is designed to boost times tables knowledge, while Reading Eggs helps enhance reading and comprehension abilities. Parents were guided through the different features of the apps and shown specific games and activities that their children should be using to make progress in these areas.
In addition, we shared various ways dren at home while using these applicatio approach to learning both at school and at home. We thank all the parents who attended and look forward to seeing the continued progress of our students with these valuable tools!
School Sustainability Corner
Farm Your Country Program: Second Farm Your Country Program: Second
Our students recently returned to the farm for the second visit of the Farm Your Country program, organized by the Al Faisal Foundation. This hands-on experience allowed them to put their learning into action, and they were excited to see the impressive progress of the plants they had worked on during their first visit. During this session, students learned valuable new techniques, such as making ties to support plant growth. Under the expert guidance of the engineer, they not only nurtured the crops but also developed essential life skills like teamwork, problemsolving, and patience.
We are proud to witness their enthusiasm grow alongside the plants, as they continue to cultivate both their knowledge and character
Empowering Young Empowering Young Leaders: A Session Leaders: A Session with Street Child United with Street Child United
In our recent session with Street Child United, our students had the opportunity to explore the inspiring journeys of Young Leaders who overcame immense challenges to transform their lives. They focused on key leadership traits such as resilience, empathy, vision, and determination. Through group discussions, the students reflected on how to cultivate these qualities in their own lives and apply them to positively impact their communities The session was truly motivating, inspiring them to support others on their paths to growth and leadership.
Multilingualism is a cornerstone of our values within ISP and at our school. We are committed to fostering and expanding multilingualism opportunities across our entire community. This week, we held a comprehensive whole-school multilingualism CPD training for teachers, building on previous online training undertaken by all staff members.
During the sessions, we explored the diverse individual language portraits within our teaching community, highlighting the incredible linguistic variety we share.
Following this, staff collaborated to review planning and adapt teaching strategies that promote bilingual teaching and learning. Additionally, we emphasized the importance of celebrating mother tongues to ensure all students feel valued and supported in their linguistic journeys.
Our school remains dedicated to nurturing multilingualism as part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching learning environment for all and look forward to celebrating the diversity with our whole community
At The Hamilton International School, we celebrate the power of languages and cultural diversity. Your voice matters! Help us craft a meaningful multilingualism policy and vision by sharing your thoughts.
Let’sShapeOur MultilingualFuture
Together! What words or phrases come to mind when you think about multilingualism at The Hamilton International School? Share your thoughts and help us create our vision!
We are beyond proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of Lilliana M., a Grade 6 student who continues to make waves in the swimming world! Over the past few months, Lilly has demonstrated remarkable dedication, hard work, and passion for her sport, earning multiple top h t t j i i
At the H2O Short Course Autumn Cup 2024, Lilliana faced a tough weekend of competition but came out on top, securing 2 gold medals in the 10-11 years women’s 100m and 200m breaststroke, 1 silver in the 10-11 years women’s 50m breaststroke, and 1 bronze in the 11 & under women’s 50m freestyle relay. Her resilience and focus were truly commendable, and we couldn’t be prouder of her achievements.
Earlier this year, at the Elite Cup International 6.0 on October 18-19, Lilliana competed against some of the best swimmers from around the globe It was the most participated swimming competition in Qatar, and she proved her prowess by winning 7 gold medals and 2 bronze. Her wins included:
1st in Women’s 50m Breaststroke
1st in Women’s 100m Breaststroke
1st in Women’s 200m Breaststroke
1st in Women’s 200m Freestyle
1st in Women’s 200m IM
1st in Women’s 200m Medley Relay
1st in Women’s 200m Freestyle Relay
3rd in Women’s 50m Freestyle
3rd in Women’s 100m Freestyle
Lilly trains with Elite Swim Academy, where she is known for her commitment and love of swimming. It is clear that swimming is more than just a sport for Lilly—it’s her passion, and she is determined to continue pushing herself to new heights. Looking ahead, Lilly is already preparing for her next competition, possibly in Oman in January 2025. We can’t wait to see her shine again! Congratulations, Lilly! Your hard work and achievements inspire us all, and we are so proud to have you as a part of our school community. Keep up the amazing work!
Staff Spotlight
Gracie's Inspiring Gracie's Inspiring
Achievement at Achievement at the QRS Qatar the QRS Qatar
Race Series Race Series
We are excited to celebrate the outstanding accomplishment of Miss Gracie, one of our dedicated teachers, who recently secured 2nd place in the 10km Women’s Open Category (18-39 years) at the QRS Qatar Race Series. The event, held on Friday, November 29th at Al Janoub Stadium, brought together athletes from across the region, and Miss Gracie’s remarkable performance is a true testament to her commitment, hard work, and determination
Through consistent training and an unwavering passion for her fitness goals, Miss Gracie not only completed the challenging race but also earned a spot on the podium, proving that dedication pays off. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to both students and colleagues, showing that with perseverance, anything is possible.
Congratulations, Miss Gracie, on this incredible accomplishment! We look forward to seeing you continue to inspire us both in and outside of the classroom.
Arabic and Islamic Studies
2025-2024
End Semester Exam
End Semester Exam
LAMDA
Aladdin Pantomime Aladdin Pantomime
The Hamilton International School Students
Shine in Aladin Pantomime Production
The Hamilton International School is proud to celebrate the incredible talents of our students in this year ’ s Doha Players’ production of Aladdin the Pantomime! Our school’s commitment to the Performing Arts is showcased through the outstanding performances of these young stars. Prepare to be amazed as they bring this magical story to life!
Hayley S(Grade 10): Taking on the role of Soraya and dazzling in the ensemble
Isabella P (Grade 9): Shining as Ruby and adding flair to the ensemble
Grace D (Grade 8): Bringing energy and charm to the ensemble
Faye D(Grade 6): Lighting up the stage in the ensemble
Amore B (Grade 6): Enchanting audiences in the ensemble These talented performers are set to deliver an unforgettable experience filled with fun, laughter, and magical moments. Don’t miss their stellar performances!
Dates: November 27ᵗʰ to December 14
Feed a Friend: A Heartwarming Local Initiative Supported
by Our Students
At our school, we are always proud to see our students making a difference in the community. One such inspiring effort is the Feed a Friend initiative, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to providing a steady, reliable supply of food to those in need right here in our local area.
In September, Feed a Friend launched their Community Fridge initiative, an innovative project aimed at helping those facing food insecurity. We are particularly proud to highlight the involvement of one of our own students, Lilyana Hailes from 3JR, along with her mother, Roxy Hailes. Known as the ‘Fridge Fairies,’ Lilyana and Roxy have been instrumental in supporting this important cause Their hard work and dedication have recently caught the attention of local media, with Lilyana and Roxy being interviewed by Qatar Living. We encourage you to watch the inspiring interview to learn more about their efforts and the impact of the Community Fridge initiative
Qatar now hosts over 45 community fridges, which are stocked regularly, often multiple times a week. Generously donated by locals, these fridges are open to any Fridge Fairy who wishes to contribute food.
A recommended shopping list is available on their website. The closest fridge to our school is the here. Al Thumama Fridge
All the fridges can be found in google maps when you search for ‘community fridge’ They have over 350 volunteer Fridge Fairies who actively refill the fridges and identify new ones each week
To become a Fridge Fairy, visit their website and join their WhatsApp group You can find out more info through their website or social media @feed.a.friend.
Www.feedafriend.org
Supporting Newborns in Need: A Call for
School Involvement
We are excited to share an inspiring new initiative from Feed a Friend that aims to provide essential support to newborns in need The organization has launched the Welcome Baby Boxes program, designed to give every baby born into challenging circumstances a better start in life. These boxes will be filled with preloved baby clothes (0-12 months) and essential toiletries, ensuring that families struggling financially have the resources they need during a difficult time.
The Welcome Baby Boxes will be distributed to mothers of newborns (0-2 months old) who meet specific criteria, such as having no working husband or earning less than 1500 QR per month after rent. Each family will undergo a thorough background check to ensure that the support reaches those who are most in need. Feed a Friend is working closely with hospitals to identify families who require assistance, and they are now reaching out to schools for support.
This is where our school community can make a difference! Feed a Friend is asking schools to help by donating baby toiletries The following items are needed for the Welcome Baby Boxes:
Toiletries Needed:
1 x Box of size 1 diapers
2 x Unscented baby wipes
2 x Baby wash
2 x Baby lotion
1 x Barrier cream (e.g., Bepanthen)
1 x Vaseline (for circumcision care)
1 x Baby comb and brush set
1 x Earbuds
1 x Plastic thermometer
1 x Nail clipper/scissors
1 x Maternity pads
1 x Baby detergent
Optional:
2 x Pacifiers/dummies.
Community Happenings
School Notice
An important matter regarding stationery items being brought into school has come to our attention. It has been noted that some pupils have been carrying sharp scissors as part of their stationery.
For health and safety reasons, we kindly request that students bring in child-friendly safety scissors (those with rounded tips and designed for safe use by children) instead. These scissors will be used during class activities, where necessary.
We ask that you please check your child’s stationery to ensure that only suitable scissors are included in their school bags.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our students.
Lost and Found
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have updated our Lost and Found procedure to make it easier for you to locate and retrieve lost items. Please follow the steps below:
Access the Lost and Found folder here
1. Browse the folder to identify your lost item. 2. Once you have found your item, send an email to ikamau@this.qa 3.
4.
A member of our team will respond and arrange for the item to be available at reception for collection.
Important Notes:
Valuable items will not be displayed in the gallery. If you have lost a valuable item, please email ikamau@this.qa directly for assistance.
If you cannot find your item in the gallery, please contact us at ikamau@this.qa for further support.
Thank you for your cooperation.
School REMINDERS
Dear Parent/Guardian
As part of the recent guidelines from the Ministry of Public Health(MOPH), we kindly ask parents to assist in updating your child’s records. This applies to both new and returning students.
Please ensure the vaccination records are complete and in line with the National Immunization Program in Qatar. Kindly follow the link below to upload a copy of your child’s most updated vaccination record. For clarifications contact our Nurses team:
4492 4306 arsomanthis.qa mmosleh@this.qa
Uniform
Dear Parents,
Noble House has stock for all shirts and blouses in both short sleeve and long sleeve. You can order them via their online shop at www.noblehouseqatar.com; select Hamilton International School and enter the school access code HAM2004. You can choose between Store Pick up or Home Delivery options. You can also visit the store to purchase the uniform.
Contact Noble House at:
Noble House Trading Shop telephone number: +974 4039 0264
Customer Service WhatsApp: +974 3381 3328
Email: info@noblehouseqatar.com
Website: www.noblehouseqatar.com
Should you not be able to reach Noble House, whatsApp’s them and they will reply to you ASAP.
Cafeteria
We are excited to announce that our Sterling Catering Services-run cafeteria is now open and offers a range of healthy, fresh meals, both hot and cold.
To pre-order for your child, please visit the Sterling Cafeteria Order System :
- Username: Enter your email address (the one provided to the school)
Oderhere
- Password:123qwe (Please change this password after your initial login)
These groups are intended to facilitate one-way communication by the Parents’ Council with school parents and guardians regarding school/class matters, e.g., school news and events, parent workshops and coffee mornings, reminders etc.
Please click on the link below to join the WhatsApp group. Choose the groups that correlate with your child/children's grade level.
If you have any enquiries related to the WhatsApp groups please email parentcouncil@this qa
