Hamilton - September 2023 Issue 5

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What's new?

KG1 Exit Point KG1 students did a super job showcasing their amazing learning from their first unit “This is me!”.

Over the past few weeks, they have been exploring what makes them special and unique. Looking at what they like, what they look like, where they live, people who are special to them and their bodies.

As well as, they learnt how to keep healthy and clean.

We are very proud of our KG1 students and how well they have settled into their new routines. We are looking forward to an amazing year of learning ahead.

September 28, 2023 Issue 5

What's happening in the upcoming week Sunday, 1st October Primary Parent Conferences - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Classrooms IEP meetings/Parent Conferences Inclusion Department - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Classrooms/Therapy Rooms Monday, 2nd October Primary Parent Conferences - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Classrooms - NO PRIMARY ECAS IEP meetings/Parent Conferences Inclusion Department - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Classrooms/Therapy Rooms Tuesday, 3rd October Grade 4 Exit Point - 7:40 am - Black Box Theatre Thursday, 5th October Primary Student Council Winners Announcement Hot Chocolate Thursday World Teachers’ Day Primary Specialist Awards Assembly

Upcoming Events U16 Girls QUESS Volleyball - 1st of October U16 Boys QUESS Volleyball - 2nd of October Indoor Athletics QPPSSA - U10 - 9th of October Indoor Athletics QPPSSA - U11 - 11th of October Indoor Athletics QPPSSA - U9 - 18th of October Indoor Athletics QPPSSA - U9 - 19th of October

What happened in Hamilton

KG2 Exit Point Our KG2 students had their first Exit Point on the topic of 'People of the Past'.

Each class showcased their learning on the topic of famous people from the past.

Students identified a variety of famous people and explain why they are significant.

They also had a focus of an explorer, scientist, king/queen and sportsperson.

Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History (in Arabic) Coffee Morning ‫قهوة الّص باح‬ ‫إّن الّش راكة بين المدرسة والمنزل من أهم محاور العملية الّتعليمية‬ ‫ وانطالًق ا من هذا المبدأ‬، ‫ قهوة‬٢٠٢٣ ‫ سبتمبر‬٢٦ ‫نّظ م قسم الّدراسات األدبية يوم الثالثاء الموافق‬ ‫ وقد تّم تسليط الضوء فيه‬،‫الّص باح مع أولياء أمور المرحلة االبتدائية‬ ،‫ اللغة العربية والتربية اإلسالمية والتاريخ القطري‬:‫عىل المواد األدبية‬ ‫واالستماع لمقترحات أولياء األمور ومالحظاتهم فيما يتعلق بتدريس‬ .‫هذه المواد‬ Secondary Assembly On Tuesday, some of our Grade 8’s led an assembly on our school core value of getting better.

They unpicked the ethos of getting better everyday through real life situations, quotes and advice.

Well done Grade 8!

What happened in Hamilton Qatar Academic Committee Curricular Alignment Project The Hamilton International School is proud to work alongside the Qatar Academic Committee chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. The aim of the committee is to collaborate with schools across Qatar, creating highquality teaching and learning opportunities on Qatar’s heritage and culture that accompany learning opportunities within the Qatar Museums.

Mrs McLean has been working on the committee for the past two years developing lessons to bring learning in the National Museum to life. Last week, KG2SO had the opportunity to experience one of the lessons based on Dugongs. Students explored a picture book: Sirenia A little dugong’s tale, before looking at the interactive and informative video resources the museum has which support this learning. The lesson ended with writing postcards to Sirenia about how citizens and residents in Qatar can help care for Dugongs off our shores.

We look forward to continuing to develop opportunities for these lessons and visits to the museums within our school curriculum.

We would like to encourage all students across the school to visit and explore the museums across Qatar to support their learning inside the classroom, for more information on exhibitions and topics please visit: Qatar Museums - Qatar Museums (qm.org.qa). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs McLean.

What happened in Hamilton Hot Chocolate Thursday

Primary Specialist Subjects Awards The Hamilton International Primary School is delighted to share the winners of our specialist subject awards. These new awards have been carefully designed to celebrate our seven Hamilton values being displayed in the specialist subject areas across the Primary School. Students from Early Years and Primary School have the chance to be nominated for an award by their specialist teacher each month. The awards available are: Arabic Language Award, Spanish Language Award, French Language Award, ICT Award and Music Award.

We are delighted to share our September winners with you.

Important Announcement

Star of Year Parent Survey Dear Parents, At Hamilton, we believe in continuously getting better, so we ask our community to participate in a few surveys every year. Taking no more than a couple of minutes, your feedback will help us find out your opinions about your experience at The Hamilton International School so far, this academic year.

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for you and your child/children.

Your opinions are valued and will help us improve.

Please note that the survey will remain open from today until Thursday 12 October 2023.

Primary Parent Conferences Due to Primary Parent Conferences, there will be NO ECAs for primary students on Monday 2nd of October.

Secondary & Inclusion ECAs will continue as normal.

Important Announcement Lost & Found - Parent Council The Lost and Found Committee at Hamilton International is made up of parent volunteers who help to sort and organize any items that are left at school by students.

Please note that all lost and found items from the start of the year will be on display outside the black box theatre from Sunday 1st of October 2023 to Thursday 5th of October 2023. Please feel free to look through the Lost and Found to claim your child’s items.

From Sunday 8th October 2023, the Lost and Found items will be housed near the lifts opposite the finance office. Unlabeled and unclaimed items are either sold at our Parent Council Lost and Found Sale, donated, or thrown out if they are in poor condition every Winter, Spring, and Summer Break. The Parents Council will host a Lost and Found sale at the end of semester 1 and 2. The proceeds will go back to the Parents Council to fund additional events and initiatives.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the parent council at parentcouncil@this.qa

Important Announcement Lanyards To support the safety of our children at school, one of the key safeguarding measures we take at Hamilton is issuing a lanyard to all parents, visitors, contractors and staff members.

Navy Blue - Staff

Red - Parent

Black - Contactor

White - Visitor

If you still do not have a lanyard, please inform your class teacher directly and pick it up from Reception. From the 8th of October, if you try to enter the school premises without your lanyard, then the Facilities team will be required to take your QID and give you a temporary lanyard, before returning your QID back to you when you leave the site. This takes time and will no doubt be frustrating, so please have it with you at all times.

Please note that lanyard replacement will cost 50QR. if you have any questions, kindly contact Ms. Katrina at kchaplin@this.qa or Ms. Sarah at ssaleh@this.qa

The Hamilton International School and The ASA providers would like to invite you to their

After-School Activities Sign-up Fair Sunday, 1st of October | Exam Room above Black Box Theatre | 7:30 am H2O Juventus Be basketball Doha players drama club MFEC street dance Playball (multi ball games) Blossom (sensory class) Savs sports for hockey and roller skating Jamm studios Molecular science

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FRIENDS and reward them at the same time!

Refer a friend to join The Hamilton International School for the 2023-2024 academic year and receive 1500 QAR credit towards your school fees for every child that enrolls! By joining our community through your referral, your friend will also receive 1500 QAR credit towards their tuition fees.

How to refer a friend? it's as easy as 1,2,3 Click on the button below to enter your friend's details and submit the form.

Our admissions team will contact your friends and arrange next steps.

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE PRE-KG TO GRADE 11

Your friend enrolls for the 2023-2024 academic year and you receive a referral benefit of 1500 QAR per child. This will be credited to your school account. Your friend will also receive 1500 QAR off their tuition fees, for joining our community.

Terms & Conditions Apply

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