Our Vision
Educating to Make a Difference in the World
Our Mission
Discovering the brilliance in every individual. Building community through respect and a sense of belonging.
Empowering people to act with purpose.
Values
The core values that embody a JESS education and the ethos of our community
Commitment
We are dedicated and persevere in every undertaking.
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Curiosity
We are excited to learn and have the courage to explore.
Primary ECAs
Our ECA programme provides a forum for children of different ages to come together to share interests and ideas, develop skills and friendships, and take risks by being curious to try new things
Our Term 1 ECA programme will offer a vast range of ECAs to cater for the interests of our children In addition to our long standing favorites, this term we have added some new ECA options including Friendship Monitors and The Spelling Society! We also have a new exciting collaboration with Baking School Company and Camden Creative offering an Art Academy.
Key Dates:
Sign-up for ECAs will go live: Friday 20 June at 4pm th
Sign-up closes: Monday 23 June at 8pm rd
ECAs Start: Monday 8 September th
ECAs End: Friday 28 November th
Morning ECAs run from 6:30am until 7:20am, unless otherwise stated
50 Dance Celebration ECAs will finish on 2nd October th
Please note that PAID ECA costs are reflective of an 11 week programme
Primary Sport
Sport plays a major role in many of the students’ lives across JESS and for many, their love of sport starts in Primary. The aim of our Sporting programme is to discover and develop potential within students through practice, training, and competition Sport also develops confidence through physical, technical, and mental stimulus, and exposure to success and failure develops resilience.
At JESS, we pride ourselves on the number of opportunities available to represent the school through DASSA leagues, regional invitational tournaments, and international competitions. We operate a ‘Sport for All’ approach whereby all children are welcome to attend training for the main sports on offer each term during ECA sessions
Success might not always happen, but the willingness to work hard and to improve is always the aim Effort is simply the most important element for any boy or girl training or representing JESS.
‘Success does not lie in ‘Results’ but in ‘Efforts’, ‘Being’ the best is not so important, ‘Doing’ your best is what matters…’
Team Selection: All children are welcome to join our Sports ECAs Selection for a Sporting team is an ongoing process across the whole season, as such, players can be moved across teams and positions from week to week. The expectation is that pupils prioritise school sport for both training and fixture commitments should they wish to represent the school
Communication: Communication about team selection and fixture details are published on Fixtures Pro and on team sheets via the Games noticeboards in the Primary Courtyard We encourage our children to take responsibility and ensure that they are aware of dates, venues, and timings. In the event of an absence, injury or clash an email from parents outlining the reason should be presented. Under no circumstances should a message be passed on by another pupil
Fixtures: All pupils selected to represent the school are expected to be available for every fixture In exceptional circumstances unavailability should be discussed with the coach, giving as much notice as possible to avoid a team being short.
Timings: All start, and finish times will depend on several factors and can change. All information is published on Fixtures Pro (http://www jessranchessport com/) and on team sheets once the details are known.
Further details about the app for this will follow
Primary Performing Arts & Music
Performing Arts in JESS Primary places value on creativity and discovering brilliance in every one of our children. Performing Arts are an integral aspect of life at JESS and an area of our school that we have invested in and developed extensively over the past few years Children choosing performing arts ECAs can enhance their personal development and life skills in innumerable ways including gaining confidence and self-esteem, understanding effective collaboration and leadership.
Dance, Acrobatics and Drama opportunities continue to grow in popularity at JESS Primary. In addition to Dance lessons within curriculum time, we offer several Dance ECAs throughout the year for students to develop performance skills, techniques, and to explore their creativity
Our Music department provides opportunities for students of all ages to enjoy the benefits of learning an instrument. Our students have access to a highly qualified and experienced team of teachers who offer individual and group lessons. Whether studying for an ABRSM or Trinity exam, or playing just for fun, our teachers offer a tailored and structured programme to support students in their musical development.
Ensembles: WE are proud to offer a range of ensemble opportunities throughout the year including major concerts and productions both in and out of school, as well as smaller concerts, recitals and assemblies
Our Primary orchestra is our flagship ensemble that rehearses weekly and play a variety of repertoire from film music to classical and popular styles.
Choir: We have several choirs operating within our JESS Primary ECA programme to offer our children various opportunities to develop their skills and a love for singing and performing. Choir (Open to all abilities) and Chamber Choir (Selected) operate across all three terms in addition to other opportunities to sing throughout the year.
Friday ECAs
Sign Up Information
SOCS is our online calendar and sign-up system for ECAs ECA sign up is on a preferential basis and applies to open ECAs only. Selection will be allocated by SOCS once sign up is closed, not on a first come, first served basis SOCS is linked to our school system so will only show those clubs that are applicable to your child’s year group. You can make changes to your choices on the website whilst the sign-up is open
You do not need to sign up for ‘Selected’ ECAs; they are printed on the schedule for your information only Under your child’s activities in SOCS, you will be able to see what ECAs your child has been selected for. If your child has a fixture or has been invited to a selected club in an afternoon, preference is automatically given to that club or fixture.
Preferential Sign-up Instructions
Card Games as your 1st preference Origami Club as your 2nd preference ‘No More Clubs’ as your 3rd preference
1.Click on this LINK to access your SOCS account.
2 Review the ECA schedule and select your ECAs
3.When setting your preferences, please only choose the clubs (in order) that your child is interested in attending
4.Please then select the ‘No more clubs’ option as your final choice. For example, if your first choice on a Monday is Card Games, your second choice is Origami Club and there are no other clubs that are of interest, you will select:
Please note that if you do not add this as your final preference selection and you are unsuccessful in getting any of the activities you selected, SOCS will randomise the rest of your preferences and you will be allocated into an activity within that category
Click on this LINK to for further instructions on using SOCS
CAMDEN CREATIVE ARTS
Camden Creative Arts is a Dubai based initiative dedicated to providing excellent skills based art tuition, workshops and events for both children and adults. Founder, Kay Bathke is a committed artist and art educator. With a passion for the arts, Kay has 20 years’ experience in both education and creating, having worked in schools and art collectives in both London and Dubai. Kay holds a BA in Illustration, PGCE in Art and Design and MA in Design for Stage.
Camden Creative Arts programs incorporate theoretical and historical art components to deliver rich, diverse and practical sessions that ensure a challenging and enjoyable experience. At CC Arts we believe in inspiring confidence in art and developing skills through experimentation and the application of skills within a mindful environment.
Creative food exploration and baking classes for young chefs
About our baking classes
In a fun and relaxed environment, the students will bond with new friends while mastering the art of baking. Each class offers a unique opportunity to learn a new recipe and baking techniques, food safety and hygiene, and develop essential life skills such as time management, problem-solving, and patience and focus.
As they create delicious treats, the students will gain a sense of pride and accomplishment that will boost their confidence both in and out of the kitchen.
We always bake several portions, so that the students get to share the results of their hard work with their family, we also share the recipes by email every week, so that the students get to recreate the recipes at home.
Presents Public Speaking
AtDubaiTheatreCompany,webelieveeverychildhasauniquevoicewaiting tobeheard.OurspeciallycraftedPublicSpeakingCourseforchildrenis designedtounleashtheirpotentialandfosterconfidence,creativity,and communicationskillsinafunandsupportiveenvironment.Throughinteractive storytelling,expressivespeechexercises,andconfidence-buildingactivities, childrenwillembarkonanexcitingjourneyofself-discoveryandexpression.
Ourexpertinstructors,withbackgroundsintheatre,education,andchild development,providepersonalisedguidanceandencouragementeverystepof theway.Withafocusonpeersupportandconstructivefeedback,childrennot onlylearntheartofeffectivecommunicationbutalsodevelopresilienceand teamworkskills.Beyondthestage,thiscourseempowersyoungmindsto expressthemselvesauthenticallyandthriveinallareasoflife.
DUBAI THEATRE COMPANY
Inourperformingartsactingclassesyoungparticipantsareimmersedinavibrant worldofcreativity,expression,andtheatricalexploration.Guidedbyexperienced andpassionateinstructors,juniorpupilsembarkonanexcitingjourneywherethey delveintothefundamentalaspectsofdrama.
Throughaseriesofengagingactivities,interactivegames,andcollaborative projects,thesebuddingthespiansdiscoverthemagicofstorytelling,character development,andstagepresence.Eachsessioniscarefullycuratedtonurturetheir imaginativeminds,allowingthemtoexpressthemselvesfreelyinasupportiveand encouragingenvironment.
Fromimprovisationexercisesthatignitespontaneitytoscriptreadingsthat enhanceliteracyskills.DTCnotonlycultivatesalovefortheperformingartsbut alsofostersessentiallifeskillssuchasteamwork,communication,andselfconfidence.Joinusincreatingunforgettablemomentsandlayingthegroundwork forajourneyintothecaptivatingworldofperfromance.
Commitment, we are dedicated and persevere in every undertaking!
Guided by our values
