KCD Junior Journal

Ninth Edition, 4th May 2023

Round-up by Ms Carroll and Mrs Lavelle

What a wonderful term we have had at KentCollegeDubai.Wearesodelightedto sharesomeofthesehighlightswithyouin this term’s newsletter. A huge congratulations and thanks to all who participated in our production of The Little Red Hen. The students and teachers worked tirelessly and it resulted in a wonderful performance! The Expos in all year groups have been particularly enjoyable and it has been marvellous to note the enthusiasm and love for learning acrossallyeargroups.Wearesoproudof your hard work! We are delighted to see all our Junior Dukes participants working so diligently to complete their awards. Thank you to all our families for helping their children with this and to Ms Ellie for facilitating this fantastic programme. Wishing you all a happy and healthy Term 3.

Summer Term Dates 2023

Monday10thApril-Termbegins

Tuesday27th-30thJune*EidalAdha

Friday7thJuly-LastdayofTerm3

If you would like to join the Junior Journalist Team, please speak to your class teacher! We would love to have you on our team next time!

About me

By:Julia De Souza

Hi my name is Joanne Harris my favorite food is lotus biscuits dipped in tea, my favourite hobbies are cycling hockey and running. I was born in England my town is Bristol.

My Teaching Career

I have been a teacher for many, many years and currently my favorite topic to teach is English because I enjoy the children sparkling with excitement when they have used powerful language. The old school that i used to teach were based in the UK in the South West of the country. My favorite part about teaching in general and in KCD is learning about the different cultures of children and staff.

What do I do in my spare time?

Inmysparetime,IreallyenjoyCyclingonmybike calledMinty.Thistimeofyearisjusttheright temperature.Ialsolovereadingmykindle-onceI startabook,Ihavetofinishitveryquickly. I’mquite creativeandenjoymakingthingsforpersonalprojects orschool.OhandIlovetodance!

About me

By:Maya Mnisi

Hi my name is Thomas Blakemore my favorite food Is chinese sweet and sour chicken. My favourite hobby Is basketball and my favorite Disney film Is ‘Finding Nemo’. I was born In England (my home town Is Telford.)I am 28 years old. My favourite digital game is Pokemon and I like to bike around Dubai.

My Teaching Career

My favorite lesson Is Connected Learning because I like teaching my kids things around the world. My favorite place to teach Is outside when there is good weather. My favorite part of teaching In this school Is that I like seeing that many different students are from different Countries and I like learning about their Cultures andTraditions.

What do I do in my spare time?

InmyfreetimeIlikeplayingbasketball,cycling around Dubai, making YouTube videos and going to the gym. Though, usually when I’m just at chilling at home I like to play my favourite digital game Pokemon or watch my favouriteDisneyfilm‘FindingNemo’.

By:Julia De Souza

About me

Hello my name Is Amy Diez and here are some of my favourite things. I am from England even though my favourite food is paella. Some of my hobbies I like to do are walking, hiking and travelling to new places. I would love to visit Rio one day. My favourite game (board game to be exact) is Monopoly, my goal in life is to be happy.

My Teaching Career

I love teaching though i have to say my favourite subject to teach is connected learning or maths because connected learning is interesting and math is fun.My class is nice and very funny.I have taught for nearly 20 years in schools in England, Malaysia, Spain and now Dubai. I have taught from FS2 to year6butIprefertoteachyears4,5and6.

What do I do in my spare time?

My favourite movie growing up was the goonies. In my spare time i play tennis and traveling. My talent is doing art (flowers). I also loveeeee theme parks and water parks. I send lots of time with my three children who keep me very busy! I also read lots of books. I am a big Harry Potter fan!