Secondary News

Message from Mr. James, Head of Secondary

As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all the parents and students in our community. This month marks a time of spiritual reflection, increased acts of worship, and selfdiscipline.

Ramadan is a month that holds great significance for families, as it provides an opportunity for us to come together in devotion, prayer, and the sharing of meals. Through the challenges of fasting and the rewards of breaking fast, we can deepen our relationships with our families and our faith. May this Ramadan be a time of renewal and blessings for all of us, as we strive to deepen our connection with Allah and strengthen our bonds with each other.

Exam interventions in core subjects will still take place during Ramadan but these will be optional for students However, we would recommend that students attend to continue pushing progress. The sessions will start at 8:00am and punctuality is important.

I would like to remind parents to speak to their child about the Grade 10 Options and Pathways. You will find links to the two Google Forms below that need to be filled out by the 28th March These forms are important as they will help us to understand which subjects your child is interested in studying and will enable us to plan for the next academic year accordingly:

To make subject choices for the A Level pathway click here

To make subject choices for the Oman GED Bilingual Diploma pathway click here

Learning and Teaching

Grade 6 students have had an exciting half term learning how to use a script for "Darkwood Manor" in their Drama lessons. Through this process, they have been given the opportunity to not only develop their acting skills but also their leadership abilities They have been encouraged to direct their peers and take on the responsibility of ensuring that the performance runs smoothly. This has allowed the students to learn key social skills, such as communication, confidence, teamwork, and leadership. By directing their peers, they have learned how to effectively communicate their ideas and provide constructive feedback They have also had the chance to build their confidence and develop their ability to work as part of a team.

Overall, this experience has been a great learning opportunity for the students and has allowed them to develop valuable life skills that will serve them well in the future. Ms. Katherine, their Drama teacher, is excited to see the performances next week!