THE KNOWLEDGE A Message from the Executive Principal

This week we have celebrated Book Week at KGIS, ending with World Book Day on Thursday. This is always one of the highlights of the school year with students and staff coming to school dressed as their favourite character from a book! The English Department organised a fantastic week full of activities, competitions and trips for students and parents (you can read more about these later in this newsletter). Thank you to the whole team for their hard work, and thank you to all the parents who have supported the events this week.

As a school, literacy and reading are central to everything that we do from the moment students join in KG1 until they leave in Grade 12. Literacy, along with numeracy, is a prerequisite for a broader education. Being able to read well, helps students to develop the wide vocabulary and knowledge that is required in order to access all areas of the curriculum. Research shows that having a lack of vital literacy skills holds a person back at ever stage of their life As a child, those lacking literacy skills will not be successful at school. As a young adult, those who lack literacy skills will be locked out of the job market, and as a parent, those who lack literacy skills will not be able to support their own children's learning. These are some of the many reasons why we encourage students to spend at least 20 minutes reading (on their own or with a parent) every single day!

Finally, we want our children to enjoy reading! Reading for pleasure has been shown through numerous studies to promote good mental wellbeing The UK Literacy Trust research shows that 'children who enjoy reading and writing are happier with their lives, and are three times more likely to experience positive mental health.' What better reason to choose a book and get reading with your child?!

Ms. Liz Stanley Executive Principal

Key Dates

Please make a note of the following important dates:

Wednesday 8 February-Wednesday 8 March: KGIS Student Art Exhibition (Azura Cafe Al Mouj)

Monday 6 March & Tuesday 7 March: 'High School Musical' performances

Wednesday 8 March: KG2 Transition to Grade 1 Parent Event (10:45am)

Wednesday 8 March: Grade 5 Transition to Secondary School Parent Evening (4:00pm)

Wednesday 8 March: Grade 8 Parent Information Evening for IGCSE (5:00pm)

Sunday 12 March: Maths Week Starts

Wednesday 15 March: Grade 10 Parent Information Evening for A Level & GED (5:00pm)

Wednesday 29 March: KGIS Community Iftar (6:00pm)

Thursday 30 March: Last day of Term 2

Sunday 2 April-Thursday 13 April: Spring Break (school closed)

Sunday 16 April: Start of Term 3

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