l Message from The Vice Principal Pastoral Care

Message from The Vice Principal Pastoral Care

What a term it has been. A sense of reinvigoration and rejuvenation has lled the corridors and classrooms. There are too many highlights to possibly mention here so I thought it would be wise to narrow this down to three positives of the term.

Positive one has been the revival of our House spirit. Seeing students coming together as a team to compete with others and support each other has been heart warming. From House quiz, to football to music students have been passionate and thrown themselves into all of the events. House Music was a particular highlight with all students in all Houses participating to create a truly inclusive performance. The new House spaces have proved to be popular with students using them to spend time with others and work with their older/younger peers highlighting our ‘family within a family’ House feeling.

Positive two is our renewed focus on wellbeing with a newly established wellbeing committee who have led various events based on kindness and self care and our Sadiq peer mentor group who have been formally trained to provide mentorship to younger students. This tied in with our Student Council anti-bullying initiatives and our Charity Committee’s awareness and support raising endeavours has created a real sense that we are all working towards the same cause – to show care and concern for those around us.

Positive three must be our National Day celebrations. The theme of ‘glitz and glamour’ was always going to a highlight of mine and our students and staff did not disappoint. The 50th Anniversary of the UAE is such an important occasion and we really wanted to celebrate in style through the gold decorations and them, whilst also ensuring we were giving to others as is the true Emirati spirit.

The 50 for 50 challenge was so successful with AED19,420 raised and some wonderful initiatives planned. On the celebratory day the police dog show was interesting as were the different cultural stations allowing our students a chance to fully appreciate and celebrate our UAE culture. the years to come, bring as we continue to grow, ourish and thrive together.

I hope your children have enjoyed this term as much as we have – wishing you all the best for the Winter break!