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Junior School News
HOUSE COMPETITIONS
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By Nicola Ali
This term some exciting House competitions that have taken place. We have had our Junior School House Spelling Bee, Science Expo Competition and our NLCS Has Got Talent Show, where we held a live final in the PAC. The students have displayed house spirit as they have taken part in each competition with such energy and pride. It has been wonderful to see those students grow in confidence from PreKG up to G5 as they have taken part in a range of di erent events.


STEM week in the Junior School was a resounding success, with students inspired to think about what they could achieve in the field of STEM. Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of activities. They developed their knowledge and understanding of the STEM disciplines and how these are closely linked. Each grade chose a global issue to inquire into, discussing the impact they have on our planet. Some of the highlights included di erent natural disasters in Pre-KG, Grade 2 inquired into the rising sea levels, Grade 3 looked at viruses and Grade 5 completed an oil spill challenge.
At the end of the week, students had the opportunity to design their own pavilion for Expo 2020. They thought about what would make their pavilion unique by considering what innovative features it would have, what technology there would be, and what world issues they would highlight and help to find a solution for. Congratulations to the winners and runners up of the competition for your excellent and innovative designs.

By Frances Scanlon



As part of our Unit of Inquiry, ‘People are responsible for living things,’ Posh Paw’s brought us their petting zoo. This gave the students an opportunity to learn about how to care for di erent pets and their needs, such as what they eat, where they sleep and how they clean themselves. The students demonstrated responsibility holding and caring for the large assortment of animals. There were also many risk-takers, touching and holding the snake or holding the cockatoo on their arm or head. It was truly a memorable and educational learning experience.







Thursday 3rd March saw the 25th annual celebration of World Book Day. Students and colleagues in the Junior School eagerly came to school dressed as their favourite book characters and the level of creation and imagination was incredible. We saw such variety, from The Stick Man to Alice in Wonderland and Sherlock Holmes and Lower School enjoyed seeing everyone’s costumes during their parade around school. Throughout the day, students took part in a range of activities to enjoy the pleasure of reading. Classes buddied up to support younger children with their reading and students brought their favourite book to school to recommend to their friends. Students also made trailers to advertise their favourite books and challenged themselves when completing World Book Day masterclasses designed by authors. The day was thoroughly enjoyable, and students recognised not only how lucky they are to have such a wide range of books to choose from, but also how enjoyable it can be to pick up a book and read.


It has been a wonderful half term since restrictions eased. Teachers across the school were very keen to make-up for missed opportunities and this lead 1000 students enjoying day trips o site since February. In the JS the highlights were the Grade 4 and Grade 5 Adventure days at the Umm Al Quwain Marine Club. Expo 2020 also provided excitement as we took Grade trips from Grade 1 through to Grade 10, with over 800 Students visiting the di erent journeys and pavilions.







