Yearbook 2018-19

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!"#$%"#&'()&'!(#$%$** It seems far too short a time, to have led this school . . .

I arrived in Dubai nearly three years ago with a set of agreed architectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drawings, a construction schedule, ER EGEHIQMG TPER ERH E WYMXI SJ SJ½GIW MR XLI 7SFLE 7ETTLMVI FYMPHMRK MR &YWMRIWW &E] +ISVKMRE ;MPPMEQW NSMRIH QI RSX XSS PSRK EJXIV ERH HMH WXIVPMRK [SVO MR EWWIWWMRK .YRMSV 7GLSSP WXYHIRXW JSV IRXV] 3ZIV XLI JSPPS[MRK RMRI QSRXLW [I QIX [MXL LYRHVIHW SJ TVSWTIGXMZI TEVIRXW SJ XLI 7GLSSP many of them for an hour or so, some for much more than that. And to those parents I promised much . . .

I promised a school in which their child would â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;matterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be well-known, appreciated and recognised as an individual. I promised an academically ambitious education, with a deep focus on subject specialism. I promised a broad range of extra-curricular activities in order that their children could â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;try themselves outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in a variety of ways. I promised professional teachers who would introduce their subjects with enthusiasm and drive. I promised not just to emulate, but to replicate as closely as possible, the quality and standards SJ 2SVXL 0SRHSR 'SPPIKMEXI 7GLSSP We opened, as you will know, with the families of 243 students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; families who trusted those promises.

- PIEZI XLI 7GLSSP [MXL ETTVS\MQEXIP] WXYHIRXW SR VSPP JSV XLI RI[ XIVQ MR 7ITXIQFIV %RH - QYWX confess to feeling immensely proud of what we as a community have achieved together in just two short ]IEVW SJ STIVEXMSR - LSTI ]SY JIIP XLSWI TVSQMWIW LEZI FIIR JYP½PPIH %VI XLIVI XLMRKW [I GER HS FIXXIV# Of course there are.

8LIVI EP[E]W [MPP FI %W -´ZI WEMH FIJSVI E LEPPQEVO SJ 2SVXL 0SRHSR 'SPPIKMEXI 7GLSSPW MW E VIPIRXPIWW drive for self-evaluation and improvement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an extraordinary experience for me both personally and professionally, leading this school. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been wonderfully rewarding, and I must pay tribute here to the QIQSV] SJ &IVRMGI 1G'EFI [LS KEZI QI XLMW STTSVXYRMX] ,EVH EW MX MW XS PIEZI - HS WS ORS[MRK XLEX XLI 7GLSSP MW MR XLI WEJIWX SJ LERHW RSX NYWX MR XLEX .EQMI 1SREKLER MW YRMUYIP] UYEPM½IH XS PIEH MX EPXLSYKL XLEX MR MXWIPJ MW E KVIEX GSQJSVX FYX EPWS MR XLI ORS[PIHKI XLEX there exists now a body of staff, of students, of parents, and of course of governors, who understand what this school is, and should be. Not only do they know it, intellectually, but they â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it. And that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feelingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, LEVH EW MX MW XS HI½RI MW [LEX QEOIW XLI 7GLSSP MR Q] ZMI[ ER MRWXMXYXMSR XLEX MW ZIV] WTIGMEP 8LERO ]SY to those parents who trusted the promises I made, and who have contributed so positively to our school community.

8LERO ]SY XS XLI WXEJJ [LS XSSO E GLERGI SR E FVERH RI[ ZIRXYVI ERH LEZI IQFVEGIH XLI 20'7 IXLSW WS whole-heartedly. And thank you, more than anyone, to the students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for you have been truly exceptional.

You have embraced the opportunities presented to you with such bravery, with such spirit, with such energy and determination . .

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+$,,(-$'.#"/'01$'21(3#/() (IEV 20'7 (YFEM *EQMP] Congratulations on another successful year. It gives me great satisfaction to learn about the progress and achievements of the students. Their successes in so many areas, ranging from academic pursuits to those in sports, arts and beyond, exemplify the true WTMVMX SJ 20'7 8LI ±7TMVMX SJ XLI 7GLSSP ² MW XLI VIWYPX SJ EPGLIQ] that enables committed and talented staff to deliver a truly ambitious education, while ensuring every child matters.

I am delighted to report that our community continues to grow and attract families that share our ethos and education values.

There can be no greater endorsement of the school and the team than that of an ever-increasing number of discerning parents [LS GLSSWI XS IRVSPP XLIMV GLMPHVIR MR 20'7 (YFEM 8LERO ]SY parents, for your helpful feedback and support that have allowed the school to grow responsibly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member of the start-up and leadership team here in Dubai, I have no doubts that under his leadership 20'7 (YFEM [MPP GSRXMRYI XS QSZI JVSQ WXVIRKXL XS WXVIRKXL ;I PSSO JSV[EVH XS WYTTSVXMRK LMQ ERH his team in the coming years.

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Ajay Rajendran Chairman 7SFLE +VSYT

4(#$)0'5"6$#)"#' North London Collegiate Dubai has seen the successful completion of its second academic year; it is hard to imagine that we are still a new school with a growing reputation.

-R Q] VSPI EW +SZIVRSV SJ 20'7 (YFEM - LEZI FIIR TVMZMPIKIH XS [MXRIWW XLI YRGSQTVSQMWMRK HIHMGEXMSR of the teams who work tirelessly to safeguard the children, and the teachers who work hard to deliver a XVYP] EQFMXMSYW 20'7 IHYGEXMSR (YVMRK XLI EGEHIQMG ]IEV XLI QEREKIQIRX XIEQ ERH WXEJJ EPWS TVITEVIH JSV XLI MQTIRHMRK 4=4 ERH 1=4 EYXLSVMWEXMSR ZMWMXW [LMGL [IVI RS QIER JIEX ERH 8IVQ WE[ 2SVXL 0SRHSR 'SPPIKMEXI 7GLSSP (YFEM WYGGIWWJYPP] FIGSQI E JYPP] EYXLSVMWIH -& WGLSSP MR SRP] MXW WIGSRH ]IEV Not only is much expected of the children, but there is a strong sense that all staff also give themselves ambitious targets too.

1ER] SJ YW TEVIRXW XSSO JYPP] GEPGYPEXIH VMWOW XS MRZIWX MR SYV GLMPHVIR´W JYXYVI EX E RI[ WGLSSP MR (YFEM %W I look back over the last two years, my husband and I personally feel it was the best decision, as we have witnessed the exponential development of our four children in an academic, sporting and social sense; I am sure other parents will agree that the teaching faculty has been most impressive and responsible for much of this.

Amazingly, the parents and students, who have not known each other for long, have come together on numerous occasions to develop a strong sense of community. This was most apparent on the incredibly successful International Day Picnic, organised by the Parents Guild and other parent volunteers. It was wonderful for the children to experience the food and cultures from all over the world, giving them a better understanding of the world at large. In addition, parents who have volunteered as Class Links, must be thanked, as they give up much of their time to help new parents adjust, and assist current parents liaise between teachers and the school.

-R XLI 4) HITEVXQIRX QER] WTSVXMRK XIEQW LEH E RYQFIV SJ KVIEX WYGGIWWIW IWTIGMEPP] XLI .YRMSV 7GLSSP 7[MQ 7UYEH [LS KVEHYEXIH JVSQ XLI FSXXSQ HMZMWMSR XS XLI WIGSRH HMZMWMSR FIEXMRK QER] [IPP ORS[R ERH IWXEFPMWLIH WGLSSPW EX XLI (%47% W[MQ ½REPW EX ,EQHER 7TSVXW 'SQTPI\ In a transient nation like Dubai, we parents and children must say goodbye with heavy hearts to founding XIEGLIVW ERH QEREKIQIRX WXEJJ [LS HYI XS TIVWSREP GMVGYQWXERGIW LEZI LEH XS PIEZI YW 1ER] SJ YW [MPP miss you all, and thank you for the dedication that you have shown to our children.

7EHP] [I EPWS WE] KSSHF]I XS SYV ½VWX JSYRHMRK 4VMRGMTEP 1V (ERMIP 0I[MW [LS LEW HIZSXIH XLI PEWX XLVII years to making the school the success that it is today along with this team. We do wish him all the best EW LI VIXYVRW XS XLI 9/ XS FI [MXL LMW JEQMP] ERH XS SZIVWII XLI MRXIVREXMSREP 20'7 WGLSSPW - EQ WYVI XLI WXYHIRX FSH] [MPP NSMR QI MR [IPGSQMRK 1V 1SREKLER EW XLI RI[ MRGSQMRK 4VMRGMTEP SJ 20'7 (YFEM ERH EPWS XLI RI[ GSLSVX JSV 7ITXIQFIV

Edwina Viel Parent Governor 20'7 (YFEM

+$,,(-$'.#"/'01$'7$(&'".'89)3"#':;1""* As we come to the end of the second year, I feel a sense of pride with all that has been achieved across XLI .YRMSV 7GLSSP -R 7ITXIQFIV [I [IPGSQIH QER] RI[ JEQMPMIW XS XLI 7GLSSP HSYFPMRK MR WM^I -X [EW PSZIP] XS WII ER EVVE] SJ RI[ JEGIW ERH SJ GSYVWI [IPGSQI FEGO WXYHIRXW JVSQ =IEV %PP XLI RI[ WXYHIRXW LEZI WIXXPIH MR [IPP MRXS PMJI MR XLI .YRMSV 7GLSSP ERH MX LEW FIIR ER MRGVIHMFP] EGXMSR TEGOIH ]IEV ,MKLPMKLXW JSV QI MRGPYHI XLI TVSHYGXMSRW 7TSVXW (E]W XLI ;MRXIV *E]VI ERH *SYRHIVW (E] all class assemblies and the International Picnic. These events provide opportunities to bring the school GSQQYRMX] XSKIXLIV ERH HIQSRWXVEXI XLI IWWIRGI SJ 20'7 3YV XIEGLIVW LEZI MRWTMVIH ERH IRXLYWIH XLI WXYHIRXW XLMW ]IEV [MXL XLIQIH [IIOW WYGL EW 7GMIRGI ;IIO +VIIR ;IIO ERH &SSO ;IIO 8LIWI IZIRXW LIPT XS WXVIRKXLIR XLEX PSZI SJ WYFNIGX ERH XLMVWX JSV PIEVRMRK 8LI WYGGIWWJYP MRXVSHYGXMSR SJ %GEHIQMG 7SGMIXMIW MR .ERYEV] LEW EPWS TVSZMHIH STTSVXYRMXMIW JSV WXYHIRXW XS TYVWYI XLIMV MRXIVIWXW MR TEVXMGYPEV WYFNIGXW 8LI .YRMSV 7GLSSP GSRXMRYIW XS FI E FY^^ SJ I\GMXIQIRX with students engaged in rich learning experiences both in and out of the classroom including trips, VIWMHIRXMEPW ZMWMXMRK WTIEOIVW QMRM I\LMFMXMSRW ERH XLVSYKL XLI I\XIRWMZI )'% TVSKVEQQI The students have embraced life to the full and as well as many achievements in the classroom, there have FIIR I\GITXMSREP EGLMIZIQIRXW MR 7TSVX IWTIGMEPP] W[MQQMRK ERH XLI %VXW 7IIMRK XLI WXYHIRXW KVS[ MR GSR½HIRGI XLMW ]IEV XV]MRK XLIQWIPZIW SYX ERH EWTMVMRK XS FI XLI FIWX XLI] GER FI LEW FIIR ER EFWSPYXI pleasure.

Working with a team of dedicated, caring teachers and delightful students so willing to learn has made SYV WIGSRH ]IEV IZIR QSVI QIQSVEFPI 'SRKVEXYPEXMSRW XS EPP XLI .YRMSV WXEJJ ¯ [I EVI RS[ SJ½GMEPP] authorised to offer the PYP. The support from parents this year has been incredible. I would like to personally thank all of you for your HIHMGEXMSR ERH GSQQMXQIRX XS XLI 7GLSSP 20'7 MW WYGL E WTIGMEP TPEGI XS FI ERH - EQ MQQIRWIP] TVSYH XS FI TEVX SJ WYGL E LEVQSRMSYW ¾SYVMWLMRK GSQQYRMX]

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Georgina Williams ,IEH SJ *MVWX 7GLSSP 20'7 (YFEM

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;S[ ;LEX E WYTIV EQE^MRK ]IEV 4VI /+ 'EQIPW LEZI LEH ;I LEZI I\TPSVIH challenged ourselves and had many adventures in and around the school; we now GPMQF XLI WXEMVW [MXL GSR½HIRGI GEPP XS SYV XIEGLIVW ERH JVMIRHW ERH EVI VMWO takers in all we do.

We started the year with a real bang, learning the African drum with Dubai Drums and exploring how music makes us feel. Our class became a real party, with instruments loudly playing and dances performed with enthusiasm and joy; our favourite moment was being able to share our talents with our families in our ³1YWMGEP 'IPIFVEXMSR´ MR XLI 4%' ;MXL SYV KVS[MRK GSR½HIRGI ERH GYVMSWMX] [I PIEVRX EPP EFSYX GSPSYVW MR SYV [SVPH ;I YWIH WGMIRXM½G TVMRGMTPIW XS MRZIWXMKEXI LS[ GSPSYVW GLERKI ERH LS[ XLI IRZMVSRQIRX MR¾YIRGIW GSPSYV 3YV XVMT XS 1MVEGPI +EVHIR WTEVOIH SYV MHIEW ERH our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Colour Celebrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; turned all of us multicoloured with our fabulous Colour Run. Our questioning skills lead us on a journey determining what was living and why. We keenly used magnifying glasses to observe insects, plants and animals and our hands to dig holes and plant seeds. Our trips and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;living thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visits let us practice what responsible humans we are and demonstrate our respect for all PMZMRK XLMRKW JVSQ TMGOMRK ZIKIXEFPIW ERH JIIHMRK XLI KSEXW EX &MS*EVQ %P %MR XS PIEVRMRK LS[ -WPE LIPTW XEOI GEVI SJ LIV PMXXPI WMWXIV )WQI As we have grown this year, we have come to realise that we are all different and unique, with strengths and weaknesses. We learn through practice and we are all amazing human beings. This year we have made so many new friends, learnt how to play together, listen to each other and communicate our feelings. We are WYTIVWXEVW ERH PSSO JSV[EVH XS SYV RI\X EHZIRXYVI XSKIXLIV MR /+ EX 20'7 Dubai.

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The children really have been amazing this year and I cannot believe it is already XMQI JSV XLIQ XS QSZI SR XS /+ ;I LEZI PIEVRIH WS QYGL [I LEZI FIIR musicians, artists, animal lovers, investigators and learned all about appreciating ourselves.

8LI 7ERH GEXW LEZI FVSYKLX QI WS QYGL TVMHI ERH LETTMRIWW XLIMV IEKIVRIWW to learn and their bright and sparkling personalities have really shone through.

The children are so wonderful, their fantastic imaginations have been brought to life and they’ve shared their creative thinking with each other; they listen to one another and have taken into account each other’s feelings.

- [SYPH EPWS PMOI XS I\TVIWW Q] ETTVIGMEXMSR XS EPP SJ XLI 7ERH 'EXW´ TEVIRXW JSV EPP of your active contributions and your unfailing support.

We really have had the most fantastic year.

I think you’re all very special, I wanted you to know.

This year has been amazing, I’m so sad to see you go.

We’ve done so much together, we’ve smiled, learned and laughed.

We’ve read fantastic stories and made so many crafts.

The thing that makes you wonderful, and will shine through all you do.

Is just to be yourself and be proud that you are you! &YX RS[ XLI XMQI LEW GSQI [I VIEPP] QYWX WE] KSSHF]I 3R XS ]SYV RI\X EHZIRXYVI RS[ WTVIEH ]SYV [MRKW ERH ¾]©

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8IEGLIV +3,,'<$*3;="63; 8LMW ]IEV LEW FIIR XLI QSWX EQE^MRK ]IEV JYPP SJ KVIEX IZIRXW PMOI 7GMIRGI [IIO )KK LYRX 'SPSYV VYR *SYRHIVW (E] -RXIVREXMSREP 4MGRMG ERH IZIR E ZMWMX F] 4SWL 4E[W 4IXXMRK *EVQ - LEZI IRNS]IH [EXGLMRK ]SY KVS[ TPE] ERH PIEVR ERH - EQ WS proud to have been a part of your preschool year. It is absolutely fascinating how dedicated and disciplined you have been to your studies, as well as friendly and OMRH XS EPP QIQFIVW SJ 20'7 GSQQYRMX] You are each amazing and wonderful and each of you has such an amazing personality. There have been so many moments to remember and so many lovely friendships made throughout the year. We have laughed all together so much at EPP ]SYV JYRR] [MXX] GSQQIRXW - EQ KPEH XS WII Q] FEFMIW KVS[ MRXS GSR½HIRX capable and affectionate little humans. I hope that you will continue to enjoy WGLSSP [MXL XLI WEQI I\GMXIQIRX ERH PSZI JSV PIEVRMRK XLEX ]SY LEZI RS[ /IIT making good choices and work hard every day. Always remember, you are each absolutely precious and it has been an honour to be your teacher.

Good luck next year, you are going to be amazing!

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8IEGLIV +3,,'<$*3;="63; 8LMW ]IEV LEW FIIR XLI QSWX EQE^MRK ]IEV JYPP SJ KVIEX IZIRXW PMOI 7GMIRGI [IIO )KK LYRX 'SPSYV VYR *SYRHIVW (E] -RXIVREXMSREP 4MGRMG ERH IZIR E ZMWMX F] 4SWL 4E[W 4IXXMRK *EVQ - LEZI IRNS]IH [EXGLMRK ]SY KVS[ TPE] ERH PIEVR ERH - EQ WS proud to have been a part of your preschool year. It is absolutely fascinating how dedicated and disciplined you have been to your studies, as well as friendly and OMRH XS EPP QIQFIVW SJ 20'7 GSQQYRMX] You are each amazing and wonderful and each of you has such an amazing personality. There have been so many moments to remember and so many lovely friendships made throughout the year. We have laughed all together so much at EPP ]SYV JYRR] [MXX] GSQQIRXW - EQ KPEH XS WII Q] FEFMIW KVS[ MRXS GSR½HIRX capable and affectionate little humans. I hope that you will continue to enjoy WGLSSP [MXL XLI WEQI I\GMXIQIRX ERH PSZI JSV PIEVRMRK XLEX ]SY LEZI RS[ /IIT making good choices and work hard every day. Always remember, you are each absolutely precious and it has been an honour to be your teacher.

Good luck next year, you are going to be amazing!

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DOLPHINS /+

8IEGLIV +3,,'>(01(*3$'?**$) We began our year in the same classroom, &YX RSXLMRK [EW XLI WEQI - JIPX MQTIRHMRK HSSQ The chairs grew taller, and the boxes of toys seemed smaller, 7SQI JEQMPMEV JEGIW EVVMZIH ERH SXLIVW [IVI JVIWL XS Q] I]IW I had quite a nervous tum, but as soon as we had begun, 1] JVMIRHW LIPTIH XLI RIVZIW KS E[E] [I NYWX JSGYWIH SR SYV JYR We began learning letters, 1MWW %PPIR EP[E]W LIPTMRK YW XS KIX FIXXIV Now we can read our books, rather than just having a look, Numbers have special names, and help you to play fun games, 7LEVMRK WLSYPH FI JEMV ERH XLIVI´W E FMK HMJJIVIRGI FIX[IIR E GYFI ERH E WUYEVI ;SVHW GERRSX FI NYQFPI ½RKIV WTEGIW QIER MX´W RSX FYQFPI Trying is important. &IMRK ]SYV FIWX WLSYPH FI MVVIPIZERX XS XLI VIWX We focus on progress, not just some silly test, That won’t really help us.

We have grown in much more than just height, 3YV EFMPMX] MW KMZMRK /+ E JVMKLX We’ve perfected the sensible walk, &YX QYGL QSVI MQTVIWWMZI MW LS[ [I XEPO Debating topics of culture, religion and emotions, With enough sensitivity to avoid commotion, We love to sing, act and dance, Actually, we’re capable of anything- just give us the chance!

We’re ready for our next chapter, %JXIV E JERXEWXMG ]IEV ½PPIH [MXL PEYKLXIV /+ LEW FIIR ER EQE^MRK VMHI %RH [I [MPP EP[E]W FI (SPTLMRW ½PPIH [MXL TVMHI

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Flamingoes /+

8IEGLIV +3,,'@/3*A'7(##3,") ;LEX E ]IEV MX LEW FIIR JSV XLI JEFYPSYW *PEQMRKSIW -X LEW FIIR E TPIEWYVI XS [EXGL IEGL QIQFIV SJ XLI GPEWW KVS[ ERH ¾SYVMWL 8LI GLMPHVIR LEZI FIIR SR ER incredible journey, demonstrating their ability to be resilient, opened minded and caring individuals.

3YV NSYVRI] WXEVXIH FEGO MR 7ITXIQFIV [LIR QER] GLMPHVIR ER\MSYWP] IRXIVIH XLI GPEWWVSSQ JSV XLI ½VWX XMQI YRWYVI SJ [LEX PMJI MR /+ [SYPH FI PMOI 7MRGI XLIR XLI children have formed positive relationships with their peers and the adults around them.The children can now often be seen and heard chatting and giggling throughout the day.

The children have shown enthusiasm and commitment when unpicking and learning about our central ideas. A few moments that stand out to me from the year are the %VX )\LMFMXMSR MR [LMGL XLI GLMPHVIR YWIH XLIMV EVXMWXMG WOMPPW XS VI GVIEXI TMIGIW SJ art from famous artists and made connections between the style and the message the artist was trying to portray.

7IGSRHP] [EW SYV GIPIFVEXMSR [IIO HYVMRK [LMGL [I PIEVRX EFSYX ,SPM 7SRKOVER Chinese New Year, Day of the Dead and Carnival; the children relished taking part in these celebrations. An image that will stay with me forever is the children covered head to toe in colored powdered paint! *MREPP] [LIR I\TPSVMRK ³;LS ;I %VI´ XLI GLMPHVIR TYPPIH XSKIXLIV XLIMV PIEVRMRK to create exceptional posters, drawing on similarities and differences between themselves and others. I was blown away with the way the children stood in front SJ XLI GPEWW ERH GSQQYRMGEXIH XLIMV MHIEW [MXL WYGL GSR½HIRGI % ZIV] XSYGLMRK moment was when the children explained to me that although we may look different or think differently, we are all special. This just highlighted for me the exceptional character of each of the children!

- [MPP FI WEH XS WII Q] JEFYPSYW *PEQMRKSIW PIEZI /+ ERH QEOI XLI XVERWMXMSR XS /+ FYX - ORS[ XLEX IEGL SJ XLIQ [MPP WYGGIIH HYI XS XLIMV TSWMXMZI SYXPSSO ERH charming personalities!

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8IEGLIV +3,,'B#""=$, 3R XLI ½VWX HE] SJ XIVQ - [EW KVIIXIH EX XLI GPEWWVSSQ HSSV F] MRUYMWMXMZI WQMPMRK JEGIW [LS [IVI GYVMSYW EFSYX XLI EHZIRXYVI ELIEH &] XLI XMQI TQ GEQI XLSWI JEGIW [IVI FIEQMRK [MXL TVMHI XLEX XLI] LEH GSQTPIXIH XLIMV ½VWX HE] SJ /+ ERH XLEX XLI] LEH QEHI PSXW SJ RI[ JVMIRHW %W XLI ½VWX [IIO SJ WGLSSP GEQI XS ER IRH I knew that the Whales were ready to face any challenge that lay ahead. !e have worked together to become inquirers, discovering who we are and the world around us.

"ETTMRIWW ½PPIH XLI GPEWW IEGL HE] EW SYV ORS[PIHKI KVI[ JVSQ HMJJIVIRX TPE] All of us were risk-takers, becoming stars of the stage as we dared to sing, dance and speak. #earning to read and write was new knowledge to us all, but our lives remained balanced as we swam, danced and sung each week. $ach day grew more exciting as we continued to play, conducting experiments and building many things out of clay. %ucceeding in everything we have done, our personalities and character have grown to who we have now become.

The Whales class is full of characters who are ambitious, caring and open-minded ERH XLI] [MPP GSRXMRYI XS [EPO XLVSYKL XLIMV 20'7 NSYVRI] [MXL WYGGIWW ERH KPII

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Stingrays /+

I am so unbelievably proud of how each of you have progressed this year, not just with your learning but your determination, resilience, and independence. You have made each day enjoyable and I know that every single one of you are going to shine next year. !"#"$%&$'$(%))("$&*+"),%-.$/$'+$.*%-.$)*$+%&&0 Charlie- Your cheeky smile when you walk through the door and the constant determination you have shown to your learning 1*2#3$,S[ TVSYH - ORS[ ]SY EVI ERH - EQ [LIR ]SY VIGIMZI ³7XEV SJ XLI (E]´© even if you don’t show it!’

4'#'3 The exceptional motivation you show towards your work and how hard working you are 5')%'&3 How patient you have become and the care you show for your work 5'('63$ How you have persevered throughout the year-you should be extremely proud of yourself.

7'-%"(3 Your positive attitude towards every learning experience and piece of work I give you 8,%(%99'3 &IMRK MQTVIWWIH HEMP] F] XLI GEVI ERH HIHMGEXMSR ]SY WLS[ XS[EVHW ]SYV work :"+%3$;EXGLMRK ]SY KVS[ MRXS ER EVXMGYPEXI ERH XLSYKLXJYP ]SYRK PEH] FYX EP[E]W [MXL E LMRX SJ WEWWMRIWW /&&'+3$How passionate you are about your learning and how you have become a walking and talking dictionary! ;#""<,'3 Your calm, considerate and friendly approach towards everyone around you =,'2#>'3 How you have listened to every piece of feedback I have given you, taken it on board and excelled in your learning 5'#>'+3$;EXGLMRK ]SYV GSR½HIRGI MR ]SYV S[R EFMPMXMIW HIZIPST E PMXXPI QSVI IEGL day and that wonderful smile when you are proud of yourself! ?'>'-3 7IIMRK LS[ MRHITIRHIRX ]SY LEZI FIGSQI ERH LS[ LETT] ]SY EVI XS FI MR school makes my job a lot more enjoyable! @'%A'-3$How you have continued to challenge yourself throughout the year and are PIEZMRK /+ XLI QSWX WIRWMFPI ERH TSPMXI ]SYRK QER !2&'>-3 Watching you grow into a mature and independent young man who has XLI GSR½HIRGI XS WTIEO XS IZIV]SRI PMXIVEPP] IZIV]SRI EVSYRH LMQ 8LERO ]SY JSV E [SRHIVJYP ]IEV ERH HI½RMXIP] SRI - [MPP VIQIQFIV

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Geckos /+

Wow! What a year we have all had together, so much learning and enthusiasm has been shared and we are so proud of how far each of you have come on your journey XLVSYKL /+ ;I LEZI LEH E KVIEX XMQI I\TPSVMRK HMJJIVIRX EVIEW SJ PIEVRMRK ERH ]SY LEZI FIIR WS MRUYMWMXMZI [MXL ]SYV UYIWXMSRW ERH VIWIEVGL WOMPPW 1MWW (]FEPP ERH - have thoroughly enjoyed watching you all grow and change into superstar Geckos, you really have been such a fantastic class. ,IVI EVI WSQI PMXXPI XLMRKW XLEX [I [MPP QMWW B'C*<3 Your cheeky smile and genuine enthusiasm for all the work you are asked to do.

D'>+**#3 =SYV KVIEX WIRWI SJ LYQSYV ERH JSGYWIH HIXIVQMREXMSR XS KIX SR ]SYV WTIPPMRKW XS IEVR E 7%08 FYVKIV E%F%-%'3 Your kindness towards others and when you are really proud because you know you have achieved something great, but are still a little shy when celebrating your achievements.

E"%('3 ;EXGLMRK ]SYV WIPJ GSR½HIRGI FPSWWSQ EW ]SYV JVMIRHWLMTW KVS[ ERH ]SYV amazing artistic skills! /+'-3$Your motivation of others and incredibly kind and helpful character which shines through.

G*A,%3$Your ability to astonish me with your general knowledge and your inquisitive REXYVI XS ½RH SYX QSVI HF'3$Your ability to excel in so many areas of your learning and the great empathy you show others in class. ;,+"A3$=SYV GLIIO] REXYVI ERH LS[ QYGL ]SYV WIPJ GSR½HIRGI LEW KVS[R WIIMRK you become so proud of your work.

1*2#$;(%3 Your maturity to be able to carefully follow advice and your determination to produce the best work that you can.

E'%),3$Your ability to challenge yourself and your polite and caring nature towards your friends. :%F'3$;EXGLMRK ]SYV WIPJ GSR½HIRGI ERH MRHITIRHIRGI FPSWWSQ WS QYGL WS XLEX ]SY EVI RS[ XLI SRI [MXL ]SYV LERH YT ½VWX XS ERW[IV E UYIWXMSR ;#>'-3$Your determination to become the best that you can be and your caring attitude towards your friends.

B'-'3$The sass and self-belief that you have channeled into becoming an inquisitive ERH GSR½HIRX PIEVRIV ;%A"-3 Your ability to amaze me with your understanding and your evolution into a complete chatterbox this year!

Thank you for a fabulous year,

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Meerkats /+

8IEGLIV +3,,'D"/*3)' I am so proud of your hard work this year. Not only have you amazed me with your academic abilities, but you have proven to have excellent wit, determination and very kind hearts. You have come so far this year and I cannot wait to hear about IZIV]XLMRK XLEX ]SY [MPP KS SR XS EGLMIZI ,IVI EVI E JI[ XLMRKW XLEX - [MPP QMWW I'("-)%-"3 Your bubbly, warm personality and your brilliant sense of humour. I will miss your enthusiasm for anything and everything!

HA*'#A*3$ The way you explain your learning with such enthusiasm- you have entertained us all with your dramatic re-enactment of events!

5'#%"$B*&"9,3$The care and love you show towards your friends and your amazing imagination! !'A(">3$How resilient you have become over the year and your cheeky smile when you know you have done something you weren’t supposed to! :',%+'3$8LI [E] ]SY TYX IJJSVX MRXS IZIV]XLMRK ]SY HS ERH XLI GEVI ERH PSZI you have for everyone around you. !2+J'3$,S[ ]SY LEZI KVS[R MR GSR½HIRGI WMRGI XLI WXEVX SJ XLI ]IEV ERH [MPP RS[ try any task that is put in front of you!

H(%-'3$The determination and dedication you have shown in your work and your helpful, kind nature in the classroom.

H#%C3$Listening to your hilarious stories and your dry sense of humour- you are a real character!

K')%+'3$ How caring and kind you are to everyone around you and the sheer HIXIVQMREXMSR ]SY LEZI WLS[R MR ]SYV PIEVRMRK IWTIGMEPP] MR 1EXL ?'>%3$$8LI [E] ]SY EVI EFPI XS XIPP E WXSV] [MXL WYGL IRXLYWMEWQ ERH GSR½HIRGI - will miss how polite and sincere you are. :'-%'3 How fun and bubbly you are! You have a wonderful sense of humour and have given us a lot of laughs this year!

5*,'+"A3$ ;EXGLMRK ]SYV GSR½HIRGI KVS[ -´Q ZIV] TVSYH SJ ]SYV EGLMIZIQIRX this year and I will miss the look on your face when you are praised.

E%(%'3$Your warm, calm manner and the way you greet everybody with a smile In the morning.You have worked so hard this year. ;("L'-A#*&3$Your wit and remarkable attitude to learning as well as your non-stop chattering!

Thank you for being such a wonderful class. I will miss you all dearly and wish you luck in all that you do.

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8IEGLIV '+3,,'>""#1()'?E&9*F>(E3 %W [I VIžIGX SR SYV WIGSRH ]IEV EX 20'7 (YFEM ERH [LEX E ]IEV [I LEZI LEH we think about all of our achievements and proudest moments with big smiles on our faces - from dressing up as a host of different book characters to becoming mad little scientists and investigating a crime scene - we have had an action packed year!

8LI PMXXPI 7ERH GEXW ERH 8MKIVW SJ PEWX ]IEV LEZI KVS[R MRXS PSZMRK PS]EP PIETMRK Leopards! With new friends, new interests and new passions - exploring all of their exciting possibilities. Always ready for knowledge, the Leopards have learnt to be resilient and inquisitive when working on new problems; they have shown cooperation and collaboration when working as part of a team and they have displayed compassion and empathy when faced with moral dilemmas.

8LMROMRK FEGO SYV ½RIWX QSQIRXW MR XLI 0ISTEVHW GPEWW EP[E]W MRZSPZIH E FY^^ SJ engagement in the classroom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We have been great mathematicians, solving problems in lots of different ways. We have been creative writers, using our imaginations to write adventure stories. We have been inquisitive scientists, asking questions and testing our theories. We have been passionate artists, developing the ability to I\TVIWW SYVWIPZIW &YX QSWX MQTSVXERXP] [I LEZI FIIR VMWO XEOIVW ÂŻ EP[E]W [MPPMRK to risk failure in order to learn something new.

This year, we have had the chance to be inventors, environmentalists, presenters and performers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we cannot wait to see what Grade 2 holds for us!

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peacocks +VEHI

8IEGLIV +3,,'2*(3#$'G3)& Once upon a time in an Arabian Desert, there was a class full of proud Peacocks at 20'7 (YFEM 8LI 4IEGSGOW [IVI VMWO XEOMRK STIR QMRHIH WXYHIRXW [LS IQFVEGIH every learning opportunity that came their way.

Over the year the Peacocks became excellent readers, marvellous mathematicians, super scientists and inquisitive inquirers. They became wonderful actors and performers who exhibited their talents during the Winter Production, their class EWWIQFP] ERH *SYRHIVW HE] TVSHYGXMSRW The Peacocks were a creative, colourful bunch who loved opportunities to dress YT SR HE]W WYGL EW ;SVPH &SSO HE] 1EH 7GMIRXMWXW HE] +VIIR (E] ERH QER] QSVI They thrived during our weekly ‘Wonderwall time’, which was the highlight of the weekly timetable for the children. No challenge was too tough for the Peacocks as they were resilient throughout and always tried their best.

As the academic year came to a close, the Peacocks were prepared for their future; they were ready to ‘strut their stuff’ and sprout their spectacular feathers. The Peacocks knew as long as they remained an inner Peacock, they would be ready to embrace any challenge that came their way, enabling them to live happily ever after.

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;LEX ER EQE^MRK ]IEV MX LEW FIIR JSV XLI &EHKIVW GPEWW &EGO MR 7ITXIQFIV [I WXEVXIH SYV WGLSSP ]IEV [MXL E WQEPP GSQQYRMX] SJ IPIZIR PIEVRIVW OIIR XS ½RH out about the different systems that help our school to function. We took a ride on (YFEM´W &MK &YW 8SYV XS WIEVGL SYV GMX] JSV HMJJIVIRX W]WXIQW 8S I\LMFMX SYV PIEVRMRK [I GVIEXIH SYV S[R GMXMIW YWMRK VIG]GPIH NYRO >E]H ERH %VLEER IZIR FYMPX XLI &YVN /LEPMJE Next, we explored our bodies and looked at how exercise and healthy eating help us maintain a balanced lifestyle. Hattie enjoyed investigating how children’s growth EJJIGXW XLIMV VYRRMRK WTIIH ERH WLI GSQTIXIH [MXL +VEHI MR VEGIW XS ½RH SYX MJ older children are faster than younger children. Hassanain decided to try some new food at lunchtime after evaluating his own diet. He decided that apples make a great snack!

After the winter break, our class gained two new students and we began to I\TPSVI HMJJIVIRX GIPIFVEXMSRW JVSQ EVSYRH XLI [SVPH %RRE GSR½HIRXP] WTSOI XS YW EFSYX 'LMRIWI 2I[ =IEV ERH I\TPEMRIH XLI WMKRM½GERGI SJ XLI GSPSYV VIH ERH XLI 2MER 1ERLE GVIEXIH E FIEYXMJYP TSWXIV EPP EFSYX 6EQEHER ERH I\TPEMRIH [L] XLMW celebration was important to her family.

7SSR MX [EW XMQI JSV YW XS TVIWIRX SYV PIEVRMRK XS XLI .YRMSV WGLSSP %JXIV PIEVRMRK about different world habitats, Olivia and Yimo boldly presented letters they had written to Greenpeace about the habitat destruction that is eradicating the bamboo forests of China’s giant pandas. Our newest member of the class, Angel, wrote an informative letter explaining how plastic is polluting the habitats of whale sharks.

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3YV RI\X 9RMX SJ -RUYMV] XSSO YW SR E NSYVRI] XS -XEP] XS QIIX 0ISREVHS HE :MRGM We learned about his incredible inventions and artwork. Inspired by his designs, Lorenzo and Rhys created and tested parachutes made out of paper. They both decided that they should use some modern materials to make changes to their TVSXSX]TIW ERH EHHIH E TPEWXMG GERST] FIJSVI HVSTTMRK XLIQ JVSQ XLI XLMVH ¾SSV SJ XLI EXVMYQ .YWX PMOI VIEP MRZIRXSVW 0YOI ERH 7ERKFISQ HIWMKRIH ERH GVIEXIH VYFFIV band powered cars using recycled materials from home.

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The students have continued to amaze us this year, from outstanding productions, to extraordinary exhibitions, they certainly have not failed to impress. The wonderful team of teachers have planned exciting units of inquiry, as well as experiences, both in and out of the classroom, to further enhance their students’ learning. We have enjoyed exploring Green Planet; learnt how to prepare our planet for the JYXYVI EX 7YWXEMREFPI 'MX] VI¾IGXIH SR [LEX TEWX PMJI [EW PMOI [LMPWX EFSEVH XLI 5) -- HIZIPSTIH SYV %VEFMG speaking skills on a trip to Carrefour; applied our understanding of Physics when making earthquake proof WXVYGXYVIW EX 0IKSPERH ERH VI¾IGXIH SR XLI LMWXSV] SJ XLI 9%) EX XLI )XMLEH 1YWIYQ XS REQI NYWX E JI[ examples! Our body of young enquiring minds continue to challenge themselves, question their learning, and consistently demonstrate their commitment to reaching their full potential. )\XVE GYVVMGYPEV TVSZMWMSR LEW FIIR JYVXLIV IRLERGIH XLMW ]IEV [MXL XLI MQTPIQIRXEXMSR SJ %GEHIQMG 7SGMIXMIW MR XLI 0S[IV 7GLSSP 7XYHIRXW RS[ LEZI XLI STTSVXYRMX] XS PIEH E WSGMIX] MR E WYFNIGX XLI] EVI passionate about.The students have embraced this new leadership opportunity, and we have seen a total of IPIZIR RI[P] JSVQIH WSGMIXMIW HIZIPSTIH XLMW EGEHIQMG ]IEV JVSQ %VX XS ,MWXSV] XS 7GMIRGI XS -RRSZEXMSR to name just a few. I am excited to see societies continue to be developed next year. %FSZI EPP XLSYKL [LEX LEW FIIR QSWX WTIGMEP XS QI MW XLI GSRXMRYIH HIZIPSTQIRX SJ SYV 0S[IV 7GLSSP GSQQYRMX] E TPEGI [LIVI WXYHIRXW XLVMZI ERH [LIVI PIEVRMRK MW EX XLI LIEVX SJ EPP [I HS )ZIV]SRI MW welcomed warmly, well known, and given the platforms they need to succeed. As we come to the end of another successful year, I thank all the students, teachers, teaching assistants and parents, for their GSRXMRYIH WYTTSVX ERH GSQQMXQIRX XS XLI 7GLSSP ERH QEOMRK 20'7 (YFEM E XVYP] VIQEVOEFPI ERH WTIGMEP place.

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ARABIAN horses Grade 2

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Grade Two, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made me wonder How we would learn so much in just under 3RI ]IEV XSKIXLIV QSRXLW XS FI TVIGMWI And how I would work hard to entice The full potential within your brains 9RPSGO XLI TEWWMSR EWO UYIWXMSRW ERH XVEMR Ourselves to always strive for more When you brought so much through my door.

It has been my absolute pleasure to be your teacher this year. When I met you PEWX ]IEV [LMPWX ]SY [IVI WXMPP MR +VEHI ]SY [IVI EPVIEH] MRGVIHMFPI MR EPP ]SY LEH learned. It almost seemed impossible to think about how much more you could possibly change! You have taught me to be more compassionate, patient, mindful and resilient. Thank you.

Here is one word I would use to describe each and every one of you; Nikita - enchanting Ziad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; energetic 7MQEV EWWMHYSYW 1EMWMI ¯ GSRWMHIVEXI Deborah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; diligent 1EVMME ¯ HMKRM½IH Ihsan - comical 1EV]EQ ¯ EJJIGXMSREXI 9QEV IEVRIWX Zade - creative %P½I ¯ GSQTEWWMSREXI Alexandra - dynamic &EVGPE] HIFSREMV 7YRR] EQMEFPI Zakariya â&#x20AC;&#x201C; broad-minded Asiru â&#x20AC;&#x201C; studious /IIT WQMPMRK XV]MRK LEVH ERH FIMRK OMRH +SSH PYGO MR +VEHI - [MPP QMWW ]SY

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DESERT HARES Grade 2

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This year has been truly magical and it has been such a pleasure to be your teacher. ;I LEZI QEHI WS QER] QIQSVMIW XLEX [I [MPP EPP XVIEWYVI JSV E PMJI XMQI )ZIV] single one of you has matured beautifully in Grade 2 and I just know you are going to excel in Grade 3. I am going to miss you all very much, but I will be sure to come and see you lots in your new classes! Well done everyone! &elightful and determined Desert Hares, what an $xceptional year you have had! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve %hone brightly in Grade 2, $specially in the Wind and the Willows. What 'isk Takers you have been, (ackling challenges with such persistence and energy. "aving you as a class this year has been wondrous )nd fun.You are a 'eally brilliant, bunch of children with an $normous amount of potential. %ee you next year my lovely Desert Hares xxx

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Arabian Gazelles Grade 3

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What a fantastic year of learning and inquiry we have had in the Arabian Gazelles class. I feel incredibly proud to see the huge amount of progress that the students have made and the strong friendships that have been formed.

Relishing a challenge, the Arabian Gazelles have engaged well in a multitude of I\GMXMRK XEWOW JVSQ L]TSXLIWMWMRK MR 7GMIRGI TVITEVMRK ERH TVIWIRXMRK E ³(VEKSR´W Den’ style pitch in groups; giving stand out performances in the ‘Wind and the Willows’ production to experiencing many adventures and new experiences on XLI VIWMHIRXMEP XS /EPFE 8LI PMWX MW IRHPIWW 8LVSYKL SYV MRWTMVMRK 9RMX SJ -RUYMV] topics, students have worked collaboratively and many have shown some excellent leadership skills.

8LI %VEFMER +E^IPPIW LEZI JYPP] IQFVEGIH E VERKI SJ )\XVE 'YVVMGYPEV %GXMZMXMIW XLEX VI¾IGX XLIMV PSZI JSV WTSVX EGEHIQMG PIEVRMRK ERH XLIMV VMWO XEOMRK REXYVIW 8LI plethora of additional activities have led to some of the students representing the school in a multitude of forms and many memories being formed.

I wish the students a wonderful, well-deserved summer break, and every success with their future learning in Grade 4.

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red foxes Grade 3

8IEGLIV +3,,'8$,,3;('B#$%$# What a hullabaloo!

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6IH *S\IW MX LEW FIIR E TVMZMPIKI XS KIX XS ORS[ ]SY ERH XS FI E TEVX SJ ]SYV 20'7 NSYVRI] =SY EPP LEZI WYGL LYKI TSXIRXMEP XS EGLMIZI KVIEX XLMRKW ERH FIGSQI caring, balanced accomplished individuals. I wish you every success that I vehemently believe that you truly all deserve.

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8IEGLIV +,N':;1""*, )EKPI GPEWW LEZI FIIR SR E PIEVRMRK NSYVRI] TIVWSREPP] WSGMEPP] ERH EGEHIQMGEPP] this year. They’re developing their sense of Global Identity and gaining a sense of themselves within their school community. )EKPIW LEZI [IPGSQIH QER] RI[ WXYHIRXW MRXS +VEHI FYX LEZI EPWS WEMH KSSHF]I XS E JI[ SJ XLIMV WTIGMEP JVMIRHW *VMIRHWLMTW LEZI FIIR VIRI[IH WXVIRKXLIRIH SV changed; they are becoming more aware of their personal strengths and areas that they need to practise in all parts of school life.

1] LMKLPMKLX SJ XLMW ]IEV [EW [EXGLMRK XLIQ SZIVGSQI XLIMV JIEVW SR SYV VIWMHIRXMEP trip to Dibba. Individuals impressed themselves with staying away from their families and taking on physical and mental challenges throughout the week. +VEHI LEZI IRNS]IH WTIGMEPMWX PIWWSRW JSV 4) 7[MQQMRK 1YWMG 'SQTYXMRK %VEFMG ERH 1SHIVR *SVIMKR 0ERKYEKIW MR 1ERHEVMR 7TERMWL SV *VIRGL -X´W FIIR E TPIEWYVI XS SFWIVZI ERH KYMHI XLIQ MRXS MRHITIRHIRXP] QMRHIH WIPJ GSR½HIRX WXYHIRXW [LS EVI VIEH] XS WXEVX XLIMV ½REP ]IEV SJ .YRMSV 7GLSSP

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falcons Grade 4

8IEGLIV +#'8")'+"9),$A % WIGSRH ]IEV EX 20'7 (YFEM E WIGSRH +VEHI GPEWW XEOMRK SR XLI QERXIP SJ XLI *EPGSR This year the class took this in their stride. They have come together, many of XLIQ JSV XLI ½VWX XMQI ERH LEZI KVS[R XSKIXLIV EW E GPEWW WYTTSVXMRK IEGL SXLIV encouraging each other; laughing with each other and not at each other.

-X LEW FIIR E TPIEWYVI XS WII XLI *EPGSR GPEWW KVS[ MR WS QER] [E]W XLMW ]IEV )ZIV]SRI LEW KVS[R MR GSR½HIRGI WTIEOMRK YT ERH WLEVMRK XLIMV MHIEW 8LI] LEZI developed a greater sense of empathy and compassion as they have matured and they recognise that we all have our own strengths and weaknesses and that by working together we can all be better. %PP WXYHIRXW LEZI EPWS QEHI MQTVSZIQIRXW MR XLIMV PIEVRMRK JVSQ )RKPMWL XS 4) 1ERHEVMR XS 1EXLW EPP WXYHIRXW LEZI WLS[R HIHMGEXMSR ERH HIXIVQMREXMSR XS do their best. We have had many wonderful experiences this year; from our trip XS 7LEVNEL (MWGSZIV] 'IRXVI MR XIVQ SRI XS XLI MRGVIHMFPI I\TIVMIRGI SJ SYV residential trip to Dibba and the fascinating cultural and historic tour of the Al *ELMHM (MWXVMGX 8LI WXYHIRXW LEZI PIEVRX ER EQE^MRK EQSYRX ERH HIQSRWXVEXIH whilst on such expeditions, that they are superb role models for the school.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to another fantastic year ahead.

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Starlings Grade 4

8IEGLIV *+,-&./+ ;LEX E JERXEWXMG ]IEV EX 20'7 (YFEM JSV 7XEVPMRK GPEWW - GSYPH RSX LEZI EWOIH JSV E QSVI EQE^MRK GPEWW XS XIEGL JSV Q] ½VWX ]IEV EX 20'7 - GER´X IZIR I\TPEMR [LEX E magical group of students they really are. They are caring, inquisitive and humorous and have helped me to settle in so well.

It has been wonderful to watch them grow as a team, working together to investigate, share ideas and support each other. They have participated in a range of projects, MRGPYHMRK 7GMIRGI ;IIO I\TPSVIH RI[ TPEGIW SR SYV GPEWW XVMTW ERH IRGSYVEKIH each other through new challenges on our residential to Dibba. %W [IPP EW KVS[MRK EW E XIEQ XLI WXYHIRXW LEZI KVS[R EW MRHMZMHYEPW -R 7XEVPMRK class, we have had a vast amount of success; personal bests achieved in sport, [VMXMRK TIVJIGXIH 1EXLW MQTVSZIH PERKYEKIW IRLERGIH ERH QYWMG EVXW IRVMGLIH Aadam – Amiable Alistair - Awesome Ammar – Affable Anika – Appreciative Asma – Ambitious )PSHMI ¯ )\YFIVERX Gina – Gregarious Jessica – Jocular /LEHMNE /RS[PIHKIEFPI /YPXLYQ ¯ /MRH Laura – Lively Lina – Loyal 1ME ¯ 1EKRERMQSYW 7EMJ ¯ 7XIPPEV 7EQ ¯ 7TV] 7EQQ] ¯ 7SGMEFPI

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8IEGLIV +#'4(9*'2(#/"&A 0EWX ]IEV XLI 3V]\ 'PEWW WXSSH EPSRI EX XLI XST SJ XLI 4VMQEV] 7GLSSP 8VII 8LMW ]IEV [I [IVI NSMRIH F] E TVMGOPI SJ ,IHKILSKW ERH E GLEMR SJ 'EVEGEPW - LEH XS +SSKPI XLI GSPPIGXMZI RSYRW JSV XLSWI %W XLI PIEHIV SJ XLI 4VMQEV] 7GLSSP +VEHI FIKER XLI ]IEV MRZIWXMKEXMRK 0IEHIVWLMT ERH [LEX QEOIW E KSSH PIEHIV ERH E KSSH XIEQ QIQFIV ;I IPIGXIH 7GLSSP councillors and House Captains and led by example in our behaviour and in our work ethic. In the Oryx classroom, we worked extremely hard on our weaknesses ERH VI[VSXI SYV HI½RMXMSRW SJ JEMPYVI ;I YWIH SYV WIXFEGOW EW STTSVXYRMXMIW XS learn and grow and we were always there with a helping hand for a fellow class mate. ;I IRNS]IH QER] JERXEWXMG XVMTW MRGPYHMRK SYV XVMT XS XLI )XMLEH 1YWIYQ ERH XLI 0SYZVI 1YWIYQ MR %FY (LEFM ;I [IVI EPWS ZMWMXIH ERH MRWTMVIH F] QER] [SRHIVJYP guest speakers, including leaders of industry, parents, teachers and even a trio of internationally renowned scientists.

3YV XVMT XS /EPFE [EW RSX SRP] JYR FYX [I PIEVRIH WS QYGL EFSYX SYVWIPZIW ERH each other. We developed resilience and coping mechanisms to deal with pressure ERH ER\MIX] 1SWX MQTSVXERXP] [I LEH E XIVVM½G XMQI LEZMRK JYR [MXL EPP XLI EQE^MRK activities. *SV SYV I\LMFMXMSR Q] WXYHIRXW [IVI MRGVIHMFP] MQTVIWWMZI MR LS[ XLI] WLS[IH their passion for their research and presented their exhibits with great enthusiasm and consideration. When I saw the parents and members of the school community interact with my Oryxes, I was overcome with pride to see how they dealt with the exhibition and made me think just how much they have come along since 7ITXIQFIV However, now is the time to begin to say our farewells to Primary school and LIPPS XS +VEHI ERH EPP XLI I\GMXMRK GLEPPIRKIW ERH STTSVXYRMXMIW XLEX XLMW QSZI presents. I hope that you learned a lot from your time in the Oryx classroom and that you will take these lessons into your new Grade, safe in the knowledge that you are always a member of the Oryx family and that the memories we forged together will last a lifetime. *MREPP] E FMK XLERO ]SY XSS XS XLI [SRHIVJYP 3V]\ TEVIRXW [LS LEZI FIIR WS supportive, kind and enthusiastic all throughout the year. Your children are a credit to you.

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Caracals Grade 5

8IEGLIV +#'41$$ 8LMW ]IEV XLI + 'EVEGEPW LEZI FIIR SR ER MRGVIHMFPI NSYVRI] TVITEVMRK XLIQWIPZIW JSV XLI GLEPPIRKI XLEX PMIW ELIEH MR XLI 7IRMSV 7GLSSP RI\X ]IEV 3YV ½VWX YRMX SJ XLI ]IEV SR 0IEHIVWLMT KEZI QER] SJ XLI GLMPHVIR ER STTSVXYRMX] XS FIGSQI PIEHIVW MR XLI .YRMSV 7GLSSP -X [EW MRWTMVMRK XS WII XLI [E] XLEX XLI students created their own manifestos in the hotly contested elections to become House Captains.

At the start of Term 2, we headed off into the wilderness of Oman and embarked on an unforgettable adventure in Dibba. It was here that strong bonds were formed between all the G5 students and teachers. The students were able to try a variety of activities that tested their mettle and helped them learn the true meaning of the word ‘risk takers’. A particular highlight was the whole grade rendition of George )^VE´W ³7LSXKYR´ EW XLI FYW KSX GPSWIV XS SYV ½REP HIWXMREXMSR XLI 20'7 GEV TEVO A review of the year would not be complete without mentioning the fantastic 4=4 )\LMFMXMSR XLEX XLI + 'EVEGEPW GSQTPIXIH -X VIEPP] [EW QEKRM½GIRX XS WII the passion and drive that the Caracals displayed towards their investigations and anyone who attended could not help but be impressed.

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8IEGLIV +3,,'J9-1(/ Wow, what a fantastic year we have had in Grade 5! The Hedgehogs class have been on a wonderful journey throughout the year, exploring the world around us and developing our sense of place. We have made many memories, from our residential MR (MFFE XS ;SVPH &SSO (E] XS WSPZMRK GVMQIW HYVMRK 7GMIRGI ;IIO XEOMRK TEVX MR ,SYWI )PIGXMSRW ERH WS QER] QSVI -X LEW FIIR E TVMZMPIKI XS [EXGL XLI GLMPHVIR KVS[ IZIV] HE] FSXL MR GSR½HIRGI ERH GLEVEGXIV 8LI] LEZI HIZIPSTIH IEGL SJ XLI -& 0IEVRIV 4VS½PI %XXVMFYXIW [IPP ERH as a result, we have become a risk-taking, caring and well balanced class. *SV YW EPP [I XLMRO XLI QSWX QIQSVEFPI TEVX SJ +VEHI [EW SYV WTIGXEGYPEV 4=4 )\LMFMXMSR ;I [IVI WS TVSYH SJ XLI TVSNIGXW [I TVSHYGIH WLS[MRK SJJ SYV GSPPEFSVEXMZI WOMPPW ERH WTIEOMRK [MXL WYGL GSR½HIRGI EFSYX SYV WYFNIGX TEWWMSRW ;I EPWS MQQIRWIP] IRNS]IH TVIJSVQMRK 3PMZIV 8LI 1YWMGEP EX XLI IRH SJ XLI ]IEV which showed off our dramatic sides.

- [MPP QMWW XLI ,IHKILSKW GPEWW XLI] LEZI QEHI Q] ½VWX ]IEV EX 20'7 (YFEM ZIV] memorable, and they should be so proud of their achievements. Good luck on your next adventure!

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 5 students had a lot to live up to following XLI MREYKYVEP 4=4 )\LMFMXMSR IZIRX PEWX ]IEV 8LI] GIVXEMRP] rose to the challenge and wowed the crowds with their incredible knowledge and understanding of a variety of reallife issues that affect us all.

8LI 4=4 )\LMFMXMSR MW ER MR HITXL GSPPEFSVEXMZI TVSNIGX GSQTPIXIH MR XLI ½REP ]IEV SJ XLI 4VMQEV] =IEVW 4VSKVEQQI It serves to showcase the incredible skills, knowledge and EXXVMFYXIW SJ XLI 0IEVRIV 4VS½PI XLEX XLI WXYHIRXW LEZI FYMPX YT SZIV XLIMV 4VMQEV] 7GLSSP ]IEVW ERH LS[ XLMW GYPQMREXIW into taking action. The exhibition aims to show how we can all make a difference in the world. The students identify, research , investigate and offer solutions to real life world problems and issues. The involvement and participation of the school community is paramount to the success of this.

Just a few of the issues that the Grade 5 students inquired into were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gender Inequality in the workplaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Racial Inequality in sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How poverty affects access to healthcare and educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and the implications of these.

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Our students showcased exemplary knowledge, deployment of a whole range of thinking strategies and their ability to articulate and discuss their chosen theme shone through.

8LI WXYHIRXW LEZI TVSZIR XLEX XLI] EVI VIEH] JSV XLI RI\X XVMYQTLW ERH GLEPPIRKIW MR XLI 1=4 ERH [I could not be more proud.

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James Monaghan :4 'YVVMGYPYQ 20'7 (YFEM

+$,,(-$'.#"/'01$'<3;$'4#3);3S(*'F'4(,0"#(*'2(#$ -X WIIQW MQTSWWMFPI XS FIPMIZI XLEX [I EVI EPVIEH] EX XLI IRH SJ SYV WIGSRH ]IEV EX 20'7 (YFEM 3R VI¾IGXMSR - am delighted with the way the many new students have integrated seamlessly in to life here with us over the course of the past year. The House system has continued to develop, with more competitions being added and certain competitions being expanded in order to include all members of each House. I have enjoyed all the events to date, LS[IZIV XLI HIHMGEXMSR HMWTPE]IH MR XLI ,SYWI )RHYVERGI 'LEPPIRKI [MPP EP[E]W QEOI MX E WXERH SYX IZIRX JSV QI Currently each House is busy preparing for the House Drama competition that will take place in Art’s Week; it may FI XLMW IZIRX XLEX HIGMHIW XLI ½REP TPEGMRKW Throughout the year I have been exceptionally proud of the work that has been carried out by the Charity Committee; they have successfully led a range of inspiring events to raise funds for Dubai Cares and I look forward to seeing this EVIE [MXLMR XLI 7GLSSP GSRXMRYI XS ¾SYVMWL ERH TVSZMHI JSV XLSWI PIWW JSVXYREXI XLER SYVWIPZIW 8LI 7XYHIRX 0IH %WWIQFPMIW LEZI GSRXMRYIH XS XEOI TPEGI SR E [IIOP] FEWMW ERH XLIWI TVSZMHI ER MHIEP TPEXJSVQ JSV 7IRMSV 7GLSSP WXYHIRXW JVSQ EPP +VEHIW XS TVEGXMGI XLIMV TYFPMG WTIEOMRK WOMPPW EW [IPP EW IREFPMRK XLIQ XS WLEVI XLIMV EVIEW SJ MRXIVIWX [MXL XLI VIWX SJ XLI 7GLSSP GSQQYRMX] 8LI 7IRMSV 'SQQMXXII [IVI IPIGXIH HYVMRK 8IVQ ERH XSSO YT XLIMV TSWMXMSRW SJ VIWTSRWMFMPMX] SR *SYRHIV´W (E] - EQ IRNS]MRK [SVOMRK [MXL XLI ³&MK *SYV´ ERH EQ GSR½HIRX XLEX XLI] [MPP GSRXMRYI XS EGX EW VSPI QSHIPW ERH inspirational leaders. )EGL ERH IZIV] WXYHIRX LEW GSRXMRYIH XS EGX EW ER EQFEWWEHSV JSV SYV 7GLSSP [LIR QIIXMRK [MXL ZMWMXSVW ERH PIEHMRK XSYVW HIQSRWXVEXMRK XLEX XLI] LEZI JYPP] IQFVEGIH XLI IXLSW SJ 20'7 -X MW [LIR ZMWMXSVW GSQQIRX SR XLI way in which our students conduct themselves at these times, and how inspiring and involved they all are, that I feel especially proud of all that the students have achieved over the past two years.

Lisa Lobo :MGI 4VMRGMTEP 4EWXSVEP 'EVI ,IEH 3J ,SYWI .EZM 20'7 (YFEM

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Marco Zambonini :MGI 4VMRGMTEP (MVIGXSV SJ 7XYHMIW 20'7 (YFEM

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Whilst I am the current House Captain, a position I feel incredibly proud of, leading the house or instructing people isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most wonderful element of this role. Instead, it is witnessing the efforts that are given by all Javians.

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- [SYPH PMOI XS XLERO Q] ,SYWI 'ETXEMRW %RSYWLOE ERH %RRERX ERH Q] :MGI 'ETXEMRW /VMWLRE ERH *VERGS JSV their leadership and enthusiasm. At the time of writing, we still have the swimming and drama competitions to go.

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I have enjoyed watching students develop personally and emotionally, this is encouraged through the safe and GEVMRK IRZMVSRQIRX %RSXLIV JSRH QIQSV] SJ XLMW EGEHIQMG ]IEV [EW HYVMRK /MRHRIWW ;IIO [LIR IEGL QIQFIV SJ XLI ,SYWI GVIEXIH XLIMV S[R %J½VQEXMSR &SSOPIX GSQTSWIH SJ GSQTPMQIRX GEVHW KMZIR XS XLIQ F] SXLIV WXYHIRXW SJ XLIMV ,SYWI 3RI WYGL GSQTPMQIRX WEMH ±XLERO ]SY JSV FIMRK WS [IPGSQMRK² -X MW E WSYVGI SJ TVMHI to me that newer, younger pupils have been made to feel so welcome by older, more established students. This is an indicator of the strong and positive community that has been established through our House system.

7EHP] MX LEW FIIR E ]IEV SJ KSSHF]IW EW [I [MWLIH E JSRH JEVI[IPP XS ½ZI WXYHIRXW EW XLI] QSZIH SR XS RI[ GSYRXVMIW 7LIL^E 6E]]ER 7IYRKKISR 7IYRKL]YR ERH 1. QEHI TSWMXMZI GSRXVMFYXMSRW XS XLI ,SYWI ERH EPP SJ YW LEZI WSVIP] QMWWIH XLIQ *MREPP] MX MW [MXL E ZIV] LIEZ] LIEVX XLEX - [MPP EPWS FI PIEZMRK Q] ,EJIIXMERW FILMRH XLMW year as I move with my husband to a new school in Jordan. I will be reminded every time I wear yellow of the pride, loyalty and camaraderie that the Hafeet Wolves displayed and I know their sunny personality will continue XS WLMRI [MXLMR XLI 20'7 (YFEM GSQQYRMX] "/C..=-D-%=8E.2=, This year in Hafeet N was so much fun! We have shared lots of laughs and have had a great time together. What has been especially wonderful is the way that the teachers and our friends always support and encourage us to try new things. Hafeet may not have won many House Competitions this year but the House has always been truly supportive of everyone who participated and we always kept our spirits up and never gave up. Winning the ,SYWI &EWOIXFEPP [EW E VIEP LMKLPMKLX IWTIGMEPP] EW [I TPE]IH SYV NSOIV There were many new members joining Hafeet this year, which meant our original members were split between Hafeet N and Hafeet L and we thought this was going to be sad, but what actually happened, is that we doubled the number of friends we had. It has been a very good year. The students in Hafeet N are kind, energetic and GLIIVJYP ,EJIIX MW %;)731) -X MW QSVI XLER NYWX E ,SYWI MX´W E XIEQ E JEQMP] E LSQI "/C..=-#-%=8E.2=, -R ,EJIIX 0 [I LEZI JSYRH PSXW SJ JYR [E]W XS PIEVR XLMRKW EFSYX SRI ERSXLIV *SVQ XMQI MW EQE^MRK ERH E KVIEX [E] XS QIIX HMJJIVIRX TISTPI 3YV JSVQ JIIPW PMOI E FMK JEQMP] 8LI FIWX FMX MW JIIPMRK GSR½HIRX XS WTIEO to students from older and younger year groups. The older students always offer advice on how to survive the academic side of school life. Our form tutors always try to make our form time entertaining and we feel able XS WTIEO XS XLIQ [LIR [I RIIH LIPT )ZIV]SRI MR ,EJIIX MW WYTTSVXMZI 8LIVI EVI QER] EGXMZMXMIW XS XEOI TEVX MR IMXLIV FMK ,SYWI 'SQTIXMXMSRW SV WQEPPIV EGXMZMXMIW MR JSVQ XMQI XLMW LEW LIPTIH QI ½RH Q] ZSMGI ERH - [MPP remember the laughter the most.

It has been great having leadership responsibilities, this means I work a little more closely with our Head of House ERH - EQ PIEVRMRK EFSYX SVKERM^EXMSR GSQQMXQIRX ERH HMTPSQEG] &IMRK TEVX SJ E ,SYWI QIERW [I EVI TEVX SJ E community; this helps us to increase our consciousness towards the wider society. Hafeet may seem like just a House, but it is more than that, it is inspiration and motivation for all of us.

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Away from the competition, form times have been engaging and fun, further developing bonds between the Yibir WXYHIRXW - [SYPH PMOI XS XLERO 1V 7QMXL 1V 7LITLIVH 1VW 1YVTL] ERH 1W 7TYV[E] JSV EPP SJ XLIMV LEVH [SVO XLMW year and genuine dedication to their form tutor role. Coming into an established community and taking a lead is not easy and I am delighted with the care that they have all put into their role. I would also like to mention all of the students in Yibir. We are lucky to have such an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate group of young people who put so much into the House to ensure that we are successful in all of our endeavours. I am particularly impressed with our student leaders who dedicate so much time to ensuring that our House values are evident in everything that we do. They help me to create the caring community, in which everyone has a part to play and everyone is known and valued. *MREPP] E QIWWEKI XS EPP MR =MFMV =SY GER FI VIEH] JSV ER]XLMRK MJ ]SY OIIT ]SYV I]IW SR XLI LSVM^SR F/G6-"8E/4:-+VEHI *SVQIV ,SYWI 'ETXEMR To start my sixth form journey as the House Captain of Yibir was certainly an experience that has taught me a PSX %VKYEFP] MX QMKLX LEZI FIIR E FMX WXVIWWJYP WIXXPMRK MRXS XLI -&(4 ERH PIEHMRK SYV ,SYWI XLVSYKL RYQIVSYW GSQTIXMXMSRW FYX XLI WTMVMX SJ =MFMV ERH XLI HVMZI [MXLMR IEGL ERH IZIV] =MFMVMER QEHI MX EPP [SVXL[LMPI -X HI½RMXIP] took us a bit of time to gain momentum, getting closer to each other and learning about our own strengths and areas for improvements, but seeing the whole House come together to play games, as we waited for the start of ,SYWI 1YWMG [EW YRJSVKIXXEFPI )ZIV] WMRKPI =MFMVMER MW EQE^MRK MR XLIMV S[R [E] XLIMV WXVIRKXLW PMI MR XLIMV IRXLYWMEWQ ERH HVMZI ERH - GSYPHR´X FI prouder of being a part of a better House. Not only are we independent, kind, and accepting, we are supportive ERH JVMIRHP] )ZIR WXERHMRK YRHIV XLI W[IPXIVMRK LIEX [I WXSSH F] XLI WMHIW EW SYV FS]W FVSYKLX YW ZMGXSV] JSV ,SYWI 'VMGOIX 1E]FI MX´W XLI =MFMVMER WTMVMX XLEX KMZIW YW XLI IRIVK] XS GLIIV XLI PSYHIWX JSV SYV ,SYWI ;LIR Yibir is on the court, playing Netball, you can bet there will be coordinated cheers bouncing off the walls, as our team brings us our victory. It is not just the wins that matter to us, because every step is an opportunity for us to learn, which is something unique to Yibir. We take each missed win as a chance for us to change tactics, or learn FIXXIV JVSQ SYV I\TIVMIRGIW &IWMHIW SYV JVMIRHP] FERXIV SYV LIEVXJIPX FMVXLHE] GIPIFVEXMSRW ERH XLI GSRWXERX QMWWMRK SJ XLI GSQJSVX SJ E ZIVXMGEP JSVQ =MFMV LEW KMZIR QI XLI GSR½HIRGI MR FIMRK E KSSH PIEHIV ERH - EQ KPEH I could be a part of such an amazing and unparalleled House. %/<62/-H6+/264-+VEHI ,SYWI 'ETXEMR 8LI =MFMV ,SYWI WTMVMX MW YRPMOI SXLIVW %JXIV XLI ½VWX ,SYWI 5YM^ 'SQTIXMXMSR [I [IVI [EV] EFSYX XLI VIWYPXW yet we all held hands in a row and hoped for a good result, and that is when I knew that we all held a strong connection. Despite the unfortunate outcome, we remained strong in our faith for our House and carried on the year with the same essence of mind.

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After some busy business involving water and the loo, we rode on a shuttle that would take us to the Taj. When we came up close to it, we walked under a large gateway, cooling us from the heat of the summer, and XLIVI MX [EW WXERHMRK EX Q [EW E TVMWXMRI TYVI [LMXI QEVFPI WXVYGXYVI 8LI JSYV 1MVIXXIW TMPPEVW LEH FIIR TSWMXMSRIH XS JEGI SYXWMHI XLI TEPEGI EW XLI )QTIVSV [EW EJVEMH XLEX XLIVI [SYPH FI ER IEVXLUYEOI ERH MX would destroy the Taj. We took a few pictures of the Taj and ourselves, then walked by the neat hedgerows and past the cool fountains that led to the Taj. When we reached the structure, we quickly walked up a twisting ramp to get inside the palace. When we VIEGLIH [I ½VWX GEQI XS XLI XSQF SJ XLI PEXI 1YQXE^ 1ELEP ERH 7LEL .ELER 8LIVI [EW E VITPMGE SJ XLIMV tombs and the actual thing was meters below.The whole palace was Islamically inspired and there were verses SJ XLI ,SP] 5YVER EVSYRH XLI MRXIVMSV SJ XLI HSQI 8LIVI [IVI EPWS KISQIXVMGEP HIWMKRW ERH MJ ]SY PSSOIH carefully, you could see the etched upon the polished marble.

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When we came out of the Taj, we looked out at the rest of Agra from a towering balcony; we could see the Yamuna river clearly from where we were standing. I could see the inky waters pilling with rubbish and felt a sadness in my heart.

We then, at last, reached the car again and drove down all the way back to Lucknow for a [IHHMRK %KVE MW MR 9XXIV 4VEHIWL E HMJJIVIRX WXEXI EPXSKIXLIV *VSQ XLI XEVQEG QSXSV[E] XS XLI [MWT] KSPHIR VMGI ½IPHW ERH FEGO XS XLI WQEPP rough city. ;I GEQI NYWX MR XMQI JSV XLI ½VWX GIVIQSR] so we put on our more formal attire and went downstairs to the ceremony. It was in the banquet hall, and everyone had started eating. There were little bites, VMGI ZEVMSYW JVYMXW ERH HIWIVXW 8LMW [EW XLI 1ILIHM GIVIQSR] E GIVIQSR] XLEX MW LIPH XLI RMKLX FIJSVI XLI QEMR wedding, and the bride is lathered with a paste from the Henna plant. The theme was yellow, because during the ceremony the family casts turmeric powder all over them.

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OU:-OQQ-D.=G/II8LI 9 team have played in a number of development tournaments this Year.We had enough interest from Grade 2 and 3 and were able to have a team per year group.

The Grade 2 students were very new to the game and enjoyed playing in the friendly tournaments and gaining ZEPYEFPI KEQI I\TIVMIRGI %WNEH 1EMWMI ERH 7MQEV [IVI EPP OI] TPE]IVW EX QSZMRK XLI FEPP YT XLI GSYVX QEMRXEMRMRK TSWWIWWMSR [MXL JEWX TEWWIW 1EVRMI TPE]IH +7 [MXL GSR½HIRGI WLSSXMRK [MXL GSRWMWXIRG] 8LI XIEQ [MPP FI entering the league next Year.

The Grade 3 team improved so much towards the end of the season with three wins under their belts. Creating E WXVSRK [EPP SJ HIJIRWI [IVI 7E½]E ERH >SI] [LS MRXIVGITXIH QSWX TEWWIW %QIPME TVSZIH XLEX WLI [EW ER excellent player mid court and also played well in defense. Ziqi knew where on the court she needed to be to WYTTSVX LIV XIEQ ERH [EW GSRWMWXIRX EX JIIHMRK XLI FEPP MRXS XLI GMVGPI 7IVVE ERH .IWWMGE [SVOIH [IPP XSKIXLIV MR the circle and soon became our reliable shooters. We cannot wait to see the girls in action next Year.

8LI 9 team has enough players to split into Grade 4 and Grade 5 and they had some success in friendly games.

20'7 [MPP HI½RMXIP] FI VIEH] XS IRXIV XLI 0IEKYI RI\X =IEV The Grade 4 XIEQ [EW QEHI YT SJ RI[ ERH I\TIVMIRGIH TPE]IVW /LEHMNE [EW WXVSRK MR HIJIRWI SJXIR KIXXMRK the ball out of danger quickly. Jessica and Amelie playing in both attack and defense, always looking for the open WTEGI ERH WYTTSVXMRK XLIMV XIEQ >I]REF ERH /YPXLYQ STXIH XS TPE] SR XLI [MRK ERH QEVOMRK XLIMV TPE]IVW XMKLXP] 7XITJERME ERH %^^E [IVI FSXL WXVSRK MR QMH GSYVX GVIEXMRK E RMGI PMRO JVSQ HIJIRWI XLVSYKL XS SYV WLSSXIVW +MRE and Inaya worked well in the circle creating as many goal opportunities as they could. Inaya was our top scorer SJ XLI WIEWSR ERH +MRE TVSZIH WLI LEW KVIEX JSSX[SVO WOMPPW GEXGLMRK HMJ½GYPX TEWWIW 8LI XIEQ LEH KVIEX IRIVK] on court, and we are looking forward to the girls playing in the league next Year.

The Grade 5 team played some excellent Netball, with many successful games throughout the season. Alexia always played a strong game in defense; intercepting passes with ease and clearing them out to her mid court players. Clemmie and Lola were invincible in attack and often outwitted their defenders in the shooting circle.

Nadine joined the team in term 2 and added strength to the team.

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8LI XIEQ ½RMWLIH EW [MRRIVW SJ XLI 7LMIPH MR XLI (%47% ½REP 8LI] PSWX X[S SJ XLIMV KEQIW FYX [SR ER MQTSVXERX KEQI MR XLI ½REP QIERMRK XLI] [IVI GVS[RIH 'LEQTMSRW 8LI XIEQ KVI[ MR GSR½HIRGI EW XLI] FIGEQI QSVI JEQMPMEV [MXL XLI KEQI ERH XLI FIWX [E] XS ½IPH XS TVIZIRX XLI SXLIV XIEQ JVSQ KEMRMRK VSYRHIVW OQQ-';82E.+,8IEQ XVEMRMRK JSV XLI 9 squad was always competitive; the standard of play was good and they all wanted a place SR XLI XIEQ 8LIMV ½IPHMRK WOMPPW MQTVSZIH [MXL IEGL GSQTIXMXMZI KEQI XLI] TPE]IH ERH MX [EW HMJ½GYPX XS WGSVI EKEMRWX XLIQ %KEXE FS[PIH [MXL GSRWMWXIRG] ERH [IRX EFSZI ERH FI]SRH [LIR ½IPHMRK 'PIQQMI LEH ³WEJI LERHW´ when playing on 2RH TSWX [MXL I\GIPPIRX WYTTSVX TPE] JVSQ 1E]E ERH 2EHMRI )PSHMI [EW ER MRGVIHMFPI HIIT ½IPHIV throwing the ball in with a fast throw even when the pressure was on. The girls won two of their league games, QIERMRK XLI] [IVI MR XLI ³'YT ½REP´ 8LI] PSWX XLIMV ½VWX KEQI EKEMRWX ;)/ F] VSYRHIVW FYX FIEX 7YRQEVOI F] VSYRHIVW ½RMWLMRK EW ³6YRRIVW YT´ OQW:-OQ[:-OQU-';82E.+, This is one of our most popular and competitive sports amongst the students. We have seven Rounders teams, VERKMRK JVSQ 9 XS 9 KMVPW ERH EPP LEZI I\TIVMIRGIH WYGGIWW 8LI 9 W ERH 9 s participated in a league and ½RMWLIH 8LI 9 %RH 9 participated in a three development tournaments.

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We look forward to next season.

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5826;+-%R;+=,-)B/+E,This year we introduced three prestigious awards that will contribute XS E PIKEG] SJ WTSVX EX 20'7 (YFEM % WLMIPH and two trophies are now in our cabinet, to be engraved each year with the names of the HIWIVZMRK [MRRIVW )EGL E[EVH [MPP PEWX years.

5826;+-%B60-%Z8/E • Team of the Year 8VEMRIH ½ZI XMQIW E [IIO XLVII QSVRMRKW ERH X[S EJXIVRSSRW • Competed in eight galas across the year. )EVRX XVIFPI TVSQSXMSR LMKLIWX MR EPP SJ (YFEM • Treble cup winners in their division.

• Over personal best times this year )II.?+/-A.II3:-K+/E.-[ 7TSVXW +MVP SJ XLI =IEV 7[MQ 7UYEH 'ETXEMR • Aquathlon • Athletics • Cross Country • Rounders • x *MXRIWW 'LEPPIRKI K/,R/+E-19.8+I62:-K+/E.-S 7TSVXW &S] SJ XLI =IEV 7[MQ 7UYEH • Aquathlon • Athletics • Cross Country *SSXFEPP • Triathlon • x *MXRIWW 'LEPPIRKI

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