This term has been marked by strong parent engagement through workshops, coffee mornings, three-way conferences, and numerous enrichment events. I appreciate your understandingaswehaveupgradedinternalaccessandsecuritysystemstoensurethe safety of our students. I am also proud of the KCC spirit shown through our weekly initiatives,fromMake-A-Wishandmentalhealthawarenesstoanti-bullyingandfestive activities I also wish to thank families for the extra effort these days often require Our corepurposeremainsdeliveringthehighest-qualityeducationalexperienceinsideand outsidetheclassroom.
As we reached the end of the term, staff revisited our shared vision for every single student to exceed expectations We’re committed to creating a school environment where all learners can thrive, feel confident, and be happy. Congratulations to all new students on completing your first term. It has been a pleasure watching you settle and grow. Our recent family questionnaire showed over 85% agreement in crucial areas such as teaching and learning quality, student wellbeing and safety, and personal development Theseresultsareencouraging,andtheyremindustokeepimprovingand listening.WelookforwardtoofferingfurtherfeedbackopportunitiesinTerms2and3as wekeepmovingforwardtogether.
I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful winter break, whether spent here in Abu Dhabiortravelling,andhopeitbringsyourest,health,andjoy
MrPeter Principal
More than 180 universities visited KCC, meeting individually with students and forming genuineconnections,whileGrades9and10begantheirpathwaysthroughthelaunchof Unifrog,planningsessionsandopenluncheswithDPstudents
This term has been full of momentum, growth and opportunity, and if this is what we achievedinTerm1,Icannotwaittoseewhattherestoftheyearwillbring.
UAE NATIONAL DAY 2025
Grade10Theatre
Grade 10 students wrote their own scripts and shared their performances with the Early Years students, bringing creativity, storytelling, and national pridetolifeonasmallstage.
MODELUNITEDNATIONS
EY1 students expressed who they are through a Who We Are Quilt,learned to care for living things during their planting project, and became imaginative storytellers during their language lessons.
The children guided their parents through a variety of creative activities, demonstrating their learning, confidence, and concluded this special day with a beautifulsingingperformance.
Our Grade 5–7 students had the unique opportunity to train alongside six international Olympians and professional coaches in a highenergy program that combined physical performance with purposeful learning. By integrating biomechanics, sport psychology, and exercise physiology, students explored realworld applications of these concepts while directly connecting them to the MYP/PYPcurriculum.
UAE
WORLDMENTALHEALTHDAY
Our community united in green for World Mental Health Day, embracingacolourthatrepresents growth, balance, and hope, and reinforcing the message that mentalhealthmatterseveryday.
PINKDAYAWARENESS
ANTI-BULLINGWEEK
A week filled with activities that encouraged kindness, empathy, and inclusion. Together, we’re building a schoolwhereeveryonefeelssafeand valued.
Grade8-AlAinAdventure
Grade9and10-DesertCampDubai
NBACLINIC
The Jr. NBA Raha KCC girls were afforded the opportunity to meet NBA athletes, allowing them to learn directly from some of the sport’sleadingprofessionals.Itwas an exceptional and memorable experience.
MAKE-A-WISHRUN
OurMake-A-WishRunwasahugesuccessthankstotheenergyanddedicationof our fantastic teachers. We came together to support and raise funds for a truly wonderful cause. Thank you, also, to our family-owned businesses that supported assponsors.Clickontheiriconstofindoutmore.
