The Early Years At KCC
Whatwedo,andhowwedoit.
School Leadership Who We Are
Principal
Paler Vice-Principal& HeadofSecondary
HeadofPrimary
Peter Taylor
Robert
Anne Watkins
Ea Lead W We
HeadofEarlyYears
Sleeth AssistantHead ofEarlyYears
Rachel McInerny AssistantHeadof Primary&PYP Coordinator
EY1Learning& TeachingLead
EY2Learning& TeachingLead
Sabrina
Riaz
Louise Azode
Debbie
Natasha Dowe
Commitment
Toopendoors.
Our Mission
OurMissionistocultivateKnowledge,Courage,andConnectiontounlockthe uniquepotentialinall. our core
Our Vision
OurVisionisacommunityofgloballearnersexceedingexpectations.
Philosophy our RootedinPlayandInquiry
OurEarlyYearsapproachisrootedinplayandinq environmentswherechildrenfeelvaluedandconf
Learningispurposefulandholistic,groundedinrea belonging,respectandaconnectiontotheUAE’sc
Throughresponsiveteachingandmeaningfulcon ownershipoftheirlearningandgrowintocompass
at KCC? What does Early Years Look Like
Earlyyearseducationisn'taboutwhattolearn.
It'sabouthowtolearn.
Childrenlearnthroughplay,storytellingandexploration
Stackingblocks,singingarhyme,steppingintoaroleplaycorner-every momentbuildsproblem-solving,creativity,resilienceandcommunication
High-qualityearlyeducationshapesstrongeroutcomes;academically,socially andemotionally,forlife
Inaworldwhereemotionalintelligencemattersasmuchasacademicability, startingyoungmakesallthedifference
Curriculum The IB
AtRahaKCC,weusetheIBFramework.
Todevelopinquiring,knowledgeableandcaringyoungpeoplewhohelptocreatea betterandmorepeacefulworldthroughinterculturalunderstandingandrespect.
Combinesbestpracticesfromallaroundtheworld
Focusisonmakingthechildalife–longlearner
Itisinternationallyminded-thismeansweactivelynurtureanappreciationfor differentcultures,perspectives,andwaysofseeingtheworld
InEarlyYears,weteachthePYP.ThePYPstandsforthePrimaryYearsProgramme. ThismeansstudentsfromMinis–Grade5.
at KCC How we Learn
TheIBLearnerProfile&ATLSkills
ATLstandsforApproachestoLearning,theskillsthatchildrencarrythroughout theireducation.Theseincludeself-management,communication,thinking, researchandsocialskills.
TheIBLearnerProfiledescribesthekindoflearnerwe'renurturing:curious,caring, balanced,open-minded,reflectiveandmore.
You'llhearthesewordsofteninEarlyYearsastheyshapehowweplan,howwetalk withchildren,andhowwecelebratetheirgrowth.
Together,theATLsandtheLearnerProfilesitattheheartofeverythingyourchild experiencesatRahaKCC.
A KCC EY Learn
LooKs liKe
CaringandEmpathetic
Showskindnessandrespectsothersinthe learningcommunity
IndependentandCapable
Takesinitiativeandthrivesintheirenvironment
ExcitedtoCometoSchool
Bringsjoyandenthusiasmintothelearningspace
CuriousandInquisitive
Eagertoexplore,discoverandmakesenseoftheworld
ConfidentCommunicator
Expressesthoughts,feelings,andideaswithgrowingclarity
PassionateLearner
Lovestolearnandasksthoughtfulquestions
Self-AwareandKnowledgeable
Understandswhotheyareandtheworldaroundthem
CourageousandResilient
Embraceschallengesandtriesnewthingswithconfidence
and Learning Teaching
WebelievethatgreatteachingintheEarlyYearsisbuiltaroundfivekeyprinciplesand areembeddedintoeverymomentofeveryday.Theyensurethateverylearnerfeels supported,challenged,andexcitedtogrow.
ACultureofHighExpectations–believingeverychildcanthriveandsucceed. CollaborationandConnection–nurturingstrongrelationshipswithchildren, families,andcolleagues.
PurposefulLearningEnvironments–designingspacesthatsparkcuriosityand independence.
Well-Planned,ResponsiveTeaching–planningintentionallywhilerespondinginthe momenttochildren’sneeds.
EffectiveTeachingStrategies–usingprovenapproachestomaximiseengagement andprogress.
Oureducatorsusetheseprinciplestoguidedailypractice.Frommorninggreetingsto groupinquiries,eachmomentisanopportunitytosupportgrowth.Theseprinciples arenotjusttheory,theyaretheheartofhowweteachandhowourchildrenlearn.
Community The Learning
Ourlearningcommunityiswonderfullydiverse-thecultures,languages experiencesourfamiliesbringmakeusricher,andchildrenlearnsomuc another.
Relationshipsareattheheartofeverything;childrenthrivewhentheyfe totheirteachers,peersandenvironment,andthatextendstofamiliesto
We'recommittedtoopen,honestdialogueandrealcollaboration;we're toteachyourchild,we'reheretoworkalongsideyou.
Day The School
EY1
MondaytoThursday
MorningDrop-off: 7:30-7:45am
AfternoonPick-up: 1:00-1:15pm Fridays
MorningDrop-off: 7:30-7:45am
AfternoonPick-up: 11:15-11:30am
EY1busesdepartat12:45pm(Mon-Thu)and11:30am(Fri)
EY2
MondaytoThursday
MorningDrop-off: 7:30-7:45am
AfternoonPick-up: 2:45-3:00pm
Fridays
MorningDrop-off: 7:30-7:45am
AfternoonPick-up: 11:15-11:30am
EY1busesdepartat3:15pm(Mon-Thu)and11:30am(Fri)
Day The School
EY1 EY2
SpecialistClasses
PE
2x40minutesperweek
SwimmingforTerm3
Arabic
5x40minutesperweek-Native
5x40minutesperweek-Non-Native
IslamicStudies
2x40minutesperweek
Music
1x40minutesperweek
Library Onceperweek
SpecialistClasses
PE
2x40minutesperweek
SwimmingforTerm3
Arabic
5x40minutesperweek-Native
5x40minutesperweek-Non-Native
IslamicStudies
2x40minutesperweek
Music
1x40minutesperweek
Art
2x40minutesperweek
Library Onceperweek
Platform School Learning
HereatKCCweuseaplatformcalledToddlewhereyouwillreceiveclass updates,informationonyourchild'slearningandyourreportsfromyour classteacher.
Assessment Reporting &
Thepartnershipsbetweenhomeandschoolprovidethefoundationtosupport students’learning,growth,healthandwell-beingandagency.
Belowisourscheduleofreportingandconferencesthroughtheschoolyearwhereyou willreceiveupdatesonyourchild’sprogress.
Prepared Be
SchoolUniform
TheEYuniformistheRahagreenpoloshirtandgreyskort/shorts.ForPE,childrenwear thegreyPEtopandshorts.ThiscanbepurchasedfromMagrudy’sinAlForsanMallor viatheironlinestore.
In the winter, children can wear the grey Raha Hoodie, and the grey Raha trousers. ThesecanalsobepurchasedfromMagrudy’sinAlForsanMallorviatheironlinestore.
We'dalsoaskthatyoupackasparesetofclothesinalabelledbag(doesnotneedto be uniform). In Early Years, children are hands-on learners water, sand, and the occasional artistic moment are all part of the day, and we want them to be comfortable!
PackedLunch&WaterBottles
Afewpracticalthingstohavereadyfromdayone.Everychildwillneedanamedwater bottle, a lunch box or snack box, and a school bag — all clearly labelled with their nameplease.
Areminderthatwearea‘NoNuts’school.
Start of the Year:
EY1FirstWeek
Friday 28th New Students in school Parents - Community orientation in the Canteen 8am – 9.30am
Monday 31st
Tuesday 1st
Wednesday 2nd
Thursday 3rd All students in school
students can be picked up early at 11am 7.45am – 1pm Friday 4th September
students in school 7.45am – 11.15am
*Extendeddropofffrom7.30am-8amtosupportwithmorningroutines
Start of the Year:
EY2FirstWeek
Friday 28th August New Students in school, 8am – 9.30am Parents - Community orientation in the Canteen 8am – 9.30am
Monday 31st
Tuesday 1st
Wednesday 2nd
Thursday 3rd All students in school New students can be picked up early at 1pm 7.45am – 3pm
Friday 4th September All students in school 7.45am – 11.15am
*Extendeddropofffrom7.30am-8amtosupportwithmorningroutines
Program Extra-Curricular
Wehave2afterschoolprograms(ECPs),onewhichisapaidserviceandoneledbyourteachers.
Teacher-ledECPs
Theyruneachterm,for8weeks
Freeofcharge
RunfromafterschoolonMondayandWednesday(45mins)
AnnouncedthroughRahaReminders(theweeklynewsletter)-SignupstakeplaceontheSchoolsBuddyApp NobusserviceafterECPs
PaidProviderProgram
Providersuseourfacilities
Sessionsrunafterschoolandintotheevenings,aswellasweekends
Paidsessions
AnnouncedthroughRahaReminders-orvisitthemonCommunityOrientationDayintheCanteen
Transportation School
Busesarerunbyanexternalprovider-STS
IfyouareplanningtouseAfterSchoolClub–pleaseletthebuscompanyknowthis(sothattheybookaslotonthecorrectbus).
Ifyouchoosetotakepartintheearlypickupduringthefirstweektherewillnotbeabusservice
Pleaserefertoyourwelcomepackforinformationonhowtoregisterforbusservice.
School
Parking
EY1enteratGate2–theEYCarParkis theclosest
EY2enteratGate4-theMainCarePark istheclosest
Lotsofparkingatthemallandinthe adjacentroads
Drop‘n’Goisopeninthemorningsand isnoparking
Communication KCC
Communicationwith teacher,schoolreports, reminders
FollowtheschoolInstagram: @risabudhabiKCC
Trips,Permissions,ECPs
Next? What’s
WelcomePack&OrientationGuides
Ifyouhaven’treceivedyourwelcomepack,pleasefindithere. PleasefindyourorientationguideforWeek1here.
ClassAllocationsandWelcomeLetters
OnWednesday26Augustyou'llreceiveyourclassallocationsandwelcome letters—that'swhenyou'llfindoutwhoyourchild'steacherwillbe,soanexciting moment!
CommunityOrientationDay/FirstDayofSchool
Friday28th August LearnmoreaboutwhoisatCommunityOrientationDayhere.
