26-27 Primary New Parent Info Session

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NEW PA RE NT INF O RMA T I ON SE SSI O N

Welcome to the Primary Khalifa City Campus Monday 22nd June 2026

WH A T WE WI LL CO V E R T O D A Y

Today’s Session 1

Introductions

6

Parking & Buses

2

Spotlight on the IB

7

Uniform

3

The Teaching Team

8

Extra Curricular Programme

4

Reporting & Assessment

9

KCC Communication

5

The School Day

10

Questions & Answers

M E E T T HE P R I M A R Y L E A D E R S H I P

Introductions

Peter Taylor School Principal

Anne Watkins Head of Primary

Michael Brady

Rachel McInerney

Greer Edwards

Deputy Head of Primary

Assistant Head & PYP Coordinator

Assistant Head — Pastoral

MISSI ON & VISIO N

What we stand for M

Our Mission

To cultivate knowledge, courage and connection to unlock the unique potential in all.

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Our Vision

To grow a community of global learners who exceed expectations.

Knowledge Courage Connection

S P O T L I G H T ON T H E I B

The IB Curriculum

“ To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Primary Years Programme Raha KCC — Minis to Grade 5

Middle Years Programme The next step at the Gardens Campus

Diploma Programme

— The IB Mission

The IB pathway to university

T HE P R I M A R Y Y E A R S P R OG R A M M E

The IB at Raha KCC

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PYP The PYP is the Primary Years Programme offered at Raha KCC.

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Minis – G5 It is for students from Minis through to Grade 5.

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Two phases This is broken down into Early Years and Primary.

An IB World School Inquiry-led, conceptual and transdisciplinary learning

A D I S T I N C T I VE A P P R O A C H

What Makes the IB Unique?

✓ Connected learning Integrates interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning; students explore connections between subjects to build holistic understanding.

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Lifelong learners

Global perspective

Prioritises personal growth and

Encourages students to think

making each child a lifelong learner through ATL skills, Action and the PYP Exhibition.

critically and understand diverse cultures and viewpoints across the world.

A P P R OA C H E S T O L E A R N I N G

How We Learn The IB Learner Profile & ATL Skills

MAKI NG CO NNE CT IO NS ACRO S S S U B JE CTS

What We Learn

Multidisciplinary

Interdisciplinary

Transdisciplinary

Learning several subjects around a common theme.

Linking two or more subjects to deepen understanding.

Going beyond subjects to explore real-world concepts.

WE L LB E ING A T TH E H EA R T O F L E A RNI NG

Student Wellbeing at KCC ✓

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Knowledge Understanding ourselves and others — wellbeing curriculum, restorative practice and emotional literacy.

Courage Building confidence and resilience — problem-solving, selfmanagement and decision-making.

Connection Creating a strong sense of belonging — positive relationships and known cultures.

T HE T E A C H I N G T E A M

The Learning & Teaching Leads

Danel Schultz

Kathleen Gibson

Lynne Kolesky

Teresa MacDonald

Emer Finnerty

G1 Teacher & LTL

G2 Teacher & LTL

G3 Teacher & LTL

G4 Teacher & LTL

G5 Teacher & LTL

Elizabeth Gray

Fatat Al Kurdi

Music & Specialties LTL Arabic Teacher & LTL

Raquel Pessoa Head of Inclusion

B EY O ND T H E H O M E RO O M

Specialist Subjects Students in the Primary access the following specialist subjects:

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Arabic

Islamic

Social Studies

Native & Non-Native

Arabic & English (Muslim students)

Arabic & English

A Art

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PE & Swimming

STEAM

6-week swimming block

Grades 2–5

M Music

H O W L E A R N I N G I S S H A R E D W I T H YO U

Our Learning Platform

Our digital home for planning, portfolios, assessment and family communication.

KE E PIN G Y O U I NF O RME D A CR O S S TH E Y E AR

Reporting & Assessment September

February

July

Settling-In Meeting

Written Report

Written Report

November

May

3-Way Conferences

Learner-Led Conferences

T I M I N G S FO R T H E D A Y

The School Day

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Morning Drop-Off

7.30am – 7.45am

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Afternoon Pick-Up

Mon–Thurs: 2.45pm – 3.00pm Friday: 11.15am – 11.35am

Buses leave at 3.15pm Monday to Thursday, and 11.35am on Friday.

Gate 2 O UR CAMPU S

Finding Your Way Around

Gate 4 Gate 1

Gate 5

Primary students may enter from Gate 1, 4, 5 or 7.

Gate 7

K E E P I N G O U R C H I L DR E N S A F E

Parking, Pick-Up & Drop-Off 1

Primary students may enter from Gate 1, 4, 5 or 7.

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Students must be walked to the gate — they may then walk to their classroom independently.

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Students must be collected from their classroom after school. Siblings aged 15+ may collect.

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No Primary student is allowed out of the school gate without an adult or sibling aged 15 or above.

G E T T I N G T O A N D F R O M S C H OO L

Buses

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STS Buses are run by our external provider, STS. KCCtransportation@ris.ae

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Keep them informed Please tell the bus team if your child is absent, and keep them updated with ECP activities.

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After-school note Buses do not run after ECPs and Sports.

@ Bus enquiries KCCtransportation@ris.ae

L O OK I N G S M A R T , R E A D Y T O L E A R N

Uniform White polo shirt

Grey shorts / skorts

PE top & PE shorts

Raha grey hoodie

Shoes / trainers

Hat

Available at Magrudy’s (Al Forsan Mall) or online. Please label every item with your child’s full name.

R E A D Y F O R T H E DA Y A H E A D

Be Prepared ✓

Water bottle Clearly labelled and refillable.

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Lunch / snack box A healthy lunch and snack for the day.

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Canteen (G2–5) Students from G2–5 may use the canteen. Apply for cards and add money. We highly encourage pre-ordering food.

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School bag A standard school bag — no trolley bags, please.

ENRI CH MENT BE YO ND TH E CLA SS RO OM

Our Extra Curricular Programme

E XT RA CUR RI CU L A R P R O GRA M M E

ECPs — Teacher Led Start on the 14th September Free of charge Run 3.00–4.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Run each term, for 8 weeks

Advertised through KCC Catch-Up Sign-ups take place on the SchoolsBuddy app No bus service for ECPs

Ben ECP Coordinator

E XT RA CUR RI CU L A R P R O GRA M M E

ECPs — External Providers ✓

Use our facilities Providers run sessions using our school facilities.

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Flexible timing After school, into the evenings and at weekends.

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Paid sessions These are paid programmes run by the provider.

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Stay informed Advertised through KCC Catch-Up.

S T A YI N G C O N N E C T E D

KCC Communicates

Instagram

Instagram

X / Twitter

SchoolsBuddy

@risabudhabiKCC

@kcccobras

@risabudhabiKCC

Trips, Permissions & ECPs

Primary news & celebrations

KCC Cobras Sports Teams

School-wide announcements

Sign-ups & consents

KCC Catch-Up - our weekly newsletter, sent out every Friday, with everything you need for the week ahead.

WHAT’S NEXT

Key Dates for the Start of School Wed 26 Aug

Class Allocations & Welcome Letters

Fri 28 Aug

Community Orientation Day (new students)

Mon 31 Aug

First Day of School

Thank you — we look forward to welcoming your family to Raha KCC.