PRIMARY · NEW PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
WelcometothePrimary
KhalifaCityCampus
Monday 22nd June 2026
MEET THE PRIMARY LEADERSHIP
Michael Brady
RachelMcInerney
GreerEdwards
AnneWatkins
PeterTaylor
MISSION & VISION
Whatwestandfor
M OurMission
Tocultivate knowledge,courage andconnectiontounlock the uniquepotentialinall.
V OurVision
To grow a community of global learners who exceed expectations. Knowledge Courage Connection
TheIBCurriculum “
To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
PrimaryYears Programme
Raha KCC — Minis to Grade5
MiddleYears Programme
The nextstep at the Gardens Campus
—TheIBMission
Diploma Programme
The IBpathway to university
THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME
TheIBatRahaKCC
The PYP is the Primary Years Programme offered at Raha KCC.
Itis for students fromMinis throughtoGrade 5.
Twophases
This is broken down intoEarly Years and Primary.
AnIBWorldSchool
Inquiry-led,conceptualand transdisciplinarylearning
A DISTINCTIVE APPROACH
WhatMakestheIBUnique?
Connectedlearning
Integrates interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning; studentsexplore connections betweensubjectsto build holistic understanding.
Lifelonglearners
Prioritises personalgrowthand making each child a lifelong learner throughATLskills,Action and the PYPExhibition.
Globalperspective
Encourages students to think critically and understand diverse culturesand viewpointsacross the world.
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
HowWeLearn
TheIBLearnerProfile&ATLSkills
MAKING CONNECTIONS ACROSS SUBJECTS
WhatWeLearn
Multidisciplinary
Learningseveralsubjectsaround a commontheme.
Interdisciplinary
Linkingtwoor moresubjectsto deepenunderstanding.
Transdisciplinary
Goingbeyond subjectstoexplore real-world concepts.
WELLBEING AT THE HEART OF LEARNING
StudentWellbeingatKCC
Knowledge
Understanding ourselves and others— wellbeing curriculum, restorativepractice and emotional literacy.
Courage
Building confidence and resilience — problem-solving,selfmanagement and decision-making.
Connection
Creating a strong senseofbelonging — positive relationships and knowncultures.
TheLearning&TeachingLeads
DanelSchultz
G1Teacher& LTL
Kathleen Gibson
G2 Teacher& LTL
Lynne Kolesky
G3 Teacher<L
Teresa MacDonald
G4Teacher& LTL
EmerFinnerty
G5Teacher& LTL
Elizabeth Gray Music& SpecialtiesLTL
Fatat AlKurdi
ArabicTeacher& LTL
RaquelPessoa Headof Inclusion
BEYOND THE HOMEROOM
SpecialistSubjects
Students in the Primary access the following specialist subjects:
Native& Non-Native
Arabic& English(Muslim students)
6-week swimming block
Arabic& English
Grades2–5
HOW LEARNING IS SHARED WITH YOU
OurLearningPlatform
Our digital homefor planning,portfolios, assessment andfamilycommunication.
KEEPING YOU INFORMED ACROSS THE YEAR
Reporting&Assessment
3-Way Conferences
Learner-Led Conferences
TIMINGS FOR THE DAY
TheSchoolDay
MorningDrop-Off
7.30am–7.45am
AfternoonPick-Up
Mon–Thurs: 2.45pm–3.00pm
Friday: 11.15am–11.35am
→ Busesleaveat3.15pmMondaytoThursday,and11.35amonFriday.
OUR CAMPUS
FindingYourWayAround
PrimarystudentsmayenterfromGate1,4,5or7.
Gate4
Gate1
Gate5
Gate7
Parking,Pick-Up&Drop-Off
1 Primary students may enter from Gate 1, 4, 5 or 7.
2 Students must be walked tothe gate — they may thenwalk totheir classroom independently.
3 Students must be collected from their classroom after school. Siblings aged 15+ may collect.
4 No Primary student is allowed out ofthe school gate without an adult or sibling aged 15 or above.
Busesarerunby our external provider,STS.
KCCtransportation@ris.ae @ Keeptheminformed
Please tellthe busteamif your child isabsent, and keep them updated withECPactivities.
After-schoolnote
Busesdo notrunafterECPsand Sports.
LOOKING SMART, READY TO LEARN
Uniform
Available at Magrudy’s (Al ForsanMall) or online. Please label every item withyour child’s full name.
Whitepoloshirt
Greyshorts/skorts
PEtop&PEshorts
Rahagreyhoodie
Shoes/trainers Hat
READY FOR THE DAY AHEAD
BePrepared
Waterbottle Clearly labelled and refillable.
Lunch/snackbox
A healthy lunchand snack for theday.
Canteen(G2–5)
Students from G2–5mayuse the canteen. Applyforcardsand add money.Wehighlyencouragepre-ordering food.
Schoolbag
A standard schoolbag — no trolleybags,please.
ENRICHMENT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
OurExtraCurricularProgramme
EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
ECPs—TeacherLed
Startonthe 14thSeptember
Freeof charge
Run3.00–4.00pmonMondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Run each term, for 8 weeks
Advertised throughKCCCatch-Up
Sign-upstakeplace ontheSchoolsBuddyapp
Nobus service for ECPs
EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
ECPs—ExternalProviders
Useourfacilities
✓
Providers run sessions using our school facilities.
✓ Flexibletiming
After school, into theevenings and at weekends.
$ Paidsessions
Theseare paid programmes run by theprovider.
✓ Stayinformed
Advertised through KCC Catch-Up.
STAYING CONNECTED
KCCCommunicates
KeyDatesfortheStartofSchool
Wed26Aug ClassAllocations&WelcomeLetters
Fri28Aug CommunityOrientationDay(newstudents)
Mon31Aug FirstDayofSchool
Thank you — we look forward to welcoming your family to Raha KCC.
