WelcomeNewFamilies
Monday22nd, June
WelcomeMessage
Introductions
School Principal
Head of Secondary
Deputy Head – Pastoral
Assistant Head & MYP Coordinator
MonicaWoodward
BarrySmyth
Assistant Head & DP Coordinator
RobertPaler
PeterTaylor
LukeClarke
SchoolDayandTimetable
Mentortimeduringtheweek
Students will have mentor classMonday to Thursday after first period at8.45am.
Subject ClassStart Time
Subject classes start at 7:45AM sharp, so students should be settled into their classes before then.
ClassLengthandTransitions
Each class starting next yearis 60 minsin duration including a 5minute transition indicated by two separate bells.
MovingBetweenClasses
In Secondary(MYP&DP/CP), studentsmove to differentclassrooms foreach subject.
SchoolDayandTimetable
BreakTimes
Students have two breaks duringtheday:
• Snackbreak–20minutesincluding5minutestransition time
• Lunchbreak–45minutesincluding5minutestransition time
Fridays–HalfDaySchedule
Students remain in their mentor class* for the first 30 minutes of the day. Breakbegins at 9.15,followed bythe final three lessons of the day. But this may change nextyear.
EndoftheDaydepartureoptions
• Taketheschool bus home,or
• Leavewith a parent/ guardian or an older sibling thatis 15 years or older. Consentmust begiven for this.
FindingYourWayAround
SecondarystudentsmayenterfromGate1,4,5or7.
Gate2
Gate4
Gate1
Gate5
Gate7
HeadsofDepartment,GradeLeadsandtheir role
HODKeyPoints:
• Supports andcoaches'teachers.
• Helps planbetter lessons andlearning goals.
• Abehind-the-scenes leader making learningbetter for everyone.
• Leads oncurriculumalignment intheir subject.
GradeLeadKeyPoints:
• Supports students' wellbeing.
• Helps withrelational issues.
• Creates andpromotes agradeculture.
• Celebrates the IBLP.
• Guides students in beingexcellent community members.
Whatisamentorteacherandmorning mentortime?
• A mentor teacher is like your homeroom teacher in primary.
• They will guide you in the mornings, take registration and go through morning announcements and to wellbeing check-ins.
• They may also be teachers for various subjects.
• Mentor time is when you go to your assigned classroom for registration.
ConnectEd time:
• Twice a week with your mentor
• Grade assemblies
• Focus on SEL, ATL skills, community building events such as Osrah competitions.
SupportsinSecondary:Counsellor
CounsellorSupport:
The school counsellor supports students emotional wellbeing. Theyare excellent listeners and help you find proactive solutions. They connect with the parent community and offer a range of workshops to support them.
Whyit’shelpful:
The counsellor can help with friendship problems, school worries, or if you’re having a tough day. They help you feelbetter and giveadvice. You can always go to them forsupport.
When
canyouvisit?You canrequest toseeacounsellor usinga Typeform.The counsellorwill review yourrequest and basedon your needs, they cansee youat break, lunch orduring lessontime.
WhatisConnectEd?
• ConnectEd happens twice a week.
• Mentors deliver ConnectEd sessions.
• ConnectEd is helpful to build a connection with yourclass and mentor.
• This time is use for SEL and ATLs skills such as communication, collaboration, organization and socialization.
• Carrer guidance counselling.
MYPSubjectGroups
Theprogrammeempowers students to inquireinto a widerange of issues and ideas of significancelocally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative,critical and reflectivethinkers.
TheDiplomaProgram
• The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous two-year pre-university program.
• It is offered by the International Baccalaureate and is recognized by universities around the world.
• 6 Subjects (42 points)
• Core (3 points): Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service.
Formatives/Summatives&Homework
• More regular homework across multiple subjects
• Formatives =practice tasks,that helpyou withyour summative(not graded)
• Summatives = gradedassessments (tests, essays,projects)
• Some summativesrequire workat home but themajoritywillbe done inclass.
• Timemanagement is keytostayingontop of deadlines
Osrahs
• Osrah means 'family'
• Students are allocatedan Osrah at the start of the year.
Competitions:
• Lip Sync
• Sports Festival
• IBLP postive points
• Curriculum competitions
SILA FAYA QUADRA LIWA WATHBA KHAZNA
WeekWithoutWalls
• Fieldtrips, Residentialtrips,International Trips.
• SAS andCAS.
• Great experiential learningwhereyou will developnewskills.
• Safetyis atthe core of the offer.
• There arealsoendof the year trips for example themeparks, FerrariWorld, Warner Brothers. (etc.)
ExtraCurricularPrograms
• Sports for everyone:“Inclusivebut competitive”
• The Adissa Calendar:
o Term 1: boys' football, girls' netball, volleyball
o Term 2:boys' rugby, girls' football
o Term 3:basketball, Junior NBA, ADEK CupCompetitions (allsports)
• Swimmingand Triathlon throughoutthe fullyear
• Teacher-led ECP’s are awide variety and basedon, suchas CobraCoding, Robotics, Formula 1Schools, Model United Nations, and PerformingArts
TipsforSecondary
• Don’toverpack!- Pack onlywhat your childneeds for the dayto avoidheavybackpacks.
• Chargeddevice! - Students needalaptopand charger eachday
• Encourageregularstudying! - Alittle bit eachdayis goodfor your child.
• Stayorganized! - Helpyour childkeeptheir backpack and materials neat andeasytofind. Makesure devices are charged.
• Prioritisetasks! - Encourage themtocompletethe most important assignments first.
• Getenoughsleep!- Awell-restedchildisready tolearn andfocus.
• CheckToddleregularly
- Bothparents andstudents
Do you have any questions?
If yes, raise your hand or send an email.
Mr Rob Paler
Rpaler@ris.ae
Ms. Monica mwoodward@ris.ae
Mr. Barry: MYP Coordinator
bsmyth@ris.ae
Mr Luke clark Lclark@ris.ae
Thankyou
