To produce well-educated, well-rounded individuals who have high aspirations and achieve their potential, in a happy and nurturing school.
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance, Responsibility and Teamwork.
OUR AIM
All - round excellence
OUR L E A R N I N G D I S P O S I T I O N S
Communication CuriosityIndependence Risk-taking Creativity Resilience
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Our Mission - Our Values - Our Aim
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Teaching Staff
16-17
Key Stage 2 Curriculum 18
Pastoral Care & The House System 19
Monitoring Progress 19
The School Day - Key Stage 2 20
Early Morning Drop-off and After-school Care 20
Your Contact Details
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Attendanace / Punctuality 22
Enrichment Programme 22 PE 23 Uniform 24 Food & Drink 24 Questions Communications 25
We would like to welcome you to KS2 at Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School. This booklet provides you with general information aimed at new children and their families
MR ANDY BRAY Deputy Head / Head of Key Stage 2
A§ndy worked in Sport Development for several years before pursuing a career in teaching. He started his teaching career in West Yorkshire and taught Year 3 up to Year 6 at three different schools. Andy then moved to Sherborne Qatar in 2017 and became the Head of Lower Key Stage 2 in 2018. At the start of the 2022-23 Academic Year, Andy became Deputy Head and Head of Key Stage 2. He enjoys various sports including run ning and squash and is particularly proud of the fundraising challenge that Nick (Headmaster) and Andy completed in April 2022 where they ascend ed the 51 flights of steps inside the iconic Torch tower, 31 times, equalling a similar height to Mount Everest. This generated an incredible and much needed total of £4,417 for our partner schools in Cambodia and took a total of 23.5 hours over two days!
BA (Hons) in Sport Development, Edge Hill University, Schools Direct Teacher Training, Bradford College.
Originally from a town near Leeds, West Yorkshire, Jessica moved to Crewe to attend Manchester Metropolitan University where she complet ed a four-year degree in Primary Education with QTS. Jessica then taught in Stoke-on-Trent, where she completed her NQT year in Year 5 before moving to Year 6. She moved to Qatar in 2017 and she taught Year 5 in her previous school for three years as well as being the subject leader for English. Jessica has worked in Key Stage 1 at Sherborne and is currently teaching in Year 3. In her spare time, Jessica loves to play netball and attend the gym. She is also an avid reader.
Sally is originally from a small village called Harriseahead, Stoke on Trent, in the UK. She studied to become a Primary School Teacher at Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising in Art. After graduating in 2015, Sally spent 18 months trav elling around various parts of Australia and South East Asia before returning to the UK to work as a Year 1 class teacher. Following her move to Qatar in 2017 she has worked as a Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 class teacher, as well as leading a Key Stage 1 team and phonics throughout her previous school.
SALLY NIXON, Head of Irons House Year 3 Teacher
BA (Hons) Primary Education, Manchester Metropolitan University.
BA (Hons), PGCE.
After five years teaching Reception at Sherborne Qatar, Kathryn moved to Year 3 in 2019. With over eighteen years teaching experience in both England and Qatar, Kathryn loves to find new ways to inspire creativity and make learning fun. Kathryn has taught all year groups throughout Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and the Foundation Stage. She was school SENCo and subject leader for Maths in her previous role. Kathryn enjoys swimming, dance and Zumba. She especially loves to spend time with her husband and two sons both at the school.
BA (Hons), QTS, Education Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University; PGCE, Leeds Trinity University.
Matthew grew up in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire. His passion for working with children began when he moved to Newcastle to work as an outdoor activity leader. This experience led to him working in the USA, teaching outdoor education at a summer camp. Matthew completed his degree at Manchester Metropolitan University and PGCE at Leeds Trinity University before moving to Qatar. He has lived in Doha for four years and two of these have been in Year 3 at Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School. His hobbies include playing football and travelling.
MRS KATHRYN MILLS Year 3 Teacher
MR MATTHEW FROST Head of Khalifa House Year 3 Teacher
Ed is from a small town called Northallerton in the county of North Yorkshire, England. His passion for working with children began after teaching outdoor education at a summer camp in the USA. After teaching a sport-based life skills programme in Primary schools across the North of England, Ed went back to university to become a teacher. Since complet ing his PGCE, Ed has volunteered at a Primary school in South Africa and spent a year teaching a Year 4 class in Yarm, North Yorkshire. His hobbies include travelling and many sports. He especially enjoys Football and American Football. Ed is entering his second year teaching at Sherborne Preparatory School.
BComm (Hons) National University of Ireland, Galway. MSc Marketing, NUIG. PGCE, Brunel University.
Hailing from Galway in the west of Ireland, James has been teaching for over 8 years. Having previously taught in Doha College, this is not James’ first time in Doha. He is very much looking forward to working in Sherborne and meeting all the wonderful pupils and staff he has heard so much about. In his spare time, James loves swimming, running, golf, foot ball and spending time with his wife and son. James is excited to return to the amazing cuisine and the huge range of activities Doha has to offer!
MR ED JERRAM
Year 4 Teacher
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Northumbria University; PGCE in Primary Education, York St John University.
JAMES LALLEY Year 4 Teacher
Daithi is from County Monaghan, Ireland. Daithi completed his PGCE in Liverpool in 2018 and then taught for two years as a KS2 teacher in London. Daithi has taught a further two years as a Year 6 teacher in an International School in Doha. In his spare time Daithi enjoys a wide variety of sports – particularly Gaelic Football, Basketball, Football and Golf. Keeping fit and active is a very important part of his routine. He is always ready to try and explore new things. Daithi enjoys visiting different coun tries and learning about new cultures. He has most recently visited India, Kenya and the Seychelles. He is excited to start in Sherborne.
Holly completed her degree at Leeds Trinity University and PGCE at Edge Hill University before moving to Qatar. She has lived in Doha for two years, working in both Sherborne Qatar School for Girls and Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School. Holly has taught Year 4 in both schools. When not teaching, Holly enjoys reading, travelling and keeping active at the gym.
MR DAITHI COLTON Year 4 Teacher
BA (Hons) in Humanities (English and Geography), Dublin City University
MISS HOLLY RYAN Year 4 Teacher
BA Hons (Philosophy, Ethics and Religion), Leeds Trinity University; PGCE, QTS, Edge Hill University.
Katie is a passionate and caring teacher who enjoys being creative with the curriculum. She studied for an undergraduate degree in English Literature in Liverpool where she grew a passion for inspiring children to bring characters to life through story writing. During her teacher training she taught across Key Stage One and Key Stage Two in a diverse setting. Katie joined Sherborne Qatar Prep School in 2019 and she loves being part of such a warm community. Over the last few years, she has thrived in being a House Leader and helping to develop the use of technology. Outside of work, Katie has a keen interest for travelling to experience different cultures. She also enjoys reading a wide range of genres and listening to live music.
BA (Hons) English Literature, PGCE, Liverpool University
Laura has been teaching for nine years and is dedicated to providing learning and teaching experiences that benefit the needs of all children. She has taught a variety of year groups in Scotland over the years and this will be her second year working at Sherborne. Laura is committed to continuing her own professional development and graduated this sum mer from the University of Glasgow with a Masters Degree in Educational Studies. She believes that all children are able to achieve success and promotes a growth mindset within her classroom, encouraging children to believe that practice makes progress!
Matthew is an enthusiastic, caring teacher who hails from Leeds, En gland. He has 11 years total experience and is entering his second year at Sherborne Prep. Matthew has a background in sport and exercise and therefore has a real interest in physical education, health and wellbeing. Inside the classroom, his favourite subject is Maths and he also enjoys Sci ence. Matthew also has a keen interest in the use of technology in educa tion. Outside the classroom, he is a keen rugby player and coach, as well as an avid supporter of football (especially Leeds United) and an all-round sports fan, who is very much looking forward to the World Cup 2022.
MR MATTHEW OSBORN
Year 5 Teacher
BA Physical Education; MSc Sport and Exercise Science, Leeds Metropolitan University; PGCE Primary Education, Northumbria University.
MRS LAURA DOYLE
Head of English Year 5 Teacher
BEd (Hons) in Education
Before qualifying as a teacher, Genevieve tutored GCSE English Litera ture and Language and worked in London as a Year 3 Teaching Assistant. Genevieve trained with the Teach First Graduate Scheme in London and gained her Post-Graduate Diploma of Education from University College London. After working as a Year 5 teacher in London for two years, Gene vieve moved to Qatar to teach at Sherborne. Genevieve has a passion for researched-informed practice in the classroom and encourages children to become life-long learners. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, exercising through yoga and travelling with friends.
BA (Hons) in Education Studies with Sports and Physical Activity; TTP Dorset.
Hollie was born and raised in the county of Dorset, England. Inspired by her teachers, she knew that teaching was her career path from a young age. She studied Education Studies with Sport at The University of Wales Institute Cardiff, moving on to complete her teacher training back in Dor set. Hollie has taught both Year 5 and 6 for three years in Dorset school. The sun was calling so Hollie moved to Qatar back in 2017 where she worked in an international school for two years before joining the Sher borne team. Hollie is now in her fourth year at Sherborne where she has enjoyed teaching Year 6. Hollie is a keen netball player, loves all things creative and crafty and is a HUGE Harry Potter fan. She loves to fact that teaching in Qatar brings so many wonderful different cultures together in one place- there’s always so many exciting things to learn!
MISS GENEVIEVE DAVIES Year 5 Teacher BA (Hons) Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kent; PGDE Primary Education, University College London. MISS HOLLIE STEELE Year 6 Teacher Head of Year 6Gail taught at Clayesmore Preparatory School in Dorset and Norman Court Preparatory School, Salisbury in both Reception and Year 2 until joining Sherborne Qatar when the school opened in 2009. As well as teaching her Year 3 class Gail also enjoys teaching music in Years 3 and 4. She has a wide experience of library work, Brownies, school musicals and is a keen cook, singer and craft worker. She is married to Richard Assistant Head and Director of Communications and mother of Rachael and Christopher who have been at the school since it opened in 2009.
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Zahra has come from Manchester in a place called Cheadle in England and has supported the football team Manchester United ever since she was little. After qualifying, Zahra has worked in various roles in the Ed ucation sector and has lived in Qatar for four years and has worked In Sherborne Preparatory School since she moved to Doha. She started off working as a Year 2 teacher and then moved onto teach Year 4. Zahra has always dreamed of being a Head of Maths and has been in this role for 2 years. In her free time, she loves journaling, going to the gym and explor ing new things.
Head of Amna House Year 6 Teacher, Year 3 and 4
Music Teacher
BA Education (Hons) Exeter University.
MRS ZAHRA MOHAMMED Head of Maths Year 6 Teacher
MA (Hons) Primary Education with Teaching Qualification, The University of Glasgow.
After completing her four-year undergraduate degree in Primary Education, Stacey taught in her home country, Scotland, before moving to Qatar in 2017. Since then, she has taught both KS1 and KS2 at British Curriculum schools in Doha, with the last two years spent in Year 1 at Sherborne. Both in and out of school, Stacey enjoys sporting events and loves getting involved in art projects. She spends her free time reading, going to the gym, visiting delicious food spots and travelling.
BEd (Hons) Primary Teaching with History, St. Mary’s University College Belfast.
Gráinne is from Derry in the North of Ireland and has been teaching for the past four years. After finishing university, she moved to London and worked there as a Year 5 and Year 6 teacher. After that, she made the move to Doha, Qatar where she taught for two years in a British Interna tional School as a Year 6 class teacher before moving to Sherborne Prepa ratory in 2021. She has a passion for teaching and encourages creativity and imagination in her class. Gráinne’s main interests include keeping active, paddle boarding, cooking new recipes, speaking Irish, animals and traveling the world. She has thoroughly enjoyed her first year in Sher borne and is looking forward to making more memories.
MS STACEY DUNCAN Head of Innovation & Learning Technologies Year 6 Teacher MISS GRAINNE O’CARROLL Year 6 Teacher
Subjects are taught in a cross-curricular, enquiry approach, which enables children to be thoroughly immersed in a theme. In doing so, knowledge and skills in History, Art, Geography, Science and English are embedded according to the British National Curriculum.
The progressive White Rose Maths scheme is followed throughout Key Stage 2, where children’s confidence from the concrete approach transgresses more towards pictorial and abstract.
In English, the Talk for Write process continues as the complexity of genres and skills develop. A wide range of model texts are read, analysed and drawn upon: a suspense story based in Ancient Egyptian times, free verse poetry connected to the importance of our environment, newspaper reports about landing on Mars and informal letter writing from a child in World War II are just some examples. Children are able to build blocks for their own independent writing through whole class shared writes and short bursts of grammar lessons. Fur- thermore, Years 3 and 5 encounter many learning opportunities whilst preparing for their annual performances to parents. In Years 4 and 6, forms take turns to deliver an assembly to the Key Stage and their parents.
Learning experiences beyond the classroom enrich many of our curriculum enquiries; we enjoy the wealth of our locality by visiting the National Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, local parks and beaches. For e.g. Year 4 visit the Botanical Gardens at Education City to learn about different plants and trees from around the world and Year 6 visit the Sports Museum to learn about the history of sport. In addition, in Years 5 and 6, there is an opportunity to participate in a residential trip to Oman which supports two of the Upper Key Stage 2 themes.
Our children continue to benefit from specialist teaching in PE, Music and Languages. Full details of the curricu lum objectives and topics will be emailed to parents at the start of each term.
By the time our children reach the end of Key Stage 2, they will have received a varied curriculum, which includes Bring Your Own Device (see separate details, contained in this Welcome Pack) that will have embraced all of our values and dispositions, through our bespoke curriculum The Sherborne WAY, to take them further along the path in their education. Transitions into Year 7 are well considered both academically and pastorally and the Prep and Senior Schools work closely together to ensure that the foundations set throughout KS2 are strengthened and developed as the children progress throughout the school.
Form Teachers have the day-to-day responsibility for the welfare of pupils in their forms and they monitor pupil progress by taking account of what is happening in a pupil’s life.
Additionally, all pupils and staff belong to one of six Houses which allow for the vertical integration of pupils and the House Leaders, in particular, become important people in helping to shape and guide the pupils out of the classroom.
There are regular Inter House events and challenges, including whole House days. Older pupils are encouraged to support and help the younger and these events help pupils to develop their social skills, confidence, independence and the ability to work and play harmoniously together. The Houses are each grouped in ‘families’ with a child from each year group.
All children are expected to wear the correct colour House shirt on these special days: Khalifa – Orange Irons – Red Sheppard – Blue Jassim – Purple Powys – Yellow Amna - Green
We want our pupils to be caring and considerate of others and to respect fellow pupils and staff alike. A whole school PSHE programme includes a variety of developmental issues and Assemblies during the week both underpin the school’s ethos and celebrate pupil success. The school has a team of nurses who administer to the pupils’ need to day ailments and maintain an overview of the pupils’ health and physical development.
We have a positive rewards system through which pupils earn Merits towards certificates at different levels and they can become Star of the Week or Term.
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Year 1 – Year 6
Teachers assess using the Current UK National Curriculum
Children are assessed against their ‘age-related expectations’
There will be three formal parents’ meetings throughout the year starting with a non-academic meeting in September and then two further academic meetings later in the year. The door is always open should you wish to make an appointment with the class teacher or Head of Key Stage at any point
You will receive a mid-year report and an end of year report to provide you with information about your child’s current attainment as well as other key pieces of information such as attitude, attendance expectations and their general approach to school life
Children will complete assessment papers in maths, reading and SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) three times per year towards the end of each term. These results are used as part of evidence to inform the teacher’s judgment and are not a fixed, end result. Teachers continually assess children through observations, marking and moderation; this forms the majority of our as sessment process. Please see the Assessment and Reporting Overview, included in the Welcome Pack for further information or speak to your child’s Form Teacher.
Gates open at 6.50am and children can wait under the ‘Hangar’ where they will be supervised by a teach er on duty. They will make their way to class at 7.00am and the register is taken by 7.15am. Any children who are not in their form by this time will be marked as late. NB All Gates (except Gate 1) will be locked at 7.10am. If your child is late, they will need to register through Gate 1 before entering their form. All children are expected to carry their own belongings and enter the building independently without parent supervision.
The children will have two breaks throughout the day. A short 15 minute break for a snack mid-morning and a 45 minute break for lunch. Eating times are staggered in the school canteen.
Children will be ready for collection at 1.45pm. All of KS2 children will wait under the ‘Hangar’ near Gate 3 at the end of the day. Children collected after by 2.00pm will be taken to after school care.
Entry and exit for Years 3 & 4 is via Gate 2 and for Years 5 & 6, Gate 3. However if children have siblings in different year groups, then for ease of logistics, parents can choose which relevant gate to use.
Early morning Drop Off and after school care are only offered to pupils from Reception to Year 6. The Early morning Drop Off is a booked service for which an additional fee is applicable.
After school care is an emergency service if you are running late for our pickup time. You will be charged for using this service if you are over 15 minutes late.
Please contact Head of Key Stage 2, Mr Andy Bray, if you wish to book a place for these services, once term resumes : anbray@sherborneqatar.org,
It is really important that we can contact parents/carers quickly and easily if we need to.
Please keep contact emails and especially phone numbers up to date by infor ming the school office of any changes.
It is important for children to attend school everyday and on time, unless unwell. Getting children into good routines and habits as young as possible supports their learning and development. Please email or telephone the school office by 8.00am if your child is going to be absent from school due to illness, medical appointment etc.
Otherwise your child will be entered as an unauthorised absence in the register which in turn is recorded on their school report. Please refer the attendance expectations in the separate letter from the Headmaster.
Enrichment is offered to all the childern from Reception to Year 6. The Enrichment Programme takes place after school on every day of the school week and is designed to enrich the curriculum and encourages the pupils to try things which they may not have done before. Activities include Football, Rugby, Art and Crafts, Lego Club, French Club, Cookery and Dance. Most activities are offered free of charge with additional fees only applied to clubs offered by external providers.
Sign up procedures are emailed to all parents at the start of each term.
PPEupils in KS2 have two PE lessons per week with our specialist PE Department. They should spend the full day in their PE kit on the days when they have PE and this includes arriving to school in PE kit. PE kit should include a PE shirt, navy PE shorts, white socks, predominantly white trainers and a PE bag.
Please note that house shirts should not be worn to PE lessons.
Your child should wear the standard uniform as provided by Noble House for every school day. Please see our website for contact details and location. All items of clothing should be clearly named, either with a sewn-in/iron on label or by writing on the label.
Please refer to separate Prep School Uniform List, contained in this Welcome Pack, for further details
At Sherborne Qatar we are strong believers that a healthy diet and plenty of fluids are very important in helping your child to learn more and be happier in school. We encourage our pupils to eat and drink regularly. With this in mind, we ask that you support us by providing your child daily with:
A named, refillable water bottle. Please note that bottles are kept together in the classroom and so it must be possible for your child to identify which bottle belongs to him or her so as to avoid mix-ups.
A snack box containing healthy food, such as: raisins, dried or fresh fruit, fruit juice or milk, a small sandwich or wrap.
A larger packed lunch, containing similarly healthy items.
If your child is coming to school on the bus, or otherwise leaving home very early in the morn ing, you may like to supply them with a little extra breakfast to eat in school before lessons start, such as a banana and some milk.
All food containers need to be named clearly, and should identify whether the food is for snack, lunch or breakfast.
Please note that the school has a ‘no nuts’ policy due to allergies, and chocolate, sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed. Please also do not send food and drinks in glass containers or bot tles.
Children in Key Stage 2 may purchase a lunch from the school canteen but we suggest they still bring a snack for the first break. Children are responsible for their own money and ordering their lunch independently.
We appreciate children enjoy celebrating birthdays with their friends. Unfortunately, we cannot allow cakes, muffins, donuts, sweets etc to be shared in class. This is due not only to our healthy eating policy but also the risk they pose to children with allergies. Thank you for your under standing.
If you have any questions or concerns throughout your child’s time in school, please see your child’s form teacher at the beginning of the day or the end of the day.
Please be aware that this is a busy time of the day and therefore we suggest getting in touch with your child’s Form Teacher first to make an appointment.
Head of Key Stage
Mr Andy Bray – anbray@sherborneqatar.org
YEAR 3
Head of Year, Mrs Jessica Newsome – jnewsome@sherborneqatar.org
Mrs Katheryn Mills – kmills@sherborneqatar.org
Ms Sally Nixon – snixon@sherborneqatar.org
Mr Matthew Frost – mfrost@sherborneqatar.org
YEAR 4
Head of Year, Mr Ed Jerram – ejerram@sherborneqatar.org
Mr James Lally – jlally@sherborneqatar.org
Mr Daithi Colton – dcolton@sherborneqatar.org
Miss Holly Ryan – hryan@sherborneqatar.org
YEAR 5
Head of Year, Miss Katie Gittins – kgittins@sherborneqatar.org
Miss Laura Doyle – ldoyle@sherborneqatar.org
Miss Genevieve Davies – gdavies@sherborneqatar.org
Mr Mathew Osborn – mosborne@sherborneqatar.org
YEAR 6
Head of Year, Miss Hollie Steele – hsteele@sherborneqatar.org
Mrs Gail Williams – gwilliams@sherborneqatar.org
Mrs Zahra Mohammed – zmohammed@sherborneqatar.org
Miss Grainne O’Carroll – gocarroll@sherborneqatar.org
Miss Stacey Duncan – sduncan@sherborneqatar.org