SZPAG 2022-2023 Parents in Partnership Program

Parents in Partnership Program 2022-2023

Mission Statement Core Purpose Our aim is summed up in the school’s motto: Honoring the Past, Educating for the Future.

Mission Statement The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy aims to honor the past and educate for the future by developing confident, responsible and caring young people of integrity who are well educated and prepared to meet the challenges in an ever-changing world.

Values To achieve our mission, we will work to our core values which are: Pursue excellence in all that we do Celebrate achievement and participation of all Appreciate and foster UAE National Identity Cherish the community and the environment Promote Emirati culture and ethical values Promote respect, responsibility, belonging and caring Develop leadership capacity and global citizenship

Guiding Principles The Guiding Principles encompass personal beliefs and values and guide SZPA throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in its goals or strategies. They help to create a culture where everyone understands what’s important.

SZPA has a social responsibility to preserve the Emirati culture, National heritage, and Arabic language.

Leaders of the future are lifelong learners who are critical thinkers, globally aware, creative, and environmentally responsible citizens.

Leaders at all levels reflect the Vision and Mission and ensure it is embedded in all they do.

The outcomes and the well-being of learners, staff and other stakeholders are at the center of the decision-making process.

Table of Contents Principal’s Welcome

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Types of Parents in Partnership Events

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Welcome Events

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Information Events

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EC Grades Pre-KG to Grade 1

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Elementary Grades 2 to 5

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Secondary Grades 6 to 12

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Celebrations of Learning

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Question Time

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Performances and Sporting Events

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Progress Meetings

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Parent Council

22

Book Fairs

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We Welcome Parent Communication

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EC Staff (grades Pre-KG to grade 1)

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Elementary Staff (grades 2 - 5)

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Secondary Staff (grades 6 - 12)

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School Leaders

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Phoning School

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24/7 Access to the latest information

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Schoology

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Epraise

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At Home Support

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Principal’s Welcome Dear parents As we emerge from Covid, we are delighted to once again be able to welcome you into school. We have always understood the importance of working in partnership with our parents, and so it is my privilege to launch our “Parents in Partnership” program.

This program is designed to strengthen our home-school links; to help cement the relationship between staff and parents; and to ensure that we keep our parent body as well informed as possible.

This brochure is designed to help you navigate through the different types of Parents in Partnership events we offer.

The dates and times provided here are correct as of September 2022. It may occasionally become necessary to alter something, due to circumstances beyond our control. We will send you an updated copy of our school calendar at the beginning of each month. Please check this to confirm upcoming dates and times.

Parents in Partnership events will always begin with PIP on our school calendar so that it is easy for parents to see which things they are invited to.

We look forward to welcoming you into school for as many of the following events as you feel will help you and us to work together in unity, in strength and in the best interest of your children.

Yours in education

Carolyn Bailey Principal

Types of Parents in Partnership Events

Welcome Events Welcome events take place at the beginning of the new academic year. They are a chance for you to meet your children’s new homeroom teacher.

Information Events These events are designed to keep parents up to date with key developments in the world of education and in SZPAG’s approach to them. They are face-to-face events, and we welcome parents to school to discuss these key areas with us.

Celebrations of Learning Events These are occasions when we welcome parents into school to look at your children’s work and enjoy discussing their progress with them.

Question Time Events We hold 4 question time events a week from Monday to Thursday. These events are online from 12:45 pm to 1:00 pm. They are designed to provide parents with a forum to ask any questions you may have with the member of staff who leads the Grade Level or Department. We run them online so that working parents can easily attend. Please use the link below to access our question time sessions.

Question time link Meeting ID: 544 091 0286 Passcode: FNu1fq

Types of Parents in Partnership Events

Performances and Sporting Events We welcome parents to come and enjoy our students’ performances with us.

Parent Council Parent Council is an important way in which the school works with parents to better understand their needs and improve the school. Admittance to Parent Council is by invitation only.

Progress Meetings These are held four times a year, and are an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress with each of their teachers. We offer both face-to-face appointments and online appointments to try and support the preferences of all parents.

Book Fairs Reading is one of the best ways to improve your child’s academic progress. We offer a mixture of English and Arabic book fairs, to help parents ensure their children always have lots of reading material at home.

Types of Parents in Partnership Events We Welcome Parent Communication We know that when parents and staff work together in partnership, the outcomes are always better. So, if you have a question or if there is something you would like us to know, please reach out to us. On page 29 you will find details of the best way to get in touch with each school.

Phoning School Sometimes, it’s just easier to pick up the phone and talk to us. Some key telephone numbers are provided on page 32.

Dates and times On the following pages, you will find the dates and times of our Parents in Partnership events.

24/7 Access to the latest information We understand that teenagers aren’t always keen to discuss their school lives with their parents. To help parents work in partnership with the school, we provide 24/7 access to the latest academic and pastoral data about your children. At the end of this document, you will find a guide on how to log on to our school platforms and how to use them to work in partnership with the school to support your child.

On the following pages, you will find the dates and times of all the Parent in Partnership sessions we are offering this year. Or use the contents page above to jump to the section you are interested in.

Parent Welcome Meetings

Welcome Events

Welcome events take place at the beginning of the new academic year. They are a chance for you to meet your children’s new homeroom teacher.

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6th September (3:15-3:45pm) for Grade 6, 9 and 12

7th September (3:15-3:45pm)

14th Septembe (2:45 pm-2:45pm)

14th September (session 1 11:15am Session 2 2:00pm)

Information Events These events are designed to keep parents up to date with key developments in the world of education and in SZPAG’s approach to them. They are face-to-face events, and we welcome parents to school to discuss these key areas with us.

EC Grades Pre-KG to Grade 1 Pre-KG and KG Learning – 11th October (12-12:30 pm) Using Technology at home Pre-KG to Grade 1 – 12th October (8:00-8:30am) Pre-KG and KG development – 23rd November(12:45-1:30pm) EC Phonics 18th January (8:00-8:30am) EC Talk for Writing 7th February (8:00-8:30am) Child protection training - 22nd February (11:00 am-12:00) KG Welcome to our School for new families – 10th May (8:00am-9:00am) Pre-KG-G1 Summer learning how to support your child with reading – 16th May (8:00-8:30am) KG 1 Orientation for new students – 14th June(1:30 - 2:15)

Elementary Grades 2 to 5 Arabic Curriculum and Assessment- 22nd September (1:45-2:45pm) MAP Curriculum Meeting – 12th October (1:45-2:45pm) Introduction to Talk 4 Writing - 9th November (1:45-2:45pm) Introduction to Singapore Math - 23rd November (1:45-2:45pm) Curriculum Event Math Bar Modelling – 11th January (1:45-2:45pm) Child protection training - 22nd February (11:00 am-12:00)

Information Events

High school Grades 9 to 12 G9 &10 High School (Arabic & English) Assessment and Graduation Information 6th October (5:00-5:45pm) G10 Understanding PSAT and SAT 7th February (5:00-5:45pm) G11&12 High School (Arabic & English) Assessment and Graduation Information 5th October (5:00-5:45pm) G11-12 Digital SAT Information Evening 1st March (5:00-5:45pm)

Secondary school Grades 6 to 12 Middle School (Arabic & English) Curriculum and Assessment Information 29th September (5:00-5:45pm) G6-12 Supporting your daughter's wellbeing 16th November (2:00pm-2:45pm) G6-10 Understanding Data 2nd February (5:00-5:45pm) Child protection training 22nd February (11:00 am-12:00) G8-11 Elective Information Afternoon- Parent and Student Event 9th March (1:00-2:45pm) G8-11 Elective Options Interviews - Parents Welcome 10th March (8:00-11:30am)

Celebrations of Learning

Early Childhood Celebrations

EC Reading – 7th March (8:00-8:30am) EC early Mother's Day celebration - 16th March ( 8:00am) EC Wonderful Math – 26th April (8.00am -9:00am) Pre-KG and KG Celebration of learning – 6th June (8:00-10:00am) KG2 Celebration of Learning - 7th June (8:00-10:00am) KG1 celebration of Learning – 8th June (8:00-10:00am)

Celebrations of Learning These are occasions when we welcome parents into school to look at your children’s work and enjoy discussing their progress with them.

Grade 2 to 5 open classrooms G2 Open Classroom – 22nd November G2 Open Classroom - 20th March G2 Open Classroom – 21st June G3 Open Classroom - 22nd November G3 Open Classroom 16th March G3 Open Classroom – 22nd June G4 Open Classroom - 17th March G4 Open Classroom - 7th December G4 Open Classroom – 1st June G5 Open Classroom 6th December G5 Open Classroom 4th January G5 Open Classroom – 14th June

Grade 2 to 5 Book looks G2-5 Book Looks – 11th October (7:30-8:00 am) G2-5 Book Looks – 9th December (7:30-8:00am) G2-5 Book Look- 7th February (7:30-8:00am) G2-5 Book Look – 7th March (7:30am-8:00am) G2-5 Book Look – 22nd May (7:30-8:00am)

Celebrations of Learning

Secondary school Grades 6 to 12 Grade 12 Graduation Week / Fantastic Finish week Including field trips and parent events –19th -23rd June Arabic initiative "Reading with my family" - 16th March (2:45-4:00 pm)

Fairs and exhibitions National Day Secondary Exhibition 5th -9th December (Time TBC) G2-5 Math Fair 1st February (3:15-4:15pm) Grade 7 English Fair – 3rd February (Time TBC ) UAE SS Exhibition G6-9 – 8th February (3:00-4:00pm) Arabic Poetry and Rhetoric – 23rd February (3:00-4:00pm) G6-12 STEM Fair – 27th February – 3rd March (Time TBC) G2-5 ELA Fair – 1st March (3:15-4:15pm) Islamic department G6-12 Exhibition – 2nd March (3:00-4:00pm) G6-12 Creative Arts Exhibition 29th May – 1st of June G8 Commencement - 16th June

Question Time We hold 4 question time events a week from Monday to Thursday. These events are online from 12:45pm to 1pm. They are designed to provide parents with a forum to ask any questions you may

Meeting ID: 544 091 0286

have with the member of staff who leads the Grade

Passcode: FNu1fq

Level or Department. We run them online so that working parents can easily attend. Please use the link below to access our question time sessions.

Early childhood KG1 Question Time- 12th September (12:45-1:00pm) KG2 Question Time – 13th September (12:45 -1:00pm) Gr.1 Question Time – 14th September (12:45 -1:00pm) KG1 Question Time- 8th November (12:45-1:00pm) KG2 Question Time- 9th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.1 Question Time – 10th November (12:45-1:00pm) KG1 Question Time – 19th January (12:45pm -1:00pm) KG2 Question Time – 23rd January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.1 Question Time – 24th January (12:45-1:00pm) KG1 Question Time – 20th March (12:45-1:00pm) KG2 Question Time – 21st March (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.1 Question Time – 22nd March (12:45:100pm)

Question Time

Meeting ID: 544 091 0286 Passcode: FNu1fq

Elementary School Gr.2 Question Time – 15th September (12:45 - 1:00pm) Gr.3 Question Time – 19th September (12:45- 1:00pm) Gr.4 Question Time – 20th September (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.5 Question Time – 21st September (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 2 Question Time- 14th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 3 Question Time – 15th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.4 Question Time – 16th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.5 Question Time – 17th November (12:45 -1:00pm) Gr. 2 Question Time – 25th January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.3 Question Time – 26th January (12:45 -1:00pm) Gr.4 Question Time – 30th January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.5 Question Time – 31st January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 2 Question Time – 23rd March (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.3 Question Time – 10th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.4 Question Time – 11th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.5 Question Time – 12th April (12:45-1:00pm)

Question time

Meeting ID: 544 091 0286 Passcode: FNu1fq

Middle School Gr.6 Question Time – 22nd September (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.7 Question Time – 26th September (12:45 - 1:00pm) Gr.8 Question Time – 27th September (12:45 -1:00pm) Gr.6 Question Time – 21st November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.7 Question Time – 22nd November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.8 Question Time-23rd November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6 Question Time – 1st February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.7 Question Time – 2nd February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.8 Question Time – 6th February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.7 Question Time – 17th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.8 Question Time – 18th April (12:45-1:00pm)

Question time

Meeting ID: 544 091 0286 Passcode: FNu1fq

High School Gr.9 Question Time – 28th September (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.10 Question Time – 29th September (12:45- 1:00pm) Gr.11 Question Time – 3rd October (12:45- 1:00 pm) Gr.12 Question Time – 4th October (12:45- 1:00 pm) Gr.9 Question Time – 24th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.10 Question Time – 28th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.11 Question Time – 29th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.12 Question Time – 30th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.11 Question Time – 9th February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.12 Question Time – 20th February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.9 Question Time – 19th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.10 Question Time – 24th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.11 Question Time – 25th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.12 Question Time – 26th April (12:45-1:00pm) Career & University Guidance Question Time- 26th October (12:45-1:00pm) Career & University Guidance Question Time – 9th January (12:45-1:00pm) Career & University Guidance Question Time – 7th March (12:45-1:00pm) Career & University Guidance Question Time – 11th May. (12:45-1:00pm) External Assessment Question Time – 2nd November (12:45-1:00pm) External Assesment Question Time- 16th January (12:45-1:00pm) External Assesment Question Time – 14th March(12:45-1:00pm) External Assesment Question Time – 18th May (12:45-1:00pm)

Question time

Arabic and Islamic Meeting ID: 544 091 0286

Early Childhood and Elemtary

Passcode: FNu1fq

KG-Gr.1 Arabic/Islamic Question Time – 5th October (12:45 - 1:00pm) Gr.2-5 Arabic Question Time- 6th October (12:45 -1:00pm) Gr.1-5 Islamic Question Time – 10th October (12:45- 1:00pm) KG-Gr.1 Arabic/Islamic Question Time – 5th December (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.2-5 Arabic Question Time - 6th December (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.1-5 Islamic Question Time – 7th December (12:45-1:00pm) KG-Gr.1 Arabic/Islamic Question Time – 21st February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.2-5 Arabic Question Time – 22nd February(12:45-1:00pm) Gr.1 Arabic/Islamic Question Time – 27th April (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.2-5 Arabic Question Time- 1st May (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.1-5 Islamic Question Time – 2nd May (12:45-1:00pm)

Secondary School Gr.6-12 Islamic Question Time – 11th October (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Arabic Question Time – 12th October (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Islamic Question Time- 8th December (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Arabic Question Time – 2nd January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Islamic Question Time – 27th February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Arabic Question Time- 28th February (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Islamic Question Time – 3rd May (12:45-1:00pm) Gr.6-12 Arabic Question Time 4th May (12:45-1:00pm)

Safety and Health Mental Health Question Time – 1st November (12:45-1:00pm) Online Safety Question Time- 11th January (12:45-1:00pm) Mental Health Question Time – 12th January (12:45-1:00pm) Online Safety Question Time – 9th March (12:45-1:00pm) Mental Health Question Time – 13th March (12:43-1:00pm) Online Safety Question Time – 16th May (12:45-1:00pm) Mental Health Question Time – 17th May (12:45-1:00pm)

Question time

Meeting ID: 544 091 0286

Social Counselor

Passcode: FNu1fq

Secondary Social Counselor Question Time- 4th January (12:45-1:00pm) Elementary Social Counselor Question Time – 5th January (12:45-1:00pm) Secondary Social Counselor Question Time – 24th October (12:45-1:00pm) Elementary Social Counselor Question Time- 25th October (12:45-1:00pm) Secondary Social Counselor Question Time – 2nd March (12:45-1:00pm) Elementary Social Counselor Question Time – 6th March (12:45-1:00pm) Secondary Social Counselor Question Time – 9th May (12:45-1:00pm) Elementary Social Counselor Question Time – 10th May (12:45-1:00pm)

Extra Curricular Activities Gr. 6-12 ECA Question Time – 17th January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 1-5 ECA Question Time – 18th January (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 6-12 ECA Question Time – 3rd November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 1-5 ECA Question Time – 7th November (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 6-12 ECA Question Time – 15th March (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 1-5 ECA Question Time 16th March (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 6-12 ECA Question Time – 22nd May (12:45-1:00pm) Gr. 1-5 ECA Question Time – 23rd May (12:45-1:00pm)

Question time

Meeting ID: 544 091 0286

Digital Innovation Kg 1 to Grade 12 3rd January (12:45-1:00pm) 13th October (12:45-1:00pm) 1st March(12:45-1:00pm) 8th May (12:45-1:00pm)

SEN Kg 1 to Grade 12 10th January (12:45-1:00pm) 27th October (12:45-1:00pm) 8th March (12:45-1:00pm) 15th May (12:45-1:00pm)

Passcode: FNu1fq

Performances and Sporting Events We welcome parents to come and enjoy our students’ performances with us.

KG1 & KG2 Sports day 16th January (KG1:10:05-11:45am) (KG2: 8:00-9:50am)

Grade 1 and Pre KG sports days 17th January (Pre-KG: 8:00-9:50am) (Gr1: 10:05-11:45am)

G4-5 Sports Day 19th January 19th January (Monday-Thursday 10:05am -2:30pm, Friday 8:00-11:30am)

G2-3 Sports Day 20th January 20th January (Monday-Thursday 10:05am -2:30pm, Friday 8:00-11:30am)

G6-12 Creative Arts Exhibition 29th May

G2-3 Music Performance - 19th June

G4 Music Performance- 20th June

Progress Meetings These are held four times a year and are an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress with each of their teachers. We offer both face-to-face appointments and online appointments to try and support the preferences of all parents.

Progress Meetings Pre KG to Grade 12 24-27th October (3:00-3:45)

Progress Meetings Pre KG to Grade 12 9th -12th January (3:00- 3:45)

Progress Meetings Pre KG to Grade 12 24-27th April (3:00- 3:45)

Progress Meetings Pre KG to Grade 12 4th July (8:00 - 2:00)

Parent Council Parent Council is an important way in which the school works with parents to better understand their needs and improve the school. Admittance to Parent Council is by invitation only.

12th October (12:30-1:30pm) 16th November (12:30-1:30pm) 18th January (12:30-1:30pm) 9th February (12:30-1:30pm) 15th March (12:30-1:30pm) 26th April (12:30-1:30pm) 24th May (12:30-1:30pm)

Parent council meeting dates

Book Fairs Reading is one of the best ways to improve your child’s academic progress. We offer a mixture of English and Arabic book fairs, to help parents ensure their children always have lots of reading material at home.

Bookworm English Book Fair 31st October to 4th November

Book Worm Book Fair (English and Arabic) 28th February to 7th March

Book Fair 3- Little Thinkers(Arabic ) 8th to 12th May

We Welcome Parent Communication We know that when parents and staff work together in partnership, the outcomes are always better. So, if you have a question or if there is something you would like us to know, please reach out to us.

Early Childhood Staff EC Staff (grades Pre-KG to grade 1) The EC building is open every morning from 7:30 – 8:00am. This is an ideal opportunity to have a quick discussion with your child’s teacher. If you require a longer conversation, the teacher will be happy to set up an appointment with you.

Alternatively, the best way to contact your child’s teacher is through SeeSaw. Here are some key emails you may find helpful: Name: EC Reception Miss Danih Email: G_EC.Reception@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: PA to Head of EC Miss May Email: szpag_ec@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of EC Miss Caz Email: Caz.Jude@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Teaching and Learning Miss Erin Email: Erin.Herndobler@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Teaching and Learning Miss Jo Email: Joanne.Higgins@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Arabic Studies Miss Jacky Email: Jacky.Boulos@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Assistant Head of Arabic studies Miss Najah Email: Najah.anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: EC Arabic and Islamic Lead Miss Rafeda Email: Rafeda.sahli@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Nurse Miss Vinky Email: Vinky.Villaroman@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Technical issues Email: digital_innovation@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: iPad issues Email: SZPAG_SmartServiceCenter@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Elementary Staff Elementary Staff (grades 2 - 5) The Elementary building is open every morning from 7:30 – 8:00am. This is an ideal opportunity to have a quick discussion with your child’s teacher. If you require a longer conversation, the teacher will be happy to set up an appointment with you.

Alternatively, the best way to get in touch with your child’s teacher is through SeeSaw. Here are some key emails you may find helpful: Name: Elementary Reception Miss Amal Email: G_Elementary.Reception@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: PA to Head of Elementary Miss May Email: szpag_elementary@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Elementary Miss Nicola Email: Nicola.Matthews@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Assistant Head of Elementary Miss Melissa Email: Melissa.Hartsfield@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Arabic Studies Miss Jacky Email: Jacky.Boulos@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Assistant Head of Arabic studies Miss Najah Email: Najah.anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Islamic Lead Miss Naqaa Email: Naqaa.Alawneh@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Arabic lead Miss Rukaya Email: Rukaya.Ibrahim@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Social Counselor Miss Ashley Email: Ashley.Johnson@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Inclusion teacher Miss Alicia Email: Alicia.Smartt@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Nurse Miss Bincy Email: Bincy.Paul@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Technical issues Email: digital_innovation@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: iPad issues Email: SZPAG_SmartServiceCenter@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: ECA Coordinator Miss Kerry Email: kerry.nicholls@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Secondary Staff Secondary Staff (grades 6 - 12) The best way to get in touch with secondary staff is through email. We undertake to reply to your emails within 48 working hours.

Name: Secondary Reception Miss Nedaa Email: G_Secondary.Reception@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: PA to Head of Secondary Miss Atieh Email: szpag_Secondary@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Secondary Miss Lyndsey Email: Lyndsey.Bryden@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Assistant Head of Secondary Miss Niamh Email: Niamh.Dillon@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Arabic Studies Miss Jacky Email: Jacky.Boulos@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Assistant Head of Arabic studies Miss Naja Email: Najah.anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Head of Student Potential Miss Pascale Email: Pascale.Khamiss@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Social Counselor Miss Esther Email: esther.moyo@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Inclusion Teacher Miss Amal Email: Amal.Absiye@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Nurse Miss Sindhu Email: Nurse@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: Technical issues Email: digital_innovation@zayedacademy.ac.ae Name: iPad issues Email: SZPAG_SmartServiceCenter@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Heads of Grade and Teachers Head of Grades Grade

Name

Email

Head of Grade 6

Miss Stephanie

Stephanie.Woods@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Head of Grade 7

Miss Lydia

Lydia.Akoto-Ayeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Head of Grade 8

Miss Nicola

Nicola.Warren@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Head of Grade 9

Miss Sam

Samantha.Benjamin@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Miski

Miski.Jama@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Leen

leen.mahmoud@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Head of Grade 11

Miss Sarah

Sarah.Gray@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Head of Grade 12

Miss Sharlene

Sharlene.Bedser@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Head of Grade 10

Arabic Teachers Name

Email

Head of Arabic Miss Najah

Najah.Anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Frhana

Frhana.AbuOdeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Haya

Haya.Alyousef@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Iman Al Rommeh

Iman.Alrommeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Iman Fandi

Iman.Fandi@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Loubna

Loubna.Baraka@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Nada

Nada.Yousef@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Ohood

Ohood.Abusiryeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Rabab

Rabab.Obeidat@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Raeda

raeda.shafiq@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Teachers Islamic Teachers Name

Email

Head of Islamic studies Miss Kholood

Kholood.Abderraziq@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Lina

Lina.Tanash@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Samah

Samah.Obeidat@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Samia

Samia.Dana@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Sura

Sura.AbuJarour@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Arabic Social Studies Teachers Name

Email

Miss Ramia

Ramia.AbouMughdib@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Shaikha

Shaikha.Aljboor@zayedacademy.ac.ae

English Teachers Name

Email

Head of English Miss Sheila

Sheila.Byrne@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Kathy

Kathleen.Wilga@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Niamh

Niamh.Dillon@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Sam

Samantha.Benjamin@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Sarah B

Sarah.Brandrick@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Sarah G

Sarah.Gray@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Sharlene

Sharlene.Bedser@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Stephanie

Stephanie.Woods@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Warda

Warda.Cadir@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Jen

jennifer.clarke@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Teachers Math Teachers Name

Email

Head of Math Miss Danielle

Danielle.Weinstein@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Amanda

Amanda.Jooste@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Angelique

Angelique.Geralys@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Catherine

Catherine.Khouja@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Cristina

Cristina.Seoighe@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Eimear

Eimear.Logue@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Inge

IngeInge.Neveling@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Lynette

Lynette.Ickes@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Miski

Miski.Jama@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Saynab

Saynab.Ibrahim@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Science Teachers Name

Email

Head of Science Miss Clare

Clare.Austin@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Lauren.

Lauren.Conaty@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Leen

Leen.Mahmoud@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Lilla

Lilla.Marton@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Lydia

Lydia.Akoto-Ayeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Mamet

Mamet.Amfo-Brobbey@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Nazmieh

Nazmieh.Zreika@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Sosana

Sosana.Hove@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Teachers English Social Studies (ESS) Teachers Name

Email

Head of Ess Miss Liz

liz.anderson@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Bronagh

Bronagh.Murphy@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Kiran

Kiran.Ahmed@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Lorna

Lorna.Hunter@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Rose

Rose.Dunne@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Zak

Zakiyya.Iqbal@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Zelda

Zelda.Dreyer@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Creative and Performing Arts and IT Teachers Name

Email

Head of CPA and IT Miss Grainne

Grainne.Kavanagh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Art Miss Wilmarie

Wilmarie.Botes@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Music Miss Sara D

Sara.Douglas@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Drama Miss Esmee

Esmee.Gallagher@zayedacademy.ac.ae

IT Miss Rana

Rana.Subhiyeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Teachers and Leaders PE Teachers Name

Email

Head of PE Miss Shauna

Shauna.Cranny@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Nola

Nola.Wong@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Miss Nicola

Nicola.Warren@zayedacademy.ac.ae

School Leaders Role

Name

Email

Executive Superintendent

Dr. Mark

mark.demareo@alaineducational.ae

Principal

Miss Carolyn

Carolyn.Bailey@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Vice Principal

Miss Amirah

Amirah.Salah@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Vice Principal

Miss Deborah

Deborah.Sharifi@zayedacademy.ac.ae

Phoning School Sometimes, it’s just easier to pick up the phone and talk to us.

EC Reception (grades Pre-KG to grade 1) 02 619 5622 Elementary Reception (grades 2 to 5) 02 619 5623 Secondary Reception (grades 6 to 12) 02 619 5621 EC Technical Issues (grades Pre-KG to grade 1) 054 307 4988 Elementary Technical Issues (grades 2 to 5) 054 307 4988 Secondary Technical Issues (grades 6 to 12) 054 307 4987 Smart Help Desk – for all matters concerning iPads (grades 3 to 12) 054 307 4989

Communications Tools 24/7 Access to the latest information If you have children in grades 6 to 12, one of the best ways you can work in partnership with the school is to regularly log onto Schoology and epraise. These two platforms give you instant access to the latest academic and pastoral data on your daughter. By logging on and discussing your child’s progress with her, you are showing your daughter that you are invested in her success and want to help and support her as best you can.

Here are the links to download the apps for Epraise and Schoology: Download the Schoology app on the Apple App Store.

Download the Schoology app on the Google Play Store.

Download the epraise app on the Apple App Store.

Download the epraise app on the Google Play Store.

Application Details: Schoology Schoology is a platform that allows you to view the courses that your daughter is enrolled in, view her overall grades, and see the weekly work that has been assigned to your daughter. From Schoology, you can easily support

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assignments, and reviewing her weekly content as necessary.

Please click here to find a video with instructions for how to get the most out of Schoology as a parent, including instructions for how to log in and add your daughter to your account, receive a weekly report of your child’s grades and submissions, and notifications for any deadlines your children have missed. However, you must log in on the Schoology website and follow the instructions on the video to update the notifications to receive this.

Communications Tools Epraise Epraise is a platform that allows you to track your daughters’ points and overall well-being at school. Epraise gives you an overview of each of your daughters, showing you the number of positive points, the number of demerits, and why she has received the demerits.

Please see this video for a quick introduction to Epraise and how to navigate it. As mentioned in the video, to log into Epraise, you need to use the email you have received directly from Epraise; in it you will find a link to log in and set up your password. We recommend using the Epraise app to easily keep track of your daughter’s achievements and behavior in school. You will now have access to all information regarding your daughter’s well-being and any concerns that we have.

Another way you can use Epraise to support your daughter is to get involved in Parentteacher Conferences. To make an appointment for Parent Teacher Conferences during the allocated times, log on to Epraise and make an appointment as outlined in the video.

Please watch this short video to show you how to easily schedule an appointment for Parents’ Afternoon via the Epraise app.

Epraise is also used to book your daughter’s ECAs, the extracurricular activities offered at the school. To attend an ECA, you must sign up via Epraise so that we know your daughter has permission to attend the ECA. They can be signed up through the parent account. Following the steps below:

Epraise Steps • Go to the ‘More’ menu • Under ‘Community,’ choose ‘Activities.’

• Choose the ECA your daughter wants to sign up to • Register for the ECA • Your daughter will now see this listed under her ‘My Activities’ menu ( under ‘Community’)

At Home Support

We also ask that you support your daughter at home by encouraging her to get enough sleep at night; as the school day can be demanding, a good night’s sleep helps ensure that she can best access her lessons. Provision of a balanced diet can also help improve her overall performance.

Please help support your daughter by providing her with a quiet place to study and complete her homework. Ensure that she has access to wifi, so that she can complete her work and her study effectively. Please help to ensure that your daughter maintains her iPad and devices and seeks repairs when needed. It really supports your daughter if you can check your emails regularly and act upon any needful school correspondence.