"The students are all active participants in their learning during the school day and we continually encourage our students to be confident, independent and curious learners"

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Student Life

A student's day at the academy is filled with challenging academic work and enriching after-school programs. The students are all active participants in their learning during the school day and we continually encourage our students to be confident, independent and curious learners.

Hours

In our Primary School, students in Grade 1 and above arrive in the tented area in front of the school from 6.45 a.m. onwards. They remain here until collected by the class teachers at 7.00 a.m. Preschool 3, 4 and Kindergarten students wait in the established waiting rooms near each of the classroom areas. School begins at 7.00 a.m. prompt with morning registration; children may not enter the classroom until this time. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the School day ends at 2.00p.m. from Kindergarten through Grade 5 students and on Wednesdays school day ends at 1.10 p.m. For Preschool 3 and 4 students the school day ends at 12 noon.

Food

During the day there are morning and lunch breaks for the students in Kindergarten classes through Grade 5. Lunch is provided in the cafeteria building. The Preschool 3 and 4 students have a morning snack break during their daily schedule. The morning snack is served for all students in their classrooms. The aim is to provide the children with a well balanced, nutritional diet and a dietician is employed to oversee this.

Class Schedules

The children are organized into classes based on their age and are looked after by a classroom teacher and assistant teacher. The daily schedule consists of a balance of academic subjects e.g. mathematics, reading, writing etc and specialist activities which include Music, Physical Education instruction, Arabic, Integrated Technology, Art and Library. In addition to the class and specialist teachers the school also has ESL teachers, a Resource teacher and Counsellors.

Activities

There are monthly assemblies for the children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Many special activities are scheduled throughout the school year e.g. read-a-thon, concerts etc. and exhibitions such as the Grade 5 PYP exhibition and the Primary art exhibition. Many activities are held in conjunction with our very active PTA committee. The Primary musical and talent show are always the highlight of the year. After school activities are provided each term for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 these may include Girl Scouts, Photography, Computer, Ice Skating etc. The Primary School also has a very active student council.

The students are all active participants in their learning during the school day and we are continually encouraging our students to be confident, independent and curious learners.