TERM 2 EXAMINATIONS – THIS WEEK

UNLESS THERE ARE EXTENUATING AND

UNPREVENTABLE EMERGENCY

CIRCUMSTANCES ALL CHILDREN ARE

EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT FOR THE TERM

2 EXAMINATION PERIOD AS PER

SCHEDULE

http://www.nadaschool.edu.sa/downs/schedule.html

PLEASE NOTE THAT VACATIONS DURING TERM TIME ARE NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES.

NO SCHOOL UNIFORM DURING EXAMS

FOR ALL STUDENTS.

EARLY DEPARTURES FROM SCHOOL

We have noticed an increase in the

number of students who are leaving

school early, as a result of being

collected by parents. Unless there is an

emergency or

the school

requests you to

collect your

child early, all

parents should

ensure that

children are in school from 0720 until

the very end of the school day. Please be aware that the office staff and

senior staff at the school may refuse to allow you to take children early,

unless there is an exceptionally good reason.

MOBILE PHONES

Almost all mobile phones are now equipped with a camera. Having cameras and taking pictures in school is strictly prohibited in KSA and by the Ministry of Education. Unless, directly requested

by a teacher, as part of a lesson, any use of mobile phones or devices that can act as mobile phones, is strictly prohibited. Children who wish to speak to parents can only do so from the Student Counsellor’s or Primary Supervisor’s office (after taking permission). Phones should not be heard, seen or used at all during the school day, including after school classes.

STUDENT LATENESS

Regrettably, we still have a small group of 10 – 12 children who are constantly late for school.

Unfortunately, these families were issued with warning letters, which means the children may be sent home if they are late in future.

MISSING ASSESSMENTS

UNLESS THERE ARE EXTENUATING AND UNPREVENTABLE

EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL CHILDREN ARE

EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT FOR THEIR CLASS

ASSESSMENTS / TESTS. IN ORDER FOR THE SCHOOL TO

CONSIDER ANY CASE WHERE A CHILD MISSES AN

ASSESSMENT THE ABOVE CRITERIA MUST BE MET, PLUS

PARENTS MUST SUBMIT THIRD PARTY

DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE THE CHILD’S ABSENCE. UNLESS THE ABSENCE

MEETS THE ABOVE CRITERIA NO RETESTS WILL BE GIVEN. PLEASE NOTE THAT VACATIONS

DURING TERM TIME ARE NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

2017 - 2018

EDITION 2

OPEN DAY

NIS recently held our annual Open Day. It was a terrific day, with no signs of the inclement weather, which plagued us earlier in the week. The aim of the day was for children to showcase their talents and have fun. The pictures below show some of the highlights of the day.

EVERYONE HAD FUN!

NIS ARTIST

Abdullah Hamood {G10 boys} is an artist with a great deal of talent. He has completed a number of paintings, which are now exhibited in the NIS Boys’ Section. He should be very proud of these paintings. Here are some close-ups of his work.

This is a terrific standard of work

and we wish to see more of

Abdullah’s work as he develops his

skill and confidence.

SCHOOL FEE PAYMENT DATES

Parents are reminded that if you opted to pay the school fees in termly instalments the due dates are as follows

FEE PAYMENT TERM 2 = 7th January, 2018

FEE PAYMENT TERM 3 = 1st April, 2018

You can pay in cash, by online bank transfer or using your bank card. Please see the accountants for details.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO STICK TO THESE DEADLINES AND AGREED PAYMENT DATES. THE SCHOOL CAN ONLY RUN

EFFICIENTLY IF THESE DATES ARE ADHERED TO IN FULL BY ALL PARENTS.

FEE PAYMENT FOR TERM 2 IS NOW

EXTREMELY OVERDUE….

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT

We would like to remind all parents that

it is your responsibility to make sure that

your child is properly equipped for

school. We are finding a number of

children without the very basic equipment such as

books, pens, pencils, rulers and art equipment. Please

check your child’s pencil case, timetable and bag.

MR. MARK’S MATHS CHALLENGE!!!

There are two ropes that both take exactly 1 hour to burn from end to

end. You are unable to cut the rope. How can you burn the two ropes in a total of 45 minutes?

CHAMPIONS’ LEAGUE FINAL!!!

On Thursday 8th March the final of this year’s senior tournament took place. This was a fiercely contested match between Liverpool and Real Madrid. During normal time both teams had chances, but failed to find the back of the net. This meant that the game had to be decided on penalties, with Liverpool being the victorious team.

The teams competed, along with others who failed to make the final, for the trophies below.

Throughout the tournament the teachers and referees have been keeping a close eye out for the ‘Player of the Tournament’. For his many outstanding displays for Ream Madrid, this year’s winner was Ahmad Wajeeh. His performances and goals were perhaps the main reason behind Real Madrid’s ascendancy to the final of this year’s competition. Well done Ahmad.

FRACTIONS IN MATHS

The boys of 3BB had fun figuring out how to divide 4 apples between 16 students in class this week. They solved the problem using fractions and dividing the apples into 4 equal pieces. The objective of the lesson was to introduce groups and equal parts in fractions. The students had to use their creative and critical thinking skills as well as collaboration and communication to ensure that everyone in the group got the same share of the apple.

LOCAL TEACHERS

(FOR NEXT YEAR)

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced teaching staff to begin work at the best school in Al Hasa.

KG / PRIMARY / SCIENCE / ENGLISH

You must be degree qualified

You must have experience working as a teacher in international schools {At least 2 years}

You must be able to speak and write fluently in English.

ARABIC / ISLAMIC STUDIES

You must be degree qualified, in Arabic or Islamic Studies

You must have experience working as a teacher in international / private schools {At least 2 years}

You must be able to speak English. Your Arabic language must be excellent.

ALL TEACHERS MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER OF

SPONSORSHIP OR AJEER {Females}

Interested parties should submit their full CV (written in

English) to the school by email.

(principal@nadaschool.edu.sa)

MR. TONY’S MERIT CHALLENGE!

“For inspiration, the animators and artists spent two weeks in Africa, visiting Hell's Gate National Park in Kenya. Here they came up with my character, who is a crown prince. I

was tricked by my uncle, into thinking I caused my father's death. My friends sing a famous song which translates to

“No Worries”……”

You should write the name of the person, your name and class on a piece of paper and place it in the box outside Mr. Tony’s Office. The winners will be drawn from the box each week and will be in the newsletter. As a prize, each winner will be given FOUR MERITS FROM Mr. Tony.

Only one answer per student will be accepted. It must be written by the student, not the parent! Bonus merits may be awarded to children who create ‘special answer sheets – such as a poster’. The poster must be

the individual work of each student.

WINNERS LAST WEEK

WINNERS THIS WEEK

UKMT INTERMEDIATE CHALLENGE!

On February 1st 2018 the top mathematicians from our Grade 10,9 & 8 competed in the UKMT Intermediate Challenge. They faced a series of mathematical problems which would test their mathematical abilities, use of logic and problem solving skills. Of the 18 students who competed 9 achieved rewards with 7 silver and 2 bronze. All of the students worked very hard at this challenge and as Math coordinator I would like to say ‘Well done’. The next UKMT challenge will be the Junior challenge for grades 6 & 7 on April 26th 2018

UKMT Intermediate Challenge - Final scores and school position

Grade Score

9 Yaqin Hasa 72

10 Ahmad Kayed 70

10 Aishwary Girish kumar 65

9 Muhammad Talal 65

10 Sarah Bassiouny 60

9 Abdulrah Eid 60

8 Mahmoud Yousef 60

9 Eisar Suliman 50

10 Lujina Eid 45

8 Abdul Chalabi 45

8 Maab Mohamed 44

10 Hani Bouzguenda 38

8 Ali Talat 35

9 Mohammad Sorogy 34

9 Amna Amir 30

8 Mohammed Ayman 28

9 Mariam Gafar 25

Best in School Yaqin Hasa

Best in Grade 10 Ahmad Kayed

Best in Grade 9 Yaqin Hasa

Best in Grade 8 Mahmoud Yousef

Silver Awards Ahmad Kayed

Aishwary Girish kumar

Sarah Bassiouny

Yaqin Hasa

Muhammad Talal

Abdulrah Eid

Mahmoud Yousef

Bronze Awards Eisar Suliman

KG2 PHONICS

The KG2 students were using a memory matching game to help them practice their first alternative sound. This activity helped the students to develop their communication and collaboration skills as they were working with a partner. The students were able to play the game with different partners. This was a lot of fun and it didn’t even feel like learning! What a great learning day in KG2!

ELC ASSEMBLY

ELC department have their weekly assembly with the students of Kg 1 and Kg 2. During assembly the students received their merit certificate and star of the week certificates from the ELC coordinator. Also, they get the chance to know the important announcement and news from the school about the events and activities of the school. Here are some photos of our ELC assembly.

MANGAHIGH

The Middle East Math Ninja challenge

Grade 1,2 & 3 boys and girls will be competing in The Middle East Math Ninja challenge between 11th and 22nd March. The aim is to encourage a greater understanding of mathematics through playing educational math games. Our students in Grades 1-3 will be competing online against students from schools across the Middle East. Students can log in both in school and at home with their dedicated login details. Medals will be awarded to those students who achieve greater than 150 points before the end of March 22nd.