Ramadan is a special month of year in which Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. It is a time of gratitude, reflection and of giving to those less fortunate. During this month, the breaking of the fast is called Iftar and is an opportunity for families and friends to come together and be appreciative of our many blessings. According to this year’s lunar calendar, Ramadan is predicted to start on 6th June.
To celebrate this occasion, the Islamic Department and GWA have prepared an Iftar at school on Wednesday 8th June from 6.30-8.30pm in the school cafeteria. Thanks to GWA and our generous parents, food and drinks (and sweets!) will be provided free of charge. In line with the values of the IB Learner Profile, packages of food will also be prepared and distributed to laborers around Dubai. We have organized a special program for the evening, which includes an array of international food, an Eid bazaar, Islamic songs and fun quizzes and games for the kids. If you would like to bring some of your nations traditional dishes to contribute, please do so on the night, which would be greatly appreciated. Prizes will be given for Most Delicious Dish and Best Decorated Dish, so bring your ‘A Game’. All Families are welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Please help us get prepared by filling in this google survey. Click here If you have any questions, please contact Mufida Al Digeil [email protected] or Waseem Alawneh [email protected] Yours sincerely, Islamic Studies team. Dear Parents,
The end of KG1 is swiftly approaching and we’d like to celebrate our children’s achievements as well as the wonderful friendships that have formed in our class. We would like to get together, both parents and children on Thursday, June 23rd @ 12:30pm. As our classroom celebration will occur during Ramadan we are asking adults to respect those who are fasting by not partaking in eating or drinking themselves during the celebration. In addition, the food list has been limited and we have decided to provide an end of the year gift bag to each student. If you are able to bring in something to share with others please see the list below. Please bring food items to school on June 23rd at 12:15. Please bring goodie bag items to school by June 16th. The list will be posted on our classroom door, for signing up. If you are unable to visit the classroom door, please email me letting me know what you would like to bring. In addition, there are blank spaces if you wish to bring something else. Please note that all food items should be nut free and no pork. Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the party. Kindly, Ms. Rikke (Class Mum) Ms. McCauley and Ms. Jinky GWA will begin it's Ramadan schedule on Monday, June 6th. School will begin at 8:30 am and finish at 1:30 pm. Parents might want to consider carpool options or arriving earlier for pick-up, as the whole school will dismiss at 1:30 pm.
As part of our unit, “Tell me a Story,” we explored the different ways stories are told. Students told a story orally to the class about themselves as a baby. Each student was a fantastic risk-taker and communicator.
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