Awfaz Global School - Izghawa Open Morning Awfaz Global School - Izghawa

Introductions & Greetings

Awfaz Management Team Ms. Christiana School Principal Ms. Myno Shamloo Head of Academics Ms. Johanna Oviasu Head of KG and Key Stage One Ms. Lydiam Irusen Head of Key Stage Two Mr. Lotfy Head of Arabic & Islamic Studies Mr. Andrew Misiura Primary English Leader Ms. Prudence Matopodzi Primary Science Leader Ms. Niwedita Rai Primary Maths Leader Ms. Sandra Negreira Head of Secondary English Ms. Tasneem Ismail Head of Secondary Maths Ms. Fatima Ibrahim Head of Secondary Science

Academics Homework 5% Formative Assessments 40% Examination 25% AGS policy for grade distribution allows for students to demonstrate their knowledge in various ways. We understand that every child cannot excel at examinations or tests. For that reason, we focus on ongoing assessments throughout the term. These include formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments are tasks that support the learning during the learning process. Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit. These include but are not limited to: - Observations - Presentations - End of chapter checks - Group Work - Independent Study - Questioning Projects - Research study - Peer/Self Assessments Participation - Discussions - Graphic Organizers Diagnostics - Quizzes - Entry/Exit slips Homework 5% Formative Assessments 40% Examination 25% Summative Assessments 25% Participation 5%

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Upcoming Events and Important Dates Please check the yearly planner for upcoming events and important dates, such as the exam week and holidays. This can be found on the school website

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Behaviour and Counselling Led by school counsellors, Ms. Rowa and Mr. Abdelhalem We need your support with behaviour management! Consequences for bad behaviour Phone calls to parents Missing playtime or breaks Detentions Removal from classroom Suspensions Consequences for good behaviour Student led activities Field trips

Special Education Needs Led by Ms. Lydia and Ms. Bassirat All Students should have access to the curriculum. To facilitate this after an initial assessment we will be supporting Students in class ‘Every teacher is a Teacher of Children with Special Needs and Disabilities’ therefore the class teacher is responsible for appropriate support along with the Learning Support Department. SEN students will be able to qualify (depending on their need) for extra support during end of term and end of year exams. This could include extra time, a reader, breaks…. We can recommend external agencies to support your child

KG1 & KG2 KG this year: We are currently in the process of adapting the Teaching and Learning to the UK EYFS Curriculum.   The emphasis is on learning through play. The purpose of KG1 is to get children to socialise and to be independent. KG2 is the foundation for basic academic learning, but it should always be fun!

Key Stage 1 KS1 this year: KS1 - we are using the UK National curriculum 2014 for English, Maths and Science.  There is an emphasis on Phonics- we use Jolly phonics in this school- to get children reading.  There are no exams in Year 1 for these subjects- just teacher assessments.  In Year 2 children do KS1 SATs in English and Maths, based on what they have learned in class.

Key Stage Two KS2 this year: The Heads have put together a vigorous infrastructure to support teachers in the planning for the New Curriculum. The New Curriculum demands that schools create their own programs from the guidelines prescribed, and must make these available online to parents. Our advisors have proposed termly plans taking into consideration suggested texts from English programs of study, weaving in other texts types and genres from across the curriculum. We have also been advised to pay particular attention to ensuring pupils’ progress across the school year. The suggested outcomes focus on genres and texts that should be age appropriate and delivered in a suitable context for our students. Hence students will not only be taught from a prescribed text. This will help students gain an understanding of what is been taught to improve their communicative and grammatical skills. This New Curriculum involves creativity, independence, empowerment, innovation and student involvement in their knowledge and understanding of the environment.

Key Stage Three KS3 this year: Smooth transition between KS2 and KS3 with similar policies in reading and implementing transition day at the end of year 6 Working towards our GCSE The new national curriculum’s standards emphasize cross-curricular studies Less emphasis is placed on textbooks and more on student-led activities and project- based learning This year, behaviour management is one of our largest targets for this key stage. We need to ensure that student behaviour does not negatively affect their learning.

Arabic and Islamic Studies إلى الأوفاز هبوا يا كراما نربي النشء كي نرضي الإلها بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم اللغة العربية أساس تعزيز هويتنا الإسلامية والعربية والقطرية ،فهي المعبرة عن قيمنا وثقافتنا وتميزنا التاريخي وإرثنا الحضاري ،بحروفها نزل أعظم الكلام ...القرآن الكريم . والمحافظة على لغتنا تعزيز لهويتنا وهي قيمة إسلامية وفريضة وطنية .يمتلك قسم المواد العربية في مدارس أوفاز العالمية رؤية ورسالة وهدفا وآليات واضحة تمكنه من تطوير المدرسة وتحسين الأداء من أجل تحقيق الجودة وتنمية الفرص المتاحة لتحقيق التحول إلى نموذج تربوي يقوم على احتياجات المتعلم ونشاطه وتعامله مع مصادر المعرفة . لذلك ندعوكم أحبتي للمشاركة في تحقيق هذه الرؤية ،لأنها الحلم الذي يراودنا ونسعى لتحقيقه ..فمعايير الجودة هي الهدف السامي للمدرسة وأهمها أن نحقق للمتعلم نواتج التعلم المستهدفة ليتمكن من المهارات العامة سواء أكانت علمية أو صحية أو اجتماعية أو حياتية أو وجدانية وتعريفه بحقوقه وواجباته والتزامه بالقيم والأخلاق والإيجابية نحو التعلم كل هذايعبر عن طموحاتنا حاضرا ومستقبلا للتعليم في مدرستنا أوفاز، والحمد لله حققنا بتعاونكم الكثير الكثير في مجال تعلم اللغة العربية وتعاليم ديننا الحنيف وتعرف تاريخ قطرالحبيبة لتحقيق رؤية الدولة 2030 (وقل اعملوا فسيرى الله عملكم ورسوله والمؤمنون ) والسلام عليكم ورحمة وبركاته فريق المواد العربية

Primary English Led by Mr. Andrew Our goals this year: Develop a love for reading Use of interesting and appropriate English resources Implement strategies to assist ESL students Raise student comprehension levels Meet the expectations of the new British Curriculum Encourage reading regularly at home

Secondary English Led by Ms. Sandra Effective communicators (speaking, listening, reading and writing skills). To become a more sophisticated reader To become a better, more flexible writer To become a better listener and more effective speaker   Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers  To be a more creative and critical thinker To apply their experience and knowledge in class To make cross curricular links between subjects. Self-directed learners To reflect on their learning through self/peer and teacher assessment To identify and build upon strengths To identify and improve less developed areas. Life-long learners To teach students the importance of learning. To empower students to take learning into their own hands.

Primary Mathematics Led by Ms. Niwedita Our goals this year will be to implement the new curriculum. To implement the SAT tests. To encourage more interactive and activity based learning. Importance of Times Tables and regular practice.

Secondary Mathematics Led by Ms. Tasneem Our goals this year Implement new national curriculum Develop fluency, reason mathematically, solve problems. Let them practice mental math consistently in a classroom. Prepare our students for the GCSE

Primary Science Led by Ms. Prudence Our goals this year: Encouraging learning through fun by including various fun activities that encourage students’ participation. Improve classroom teaching that enhances students’ scientific literacy  Creating a ‘question asking’ and ‘problem solving’ ethos in  science lessons Encourage teachers to help students develop deeper science understandings and to apply them across a range of contexts. 

Secondary Science Led by Ms. Fatima Our goals this year: To promote students’ engagement, learning and progress where more practical science lessons are involved. As well as the development of the skills of scientific enquiry. To broaden students understanding of how science works through more involvement of STEM organisations/individuals. This will support students in developing lifelong learning skills such as critical thinking skills. To ensure that assessment for learning is embedded in our SoW, this we believe, maintains the high expectations we have for our students. Transitioning for Year 9 students - GCSE To plan for Cross-curricular projects with other departments. Curriculum week – 23rd– 27th of October 2016 – Year 9 visit to an Archaeological and Conservation Science Lab.

Questions and Input Share your thoughts with us today and all year by joining the PTA committee. Details can be found on the school website.