Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
2018/2019
ENS Sharjah mission is to inspire students to take a leading, creative and caring role in an
internationally-minded learning community that empowers them to be independent thinkers,
open-minded and global contributors, so that they actively achieve their full potential in a
changing world while preserving their national identity.
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young
people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations
to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These
programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong
learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Welcome to KG
Your class teachers will be:
KG 1 A: Ms Budoor Abushuteye KG 2 A: Ms. Karina Adoum
KG 1 B: Ms Sinead Farrell KG 2 B: Ms. Tiffany Velazquez
KG 1 C: Ms Chasity Hughley KG 2 C: Ms. Catriona Folan
KG 1 D: Ms Amy Dempsey KG 2 D: Ms. Aoife O’sullivan
KG 1 E: Ms Emer Dillane KG 2 E: Ms. Safina Kosar
Collection
Kindergarten begins at 7:30 and finishes at 12.30pm. Children who do not go on the bus must be collected
no later than 12:45pm. If someone else is collecting your child please inform your child’s teacher.
Homework
Here at ENS we follow the IB-PYP Program in which Here at ENS we follow the IB-PYP Program in
we explore 5 Transdisciplinary Themes in KG 1. which we explore 5 Transdisciplinary Themes in
KG 2.
Who We Are
Who We Are
How We Express Ourselves
How We Express Ourselves
How we organise ourselves
How the World Works
How the World Works
Sharing the Planet
Sharing the Planet
Where We Are in Place and Time
APPOINTMENTS – If you make dental or doctor appointments for your child, we would
encourage you to schedule them in the afternoon. Our mornings will be full of
instructional, active learning through play. Your child would benefit greatly everyday he
or she is at school.
ARRIVAL - Your child should be at school at 7.30. We will begin our day at the with a
whole school assembly at 7.30 for the National Anthem and flag ceremony. . Parents are
welcome to attend and then say goodbye to your child as they line up to enter the
classroom.
ATTITUDES – These are the IB Attitudes that we will be the base of building the IB
Learning Profiles: Appreciation, Commitment, Confidence, Cooperation, Creativity,
Curiosity, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Independence, Integrity, Respect, and Tolerance.
BIRTHDAYS – We will celebrate your child’s birthday if this is your wish, on or as close
to the date as possible. You can send a non-food treat for your child to share with their
classmates or a book to donate to our classroom library. Birthday invitations for
private parties may not be distributed at school unless every child is receiving
one.
BOOK FAIRS - The kindergarten organises two book fairs a year. You will be advised of
the dates and details closer to the time, and are most welcome and encouraged to come
along to enjoy the ‘book fair’ experience with your child.
CLOTHING –The children are required to wear their school uniform complete with the
correct coloured (brown or black) shoes. Students should wear shoes that are
appropriate for physical education and recess. PLEASE be sure to label all clothing that
might be lost, such as sweaters or coats. Shoes should be very safe athletic type shoes.
Kindergartners are playing, running, jumping, and doing PE every day. Sandals or shoes
with heels can be unsafe and uncomfortable.
COMPUTERS – Each department has a computer room and Students will be taught the
proper way to use a computer and will have access to educational programs that
support our units of inquiry or your child’s needs.
CONFERENCES – These will take place three times a year to discuss your child’s
progress and you will be advised of the dates. Other conferences or meetings can be
held on an as needed basis, through contact with our Parent Communication Office.
DISMISSAL – Dismissal time is 12.30. Children to be taken to the bus pod at 12.30 as the
buses depart from school at 12.45. Car children will stay with their homeroom teacher
until they are picked up. We will not release a student to another adult or sibling unless
we have received permission from you.
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EARLY DISMISSAL – This will be every Thursday at 12.30. The buses will leave at 12.
20 and car children need to be collected by 12.30 p.m.
FIELD TRIPS -We will take lots of educational field trips during the year. Our goal is to
have has many chaperones joining us, as possible. If you want to volunteer for field
trips, please advise the homeroom teacher.
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HANDWRITING – Kindergartners will have hands on manipulatives and activities that
make writing easy and fun. A supportive website for parents to take a look at is
www.hwtears.com.
LUNCH – We will be having a snack time and lunch every day for those families who
wish their child to use the canteen providers. Please contact registration for further
details of payments for the canteen. It is important we have a record of who is eating at
the canteen and who is bringing their food to school. Please make sure your child has
their lunchbox clearly labelled. A copy of the menu is available at your request.
PARENTS - We value, appreciate and encourage Parent involvement! You are your
child’s first teacher and we count it a privilege to parent with you in your child’s
education. We know you’ll want to be active in your child’s kindergarten year as much
as you can. We would encourage you to participate with us in activities and learning and
look forward to you sharing your expertise or talents with us.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH – Students will develop an awareness of their self-
identity and their strengths and weaknesses. They will learn self-confidence and self -
worth. They will learn to communicate and manage their own feelings and emotions.
They will reflect on their own abilities and behaviour and will set achievable goals.
PORTFOLIOS – Each child has a learning portfolio where pieces of work are chosen by
your child. This is an opportunity for your child to talk about their learning and show
you their best work.
SNACKS – Snacks are important to our Kindergarten students. Five and six year olds
have relatively small stomachs but an ongoing need for nutrient rich calories in order to
meet the energy demands of an all-day Kindergarten program. Healthy habits and skills
learned as young children are critical for your child’s optimal growth and development.
We are asking you as parents to support our healthy school food policy by sending in
healthy snacks and lunches each day. Please choose foods that are nutrient rich but
without excessive calories. We ask that you
discuss your food preparation/shopping with your child and get his/her “buy in” to a
selection of healthy and appropriate snack/lunch foods based on fruits, veggies, and
whole grain products
UNITS OF INQUIRY - An Inquiry Unit of instruction, the teacher will use the
transdisciplinary theme as a framework to drive instruction through every subject area
(language arts, social studies, mathematics, arts, science and technology, personal,
social and physical education). Students gain knowledge that is relevant and of global
significance. They will develop an understanding of concepts, which allows them to
make connections throughout their learning. These units of inquiry are relevant and
meaningful to a child’s education. Children’s interests and
Question's are incorporated into each of the units so that the children learn how to ask
constructive questions, plan investigations, solve problems and find the answers to
their questions. Through the process of inquiry, or asking questions, IB students are
able to construct meaning from their learning experiences.
VISITORS –Visitors are welcome in our classroom with prior knowledge to the
administration and teachers. Please make sure that you sign in and receive the visitors
badge at the office before you go to the classroom.
VOLUNTEERS- Kindergarten volunteers are critical to our program! If you would like to
come in, please let us know!
WATER BOTTLES – Labelled Water bottles are needed at the beginning of school when
it is so hot outside. We want your child to stay hydrated during the day and water
bottles are a convenient way to get water quickly. Water bottles will be sent home every
day to be washed. Don’t forget to send them back each day.
• Ensure that your child goes to bed early and has a good night sleep the day
before school.
• Be on time for school or call if your child is going to be absent.
• Communicate with your child’s teacher about your child’s progress.
• Share some of their learning experiences that have taken place at home.
• Read with your child every day.
• Support your child when they are doing their homework.
• Most importantly teachers and parents need to work in partnership.
And Finally…
• If you would like to come into school to help out in the KG we are always
grateful for volunteers!!!
• If you have any worries or concerns please come in and speak or write to
the class teacher and they will do their best to help you. If you are still
unhappy with the outcome, kindly speak to the KG Coordinator or School
Principal
• We look forward to working with you and your child during this Academic
Year