Author: Principal

Dear 7.1 Parents,

A reminder that the postponed trip to the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, as part of their studies in Science will take place with Ms Safia and Mr James is on Wednesday 19^thFebruary. This is part of the assessable curriculum. Students should be in their school PE kit for safety reasons (ease of identification); however, girls who wear an abaya should do so over their PE kit. Please call Ms Hanan in the school office if you have any questions.

Best Wishes,

Ms Jan Brettingham,

Principal

Dear G11 and G12 parents,

I hope you are well. The entries for the Pearson and Cambridge examinations will be made soon. The EID’s for Emirati students and the information page of the passport of non- nationals were requested. May I thank those who have sent these already, however if they are still pending please send by Wednesday 12^th February to Ms Hanan on admin@fpa.sch.ae.

Regards,

Ms Jan Brettingham

Principal

Dear Parents,

This is to inform you that we are going to send the mid -year reports in next few days and due to the volume they will be issued by grade. These will go to the main family email address held by the office. Also a reminder that as per the approved calendar, school will be closed from Monday 10th February to Friday 14th February. We will re-open on Monday 17th February at the usual time.

Best wishes,

Ms Jan Brettingham, Principal

Dear KG1 Blue Parents,

I hope all are well. I wish to inform you that Ms Tina KG1 Blue teacher,  has had to return to the UK on an urgent leave of absence. Ms Bridget Farquharson, who you may know as a section leader of our Kindergarten is now taking her class. Ms Bridget has many years experience of teaching KG. We are trying to keep unavoidable disruption to a minimum and please address any concerns to Ms Bridget or Ms Hanan in the office.

Best wishes,

Ms Jan Brettingham,

Principal

أولياء أمور الصفين الأول والثاني الكرام،

يسرنا دعوة سيادتكم لحضور اليوم الرياضي لطلاب الصفين الأول والثاني يوم الاثنين 3  فبراير ، ستبدأ الفعاليات في الساعة 8.30 صباحًا، سيتم توفير أماكن للجلوس والانتظار لأولياء الأمور في حالة الحضور مبكرًا عن موعد البدء، نحن نتطلع للقائكم.

تحياتي،

جان برتنجهام

المديرة

Dear G1 and G2 Parents,

Sports Day for these grades is Monday 3 February with an 08.30 am start. We will provide a seating area for parents who arrive earlier. We look forward to seeing you there.

Regards,

Ms Jan Brettingham,

Principal

Dear Grade 7.2 & 7.3 Parents,

There is a trip to Sharjah Astronomical and Space Museum on Monday 20^th January.  Letter already sent with students. This is part of curriculum and assessment and not optional. Kindly return permission letter for insurance purposes.

Please contact Ms Hanan if questions on this.

Regards,

Principal

Dear Parents,

We are organising two outdoor adventure trips in January. The usual overnight stay at the North Star camp led by Mr David the Vice Principal, assisted by male staff from FPA with the qualified instructors from North Star, on Friday 24^th/Saturday 25^th January. This is for boys from Grade 6, 7 and 8.

There is a day camp for the girls of G7-12 on Sunday 26^th January, offering a variety of activities. This is a female only event with female instructors from NorthStar and led by Ms Lisa, Deputy Head Seniors and Ms Nicola Primary/Middle Executive Headteacher. Students have received a parent letter so please return this with payment by Monday 13^th if your child wishes to participate. Kindly contact Ms Hanan in admin for further information.

Best wishes,

Ms Jan Brettingham,

Principal