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Newton International School
D RingTelephone: 444666246 www.newtoninternationalschool.edu.qa /
Newsletter
22nd January 2017
Last week the school held a very successful Science Week – thank you to all the participants, visitors and teachers, we hope you all enjoyed the experience. This week is the last week before half term, the school will be closed from Sunday 29th January and will re-open on Sunday 5th February. We wish you all a restful break.
Mrs Masterson
Principal
Parent Workshops and School Fair Meeting
Parents are invited to attend Parent Workshops scheduled for this term.
Literacy Key Stage 2 – Wednesday 25th January 2017 at 1230 in the French Room
Literacy Key Stage 1 – Thursday 26th January 2017 at 1230 in the Big Gym
School Fair Meeting – Thursday 26th January 2017 at 1130
Pupil Wellness and Home Support – date to be finalised
We hope you are able to attend these Workshops, however, we will post the videos of the presentations and the booklets after the event on Wiki Space for your information.
Green’s Better – A Newton Success Story in the Making
We have exciting news! Newton International School D Ring will be the first school in Doha to launch a Green’s Better Environmental Project. We are working together with a team of experts and enthusiasts to promote Recycling and Environmental Awareness in children. This will include a very new technological approach to encouraging children to develop environmental awareness. Watch out for further details and updates.
Parent School Association
Newton International School D Ring is working towards increasing parental involvement in all areas of the school. We are happy to see that our communications via Wiki space and Class Dojo are making a significant impact on parent and school interaction. We were delighted to meet parents for our termly coffee morning in October. We would now like to develop the community further by creating a Parent School Association. The purpose of which will be to work together on school projects and activities to encourage even greater involvement with parents, the school and local community. We are keen to expand the pupils’ experiences particularly in the area of social responsibility and the environment. We would welcome any parent who is interested in becoming a representative of the association to submit a request via the Reception. Please state your availability with regards to meeting times. We would appreciate notes of interests as soon as possible. We look forward to a successful partnership that will enhance the pupils’ experience at D Ring.
Lost Property
We are facing an increasing battle with lost property and the main cause for concern is that clothing is unlabelled and therefore it is very difficult to return it to its rightful owner. We have limited storage space for all the lost property and would ask for parents’ support in naming and labelling all the children’s items so that they can be returned promptly.
Absences
Academic progress is severely hindered when children miss classes for whatever reason. In order to expect good progress, your child needs to arrive on time, leave at the correct time and attend every day. Any child who is absent for more than 15 days in one school year will jeopardise their place in the new academic year.
Leaving Early
Children are expected to remain in school until 1.30. Any appointments for medical reasons must be given to the office at least 24 hours in advance. Children will not be allowed to leave school early unless this information is provided. It is very disruptive and unsettling for other children if one child is allowed to leave early. If you have a medical appointment and need to collect your child, please go to the receptionist who will arrange for a “Permission to Leave Early” note. This must be handed to security when leaving.
Medical Information
Please ensure that you inform the school of any medical information in relation to your child. Any updated information should be submitted to the class teacher. Please ensure we have your up to date contact information.
Letters Home
Please make sure that you check your child’s bag, daily planner and Class Dojo every day!
Wiki Space
Please visit our Wikispace page for regular school updates:
https://newtonschooldring.wikipaces.com