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DIVISIONAL NEWS
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LAST TWO WEEKS
UAE NATIONAL DAY
Celebrating Eid Al Etihad at DAA!🇦🇪✨
At DAA, our celebrations reflected the pride, unity and appreciation of this remarkable nation. Our students had the opportunity to explore the rich history and traditions of the UAE through performances, activities and traditional food.
We thank our Zayed Crew, Emirati parents and staff who organized this wonderful event - we are incredibly grateful! 👏🇦🇪
SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY AT DAA
We're transforming food — vegetables, fruits, and other edible waste — from the school cafeteria and lunch boxes into nutrient-rich compost, helping us cut down on carbon footprint and do our part in green, eco-friendly living.
We recently introduced the Food2Fertilizer dehydrator machine onto campus to support our sustainable initiatives!
DUBAI 30X30
Leopards on the Move! 🐆💪 Our students and staff embraced the #Dubai30x30 challenge, staying active and connected as we prioritize health and wellness. Check out their amazing moments on our Padlet below and keep the Leopard Pride alive! 🏃♀️🏀🧘♂️
UPCOMING EVENTS
ASA Fair
📣GET READY FOR THE TERM TWO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FAIR!
Visit our Clubs & Activities fair to see what’s on offer for term two. Our Internal and External providers will be sharing the fun & exciting line up of activities that you can sign your child up for 🤩
🗓️Thursday, December 12th
🕛3PM Activities Fair
📍DAA Sports Field, Gate 5
📱4pm SIGN UPS go live via @esmuae app
WINTER BAKE SALE
The ES Student Council will be hosting a bake sale on December 11 for the Red Crescent!
CASH ONLY.
WINTER BREAK REMINDER
DAA Community, Winter break is approaching!
Please be reminded of the following dates:
The final day of school is Friday, December 13th.
The first day of school after Winter Break is January 6th.
ACTIVITIES AT DAA
winter camps on offer this holiday with esm
ESM Multi-Activity Holiday Camp
Intensive English Language Learning (ELL) and Mathematics Programmes taught by GEMS teachers
Invention Camps, Young Leaders Camps for 6-11 year olds
Startup School. An immersive deep-dive 3 day course specifically designed for students aged 11-14
CMA Musical Lessons (During Term Time)
IMPORTANT INFO
COMPLETE THE SLICES STUDENT SURVEY
DAA Students, we want your feedback!
Slices are reviewing their menu over the Winter break and would like your feedback to how we can improve, change or what you LOVE about our school menu.
2024/25 Academic Calendar
We are excited to share the academic calendar for the school year! 📅
GEMS FAB CREDIT CARD
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gems hOME lEARNING POLICY
Please take the time to read the “GEMS Home Learning Policy“.
LANYARD POLICY
Everyone is required to present and wear their ID and lanyard on campus.
Dark blue Student Lanyards are to be worn at all times on campus (GR 3 - 12).
Please ensure you have your family and student lanyards.
Lost ID Cards: If you have lost your ID card you must purchase a replacement via the GEMS Connect App or Accounts office.
Go to the GEMS Connect App
Select Activities
Select School Activities
You will see the option to pay for the Lost/Damaged ID Card *Please screenshot proof of purchase/receipt confirmation
Once the purchase is complete, visit the main reception to confirm which ID card you need printed.
STS BUS Transport
Traffic surrounding the school in Al Barsha 1 during drop-off and pick up times can be intense and time-consuming. Utilizing the school bus can significantly reduce the congestion in the area and make your child's daily commute safe and convenient.
The School Bus Program is suitable for all ages, with classroom drop off and collection included for lower elementary.
REGISTER FOR THE BUS:
To submit a Request for Bus Service for your child, please click on the link below:
Request for Bus Service AY 2024 - 2025
Please log in to GEMS Connect and click on the Bus Transport icon, then select Transport Info and click the Register button to submit your request for bus transportation.
Alternatively, you can contact our STS Representative sde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755 to express your interest in registering your child for the school bus.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP LOOP
Morning drop off time:
During morning drop-off, to access our drop-off loop please continue to use Gate 2 entry and take the entry road nearest to Al Zahra hospital to access.
Afternoon Pick-Up time:
Gate 5 entry is now open at pick-up time. We have adjusted our traffic flow, now allowing entry to our loop via Gate 5 at pick-up time (only). This change has come to provide more convenient access to the loop for our community, with entry through both Gate 2 and Gate 5 at pick-up.
Gate 2 entry and waiting bays. We understand that pick-up time can be particularly busy due to the requirement to park. We strongly discourage our community to be double parking outside our gates, blocking the main road and entry to Gate 2. Gate 2 will remain as an entry point for our drop-off and pick-up loop. In addition, at dismissal time we will allow for single bay waiting zones that drivers can use to wait in their cars for student pick up. Those using our waiting zones should not leave their car.
Advised Route For Elementary. We encourage Elementary parents that require RTA parking take the entry road nearest to Al Zahra hospital.
Advised Route For Middle and High. We encourage Middle and High School parents to use the loop at pick-up times and we encourage you to use the entry road nearest to ASD at this time to access Gate 5.
The health and safety of our learning community is always our number one priority. Many of our students and families use the unpaved sand areas across the street to walk to their pick-up location or residence. These areas are not designated parking spaces or roadways, and therefore should remain clear. Driving through these areas creates a hazard for our community members and is subject to RTA regulations.
We encourage all of our community members to report any dangerous activity they see through the Dubai Police App. This reporting will help keep our entire learning community safe.
slices
From Grab&Go sandwiches and salads to hot meals and live stations, Slices offers healthy and tasty meals to our students.
We are operating a completely cashless system in our multiple dining spaces for Grades 3 to 12. For lower elementary classroom delivery is available, pre-ordered by parents.
For instructions on how to top-up the Student Card and sample menus, see HERE.
DAA Listens
At DAA we are committed to communicating effectively with our families. We believe that open communication between home and school is a vital component of our student’s success.
We are excited to continue our communication channel within our school community, DAA Listens. By scanning this QR code you will be able to share your compliments, comments or concerns directly with our Superintendent Dr Hildreth. There are 6 mailboxes located around the school, where students and parents can drop a postcard. Either method will ensure that Dr. Hildreth will receive the communication and that a member of staff will be back in touch with you quickly.
Your voice is highly valued and we look forward to listening to your feedback as we collectively seek to enhance every student’s experience at our school.
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OTHER INFORMATION
KEY CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATIONADMISSIONS - Registrar_daa@gemsedu.com 04 704 9707
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONSGabrielle Keane g.keane_daa@gemsedu.com / 04 704 9706
FINANCEfinance_daa@gemsedu.com 04 704 9740 / 04 704 9744
HEALTHhealthoffice_daa@Gemsedu.com / 04 704 9761
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSSoheir Mohamed S.MOHAMED_DAA@gemsedu.com
SLICES CATERINGdaa@slices.ae / 054 792 7509https://pay.slices.ae/support/ticket/submit
STS BUS SERVICEsde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755
ITdaait@gemsedu.com047049793