February 18, 2021
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SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
We are always committed to acting on parent feedback. This week, we share with you a first in a series of videos as we look at the most recent GEMS Parent Survey and delve into each performance quadrant. This week, we discuss "Student Voice"!
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covid-19 Updates
The time is now for all of us to act responsibly, and do what we can to protect and ensure the health and safety of our community. #WeAreAllResponsible #Inthistogether
A few members of our Front of House Team also completed their second dose of vaccinations and received their "I Chose to Vaccinate" pin.
Feb. 21st Parent Session
Inclusion, EAL & Counseling Services at DAA
Meeting ID: 515 439 7406Passcode: 530642
Join us on February 21st to gain insight on our student support services at DAA. The presentation will provide an overview of our Inclusion program, our English as an Additional Language Program and Counseling Services at DAA.
Our preferred virtual medium for the session is Zoom as it provides more interactivity with our parents. However, please note that the current capacity on Zoom will be limited to 100 participants. We apologize in advance if the session becomes full. However, rest assured that the session will be recorded and shared with our families in an upcoming SPOTS Newsletter. We will consider alternative mediums for future sessions if the demand for attendance exceeds 100. Thank you for your understanding.
Our team is dedicated to offering coffee mornings for parents based on topics of interest. If you have a suggestion for an upcoming parent session, please send your feedback to Ms. Hilda Tabrizi pre_daa@gemsedu.com.
Parent Engagement - Community connections
More than ever, keeping our families connected is a priority. Joining a new school is always stressful. Joining a new school in a pandemic, amplifies the challenges. That is why we have re-launched our Parent Connect Program at DAA. Thank you to the many supportive parents who have already submitted their details.
If you are a current DAA parent and wish to help our new joiners feel welcome, we encourage you to submit your interest by filling out this form!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
International Mother Language Day is coming up on February 21st. We though it would be most fitting to share with you this incredible performance by one of our senior students, Pashin Goyal singing Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" in 4 languages. Starting formal training only last year, Pashin is of Indian origin and born and brought up in Switzerland and fortunate to have been exposed to many languages. What a wonderful rendition of 'Perfect" a multi-lingual version of the song in four languages including English, Hindi, Italian and Spanish. Enjoy!
COMMUNITY NEWS
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
PARENT RELATIONSHilda Tabrizi pre_daa@gemsedu.com
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSSoheir Mohamed S.MOHAMED_DAA@gemsedu.com
SLICES CATERINGMs. Shevine daa@slices.ae / 054 792 7509https://pay.slices.ae/support/ticket/submit
STS BUS SERVICEKelvin Sicat kelvin.rosario@stss.ae / 04 704 9755