Circular No. AUS/82/10                                                                                 23^rd June 2010 

To    :   All Parents

From:  The Executive Officer 

Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau carried out a comprehensive inspection in January 2010 as part of the regular inspection of all schools in Dubai.  It covered key aspects of the school at all stages.  It assessed the students’ progress and attainment, functioning of the school, learning environment, the school’s strategies for self-evaluation and the capacity for improvement.  A major focus was on students’ progress in key subjects – Islamic Education, Arabic, English, Mathematics and Science.  To view their detailed report, you may log on to the KHDA website www.khda.gov.ae. 

The salient features of our Action Plan are: 

• A continuous improvement in teaching and learning through investigative, collaborative and hands-on activities
• Provision of English for Grade 11 and 12
• Kindergarten students to receive Early Years Foundation Programme.
• Early Years Foundation Programme to be implemented in full in Kindergarten.
• Plan to encourage students to acquire fluency in Arabic
• Plan to raise the standard of  student attainment of Maths. 

Please visit our website www.arabunityschool.com for details.  Arab Unity School is categorized as ‘Acceptable’. However we will strive for more improvements to achieve for category, “Good school”. 

Circular No.AUS/79/10                                                                          2^nd June 2010                         

To    : All Parents

From: The Executive Officer

Summer Coaching 2010

The school, in association with YTCA, is organizing ‘Summer Coaching Classes – in Football and Cricket’ from 12^th June to 11^th  July 2010. Students who are interested in joining the same may do so by filling in the form available with Mr. Mullazam Hussain, our PE Teacher  latest by 7^th  June 2010. The fee structure for the classes is given below.  

Summer coaching classes will be subject to the number of students registered.

Fees to be paid in advance to Mr. Mullazam Hussain.

 For further details you may contact Mr Mulazam, AUS (Mob 050-5255673) or 

Mr Shehzad Altaf, YTCA  : 050-6346825, 050-2169845, 050-5399572., 0505860014

EMAIL: Shehzadaltaf06@yahoo.com,Manish.KRD@gmail.com 

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         Acknowledgement Slip

I would like my son ……………………………………….student of Grade ………… Sec ……..

 to join the ‘Summer Coaching Classes’ for 

Cricket  £                                   Football     £                  I am sending  AED:_____

Father’s Name: …………………………Sign: ………………… Mobile No:…………………...  

Mother’s Name: ………………………Sign: …………………. Mobile No. …………………… 

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Circular No.AUS/78/10                                                                         2^nd  June 2010

To    : All Parents

From: The Executive Officer

Another academic year is coming to a close. We have achieved a lot this year and together with you we have been successful in enhancing your children’s development. We assure you that we will continue with the same spirit by incorporating competitive educational technology so that our students benefit from it.

Please note the following important dates and events:

Re-test will not be conducted for the second time under any circumstances. Those who fail to attend the Re-test will be declared as Detained students.

As the AS/A Level seats are limited, please confirm your seats at the earliest after getting the IGCSE results.

School Uniform / Books will be supplied as detailed below:

Please show the fee receipt of 2010-2011 while buying books. Books once sold will not be taken back.

The Regal Bus Transport office is now open in the school premises, next to the bookshop.

The school timing for the next academic year (2010-2011) is as follows:

Office timing during the summer holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Happy holidays !

Circular No. AUS/74/10                                                                              26^th April 2010              

To        :  All Parents

From    :  The Executive Officer 

There will a Parent-Teacher meeting and the Annual Exhibition on Thursday, 29^th April 2010 between 5.00 and 7.00 p.m.  

Parents are requested to meet with teachers to discuss the progress of their ward(s) and visit the Exhibition.  Your visit will encourage and motivate the students. 

There will be no classes for students from KG to Grade 12 on 29^th April 2010. 

Report Day for Grade 11 & 12:  Parents can meet the teachers in the Taher Hall and collect the report of their ward(s).

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To    : All Parents

From: The Executive Officer 

This academic year has seen greater progress and higher achievement in all aspects of education at school.  For this we are grateful to you for your unstinted support and co-operation.  We assure you of our continuous efforts to work for the enhancement of our students. 

Please note the following important dates and events: 

Re-test will not be conducted for the second time under any circumstances. Those who fail to attend the Re-test will be declared as Detained students.

As the AS/A Level seats are limited, please confirm your seats at the earliest after getting the IGCSE results. 

We are pleased to inform you that Arab Unity School is an official ‘Edexcel’ Centre now and AS/A Level students will have an option to appear either for GCE conducted by CIE or EDEXCEL from June 2011 onwards.

Please show the fee receipt of 2010-2011 while buying books. Books once sold will not be taken back.

The Regal Bus Transport office will be working in the school premises, next to the bookshop.

There are no changes in the school timing for the academic year 2010-2011

Office timing during the summer vacation: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Happy holidays !

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Circular No. AUS/22/09                                                                          22^nd November 2009

To    :  The Parents
From:  Dr. Vidya, Executive Officer

 Dear Parents,

There will be holidays from 26^th November, 2009 (9^th of Zil Hajj) to 3^rd of December on account of Eid-Ul-Adha & U.A.E National Day.

The school reopens on 6^th December 2009.

First Term Exam for Grade 5 to Grade 12 begins on 6^th December 2009.

There will be only one trip for all students from KG to grade 12 at 12:45 pm. 

The timings during the Examination days will be from 7.45 am to 12:30 pm. Parents of children using their own transport should pick up their children by 1:00 pm.  

Visit the school website to read the newsletters every month. 

We congratulate the Rulers and the people of the U.A.E on the occasion of the 38^th National Day. 

Eid Mubarak to all. 

Thanks

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To    :   All Parents

From:  The Executive Officer

There will be a Parent-Teacher meeting on Thursday, 5th November 2009 from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. Use this opportunity to discuss your child's progress with the teachers.

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Circular No. AUS/07/09                                                                                24^th September 2009

To    :   The Parents of Grade 3 to Grade 10 students
From:  The Executive Officer

Sub: International Benchmark Tests for Improving Learning, 2009  

Dear Parent, 

You will be pleased to learn that our school has been invited to participate in International Benchmark Tests for Improving Learning, 2009. Last year approx. 15,000 students across the Middle East participated in the Assessments. The Australian Council for Educational Research, one of the leading research organizations in the world, develops this test and provides a range of Assessment services in many countries. The International Benchmark Tests will be held on the following dates:  

Entry Fee is AED 30/- for one subject; AED 50/- for two; and AED 65/- for all 3 subjects.  

The International Benchmark Test is designed to give an international benchmark of your child’s performance vis-à-vis the top performing countries in the world and in the region. Students will be able to see their intrinsic abilities and potential for learning, identifying their strengths and weaknesses on skills and concepts related to their class level and helps clarify concepts, making them very valuable as a remedial instrument. Questions are interesting and thought provoking, and encourage students to develop the skills related to problem solving, reasoning and critical thinking in the global context.

The International Benchmark Tests provide students with:

·         A comprehensive assessment of student performance and ability;

·         High quality test items that engage students across all ability levels;

·         Individual reports that highlight skills, strengths and weaknesses;

·         Specific TIMSS items to provide students with the opportunity and challenge of assessing performance on international testing items.

·         A scaled score to measure their progress over time;

·         Students and schools with high quality feedback that can be used to improve learning;

·         School, regional and international percentiles to compare and benchmark student performance;

·         Recognition of student performance.  

Kindly complete the acknowledgement slip and have this returned to the Class Teacher, along with the required fees, to enable the school to enroll your child for IBT 2009.  

Entries close on Thursday, October 15 2009.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP  

Name of student:________________________________________ Class:________ Section:_________ 

Subjects: 1) _____________________ 2) _____________________ 3) __________________________  

Entry Fee: Total Amount- AED: ________ Signature of Parent:________________________________  

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Circular No. AUS/02/09                                                                            3^rd September 2009 

To    :   All Parents
From:  The Executive Officer

Dear Parents, 

You are aware of the spread of the H1N1 influenza (Swine flu).  The well being of our students is of great concern to us.  As part of our effort to contain the pandemic, we request you: 

1.         Not to send your child to school if he / she has any flu symptoms like fever, cold, cough, shivering, body pain, sore throat etc.

2.         If a child arrives to school with the above symptoms he / she will be kept under medical supervision till the parent comes to take the child home.  Under no circumstances such a child will be sent by the school bus.

3.         Children who have suffered from any kind of illness will be allowed to attend school after complete recovery on submission of  a medical fitness certificate from a medical authority.

The School will re-open as per schedule

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Circular No. AUS/73/09 

25^th June 2009

To    :   The Parents of KG1, KG2,

            Gr.1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3 & Gr. 4 Students

From:  The Headmistress

This is to inform you that all the Textbooks, notebooks and stationery for KG 1, KG 2, Grade 1, Grade 2 Grade 3 and Grade 4 for the academic year 2009-2010 will be availed in full set only from 1^st August 2009.  Individual title cannot be given separately.

Please show the fee receipt at the counter for collection of books.

Books and uniforms will be available between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. during normal days and from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. during Ramadan.

Please contact the school book shop on telephone 2886226 / 7 extension 215 from 1^st August 2009.

Circular No.AUS/70/09

                                                                                                 03/06/2009

To    :  The Parents of KG 2 Students

From:  The Headmistress

Dear Parents,

We have come to the end of the year and are proud to say it has been very successful.  The new methodology has given an equal opportunity to all children to explore, play and learn.

Our children have been encouraged to read and write and we would like this practice to continue during the holidays. Work has been given in their notebooks.

Kindly see to it that your child spends at least 15 minutes reading and writing 3 times a week.

Thank you for your co-operation. 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Circular No.AUS/69/09    

                                                                                                1^st June 2009

To    : All Parents

From: Ms. Arwa Taher, Executive Director

Another academic year is coming to a close. We have achieved a lot this year and together with you we have been successful in enhancing your children’s development. We assure you that we will continue with the same spirit by incorporating competitive educational technology so that our students benefit from it.

Please note the following important dates and events:

Re-test will not be conducted for the second time under any circumstances. Those who fail to attend the Re-test will be declared as Detained students.

As the AS/A Level seats are limited, please confirm your seats at the earliest after getting the IGCSE results.

Please show the fee receipt of 2009-2010 while buying books. Books once sold will not be taken back.

The Regal Bus Transport office is now open in the school premises, next to the bookshop.

The school timing for the next academic year (2009-2010) is as follows:

Office timing during the summer holidays: 08:30 a.m. – 01:00 p.m.

Happy holidays !

Circular No.AUS/68/09    

                                                                                             27^th May 2009

To    : All Parents

From: The Headmistress 

                                                              IMPORTANT CIRCULAR 

1.   The School timing during the Final Examinations will be from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This timing will be followed from May 31 to June 11, 2009. 

2.   Students coming by their own transport should reach school at 08:00 a.m. and be picked up by their parents at 12:00 noon. 

3.      Last working day for students of KG – Grade 3 : June 04 (Thursday)

Last day of Examination for Grades 4: June 09 (Tuesday)

Last day of Examination for Grades 5 – 7: June 10 (Wednesday)

Last day of Examination for Grades 8 and 9: June 11 (Thursday)

Last day of  IGCSE/A Level Examinations: June 12 (Friday) 

Report Day (Grades KG – 10): June 25 (Thursday) – 08:30 a.m.– 12:00 noon   

Circular No.AUS/67/09

24th May 2009

To : All Parents
From: Executive Director

We appreciate your continuous support and trust in Arab Unity School. We would like to inform you that the first inspection by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) was done in the month of October 2008 and the first report has been appearing in the newspapers repeatedly.

A second inspection was done in March 2009 to check whether the school has taken steps to implement the recommendations. The Lead Inspector, while briefing us after the inspection, mentioned that ‘Arab Unity School has shown tremendous growth and the school has made acceptable progress’. We are awaiting the second report so that we can share it with you.

The school has tried to implement most of their recommendations in this year itself. Learning has become more child-centred and activity based. The assessment procedure is a continuous one carried out in an informal setting. In the next academic year, our emphasis will be to make the learning environment ecologically friendly and provide better facilities for sports. Plans are afoot to introduce diverse extracurricular activities for students to develop and nurture their talents. Our vision is clear and with your continuous support and cooperation Arab Unity School will rise higher.
 

Circular No.AUS/66/09  

                                                                                                12^th May 2009

To    : All Parents

From: The Headmaster 

There will be an increase of 7% on the tuition fees from the academic year 2009-2010.  This is as per the approval we received from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai. 

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/61/09

14th April 2009

To     : All Parents

From : Dr. Vidya,  Headmistress / Mr. Haroon, Headmaster
 

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/59/09

7th April 2009

To     : All Parents

From : Dr. Vidya,  Headmistress / Mr. Haroon, Headmaster
 

There will be holiday on Sunday, 12^th April 2009  on account of Easter. 

Monday, 13^th April 2009 will be a working day.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/46/09

4th March 2009

To     : All Parents

From : Dr. Vidya,  Headmistress / Mr. Haroon, Headmaster 

There will be holiday on Sunday, 8^th March 2009  on account of the Prophet’s (PBUH) Birthday (Meelad–un–Nabi). 

Monday, 9^th March 2009 will be a working day.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/41/09

23rd  February 2009

The 35^th ‘Annual Day’ celebration will be held on Thursday, 26^th February 2009  at 5.00 p.m. sharp. Parents are requested to bring the invitation card and be in their seats by 4.30 p.m. 

The programme has been organised exclusively for parents.  Students are requested to refrain from attending the function. 

To ensure a better enjoyment of the programme and to enable our students to do their best, parents are requested to avoid using cameras/video cameras.  The school has arranged a video coverage of the function and DVD/VCD/VHS will be made available. 

There will be a 15 minute break for Magrib prayer starting 6.20 p.m. 

Parents attending the function must collect their children after the entire programme is over. 

Refreshments are not allowed inside the auditorium.

Participants will be picked up at their respective pick-up points at 2.00 p.m.  If the participants miss the bus, parents are requested to bring them to school before 3.00 p.m.  School buses are at your service, if required, while going home after the function. 

There will be no classes on 26^th  February 2009 for students of KG to Grade 12.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/21/09

20th January 2009

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/19/08

                                                                                                   26^th November 2008

 To         :  All Parents
From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/17/08

                                                                                                     18^th November 2008

 To         :  All Parents
From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/16/08

Date: 18^th November 2008

This refers to our circular No. AUS/15/08 dated 5^th November 2008 for school bus routes which are facing delays in reaching school on time in the morning because of diversions and congestions.

We thank parents for their overwhelming support and co-operation in suggesting options.  After thorough charting out, we feel that, if we reorganize the pick-up and drop off points, we can overcome the problem of delays, subject to further co-operation from the parents on affected areas. 

We have given a map of your area to the driver / conductor to explain it to your ward or to you, suggesting the new collective pick up and dropping points.  Please follow it and help the school to avoid any inconvenience to you. 

The above planning is not to reduce the buses or to pull them out from the congested routes.  Please be assured that any concern of parents is our concern too.  We request parents to bear with us.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/15/08

Date: 05^th November 2008

IMPORTANT

Due to heavy traffic congestion on various roads under diversions, the buses are not reaching to
or returning from school on time.

Parents’ complaints are looked into to resolve transport problems but, day by day, it becomes difficult to overcome because of new routes which are blocked by the RTA.  We envisage that road construction work will continue for another 1½ to 2 years period. 

The Management is seriously thinking about the difficulty and planning to cut down certain routes by December 2008, since school will not be able to cater for the transport arrangement. 

We are now approaching ‘you’, the Parents whose children are sent by bus to bring them by
your own transport.  Please consider sharing with other parents or arrange a taxi by pooling fares. 

Parents in other big schools, such as ours, bring their children in their own cars.  It is cheaper,
less time consuming and your children will not have to get up so early for pick up. 

We look forward to your positive response.  Let us have your suggestions for the problem your child’s school is facing.  

We anticipate your help.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/14/08

Date: 27^th October 2008 

To         :  All Parents
From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/10/08

   Date: 24^th September 2008 

To         :  The Students of Grade 12 (AL Science) &   AS Level Batch 1  

From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

Extra classes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology will be held for A’ Level (Science)
and AS Level Batch I students on Thursday, 25^th September 2008. 

It is mandatory for all students to attend the classes.  The normal school timing will be followed on
that day.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/09/08

Date: 24^th September 2008

To         :  The Parents

From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

School will be closed from Sunday, 28^th September to Thursday, 2^nd October 2008
due to Eid-Ul-Fitr holiday.

School will re-open on 5^th October and timings will be from 7.45 a.m. to 1.15 p.m.
for the whole school including KG 1 and KG 2. 

May we take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy Eid.

EID MUBARAK

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/08/08

Date:   17^th September 2008

To         :  The Parents of Grade 11 & 12 Students

From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

ORIENTATION FOR PARENTS

Dear Parents 

Arab Unity School is organizing an Orientation Programme for the parents of Grade 11 and 12
students on Saturday, 20^th September 2008 at 10.30 a.m. 

The main purpose of the programme is to make parents aware of: 

Syllabus details
Examination procedure
Admission after Grade 11
Role of parents in preparing students for the exam
Higher Education/Career opportunities after grade 12 

We cordially invite you to attend this programme which gives you an opportunity to interact with the subject teachers and School Management.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/07/08

Date:   16^th September 2008

To         :  The Parents

From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

Dear Parents, 

We are pleased to inform you that we are carrying a School Review for ongoing school development.  We would like you to participate in our survey which will benefit all our students.  Your opinion is important to us and we are taking a random sample from each year group for our research. 

Kindly fill in the questionnaire attached.  We would appreciate if it is returned to the class teacher by Thursday, 18^th September 2008. 

We are working with you to ensure quality provision for your children.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/06/08

To         :  All Parents

From    :  Mrs. A. Wilson, Executive Officer

RAMADAN KAREEM

Dear Parents, 

A very warm welcome to you at the start of the new academic year;   I hope you have enjoyed your vacation in the company of family and friends. 

We will issue a School Newsletter at the end of the month; however I need to draw your  attention to a few issues today.

Safety of students: You may already be aware that there is major work going on around the premises of school with the resurfacing of roads which has made parking for parents impossible.  Until the works are completed, parents can park in the bus area.  Please be vigilant and careful for the safety of your child and those moving onto the buses. 

Parents who are dropping their children by own transport may kindly drop them after 7.30 a.m. Children waiting to be collected by parents will be supervised in the Music room in Primary section until 12.30 p.m. – access from the side of the building.  

We do ask that you pick up your child promptly to avoid any inconvenience to all.  Should you have a delay, you will find your child inside the main entrance of Primary Section.

Boys and Girls Sections: Students must form the habit of using Library during their free periods.  They should refrain from loitering around, boys in girls’ ground and girls in boys’ ground.  We have to maintain segregation strictly. 

Book Shop: The book shop has been very busy lately, thank you for your patience.  If purchases still need to be made, we welcome parents at the beginning and end of the school day.  This will enable us to allow students to access the shop from 10 a.m. on specified days, thus avoiding unnecessary delays during class time. 

Uniform: Most of our students are wearing their uniform with pride and look very smart.  Can I remind parents to check the diary for the correct uniform for each section – particularly shoes.  Senior boys should fasten their ties correctly and should wear school caps.  Primary girls should wear the school pinafore – white tights are optional.  We would discourage white leggings or trousers. 

I am aware that some items are out of stock, but have been assured delivery next week. 

Fees:  A reminder from the Accounts office – please ensure all outstanding fees are paid as soon as possible.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/05/08

                                                                  Date:  9^th September 2008          

To         :  The Parents of Grade 12 students

From    :  The Executive Director        

Sub        Equaliszation of certificate 

As per the directions of the Ministry of Education, Students who wish to equalize their certificates with the Ministry Certificates, must pass the Unified Ministry Examination in Arabic and Islamiyat in Grade 12, to enable them to continue their higher education in the U.A.E.   The syllabus and the text books will be prescribed by the Ministry.  Exams will be conducted in November and March 2008-2009.

Parents who want their ward to appear for the exams are requested to fill the acknowledgement form

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/04/08

4th September 2008

To         :  All Parents

From    :  The Vice-Principal 

Parents, who have not yet paid the fees for their ward(s), are requested to pay the fees.  Books and uniforms will be issued only on producing the fee receipt at the bookshop counter.

CIRCULAR NUMBER AUS/03/08

2^nd September 2008

To     : All Parents
From : The Vice-Principal 

SUB:   SCHOOL TIMINGS FOR HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN

With the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the school will follow the given timings:

The pick up timings for KG to Grade 12 will remain the same in the morning.  However, the school will close at 12.15 p.m.

Students using own transport must be picked up latest by 12.15 p.m.

The above mentioned timings and instructions will be effective from today.

We wish all parents “RAMADAN KARIM”

Parents are requested to bear with us if any delays are experienced in picking up and dropping off students due to road constructions, especially those living in Sharjah.  Kindly refrain from telephoning the school or bus drivers.

PERIOD TIMINGS DURING RAMADAN   2008-2009

Arrival of buses :  07:45 a.m.

Dispersal : First bell                  : 12:15 p.m.
Second Bell                             : 12:20 p.m.
Bus departure                          : 12:30 p.m.

Children must attend morning Assembly or they will not be allowed to attend regular classes.