Early Years Foundation Stage Newsletter

Term 1

Messages

Message from Ms Zomila- Foundation Stage Coordinator

Dear parents,

It’s hard to believe that it is already the end of the first term, and what a lovely term it’s been! It was an

exciting start to the year. We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming new students and parents and help settle

everyone into a good routine. This term, we have been busy with lots of events, activities and fun learning. I

am happy to present to you our Term 1 newsletter. I hope you enjoy looking back at some of the key

experiences. I look forward to seeing you all in the new term and wish you a wonderful break.

From Ms Zomila

Foundation Stage Coordinator

Message from Ms Rabab- Arabic Coordinator:

ومو الر ا ،،،، السما ليير و موم هلل ور راه ،،،، األالسادة أولياء

ررل نشاط وميوي أنهى أرنائي ورناهي في وضهنا الغالي األطياف العالومي الفصل الد اسي األول هفاليوا ومع الد س في

األصدقاء آني روما شا روا الم وف الهجائي والسو القي وموضولات اليغ الع ري واله ري اإلسماومي روما أنه ُسعدوا رهع

صفي رال ممات الخا جي ومثل مي إلى مديق الميوان واألنشط الصفي ومثل يو الريجاوما روما والومعيومات راألنشط الما

الر هقالي -األصف -شا رت الومعيومات الطير األنشط ومثل ا هداء لون ومومد راألخض

ر ي والهي هنظومها وزا ة األوقاف وومن ث ه دل األرناء رسالهين أسروليًا وأنهينا روما ه ومشا ر األرناء في ومسارق الق آن ال

والييل" رومسالدة األهل ه وم اجع قصا الس –الشومس –الريد –مفظ سو " الفج

اس أنهظ أرنائي شرً ا ألرنائي واألهل الومهوميزين الدالومين لنا ولألرناء ليى وما قدومهوموه في الفصل الد اسي األول وررل الموم

." الصدق " ليفصل الد اسي الثاني ومع هفعيل القي اله روي الهي هردأ ومع

شرً لر وألقار ليى خي في الفصل الد اسي الثاني .

ومنسق اليغ الع ري واله ري اإلسماومي : راب ر رات

Events

Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for videos of our events!

Visit us at www.facebook.com/spectraglobalschool

Healthy Eating week: We had great fun teaching children to think

about how good diet helps our bodies stay strong and healthy.

Students wore a different colour for each day of the week and

brought in healthy food in that colour too. Parents and students

did an amazing job in taking part in our Healthy Lunch Box

Challenge! Here are some examples.

General health checks: Our school nurses did a great job in

assessing students for head lice, height, weight and a general oral

hygiene check. Students enjoyed visiting the nurse’s clinic. Thank

you to all the parents who worked together with the nurses in banishing any head lice!

Pajama Day: After lots of learning, we made it halfway to the term.

Students enjoyed celebrating this occasion by taking part in Pajama

day. They brought in their cuddly toys, blankets and ‘sleepover’

snacks for some movie time.

ADHD awareness day: With the help of

our SEN support worker, we recognized

the importance of taking part in the great

cause of ADHD awareness day. This is a

day that is celebrated all over the world.

Students wore oran ge clothing, brought in orang food and created great orange

art pieces! Teachers joined in too and wore the orange ribbon. Our SEN support

worker provided a great information leaflet of ADHD for all parents.

ENT Health Check: We booked in a visit by Al Magrabi

Hospital & Centre. These doctors did an amazing job

checking some of the students in our school. They did

focused on ears, eyes and dental checks. Students enjoyed the experience and

parents found it helpful. We hope to book them again soon.

Anti-Bullying: We took part in the National Anti- Bullying day by wearing odd

socks. We encouraged all students to understanding that we are all different but

we are one team, one family, one school.

Parent Review day: We had great feedback

from you about the review day. You told us how happy you are with the

teachers and the school. We are happy that you enjoyed listening to how

your child learns and how to get them ready for term 2.

National Qatar Day: What an amazing day! Performances were held from foundation stage to primary.

Activities such as face painting, mask making to bouncy castles and

party food were all included. School was open for all parents to join in

celebrating this day with us.

Qur’an club for Qur’an competition: After School Quran sessions have

started this term. The arabic team are prepping our students to take

part in the upcoming National Quran Competition. Students have

already learnt chapters of the Quran.

SFQ Clubs: After school SFQ sports clubs have been up and running this term. Our students have signed up and

are enjoying SFQ Football club, SFQ Swimming club, SFQ Gymnastics club and SFQ Tennis club.

Term 1 Trip Al Khor Park and Zoo

This year students had fun at the Al Khor Park and Zoo. The learning objective for this educational trip was for students to explore, discover and discuss aspects of animals and the environment around them. Students enjoyed the exclusive tour by veterinarian, Dr Mohammad. They visited various animals in their homes, discovering types of birds, and taking a gift bag home from Dr Mohammad.

Special Announcement

This term we had a very special new member join the Spectra Team! Ms Simone, our foundation stage 2b

teacher had her beautiful baby daughter, Amy! We would like to congratulate both parents and their new

arrival! Please join us in welcoming baby Amy on board and we hope we have some visits from her soon.

Foundation Stage 1 We have been busy learning…

Hi there! I am Ms Nikki; a FS1 Teacher and the FS1 lead here at Spectra Global School.

We have had an extremely busy and exciting term that has flown by very quickly.

In our topic lessons this term, the children have learnt “All about me” as well as learning about “Healthy

eating”. The children had great fun discussing the hygiene topic, where they even got a chance to make their

own 3D toothbrushes and mouths. The children had great fun practicing good hygiene. We have also worked

with a very interesting topic this term, exploring the 5 senses. Here, the children had a chance to touch and

taste different kinds of food. We also worked with all kinds of different textured objects, making unique

pictures. As the weather begins to change to a much cooler climate, we will now be focusing on the 4 different

seasons; Summer, Spring, Autumn and Winter.

In our Maths lessons this term, we have looked at numbers 1-10. Not only counting, but also number

recognition and practicing how to write their numbers on a dotted line. Practice makes perfect!

In our Literacy lessons this term, we have looked at the phonics sounds for the letters s, a, t, i, p, n. The

children have had great fun using the interactive smart-boards in the classrooms; for practicing to write their

letters. The children show great interest in using their phonics notebooks in class time every week and show

great pride in their work.

We look forward to a busy and exciting Term 2, filled with exploring and developing your little ones minds. I

hope you all have a great break, and I look forward to seeing all the children back soon; eager to learn!

From Ms Nikki

FS1 Leader

“Making Binoculars”

TOPIC: FIVE SENSES-SIGHT

Foundation Stage 2 We have been busy learning…

Hello to all parents,

What a fantastic term we have had in Spectra. We have been learning about different topics such as “All

About me” where we were learning about our body parts, feelings, friends and families, healthy and non-

healthy food and hygiene.

After that, we have moved to our 5 sensational senses (feel, touch, see, smell, taste) where children were

learning about different parts of the body related to each sense and building up their vocabulary related to it

(sour, bitter, salty..)

The latest topic was about Space, where children were so excited learning about each planet and about how

they are different to Earth.

In Literacy we have been focusing on “Jolly Phonics Phase 2 sounds and blending and segmenting simple CVC

words.

In Math we have been focusing on numbers from 1 – 20 (recognition, reading, writing, counting, ordering &

sorting, 2D shapes and their properties and measurements (height & length).

We look forward to seeing you in the new term, take care and enjoy your holidays!

From Ms Sandra

FS2 Leader

Literacy: Writing c.v.c words

Certificates go to…..

Star of the week

FS1A: Masoud, Abdullah, Layan, Rana, Aisha, Malek, Melody, Jana, Ahmed, Yasin, Sultana, Sally

Arabic: Alia, Sally, Noor, Jumana, Hamza, Layan, Naya

FS1B: Essa, Maira, Mariam, Janvi , Ali, Vian, Rodina, Mohamed E, Abdulla

Arabic: Alia, Anas, Mariam, Mustafa, Rodina, Vian

FS1C: Elias, Heba, Ahana, Fatima, Rokia, Mariam, Zayed, Hala, Mohamed and Abdullah.

Arabic: Houman, Hala, Fatima, Joury

FS1D: Anas, Sinchana, Keyaan, Saden, Khalid, Maria, Sanad, Julia, Lina, Marwan, Eman

Arabic: Marwan, Khalid, Maria, Julia

FS2A: Suliman, Yassin, Mohamed Omar, Mohamed Mahmoud, Hana, Haan, Ziad, Youssef, Faris, Zeina,

Mohamed Yacef, Mysha

Arabic: Mohammed Omar, Mohammed M, Yassin, Hana, Ibrahim

FS2B: Daljan, Elyssa, Malak, Mohammed Omar, Nada, Tishaa, Sait

Arabic: Daljan, Dema, Malak, Mohammed Ararawi, Umaiza, Yousef

FS2C: Kareem, Eyad, Yahya, Zeina, Lail, Omar, Faisal, Zephan, Ibrahim, Sanah

Arabic: Ibraheem, Osman, Fayrouz, Judy

FS2D: Yaman, Haajirah, Layan, Sulaiman, Elina, Ahmed, Jake, Zein, Jaydn, Safa, Amelia

Arabic: Sulaiman, Sidra, Judy, Yaman

Class dojo of the week:

FS1A: Jumana, Alia, Abdullah, Noor, Sally, Hamza, Naya, Abdulmuhsin, Abdullah, Aisha, Ahmed

FS1B: Layan, Connor, Mustafa , Sama, Farah, Maira, Mohamed al jabber, Gowtham, Mariam

FS1C: Ahmed, Joury, Houmam, Yousef, Elias, Heba and Ahana

FS1D: Julia, Hamdaan, Marwa, Lina, Fatima, Zeina, Alma, Mahnoor, Omar H, Eman, Sinchana

FS2A: Hana, Loujain, Zeina, Abbas, Mohamed Omar, Diyala, Mohamed Ali, Asser, Ibrahim, Yassin

FS2B: Dema, Hashem, Mohammad Ararawi, Mohammed Omar, Sara, Umaiza, Zyad

FS2C: Lina, Judy, Fayrouz, Hussain, Yousef, Duaa, Maryam, Osman, Zunairah, Mohammed

FS2D: Yaman, Amelia, Jody, Sidra, Zein, Safa, Jake, Lowlwa, Marly, Lara

Best Attendees:

FS1A: Jumana, FS1B: Connor, FS1C: Mortada , FS1D: Julia, FS2A: Loujain , FS2B: Hamza, Mohammed Omar,

FS2C: Omar, FS2D: Jody, Mariam

Assemblies

This term we had some amazing performances by our students!

FS1A started of the term with their performance “10 little monkies” in English. They performed “Drink Milk” in

Arabic. FS1B performed “From Head to Toe by Eric Carle” and for Arabic, they performed “five senses”. FS2A

performed “Elephants have wrinkles” in English and for Arabic “7 days in the week”.FS2B performed “Do the

monkey dance” in English and for Arabic the “number song”.

Spectra Press Interview Spotlight!

Introducing In the Spotlight with….. Ms Nikki!

Q1. Where did you grow up? I was fortunate to grow up in 2 different places.

I was born and raised as a child in my beautiful home country of South Africa,

and then later moved to Dubai where I spent 7 years of my life there.

Q2. What schools did you attend? South Africa – Pluto Pre-school,

GlenAshley Junior Primary School, Rivonia Primary School, St. Stithians

College, Dubai– Dubai American Academy

Q3. Have you lived anywhere else in the world? Yes, in South Africa for the majority of my life. I then moved on to

Dubai, where I stayed there for 7 years.

Q4. How many kids do you have? I have 2 lovely boys. Jake who is 4 and a half years old, and Luke, who is 2 and a half

years old.

Q5. What was your favourite toy as a kid and it’s name? Any kind of baby dolls Never really had 1 particular toy I

took with me everywhere – they were all famous

Q6. What is your favourite food? I want to say chocolate….but…. I love Pasta and Pizzas

Q6. What is your favourite movie and why? “A Walk to Remember”. It’s based on a real life experience, which interests

me.

Q7. Do you have any pets? Yes…I have a Jack Russel dog called Fudge and a cat called Nugget

Q8. What would be the most adventurous thing you have ever done? I have done a treetop tour before over a

beautiful forest in South Africa. Wow! It was such an amazing experience; being attached to a zipline and hanging free

while you “glide” through a forest – seeing it from the top.

Q9. What would be your favourite book that you have read? I’m

a mom with 2 busy little boys…I don’t really have time to

read…wish I did!

Q10. If you could be a movie star, who would it be? Hmmmm…I

think Charlize Theron – she is a brilliant actress and from my home

country, South Africa

Q11. Have you ever had a nickname? Of course…who hasn’t?

Mine is Nikki, Nix

Q12. Do you like the Theatre? If yes, what was the last show you

saw? Ohhhhhhh…yes…I love the Theatre. Haven’t been in ages

though, since I had kids. Last show I saw was a performance called “Girl Talk” back in my home country. It was a group of

girls that sang every song you have ever heard. Music from yearsssssss back until now – amazing show!

Q13. Do you put your clothes away at night or do you throw them on the floor? Wow – do people actually throw them

on the floor. No ways – I’m a neat freak They go straight into the wash basket. Ready to be washed by – ME!

Q14. What is your favourite children’s book? I must say I enjoyed “James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl

Spectra Press Interview Spotlight!

Introducing In the Spotlight with….. Ms Sandra!

Q1. Where did you grow up? In Belgrade, Serbia

Q2. What schools did you attend? Primary, Secondary

and University in Belgrade

Q3. Have you lived anywhere else in the world? I have

spent 1 year in Damascus, Syria

Q4. How many kids do you have? I have 2 beautiful girls

– Sara (almost 11 years) and Elena (6 years)

Q5. What was your favourite toy as a kid and it’s

name? My favorite toy was a stuffed bear called Masha

Q6. What is your favourite food? Seafood is definitely my favorite

Q6. What is your favourite movie and why? “Destiny” with Kevin Costner – real life story

Q7. Do you have any pets? I have 2 pets – Maltese Coco and Persian cat Becky

Q8. What would be the most adventurous thing you have ever done? Walking more than 25 km in the Mountain In

Serbia

Q9. What would be your favourite book that you have read? There are so many, but the latest one which I like was

“Me before you” by Jojo Moyes

Q10. If you could be a movie star, who would it

be? If I was a man ..definitely George Clooney

…another option Angelina Joli

Q11. Have you ever had a nickname? My nickname

was Saki

Q12. Do you like the Theatre? If yes, what was the

last show you saw? I love theatres..when I am in

my country I am going there very often ..”Hamlet

was my favorite”

Q13. Do you put your clothes away at night or do

you throw them on the floor? I always put my

clothes away

Q14. What is your favourite children’s book?

Jungle Book

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Thank you to all parents for your feedback and support this term! Here is what you had to say…

Ms Nadia….

Ms Fatima….

Ms Haifa….

Ms Shaunna….

Ms Aurelia….

Ms Zamzam….

Ms Sandra….

Ms Nikki….

Ms Manal….

Ms Simone….

If you’re happy and you know it shout it out!

We asked students for their thoughts this term and also recorded some funny things they say in school!

Here is what they had to say…

Ms Zamzam… “Ayesha

counting to twenty…”

“…eighteen, nineteen,

twenty”. Kareem stops her

and says “nooo! Its TWENI

not twenty” “(with a

strong Yorkshire accent!)”

“Oh Ms. Sandra, you

look so nice today, you

look like………….hm,

hm, hm …pumpkin! ”

from Layan

Ms Zomila… Mohammed Omar

said “Can we sing who took the

cookie from the cookie jar?” I said

“Oh sorry I don’t know this song

can you help me?” Mohammed

replied“ yes I will help you but I

can’t tell who took it! You have to

wait until the end!”

“I love you Ms. Aurelia,

you are the best teacher!”

Mohamed Omar.

Ms Nikki… “She was looking

down one day because I had

another child with me. When I

asked what was wrong she said,

“I want to sit with you Ms Nikki,

‘cause I love you to the moon, the

sky, the sun and all the way over

the coloured rainbow!”

“I don’t like to stay in

the house. I like the

lego and the toys”

Fatima loves Ms

Nadia’s class.

Ms Shaunna… “Connor said I

wasn’t kind for not giving a

child who hadn’t been listening

all day dojo points. When I

explained why he didn’t get

points, Connor made a very

good point… “but hes sitting so

nicely now” haha!”

“Ms.Fatima I Love

you.” From Layan

“I love school, I want

to come everyday!”

Dua, From Ms

Zamzam’s class

Find us at….

School address:

Spectra Global School

Building 70

Street 810

Zone 31

20433

Doha

Phone: 4481 3278

Email: info@spectraschools.com

Website: www.spectraschools.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/spectraglobalschool

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