2020/2021
THE BRITISH SCHOOL AL KHUBAIRAT
HANDBOOK
PRIMARY RATED OUTSTANDING BY ADEK AND BRITISH SCHOOLS OVERSEAS
OUR SCHOOL
OUR VISION
OUR VALUES
PRIMARY HANDBOOK 2020/2021 CONTENT
WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY
Mrs Elaine Rawlings
OUR SCHOOL
OUR STAFF PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIMARY LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Elaine Rawlings
Pete Collings
Ellie Edgar
Charlotte McDowell
Jo Bailey
Sam Walter
OUR STAFF PRIMARY SCHOOL YEAR GROUP LEADERS:
Rosy Turnbull
Marissa McCormack
Jeff Payne
Sarah Jones
Judi Crockett
Katie Rhodes
Gillian Campbell
Chris Saunders
OUR STAFF PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
Briony Emery
Robert Kirkland
Kerry Singleton
Siham Kabakibi
Claire Dodds
Peter Jones
RECEPTIONISTS:
Joanne Wise
Claire Gargaro
OUR CODE
OF CONDUCT WE TREAT EACH OTHER AS WE WISH TO BE TREATED
EARLY YEARS, YEAR 1 & YEAR 2
All pupils must follow the ‘Golden Rules’ of behaviour: ● ● ● ● ● ●
“Taking care of ourselves, others and our environment”
OUR CODE
OF CONDUCT WE TREAT EACH OTHER AS WE WISH TO BE TREATED
YEAR 3 TO 6 COURTESY
BE COURTEOUS CONSIDERATION
BE CONSIDERATE COMMON SENSE
BE SENSIBLE RESPECT
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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Our support network includes:
COUNSELLING SERVICE
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SAFEGUARDING AT BSAK The welfare and safety of children who attend The British School Al Khubairat is our paramount concern. We will promote the health, well–being and safety of the students in all we do.
Miss Priya Mitchell
Mrs Elaine Rawlings
Mr Mark Leppard MBE
Miss Teresa Woulfe
Mr Mike Mason
SCHOOL CLINIC AT BSAK
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME
COLLECTING YOUR CHILD FROM THE SCHOOL CLINIC
HEALTHY EATING AND FOOD POLICY
MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL TRIPS
CLINIC TIMINGS Sunday – Wednesday 7.10am – 2.35pm Thursday 7.10am – 1.35pm Sun - Wed - Nurse is available till 5pm for after school clubs. Thurs - Nurse is available till 3pm for after school clubs. Telephone Number – +971 (0) 204 0200 Email – nurses@britishschool.sch.ae
LEARNING SUPPORT AT BSAK
Briony Emery
HOUSE SYSTEM AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP HOUSE SYSTEM
COMPETITIONS
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
CO CURRICULAR CLUBS
PRIMARY MUSIC AT BSAK
Mrs Clare Dodds
PRIMARY PE AT BSAK
Mr Robert Kirkland
LANGUAGES AT BSAK
Mrs Kerry Singleton
Mrs Siham Kabakibi
PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE AT BSAK
THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY - DROP OFF
LATE ARRIVAL
FIRST DAY OF ABSENCE
PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE AT BSAK
REQUEST FOR CHILDREN TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY
THE END OF THE DAY - COLLECTION
REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
TERM DATES AND TIMINGS EARLY YEARS AND YEARS 1 & 2 Sunday - Wednesday - 07:40 - 14:20 Thursday - 07:40 - 13:20
AUTUMN TERM
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
TERM DATES AND TIMINGS YEARS 3 TO 6 Sunday - Wednesday - 07:25 - 14:35 Thursday - 07:25 - 13:35
AUTUMN TERM
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
UNIFORM & APPEARANCE BOYS & GIRLS | EYFS Students are expected to take pride in their uniform and appearance, creating a positive first impression of themselves and the school. The wearing of school uniform is mandatory and all uniform must be purchased through our official supplier, Aquarius Textiles. GIRLS
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BOYS
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UNIFORM & APPEARANCE BOYS & GIRLS | KS1 & KS2 Students are expected to take pride in their uniform and appearance, creating a positive first impression of themselves and the school. The wearing of school uniform is mandatory and all uniform must be purchased through our official supplier, Aquarius Textiles. GIRLS
BOYS
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UNIFORM & APPEARANCE BOYS & GIRLS | KS1 & KS2 GENERAL (GIRLS AND BOYS) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
PRIMARY DINING AND PREPACKED OPTIONS
PRIMARY LIBRARY AT BSAK
FRIENDS OF BSAK
There are four objectives that underpin the work of the Friends of BSAK: ● ● ● ●
TRANSPORT AT BSAK
CONTACT DETAILS
PARKING & TRAFFIC AT BSAK
HOW WE COMMUNICATE OUR CHANNELS
BSAK PARENT PORTAL
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SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS TWITTER
@BSAKAbuDhabi
FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
@BSAKAbuDhabi
@BSAK_AbuDhabi