2022/2023
THE BRITISH SCHOOL AL KHUBAIRAT
PASTORAL HANDBOOK
YEAR 9
RATED OUTSTANDING BY ADEK AND BRITISH SCHOOLS OVERSEAS TOP SCHOOL AWARDS 2022 Best School in the UAE for Fine Art and Creative Studio Work
TOP SCHOOL AWARDS 2022 Best School for Post-16 Education in the UAE
OUR SCHOOL The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is Abu Dhabi’s leading British not-for-profit, co-educational day school. From Nursery to A Level (3 – 18) our dynamic school culture offers students an enriching experience and outstanding results.
OUR VISION Building on our unique local heritage, we will provide a world-class British education, inspiring all our students to exceed expectations.
OUR VALUES Empathy and Care | Respect and Inclusivity Honesty and Integrity | Endeavour and Resilience
YEAR 9 PASTORAL HANDBOOK 2022/2023 CONTENT P02 P04 P05
BSAK’s Vision and Values Assistant Head Welcome Meet Your Head of Year
KINDLY CLICK ON THESE HYPERLINKS Code of Conduct Safeguarding Term Dates and Timings Google Classroom and Devices Transport Communications - Parent Portal Library
Mental Health and Wellbeing House System Uniform School Clinic Parking and Traffic Communications - Social Media Wellbeing Padlet
WELCOME FROM THE ASSISTANT HEAD Dear Parents, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Year 9 at BSAK. Students undergo many transitions as they journey through our School; in particular the transition into Year 9 presents an ideal opportunity to push educational boundaries and continue to develop interests and hobbies beyond the classroom.
As students enter this last year of Key Stage 3, they will be expected to take greater responsibility for their own learning. The Year 9 curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to experience the broader world in a more independent manner and develop a passion for life and learning. A key focus for students this year is making positive choices for their future and our Year 9 pastoral team is here to fully support them through the GCSE options process. It is vital students have control over these choices and as such they must make the most of every opportunity they are presented with. It is a hugely exciting time in students’ lives, as they develop into young adults ready to take their place in society. We are strongly committed to working in meaningful and positive partnership with parents to support the best possible education for all our students and I very much look forward to joining you and your child on this next leg of their learning journey. Ms Nichola Cooper Assistant Head ncooper@britishschool.sch.ae
MEET YOUR HEAD OF YEAR Dear Parents, I would like to welcome all our returning students and new students to Year 9 here at The British School Al Khubairat. My name is Mr Brammer and I will have responsibility for overseeing the academic progress and pastoral care of the Year 9 students this year. The well-being of every child in our care is of the utmost importance to me and I am looking forward to working with you and my experienced team of excellent tutors to ensure that every student in Year 9 is safe, happy and achieving their true potential. The Year 9 forms each have a dedicated form tutor, they are the constant in each day of a BSAK student’s journey and invariably have the best understanding of their tutees needs. Establishing a relationship between parents and tutors is a vital ingredient in the success of students at BSAK and parents should regard tutors as their first point of contact at school and if needed, should direct enquiries and pass on information directly to them. Each morning, during form time, students will receive pastoral and academic guidance from their tutors. Tutors are also responsible for delivering the Moral Education and Life Skills (MELS) elements of school life to their form. I look forward to continuing supporting the students this academic year and overseeing the options process for the students moving forward to GCSEs. Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding your child should you feel I may be of help. Mr Julian Brammer Head of Year 9 jbrammer@britishschool.sch.ae
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