EDUCATION GUIDE Your essential guide to nurseries, schools and children activities.
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Since 1978, Nadeen School has been dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, stimulating and encouraging environment in which children of all ages, nationalities, abilities and strengths can develop a lifelong love for exploration and learning. We have 50 nationalities in Primary School, Pre Nursery up to Year 6.
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The 12th edition of “Bahrain Mums Guide” is a unique guide through education in Bahrain composed for parents struggling with choosing the right path for their beloved children. If you seek for the right curriculum, programme, tuition or location but you don’t want to spend hours searching for it, you have everything packed in this ultimate guide! Right before the summer, in the time of big decisions, we want to ease you this process and provide you with all the information you need. Starting from pre-schools, schools to summer camps or after school activity places. All in one to make you and your child feel even more excited about his/her education on the Island! Special thanks goes to Royal Bahrain Hospital for their continued support in sponsoring our “Mums Education Guide 2016” We would like to hear from you! If you have any ideas you would like to share with MIB, please email us at MIB@mumsinbahrain.net
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SCHOOLING OPTIONS CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS YOU WILL MAKE AS A PARENT. IN BAHRAIN, FAMILIES HAVE THE CHOICE BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WHERE CURRICULUM VARY EXTENSIVELY. WE HAVE COMPILED A COMPREHENSIVE LIST TO HELP YOU AND OUR FUTURE STARS IN THE JOURNEY OF EDUCATION.
AGE AND STAGE
SCHOOLING OPTIONS
AGES 5 TO 6, KINDERGARTEN
From tried and true traditions to creative alternative education models, families in Bahrain have many schooling options to choose from.
This pre-school year is a structured program prior to starting formal education, where play-based development of early literacy and social skills is encouraged. AGES 6 TO 11, PRIMARY SCHOOL That is when children begin their formal and mandatory education. Primary schooling carries children from Year 1 to Year 6 in preparation for the Intermediate stage.. AGES 12 TO 14, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
GOVERNMENT EDUCATION SYSTEM Education at a government school is available to all Bahraini and non-Bahraini children in the country from primary school to Year 12. There are no fees applicable, however some small payments might be required for uniforms and other miscellaneous expenditures. Fore more information: www.moe.gov.bh PRIVATE EDUCATION SYSTEM
This is the third cycle of basic education, covers students of 12-14 years old, and lasts for three years. The student is admitted to this level upon completion of the sixth grade of primary education. A subject-teacher system is applied at this level with educationally qualified teachers teaching each subject.
This pre-school year is a structured program prior to starting formal education, where play-based development of early literacy and social skills is encouraged. Fore more information: www.mumsinbahrain.net
AGES 16 TO 18, SECONDARY SCHOOL
MONTESSORI CURRICULUM
This level is considered as a continuation to the basic education and heralds a new phase for the student as it prepares him/her for higher education or a vocational career. Secondary education lasts for three years of six semesters at three levels. Entry is conditional on obtaining the Intermediate School certificate or its equivalent. Upon completion of this stage, students graduate receiving a High School Certificate that enables them to pursue a higher university level degree in the career of their choice.
Follows Dr. Maria Montessori’s very well known international curriculum. Montessori teaching encourages children’s natural love of learning and activity. It has found that children learn best in a warm, homelike environment filled with materials and exercises that promote growth of self-motivated independent learners. Fore more information: www.mumsinbahrain.net
The credit-hours system is applied at this level and provides a broad choice of subjects and courses. The system permits students to tailor programs that suit their future goals whereby the student has a choice to pursue a science curriculum, a literary curriculum, a commercial curriculum, or a technical curriculum. Students are able to change tracks depending on the commonality of courses spread among more than one specialisation.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of three required components which aim to broaden students educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills. For more information: www.mumsinbahrain.net
INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM
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BRITISH CURRICULUM
HOME SCHOOLING
Follows the course based on the British Curriculum leading to IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level), and A Level (Advanced Level) as set and regulated by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate. Various combinations of these certificates and qualifications have international credibility and have been accepted as a preliminary requirement for entry to most UK Universities and indeed to most Universities and Colleges throughout the world. Fore more information: www.bsme.org.uk britishschools.co.uk/curriculum
The Mother-Child Home Education Programme in Bahrain was established in 1998, in order to empower women to support their children to develop preschool skills, such as literacy. Taking a twofold approach, MOCEP offers materials and support to pre-school aged children on the one hand, to foster their cognitive and social skills, while training and counselling their mothers on the other hand, informing them how they can educate their children, and training them in becoming literate. Fore more information: www.mocep-bahrain.com
BAHRAINI CURRICULUM
Providers of special needs education offer programs for children with disabilities or learning difficulties that limit their ability to participate in conventional education. In some cases, students can attend a mix of special needs education and mainstream schooling. These schools are purpose built to provide a safe and supportive environment for students to reach their potential. Fore more information: www.bised.org/portal
Follows the programme adopted by the Ministry Of Education in the kingdom. Following the same examination methods , timings and also the two semester system which is popular in Bahrain. Fore more information: www.mumsinbahrain.net INDIAN CURRICULUM Follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, and is widely recognised as one of the finest educational system in India. In fact, CBSE admissions are the most sought after and the curriculum gives students a unique advantage for higher studies. Fore more information: www.moe.gov.bh
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SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
BOARDING SCHOOLS A program for boarders is only possible at AL Mahd Day Boarding School. (AMDBS) began in October 1997 with 40 students and two villas. Today they have three full-fledged campuses in Saar, Samaheej and East Riffa and over 2500 students. In 2004, the school was awarded International Center Status by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), of Cambridge University, which is one of the world’s leading providers of educational qualifications and assessments. Fore more information: www.almahdschool.com/index.html
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WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD
IN THE SCHOOL YEAR
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS FOR PARENTS IS SEEING THEIR LITTLE ONES SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE. YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS IS NOT ONLY A REFLECTION OF THEIR HARD WORK AND EFFORT, BUT ALSO OF YOUR PARENTING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
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Chat with your child about starting school. What do they think it will be like? What are they most looking forward to? Is there anything they’re unsure or worried about?
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Make sure your child gets enough rest and sleep. This allows them to do their best during the school day, by increasing concentration, learning skills and problem solving. Also remind your teen that sleep and rest can help reduce pimples and facial blemishes.
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Ask your child about school and encourage them to talk about their school day. Open communication keeps you informed, and communicates that you care about your child’s experiences. If your child has a particular worry e.g. wetting themselves, not liking the food, or feeling ill, talk about these concerns with your child and with the class teacher. Provide reassurance by discussing what to do and who to tell in these situations.
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Help with or check your child’s homework every night. Be accountable and ensure that your child is staying on task and completing all assignments. Encourage your child with a rewards and consequences plan. Outline incentives or rewards for good behaviour. Create consequences for negative behaviour. Make sure you communicate these clearly in advance.
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If you have arranged childcare before or after school, talk this through with your child. If the childcare arrangement is new, try a settling-in period for this before the school term starts.
It’s natural to feel nervous about your child starting school, but remember that your child can easily pick up on your emotions. Try to be relaxed and positive, rather than showing your own nerves.
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Stay involved and check in with your child’s teacher if you have concerns. To truly stay informed, speak directly to teachers and school staff. Don’t talk negatively about your child’s teacher or the school in front of the student. This tarnishes their image of school, reinforcing negative behavior and decreasing their motivation to do well.
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PRESCHOOL & NURSERY ABC PRESCHOOL Location: Tubli
Curriculum: English/Arabic
Contact: 17 785 795
Term dates: open until full
Email:abc.preschoolbahrain@ gmail.com
Fees: 1500 BD (in two payments) per year
Facilities: ABC Pre-school provides a Montessori Curriculum, bilingual English and Arabic. Pre- school is open for children from the age of 1 to 6. Extra: Drawing, play area, painting, music, fun play.
IG:@abcpreschool
AJYAAL MONTESSORI Location: Hamala
Curriculum: English/Arabic
Contact: 17 613 144
Term dates: open until full
www.ajyaalmontessori.com
Fees: 2,640 BD per year
Facilities: The school is nestled in a beatiful garden in Al Hamala, far away from busy streets, noise and clutter. The outdoor play area includes facilities for sand and water activities, and gardens where children can enjoy planting flowers and vegetables.
AL DANA NURSERY Location: Manama
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 253 541
Term dates: open until full Fees: Toddlers: 55BD per month Pre-schoolers: 50BD per month
Facilities: If you are on the lookout for a pre-school that ensures the mental development of your child, while boosting his/ her language, mathematical, physical, personal, social and emotional skills, then Al Dana Nursery is the right one for you. Facilities: from 6.30am to 2pm
ALIA PRIMARY SCHOOL Location: Sitra
Curriculum: English
Contact: 17 737 377
Term dates: 1st: 1 Sept; 2nd: 16 Jan; 3rd: 28 April
www.aliaschool.com IG:@Aliaschool
Fees: 126BD per month
Facilities: Alia’s curriculum is a developmental-based program concerned with the development of the whole child, emphasizing social, intellectual, emotional and physical growth.
AL FATEH PRESCHOOL Location: Manama
Curriculum: English/Arabic
Contact: 17 722 144
Term dates: open until full
www.alfatehpreschool.com
Fees: from BD 1500 per year
Facilities: Spacious and well equipped classrooms, with age-appropriate educational resources and furniture, indoor play area, complete with fun play centers.
AL SALAM SCHOOL Location: Janabiya
Curriculum: English/Arabic
Contact: 16 167 777
Term dates: open until full
Email: info@alsalamschool.net
Fees: 2,640 BD ( payable in two installments)
www.alsalamschool.net
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Facilities: The KG building includes an early centre equipped with an art room, an activities hall, beautiful large sunny classrooms, and a wide cafeteria. The outdoor sports facilities include two basketball, tennis and squash courts. There are separate playgrounds for the KG, Nursery and elementary.
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PRESCHOOL & NURSERY AL SHOROOQ PRESCHOOL Location: East Riffa
Curriculum: English/Arabic
Contact: 17 622 500
Term dates: open until full
www.shorooq-bh.com IG:@shorooq_bh
Fees: 1530 BD per year
Facilities: Our core values are safety, personality development, emphasize on morals, bilingualism (English/ Arabic), fun atmosphere, and communication between school and home. Extra: Ballet Lessons, Quran Reciting, Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Planting Lessons, Recycling Activities.
ALWAFA K.G. NURSERY SCHOOL Location: Muharraq
Curriculum: Arabic
Contact: 1746 7790
Term dates: Monthly
www.facebook.com/alwafa.kindergarten
Fees: On request
Facilities: Play cubees, face painting, sand play, play area, painting.
BAMBINO DAYCARE Location: AL Qalah
Curriculum: In house program
Contact: 38 899 340
Term dates: 1st: 1 Sept; 2nd: 16 Jan; 3rd: 28 April
www.bambinodaycare.net @bambino_daycare
Facilities: Kids yoga, storytelling & drama, sensory & soft play, special events.
Fees: around 180 BD per month
BUDAIYA PRE SCHOOL Location: Janabiya
Curriculum: English
Contact: 17 791 491
Term dates: June, December and March
Email: info@budaiyapreschool. com
Fees: from 300BD t0 800 BD per term
Facilities: There is a rigorous focus on children learning to communicate, read, write and understand mathematical concepts in the infant years. Learning is enhanced with engaging topic work and “themed� days which are held regularly. Extra: Taekwondo, Art Attack, Football, Gymnastics, Cookery, Swimming, Scrapbooking and Construction.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Location: Adliya
Curriculum: English
Contact: 17 710 405
Term dates: 1st: Sept-Jan; 2nd: Feb-June
Email: info@bb-daycare.com www.bb-daycare.com
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Fees: From 995 BD to 1620 BD per term ( 2 terms a year)
Facilities: BB are a Day Care & Child Development Centre that compliments the home by providing a secure environment while focusing on high quality, individualized and developmentally appropriate educational activities. Extra: Kids yoga, storytelling & drama, sensory & soft play, splash day, cooking, music & movement, taekwondo, art & craft, ballet.
PRESCHOOL & NURSERY BRITISH PREPARATORY SCHOOL Location: Saar
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 792 010
Term Dates: 1st: 30 June; 2nd: 30 Nov; 3rd: 28 Feb
www.britishprepbahrain.com
Fees: Nursery: 690 BD per term Pre-School: from 350BD to 650 BD
Facilities: Specialising in children from 18 months to 7 years old, Mrs Whitford has vast experience in teaching and organising English language programs. British Preparatory School follows The Early Years Foundation stage and Key Stage 1 of the National British Curriculum.
BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN Location: Hamala
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 610 891
Age: 1 to 4 years
www.britishschoolbahrain.com
Term dates: 1st: 1 Sept; 2nd: 16 Jan; 3rd: 28 April
IG:@Britishschoolbahrain
Fees: On request
Facilities: There is a rigorous focus on children learning to communicate, read, write and understand mathematical concepts in the infant years. Learning is enhanced with engaging topic work and “themed” days which are held regularly. Extra: Taekwondo, Art Attack, Football, Gymnastics, Cookery, Swimming, Scrapbooking and Construction.
CLEVER PRESCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: British
Contact: 36 811 333
Age: 1 to 4 years
www.cleverkidpreschool.com
Term dates: open until full Fees: 450 BD per term
Facilities: Clever Kid Pre-School is a bi-lingual, happy and caring place where children can experience a wealth of exciting and interesting activities that will stimulate their learning, in a bright and safe environment.
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PRESCHOOL & NURSERY THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE Location: Budaiya
Curriculum: Montessori
Contact: 17699 844
Term dates: open until full
www.thechildrenshousebahrain.com
Fees: From 500 BD to 720 BD
Facilities: We are an English language Montessori nursery school for children of all nationalities. The Children’s House provides a warm and nurturing environment for children between the ages of 6 months to 6 years.
EARLY LEARNERS NURSERY Location: Riffa
Curriculum: British
Contact: 13 613 972
Age: 1 to 4 years
www.earlylearnersnursery.com IG: @earlylearnersnursery
Term dates: 1st term: 28th August; 2nd term: Jan; 3rd: 23rd April Fees: from 495 BD to 735 BD per term
Facilities: We use the recently revised British Early Years Foundation Stage ( EYFS ) curriculum. Extra: Dance classes, Arabic activities, traditional storytelling, arts, crafts, drama, interactive math & science games.
ELEFRIENDS PRESCHOOL Location: Saar
Curriculum: English
Contact: 77 991 111
Term dates: 1st: Sept-Jan; 2nd: Feb-June
www.elefriendspreschool.com
Fees: from 570 BD per term to 720 BD
Facilities: Elefriends Preschool is a child-centred community with a safe and supportive environment for building your childs confidence. We take a holistic approach towards learning and place strong emphasis on language development.
KG KIDS PRESCHOOL Location: Riffa Contact: 17 663 556
Curriculum: British
www.britishprepbahrain.com
Fees: 780 BD per term (2 terms per year)
Term Dates: open until full
Facilities: KG Kids provides a centre of excellence in bi-lingual education and nurturing of young minds. With one of the highest standards in English/Arabic education, their standards are well recognised from both government and private sectors.
KIDDY CARE PRESCHOOL Location: Zinj
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 230 236
Term dates: open until full
www.kiddycarepreschool.com IG: @kiddycarepreschool
Fees: from BD 1500 per year
Facilities: Kiddy Care Pre School was established in 2009. We are proud to offer a happy, safe and caring environment for your child. We support children by learning through experiences and allowing them to develop as individuals.
KIDDY KIDS PRESCHOOL
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Location: Hidd
Curriculum: British
Contact: 13 104 731
Term dates: open until full
IG: @kiddykidspreschool
Fees: from BD 1800 BD
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Facilities: Kiddy Kids Pre School was established in 2015 provides a happy, safe and caring environment for your child. Extra: from 7:00am until 8:00am and Afternoon extra care from 12:30 until 2:00pm
PRESCHOOL & NURSERY KIDS ACADEMY Location: Saar Contact: 17 179 079 www.bahrain.kids-academy.me
Curriculum: British Term dates: open until full Fees: 3 days a week: 575 BD per term 5 days a week: 775 BD per term
Facilities: Kids academy nursery is world-class early childcare center that supports personalized and holistic development for children in their formative years.Kids Academy childcare group offers British-based curriculum for youths aged 4 months to 4 years, operating by the guidelines of the early years foundation stage framework.
KIDS ‘R’ KIDS PRE-SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: British/Arabic
Contact: 17 773 977
Term dates: open until full
www.krkpreschool.com
Fees: 1470 BD per year
Facilities: Kids ‘R’ Kids Preschool is a initiative aimed at providing quality education and facilities to students. The institution will follow British Curriculum covering the areas of Personal Development, Languages (Arabic & English), Mathematics and Problem Solving, Physical Development & Creative Development.
KIDZ WORLD KINDERGARTEN Location: Adliya
Curriculum: British
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor play areas,
Contact: 17 715 050
Term Dates: April
www.kidzworldkindergarten.com
Fees: From 450 BD to 600BD per term
Summer Camp: 8 weeks: from 3rd of July to 25th August
THE LEARNING TREE Location: Hamala
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 611 823
Term dates: June
www.thelearningtreebh.com
Fees: from BD 750 per term ( 3 terms a year)
Facilities: Previously called The Creative Academy for Kids, The Learning Tree offers American Curriculum based schooling for children aged between 18 months and 5 years old.
LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER Location: Juffair
Curriculum: English/Arabic
Contact: 17 322 570
Term dates: August
www.littlevillagebh.com
Fees: from990BDto1150BDper term
Facilities: Little Village Center was founded by Abrar Adel Darwish, a speech & language therapist and a mother of three. Children are encouraged to learn and explore in a supportive, nurturing atmosphere where they can develop into unique, successful individuals.
LITTLE GEMS PRE-SCHOOL Location: Budaiya
Curriculum: English
Contact: 17 694 356
Term dates: open untill full
www.little-gems-preschool.com
Fees: from 575 BD to 740 BD
Facilities: Little Gems has 9 classes, catering for children aged between 18 months and 4 years old. Their facilities include 3 large, shaded play areas, a multi-purpose hall, Library, Arabic classroom and a grassed adventure garden
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Exploratory Centers
Daily / Monthly Newsletters
Thematic Units of Study
Daily / Monthly Goal Sheets
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LITTLE STARZ PRE-SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 651 516
Term Dates: open until full
IG: @littlestarz_bhr
Fees: around 450 BD per term
Facilities: Little Starz is a Pre-School providing the British curriculum, available for children from the age of 20 months to 6 years.
LYCEÉ FRANÇAIS MLF DE BAHREÏN Location: Muharraq
Curriculum: English/French
Contact: 17 323 770
Term dates: open until full
www.lfbah.webnode.fr
Fees: On request
Facilities: A French school for pupils aged 3 years to 16 years old.
MADELEINE’S PRE-SCHOOL
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Location: Adliya
Curriculum: Arabic/English
Contact: 17 721 851
Term dates: open until full
www.mps-bahrain.com
Fees: Basic Annual School fee:BD 1920 Payable in 3 installment
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Facilities: An environment in which the child develops a positive attitude towards learning, independence and respect for the rights of others. A Bilingual (Arabic/English) Education for children of 2 to 6 years of age.
PRESCHOOL & NURSERY MULTINATIONAL SCHOOL- BAHRAIN Location: Adliya
Curriculum: Australian
Contact: 17 711 444
Term dates: open until full
www.mns-b.com
Fees: 820 per term (3 terms a year)
Facilities: The Multinational School – Bahrain is the sister school of MNS-R which has been operating for 15 years. It is in the heart of Adliya offering co-education to pupils aged 3 to 12 year.
NADEEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Umm Al Hassam
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 728 886
Term dates: open until full
www.nadeenschool.com
Fees: Pre Nursery: from 444BD to 696 BD per term Nursery: 792 BD per term
Facilities: Nadeen School, established in 1978, is a Primary School, consisting of Pre-School, Infant, and Junior sections, with classes from Pre-Nursery through to Year 6. Children attend the school from 2-11 years of age and follow the National British Curriculum. QQA rating: Good.
RAINBOW FOR KIDS Location: Muharraq
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 345 090
Term Dates: open until full
www.kidzworldkindergarten.com
Fees: from 1660 BD per year
Facilities: Rainbow for Kids is a holistic based nursery providing a loving, caring, fun filled and secured environment. They accept children from 4 weeks to 3 years old
RIFFA VIEWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: British/Arabic
Contact: 16 565 000
Term dates: June
www.rvis.edu.bh
Fees: Nursery: 2750 BD per year Pre-School: 6160 BD per year
Facilities: Riffa Views International School is uniquely positioned to provide an outstanding educational environment for Bahraini citizens and the expatriate community located in Bahrain..
TALENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Manama
Curriculum: English
Contact: 17 252 346
Term dates: August
www.talentschools.com
Fees: 1 grade 1965 BD per year 2 grade 1979 BD per year
Facilities: Located in the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain, this School is delivering the National British Curriculum to about 400 students of different nationalities by specialists, who are native speakers with British qualifications.
ST CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL Location: Saar
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 605 000
Term dates: open untill full
www.st-chris.net
Fees: from 2,883 BD per year
Facilities: St Christopher’ s School has two locations – the Primary School is in Saar and the Senior School is based in Isa Town. The school offers a British Curriculum education from Nursery through to GCSE, IB and A-Level. St Christopher’s was recently (November 2011) described as ”an outstanding school” by British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and British Schools Overseas (BSO) Inspectors. WWW.MUMSINBAHRAIN.NET
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PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS ABDUL RAHMAN KANOO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Manama
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 875 055
Fees: KG 1: around 500 BD per term; Nursery: around 500 BD per term (page 6)
www.kanooschool.edu.bh
Transport: No
About: Our focus here is to develop the “whole child”, a child who is knowledgeable, emotionally and physically healthy, civically inspired and prepared for the world beyond formal schooling. This is achieved through the curriculum we teach and the co- curricular activities school carried out throughout the year.
AL HEKMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Sanad
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 620 820
Fees: 1-3: 2184 BD 4-6: 2188 BD 7-9: 2936 BD 10-11: 3595 BD 12: 3603 BD Transport: Yes
www.alhekma.com
About: Al Hekma International School is distinguished amongst international schools in the region through its ability to offer a high quality educational program. Students work towards attaining an American Diploma, we, at Al Hekma pride ourselves on creating a healthy atmosphere, taking into consideration various psychological and social aspects which not only ensure the success, but create confident leaders of tomorrow. Extra: Music Club, math club, science club, swimming club.
ALIA PRIMARY SCHOOL Location: Al Hamriyah
Curriculum: Canadian
Contact: 17 737 377
Fees: from1300BDto2000BDperyear
Email: aliaprimary@aol.com
Transport: No
About: Alia’s curriculum is a developmental-based program concerned with the development of the whole child, emphasizing social, intellectual, emotional and physical growth..
www.aliaschool.com
AL AHLIA SCHOOL Location: Saar
Curriculum: IB
Contact: 77 476 666
Fees: from 2000 BD to 3400 BD per year Transport: Yes
www.ahliaschool.edu.bh
About: Al Ahlia students learn through: direct interaction and hands on experience, support by a rich and motivating environment, self-reflecting, risk-taking, enquiring, and taking actions, acting independently, yet, responsibly.
AL FAJER SCHOOL Location: Budaiya
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 550 011
Fees: from 80 BD to 160 BD per month Transport: Yes (for certain areas)
www.fajerschool.com
About: Al Fajer Private School offers an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective for students in preschool through grade 5. The curriculum is based on U.S. national standards and best practice research
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PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS AMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Salmabad
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 598 440
Fees: Pre- School: 1220 BD per year Primary School: 1258 BD per year
www.amais.edu.bh
About: AMA International School accepts children from 3 years to 18 years old. The school follows American Curriculum.
Transport: Yes
AL NOOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Sitra
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 736 773
Fees: on request
www.alnischool.com
Transport: Yes
QQA rating: Good.
Location: Manama
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 254 414
Fees: from around 1500 BD to 2800 BD
About: Al Raja School is committed to educating and empowering students to become strong and responsible members of their family, their community, and the world..
About: Al Noor International School follows a tri-curricular program – British, Bahraini and Indian.
AL RAJA SCHOOL
www.alrajabahrain.org
Transport: Yes
AL WISAM SCHOOL Location: Budaiya
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 699 595
Fees: around 3000 BD per year
Email: aliaprimary@aol.com
Transport: Yes
www.awis.edu.bh
About: In Al Wisam school you will find: high expectations of pupils; teachers who are enthusiastic about their subject; staff who are dedicated to the task of ensuring their pupils are happy and successful; the best quality facilities; a good level of discipline; and care for every individual.
APG SCHOOL Location: Bilad Al Qadeem
Curriculum: IB
Contact: 17 403 666
Fees: on request Transport: Yes
www.apgschool.com
About: APG School offers both the International GCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
BAHRAIN BAYAN SCHOOL
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Location: Isa Town
Curriculum: IB
Contact: 17 682 227
Fees: from 2778 BD per year
www.bayanschool.edu.bh
Transport: Yes
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About: Bahrain Bayan school offers an international curriculum culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the bilingual High School Diploma.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS BANGLADESH SCHOOL Location: Salihiya
Curriculum: Bangladesh/British
Contact: 17 257 745
Fees: from 300 BD per year
www.bangladeshschool.org
Transport: Yes
About: The School has reached a milestone of accommodating nearly 1,000 students, some of them on HOME SCHOOLING due to lack of space. Our fees for the British International Curriculum are one of the lowest in the country.
BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN Location: Hamala
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 610 943
Fees: from 3306 per year to 6726 per year
www.britishschoolbahrain.com
About: A selective, coeducational, independent Kindergarten-through-Year 13 (ages 3-18) school that follows the British National Curriculum.
Transport: Yes
QQA rating: Outstanding
Location: Manama
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 008 880
Fees: from 2600 BD to 3100 BD
www.capitalschoolbahrain.com
Transport: Yes
About: A British National Curriculum School, The school is accepting children in Bahrain from 3 years to 7 years old currently. In September they will be opening additional classes from Year 3 to Year 6.
CAPITAL SCHOOL
Extra: Music classes, football.
CHOUIEFAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Muharraq
Curriculum: British
Contact: 16 033 333
Fees: from 1980 BD to 4312 BD
Email: aliaprimary@aol.com
Transport: Yes
www.iscmanama.sabis.net
About: ISC-Manama is a member of the global SABIS® Network. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students in Pre-KG to Grade 12. English is the medium of instruction and Arabic is strongly stressed throughout the curriculum. QQA rating: Satisfactory
CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Al Hidd
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 672 541
Fees: on request
www.cityschoolbh.com
About: City School aims to provide the students with a safe and caring environment that enables them to maximize achievement through a rich variety of educational experiences, install programs which help students to develop their abilities and to become productive members of society.
HAWAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: American
Contact: 13 666 555
Fees: from 1395 BD to 3318 BD per year Transport: No Summer camp: In July (page 40)
www.hawarschool.com
About: Hawar International School offers a dual medium curriculum consisting of Arabic and English subjects through the American Curriculum..
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PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS IBN KHULDOON NATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Isa Town
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 780 661
Fees: from 3765 BD to 4245 BD
www.ikns.edu.bh
Transport: No
About: Ibn Khuldoon National School follows the American Curriculum combined with the Bahrain syllabus in Arabic, Islamic studies, and social studies, which is approved by the Ministry of Education. QQA rating: Outstanding
LYCEÉ FRANÇAIS MLF DE BAHREÏN Location: Muharraq
Curriculum: French/English
Contact: 17 323 770
Fees: On request
Email: lyceemlf.bah@gmail.com
Transport: Yes
QQA rating: Good.
Location: Salihiya
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 241 138
Fees: On request
www.middleeastschool.com
Transport: No
About: The Middle East School is purely a privately owned co-educational institution, officially opened in September 2001. The school offers British curriculum and it is one of the leading EDEXCEL centers in Bahrain..
About: A French school from pupils aged 3 years to 16 years old.
www.lfbah.webnode.fr
MIDDLE EAST SCHOOL
QQA rating: Good
MODERN KNOWLEDGE SCHOOL Location: Juffair
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 827 712
Fees: Kindergarten: 1288 BD per year
www.mks.edu.bh
Nursery: 1627 BD per year Middle School: 1898 BD per year
About: Modern Knowledge School offers an American curriculum for students from kindergarten through grade Twelve. QQA rating: Good.
High School: 2169 BD per year
MULTINATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Adliya
Curriculum: Australian
Contact: 17 711 444
Fees: from 3,120 BD to 4,500 BD per year Transport: Yes
www.mns-b.com
About: The Multinational School – Bahrain is the sister school of MNS-R which has been operating for 15 years. It is in the heart of Adliya offering co-education to pupils aged 3 to 12 years.
NADEEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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Location: Umm Al Hassan
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 728 886
Fees: from 918 BD to 1032 BD per term
www.nadeenschool.com
Transport: Yes
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About: Nadeen School, established in 1978, is a Primary School, consisting of Pre-School, Infant, and Junior sections, with classes from Pre-Nursery through to Year 6. They supplement their activities and learning with different curriculum from Australian and New Zealand schemes. QQA rating: Good
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PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS NASEEM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Isa Town
Curriculum: IB
Contact: 17 782 000
Fees: from 2999 BD to 3732 Bd peryear
www.nisbah.com
Transport: Yes
About: Naseem International School is a dual language, coeducation K-12 international school. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education Bahrain and MSACS (Middle States) and is authorized to deliver the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma MYP (Middle Years Programs) and PYP (Primary Years Programs).
PALM SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 666 637
Fees: from 1800 BD per year
www.palms.school
Transport: Yes (for certain areas)
About: Palms is a high-performing School in Riffa, Bahrain, providing a community based approach to learning, with family, cultural values and friendship at its heart. The National Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (NAQAAET) awarded the school ‘Good with Outstanding features’ with an outstanding capacity to develop.
PAKISTAN SCHOOL Location: Isa Town
Curriculum: Pakistani
Contact: 17 687 480
Fees: from 34BD per month to 49 BD per month
www.pakurduschool.com
Transport: Yes
About: The present strength of the school is over 2000 students and 200 staff members. This institution not only emphasizes on academic excellence but also on co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The School has a team of dedicated teachers under the supervision of the school management and able guidance of the Board of Trustees.
RIA Education Location: Adliya Contact: 17 716 871 www.ria-institute.com
Curriculum: Specialist Education Fees: Nursery: 780 LKG: 900 Prep: 1020 Special Ed package A: 2220 Mixed abilities Arabic and English: 1500
About: RIA Caters to the needs of mainstream learners as well as students with Special Educational Needs offering a year round educational and ‘mini’ respite service. With the mission statement of ‘Education for All’ and promoting awareness of living in the community with particular regard to persons with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
RIFFA VIEWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 910 392
Fees: from 7,700 BD to 9,900 BD per year
www.rvis.edu.bh
Transport: Yes
About: Riffa Views provides an American Curriculum leading to a college preparatory program in the High School. Riffa accepts children from 4 years old. QQA rating: Outstanding
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Location: Isa Town
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 684 367
Fees: on request
www.shsbahrain.com
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About: Sacred Heart School Bahrain offers International GCSE, from Edexcel International. The most up-to-date international qualification available from the UK. Studying new IGCSE will provide our students with an exceptional standard of education which is both modern and relevant.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS SHAIKHA HESSA GIRLS SCHOOL Location: Riffa
Curriculum: American
Contact: 17 756 111
Fees: from 2,460 BD to 3,450 BD per year Transport: No
www.shgs.edu.bh
About: Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School is a Nursery – Grade 12 bilingual school(English/Arabic or Arabic as a Foreign Language, with French additionally taught from Grade 4) following the international Cambridge curriculum up to Grade 8, EDEXCEL IGCSE programme in Grades 9 and 10 and IBDP programme in Grades 11 and 12.
ST CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL Location: Isa Town
Curriculum: British
Contact: 17 598 600
Fees: from 2,883 BD to 7,056 BD per year
www.st-chris.net
Transport: Yes (for certain areas)
About: St Christopher’ s School has two locations – the Primary School is in Saar and the Senior School is based in Isa Town. The school offers a British Curriculum education from Nursery through to GCSE, IB and A-Level. QQA rating: Outstanding
TALENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Riffa & Manama
Curriculum: English
Contact: 17252346 / 17770078
Fees: from 450 BD to 880 BD per term
www.talentschools.com
About: Talent International & The Infant School, licensed by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain offers a first class English National curriculum with a grade system for primary, intermediate and secondary pupils of ages 3 months to 18 years old. We aim to provide a friendly and family-like environment, making our students feel welcomed and thus attend school willingly
THE ASIAN SCHOOL Location: Umm Al Hassam
Curriculum: Indian
Contact: 17 722 886
Fees: 30 BD per course/monthly
www.asianschoolbahrain.com
Transport: Yes
About: The Asian School, owned by Asian Educational Development Trust ,a purely privately owned secular co-educational institution that aims at providing Education for Excellence.
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+973 7730 0600
For a map of our location and to find out about osteopathy and how we can help you, visit our website:
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BUILDING A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD by Lamar Kanafani, The first Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Bahrain
1. HOW DO YOU RECOMMEND WORKING WITH YOUR CHILD ON SELF-DISCIPLINE? Self-discipline is not a skill your child will achieve over a period of weeks or months. Teaching your children self-discipline is a process that takes years to achieve through the consistent use of a variety of effective parenting skills. One of these skills to utilize is called Active Listening when your child experiences a problem; this technique helps facilitate your children to solve their own problems. To allow children the opportunity to solve their own problems helps build their confidence level and trust in themselves so they learn to become more self-directed.
2. HOW DO YOU TEACH YOUR CHILD TO COMPROMISE?
You don’t want to teach your children to compromise more than you want to teach them how to negotiate fairly the solutions to a problem where everyone’s needs are met. When I cover this point in the PET course, parents usually ask me, “well, isn’t that the same thing?” Well, no it’s not. Compromise usually requires that one party relinquishes at least some of his desire to meet his needs to its full capacity in order to accommodate more to the other party. And quite often, one or all parties involved feel distrustful and worry that the other will not uphold their end of the bargain.
3. HOW CAN YOU LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN EFFECTIVELY?
The first step to being able to listen to your child effectively is to be able to acknowledge to yourself whether you’re able to put in the time and effort required to listen effectively in that very moment at that very place in that very state-of-mind you’re in. Without those prerequisites being met, you will not be able to carry out the necessary attitude of a genuine listener to your child or other. Listening effectively requires a combination of several skills (also taught in the P.E.T. course) which include: passive listening, active listening, determining problem ownership, defining needs, and being able to separate needs from solutions.
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MORE INFORMATION: Marriage and Family Therapist Contact: 36 009 665 Email: lamar.kanafani@gmail.com
4. AS A PARENT, HOW SHOULD YOU TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN SO THEY LISTEN TO YOU? In order for your child to listen to you, you must first learn to listen to your child. Only then can they absorb better what you are trying to say to them. The “how to talk to your children” part of this process requires the use of several different kinds of I-Messages used in specific situations, and the use of problem-solving techniques where your children feel that their voice and position in the family matters.
5. HOW TO DEAL WITH CONFLICTS, SO YOUR CHILD WON’T SEE YOU AS AN ENEMY? First, a parent needs to be open and flexible enough to create a change in themselves: a change in the way they think, understand, and view their children and their behaviours. It also requires an undoing of many belief systems about parenting that we’ve acquired from our own parents, grandparents, other family members, friends, society, religion, culture, and the socalled “expert advice” books written about parenting.
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER IS A CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER THAT PROVIDES HOLISTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18MONTHS - 12 YEARS WHO PRESENT WITH COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. MIB HAD A LITTLE CHAT WITH THE MANAGER OF THE CENTRE, SARA ALMAZ. SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
1. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN YOUR CENTRE? Little Village Center is an Early Intervention Program that provides children with communication difficulties with a learning environment that caters for their individual developmental and educational needs. The aim of our Early Intervention Program is to gradually integrate our students into a mainstream school setting.
2. WHAT IS YOUR EDUCATION PLAN? We individually assess children and create an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child which is incorporated within the classroom environment. Children then carry out individual therapy sessions to meet the goals and objectives highlighted in their IEP.
Contact: 17 322 570
3. WHAT IS YOUR SCHOLARSHIP
Contact: +973 38 292 331 Email: info.littlevillage@gmail.com Location: Juffair Website: www.littlevillagebh.com Instagram: @Littlevillagecenter
PROGRAMME?
Little Village provides a Scholarship fund that covers the cost of tuition and is specifically for students whose families cannot afford our Early Intervention Program. It is open for one student each year and whose families meet the financial criteria outlined in the application form found in our website.
4. HOW DO YOU RECOMMEND PARENTS COMPLEMENT YOUR WAY OF EDUCATION AT HOME?
Each week our team of therapists creates “Weekly Therapy Objectives” that outlines what the therapists have been working on with each child. These objectives are shared with the parents to give them a chance to work with their child at home to supplement the child’s learning.
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5. WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO HELP
PARENTS INTERACT EASIER WITH THEIR CHILD? 1. Always maintain eye contact when talking to your child. 2. Make sure you come down to their level. 3. Follow your child’s lead and engage in activities that they enjoy. 4. Encourage them to share when playing at home or in a familiar safe environment; this will help generalize the skill when they’re in nursery/school.
SPECIALIST EDUCATION LITTLE VILLAGE Contact: 38 292 331 Location: Juffair Website: www.littlevillagebh.com Abrar Darwish provides speech and language therapy. AFFINITY CONSULTANCY Contact: 39 669 267 Location: Saar Website: www.affinityconsultancy.org Affinity Consultancy was established by Bahrain based psychologist Aleksandra Jelonek-Turk , with the criteria to offer psychometric testing in three tiers. ASYA BIN MAHFOOD Contact: 17 243 303 Location: Duha Center, Manama Asya Bin Mahfood provides Communication & Autism Therapist STEPS REHABILITATION CENTRE
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Contact: 17 710 405 Location: Adliya Website: www.bb-daycare.com High quality, individualized, developmentally appropriate environment to the children through morning care and education programs as well as after-school enrichment programs.
Contact: 17 243 303 Location: Seef Website: www.stepsrehab.net Providing physical therapy to children with neuromuscular disorders. The intensive therapy is extremely important as these children need this style of therapy in order to re-train their brains. The physical therapy includes many new techniques including the therasuit, spider cages, massage and heat therapy.
CHILDREN’S ACADEMY BAHRAIN
BRAIN BODY DYNAMICS
Contact: 17 716 871 Location: Juffair Website: www.ria-institute.com RIA Centre was originally designed to deal with the educational needs of children with Autism, but RIA expanded its enrolment program to include students with other learning and social interaction difficulties.
Contact: 38 880 188 Location: Budaiya Website: www.brainbodydynamics.com Brain Body Dynamics specialises in a holistic approach to empowering our clients to take charge of their own wellbeing and be mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually balanced. DISABLED SPORTS FEDERATION Contact: 17 789 191 Location: RIffa Website: no website Disabled Sports Federation offers a variety of sports for the disability challenged, including athletics, swimming, table tennis, wheelchair basketball , bowling, football and much more. HOPE INSTITUTE Contact: 17 680 500 Location: Isa Town Hope Institute offers education and development services for students with special needs.
Contact: 17 613 234 Location: Budaiya The Children’s Academy provides an individualised education within a nurturing learning environment offering high levels of academic and therapeutic support. R.I.A INSTITUTE
THINK BEHAVIOUR & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FOR CHILDREN Contact: 77 111 101 or 38 383 760 Location: Saar Website: www.thinkinc.me Think provides the highest quality therapeutic interventions for children with behavioural and developmental difficulties. VICTORIA MCKEOWN Contact: 36 873 317 Location: Isa Town Victoria McKeown is a private tutor specialising in working with children with learning differences and difficulties.
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EDUCATIONAL CENTRES
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
ISA CULTURAL CENTRE
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER Contact: 17 400 227 Location: North Sehla Website: www.locations.sylvanlearning.com
Contact: 17 366 666 Location: Manama Website: www.icc.gov.bh/ The Center also aims at cultural exchange, enhancement of the dialogue between civilizations .It is now considered as one of the richest sources of knowledge in Kingdom. BRITISH CLUB LIBRARY Contact: 17728245 ext. 0 Location: Manama Website: www.britishclubbahrain.com/library/ * Please note the Library is open to British Club members only. AWALI LIBRARY Contact: 17 704 040 Location: Awali Website: www.bapco.net Membership charges: for the adult library are as following: Annually: BD22 (1 Dec – 30 Nov) or (1 Jun – 31 May) Semi-annually: BD11 (1 Dec – 31 May) or (1 Jun – 30 Nov)
WISE YOUNG GENERATION CENTER Contact: 17 531 951 Location: Hoora LEARNING PLUS Contact: 17 590 135 Location: Saar Website: www.learningplus.com KUMON BAHRAIN Contact: 17741167 or 13107540 Location: Mahooz; Sanad; Janabiya Website: www.kumonbahrain.com JEFFERSON ACADEMICS Contact: 3687 3317 Location: Moda Mall, Manama Website: www.jeffersonacademics.com
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE ONLINE
IDRIS TUITION Contact: 33 771 234 Location: Budaiya Website: www.dsagroup.me
For more information: www.moe.gov.bh/lib/MyLibraryEn/SearchForBooks/
AMERICAN CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER Contact: 17 729997 Location: Manama Website: www.acec.edu.bh/
The Online Public Library Service is an online tool that will help facilitate the searching, reserving, borrowing and renewal of books through a single location at your convenience.
LANGUAGE CENTERS ALLIANCE FRANCAISE Contact: 17 683 295 Location: Isa Town Website: www.afbahrain.com BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER Contact: 17 827 847 Location: Adliya Website: www.berlitz-bahrain.com LET’S SPEAK FRENCH BAHRAIN Contact: 32 827 847 Location: Budaiya Website: www.facebook.com/lets-speak-french-bahrain BALT AL TALEEM, ENGLISH LANGUAGE Contact: 17 643 199 Location: A’Ali
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE INTERNATIONAL LTD. Contact: 17 216 002 Location: Manama Website: www.mdciedu.com GLOBAL INSTITUTE Contact: 17 740 940 or 17 740 150 Location: Um Al Hassam Website: www.globalbahrain.com BRITISH LANGUAGE CENTER Contact: 17 791 468 Location: Saar PINGU’S ENGLISH Contact: 17 002 977 Location: Seef Mall. Seef Website: www.pingusenglish.bh
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CHILDREN A C T I V I T I E S FUN IS THE NECESSARY INGREDIENT TO KEEP YOUR CHILD MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY, DON’T FORGET ABOUT THAT! HERE IS THE LIST OF PLACES WHERE YOUR CHILD CAN CREATE OR DEVELOP THEIR HOBBY OR JUST RELAX AFTER SCHOOL.
PLAYGROUPS YELLOW SUBMARINE Contact: 17 000 037 Location: Saar Mall, Saar Website: www.yellowsubmarinekids.com Lego World, daily, from 10am to 6pm Moms and Tots every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am to 11:30am PLAY Contact: 17 564 900 Location: First Floor, Seef Mall, Seef Website: www.playbahrain.com Toddler Time, daily, from 8am to 12pm Moms and Tots Play (1-4years ), every Sunday and Tuesday, from 4pm to 6pm Cooking Class (6-12years), every Sunday from 6pm to 7pm and Saturday from 3pm to 4pm Arabic @ Play (4-11years ), Monday from 6pm to 7pm Sensory Play (0-12 years), Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm
Contact: 17 700 412 Location: Opposite Saar Cinema, Saar Website: www.twinkletwinklecenter.com Various classes running across: arts & crafts, music time, sensory play, movie night, kinder music, baby clay, fitness and much more. STICKY FINGERS Contact: 36 431 822 Location: Al Somerset, Al Fateh, Juffair Website: www.stickyfingersbahrain.blogspot.com Mums and Toddlers, (0-4 years), every Monday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am.
INSPIRE
LITTLE GEMS PRE-SCHOOL
Contact: 39 047 734 Location: Saar Mall, Saar Website: www.inspirebahrain.com
Contact: 17 694 356 Location: Barbar Website: www.little-gems-preschool.com
Little & Loud (1-3 years), every Sunday, from Sunday 4.05pm to 4.45pm. Musical Mayhem (4-7 years), every Sunday, from 3.10 to 3.50pm. BRITISH CLUB Contact: 17 728 245 Location: Adliya Website: www.britishclubbahrain.com Children’s facilities include two well equipped playgrounds, one for younger children and regular activities including Junior Netball, Junior Football and swimming lessons in the cooler months. Tots and Toddlers Group, every Tuesday morning.
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Mums and Toddlers group (1 to 2 1/2 years), every Wednesday from 8.15am to 9.15am. EARLY LEARNERS NURSERY Contact: 13 613 972 Location: Saar Website: www.earlylearnersnursery.com BD 5/- per session paid termly in advance. Open to All children from 2 years upto 4 years old. Arabic Activities, every Sunday, from 3pm to 4.30pm. Traditional storytelling, arts , crafts & drama, Monday, from 3pm to 4.30pm. Interactive Math & Science games & experiments, every Tuesday, from 3pm to 4.30pm.
LALAPALOZA Contact: 16 101 612 Location: Al Aali Shopping Complex Website: www.lalapaloza.com Activities: We specialize in spa parties, birthday parties, day spa services, mom and me spa days, makeovers, day camp programs and much more. LITTLE PRINCESS Contact: 17 564 898 Location: First Floor, Seef Mall Website: www.littleprincessme.com Activities: Birthday parties and princess makeovers. MAGIC ISLAND Contact: 17 582 888 Location: Seef Mall & Marina Mall Website: www.magic-island.com Activities: bumper cars, a flight stimulator, bowling and indoor roller-blading arena.
MAD SCIENCE Contact: 17 591 136 Location: Seef Mall & Marina Mall Website: www.bahrain.madscience.org
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Activities: Children engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, participate in inquiry-based discussions, Mad Science putty, and more.
Activities: An indoor theme park, a family attraction with amusement features for all ages. Children rides like safari flight, bumper boats and cars, balloon race and creepy crawly railroad complemented by video games from 10am - 10pm.
JUMPING CLAY Contact: 32 211 179 Location: Riyadat Mall, A’ali Website: www.jumpingclaybh.com Activities: kids activities daily from 10am-8pm. FUNLAND CENTER Contact: 17 292 313 Location: near the Marina Club, Website: www.littleprincessme.com
Contact: 17 558 585 Location: Dana Mall, Sanabis
MAGIC PLANET Contact: 17 564 898 Location: City Centre, Seef Website: www.theplaymania.com Activities: Fun rides, games and attractions, Come and test your skills and reactions on our racing simulator and arcade games, Experience the thrilling action of the 4D theater and much more.
Activities: skating and bowling. Price BD 2.5. Open daily 9am-1am.
ART & CRAFT LINES & DOTS ARTS STUDIO
STUDIO CERAMICS
EZ POTTERY STUDIO
Contact: 36 442 565 Location: Barbar Website: www.ldartstudio.com Activities: Birthday parties, painting, portraits, sculpture and toddler art.
Contact: 17 002 911 Location: First Floor, Seef Mall Website: www.studioceramics.me Activities: Celebrate a creativity birthday party choosing from pottery painting, mosaics, clay, building, decoupage, glass fusing or bead making.
Contact: 17 591 585 Location: Off Budaiya Highway Website: www.ezartpottery.com Activities: Kids pottery and mosaic sessions, creative workshops providing useful and interesting information.
ARTOLOGY Contact: 39 789 989 Location: Saar Website: www.artologybahrain.blogspot.com Activities: All art classes are an hour-anda-half long priced BD8 for children under the age of eight and BD10 for children above the age of eight. ARTZANIA Contact: 17 640 663 Location: Manama Website: www.artzania.com
CRAFTZANIA Contact: 17 281 788 Location: Nakheel Center, Saar Website: www.craftzania.com Activities: A Mixed Media Art studio for kids & adults under the supervision of qualified assistances, such as wood and pottery painting, card making, scrapbooking pages that could be framed and hanged or inserted in a photo album and much more.
L’ALTERIER ART LOUNGE Contact: 17 599 030 Location: Country Mall, Budaiya Website: www.littleprincessme.com Activities: interactive art, paint. draw on paper, ceramic, glass, wood etc.. THE ART HOUSE Contact: 33 36 5906 Location: Al Muqsha Activities: mirror mosaic, bottle painting, drawing on paper, etc. WWW.MUMSINBAHRAIN.NET
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CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
SPORT MY GYM Location: Seef Contact: 17 566 566 Website: www.mygym.com Activities: A gym for little people aged six weeks to 13 years. Structured, age-appropriate classes incorporate music and dance. Tae Kwon Do lessons also available. SPARTA Location: Saar Contact: 17 598 475 Website: www.sparta-bh.com Activities: class coaching in rugby, athletics, football, cricket, tennis and fitness. swimming, drama, music, dance and differentt languages. OXYGEN GYM Location: Budaiya Contact: 17 616 165 Website: www.oxygengym.com Activities: Fitness, Kids gym activitites, Karate, Taekwondo, Kangoo Jumps, Zumba BSB GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Location: BSB School, Hamala Contact: 17 610 943 Website: www.academies.britishschoolbahrain.com Activities: BSB offers fun, highly active sessions for children aged 3½ – 13. Through the use of a variety of apparatus, including floor, beam, bars, vault and trampette. DILMUN CLUB Location: Saar Contact: 17 692 986 Website: www.dilmun-club.com Activities: family club, football, rugby, F1, horse riding, kids football coaching, tennis, squash.
LIFE FIT FITNESS CENTRE Location: Janabiya Contact: 17 692 424 Website: www.lifefit-bahrain.com Activities: Fitness, personal training, nutrition & Counselling. CHAOSS Location: Budaiya Contact: 17 592 096 Website: www.chaossbahrain.com Activities: CHAOSS Tumble Tot’s, ABC Gymnastics & GYMNASTICS classes.
FOOTBALL ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL Location: Janabiya Contact: 17 561 615 Website: arsenalschoolbahrain.com Activities: Football. They take time to develop and nurture their younger players to ensure that they reach their full potential. BAHRAIN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Location: Saar Contact: 17 695 809 Facebook: @bahrainrfc Activities: Rugby, Football, Netball, Swimming. SOCCER STARS ACADEMY Location: Janabiya Contact: 35 303 036 Website: www.joinsoccerstars.com TEKKERS ACADEMY Location: Saar Contact: 37 709 010 Facebook: @Tekkers Bahrain
HORSE RIDING TWIN PALMS RIDING CENTRE Location: Saar Contact: 39 687 755 Website: twinpalmsridingcentre.com Activities: Horse riding; Lessons take place in one of their five sand arenas, two of which are shaded for riding during the summer months. AWALI STABLES Location: Awali Contact: 39423383 Facebook: @Awali Riding Club Activities: horse riding, classes about the art of horsemanship.
TENNIS BAHRAIN TENNIS ACADEMY Location: Saar Contact: 39 697 114 Website: bahraintennisacademy.com BAHRAIN TENNIS CLUB Location: Juffair Contact: 17 729 561 Website: www.bahraintennisclub.com
SWIMMING HAPPY FIT Location: Amwaj Contact: 35 921 706 Website: www.happyfitbahrain.com Activities: Offers swimming classes for everyone: babies, children & adults. SWIMMING AT ROYAL COUNTRY CLUB Location: Riffa Contact: 17 751 264 Website: www.theroyalgolfclub.com SWIMMING @ WAHOO WATERPARK Location: City Center, Seef Contact: 17 173 000 Website: www.theplaymania.com/wahooo
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MARTIAL ARTS HOI JEON MOO SOOL (KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS) Location: Bahrain Mall, Seef Contact: 39 876 304 Activities: A gym that covers a variety of fighting styles such as: kicking, boxing, ground fight and self defense. Plus the usage of weapons in advanced levels. BAHRAIN TAI CHI & WUSHU CENTER Location: Juffair Contact: 17 825 667 Website: www.bahraintaichi.com Activities: Classes they offer include taichi Yang, Chen and Wu style. Wushu Changquan, Shaolin, Liuhe and Mantis, Bagua Cheng, Yin style. Weapons: jian, xiaodao, gun, guandao, miaodao, sanjiegu.
MUSIC INSPIRE Location: Saar/Budaiya Contact: 39 047 734 Website: www.inspirebahrain.com Activities: A lively community-based organisation where you can learn to sing, play an instrument, speak with confidence and develop your acting skills. MUSICAL BABIES Location: Saar Contact: 39 176 957 Activities: Music classes including singing and action songs.
DANCE VICTORIA DANCE Location: Hamala Contact: 39 876 215 Website: www.victoriadancebahrain. com Activities: dance classes, including: ballet, tap, modern/jazz, Riverdance, hip hop to burlesque, for toddlers to adults.
ACES TAEKWONDO ACADEMY Location: Amwaj Islands (Tala) Contact: 39 658 741 Instagram: www.instagram.com/aces_tkd ALBANNA TAEKWONDO CENTER Location: Juffair Contact: 36 668 390 Activities: Kickboxing, Muay-Thai, KungFu, Boxing, Taekwondo, Children +3, Youth and Adult. BAHRAIN MUSIC INSTITUTE Location: Manama Contact: 17 721 999 Website: www.bahrainmusic.com.bh Activities:A special pre-set level, duration, programs and courses (in all strings, brass, wind, percussion instruments and all theoretical musical subjects). HARMONY MUSIC GATE Location: Budaiya Contact: 13 622 002 Website: www.bahrainharmony.com Activities: Offers classes in piano, violin, guitar, cello, keyboard, drums and many more to children starting from 3 years old to 18 years of age.
BSB DANCE ACADEMY Location: BSB School, Hamala Contact: 17 610 943 Website: www.academies.britishschoolbahrain.com Activities: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft, Ballroom, Latin, Classical Sequence and Freestyl
BIN JAMAL TAEKWONDO Location: Saar Contact: 77 060 777 Activities: traditional martial art teaching, self defense and sporting aspects for everyone (male, female, young, adult) to defend him-self or her-self for competition in particular. JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION Location: Abu Saiba Contact: 38 886 930 Website: www.jka-bahrain.com Activities:Karate-do based on the ancient Japanese tradition of Bushido. BSB TAEKWONDO ACADEMY Location: BSB School, Hamala Contact: 17 610 943 Website: www.academies.britishschoolbahrain.com
COOKING COOKING @ READY SET COOK Location: Saar Mall Contact: 39 600 968 Facebook: @Ready Get Set to cook COOKING @ LOLA’S CUPCAKES Location: Umm Al Hassam Contact: 17 723 456 or 39 729 999 Website: www.lolascupcakesbahrain.com COOKING @ PIECE OF CAKE Location: Riffa/Budaiya Contact: 17 777 909 or 17 596 055 Website: www.apieceofcakebahrain.com
BALLARE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Location: Saar Contact: 17 300 021 Website: www.ballarestudio.com Activities: urabn ballet, jazz, contemporary, acrobatics, cherleading, hip hop, street dance, yoga, fusion bely dance, salsa, body balance, lyrical music theatre. WWW.MUMSINBAHRAIN.NET
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RAMADAN AND THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM By Dr. Mustafa Al Abdullah (Consultant – Gastroenterology) from Royal Bahrain Hospital
The Holy month of Ramadan is round the corner. So, it is very important for us to understand the concept of fasting and how best to utilize it to improve our health. To fast is good. Prophet Mohammad (BPUH) has said more than a thousand years ago:
DO FAST; YOU GET BETTER HEALTH.
In medical history, Hippocrates, one of the most outstanding figures in the field of Medicine, had recommended fasting in order to foster a healthier body while various religions incorporate fasting for spiritual cleansing. Recently, according to the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Science, fasting was found to have beneficial effects on heart health as well. It is thought that fasting causes our bodies to metabolize cholesterol and glucose in a better fashion while fasting. It was also shown that the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol would decrease and the level of HDL (good) cholesterol would increase while fasting. Additionally, it has been shown that our bodies have a higher number of circulating blood cells after fasting; thus, it is hypothesized that fasting increases healthier blood cells as well. Further, some of the illnesses of the digestive system are food related, so once you give rest to your stomach you will give more chance to increase the possibility of healing and improvement. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), which is one of the most common disease, has very positive outcome during Ramadan time, mainly if they have good and balanced meals in iftar and sahur times. However, it is important to eat the right foods so as to maximize the benefits. So, here are a few suggestions.
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Try to avoid simple carbohydrates and all “simple” starchy foods such as “sugary” foods including cookies, chocolates, ice creams, aerated drinks, etc. They result in early satiety but also sudden hunger afterwards.
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2. SECOND Maintain a good balance - a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, proteins and fibres. A plate of salads, small portion of rice/bread and a bowl of chicken/meat/ legumes (for vegetarians) is a must during Ramadan and year-round health.
3. THIRD Drink plenty of water. Water washes away the excess nitrogen from the body found in protein-rich foods. But, avoid taking large quantities at a time. Try to space out to ensure your body is hydrated throughout the day.
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Add diary products to your routine especially yogurt. Dairy products relax your digestive system, keep you satiated and will make you less thirsty. Yogurt also programs your body for fasting by preventing dehydration and allowing your digestive system to be healthier.
5. FIFTH Stay away from salty, spicy and fried foods, especially if you suffer from acid reflux as they will lead to excessive thirst.
6. SIXTH For Iftar, a bowl of yogurt, a small bowl of soup, maybe with few dates should be enough to momentarily satisfy you before you go for the main meal about 30 minutes later. Similarly, in Sahur, keep your food simple, balanced and nutritious. Avoid over eating which can lead to accumulation of fat. -RAMADAN KAREEM.
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PROBLEMS BACKPACKS CAN POSE Dr. Amy Bowzaylo, DC, InTouch Integrated Chiropractic Spine Center
Although many factors can lead to back pain —participation in sports or exercise, poorposture, long periods of inactivity or excessive use of technology — some kids have back aches because they’re lugging around an entire curriculum’s locker full of books, schoolsupplies and personal supplies all day long. To know how a heavy backpack can affect your child’s body, it helps to understand how the spine works. The spine is made of 33 bones called vertebrae, and between the vertebrae are discs that act as natural shock absorbers. When a heavy weight, such as a backpack filled with books, is placed incorrectly on the shoulders, the weight’s force can pull a child backward. To compensate, a child may bend forward at the hips or arch the back, which can cause the spine to compress unnaturally and the child to be and move off-balance. Carrying a heavy pack changes the way kids walk, particularly on stairs or other places where the backpack puts the student off balance. Improper backpack use can also lead to poor posture. Girls and younger kids may be especially at risk for backpack-related injuries because they’re smaller and may carry loads that are heavier in proportion to their body weight. Kids who wear their backpacks over just one shoulder end up leaning to one side to offset the extra weight. Heavy backpacks with tight, narrow straps digging into the shoulders interfere with circulation and nerves. All of this leads to muscle strain, shoulder, neck and back ache and - worst of all - tingling, numbness, and weakness in their little arms and hands and increased risk of falls from poor balance. There are other safety issues to consider. Kids who carry large packs often aren’t aware of how much space they occupy when turning around or moving through tight spaces, such as the aisles of the school bus, sometimes hitting other children. Students & faculty are often injured when they trip over large packs or the packs fall on them.
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AVERAGE CHILD BACK SIZES FOR BACKPACKS BY AGE (IN INCHES) HEIGHT
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INTOUCH RECOMMEND At InTouch we recommend convertible rolling backpacks, or carried backpacks in proportion to the size of the child. A good ergonomic backpack should be no larger than the child’s back. To simplify matters you can take two measurements off of a child’s back and use those for the max height/width of the backpack.
MOST IMPORTANT Chiropractors and Physical Therapists recommend that kids carry no more than 10% to 15% of their body weight in their packs. That means no more than 4kg for a 27kg child. A little time and a few simple steps can save your child from a lifetime of bad habits and pain. MORE INFORMATION: Intouch Integrated Chiropractics Spine Center Contact: +973 17 690 100 Email: info@intouchclinic.com Location: Bldg 3013, Rd 7543, Block 575 Al Janabiyah Website: www.intouchclinic.com
SCHOOL SUPPLIES CHILDREN BOOKS
ART & CRAFTS SUPPLIES
Barnes Noble Bookstore Budaiya (17592193)
Things To Do Budaiya (17590409)
Bookcase Budaiya & Seef mall (17690566)
Arts Corner Saar (17795828)
Carousel Saar (17685012)
Celebrations Saar (17595791)
Jashanmal Bookstores Al A’ali Mall, Seef (17582424)
Talent Budaiya Highway (17594050)
Virgin Megastore Bahrain City Center, Seef (17172300)
Touch of Art Budaiya (17280022,36495891)
Words Bookstore Cafe Budaiya (17690790)
Al Manar Stationery Riffa (17779232)
Hazel Adliya (17717145)
TOYS & GAMES
UNIFORMS
Build a Bear Workshop Bahrain City Centre, Seef (17178560)
House of Uniforms Hoora (17532148)
Carousel Saar (17685012)
House of Uniforms Al A’ali Mall, Seef (17581510)
Colour of Toys Manama (33758706)
My Choice Gudaibiya (17712298)
Little Prints Saar (39023639)
Zaks Nakheel Centre, Saar (17590139)
Mama’s Playdough Manama (33761790)
Georgia Uniforms Budaiya (17294445)
Toys R Us Seef (17580860) Toy Store Bahrain City Centre, Seef (17179232)
LUNCHBOX Yellow Submarine, Seef (17178560) Home Center City Centre, (17172355) Carrefour City Centre (17172222) Home Zone next to Toys R Us, Seef, 17588070
PHOTOGRAPHY Little Miracles Contact: 34443662 Instagram: @littlemiraclesbys
Pottery Barn Store City Centre, (17 800120) Lakeland City Centre, 17179810
Essential Back-to-School Supplies Even if you’re not ready for your child’s first day of school, you can ensure that he/she’ll be ready with all the supplies he/ she’ll need to play, learn, and enjoy in class. 1. ART SUPPLIES: crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, smock, glue. 2. WRITTING SUPPLIES: book or notepad, pencils, pencil grips, erasers, paper, folders, pencil sharpener. 3. BAGS AND BOXES: backpack, supply box, lunch box or bag with ice pack. 4. MISCELLANEOUS: tissue box, hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes, rest mat, change of clothes.
UNIFORMS House of Uniforms Hoora (17532148) House of Uniforms Al A’ali Mall, Seef (17581510) My Choice Gudaibiya (17712298) Zaks Nakheel Centre, Saar (17590139) Georgia Uniforms Budaiya (17294445) WWW.MUMSINBAHRAIN.NET
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BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO GERMS IN THEIR ENVIRNOMENT. RIGHT FROM BIRTH A CHILD’S BODY ADOPTS STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH THEM, COLLECTIVELY CALLED THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
The amazing piece of engineering is a complex maze of interconnecting organs and cells including the lymphatic system, spleen and bone marrow. The immune system is often described as an army, as there are so many forces working together to protect our bodies from disease by attacking unwanted intrudes such as viruses, or too many of the wrong kind of nutrients, may cause the immune system to function much less effectively.
SIGNS OF LOWERED IMMUNE SYSTEM
VITAMIN A Essential for growth, healthy skin, both enamel and good vision. Also boosts the immune system. You can find it in: Liver, oily fish, carrots, dark, green vegetables, orange and red fruit.
VITAMIN C
Sign of a lowered immune system can include: frequent colds and infection, slow wound healing, exhaustion after light excercise, dry skin and eczema, asthma, loss of appetite, white marks on nails, poor growth, pale skin, nausea, fatigue, mouth ulcers, plantar warts, molluscum, pimples on back of arms, poor sleep patterns and slow recovery from colds and infections.
Needed for growth, healthy tissue and healing of wounds as it helps to fight infection. It also helps in the absorption of iron. You will find it in: broccoli, sweet peppers, potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, citrus fruits, blackcurrants, melon, papaya, strawberries, kiwi.
MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BODY AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
Essential for proper bone formation, it works in conjunction with calcium . It is found in few foods, but is made by the skin in the presence of sunlight. You will find it in: oily fish, eggs, margarine, dairy produce.
If you want to strengthen you child’s immune system, keep the following points in mind:
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Increase eating fruits and vegetables. We are all aware that at least five portions of fruit and vegetables are the key to maintaining a healthy immune system. Even if your child is not a fan of veggies, try providing him some of those products in a varied and interesting way (soup, pasta sauces with vegetables). Although fresh is best, you can also add dried fruit, frozen berries and vegetables, tinned fruit and baby purees to achieve the five-a-day goal. Limit sugar. Eating too much sugars, has a lot of impact on child’s immune system. Even though some of the nutritionists say that there is no harm in eating sugars, you should know the limits and try limiting them form your child’s daily menu. Remember that sugar is hidden in all sorts of foods, under various pseudonyms, mainly ending in ‘ose’. They include glucose, lactose, golden syrup, corn syrup, fructose and concentrated fruit juice. Drink plenty of water. Water is incredibly important for children and the proper hydration is one of the fundamentals of health and children who are frequently dehydrated are at increased risk of suffering from headaches and urinary tract infections. It is best to drink water throughout the day not only during the meals. When you are off to the park or a shopping trip, always remember to take a bottle of water for each child.
VITAMIN D
VITAMIN E Important for the composition of the cell structure. Helps the body create and maintain red blood cells. You will find it in: avocado, wheatgerm, nuts and seeds
CALCIUM Important for strong bones, good teeth and growth. You will find it in: dairy products, canned fish with bones (sardines), dried fruit, white bread, green leafy vegetables
IRON Needed for healthy blood and muscles. Red meat is the best source of iron. However, if combined with vitamin C- rich foods, iron absorption can be increased by about 30 percent. You will find it in: red meat, especially liver, oily fish, egg yolks, dried fruits, wholegrain cereals, dried beans, green leafy vegetables.
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PREPARING AND PACKING
A HEALTHY LUNCH-BOX GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES AND MEALTIME IS NO EXCEPTION. PROVIDING YOUR KIDS WITH HEALTHY MEALS IS AS IMPORTANT AS PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RIGHT EDUCATION AS IT IMPROVES THEIR OVERALL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING.
LUNCHBOX TIPS Children are bundles of energy and need constant fuel to keep them going. A well prepared lunch box keeps your child active and happy at school. Make sure, you understand what your child likes to eat. With a quick plan, you won’t waste time every morning on thinking what should you prepare. Here are some tips from us, how to make it easier for you:
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Put a sheet of kitchen roll in, to wipe sticky fingers and mop up any spills.
Keep a selection of different breads, ready-sliced, in the freezer, Remove only as much as you need for the day, to provide variety throughout the week, and to preserve freshness. Try granary, multi-grain, bagels, wraps, wholemeal pittas, seeded bread and rolls.
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Keep the lunchbox varied and interesting, if you’ll keep inserting the same foods over and over, your child will get bored and stop eating.
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Must have: lunchbox with separate spaces to place different foods, not too big to fit into the kid’s school bag, or take up most of the space, easily washed in the washing machine. Foil and zip lock bags might be useful.
MAKING MORNING EASIER
Children are also lazy when it comes to preparing food and will more happily pick up a biscuit than a whole apple. Therefore, you should cut apples into slices, peel and divide a satsuma into segments. Try having a bowl of cut-up fruit in the fridge so that everyone in the family is tempted to snack on it when they are looking for something tasty to eat. Write yourself a weekly menu, which removes the frantic last-minute rush to make lunch with whatever is in the fridge. If you know what you are going to provide for your child’s lunch you can ensure you add the ingredients to your weekly shopping list. WWW.MUMSINBAHRAIN.NET
BUILDING THE SHOPPING LIST
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Prevent under-buying or over-buying by carefully working out ingredients that fall across multiple meals. If three onions are required for various meals, write onions x 3.. After the items needed for the meals are listed, start to add the other items normally purchased such as nappies, milk and bread. Keep a well-stocked pantry. Meals are easier and quicker to prepare if you keep your pantry well-stocked. Don’t run out of olive oil at inconvenient moments. Have spices ready to dress up chicken and beans quickly. Keep a lemon and a sheaf of fresh herbs in the fridge at all times.
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LUNCHBOX PEER PRESSURE As your child gets older, there may be pressure from contemporaries to include all kinds of processed foods in his lunchbox. Not only are these expensive but they frequently provide empty calories, filling up small tummies but providing very little nutrition. They may be loaded with additives that could impact on your child’s concentration levels. Try talking to other parents and see if you can agree that none of your will provide these food for your children. If this isn’t possible, explain to your child that such foods are for occasional treats and not for everyday meals. Look for healthier versions of items such as savoury snacks, crisps and flapjacks at health shops.
FIND OUT WHY THEY’RE NOT EATING THEIR LUNCH Many schoolchildren bring their lunch home with them at the end of the day, which can be frustrating. There may be a variety of reasons why your child does not eat all the food in their lunch box. The following suggestions may be helpful:
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The lunch box style – your child may have an issue with their lunch container. They might prefer a brown paper bag or want the latest fashion in lunch boxes to be like the other kids. It may be difficult for them to open.
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Boredom – try to pack a different lunch every day. For younger children, cut the sandwiches in different ways to add interest: for example triangles, squares or strips. You could even use one slice of white and one slice of brown to make a ‘zebra’ sandwich.
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Too dry – if they say the filling is too dry, try leaving a sandwich uncut. Some fillings like dips or peanut butter may stay fresher this way. If your child’s appetite seems small, offer smaller servings. For example, half a sandwich might be more appropriate than a whole one.
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Fiddly and sticky – make sure the foods are manageable and easy to eat. Some children are put off by fiddly packaging or don’t like getting sticky hands. Fruit can be made easier to eat. For example, remove orange peel or cut a kiwifruit in half and include a spoon in the lunch box.
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SCHOOL POLICY Some schools have a policy against peanut butter in sandwiches, as peanut allergy can be extremly serious, and an allergic child may suffer a reaction from being near someone else’s peanut butter sandwiches. There are also some schools that ban all nuts and seeds on their premises. Find out what your school’s position is on this. Ask your child’s teacher if there are other foods that aren’t allowed in school. You may find that chocolate and crisps are banned, and this makes it easier to explain to your child why he doesn’t have them as part of his lunch.
DON’T EMBARRASS THEM Older children don’t like to suffer embarrassment when in the classroom, so pack familiar food which they are happy to eat in front of their friends.
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SUMMER CAMPS OPTIONS WITH A VERY LONG SUMMER BREAK LOTS OF PARENTS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT KEEPING THE KIDS ACTIVE AND HAPPY. FOR THE KIDS (AND THE MUMS!) HERE ARE SOME NEW SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS.
KIDZ WORLD KINDERGARTEN
KIDDY CARE PRE-SCHOOL
KIDDY KIDS
Location: Adliya
Location: Zinj
Location: Hidd
Contact: 17 715 050
Contact: 17 230 236
Contact: 13 104 731
Website: www.kidzworldkindergarten.com
Website: www.kiddycarepreschool.com
Instagram: @kiddykidspreschool
3RD JULY- 25TH AUGUST
Instagram: @Kiddycarepreschool
Price: 50 BD per week
Price: 50 BD per week
3RD JULY -4TH AUGUST
(8 WEEKS)
Program: 8 am - 12.30 pm. Arts &Crafts, music, dance, indoor activities, water play.
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3RD JULY - 4TH AUGUST Program: Messy play, splash days, yoga, trips, music & movement, fine motors skills activities, sports, art & crafts, cooking, speech & language activities.
Program: 8am - 12.30pm. Team games, yoga, trips,weekly themes, speech & language activities, fine motors skills activities, art & crafts, interactive games.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
NADEEN SCHOOL
ELEFRIENDS PRESCHOOL
Location: Adliya
Location: Umm Al Hassam
Contact: 38 823 758
Contact: 17 728 886
Website: www.bb-daycare.com
Website: www.nadeenschool.com
5TH JULY - 20TH AUGUST
Price: 12 BD per day or 50 BD per week if booked in advance
Location: Riffa Contact: 77 991 111 Website: www.elefriendspreschool.com Price: 70 BD per 3 weeks
Program: Kids Yoga, Storytelling, Bricks for Kids, Taekwondo, Eco Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Discovery Days
3RD JULY- 11TH AUGUST Program: Math games, word games, storytelling, science experiments, art, craft, cooking activities, music, gardening.
AUGUST 7-11, AUGUST 14-18, AUGUST 21-25, Program: Group Age 2 years - years and Group 4 years - 6 years. Making music, Messy fun, Art activities, Sensory play, cooking, splish splash days, kids yoga, indoor camping and more!
AL SHOROOQ PRE-SCHOOL
INSPIRE BAHRAIN
THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE
Location: Budaiya
Location: Budaiya
Contact: 39 047 734
Contact: 17 69 844
Website: www.inspirebahrain.com
Website: thechildrenshousebahrain.com
Price: 75 BD per week or 20 BD per day or 125 BD for two siblings
Price: 180BD/50BD/12BD
Price: from 40 BD
3RD JULY-JULY 28TH JULY
12TH JULY- 8TH AUGUST
Program: from 2 years to 6 years old. Art & craft, theater, library, arabic lessons and more.
Program: ballet lessons, basics of german language, self-Defense lessons, Quraan Lessons, arts and crafts, educational Games and much more!
1. 3RD-7TH JULY 2. 21ST-25TH AUGUST Program: Group1: 5-8 years; Group2: 9-up. Drama, music, art, band program, tribal drumming.
Location: East Riffa Contact: 17 622 500 Website: www.shorooq-bh.com
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LIFE FIT
PLAY
ARTZANIA
Location: Al Janabiya & Riffa Views Contact: 17 692 424 or 33 001 261 Website: www.lifefit-bahrain.com Price: Al Janabiya: 72 BD per 2 weeks; Al Najma: 95 BD per 2 weeks
Location: Seef Mall, See Contact: 17 564 900 Website: www.playbahrain.com Price: Daily BD 15, Weekly BD 70, Sixe Weeks BD 390
Location: Manama Contact: 17 640 663 Price: 5 Days – 1 Month – BD 135 2 Days – 1 Month - BD 85 5 Days – 1 Week – BD 45
10TH JULY- 15TH AUGUST
26TH JUNE- 21ST AUGUST
1. 8TH JUNE TILL 5TH JULY
Program: Age for RVIS Camp 3-13yrs Age for Janabiya Camp 3-10yrs Football, basketball, swimming, taekwondo, karate, gymnastics, fun fit, sorts conditioning, team games, stretch yoga, volleyball, dodgeball.
Program: daily from 9am to 1pm. Group1: 18months - 3 years Group2: 4-8 yers Groups3: 9-15 years Summer camp filled with fun activities like football, drama, camping, team games and much more.
Programe: Boys and girls - Age 5-12 From 9:00 AM till 2 PM Activities-based and consists of clay modeling & Art, Sporsteps , Storytelling with mama @bookwormsbh, brain games, cooking.
FAIRYTOPIA CENTER
PALM SCHOOL
JUMP KIDS GYM
Location: Riffa Contact: 17 491 488 Instagram: @fairytopia2 Price: 70 BD per 3 weeks
Loocation: West Riffa Contactr: 17 666 637 Price: 40 BD per week
Location: A’ali Contact: 34 497 412 Website: www.jump-bh.com Price: 80 BD per week
5TH JUNE - 18TH AUGUST
(WITH A WEEK BREAK)
Program: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytelling, Reading and many others!
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19TH JUNE- 14TH JULY Program: Lots of Arts, Nursery Rhymes, Trips every week, Swimming
2. 17TH JULY TILL 11TH AUGUST
1. 5TH JUNE - 23RD JUNE 2. 10TH JULY - 28TH JULY 3. 31ST JULY- 18TH AUGUST Program: Fitness activities, water sports, fitness classes, cooking sessions, art, games, snacks, diving, swimming.
JUMPING CLAY Location: Seef Mall Contact: 32211179 Website: www.jumpingclaybh.com Price: BD 12 per day, BD 50 per week, Bd 180 per month
12TH JUNE - 25TH AUGUST Program: Come and explore a world of art and imagination, with lots and lots of fun
HAPPY FIT Location: Amwaj Islands Contact: 35 921 706 Facebook: @happyfitbahrain Price: BD 120 per month
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST Program: “Swimming at your home” From 5 year to 16 years old. Swimming for survival, creative dance, meditation with yoga, fitness activities, games, educational nutrition.
BAHRAIN BALLET CENTRE Location: Barbar Contact: 39 239 866 Facebook: @BahrainBalletCentre Price: BD 75 per week or BD 300 for full 6 weeks.
17TH JULY - 25TH AUGUST Program: for kids from 5 years to 10 years. Time: 9am-1pm. Creative dances, fitness dances, accessory design, art & craft, sketching, story-telling, team games.
KG KIDS PRE-SCHOOL
SYLVAN LEARNING
EARLY LEARNERS
Location: East Riffa Contact: 17 663 556 Website: www.kgkids.com.bh Price: 40 BD per week
Location: North Sehla Contact: 17 400 227 Website: www.kidsplanet.com Price: 100 per week or BD 200 per 3 weeks
Location: Saar Contact: 13 613 972 Website: www.earlylearnersnursery.com Price: 55 BD per week or 12 BD per day
19TH JUNE - 14TH JULY Program: Splash day, cooking, arts & crafts, iPad and computer activities, Quran.
10TH JULY- 28TH JULY Program: Daily from 9am - 1pm.
10TH JULY- 18TH AUGUST Program: 8.30 am - 12 pm. Maths & Science, games, arts &crafts, drama, dancing, clay modelling, ICT, sports, beauty salon and more.
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HEALTH & SPA
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N STYLE BEAUTY LOUNGE Location: Al Ali Mall, Seef 15% discount off ROYAL BAHRAIN HOSPITAL Location: King Abdul Aziz Avenue 10% off OPD Consultation, Laboratory Services, X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Physiotherapy, Dental Services, Room Charges
CONTACT: 17 404 977 PLAYGROUPS & ACTIVITIES WAHOO WATERPARK Location: Bahrain City Centre 20% discount for WahooO!
GULF DENTAL SPECIALITY HOSPITAL Location: Mahooz 10% discount on all dental treatments.
LOST PARADISE OF DILMUN Location: Sakhir BD 13.5 instead of 16 BD for entry tickets “above1.2m”
LIFE-FIT Location: Al Ali Mall, Seef 10% off Single Session Exercise Classes, Personal Training Courses, 10 % off on Memberships
PEEKABOO Location: Saar 10% discount off all purchases
YARA BEAUTY LOUNGE Location: Amwaj 20% off all nail treatments, 10% off CryoTherapy, 20% off a massage of your choice LALAPALOZA Location: Al Ali Mall, Seef 10% off parties, play packages and salon services for girls and mums. SKIN & HAIR SHOP Location: Busaiteen 5 - 30% off (depends on the product). BODYLINE SPORTS AND SPA Location: Saar 10% Discount on Gym Membership 10% Discount on Salon and Spa services except Hair Color Treatments.
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INSPIRE Location: Shakhoora 5 % discount off all courses LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER Location: Juffair 10% discount on summer camp packages MY GYM Location: Seef 15% off birthday parties 15% off all course sessions INSPIRE Location: Shakhoora 5 % discount off all courses LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER Location: Juffair 10% discount on summer camp packages
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Play - Seef Mall
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Lost Paradise of Dilmun
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Happy Fit, Amwaj Islands
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Oxygen Gym, Budaiya
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Adhari Park, Tubli
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Studio Ceramics. Seef Mall
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MIB Office, Seef Area
ALMOAYYED FURNISHING Location: Sehla 20% off on all accessories. Y. K. ALMOAYYED ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES Location: Manama 5% discount on Retail Price for purchases of electronics & home appliances LINK WORLD LOGISTICS Location: Manama 10% Discount on total service cost. GAC - GULF AGENCY CO. Location: Manama 10% Discount on total service cost.
I M P O R TA N T D AT E S
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
MONDAY
JUNE 6th
JULY 6th-8th
JULY 30th-31st AUGUST
AUGUST 31st
Start of Ramadan (to be confirmed)
Eid Al Fitr
Bahrain Summer Festival
Start of Term One
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 12th-14th
OCTOBER 2nd
OCTOBER 10th-11th
Eid Al Adha
Islamic New Year
Ashoora
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
MONDAY
OCTOBER
Bahrain International Music Festival
MONDAY
DECEMBER 16th-17th
JANUARY 1st 2017
JANUARY 2nd 2017
APRIL 2nd 2017
Bahrain National Day
New Year’s Day
Start of Term Two
Bahrain Grand Prix (tbc)
MONDAY
MARCH 24th TO 3rd APRIL 2017 Bahrain International Book Fair (tbc)
MONDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 2017
MAY 1st 2017
MAY 2nd 2017
Heritage Festival Rhythms of Bahrain
Labour Day
Start of Term Three
Islamic dates above are approximate depending on the sighting of the moon. WWW.MUMSINBAHRAIN.NET
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