DP Newsletter December 2019

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DP NEWSLETTER

December 2019

Dear DP students and parents, It seems like no time at all since we met after the summer holidays and embarked on the new school year. As winter break begins, I would like to thank the whole of the Raha community for pulling together during an incredibly sad time for the school. The spirit and support shown by students, parents and staff are a real testament to you all. Mock Exams The Grade 12 Mock Exams will begin the first day back after the winter break and will last two weeks. Students should sign in and out at the main gate, using their student IDs. Please do not enter through any gate other than the main one, as we will not be able to register you accordingly. The exams will begin on time, so do not be late. Grade 11 Conferences These will be held the second week after the break, on the 13th and 14th of January. It is extremely important that you use this opportunity to discuss your progress with your teachers, ahead of the Semester One reports. Work/life balance The winter break is a time for you to catch-up on work, but also to catch-up on relaxing. It is extremely important that you balance your time wisely. You don’t want to start the new year behind, but likewise you do not wish to start it exhausted. Take time out, enjoy the company of your friends and family, but don’t let your studies nag at you: if you think you need to do some work, it probably means you do. If you haven’t seen daylight for three days, it’s probably time to take a walk outside. Make a schedule and keep to it. I wish you all the happiest of holidays wherever you are and if you are celebrating Christmas I hope it is a very merry one for you and your families. Take care wherever you are and enjoy whatever you are doing. We all look forward to seeing you refreshed in 2020.

Andrew Tomlinson, DP Coordinator atomlinson@ris.ae Ms Nicola Hewitt, Assistant to the DP Coordinator, DPC-assistant@ris.ae

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