Mr Andy’s Introduction

FROM MR. ANDREW – DP COORDINATOR

Dear DP Community, It’s amazing that the first term has come to an end already – and what a term it has been! It feels like normality is finally returning to the world, with parents coming in for conferences; National Day transforming the school to a mass of colour and excitement; sports teams back competing; school trips running again and concerts, arts exhibitions and theatre returning in abundance!

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 11th of January. It is extremely important that you use this opportunity to discuss your progress with your teachers, following up from Term 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. Mr Andy, atomlinson@ris.ae