DP NEWSLETTER
November 2019
Dear DP students and parents, As winter approaches, so do deadlines and internal assessments! The next few weeks see major deadlines for many different subjects as well as the English Orals. It is now that students must prioritize and structure their studies to ensure they meet all of their deadlines. After the winter break the Mock Exams will take place in the auditorium over two weeks. Students may have three exams in one day, but do not have to study for more than two exams on the same day. This is similar to the final exams themselves. We have tried to schedule the exams during the school day, so students taking the school bus will be able to arrive on time, however alternative arrangements should be made, in case exams run late for any unforeseen reason. English Oral Assessments IOC’s will be taking place in the next few weeks and I would like to remind all students that if they are absent they must produce a medical certificate, otherwise they will not be awarded a grade. Well-Being Students are now entering the half way point of the Mindfulness Study in the new Wellbeing course. In the opening four sessions, students have been introduced to formal mindfulness skills such as Mindful moment, walking, body scan and seated practices focusing on breathing. Students have also been encouraged to explore their relationship with stress – body sensations, thoughts or feelings they are aware of when stressed. This awareness is the first step in mindfully responding to stressful situations and better equips students to recognise choices they have when the demands in life or the DP are high. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Mellissa Jaywickrema.
Andrew Tomlinson, DP Coordinator atomlinson@ris.ae Ms Nicola Hewitt, Assistant to the DP Coordinator, DPC-assistant@ris.ae
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