Dear parents, 04 September 2014

Welcome to ENS ADC and the KG2 Thinking Tigers class!

I would like to introduce myself as your childs English home room teacher. My name is Ms.
Misi, and I am from England. I obtained a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Human Rights
and History from Kingston University and also a Post Graduate Certificate in Education
from Brunel University. As well as experience in England, I also four years of teaching
experience in Abu Dhabi.
At ENS, our learning is based on the PYP, (Primary Years Program) which is built on 6 unit
focuses. PYP focuses on the development of the whole child, and provides a framework
that meets a childs academic, social, physical, emotional and cultural needs. It is inquiry
based and lends itself to being integrated across the curriculum. Students take ownership of
their learning and through hands-on activities, develop skills and attitudes to help prepare
them for life in the outside world. Here in our ENS KG we use the HighScope approach to
help us deliver our PYP unit focuses in a meaningful way. High Scope is an approach to
early learning which identifies and builds on childrens strengths, interests and abilities. The
High Scope approach invites children to be part of an active participatory learning
experience. Please note that we will hold curriculum related workshops throughout the
year. Please ensure that you attend our coffee mornings and workshops in order to help
your children at home and monitor their progress.
Your involvement as parents in your childs education is one of the strongest indicators of
student achievement. Therefore, I encourage you to get involved and stay informed about
your childs learning though our website dedicated to KG2 parents. This website will keep
you updated on everything that is happening in school and in our classroom. The school
cares deeply about our childrens health and fitness and have a very strict no sweets
policy, so we kindly remind you not to send in any chocolates or sweets for the students
including on birthdays. As an alternative you can send in nice stationary gifts such as pencils
and erasers or fruit baskets. From time to time we will have class parties where we allow
some sweet food but you will be informed of these ahead of time. Thank you for your
support in this matter in advance.
It is important to check your childs communication book and sign it daily. Please feel free
to email me on m.gill@ens.sch.ae regarding any concerns, questions, news or messages you
might have about your child.
Please note that our classroom is situated in Pod D and our classroom teaching assistant is
called Ms. Liza. With your cooperation we both anticipate a very successful and enjoyable
year with your child. Thank you in advance for all your kind support.
My Warmest Regards,
Ms. Misi (KG2 Class Teacher)