Announcement 01 :  Holy Month of Ramadan Timing 2025

Dear IPS Community, 

We want to wish all of our families a very blessed Holy Month of Ramadan. In our intention to run a very smooth daily schedule, we would like to mention a few important details to keep in mind when preparing your child for school the Holy Month:

• Students' school hours are from 09:30 - 14:00 (including KG1)
• There will be five-minute transitions between periods.
• One period per day will be a break.

The implementation of this schedule will commence on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. 

Notes for Primary School (KG1 to Grade 5) students:

• We respect that some students will choose to fast or attempt to fast for the Holy Month, and IPS is supportive of these goals.  
• In case of emergency, all students must have a small snack and drink (or water bottle) with them during Holy Month of Ramadan school days. This is a health and safety precaution, as no food is available for sale at school during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
• One period per day will be recess - half for indoor snack time and half for outdoor play time.
• During break time, students who are choosing to fast will be with their classmates, some of whom may be eating and drinking. We ask that all students respect each other’s choices and that this is discussed at home to avoid any conflict.
• If your child chooses to fast for the day, they are welcome to bring in a pillow or blanket to relax with during the recess.

These adjustments are made to accommodate the needs of both students and teachers during this holy month. Wishing you a beautiful month ahead and Ramadan Mubarak.

Announcement 02: IPS Trimester 2 Final Exam Schedule and Procedures | 2024-2025 

Final exams for students in grades 6-12 will take place from 26 February - 5 March 2025 in homeroom classes. See the link for the schedule. 

If a student is absent, he or she will need to submit a medical note from a doctor in order to take a make-up exam. No students will be allowed to make up an exam if this is not provided. 

Below are the exam guidelines for students:

• All students must wear their uniforms during exams.
• Arrive early and enter the gym.
• Be on your best behavior. No talking is allowed during the exams
• Bring the required supplies in a clear ziplock bag and a water bottle
• Calculators are allowed only if permitted by the teacher
• No phones or computers are allowed
• Exams will be taken using a Blue ballpoint pen, bringing an extra pen for emergency
• Wait in front of the exam hall until called by the proctor/teacher. i.e. 5 min. before the exam starts
• Keep all books, laptops, or personal belongings outside the exam hall
• Keep exam papers neat and clean
• Give only ONE answer to each question. Multiple answers will be deleted
• Review the exam paper before handing it to the proctor. You may not retrieve the exam once it has been submitted.
• Students will remain in the exam room up until the end of the exam. Students may bring a book to read once the exam has finished.
• Any student who fails an exam or the trimester must take a credit recovery exam the week of Dec 10-14

Dismissal Instructions:

• Students will be released either at 9:30 or 11:30, based on the final exam schedule.
• Boys must be picked up from Gate 1 and girls from Gate 2
• Anyone riding a bus (boy or girl) will be picked up at Gate 2
• If a student rides the bus, transportation must be arranged with the bus company
• Gates will be closed at 10:00 or 12:00
• Students may not remain at school until 2:55

Announcement 03:  Half Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Please remember the following: 

• Dismissal will be at 12:00 pm- please arrange transportation accordingly. 

We greatly appreciate your support. 

Announcement 04: After-School Clubs Announcement 

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support of this term’s After-School Clubs. Your encouragement and commitment to your children's extracurricular activities have played a significant role in their learning and enjoyment. We are confident that our students had a fantastic time, gained new skills, and benefited greatly from their club experiences.

As we approach the end of Session 2, we would like to inform you of the last days for our After-School Clubs:

• PYP After-School Clubs: Last session on Monday, February 24th
• Secondary After-School Clubs: Last session on Wednesday, February 19th

In the coming days, you will receive an invitation to book your child’s place in Session 3 After-School Clubs, which will start in April 2025. We look forward to offering another exciting round of activities for our students!

Thank you once again for your support.

Best regards,
Mohammed Awwad
PE & Activities Coordinator

Announcement 03: Sharjah Award for School Theatrical Composition

The Theater Department at the Department of Culture in Sharjah presents the Sharjah Award for School Theatrical Composition as a means of encouragement and motivation for the children of the United Arab Emirates, citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and residents, to submit their creative works, develop their abilities, encourage talent, and elevate it, as well as to provide the school library with distinctive theatrical texts.

Terms and conditions of participation : 

• Theater Composition Competition "Students Category"

1. The text must be written in standard Arabic.
2. The text must meet the principles of theatrical writing and dramatic structure.
3. The text must not have been previously published or taken from readable sources.
4. Texts submitted to similar competitions will not be accepted.
5. Each applicant may submit only one text.
6. The participation file must be printed in a Word file attached with the nomination form.

Monetary value of the Theater Composition Award "Students Category":

• First Place: 25,000 UAE Dirhams.
• Second Place: 15,000 UAE Dirhams.
• Third Place: 10,000 UAE Dirhams.

Register Here: Link

Best regards,