Summary - New WSO Information

Welcome to School everyone! Its a new year and a new beginning for everyone. This article is written to inform and update evryone of how school is going to run. We're sure that most of you must be aware of how it will work but this is just a reminder/confirmation. Here are the main highlights:

Timings of the New School Day:

Sunday to Thursday:​

07:40am – 3:20pm

The Curriculum KS4 (Years 9, 10, 11)

All students study the following subjects:​

• GCSE English Language & English Literature​

• GCSE Mathematics​

• GCSE Science (Single, Double, Triple Award)​

• Core Physical Education (PE)​

• Moral Education​

• UAE Social Studies ​

• Islamic Studies (Muslim students)​

All non-Arab students must continue to study Arabic B until the end of Year 10, and Arabic A students will study Arabic until the end of Year 13.

In addition to the core subjects, students ​

study a selection of option subjects (four):​

• MFL (French, Spanish, German, Arabic) ​

• Art​

• Business Studies​

• Dance ​

• Graphics​

• Textiles​

• Product Design)​

• Food and Nutrition​

• Computer Science - ICT​

• Drama

• Media Studies​

• Economics

• Geography​

• PE - History ​

• Music

• Music Technology​

• Psychology

• Further Maths*

Uniform and Equipment

• Students must come to school in full and correct uniform.  Students wearing incorrect uniform will receive a sanction.​

• Students must wear plain black leather school shoes – no trainers​

• Students must have an Academy PE kit​

• Students must bring the following equipment with them each day:​ 2 face masks, water for the day, pencil case including pencils, colouring pencils, fine liner, pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, sharpener laptop/device, ID card and lanyard, exercise books for lessons, reading book.​

Advice from the KHDA about Face Masks

What you can bring to school:

Mobile phones​

You may bring a mobile phone to school, but only if you feel it is necessary. However, it should be noted that students are not permitted to make calls at any point during the school day; if a call must be made or taken, it should be an emergency situation and the permission of the class teacher should be sought first.  If a parent wishes to contact their child, this is possible via contacting school reception.  The use of headphones/earphones is also prohibited, unless permission has been provided by the class teacher.​

MP3 Players and Games Consoles​

These items are not permitted in school under any circumstances.​

Footballs, Cricket Bats and other Sports Equipment​

Students should not bring their own footballs, cricket bats or sports equipment into school.  We will provide footballs and sports equipment for use in designated areas at break and lunch times.

Procedures to take if sick or absent:

All absences must be reported to the Form Tutor via an email from your parent / carer by 08:00 on the day of absence.​

Medical Appointments​

Medical appointments should be made outside of school hours where possible.  Where this is not possible, please advise your Form Tutor in writing in advance, and provide a copy of the hospital letter as proof of the appointment.​

Planned Absence​

If you require absence for another reason, please apply by email via the Form Tutor in advance providing the dates of absence and reason.  Authorisation will be sent by the Vice Principal once the case has been reviewed in line with Academy policy.  Please note that a maximum of 10 days planned absence is allowed each year.