# data[].attributes.body
Student's term 1 reports are available through the Parent Portal from this afternoon.

We have sent out instructions to all parents who have not signed up yet.  Please view the video above if you need any support with this.

Regards,

# data[].attributes.body
Led by Dean Kirt, Maths Coordinator.
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/personal/zainab_mhanna_rakacademy_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fzainab%5Fmhanna%5Frakacademy%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FWebinar%20Recordings%2FGMT20211208%2D063624%5FRecording%5F1920x900%2Emp4&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fzainab%5Fmhanna%5Frakacademy%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FWebinar%20Recordings&ct=1639018022928&or=OWA%2DNT&cid=750e0ef4%2D6655%2D71d7%2Def11%2D9d0e82b18408

# data[].attributes.body
During this term, we were pleased to announce the new Student Leadership Team for 2021-2022. A video of this announcement can be found on our school's YouTube page.  Also, during the month of November which was all about Kindness, we participated in events like Anti-Bullying week, Odd sock day, etc.

We were also finally able to announce the BSH House system where every student within RAK Academy is placed in a house. This being- Red Foxes, Green Falcons, Black Horses or White Eagles. Please have a listen to our Head boy, Head Girl, Student House Coordinator, and House Captains launching this event.

Please view the video below for details.

Our focus for the New Year will be working towards a Green Schools Award. The Green Schools Initiative was launched by Public Services Department, in cooperation with Ras al Khaimah Educational Zone, and seeks to educate students and teachers to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote sustainability.  Various events in the coming months will soon be announced.

Well-Being and E- Safety are also on our agenda. We will be working alongside our schools Digital leaders to promote e- safety and other digital activities.

Well-Being will also be promoted with a monthly theme. For example, January is our month of positive accomplishments and working towards meaningful goals.

Thank you to the Student Leadership team for their hard work and dedication so far who volunteer their time to contribute their ideas each week.

Kind regards,

Rene Esau, Student Leadership Co-ordinator.

# data[].attributes.body
The second half of term 1 saw the re-launch of ECAs at BSH and across the academy.  As you know, we consulted students and parents in designing the offer and will do so again for term 2 and make any additions or changes based on feedback.

So far, 120 students have participated in term 1 and we will look to extend this number greatly in terms 2 and 3.

We will consult with parents and students again on term 2 ECAs in the first part of term.

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you again for your generosity! these gifts will be shared with all the service staff before the winter break.

# data[].attributes.body
We are continuing to support the wellbeing of children throughout the school with the use of worry boxes. With regular monitoring, the worry box gives teachers a valuable tool to help support the class as a whole as well as any individual children who feel they need additional support.

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/EXW1Vjg5vQRLs4ZOYGWnb2IBkvVSFyyRLHIPYmVWN2sspQ

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Previewing Student Leadership House System.mp4

# data[].attributes.body
Both Tamar Harboyan and Colin Pearson are designated members of staff responsible for child protection within school. Every child knows that they can speak to any trusted adult in school if they have a concern.

# data[].attributes.body
A massive thank you to Powerbar, one of our parents' companies, who very generously had these recycling boxes especially made for us at BSH.  Thank You!!!

# data[].attributes.headline
The Importance of Learning Environment at BSH

# data[].attributes.subject
The Importance of Learning Environment at BSH

# data[].attributes.body
At BSH we believe that Learning Environment is a silent teacher. It supports us all in giving messages about our ethos and values and celebrates learning of a high quality​. It is crucial in enticing children to learn, demonstrating high expectations and standards of professionalism​.

We aim for the environment to be stimulating and welcoming for children and visitors, celebrating children’s achievement, providing interactive resource to support teaching, learning and assessment, developing pupil’s ownership of their classroom.

This is to enable pupils, staff and visitors to gain and insight into the learning going on in the classroom, support pupils’ understanding of where they are in their learning and what they need to do next and create and maintain a positive classroom climate.

We hope you enjoy few of the images below and we are excited to continue to create a positive place for our children to learn and flourish!

# data[].attributes.body
Tamar is on hand every Tuesday to support student wellbeing.

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/EUpznzUGkzRGpoaqo9JAejEBEqML-epMRM3ZKXqIw_1gIA?e=bKRvWt

# data[].attributes.body
It has been indicated that school trips will be allowed in priciple during term 2.  We have submitted applications for permission to MOE for a variety of educational enrichment trips for tem 2 and we are hopeful we will receive authorisation.  We will update you as soon as we have news.

Submitted applications include but are not limites to:

EXPO 2020 from Grade 1-5
Sharjah Aquarium
Bear Gryls Adventure Camp, Jebel Jais
Sayat Honey Farm, Jebel Jais
RAK Museum
RAK Natures Treasures
Museum of Islamic Civilisations, Sharjah

We hope to be in touch with some great news on this front very soon.

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions!

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/EabOzyVbBY5JrSxLrqmltHsBeJfBCJmWe08LIGzB8VnDiw?e=5yOsNU

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/ETqLdXSujQtMlg3Vk9ty120BvnqDMyUNmafuOrty3F3r-w?e=tF7ZwR

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/EU8Dvkm7ZfNIojg2EWglBrQBp04jOVp008YsJaVZ_5K4WQ?e=DmavhH

# data[].attributes.body
BSH choir had a wonderful start to this academic year with National Day Celebrations and Winter Concerts. Huge thank you to Mrs Crainic for leading our choir and all parents for your ongoing supoport. We look forward to many more events in the upcoming term!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Student’s PSED and their innovation skills - OneDrive

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/EdOFTYIEuHdLqXbp0VfgUSkBR9UBfIFhqG99vDo2f-2tsA?e=2Ijb8J

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Previewing UAE National Day 21-22.mp4 2.mp4

# data[].attributes.body
https://rakacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/bsh_drive_rakacademy_org/ERq6iVYc4VhItwqZDXFjtLcBu_0r1lZOqlbzsCcpxD-XSA?e=xJeaQF

# data[].attributes.body
We welcome your ongoing feedback and your participation in the parent satisfaction survey is part of this data which helps us to reflect and continue to improve.  There were many very positive aspects identified in that survey and in the regular feedback we receive - thank you.

That said, we have identified through your feedback that more consistent, timely communication is something which is a priority for improvement.

Hopefully, this Padlet in itself is an example of how we can streeamline our channels of communication.  We have also held curriculum meetings and shared our curriculum guides - we will continue to make our curriculum more visible and offer more hands-on, in person opportunities for parents in term 2.

We will also be ensuring each grade shares a weekly learning menu through Padlet which will give you a summary of the weekly learning as well as some ways in which you can help at home.

# data[].attributes.body
Led by Ahmed Shieshaa, Arabic Coordinator. Arabic A in the Arabic language first, Arabic B in the English Language starts at 25 minutes, 45 seconds.

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G5Y2CqAC6bg7OLE-VxBj0X1DZ5M6qhxJ/view?usp=sharing
Led by Clare McKenna, EYFS Phase Leader

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
BSH Phonics Parents Information Meeting Slides  (1).mp4

# data[].attributes.body
We have raised the profile of attendance through our weekly attendance Cup and awards.

All  students with 100% attendance for term 1 will receive a special Head Teacher Award Certificate.

We know there are always time when students are not well enough to attend school but cannot emphasise enough that being at school allows children to make progress and time off compromises this.

Our current whole school attendance from the beginning of term 1 is 94.8% for the whole school.  Grade 1 to Grade 5 attendance is slightly higher at 96.1%.  To be judged as a 'Very Good' School for attendance, 96% is necessary and to be judged as 'Outstanding' in this area, we would need to secure 98% for the year.

We thank you for your support with raising attandance and hope we can continue to do so throughout the year.

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8AaizcmEwEPfajGCTMiWSWWSVQ-_k6U/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
BSH - Reading and Phonics Curriculum Guide 

# data[].attributes.body
Swiming lessons are now available through this professional provider.  Grade 2-5 swim squad trials will be held on 9th January

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Pool Academy UAE. We do private and group lessons. Qualified instructors!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Rak Academy - Al Hamra Batch 07 - Soccerkids Dubai

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.embed_code
Rak Academy – Al Hamra Batch 07

# data[].attributes.body
As we continue to move forward as a school, we will be establishing a BSH Parent Leadership Team in term 2.  We aim to have parent representatives from across all phases of the school, providing an even stronger platform to represent all parents' voices and feedback. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete the form below.

# data[].attributes.body
As we approach the end of term 1, we would like to thank you all sincerely for your ongoing partnership, feedback and support!

We have had a great term 1 and we have many exciting plans ahead for term 2 around the curriculum, parent partnerships, school trips and more.

We have tried to put the key points together in one place rather than sending out several different communications.  We have also included a reminder of some of the amazing activities, events and learning opportunities from term 1.

We wish you all a wonderful winter holiday and look forward to welcoming everyone back on 3rd January.

# data[].attributes.body
Thanks to all of you who have attended our curriculum information webinars throughout term 1.

We plan to follow these up with more hands-on workshops in term 2 where you can see each subject in action as we will be able to have parents into school as long as we carefully follow updated rules and protocols.

I have reposted links to the subject-specific webinars below for anyone who missed them.  Under each one, please also see our curriculum guide for each subject to give you an overview.

# data[].attributes.body
As a part of developing Innovation across the curriculum, we will be focusing for the next term on sustainability. This is to ensure that our children develop knowledge, skills and habits to prepare them for the future.

We have a number of projects linked to sustainability and we have recently signed up to RAK Green Schools Initiative. Through this and our curriculum, we will aim to raise the profile of BSH as a sustainable school and educate our children about the importance of living a sustainable life.

In January, Grades 2 and 4 will be beginning this process with a recycling project. During the first week back following the winter break I will be asking you and the children to fill out a survey concerning recycling and then the project will begin.

Our aim is to gather as much plastic recycling together whilst highlighting the plastics that can and cannot be recycled, to the children. Once we have been doing this for four weeks we will use the plastic to make a sculpture which will be a focal point in our ‘ECO Exhibition’ at the end of Term 2.

Following this we will ask the whole school to be a part of the recycling project for the rest of the academic year and next year too.

I look forward to beginning this exciting initiative in January with you all.

Warmest Regards,

Mr Glanfield

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Please complete the questions below if you are interested in joining the BSH parent leadership team from term 2. We are looking to develop a leadership team, ideally with a representatitve from each grade.