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We are excited to invite you to our KG1 Graduation. Please save the date:

📅 Tuesday, 30th June ⏰ 9:30 AM

We look forward to celebrating the children and all their wonderful achievements with you.

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We are beginning our exciting new topic all about minibeasts. The children will explore creatures such as ladybirds, worms, snails, spiders, and caterpillars through stories, outdoor investigations, and hands‑on discovery.

Through observation walks, magnifying glasses, and small‑world play, the children will learn to notice details, compare different creatures, and talk about where minibeasts live. This topic supports early science skills, curiosity, and care for living things.

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We are learning all about subtraction next week. The children are using practical resources, stories, and hands‑on activities to understand what it means to take away and find out how many are left. Through games, counting objects, and simple number stories, they are beginning to build confidence in using subtraction language and noticing when quantities get smaller.

You can support at home by encouraging your child to talk about subtraction during everyday routines for example, “We had 5 strawberries, you ate 2… how many are left?”

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We are diving into the classic tale Little Red Riding Hood next week. Through our Talk for Writing approach, the children are learning to imitate the story using actions, repeated phrases, and rich story language. This helps them build confidence in speaking, listening, and remembering the sequence of events.

The children will explore the story through role‑play, small‑world play, sequencing cards, and lots of opportunities to retell the tale in their own words. These activities strengthen their vocabulary, understanding of story structure, and early sentence skills.

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Next week in KG1, we are exploring the ocean, its amazing animals, and how we can help protect their habitats. Children will be identify different environments, compare what is same and different, and use key vocabulary such as sea, ocean, city, coast, pollution, and shell.

Through videos, songs, role play, and hands‑on activities, children practised:

Naming ocean animals and repeating key facts

Comparing environments like the city and the sea

Talking about pollution and who is helpful or harmful to our world

Recycling responsibly using colour‑coded bins

Sharing ideas using stems such as “I think… because…

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Next week we will exploring addition through hands‑on play, stories, and real‑life problem‑solving. Children are learning that addition means putting groups together to find out how many altogether. We model this using concrete objects, fingers, tens frames, and simple number stories.

This week, children will practise:

Combining groups to find a total

Using maths language such as add, plus, altogether, total

Representing addition using pictures, marks, and simple number sentences

Solving real‑life problems like “I have 2 apples and get 1 more…”

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This week in Understanding the World, we will be learning about Ocean – Turtles and Pollution and exploring the story From City to Sea. The children will be finding out how rubbish travels from our cities into the ocean and how this affects sea animals, especially turtles. We will talk about why keeping our beaches and oceans clean is so important and how small actions can help protect sea life.

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In Phonics this week, we will be focusing on letter formation, as well as revising our Set 1 and Set 2 sounds. The children will also continue practising writing simple sentences, using their sounds to spell words independently.

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In Maths this week, we will be learning all about number bonds to 10. The children will explore different pairs of numbers that make 10 using practical, hands‑on activities such as paper chains, counters, and matching games. This helps them build a strong understanding of how numbers fit together.

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We will be celebrating World Book Day on Friday 1st May. To make the day extra special, children are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.

We look forward to a fun day filled with stories, imagination and a love of reading. Thank you for supporting this exciting event.

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In UOW we are learning all about the ocean and the amazing creatures that live there. The children have been exploring pictures, videos and small‑world setups to help them look closely, notice details, and name different sea animals.

We have been talking about:

What the ocean looks like

How sea creatures move

The differences between fish, turtles, sharks, octopuses and more

Why the ocean is an important habitat

The children are becoming confident at identifying sea creatures and describing their features using simple vocabulary.

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Next week in Maths we are learning all about teen numbers (10–19). The children are exploring how teen numbers are made — one ten and some more. They are practising counting, building numbers with resources, and recognising teen numbers in different forms.

We are helping the children understand that:

Teen numbers start with 1 ten

The second digit shows the ones

Teen numbers are bigger than 10 but smaller than 20

The children will be using cubes, counters, tens frames and number cards to build confidence with these tricky numbers.

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Next week we are starting our new Talk for Writing story, Tiddler. The children will be learning the story through actions, pictures and lots of speaking and listening. They will practise retelling the events, using new vocabulary and talking about the characters and what happens under the sea.

We’re excited to see the children grow in confidence as storytellers.

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Scan the QR codes each one links to a short video that will support your child in learning and practicing blending.

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Fill in the gaps to identify which sounds your child is not yet secure with. Then scan the QR codes, each one links to a short video that will support your child in learning and practicing the correct sound.

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This week in Mathematics the children will be learning about the number 10.

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I Can Show the Number 10 in Many Ways | Number Recognition | Jack Hartmann

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This week in Maths the children will be learning all about the number 9!

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I Can Show the Number 9 in Many Ways | Number Recognition Song | Jack Hartmann

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This week in Science, we’ll be exploring solids, liquids, and gases. The children will have lots of hands‑on opportunities to investigate how different materials look, feel, and behave. We’ll be sorting objects, observing simple changes, and talking about what makes each state of matter special. It’s a fun, practical introduction to early scientific thinking.

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This week in Mathematics the children will be exploring time. Using clocks to learn new vocabulary including: "o'clock". Children will also sequence their routines and days.

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Hip-Hop Around the Clock | Learn How to Tell Time | Jack Hartmann

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This week the children will explore their senses. Sight, smell, touch, hear and taste.

Five Senses - The Kiboomers Kids Learning Songs For Circle Time - Body Parts Song - YouTube

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Five Senses - The Kiboomers Kids Learning Songs For Circle Time - Body Parts Song

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This upcoming week the children will revisit 5,6,7,8 and consolidate one more and one less.

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This week the children have been exploring their heights and how to measure using different manipulatives.

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The children are comparing all different habitats and matching the animals to their correct home.

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🦁 ANIMAL HABITATS song with Super Sema 🎶  Educational Kids Songs

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Supertato - Looks Alive! Read Aloud book for kids

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Our next Talk4Write story is Supertato!

The children will be exploring all about vegetables, making predictions and linking all to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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Supertato - Books Alive! Read Aloud book for kids

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Dear Parents,
Warm greetings,

Last week, we learned the Arabic letter Seen (س).
The children learned:
•       The position of the letter Seen in a word (beginning, middle, and end)
•       The letter Seen with short vowels (fatha, damma, kasra)
•       The letter Seen with long vowels (Sa – Soo – See)

We also completed many fun activities and worksheets related to the letter.

Next week, we will start learning the Arabic letter Sheen (ش).

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

اولياء الامور الكرام
تحية طيبة
تعلمنا الاسبوع الماضي دراسة حرف السين(س)، موقع حرف السين في الكلمة(اول الكلمة، وسط، اخر) ،حرف السين مع الحركات(الفتحة، الضمة،الكسرة) ،حرف السين مع المدود(سا،سو،سي)، وقمنا بالعديد من الأنشطة و أوراق العمل المتعلقة به.
و ندرس الاسبوع القادم حرف الشين (ش).
نشكر لكم تعاونكم و دعمكم الدائم.

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لمسة | حروفي العربية: سين, شين | Arabic Letters Song: Seen, Sheen

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This week in Maths we will be measuring. The children will begin to use terminology surrounding length. 'long' 'longer' 'longest' 'short' 'shorter' shortest'.

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This term we are really focusing on getting the children blending their sounds. This game will help support their blending at home!

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Our new Talk4Writing story is here!

We will be deep diving into all the different animals this week discovering all the similarities and differences between.

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This upcoming week the children will be exploring the desert and the animals in the desert. Linking to Literacy the children will compare the similarities and differences of the animals and landscapes.

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Design our 50th

Anniversary Badge! 🌟

Your imagination could become a treasured keepsake that every student and staff member will proudly wear. One incredible design will be transformed into our official Golden Jubilee badge - how cool is that?

🖌️ Grab your creative tools and let your creativity shine bright!

📅 Deadline: January 23rd

Who will create the badge that captures our school's spirit?

The challenge is on! 🎉✨

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RAKA 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

Friday 6th February 2026

Children will attend school as normal in the morning, with an early dismissal at 9:30am to begin the Golden Jubilee activities from 9:45am onwards.

Whole School Family Picnic - Families are warmly encouraged to join us for a relaxed picnic on the school grounds.

Cultural Finger Food Sharing - Each family is invited to bring a small plate of finger food that represents their culture or heritage.

Gold Theme or traditional Dress - Students and families are welcome to attend traditional clothing from their home country as we celebrate the diversity that makes RAK Academy so special. (No flags or logos, please.)

Games and Stories From Around the World Cultural games, storytelling sessions, and activities will showcase the richness of our global community.

Golden Jubilee Activities Special 50th anniversary features, including exhibitions, performances, time capsule, art gallery and interactive displays.

This celebration is designed to honour our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future.

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This week in Literacy the children will be innovating Handa's Surprise. Taking a trip from safari to jungle the children will compare different animals and their habitats. The children will use their facts to identify and change the animals in their story Handa's Surprise.

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Lion vs Tiger Comparison: Understanding the Differences

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Next week the children will be exploring and learning about the number 8.

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I Can Show the Number 8 in Many Ways | Number Recognition | Jack Hartmann

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On Amazon there are amazing Reading and Writing kits to support your child's learning in the home!

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شروط الاستخدام والبيع إشعار الخصوصية لدى أمازون

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On Amazon there are amazing Reading and Writing kits to support your child's learning in the home!

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A specially developed kit to help your child become a confident reader and writer, based around Ruth Miskin's successful Read Write Inc. phonics programme. Click the 'find out more' link in the related items box for more information about the cont

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My Reading and Writing Kit: More sounds and blending age 5-7 (Cover may vary)

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Buy My Reading and Writing Kit: More sounds and blending age 5-7 (Cover may vary) by Miskin, Ruth online on Amazon.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

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Next week the children will continue their number journey with the number 7!

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I Can Show the Number 7 in Many Ways | Number Recognition | Jack Hartmann Number Song

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In this upcoming week the children will explore all parts of Africa, discovering the different ways of living and the African tribes.

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Inside a Traditional African Mud Hut (FULL TOUR)

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Click the link above to find out all the info on our Winter Wonderland!

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In the beginning of Term 2 children will further develop their understanding of contrasting habitats by exploring different environments from the one in which they live.

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In Term 2 we will be moving on to Handa's Surprise. Using this story helps us create a literacy-rich environment where children can connect reading, writing, talk, and play in meaningful and enjoyable ways whilst exploring the world around them.

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On Amazon there are amazing Reading and Writing kits to support your child's learning in the home!

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Read Write Inc.: My Reading and Writing Kit: Early sounds and blending by Editor - Amazon.ae

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Buy Read Write Inc.: My Reading and Writing Kit: Early sounds and blending by Editor online on Amazon.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

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This amazing resource will help your children to retain the sounds and continue practicing their blending/reading skills in the Winter Break!

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This website is full of interactive games to support children's learning in the Winter Break!

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Topmarks: teaching resources, interactive resources, worksheets, homework, exam and revision help

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Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.

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In Term 2 we will be recapping 1-5 and moving forward on our number adventure of recognising and decoding 6,7,8!

I Can Show Numbers In So Many Ways | Math Song for Kids | How to Represent Numbers | Jack Hartmann - YouTube

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I Can Show Numbers In So Many Ways | Math Song for Kids | How to Represent Numbers | Jack Hartmann

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اولياء الامور الكرام

تحية طيبة

أهنئكم ببداية فصل دراسي جديد، متمنين النجاح و التوفيق للجميع.

انهينا الاسبوع الماضي مراجعة الحروف التي تعلمناها سابقا (أ، ب، ت، ث، ج، ح، خ، د، ذ، ر).

و بدانا هذا الأسبوع بدراسة حرف الزاي (ز)، و قمنا بالعديد من الأنشطة و أوراق العمل المتعلقة به.

و سنقوم الاسبوع القادم بدراسة حرف السين (س).

نشكر لكم دعمكم و تعاونكم الدائم.

Dear Parents,

Warm greetings.

We are happy to welcome you to the beginning of a new school term and wish everyone success.

Last week, we reviewed the Arabic letters previously learned

(Alif, Baa, Taa, Thaa, Jeem, Haa, Khaa, Daal, Dhaal, Raa).

This week, we started learning the letter Zay (ز).

Students learned words that begin with Zay, the letter with short vowels and long vowels, and the position of the letter in the word.

They also completed many activities and worksheets related to the letter.

Next week, we will learn the letter Seen (س).

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

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حرف الزاي - ز - حروف الهجاء