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Message from the Acting Head of Prep

Mr Raymond Garnett

This academic year has truly been one full of action. All year groups were provided with the opportunity to
The Prep School has made tremendous steps forward to experience learning outside of the classroom and enjoy
improve teaching and learning and provide stimulating educational visits to various centres around Jeddah, with
learning experiences for the pupils. the focus being about learning. Our Upper Key Stage
2 pupils were also given the opportunity to try out for
A major decision taken by the school this year was to the U11 BSME Games Team and represent the school in
begin the transition towards the Cambridge Primary Dubai.
Curriculum. This curriculum will be implemented at
the beginning of the 2019/2020 academic year. Teachers It is possible to write about so many wonderful things
have been heavily involved in training workshops and that have happened this year as you will see from the
planning exercises to ensure the transition is smooth for class pages to follow. We wish you all a great relaxing
the pupils. summer vacation and look forward to seeing you all back
in September.
The school celebrated many events this year with some
of the highlights being Saudi National Day at the start Respectfully,
of the year and Book Week which was hosted in March.
The Prep School embraced both events with passion Raymond Garnett
extending their learning in theme based activities Head of Prep (Acting)
culminating in exciting final assemblies.
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