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· At A Level the grades were 42.1% A* to A and 95.3% A* · JPGS Staffroom – renovation and improvements
to C;
· Counselling services
· At AS Level we achieved 29% at A grade (highest grade)
and A to C 84%; · Healthy eating initiatives for pupils and staff

· At IGCSE level 41.4% of grades were awarded at A* to · Policies and school procedures – reviewed and updated
A; 88.5% A to C.
· Compliance and legal issues – MoE
This is truly an outstanding set of results and testament
to the hard work of our pupils and the inspiration they · Newsletters, website and social media
draw from their superb teachers. Our youngsters have
achieved excellence across many subject areas and, in It is, of course, our pupils and students both young
many cases, also excelled on the sporting front, leadership and old; past and, particularly, present that make what
initiatives and charitable work for our community. we do all worthwhile. And here at JPGS they really
do. The vital ingredient here at school is the joy and
Examination results are extremely important, of course, energy that the pupils bring. It is hugely satisfying
but they do pertain to only one aspect of the school: we are to harness that energy and to watch pupils growing,
reminded of that regularly by employers, industry and maturing, learning, and knowing that we are making
the press. At JPGS certainly our endeavour is to provide a difference. Each exciting school day is punctuated by
opportunities for personal growth; we endeavour to encounters with pupils and students from 3 to 18 years
broaden the horizons of our youngsters beyond the old reminding us all why what we do matters so much:
classroom. On that note, I have especially enjoyed working encounters that are filled with enthusiasm, hope and
closely with the Head Team – Abdulrahman, Head Boy, optimism, love and laughter, pride and joy.
Manal, Head Girl, Aysha, Deputy Head Girl, and Adam,
Deputy Head Boy. I wish them all the very best with Finally, parents and families have a vital role in the
their studies (and lives) beyond JPGS. Moreover, I have education of their children; we actively encourage close
also enjoyed attending many School Council meetings cooperation between home and school. You are our
chaired by Mohammad, School Council President, and best ambassadors. I shall look forward to even greater
Omar, Vice-President. I have been impressed by the sharing, support and collaboration for the benefit of
enthusiasm and dedication shown by all School Council Jeddah Prep and Grammar School and, as always, our
Representatives. pupils.

Some notable highlights over the course of this academic My thanks are extended to all who contributed to this
year: very positive year at JPGS. My particular thanks to Mrs
Asra Yaldram, JPGS Editor, for her tireless dedication to
· Safeguarding provision and the appointment of our this mammoth endeavour.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – benefitting
pupils, staff vetting and recruitment I hope you enjoy reading this year’s JPGS Year Book as
it offers an excellent overview of life at our busy and
· Cambridge Primary Programme – new Prep School successful school. I am already looking forward to what
curriculum formally launched in April exciting things are in store for us all in 2019-20.

· Review of Arabic Teaching and Learning provision, We shall look forward to seeing you back on Sunday 1st
supported by Emkan September 2019. Enjoy your summer holidays!

· Extending curriculum subjects in KS4 e.g. Music, Mr Mark S. Bedford
Photography Headmaster

· Review of Staffing Structure – academic and non-
academic

· Fuller participation in a wider range of extra-curricular
activities e.g. BSME and SAIKAC – competitions e.g.
English, Art, Athletics, etc.

· Model United Nations (MUN) participation and
recognition

· Technology – Internet, storage, backups, networks

· Sports Field – new Astroturf laid
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· Jubilee Building – demolition