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ARABIC ‫ وﻛﻞ اﻟﺸﻜﺮ‬،‫ »أﺣﺴﻨﺘﻢ ﻃﻼﺑﻨﺎ اﻷﻋﺰاء‬:‫ﻛﺎن ﻋﺎﻣﺎ راﺋﻌﺎ ﺗﻜﺎﺗﻔﺖ ﺑﻪ ﺟﻬﻮد ﻣﺪرﺳﺘﻨﺎ ﻟﻨﺴﻌﺪ ﻧﻘﻮل ﻟﻬﻢ‬
DEPARTMENT
‫ﺑﺘﻌﻠﻴﻢ ﻃﻼﺑﻨﺎ اﻷﻋﺰاء وﻓﺨﻮرﻳﻦ بمﺎ ﺣﻘﻘﻮه ﻣﻦ واﻟﺘﻘﺪﻳﺮ ﻟﺠﻬﻮدﻛﻢ اﻟﺮاﺋﻌﺔ واﳌﻤ ّﻴﺰة واﻟﺘﻲ ﻧﻔﺨﺮ‬
.‫إﻧﺠﺎزات ﰲ ﺗﻌﻠﻤﻬﻢ‬
‫ﺑﻬﺎ ﻛﻤﻌﻠﻤين راﻓﻘﻮا ﻣﺴيرة ﻧﺠﺎﺣﻜﻢ ﻋﲆ ﻣﺪار‬

«‫ﻟﻘﺪ ﺳﻌﺪﻧﺎ ﺑﻬﺬا اﻟﻌﺎم بمﺸﺎرﻛﺎت ﻃﻼﺑﻨﺎ اﻷﻋﺰاء اﻟﻌﺎم‬

‫ﻣﻨﻰ أﺑﻮ ﺻﺎﰲ‬ ‫ﺑﻜﺜير ﻣﻦ اﻷﻧﺸﻄﺔ اﻟﺘﻲ ﻧﻈﻤﻬﺎ ﻗﺴﻢ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ‬

writing in an attempt to express their love to ‫ ﻣﺜﻞ أﺳﺒﻮع اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌﺮﺑ ّﻴﺔ اﻟﺬي ﺿﻢ رﺋﻴﺴﺔ ﻗﺴﻢ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ‬،‫اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ‬
their mother tongue.
‫اﻟﻌﺪﻳﺪ ﻣﻦ اﻷﻧﺸﻄﺔ واﳌﺴﺎﺑﻘﺎت اﻟﺘﻲ نمﺖ ﻟﺪى‬

We were also pleased with the participation ‫ وﻋﺰزت اﻧﺘماﺋﻬﻢ‬،‫ﺗﻼﻣﻴﺬﻧﺎ ﺣﺐ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ‬
of our dear students in the writing
competition across Aldar Academies, which ‫ ﻓﻘﺪ اﺳﺘﻤﺘﻊ اﻟﺘﻼﻣﻴﺬ ﺑﻜﺘﺎﺑﺔ اﻟﻌﺒﺎرات اﻟﺘﻲ‬.‫ﻟﻬﺎ‬
revealed their hidden talents in writing
attractive stories and others. ‫ واﺳﺘﻤﺘﻌﻮا ﺑﺎﻻﺳﺘماع‬،‫ﺗﻌﱪ ﻋﻦ ﺣﺒﻬﻢ ﻟﻠﻐﺘﻬﻢ اﻷم‬

‫إﱃ اﻟﻘﺼﺺ اﳌﻤﺘﻌﺔ ﻣﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ أوﻟﻴﺎء اﻷﻣﻮر اﻟﻜﺮام‬

The school assemblies also had a major role ‫ ﻛما أﺑﺪﻋﻮا ﺑﺘﺰﻳين أﻛﺎديمﻴﺘﻬﻢ ﺑﺮﺳﻮﻣﺎﺗﻬﻢ‬،
in showing the talents of our students in
reciting poetry and stories and expressing .‫وﻛﺘﺎﺑﺘﻬﻢ اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻨﻢ ﻋﻦ ﺷﻐﻔﻬﻢ ﺑﻠﻐﺘﻬﻢ اﻷم‬
what they have learnt during this year.
The distance learning experience had a ‫ﴎرﻧﺎ أﻳﻀﺎ بمﺸﺎرﻛﺎت ﻃﻼﺑﻨﺎ اﻷﻋﺰاء بمﺴﺎﺑﻘﺔ‬
great impact on our students because it let ‫اﻟﻜﺘﺎﺑﺔ ﻋﲆ ﻣﺴﺘﻮى أﻛﺎديمﻴﺎت اﻟﺪار واﻟﺘﻲ‬
them develop their personality and their ‫ﻛﺸﻔﺖ ﻋﻦ ﻣﻮاﻫﺒﻬﻢ اﳌﻜﻨﻮﻧﺔ ﰲ ﻛﺘﺎﺑﺔ اﻟﻘﺼﺺ‬
self-learning independently.
.‫اﻟﺠﺬاﺑﺔ وﻏيرﻫﺎ ﻣﻦ اﳌﻮاﻫﺐ‬
Muna Abu Safi I am very proud of the Arabic language ‫أﻳﻀﺎ ﻛﺎن ﻟﻠﺘﺠﻤﻊ اﳌﺪرﳼ دور ﻛﺒير ﰲ إﻇﻬﺎر‬
Head of Arabic Department team, who never hesitated for a moment ‫ﻣﻮاﻫﺐ ﻃﻼﺑﻨﺎ ﰲ إﻟﻘﺎء اﻟﺸﻌﺮ واﻟﻘﺼﺺ واﻟﺘﻌﺒير‬
to provide support and showed interest in
It was a wonderful year that was full of the the learning of our beloved students. This .‫ﻋما ﺗﻌﻠﻤﻮه ﺧﻼل ﻫﺬا اﻟﻌﺎم‬
teams’ cooperative work to cherish our cannot be achieved as hoped to be without ‫أﻣﺎ ﺗﺠﺮﺑﺔ »اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻢ ﻋﻦ ﺑﻌﺪ« ﻓﻘﺪ ﻛﺎن ﻟﻬﺎ‬
students’ successful learning proudly. our unique parents’ contribution during ‫أﺛﺮ ﻛﺒير ﻋﲆ ﺗﻼﻣﻴﺬﻧﺎ ﰲ ﺗﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﺷﺨﺼﻴﺘﻬﻢ‬
We were pleased with our beloved students’ the distant learning process. They played a ‫ ﻓﺨﻮرة ﺟﺪا‬.‫واﻋﺘمادﻫﻢ ﻋﲆ أﻧﻔﺴﻬﻢ ﰲ اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻢ‬
participation in the activities organized by remarkable role in supporting their children ‫ﺑﻔﺮﻳﻖ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ اﻟﺬي لم ﻳﺘﻮانى ﻟﺤﻈﺔ ﰲ‬
the Arabic Language Department such as during this period. They cared attentively ،‫ﺗﻘﺪﻳﻢ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ واﻻﻫﺘمام ﺑﺘﻌﻠّﻢ ﻃﻼﺑﻨﺎ اﻷﺣﺒﺎء‬
the “Arabic Language Week”, which included too. ‫وﻓﺨﻮرة ﺑﺎﻟﺪور اﻟﻜﺒير اﻟﺬي ﻟﻌﺒﻪ أوﻟﻴﺎء اﻷﻣﻮر‬
many activities and competitions. This ‫اﻟﻜﺮام ﰲ ﻣﻜﺎﺗﻔﺔ اﻟﺠﻬﻮد ﻣﻊ ﻗﺴﻢ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ‬
helped students reinforce their love of the Many thanks and appreciation from myself .‫ ﻟﻘﺪ اﻫﺘﻤﻮا ﺑﻌﻨﺎﻳﺔ ﺑﺬﻟﻚ‬،‫أﺛﻨﺎء اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻢ ﻋﻦ ﺑﻌﺪ‬
Arabic language and enhance their sense of and the team of Arabic Language, to all our ‫ﻛﻞ اﻟﺸﻜﺮ واﻟﺘﻘﺪﻳﺮ ﻣﻨﻲ وﻣﻦ ﻓﺮﻳﻖ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ‬
belonging to it as well. students for their hard work and the best of ‫اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ ﻟﻜﻞ ﺗﻼﻣﻴﺬﻧﺎ ﻋﲆ ﻣﺎ ﺣﻘﻘﻮه ﻣﻦ‬
efforts exerted all along this year. I truely tell .‫ وﻣﺎ ﺑﺬﻟﻮه ﻣﻦ ﺟﻬﻮد ﻃﻴﻠﺔ ﻫﺬا اﻟﻌﺎم‬،‫إﻧﺠﺎزات‬
The students enjoyed writing warm words them “way to go children!”.
of love and gratitude, enjoyed listening to
interesting stories by our respectful parents, Muna Abu Safi
and they decorated their academy creatively Head of the Arabic Language Department.
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ARABIC TEAM ARABIC TEAM

Bara Malkawi - Arabic Teacher Adel Moustafa - Arabic Teacher Hanem Nahla - Arabic Team Lead (KG) Jamal Al Froukh - Arabic Teacher
Arabic Team Lead (G1-2) Arabic Team Lead (G3-5)

Elhady Elshafai - Arabic Teacher Wafaa Shoumari - Arabic Teacher Nour Alrwaian - Arabic Teacher Muhammed Hafez - Arabic Teacher
Arabic Team Lead (Upper School)

Baraa Badriah - Arabic Teacher Raghda Al Basha - Arabic Teacher Abdelhamid Sobhi Ali Ahmed Gaafar
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ARABIC DEPARTMENT

Gina Gaber Raghad Hakim
Classroom Assistant Classroom Assistant

Boushra Emad Wanas Alzoubi
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Whilst we participated in the Aldar being scouted to trial for the LaLiga
Olympics the highlight of the year Academy.
DIRECTOR OF SPORT came from Eldhoran Apparu who won
the Under 9 Ultimate Athletics Cross I must take this opportunity to thank
we have also taken part in the UAE Country Championship. all of the students who committed to
Du LaLiga National Schools Football representing the academy this year.
Competition, the Ultimate Athletics Soccer continues to be the most Thank you to all the parents who
Schools Cross Country Championship popular sport at West Yas by far. supported the teams and picked up
and Emirati Boys National Swim Gala. Training sessions throughout the their children from all parts of Abu
week were very well attended by Dhabi. Finally, thanks to all of the
Robert Weaver The West Yas Wolves Swim Teams both girls and boys and we were able staff that were involved with running
Director of Sport have started to see their effort and to run multiple teams in some age the sports teams, without you our
hard work come to fruition. Our Junior groups. In the Elementary school students would miss out on these
It has been a good year for the Sports Team rose from the bottom of League success in the ADISSA leagues came opportunities.
Teams at West Yas Academy. Even C to vie for third place with our sister from the Under 9A Boys and the
though our sporting calendar was cut School Al Mamoura. The Senior Team Under 11B Boys. In Secondary the While the year has had successes, we
short, we have had many successes had an amazing start to the year Under 13 Boys team had a very good can all improve our skills and fitness
on both an individual and team level. rocketing into Second place in League season losing only two of seven levels. Over the coming months I
As the Academy continues to grow, B, where they held onto several fixtures to finish as Runners-up challenge our student athletes to
we have been able to develop our well-earned individual positions behind a strong Repton team. The work on both and to be the best that
sports programme and have fielded throughout the season. Swimmers Under 15 Boys had an inconsistent they can be when we return to school.
more teams than ever before. with outstanding performances season but finished on a high with a Let’s make 2020-21 our best sporting
throughout the year were; Ethan fine equal 3rd place finish in the end year ever. GO WOLVES!!
Staff from across the school have Walker, Nicole Mutchler, Mubarak Al of season tournament.
dedicated their time and effort to Mansoori and Alex Wilkes.
prepare students for competition The outstanding performance for
in Soccer, Netball, Athletics and The Netball teams performed me came when we decided to enter
Swimming. As well as participating in admirably throughout the season the Du LaLiga Soccer competition.
the traditional ADISSA competitions, and the girls deserve much credit An Under 12 age limit meant that
for their perseverance against more the selected squad hadn’t played
established schools. Our shining light together before. The boys showed
were the Under 15 team who only lost tremendous dedication with training
one game and finished as Runners-up on Thursdays after school and
in Division 2. matches on Saturdays at Zayed Sports
City. We qualified from our group as
Athletics is a sport that continues to Runners-up and followed that up by
grow with more students keen to be winning three consecutive knock-
involved in the numerous disciplines. out matches to reach the Finals to be
held in Dubai. Special mention must
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION The extra-curricular activities at BSAK and BCAD. For both U9 and
school continue to expand, this U11 we were able to field A, B and C
AND EXTRA CURRICULAR year we had over half the school teams for netball and soccer, wow!
participate in at least one club, well Our U13 girls’ soccer team moved
ACTIVITIES Our curriculum lessons continue done! Students have the opportunity up to playing 9-a-side which was a
to develop our student’s overall to participate in a wide variety of new challenge and the U15 girls team
fitness, acquire new skills, gain activities that teachers work hard on thrived against quality opposition.
understandings of tactics and or join in activities with our external Our swimmers have continued to
games and to develop as physically providers. Students have had the impress, all we need now is more
literate individuals. It is our aim that opportunity to be ballet dancers, students participating! We were
students will leave West Yas with artists, journalists, event managers, excited to be involved in the first
the confidence to participate in any board games experts, readers, actors Emirati only boys swim meet where
activity that they enjoy. It has been and singers. They participate in karate, our students performed proudly. In
exciting this year to have a High fitness, gymnastics, tennis and learn the ADISSA meets we are just a few
School Elective for Physical Education to swim. Finally, they develop their points off the top schools, well done
and I can’t wait to see this curriculum aptitude in literacy, math and Arabic. to those students who stepped up
develop as we continue towards We look forward to developing the and swam in new races, or against
Grade 12. ECA program even further next year older students to help the team out.
and can’t wait to have you join us!
Well done to all students who have
The sports teams at West Yas have represented West Yas.
continued to grow, in the first term
Lisa Proctor The school year was cut short; our U13 and U15 boys’ soccer teams
Head of Physical Education and however, we have enjoyed setting had great success in the leagues and
Extra-Curricular Activities. challenges each week for our tournaments, well done! Our U15
students. It has been fantastic to see netballers played close matches and
What a whirlwind of a year it has you engage with physical activity our U13 netballers never gave up,
been! And, although it has not been outside of school, encourage your although playing against girls a year
the most traditional of years it has families to join in with you, and to older than them and much taller! Our
definitely been an exciting one! I am challenge the teachers! U9 girls’ soccer team never gave up,
once again grateful to work with so As a department we worked hard to and had a fantastic last game, scoring
many students who strive to do their come up with challenges, and learnt a great goal!
very best and have a ‘give it a go’ many new things as we did – who
attitude to new sports and activities. I knew you (and us) would become In the second term the Abu Dhabi
am thrilled that we continue to see so proficient at Tik Tok challenges? Or be International Schools Sports
much progress from each and every able to do handstands while putting Association asked us to play in the
one of you. a top on? Or have such great reaction top league, against much bigger and
times! Or be able to create your own well-established schools. Although
morning mile? Well done! We can’t nervous, we rose to the challenge,
wait to see what skills you learn over and played some fantastic games
the holidays and come back ready to against Yasmina, Cranleigh, RAHA,
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U13 Girls Netball Jenifer El-Assal
SPORTS AWARDS (G6 Lulu) MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

As we were unable to hold our annual sports awards, we are pleased to U13 Girls Soccer Reem Almemari Aysha Al Jneibi
announce the following awards: (G6 Lulu) (G6 Saadiyat)

TEAM MOST VALUABLE PLAYER MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Lamya Almheiri
(G6 Saadiyat)
U9 Girls Soccer Sorcha Saidi Salma Fernandez U13 Boys Soccer Hamad Al Shamsi
(G4 Lilies) (G1 Pearls) (G7 Maryah) Mohammed Almaazmi
(G6 Lulu)
U9A Girls Netball Shreena AlSuwaidi Fatima Almenhali U15 Girls Netball Kayla Frank
(G3 Palms) (G2 Amber) (G9 Zeraa) Afra Alazazi
(G8 Nurai)
U9B Girls Netball Dana Al Nuami Amna Al Mansoori U15 Girls Soccer Noura Al Hosani
(G3 Palms) (G2 Sapphires) (G9 Jubail) Dana AlNuaimi
(G9 Zeraa)
U9C Girls Netball Helen Quayle Farah Hassan U15 Boys Soccer Saif Almuharrami
(G3 Jasmine) (G3 Jasmine) (G9 Jubail) Mohamed Al Hameedi
(G10 Hudayriat)
Junior Swim Mubarak Al Mansoori
(G5 Zataar) Anna Ilyasova
U9A Boys Soccer Saif Al Mazrouie Elisha Laufs (G2 Topaz)
(G3 Palms) (G3 Mangroves)
Falah Al Yammahi
Senior Swim Ethan Walker (G7 Yas)
(G7 Yas)
U9B Boys Soccer Abdulla Al Menhali Eldhoran Apparu
(G3 Mangroves) (G3 Mangroves)

U11A Girls Netball Salma Shoukry May AlAli
(G5 Ginger) (G5 Saffron)

U11B Girls Netball Mahra AlMheiri Qsayed AlJneibi
(G5 Saffron) (G5 Zataar)

U11A Boys Soccer Mohammed AlNaqbi Abdulla AlHemeiri
(G5 Ginger) (G5 Ginger)

U11B Boys Soccer Fares Abdo Saif Karmastaji
(G5 Ginger) (G5 Saffron)

U11C Boys Soccer Ahmed Almheiri Abdulla AlSheedi
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P.E. TEAM P.E. TEAM

Leah Smith - Elementary PE Teacher Laura Carmichael - Elementary PE Teacher

Vincent MacLean - Middle School PE Rachael Cromie - Middle School PE
(Boys) (Girls)

Conor Hartnett - Elementary PE Jon Hughes - Elementary PE

Jennifer McGuigan - KG PE Teacher Teaira Lindsay - KG PE Teacher
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SPORTS TEAMS SPORTS TEAMS

Under 9 Girls Football Under 9 (A) Girls Netball

Under 9 Boys Football Under 9 (B) Girls Netball
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Under 9 (C) Girls Netball Under 11 Boys Football

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Under 15 Girls Netball
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SENIOR Swim Team
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FIT FOR FUNWEEK

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EXTRA MUSIC FUN
CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES LEGO AND CONSTRUCTION

NETBALL DRONE ACADEMY

MEDIA CLUB 252

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FOOTBALL LITERACY CLUB

DROP EVERYTHING AND READ KG ART AND CRAFT

BOARD GAMES AND PUZZLES ADVANTAGE SWIMMING

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EVENT PLANNING PERFORMING ARTS

QURAN NATIONAL DAY PREPARATION

MATH CLUB BAND

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FLAG DAY 258

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BRILLIANT BOOK
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PINK DAY PYJAMA DAY

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NATIONAL DAY

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CONFERENCE

This year West Yas Academy hosted
its first ever Entrepreneurship
Conference!
30 West Yas Academy students
attended a two day workshop where
they learned skills and inspiration to
work on designing their own start-up
businesses!
We are excited to lead this work
and hopeful to expand the event
to students outside of West Yas
Academy for future entrepreneurship
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ARABIC
LANGUAGE AND
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UMM AL QUWAIN

At West Yas Academy we are always looking for ways for our students to develop and
learn in ways that they enjoy. This year we had our first residential trip, to Umm Al Quwain.
Twenty nine egger students, from grades 7-10, chose to challenge themselves with three
activity packed days away from home.

Over the course of the three days all the students pushed themselves to try new things,
overcome fears and develop their leadership and team building skills with activities
designed for us especially by our hosts ECOventure.

From the early starts, rock-climbing, leaps of faith, raft building, kayaking to the impromptu
crab catching all our students rose to the challenge, coming out of their shells and really
working together to make this trip enjoyable for all.

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Over the half term break a group of students took part in West Yas Academy’s inaugural
ski trip. From the moment we left Abu Dhabi airport everyone on the trip represented
themselves and our school as an outstanding member of our community.
Our trip began in Geneva where these bleary-eyed individuals got their first taste of Swiss
life with a delicious breakfast. Along the beautiful shores of Lac Léman we enjoyed fresh
croissants, yoghurt, and fruit. After our meal, we were then taken on factory tours of two
of Switzerland’s largest exports; chocolate and cheese. Once we had consumed copious
amounts of both these delectable treats, we were on our way to our final destination:
Verbier.
Nestled amongst the Swiss Alps, Verbier is a town with breathtakingly gorgeous views no
matter where you look. From snow covered peaks to cozy wooden chalets, it is picture
postcard. And for a week, this was to be our home.
However, what was equally as impressive to the views was how these students carried
themselves. They demonstrated perseverance, collaboration, respect, and a myriad of other
positive qualities in all they did. It was astounding to see how well each of them progressed
so quickly on the slopes; especially for a group of students who had primarily either
never skied before or perhaps only once or twice. Both on and off the slopes this group
consistently impressed all those they came in contact with.
This trip to Switzerland will undoubtedly remain a highlight for all those that attended for
years to come. And for those that were not able to make it this time around, there is always
next year! Thank you again to all those involved and for making this trip a resounding
success.

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SORBONNE UNIVERSITY

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FIELD TRIPS

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THEWIZARD OF OZ 292
PRODUCTION

MAIN CHARACTERS: CHORUS MEMBERS:

Dorothy Shamma Al Nuaimi Salma Jehad
Sara Al Marzouqi
Scarecrow May Al Ali Maitha Romaithi
Meera Al Qutba
Tinman Anthony Nicholson Noor Al Hakim
Mariam Al Nuaimi
Lion Reem Al Memiri Hamda Kashwani
Ghazlan Almheiri
Wicked Witch Shamma Al Haatemi Fatima Alzaabi
Hind Al Nuaimi
The Wizard Moamen Kamel Ghaya Al Hashmi
Mai Al Nuaimi
Glinda Layan Al Naji Reem Al Hossany
Rouda Aldhaheri
Aunt Em Salma Shoukry Shaikha Alameri
Hasan Al Hadhrami
Uncle Henry Fares Abdo Hind Al Yahyaee
Mahra Almeheri
STAGE CREW / SET DESIGN: Zeina Elkharbotly
Aldana Al Mazrouei
Shaikha Al Mheiri Aysha Al Junaibi
Salma Shoukry Fatima Saleh
Julia Niazi Sultan Al Memari
Mariam Al Blooshi Mouza AlZaabi
Alyazyah Alsuwaidi Omar Al Breiki
Kayla Frank Farah Tariq
Shamsa AlZaabi Sara Al Nuaimi
Alyaszia AlZaabi Theyab Al Noami
Taym Niazi Andre Tibe
Lamya AlMheiri
TEACHERS: Omar Al Qudsi
Aisha Al Hemiri
Derek Jung Ali Al Najjar
Lewis Williams Malika Sharabassy
Maret Streicher Hlaa Alameri
Aideen King Jana Al Hasmi
Nyeema McCaskill Mariah Alameri
Poppy Wilson Ali Alblooshi
Sheila O’Donnell
Darlene Reginaldo
Sheryle Tampos
Louise Creedon
Lua Blignaut

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FACILITIES SCHOOL TRANSPORT
SERVICES
Bernard Usana
Manager – Operations and Support Services SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS SCHOOL BUS SUPERVISORS

MAINTENANCE TEAM HABIB ULLAH HABIB GUL AYAT FATHALRAHMAN AWAD
SAHIB RAHMAN MAHA AMIN
Prashanth S. Varghese HASSAN KHAN MUHAMMAD KUSUM TAMANG
Team Leader SAHIB ZADA EMAN HUSSAIN
Zahid Iqbal ANWAR ALI MALANG ISSRAA ABDELRAHMAN
Technician/Driver ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD AFZAL SAMAH ELSAYED MOHAMED
Muraleedharan Chandran GOWHAR ALI MARY GLECIELLE DE GRACIA
Carpenter ASAF NAWAZ JASMIN AHMED MUKHTAR
Sadat Fidel Norgah ABDUL AMIN FAZAL RUBY VALENCIA
Multi Technician MUHAMMAD SADEEQ SIRJANA THAPA
ABDUL WAHEED NAZIR FAITH TOBI
293 GUL DAMIN KHAN RINA GC
MUHABAT KHAN AMIR BUDDHI MAYA DUWAL
IBRARULLAH KHAIR SOSNA JUNDI
FARMAN ALI RITA AKHTAR
DILDAR HUSSAIN DEVAKI SUNUWAR
SAJAD HUSSAIN SALMA ELSAYED
USMAN ALI FARAH ESSA HLAL
HASSAN KHAN AZIZ EISHAH AWADH MANSOOR

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YEAR BOOK 2019 - 2020
Elwin Saladaga
CLEANING DEPARTMENT Security Supervisor

Marichu Cadorna SECURITY GUARDS
Housekeeping Supervisor Sameera Indika
Pawan Raut
HOUSEKEEPING STAFF Khagraj Rijal
Catherine Orobia Mohan Lal Giri
Tapendra Chaudhary Annah Atwongire
Suk Maya Jaganath Giri
Dhan Maya Bibek Pokharel
Vijaya Kumar
Lok Bahadur LIFE GUARD SERVICES
Maria Exequeila Gardiola
Dominic Delario Niru Thapa Ravindu Withanagae
Marco Panganiban Female Lifeguard Male Lifeguard
Binod Thapa Kshetri
Mohamed Rifas NMC SCHOOL NURSE
Parsuram Tharu
Jherween Estoista Danika Mirano Dalisay
Dipak Thapa Magar School Nurse
Md. Shoaib Khan

CATERING SERVICES

Charlyne Pido SERVICE STAFF
PIC Gifty Fianko
Maricel Santiago
Ruby Jean Rosal Stephen Azenabor
Barista

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