Information about the begin of the school year
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Dear parents and students,
We welcome you, especially if you are news in our school community, very dearly to our school. As a new principal of the DIS Doha I will briefly introduce myself: My name is Dirk Dillschneider and I teach Chemistry and Biology. From 2010 to 2013 I was didactic director followed by vice principal of the Luxembourg Schengen-Lyceum in Perl. My former school was a multinational school in the heart of Europe. I am excited to lead the DIS Doha, because the encounter with people from multiple cultures is very important to me. The leadership of the DIS Doha with its diverse multinational offers is a thrilling task, which I am looking forward to. Also getting to know the Qatari culture is very significant to me.
First day of Kindergarten
The first day of kindergarten is Sunday, September 6th, 2015 and starts at 7.45-8.00 am with welcoming all the families in the auditorium of the school. Please plan sufficient time to accompany your child. During the first week the kindergarten ends for all children at 1.05 pm. In the second week all the old children can stay already to 3.30 pm, because of the settling-in period the new children are still picked up at 1 pm. On September 7th, 2015 at 7.30 – 8.30 pm we invite all parents to a parents’ evening warmly to kindergarten. Then the parents’ representatives will be elected and the groups give parents information about the weekly schedule of children. After the Eid al Adha holiday from the 04.October 2015 the new children will then for lunch time and as well for the nap-time in kindergarten. Up on then you can pick up your children at the 1. pick up time at 12:30 pm or from 2nd pick-up
time between 3 – 3.30pm.
First school day for Grade 1
The first day of school is Monday, 7th September 2015. It will start at 8:00 AM in the auditorium of the school. Here, it is tradition for students to arrive along with their parents and a KinderCone. Please, don’t just fill the cone with candy. At the beginning the new principal will introduce the new teachers and then the students will be assigned to the new Grades 1a and 1b accordingly, followed by a short program by Grade 2, which they will present along with their teacher. At 8:30 AM the first group picture will be taken. The classes will start at 8:45 AM and end at 9:30 AM. During the class, the parents can refresh themselves with coffee, tea and biscuits in the school canteen. Hereby the parents have the opportunity to speak with other parents or ask specific questions. The first day for Grade 1 ends at 10 AM.
First school week for Grades 2-10
Classes will start at 7:50 AM and finish at 1:05 PM. Starting from the second week, afternoon classes will take place according to schedule. The study groups (AG’s) will take place after the Eid Al Adha vacation from the 4th October 2015. We still need help with the study groups and the school community would be delighted if you, dear parents, could offer a study group in the first semester or the entire school year. Please connect with the school through info@ds-doha.de.
The staff of the school year 2015/16
School timings
The school grounds will open at 7AM, the supervision starts from 7:30 AM in front of the school building, which will open at 7:40 AM. Classes start at 7:50 AM. Monday is conference day in the school and classes basically finish at 1:05 PM. On this day, depending on offers, there will be additional study groups as well as homework support. On the other days there will be afternoon classes, study groups and homework support. Classes and study groups will end daily at 3:25 PM. Please pay close attention to the student’s schedule.
Studied Subjects
> Class-sheet 1-2015
> Daily routine
The medium of instruction is normally German, however selected classes are taught bilingual. The school offers additional to the regular schedule, in order to take into account the country-specified background, Islamic studies, Arabic as well as Qatari History. You will be further informed about the pedagogic concepts and offers. Consultation Hours of the teaching staff Of course the colleagues of the DIS Doha offer individual consultation hours for you. Appointments about the students can be made directly with the respective teacher. Additional offers on assistance, homework support and study groups The school offers, additional to the German lessons, German as a foreign language (DaF) and German as a second language (DaZ), with designated teaching staff. Furthermore, depending on spacial and personal requirements, private tutoring in special subjects such as Mathematics will be offered. Homework support takes place 1:50 PM – 2:35 PM, followed by leisure time inside the school according to availability. The study group offers will start after the Eid al Adha holidays.
Cooperation’s
The DIS Doha cooperates currently with the language learning center as well as Al Arabi sports club. Father cooperation’s will take place in the future. Additionally, there is a school partnership with the „Tariq Bin Ziyad Independent Secondary School for Boys“ as well as „International School of London“ in the German sector.
Canteen and payment system
Along with the new school year we would like to introduce the new caterer for our school. This year the „Retaj Hotel“will be responsible for the catering service. Lunch will be offered from the 4th October 2015. The costs for lunch for kindergarten kids and Grade 1-3 [Group I] is 21 QAR per meal, for all other Grades [Group II] 24 QAR. The costs thereby incurred for the period of 4th October until 17th December this year (55 lunches) are for Group I, 1155 QAR and for Group II 1320 QAR. Applications are taken by the reception. Due to organizational reasons applications can only be done per quarter. The application forms will be emailed to you and can be downloaded on our website.
School books
The students receive their school books as a package on the first days of classes.
Adress
German International School
Al Maamoura
Ibn Seena School Street 30
P.O.Box 39135
Doha, Qatar
Phone : 00974 4451 6836
Fax : 00974 4451 4331
E-Mail: info@ds-doha.de
Internet: www.ds-doha.de
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