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Parent-Teacher Communication To view the Fees Schedule click here : The School Philosophy Al Rayyan National (Pvt.)
School was founded in September, ’94
with the objective of imparting high quality English medium education to
children of nationals and expatriates irrespective of their religious, racial
and linguistic background. The other primary goal of the school has been to
reduce the burden on working parents by introducing the concept of self-study
session during which most of the students complete their homework in the school
itself. This practice also encourages self-reliance among students. At
a higher level, the School aims at developing its students into men and women
of character and vision, aware of the social and material realities of this
world, scientific in their outlook, pragmatic and successful in this life,
fearful of their Creator and fully prepared for the life Hereafter. This goal
is achieved by giving a scientifically balanced curriculum to the students,
blending the academic work with co-curricular activities and by creating a
friendly and socially rich atmosphere in the school. The
School
Philosophy is reflected in the following tenets : Ø
Pupil-centered,
practical-oriented education. Ø
All round growth of
pupils through a wide range of co-curricular and creative activities. Ø
Inculcation of moral and
ethical values among all children, Islamic values among Muslim children.
respect for religious sentiments of followers of
other
religions. Ø
Education for tomorrow’s
living achieved through the latest instructional strategies. Ø
Academic excellence
through rigorous coaching. Building of a strong foundation for higher
education. Ø
Creation of humane
climate in the School to promote individual self-esteem, boost self-confidence
and encourage creativity among students. Ø
Dissemination of
knowledge through various modern means including the latest in the field of
Information Technology. The
School follows the British Syllabus using the relevant text books in subjects
like the English Language, English literature,
Mathematics, Science, Computer Studies, and Social Studies. In
the Pre-Primary and Primary Grades
it has adopted the Phonic system of teaching
English which makes learning of the language faster and easier
for young children. Arabic, ( for all
students), Islamic Studies and Quran ( for Muslim Students only) are taught
according to the syllabus prescribed by the Ministry of Education, U.A.E. The UAE Social Studies is also part of the curriculum
from Grade IV. French can be offered as
an optional language from Grade IV. Computer Studies is
prescribed as a compulsory subject from Grade II. Urdu (Sind Board,
Pakistan), Hindi (CBSE) and Bengali are taught as optional languages to
children hailing from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Students
are prepared for the IGCSE examinations
of the University of Cambridge in grades
IX and X. The School has plans to add A-Levels after shifting into its own
custom made building.
In grades IX and X, this school prepares
students for the IGCSE examination of the University of Cambridge, UK. The
scheme of IGCSE is explained below: The "International
General Certificate of Secondary Education" is offered by the
University of Cambridge and is internationally accepted as equivalent in
standard to the British GCSE and the GCE, O’ level. IGCSE, in comparison to the GCE O’ level, is
a new and stimulating curriculum suitable for the whole ability range. While
the GCE is said to be more subject oriented, IGCSE claims to be both subject
and student oriented. This School covers the IGCSE curriculum in 2 years : in grades IX
and X. IGCSE SUBJECTS : IGCSE
covers a broad range of subjects. Of those subjects available under IGCSE and
other syllabuses adopted (basically conducted by other examining boards) by the
University of Cambridge, this School has made arrangements for the teaching of
the following :
A student is expected to make his/her
selection of subjects when he/she enters grade IX. While the IGCSE is basically
a subject examination system allowing a student the freedom to select any
number of subjects irrespective of the grouping, the school for its own
administrative and academic reasons can not extend this freedom to its
students. It has therefore to offer the subjects under a structured scheme
ensuring a balanced curriculum for every student. This School has prepared a subject scheme
after considering the requirements of students belonging to different
nationalities. Students are not allowed to drop any subject in grades VIII and
IX as this is also not permitted by the Ministry of Education, UAE. Scale of Grades : At the IGCSE
examination, the examinees are assessed on an 8 point grading scale : A* . A,
B, C, D, E, F, G. Candidates who perform outstandingly well in a subject are
awarded a "starred A" (A*). Grade G is awarded for the minimum
satisfactory performance. (ICE) International Certificate
of Education : The ICE
is awarded to candidates who demonstrate their competence across a wide range
of subjects and who fulfil the following conditions : The candidate
selects at least 7 subjects under a structured scheme, i.e. 2 subjects
from group I and at least one from each of the other groups. (Please refer to
the table above). The 7 or more
subjects should be attempted in a single sitting. Successful candidates are
placed in one of the following categories: Distinction
: Grade A in five subjects and Grade
C or above in two subjects. Merit
: Grade C or above in five subjects
and Grade F or above in two subjects Pass: Grade G or above in seven subjects. The School encourages modern
inter-active teaching strategies in which the learner is always in focus. Playway methods are commonly applied at the
pre-school level. At the Elementary and Secondary levels methods involving
maximum participation of the students are adopted. Assignments and
Project work foster research oriented activities among children. Teachers are specially trained to use the
audio-video material and multi-media computer programs to enrich or reinforce
children's knowledge of the subject matter. The students preparing for IGCSE in grades IX
and X are subjected to a rigorous examination-oriented coaching by exposing
them to IGCSE testing patterns on a regular basis. The
School firmly believes that the work done by the students during their regular
classes should be reinforced at a later
stage through their own efforts. This helps in consolidation of the learnt
material. However, there should be minimum interference of the teachers or the
parents in the reinforcement process. The School has therefore designed a self-study session after the lunch break during
which the students finish their homework in the school itself. In general (except during the month of
Ramadan), children up to grade VI are not expected to take any homework home. At
week-ends they are given revision-based homework or projects to be undertaken
at home. There
is a change in the homework policy when the students reach Grade VII. At this stage children need to spend a
part of their evening hours to revise the day’s work and prepare themselves for
the next day. The purpose is to ensure the strengthening of self-study habits
in preparation for the IGCSE Examinations. Students of grades IX and X are expected to study on an average 3 hours a day. At
present the school is lodged in the heart of the city in a building specially
renovated to meet the requirements of a full-fledged secondary school. It is
fully equipped with facilities like a Science room,
a Computer room, a library, etc. It has a fully covered basketball court for children’s recreation. The
Computer room is equipped with the
latest computers. A wide and diverse collection of educational CD’s and
programs help in enriching the children’s knowledge and understanding in a
fascinating environment. The school has its own website at www.alrayyanschool.com on which
children are also encouraged to project their creations. The
Science room is equipped with all
necessary equipment and material required for IGCSE level coaching. The
audio-video collection includes an array
of engaging enrichment cassettes covering all subjects for all ages. The
library has books for children of all
age groups besides encyclopedias and rich reference material. In grades KG to
III library books are issued through the English language teachers under an Extension Reading Programme meant to enhance
children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. Children
are often taken to municipal parks, Tourist Club
and other sophisticated sports facilities provided in the city. School
transport is provided free of charge for this purpose. The
School provides air-conditioned bus service
to children opting for it. Children are picked up and dropped at all major
points in the city. The School plans to have its own-purpose designed building in a spacious campus in the near future. Text Books and School Stationery : Text
books and workbooks are sold in the school. Exercise books, art and craft
material, worksheets are provided by the school against the fee charged for
this purpose. Pencils, erasers and a small scale are provided one set in each
semester. Admissions
are open to children of all nationalities. However, for obtaining admission in
any Grade higher than the Kindergarten Grade the child should have come from an
English medium school. The following age-limits prescribed by the Ministry of
Education, U.A.E. are strictly enforced : Grade
: KG-I
:
3
years to 4 years. Grade
: KG-II :
4
years to 5 years. Grade
: I : 5
years to 6 years. Ages
in higher grades are calculated in the same manner by adding one year for each
grade. Age
is considered on the 15th of September
of the year in which admission is sought. All
admissions are provisionally made until they are approved by the Ministry of
Education, U.A.E. In
order to be admitted to a particular grade a child must satisfy the following
conditions : (a) Must prove
himself\herself academically fit for the
Grade he\she is seeking admission in. (b)
Must fulfill the
conditions laid down by the Ministry of Education, U.A.E. For this purpose
he\she has to submit : I) Original Birth Certificate attested by the
competent authority.(not required in case of local transfers). II) Original Transfer
Certificate attested by the competent authority. III) A copy of the Passport showing
the child’s name and his\her valid residence visa. IV) One passport size photograph. Kindergarten
Section : 7 : 30 a.m to 12 : 30 p.m. Grades
I to X : 7 : 30 a.m to 2
: 30 p.m. Activity
Session : 2 : 30 p.m to 4
: 00 p.m. There
are eight academic periods a day for all Grades. Thereafter, the routine
differs for different levels. Grades
I to VIII have a lunch break followed by a Self-Study session during which
the students complete their homework under the supervision of the teachers. The
duration of the self-study session is 70 minutes. Grades IX and X have regular
coaching during the self-study session. In
addition to the Self-study session grades II and above have an Activity
Session of one and half hour duration during the day during which
various indoor and outdoor activities are conducted. Participation in the Activity session is optional.
Nominal charges are also collected depending upon the activity. The
School works five days in a week
and remains off on Thursdays and Fridays. There
are two academic sessions in a year. The first academic session begins in
September and ends in January of the following year. The Second session is from
February to June. July and August
are months of Summer Vacation. There is a short winter vacation of about two
weeks in January - February
starting immediately after the half-yearly examination. In
all Grades from II and above, a student’s performance is continuously assessed
throughout the year. Tests are given regularly by the concerned subject
teachers. Remedial coaching, wherever necessary is conducted as a follow-up to
these tests. This scheme is named as the Continuous
Assessment Programme (CAP). The
year is divided into three terms. A scientifically developed subjectwise report
is provided to the parents at the end of each term. Half-yearly examination
is conducted in the month of January and the final
examination in the month of June. Twenty percent of the marks
obtained in the Half-Yearly examinations are incorporated into the Final
Examination Marks. Promotion
to the next higher grade is made on the basis of the combined marks obtained by
the students in the half-yearly examinations, the final examinations and under
the Continuous Assessment Programme. Rules of the Ministry of Education, U.A.E.
are applied for deciding promotions. A
descriptive mid-term report is provided to parents whose children are studying
in grades KG-I, KG-II and I. Stars
are awarded to appreciate the meritorious performance of the students at
various examinations. Students with aggregate marks of more than 85%, 70% and
60% are respectively awarded Gold, Silver and Red Stars. All
efforts are made to nurture leadership qualities among students. Various leadership assignments like captains,
vice-captains, monitors etc. are distributed among as many deserving students
as possible with a view to develop initiative and enterprise. Shy students are helped to overcome their social
inhibitions and develop social graces. All
teachers and students belong to one of the four houses in the School. Various inter-house competitions are arranged to
cultivate a healthy competitive spirit. Elocution and Recitation competitions, dramatics, debates, essay
writing, chart making and similar
competitions are held round the year. Picnics
are a routine phenomenon. An effort is made to train children in various
aspects of the local culture. Swimming
classes are arranged for desirous students in a local five star hotel. Major events during the year are the Sports’ Day and Annual Day generally held in the middle of the second semester. The
school recruits teachers of high calibre who are professionally equipped with
knowledge and skills, are articulate and have love for the children. Great care
is taken in the recruitment of teachers. Their over-all personality and the
quality of their spoken language and accent are also taken into consideration while
selecting them Girls : Grades KG-I to V : Grey pinofore knee length. White
half-sleeved shirt. Grades VI to X : Grey long skirt (ankle length), white
full sleeved shirt and grey jacket. Only white scarf is allowed with the
uniform.
ORWhite
shalwar, grey shirt and plain white dupatta or plain white scarf. Boys : KG-I and KG-II : Grey
short pant (knee length) and white half-sleeved shirt. Grades I to X : Grey trousers white half-sleeved shirt. Black shoes and white socks for both boys and girls of all
grades. Both
boys and compulsorily have the school logo
on their uniform. Winterwear : Navy blue
cardigans and pullovers with school logo (available in the school store) Sportswear : White trousers and House colour (Red, Blue,
Green, Yellow) t-shirts bearing school logo (available in school store). It
is important for every parent to explicitly display his/her interest in the
child’s education. Children, when they come back from the school should be
asked about their activities during the day. They may be queried on the
contents of their learning. Such interest should be dispalyed on a daily basis
and not only during the examinations. Every
child is issued a diary by the School which he\she is expected to
maintain on a daily basis. Academic and co-curricular work done in the School
is entered in the diary and parents are expected to go through it and sign it
everyday. This helps them keep abreast of the progress made by their children in
the School. The diary should also be used as an effective means of
communication between the School and the Parents. Parents
are welcome to meet the teachers on
the day of parents-teachers meeting which on an average is held once every working month in the evening at
a convenient time for working parents. From Saturday to Wednesday : Morning
: 7 : 30 a.m.
to 2 : 30 p.m. School Rules
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