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VOLUME 4:13 17th

December

2009

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE

I hope you all enjoyed the fantastic Primary Christmas performance, the Carol concert last evening and the Foundation

concerts too.

What talented and enthusiastic students SES has! Thank you to everyone who took part and helped to make the start of the

festive season a really good one. Thanks also to all the staff and helpers who support these and to all of you who came to

watch and listen.

We cannot forget the hard work, and efforts that go into these performances and special thanks must go to Eileen Hutchison,

Laurence Powell and Nasrine Davies.

The school has been a hive of activity including normal lessons, and will be until we close on Thursday at 12.00 noon.

We pass on our thanks to Dr Wood who leaves us this week and wish him well for his future

I hope you will have a good break too over the next few weeks. We are definitely ready for one here; in spite of the two Eid

breaks, it has been a long term.

May I take this opportunity to thank all those who have sent cards and good wishes and to wish everyone a Merry Christmas

and a good break. We have Islamic New Year this Friday, and New Year on January 1st

and I hope that these bring you health

and happiness. For our students, I wish them some rest over the break, but for some who need to do some hard work, I

remind them that mock examinations and GCE external examinations commence very soon after our return.

Mr David Main and Miss Shereen Razvi will be joining the Science department in January.

New Chairman; John Farrer, the Board Chairman over the past few years, has retired to the UK. We thank him for his

dedication and commitment to SES and wish him well for the future.

Steve Thompson is the new Board Chairman. We look forward to his term as Chair and assure him of our full support.

Merry Christmas, winter break and New Year to everyone, and thank you all for the support you have given the school this

term.

David Throp, Principal

Principal’s Message – Mr. David Throp

Networking/Work Experience

A reminder to Year 10 students and parents, about

Work Experience from 6th

- 10th

June;

It is always more enjoyable if you find a placement of

your own. So over the holidays, do ask around for a

placement.

Parents if you are able to offer a placement, I would be

grateful to have the details. Would you please give me

the following information:

Contact name, and number. Name and nature of

business. Number of placements being offered.

Thanking you in advance.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,

Heather de Souza

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thurs 17th

Dec. Last Day of term - 12:00

Finish

Sun 3rd

Jan 2010 School re-opens, normal

time.

Sun 10th

Jan Secondary Clubs start

Sun 17th January Primary Clubs start

Thurs 11th

February School closed for Half Term

Tues 16th

February School re-opens after Half

Term

Notices

Primary Christmas Performance

Last Wednesday evening an audience of parents,

relatives and friends were treated to a marvelous

performance of the Primary School's Christmas

Production "My Xmas Metro". The backdrop was a

stunning metro train, the costumes were a riot of

colour, the children were talented and truly professional

and the singing uplifting. Well done to all involved! I just

don't know how they are going to better it next year! A

new Auditorium perhaps?

We would also like to thank everyone for their generous

donations. We collected Dhs 3,200 which will be shared

between the charities ‘ALL AS ONE’ and ‘Cystic Fibrosis.

Foundation Concert

Thank you to Foundation staff and children who put on

a lovely Christmas performance. It is wonderful to see

the youngest members of our school putting in so much

effort and enthusiasm and overcoming their

apprehension to perform in front of an audience.

Primary Christmas Parties

We would like to thank the PSG for their generosity to

help fund the Christmas parties for the Primary children.

It is also thanks to the PSG that Santa Claus was able to

pay a visit to the Primary School on Tuesday and hand

out presents to the children. As always, their support is

very much appreciated.

Primary Clubs

Children in Years 3 to 6 are eligible for extra–curricular

activities which will start on Sunday 17th January. A list

of activities will be sent out with them after the holidays

on Sunday 3rd January.

Please help your child select one or two clubs and mark

them on the sheet so that they are able to tell their class

teachers their choices on Tuesday 5th January. We will

do our best to fit your child into at least one activity of

his/her choice.

Appeal from the PSG

The PSG are putting together a recipe book and are

looking for recipes from around the world. If you have a

favourite recipe that you would like to share please send

it into school. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

DEADLINE: 31ST DECEMBER 2009

Time is running out to enter the Dubai Marathon event.

Remember you can run in either the 3km (All Ages). 10km

(15+) and Marathon (18+).

Winners for the second period prize draw are:

Year 7/8 – Adam Master

Year 9/10 – Chris Lambert

Year 11/12/13 – Edric Cate

After Christmas we will start the fundraising process for

the 2 charities, Water Aid and Emirates Arthritis

Foundation. There will be more opportunities to prepare

for the big event.

You can register online at:

www.dubaimarathon.org January 22nd 2010

DUBAI MARATHON CHALLENGE

UPDATE

SES SPORTS & ACTIVITIES BULLETIN

No. 3

Year 6 Netball Tournament at D.E.S.S

Last Thursday, the year 6 netball girls took part in a tournament at

D.E.S.S. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and it was an

excellent opportunity for them to play against other schools. The level of

competition was very high therefore our girls were especially delighted to

win one of their matches. They all played well and showed excellent

sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Three of our players – Kyra,

Georgie and Charlotte - were chosen for player of the match which was

an excellent achievement for the girls – well done!

YEAR 6 “DANCE OFF”

The Year 6 students studied a type of dance called ‘stepping’ in

their PE lessons this year. Stepping was originally used as a way

of communicating to other workers in the mines of South

Africa to warn others of any danger. Using the feet, hands and

voices the year 6 students created their own stepping moves.

The two Year 6 classes came together to battle in front of a

panel of judges to demonstrate their steps. Ms Race, Mrs

Seaborne, Mr Smithard, Mrs Southworth and Mr Garrett

rated each performance on their unity, originality and

confidence.

To complete the battle, the students had the chance to show

off their ‘freestyle’ moves to some music. The scores were

added up and 6CS were the champions of the dance off!

Well done Year 6, we have some fantastic dancers at SES!

Extra Curricular Clubs and Team Training

Our Senior Spring Term club schedule begins on Sunday 10th January

2010. There are a few changes to some of the clubs on offer and team

training days. Secondary Clubs

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Y7-9 Girls

Football Training (Mrs Simpson)

U14 Boys Rugby Team Training

(Mr Garrett)

Multi-Media

(Mr Hitchings) Drama

(Miss Sinclair/

Mrs O’Mahony)

Y10-13 Girls

Netball Team

Training

(Miss Smith)

Rugby Training (Mr Rees)

Science Club (TBA)

Poi (Miss O’Hara)

Y8-9 Girls

Netball Team

Training

(Miss Welsh)

Going Green (Mr Savage)

Y7-13 Girls

Rounders (Mrs Garrett)

Basketball (Mr Garrett)

Board Games

(Mr Doyle) Orchestra

(Mr Powell) *Gymnastics

(Mrs Grayston)

War Hammer Games

(Mr Halligan)

Tennis (Miss Byrne & Mrs

De’Souza)

Rock Band (Mr Albasri)

Y7 Girls Netball Team Training

(Miss Welsh)

Club times: 3.00-4.00pm. *Except Gymnastics which will run from 3.00-4.30pm

Students’ involved in sport clubs must bring appropriate kit to school

Primary Sport Clubs (Begin January 17th 2010)

Our Y10 and Y11 Sports Leaders will be assisting in all primary sports clubs. Some of our

Y12/13 students who have successfully passed Module One of their Level 1 Dance Leader

Award will be running the Y5/6 Dance club on a Wednesday whilst working toward completing

the Award.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Y5/6 Rugby (Mr Garrett)

Y3/4 Rugby (Mr Garrett)

Y6 Playground

Leaders (Mrs Garrett)

Y5/6 Athletics &

X-Country (Miss Welsh & Mrs Garrett)

Y3/4 Athletics Miss Welsh

Y5/6 Rounders (Mrs Steadman)

Y5/6 Uni Hoc (Mrs Southworth)

Y5/6 Dance (Y12/13 Dance Leaders)

Y5/6 Netball (Miss Smith)

Y3/4 Football (Mr Gill)

Y3-6 Swimming

(Mrs Perrin & Mrs

Seaborne)

Y5/6 Football (Mr Smithard)

Dubai Primary Schools Cross Country

Relay Event

On Wednesday 27th January 2010 SES will head across to

Jebel Ali Primary School to take part in the Cross Country

Relay Event. The following students have been selected to take

part in the race:

Year 5:

Andrew Mundy, Sami Abdulsami, Tareq Assi, Anthony Davidson,

Lucas Biley, Reece Dixon, Luke Miles, Hamza Javed, Amelia

Bailey, Victoria Amundsen, Sakina Surury, Anna Lis, Sara

Motamedi, Alena Koutouzova, Gemma Breach and Sarah Young.

Year 6:

Arran Sidey, Oliver Cottam, Alexi Briones, Shanay Siroya, Jack

Stephenson, Gabriel Doublesin, Jason Colinares, Misba Huda,

Chiara Haynes, Sarah Salama, Floor Roeterdink, Georgina

Williams, Kyra Dixon, Ciara Tracey and Cassandre Sillere.

Would all runners please attend the Y5/6 Athletics and

Cross Country club on a Wednesday to train for the

competition. Good luck!

S.E.S Triumph at Uptown

Sharjah English School played Uptown High School in their first ever

basketball match. The game which was organised into 4 periods of 10

minutes started off with Year 11 GCSE PE student Steph Liwo scoring the

first basket. At the half way mark S.E.S were just 2 points clear. A

tactical change in defence proved a winning decision when S.E.S extended

their lead by 8 points with some strong rebounding and sharp shooting by

Wyatt Colinares sinking 6 points within the space of 2 minutes. The final

quarter saw Uptown close within 3 points of Sharjah after some sloppy

passing through fatigue but S.E.S closed the game as victors on 44 – 48.

An excellent performance from the whole team:

Steph Liwo (C) MVP, Dwayne Ferreira, Omar Ghosn, Arm Young, Wyatt

Colinares, Ben Menzies, Sam Dick, Anthony Collins.

U18 Football at JESS

The U18 football team experienced good opposition at the inaugural JESS

U18 7-a-side tournament. S.E.S found it tough going against well drilled

teams but enjoyed the experience and worked hard throughout the 15min

games. Special mention must go to Edric Cate for superb goalkeeping.

STUFF THAT IS HAPPENING IN THE NEW YEAR

JANUARY 2010

Jan 7th – U14 Rugby League match and Y8 + Y10 Netball away at BSAK

Jan 11th - Y7 + Y9 Netball League match away at Cambridge

Jan 14th – U14 Rugby League match at SES against Al Yasmina

Jan 18th – Y9 Netball League match at SES against Repton

Jan 21st – U14 Rugby League match at SES against JC

Jan 25th – Y7 Netball League match away at DIS

Jan 27th – Yr 5 & 6 Cross country Relay at Jebel Ali Primary 2.30-5.45pm

and Y8 + Y9 Netball League match at SES against EC

Jan 28th – U14 Rugby League match at SES against EC

FEBRUARY 2010

Feb 4th – Senior Sports Day

and U14 Rugby League match at SES against DC

Feb 8th – Y7 + Y9 Netball League match at SES against EIS Meadows

Feb 10th – Primary Sports Day

Feb 17th – Y7 + Y10 Netball League match away at DESC

Feb 21st – Y8 + Y9 Netball League match at SES against Wellington

Feb 23rd – Senior Inter-school Athletics Competition at SES

Feb 25th – Yr 3,4,5 & 6 Time trial swim at SES against English College

1.30-2.30 (TBC) and U14 Rugby League match at SES against Wellington

Feb 28th – Y10 + Y11 Netball League match away at EC

GENTLE REMINDERS

PE Kit – Please make every effort to ensure that you pack all of your PE

kit, including white socks for every lesson. Bring a small towel,

water bottle and roll-on deodorant. No spray cans please. We do have a

small selection of ‘unattractive and totally un-cool’ spare kit that we will

issue to anyone who forgets to bring kit. You have been warned!

Water Bottles – Please remember to bring a water bottle to PE Lessons

and after school clubs.

Injury and/or sickness – We encourage all students to be involved in

every PE lesson, therefore if for whatever reason your son/daughter is

unable to participate in PE we would expect a note of explanation to be

handed to the teacher before the start of the lesson. Any student

unable to participate in the practical aspect of the lesson should still

bring PE kit as they will be expected to take on a less physically

demanding role such as referee or coach.

Lost Property – If you leave something in the PE Dept then there is a

good chance it will end up in the lost property basket. This is emptied at

the beginning of every week and taken to the nurses’ room in the Primary

school. Please do not bring anything of value into school.

If you need to contact the PE Dept staff for any reason here’s how:

Miss Welsh (HOD/Senior Girls PE) [email protected]

Mrs Garrett (Primary PE Co-ordinator) [email protected]

Mrs Southworth (Primary PE/Dance) [email protected]

Mr Garrett (Senior Boys PE/GCSE PE) [email protected]

Mr Rees (Senior PE) [email protected]

OR Leave a message at reception and we will call you back when we have a minute.

SES Tel: 06 5589304

And Finally… Some of the Y7 and Y9 girls had the opportunity to kit

themselves out in full goalkeeping gear this week when

shooting and goalkeeping was introduced to their field

hockey lesson. Can you guess who the goalies are?