Pre School 2019 Information evening

Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Two year curriculum Measured against the Early Learning Goals at the end of Reception year. Play based curriculum Learning Journal

Curriculum 7 areas of learning Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication Language and Literacy Physical Development Literacy (phase 1phonics) Mathematics Knowledge and Understanding of the World Expressive Arts and Design

Preparation for Pre School Increase independence e.g. toileting, eating, dressing. Gate pass Speaking English Uniform – Zaks https://www.zaksstore.com/zaks- uniform-store-doha-location-map/

Daily Routine 7am – 7:15am: Registration 7:15am -8:15am: Activity time 8:15am-8:45am: Snack 8:45am- 9:15am: Physical development/outdoor play 9:15am-10:50am: Activity time 10:50-11:50am: Lunch/outdoor play 11:50am-12:45: Activity time/story

Attendance and Punctuality Doors open at 7am Register is taken at 7:10am. If your child arrives after 7:10am they are marked late- sign in reception desk. 95% attendance policy Email the school regarding any absences attendance@dohabritishschool.com

Daily Routine In Pre School your child spends their whole day with the same teachers, unless they are a native Arabic speaker. These children have Arabic class. P.E. lessons are taken by the Pre School teachers.

Daily Routine Children need to bring a healthy snack and a healthy packed lunch Spare clothes Water bottle Hat (navy blue) All items to be labeled with their name and class.

Communication Weekly newsletter Class mum/dad Pick up/drop off Formal parent consultations in term 1 and term 2. End of year report in term 3

Communication Class dojo School website http://dohabritishschool.com/dbs- ainkhaled/ School calendar

Transition Day Tuesday 11th June Signs will direct you to the Pre School entrance Two sessions: 8:00am to 9:00am or 10:00am to 11:00am Children will meet their teacher and teaching assistants (where possible)

Staggered start All children will start school Sunday 25th August 2019 Children will attend school for 2.5 hours for the first week and two days. 7:00am to 9:30am or 10:15am to 12:45pm Full day from Sunday 1st September 7am to 12:45pm.

Crèche There is a crèche service available from 12:45pm to 1:30pm from Sunday 1st September. Priority given to siblings Additional cost

Contact felice.Kelly@dohabritishschool.com