Dear SIA Community, I hope you are all well and that you had a wonderful weekend. Firstly, I extend my sincere apologies for the delay in this week’s newsletter. We encountered some technical issues that, unfortunately, impacted our ability to get the newsletter out before the weekend and also showcase this weeks ‘I in kind’ feature. I share in your disappointment as this segment has become one of my weekly highlights. Rest assured, I will reshoot the ‘I in Kind’ this week and send it in my letter next week. Reflecting on the past week, the overarching theme that resonated across our school community was gratitude. In our fast-paced lives, taking a moment to step back and appreciate the positive aspects is a valuable skill. Our daily celebration assemblies stand as a testament to the acknowledgment of effort and hard work. However, it’s heartening to know that gratitude is a sentiment shared not only during these assemblies but throughout the entire school among both learners and teachers. I would like to highlight the impressive Year 13 podcast created by Hana and Mariam. They eloquently discussed simple aspects of life that they are grateful for, providing valuable insights. I encourage each of you to contemplate and share what you are grateful for. Personally, I find gratitude in the dedicated team I work with, the happiness of our learners during school activities, and the interactions with parents and learners each morning. At home, the precious moments spent with my daughter, whether engaging in conversation, reading, or simply sharing a cuddle, are truly magical. Please click here to watch the video. We had great successes in our sporting events with our netball and cross-country teams demonstrating great pride in our community with their recent exploits in the EISSA competitions. We had an amazing result on Thursday with our cross-country athletes coming 3rd overall in the EISSA fixture with learners representing both secondary and primary bringing home medals! Well done to all our amazing athletic learners, we look forward to celebrating even more of your successes. Our week concluded with the Yusai’d initiative, featuring a sports afternoon and BBQ for our cleaners, facilities team, TA’s, and bus drivers. These individuals play crucial roles in our daily lives at SIA, and it was heartwarming to witness the support and appreciation they received from our learner leaders and key staff members. I am immensely proud of these moments and extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of these events. On a practical note, I kindly remind you that the school opens at 7.10 am. To ensure the safety of all, please be mindful of dropping off your children earlier, as staff members are not on site before 7 am. Please also submit your photos to the school so that your parent ID passes can be created as after the winter break you will be required to bring your passes to school in order to enter the grounds. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to the overall well-being and safety of our school community. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead. #Gratitude #BeTheBestYouCanBe #Preppy.principal #LearnerLeaders #WeAreScholars Take Care Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope you are all well and that you had a wonderful weekend. Firstly, I extend my sincere apologies for the delay in this week’s newsletter. We encountered some technical issues that, unfortunately, impacted our ability to get the newsletter out before the weekend and also showcase this weeks ‘I in kind’ feature. I share in your disappointment as this segment has become one of my weekly highlights. Rest assured, I will reshoot the ‘I in Kind’ this week and send it in my letter next week. Reflecting on the past week, the overarching theme that resonated across our school community was gratitude. In our fast-paced lives, taking a moment to step back and appreciate the positive aspects is a valuable skill. Our daily celebration assemblies stand as a testament to the acknowledgment of effort and hard work. However, it’s heartening to know that gratitude is a sentiment shared not only during these assemblies but throughout the entire school among both learners and teachers. I would like to highlight the impressive Year 13 podcast created by Hana and Mariam. They eloquently discussed simple aspects of life that they are grateful for, providing valuable insights. I encourage each of you to contemplate and share what you are grateful for. Personally, I find gratitude in the dedicated team I work with, the happiness of our learners during school activities, and the interactions with parents and learners each morning. At home, the precious moments spent with my daughter, whether engaging in conversation, reading, or simply sharing a cuddle, are truly magical. Please click here to watch the video. We had great successes in our sporting events with our netball and cross-country teams demonstrating great pride in our community with their recent exploits in the EISSA competitions. We had an amazing result on Thursday with our cross-country athletes coming 3rd overall in the EISSA fixture with learners representing both secondary and primary bringing home medals! Well done to all our amazing athletic learners, we look forward to celebrating even more of your successes. Our week concluded with the Yusai’d initiative, featuring a sports afternoon and BBQ for our cleaners, facilities team, TA’s, and bus drivers. These individuals play crucial roles in our daily lives at SIA, and it was heartwarming to witness the support and appreciation they received from our learner leaders and key staff members. I am immensely proud of these moments and extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of these events. On a practical note, I kindly remind you that the school opens at 7.10 am. To ensure the safety of all, please be mindful of dropping off your children earlier, as staff members are not on site before 7 am. Please also submit your photos to the school so that your parent ID passes can be created as after the winter break you will be required to bring your passes to school in order to enter the grounds. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to the overall well-being and safety of our school community. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead. #Gratitude #BeTheBestYouCanBe #Preppy.principal #LearnerLeaders #WeAreScholars Take Care Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you well. As we reflect on the past week at SIA, I am filled with gratitude for the vibrant and engaged community that surrounds us. Our week commenced with a heartwarming assembly dedicated to honouring our learner leaders. It was a privilege to express our gratitude for the exceptional representation of our school at the HPL teacher takeover. To witness the dedication and enthusiasm displayed by our learners is always inspiring. I had the pleasure of meeting Irum, Muhammed Raza’s mother on Monday. Her kind words about SIA and the positive developments we’ve achieved were truly heartening. It is this kind of feedback that reinforces our commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for our Learners. I am delighted to share that Irum is interested in initiating a book club for parents. This is an excellent opportunity for our community to come together and engage in reading and enriching discussions. If you share this interest, please reach out to our PLO, Ms. Radhika, who will be helping with setting up and facilitating this group. The development of reading and literacy is such a big focus for us at SIA. In KS2 this week we delved into the captivating stories, about the HPL characters, that some of the Year 4-6 learners have made. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the stories, which not only entertained me but also showed me the creative talent we have here at SIA. It was truly special to witness the enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity of these young readers as they told me the adventures of the characters like, Hardworking Hisham and Creative Carla! I also had the privilege of participating in the weekly KS1 and KS2 assemblies, celebrating the achievements of our ‘HPL Stars.’ The enthusiasm and accomplishments of our students continue to be a source of pride for the entire SIA community. I eagerly anticipate next week’s assemblies, eager to witness and applaud the ongoing successes of our learners. A thank you goes out to all the parents who actively support their children’s accomplishments by being present at SIA. Your involvement is a crucial element in fostering an environment where our learners can thrive and excel. It is this collaborative spirit that makes being an educator and the Principal of SIA so fulfilling. In Secondary, we had learners representing the school in the Business Challenge Cup in DWTC last week where they performed brilliantly and put their hard work into action by making real-world applications to their studies. We’ve had our Duke of Edinburgh learners going on adventure to the desert to challenge themselves as part of the silver award. This is something they have been preparing for over the last few weeks and it was great to see their excited faces as they set off. In closing, I want to express my gratitude for the unwavering support and commitment from each member of the SIA community. Together, we are creating an environment where every learner can reach their full potential. I look forward to the continued growth and success of our school, fuelled by the passion and dedication of our learners, parents, and staff. #WeAreScholars #BeTheBestYouCanBe #Preppy.Principal #HPL #Empathy Take Care Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you well. As we reflect on the past week at SIA, I am filled with gratitude for the vibrant and engaged community that surrounds us. Our week commenced with a heartwarming assembly dedicated to honouring our learner leaders. It was a privilege to express our gratitude for the exceptional representation of our school at the HPL teacher takeover. To witness the dedication and enthusiasm displayed by our learners is always inspiring. I had the pleasure of meeting Irum, Muhammed Raza’s mother on Monday. Her kind words about SIA and the positive developments we’ve achieved were truly heartening. It is this kind of feedback that reinforces our commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for our Learners. I am delighted to share that Irum is interested in initiating a book club for parents. This is an excellent opportunity for our community to come together and engage in reading and enriching discussions. If you share this interest, please reach out to our PLO, Ms. Radhika, who will be helping with setting up and facilitating this group. The development of reading and literacy is such a big focus for us at SIA. In KS2 this week we delved into the captivating stories, about the HPL characters, that some of the Year 4-6 learners have made. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the stories, which not only entertained me but also showed me the creative talent we have here at SIA. It was truly special to witness the enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity of these young readers as they told me the adventures of the characters like, Hardworking Hisham and Creative Carla! I also had the privilege of participating in the weekly KS1 and KS2 assemblies, celebrating the achievements of our ‘HPL Stars.’ The enthusiasm and accomplishments of our students continue to be a source of pride for the entire SIA community. I eagerly anticipate next week’s assemblies, eager to witness and applaud the ongoing successes of our learners. A thank you goes out to all the parents who actively support their children’s accomplishments by being present at SIA. Your involvement is a crucial element in fostering an environment where our learners can thrive and excel. It is this collaborative spirit that makes being an educator and the Principal of SIA so fulfilling. In Secondary, we had learners representing the school in the Business Challenge Cup in DWTC last week where they performed brilliantly and put their hard work into action by making real-world applications to their studies. We’ve had our Duke of Edinburgh learners going on adventure to the desert to challenge themselves as part of the silver award. This is something they have been preparing for over the last few weeks and it was great to see their excited faces as they set off. In closing, I want to express my gratitude for the unwavering support and commitment from each member of the SIA community. Together, we are creating an environment where every learner can reach their full potential. I look forward to the continued growth and success of our school, fuelled by the passion and dedication of our learners, parents, and staff. #WeAreScholars #BeTheBestYouCanBe #Preppy.Principal #HPL #Empathy Take Care Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you well. As we reflect on the past week at SIA, I am filled with gratitude for the vibrant and engaged community that surrounds us. Our week commenced with a heartwarming assembly dedicated to honouring our learner leaders. It was a privilege to express our gratitude for the exceptional representation of our school at the HPL teacher takeover. To witness the dedication and enthusiasm displayed by our learners is always inspiring. I had the pleasure of meeting Irum, Muhammed Raza’s mother on Monday. Her kind words about SIA and the positive developments we’ve achieved were truly heartening. It is this kind of feedback that reinforces our commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for our Learners. I am delighted to share that Irum is interested in initiating a book club for parents. This is an excellent opportunity for our community to come together and engage in reading and enriching discussions. If you share this interest, please reach out to our PLO, Ms. Radhika, who will be helping with setting up and facilitating this group. The development of reading and literacy is such a big focus for us at SIA. In KS2 this week we delved into the captivating stories, about the HPL characters, that some of the Year 4-6 learners have made. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the stories, which not only entertained me but also showed me the creative talent we have here at SIA. It was truly special to witness the enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity of these young readers as they told me the adventures of the characters like, Hardworking Hisham and Creative Carla! I also had the privilege of participating in the weekly KS1 and KS2 assemblies, celebrating the achievements of our ‘HPL Stars.’ The enthusiasm and accomplishments of our students continue to be a source of pride for the entire SIA community. I eagerly anticipate next week’s assemblies, eager to witness and applaud the ongoing successes of our learners. A thank you goes out to all the parents who actively support their children’s accomplishments by being present at SIA. Your involvement is a crucial element in fostering an environment where our learners can thrive and excel. It is this collaborative spirit that makes being an educator and the Principal of SIA so fulfilling. In Secondary, we had learners representing the school in the Business Challenge Cup in DWTC last week where they performed brilliantly and put their hard work into action by making real-world applications to their studies. We’ve had our Duke of Edinburgh learners going on adventure to the desert to challenge themselves as part of the silver award. This is something they have been preparing for over the last few weeks and it was great to see their excited faces as they set off. In closing, I want to express my gratitude for the unwavering support and commitment from each member of the SIA community. Together, we are creating an environment where every learner can reach their full potential. I look forward to the continued growth and success of our school, fuelled by the passion and dedication of our learners, parents, and staff. #WeAreScholars #BeTheBestYouCanBe #Preppy.Principal #HPL #Empathy Take Care Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and enjoying your weekend. I am writing to express my profound appreciation for the incredible couple of weeks we have recently experienced here at SIA. These weeks have showcased the strength and unity of our school community, and I am delighted to share some of the remarkable highlights with you. First and foremost, our school has been a beacon of support and awareness for Breast Cancer since before I become the Principal and we continue to be. Through various initiatives and events, we came together as a community to raise awareness about this critical issue. It is heartwarming to see how our learners, staff, and parents have embraced this cause wholeheartedly. Witnessing the great empathy of our learners and being concerned citizens raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness! We had a fabulous bake sale with delicious goodies made by our talented staff and learner. There was also exciting games and activities for everyone to take part in. We raised money help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. We came together as a school community and had a blast while supporting a great cause! It was an absolute privilege to have our very own CEO, Ms. Verma, visit our school to deliver an inspiring and powerful talk about her personal journey and challenges with cancer. Her message of remaining positive about never giving up resonated deeply with all of us, leaving us with a sense of hope and determination. Her presence was a shining example of leadership, strength, resilience and empathy which is at the heart of SIA. Please click here to watch the video. To follow up this incredible talk, we were treated to a captivating performance by our sister school, Dubai Scholars, which showcased the life journey of Ms. Verma. The performance was not only touching but also a powerful reminder of the real-life context of the values we hold dear at SIA, such as empathy, agility, and hard work, our VAA’s. I want to extend my gratitude to all who attended these events and to the remarkable support we received from the ‘Friends of SIA.’ Your presence and contributions make our community stronger and more connected than ever. We truly are an awesome community, and I am incredibly proud to be a part of it. In addition to these enriching experiences, I had the distinct honour of representing SIA at the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) last week alongside Mr Danny. We delivered a presentation on ‘How to nurture and build a climate of trust and school development.’ This was a truly engaging and enlightening experience, and I am deeply passionate about giving back and making a difference within our educational community. At SIA we continuously strives for excellence, and the recent weeks have showcased our commitment to sharing best practices and supporting schools on their journey to enhance learner outcomes. These excellence days are essential in helping us to reflect on our strengths and consider the next steps in our development. Please click here to watch the video. This week in secondary we have had lots of amazing news. Our learner leaders supported our new house captains with their first task, creating a music video to go along with our brand new HPL rap! This was a huge success and showcased the creativity and collaboration of our learners. It was great to see them send out the advantages of our HPL style of learning in a medium that makes sense to our whole school community. Our secondary learners have also been hard at work completing half term assessments and studying hard to ensure they showcase the efforts and progress they have made over the first weeks of Term 1. It was great to see our learners focused on doing the best they can and working in conjunction with their teachers to put the next steps of their learning journey in place. In conclusion, these past few weeks have shown us what can be achieved when we come together as a community. I am grateful to each and every one of you for your dedication, support, and unwavering spirit. Together, we can overcome challenges, spread awareness, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. Thank you for being a part of the SIA community. I look forward to more incredible moments and initiatives in the future as we continue to grow and learn together. With gratitude and warm regards, #empathy #makingadifference #positvity #highperformancelearning #learnerleaders #preppy.principal Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and enjoying your weekend. I am writing to express my profound appreciation for the incredible couple of weeks we have recently experienced here at SIA. These weeks have showcased the strength and unity of our school community, and I am delighted to share some of the remarkable highlights with you. First and foremost, our school has been a beacon of support and awareness for Breast Cancer since before I become the Principal and we continue to be. Through various initiatives and events, we came together as a community to raise awareness about this critical issue. It is heartwarming to see how our learners, staff, and parents have embraced this cause wholeheartedly. Witnessing the great empathy of our learners and being concerned citizens raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness! We had a fabulous bake sale with delicious goodies made by our talented staff and learner. There was also exciting games and activities for everyone to take part in. We raised money help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. We came together as a school community and had a blast while supporting a great cause! It was an absolute privilege to have our very own CEO, Ms. Verma, visit our school to deliver an inspiring and powerful talk about her personal journey and challenges with cancer. Her message of remaining positive about never giving up resonated deeply with all of us, leaving us with a sense of hope and determination. Her presence was a shining example of leadership, strength, resilience and empathy which is at the heart of SIA. Please click here to watch the video. To follow up this incredible talk, we were treated to a captivating performance by our sister school, Dubai Scholars, which showcased the life journey of Ms. Verma. The performance was not only touching but also a powerful reminder of the real-life context of the values we hold dear at SIA, such as empathy, agility, and hard work, our VAA’s. I want to extend my gratitude to all who attended these events and to the remarkable support we received from the ‘Friends of SIA.’ Your presence and contributions make our community stronger and more connected than ever. We truly are an awesome community, and I am incredibly proud to be a part of it. In addition to these enriching experiences, I had the distinct honour of representing SIA at the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) last week alongside Mr Danny. We delivered a presentation on ‘How to nurture and build a climate of trust and school development.’ This was a truly engaging and enlightening experience, and I am deeply passionate about giving back and making a difference within our educational community. At SIA we continuously strives for excellence, and the recent weeks have showcased our commitment to sharing best practices and supporting schools on their journey to enhance learner outcomes. These excellence days are essential in helping us to reflect on our strengths and consider the next steps in our development. Please click here to watch the video. This week in secondary we have had lots of amazing news. Our learner leaders supported our new house captains with their first task, creating a music video to go along with our brand new HPL rap! This was a huge success and showcased the creativity and collaboration of our learners. It was great to see them send out the advantages of our HPL style of learning in a medium that makes sense to our whole school community. Our secondary learners have also been hard at work completing half term assessments and studying hard to ensure they showcase the efforts and progress they have made over the first weeks of Term 1. It was great to see our learners focused on doing the best they can and working in conjunction with their teachers to put the next steps of their learning journey in place. In conclusion, these past few weeks have shown us what can be achieved when we come together as a community. I am grateful to each and every one of you for your dedication, support, and unwavering spirit. Together, we can overcome challenges, spread awareness, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. Thank you for being a part of the SIA community. I look forward to more incredible moments and initiatives in the future as we continue to grow and learn together. With gratitude and warm regards, #empathy #makingadifference #positvity #highperformancelearning #learnerleaders #preppy.principal Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and enjoying your weekend. I am writing to express my profound appreciation for the incredible couple of weeks we have recently experienced here at SIA. These weeks have showcased the strength and unity of our school community, and I am delighted to share some of the remarkable highlights with you. First and foremost, our school has been a beacon of support and awareness for Breast Cancer since before I become the Principal and we continue to be. Through various initiatives and events, we came together as a community to raise awareness about this critical issue. It is heartwarming to see how our learners, staff, and parents have embraced this cause wholeheartedly. Witnessing the great empathy of our learners and being concerned citizens raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness! We had a fabulous bake sale with delicious goodies made by our talented staff and learner. There was also exciting games and activities for everyone to take part in. We raised money help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. We came together as a school community and had a blast while supporting a great cause! It was an absolute privilege to have our very own CEO, Ms. Verma, visit our school to deliver an inspiring and powerful talk about her personal journey and challenges with cancer. Her message of remaining positive about never giving up resonated deeply with all of us, leaving us with a sense of hope and determination. Her presence was a shining example of leadership, strength, resilience and empathy which is at the heart of SIA. Please click here to watch the video. To follow up this incredible talk, we were treated to a captivating performance by our sister school, Dubai Scholars, which showcased the life journey of Ms. Verma. The performance was not only touching but also a powerful reminder of the real-life context of the values we hold dear at SIA, such as empathy, agility, and hard work, our VAA’s. I want to extend my gratitude to all who attended these events and to the remarkable support we received from the ‘Friends of SIA.’ Your presence and contributions make our community stronger and more connected than ever. We truly are an awesome community, and I am incredibly proud to be a part of it. In addition to these enriching experiences, I had the distinct honour of representing SIA at the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) last week alongside Mr Danny. We delivered a presentation on ‘How to nurture and build a climate of trust and school development.’ This was a truly engaging and enlightening experience, and I am deeply passionate about giving back and making a difference within our educational community. At SIA we continuously strives for excellence, and the recent weeks have showcased our commitment to sharing best practices and supporting schools on their journey to enhance learner outcomes. These excellence days are essential in helping us to reflect on our strengths and consider the next steps in our development. Please click here to watch the video. This week in secondary we have had lots of amazing news. Our learner leaders supported our new house captains with their first task, creating a music video to go along with our brand new HPL rap! This was a huge success and showcased the creativity and collaboration of our learners. It was great to see them send out the advantages of our HPL style of learning in a medium that makes sense to our whole school community. Our secondary learners have also been hard at work completing half term assessments and studying hard to ensure they showcase the efforts and progress they have made over the first weeks of Term 1. It was great to see our learners focused on doing the best they can and working in conjunction with their teachers to put the next steps of their learning journey in place. In conclusion, these past few weeks have shown us what can be achieved when we come together as a community. I am grateful to each and every one of you for your dedication, support, and unwavering spirit. Together, we can overcome challenges, spread awareness, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. Thank you for being a part of the SIA community. I look forward to more incredible moments and initiatives in the future as we continue to grow and learn together. With gratitude and warm regards, #empathy #makingadifference #positvity #highperformancelearning #learnerleaders #preppy.principal Mr. James | Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this letter finds you all in great spirits, good health and looking forward to your weekend. I wanted to take a moment to share with you what an incredible week it has been here at SIA this week. It’s been filled with exciting opportunities to celebrate learning, connect with our wonderful parents, and recognise the remarkable achievements of our school community. This week has been a true testament to the vibrant and nurturing environment that SIA provides for our learners. The weekly “I in kind,” was as always a real privilege as our learners demonstrated kindness, empathy, and compassion toward one another. This week, I had Mr. Andy, our Assistant Head in Secondary, join me, and we both reflected on how heartwarming it was to witness the genuine care and support our learners have for their peers. Please click here to watch the video. The EYFS Phonics parent workshop, hosted by Ms. Heather, was not only well attended but I was impressed with the level of interaction and learning that occurred. It was a fantastic opportunity for our parents to actively engage in their child’s education and gain valuable insights into our phonics curriculum. We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for your child’s success, and events like this reinforce that partnership. This week in EYFS it was great to see our learners so excited about our HPL assemblies that take place every week. We have a ‘Scholars Shining Star’ from each class who has shown a VAA or ACP toward their peers. What was truly amazing was hearing the learners explain why they are the shining star and using words such as ‘Empathy’ and ‘Hard Working’. Our learners are so proud of each other for being their class ‘Shining Star’. We celebrated World Teachers Day, a day dedicated to expressing our thanks to our teachers who make a significant difference in our learners’ lives every day. Our teachers work tirelessly to inspire, guide, and develop our HPL learning ‘ecosystem’ for our learners, and I, for one, am very grateful because making a difference is what drives me as an educator. Thank you to our lovely teachers for their unwavering commitment to our SIA community. We also had a little role reversal to celebrate Teacher’s Day, where our Learner Leadership and Sixth Form Learners taught some classes for our teachers to give them a well-deserved break! It was great to see our learners take on these responsibilities and they even dressed up as particular teachers for the occasion! This was another learner-led initiative that saw our community come together to celebrate one another on a very special day. Huge thanks as always to Ms. Fareeha and Mr. Andy for supporting the learners with their plans! Please click here to watch the video. Last but certainly not least, our Primary Book Look was a resounding success. It was heartening to see parents and learners exploring the learning world together, and fostering a love for reading that I hope will last a lifetime. Ms. Tanita and I were discussing how our learners build fluency which is so important to help with all their skills across the curriculum. It also helps expand their imagination and vocabulary skills. Myself and Mr. Danny witnessed some fantastic decoding skills and blending using their phonics. Keep reading and watch those reading skills soar! I personally had the privilege of meeting and interacting with many parents this week, and the positive feedback and comments about SIA’s development and progress were both uplifting and motivating. Your support and involvement in your child’s education are invaluable, and it reinforces our shared commitment to providing the best possible learning experience for our learners. In closing, I want to express my gratitude to the entire SIA community – learners, parents, teachers, and those staff members that support behind the scenes – for making this week a truly remarkable one. It’s moments like these that remind us of the extraordinary potential that exists within our SIA community, and I am excited to continue this journey of growth and HPL learning together. #bethebestyoucanbe #worldteachersday #HPL #wearescholars #preppyprincipal #learningecosystem #loveforreading Take care Mr. James Batts Principal Read More

Dear SIA Community, I hope this message finds you well and looking forward to a lovely weekend. I wanted to take a moment to express how much I’ve missed being at SIA this week due to illness. Seeing all of you come into school in the morning is truly my favourite part of the day, and I can’t wait to be back with you all on Monday. Don’t forget to give me a high five and tell me about what you got up to over the weekend. I’m also excited to share that Mr. Danny has kindly promised me the opportunity to spend some time reading with our Primary learners in the new corridor reading space next week. This is something I’m really looking forward to and is a testament to the collaborative and imaginative spirit of our HPL learning ‘eco system’. Speaking of imagination, I was so impressed with year 5 and their exploration of the stars. They created solar systems and were given the chance to ask those burning questions as they explored and learnt about space. I was so impressed to see the Year 5 video that showed great collaboration and opportunities for feedback, which we know has a great impact on how we learn and progress. To view the video, Please Click here. I have to let you in on a little secret – I’m a Star Trek fan! Yes, that’s right, your Principal is a Trekkie! It’s also wonderful to know that our CEO, Ms. Verma, shares a love for sci-fi and enjoys watching Star Wars movies. We both believe in the philosophy of “shooting for the stars” and never giving up until we reach our goals. This is what HPL is all about as we work hard and persevere until we reach our goal. You may have noticed the “Apollo Thinking” stickers on the walls around the school, which reflect this mindset. I can’t help but wonder if we have some future astronauts among us at SIA. In our culture of high expectations, I believe we certainly do. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll receive an invitation to join one of our learners on a journey into outer space! We were thrilled to be able to announce the incredible learner leaders who will be guiding us through the academic year. The Head Boy and Head Girl have been chosen, along with our esteemed HPL ambassadors and deputy roles. Our learner leaders were truly inspiring last year and I am certain we will see the same level of dedication this year. Mr. Andy tells me that we have already begun integrating our learner leaders into various projects that will link to sustainability, charity and supporting our empathetic culture. I am also pleased that we have entered the next stages of our internship program. Our learners will have the opportunity to showcase their unique skill sets and express their interest in specific roles by submitting videos. This initiative provides a valuable platform for our learners to gain practical experience and model what an HPL learner looks like at SIA. I would like to thank all our parents for taking the time to attend the various daily meetings we have been holding at the school. The attendance across all year groups has been fantastic, and I am eagerly looking forward to seeing our parent community become more involved in various aspects of school life this year. I received some lovely emails about both the Primary and Secondary parent meetings, as well as our iGCSE and A Level-specific coffee evening with Secondary parents. Fostering a strong and supportive sense of community is super important to us at SIA as we aim to continue to nurture and empower our learners through the VAA’s and ACP’s on their journey to become global citizens. I would like to commend our learners for the continued dedication to learning, exploration, and creativity as we move boldly into this academic year. #bethebestyoucanbe #highperformancelearning #preppyprincipal #parentengagement #shootforthestars #wearescholars Take care James Batts Principal Read More