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Dates for your Diary

Thu, May 2nd
Proms in the Park

Sun, May 5th-Thu, May 9th
Classes and Teams Photos
Schedule

Sun, Jun 2nd-Wed, Jun 5th
Arabic Week

Wed, Jun 5th
Time 3 pm to 4 pm
Parent Information Session
Years 5 and 6

Thu, Jun 6th
Israa and Miraaj Public Holiday

Thu, Jun 13th
Star Enterprise Afternoon
More Details to Follow

Tue, Jun 25th
Last day of Term for Pupils

Principal's Updates

March 24th 2013

Dear Parents

I am very sorry to inform you that Mrs Lynne, who was one of our Year 3 Teachers until she left the School in May 2012, has sadly passed away after a very courageous fight against a serious form of cancer.

I received an email from Paul, her husband, on Friday informing me that she had died peacefully in her sleep with her family at her side.  As Paul stated in his email: Lynne had put up an amazing fight, defying all the doctors' predictions. He then went on to say that I know Lynne would want me to pass on her thanks to you for all your support, not only during this last year but also throughout her time at Star. She loved teaching at Star and I know that she will take with her fantastic memories of her time with you.

Lynne was one of the original Team of Teachers who helped to open the School in 2008.  Over her three years with us she made a huge contribution to making Star International School, Umm Sheif, so successful.  We owe her a tremendous debt for her dedication and commitment.

Lynne was a very special Member of our School Community.  She will be sadly missed by all those Children, Parents and Colleagues whose lives she touched.

The pain of loss will, of course, be most acutely borne by Lynne's husband, Paul, their children Matt and Claire, other Members of their Family and their circle of Friends.  On behalf of the STAR Family I extend my condolences to all at this time of bereavement.

However, amidst this sadness we should not forget to celebrate and give thanks for Lynne and all she stood for during her lifetime.

Michael

During her visit last Christmas, Mrs Lynne informed us of her desire to set up a fund raising link to support Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Please click on the below link to learn more on how you can contribute.

You can also download the below file to learn more about Pancreatic Cancer.

Extra Curricular Activities

Well resourced activities with suitably qualified and experienced teachers / coaches, definitely provide each individual with a variety of challenges and experiences which positvely supplements Curriculum based learning. It is not just a 'question of sport' although we now compete competitively with our teams in organised leagues and tournaments, but maintaining a balance between academic pursuits and those which are aimed at improving socialisation and leadership skills.

There is no question that the high quality Extra Curricular Programme offered to all our children from Foundation to Secondary ages, significantly enhances the learning opportunities within Star International, Umm Sheif.

We are mindful that any Curriculum, regardless of how well constructed, is subject to time constraints.  Our Extra Curricular Programme broadens possiblities for individuals to further develop their skill base in areas where they have a specific interest, aptitude and/or talent.

Internally provided activities are delivered by our own Staff member and are free of charge to our parents.  External activities are delivered by a number of professional organisations who charge for their services.  We feel that we have got the balance right and this is being proven by the large number of activities on offer and the percentage of places taken based on our current size.  Ofcourse this bespoke programme will grow and evolve along with our school and we will continue to research new avenues for additional inclusion in the future.

Please browse throught the Extra Curricular pages and you will be able to see the wide range of activities currently on offer.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us for additional information.

SPRING HOLIDAY CAMPS 2013

  • Elite Football Academy – offering an extensive multi-sports programme in our Sports Hall.  Feel free to 'dip in and dip out' according to your holiday plans.
  • Budo Juku – Martial Arts Easter Camp.  Offering a selection of Karate, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts.  Again choose your own programme to suit your needs.
  • Du Gym – Not just a Gymnastics Camp but also trampolining, rhythmic gymnastics, conditioning and gymnastic dance. Sunday – Wednesday also provides families with great flexibility.

DuGym Easter Camp 2013

  • Du Dive - One and two hour sessions at the Sheikh Hamdam Complex, held by Tom Roberts, the UAE National Dive Coach.
  • Iqids – Creative Expression and Team Building Games in classroom based and mini-sports activities.

Look through our Extra Curricular Website pages and the school noticeboards for contact details and further information.

Contacts

Extracurricular

Telephone

E-contact

Dugym

971 50 5536283

suzanne@dugym.com

Turning Pointe

800 32623

info@turningpointe.ae

Elite Football Coaching

971 56 114 5218

http://www.elite-fc.ae

 

info@elite-fc.ae

Eurosport Training & Martial Arts Club

971 50 6465139

kankoday@hotmail.com

ASA Languages

French and Italian

971 50 3155712

 

Arabic 971 50 4503849

machaia@hotmail.com

 

emahilal@eim.ae

KidzArt

971 55 222 0129

hetal15@emirates.net.ae

Ideal Basketball

971 56 131 0080

971 50 9884614

The Music Institute

971 4 424 3818

admin@tmi.ae

iQids

971 4 395 9007

http://www.iqids.com/index.html

 

Katis Aquatots

971 50 5446638

katisaquatots.natasha@gmail.com

Centre for Musical Arts

971 4 3418872

www.cmadubai.com

 

Du Dive

971 55 645 8478

tom.dudive@yahoo.com

 

Katis Aquatots

 

Katisaquatots.natasha@gmail.com

 

Capoeira

971 50 922 80 26

dyro@levelupskills.com

 

Dubai Area Divers

971 50 213 5140

info@dubaiareadivers.com

 

Indoor Youth Hockey

971 55 364 3464

971 50 944 6172

(after 2pm weekdays)

dubaiyouthhockey@gmail.com

 

Budo Juku

 

971 50 2893981

budojuku@yahoo.co.uk

Clay Modelling

971 50 365 2151

artworld15@hotmail.com

 

Robotics

Alok Gupta:
+971 50 4562518
alok@coreintel.net

Rina Dave :
+971 50 5585680
rina@coreintel.net

Sreejit Chakrabarty :
+971 55 9744923
sreejit@coreintel.net

info@coreintel.net

www.coreintel.net

Chess Club

971 50 502 8145

alexandrachess@yahoo.com

 

Foundation Yoga

971 50 559 7137

info@keenheal.com

Creative Expression

971 4 395 9007

http://www.iqids.com/index.html

 

Street Jazz Dance

971 50 1146829

victoria@diversechoreography.com

www.diversechoreography.com

 

To enquire about hiring our facilities please email CathyW.ummsheif@starintlschools.com

Downloads

Extra Curricular Activities List April 2013
Dubai Area Divers March2013
Extra Curricular Activities List January 2013
Extra Curricular Activities List September 2012

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