Primary, enrolled its first pupils <strong>in</strong> 2016; whilst work cont<strong>in</strong>ued on Phase 2, the Senior School, for Years 7 and 8, which opened for the <strong>2018</strong>/19 academic year. Plans to complete the f<strong>in</strong>al Phase of the Senior School are <strong>in</strong> place for 2019/20. Throughout <strong>in</strong>itial negotiations it was conditional that the School’s facilities must compliment the high standard of education offered at RGSGQ. This is prevalent with the School’s state-of-the-art resources, spacious classrooms, first-class sports facilities, a swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool and fully-equipped playground; and where specialist subjects benefit from a Science lab, IT Suite and Music Technology room. <strong>The</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>ed efforts of all parties concerned which <strong>in</strong>clude the Chairman, the Govern<strong>in</strong>g Body and the Head of School, serve to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> and preserve the RGS’s educational expectations of all round excellence. Academic Programme and Extra-Curricular Activities <strong>The</strong> School follows a bespoke British Curriculum, which <strong>in</strong>cludes the RGS enhanced Learn<strong>in</strong>g Habits. <strong>The</strong>se Learn<strong>in</strong>g Habits <strong>in</strong>clude the ability to learn with creativity, to work effectively with others, to be reflective and to take responsibility for a pupil’s own learn<strong>in</strong>g and organisation. From this, pupils achieve the outstand<strong>in</strong>g academic progress for which the School is renowned, and equips them with life skills for the challenges they will face beyond life at the RGS. <strong>The</strong>y will have the know-how, the ability, social skills and confidence to achieve their ambitions. At the RGS, learn<strong>in</strong>g extends beyond the classroom. An extended day is available to all pupils. Each term offers a wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) across the whole school, from Early Years to Key Stage 3. Parents and pupils are encouraged to provide <strong>in</strong>put as to the k<strong>in</strong>d of ECAs they would like the School to offer and currently they <strong>in</strong>clude: Science Club; M<strong>in</strong>dfulness; Music Technology; Football (Boys & Girls); Creative Writ<strong>in</strong>g; Art Club; Gymnastics; Book Club; Cook<strong>in</strong>g; Drama; Sensory Play; Variety Sports; Ukelele, Guitar & Keyboard Club; Maths Club; Sew<strong>in</strong>g Club, S<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g, Arabic; French and more. ECAs are varied throughout the academic year to <strong>in</strong>spire and motivate pupils’ <strong>in</strong>terest; as are the RGS whole school events which <strong>in</strong>volve parents and pupils participat<strong>in</strong>g together <strong>in</strong> a vibrant sett<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>International</strong> Day, <strong>Qatar</strong> National Day and the Annual Spr<strong>in</strong>g Fair, among others. <strong>The</strong> RGS aspires to br<strong>in</strong>g families together. With the commitment and dedication of an active Parents’ Association, alongside an army of enthusiastic parent volunteers, regular weekend picnics, monthly coffee morn<strong>in</strong>gs and whole school events allow for a strong bond to develop amongst pupils and parents alike. Whole School Community and Achievements <strong>The</strong> RGS offers a diverse range of <strong>in</strong>itiatives to encourage the academic and personal growth of its pupils. Display<strong>in</strong>g and celebrat<strong>in</strong>g pupils’ work is essential for build<strong>in</strong>g self-confidence. <strong>The</strong> weekly Thursday ‘Achievement Assembly’ recognises and praises those pupils who have excelled dur<strong>in</strong>g the week and demonstrated one or more of the RGS Learn<strong>in</strong>g Habits, such as teamwork, <strong>in</strong>dependence and reason<strong>in</strong>g. Superstar Certificates are presented for academic achievement and excellent all round behavior. Trophies are presented to the ‘Class of the Week’ for attendance and punctuality. Good manners and healthy eat<strong>in</strong>g are rewarded with an <strong>in</strong>vitation to jo<strong>in</strong> the Head of School for lunch at the Top Table. <strong>The</strong> highly effective rewards system acknowledges and celebrates the achievements and successes of all RGSGQ pupils. Throughout the year, awareness days and specific topic weeks are held to promote areas of learn<strong>in</strong>g; such as Health Week, Book Week, Art Week, Maths Week and more. While regular Parents’ Workshops are offered to encourage an understand<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>volvement <strong>in</strong> their child’s learn<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>clude Early Years Phonics and Early Years Writ<strong>in</strong>g Workshops; Parents’ Maths Workshops and a Read<strong>in</strong>g Comprehension Workshop. Each contribut<strong>in</strong>g towards the development and collaboration of the whole school community. T R 54 02 | December <strong>2018</strong> | T H E TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success
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