ISCS Key Stage 3

Orientation
September 2017
 Programme
Recitation of the Quran

Welcome by Samar Murad, School Principal

Wendy Banks Vice Principal
Sara Hollis Vice Principal
Farzana Hussain - Director
Q &A

Refreshments
Samar Murad

School Principal
Teaching & Learning
Wendy Banks
 International Testing
PTE
Assess pupils technical English
skills (spelling, grammar and
punctuation) and reading
comprehension.

PTM
Monitor pupils mathematical
skills and knowledge, in areas
such as number, shape, data
handling and algebra.

PTS
Measure two dimensions of
Identify a pupil's PT Maths science learning: science
developed abilities and PT English content knowledge and
likely academic potential PT Science understanding, and working
scientifically (applying science
skills).
 International Testing
Grade First Term
KG1
KG2 Baseline Baseline Progress Tests
Grade 1
Grade 2 Level 7 PTM and PTE
Grade 3 Level A CAT4 Level 8 PTM, PTE and PTS
Grade 4 Level B CAT4 Level 9 PTM, PTE and PTS
Grade 5 Level 10 PTM, PTE and PTS
Grade 6 Level D CAT4 Level 11 PTM, PTE and PTS
Grade 7 Level 12 PTM and PTE
Grade 8 Level F CAT4 Level 13 PTM, PTE and PTS
Grade 9 Level 14 PTM, PTE and PTS
Grade 10 Level ? PTM, PTE and PTS
How do students learn best?
How do students learn best?
UAE Moral
Education
Sara Hollis
 Purpose
An innovative, engaging curriculum designed
to develop young people of all nationalities
and ages in the UAE with universal principles
and values, that reflect the shared
experiences of humanity.
 Overall Objectives
Allow us to make a
Build Character difference in behaviour
patterns such as resilience,
perseverance, work ethic,
Instill Ethical and discipline
Outlook
Cultivate engaged members
of society
Foster
Community Help our students realise a
better life for themselves

Endear Culture Ensure a sustainable

development of their
country and society
 Impact
Global Level
Local Level
It will develop
It will develop student
responsible, awareness of the
cultured, engaged shared human
adults ready for experience and
the wider make them
globalized world. messengers of
values.
 Expectations

Implement in Grades 1-9

Provide one 45 minute lesson each week
Each week there is one learning outcome
 Structure and Curriculum

Fairness, Settlement, Discovering Me and my

affection family and UAE heritage family
Caring; honesty kinship in the through story Friendship
Tolerance; UAE telling Self-identity
respect for How the UAE Intangible and working
grew into the
difference heritage with others
diverse,
Resilience; What objects Being healthy
inclusive society
perseverance it is today and symbols and staying
can tell us well
 Parental Involvement
At the start of units, we will send home a
letter giving you an overview and learning
outcomes along with recommended activities
to do at home
The learning outcome for the week will be
posted on the weekly scheme
 Get Involved
A primary objective of Moral Education is to enable students
to become engaged members of their community. To that
effect, students, parents and members of the community are
encouraged to participate in the UAEs various community
initiatives:
 Website
You can get more information about the UAE
Moral Education curriculum here:

https://www.moraleducation.ae/
https://www.moraleducation.ae/ar/
 Secondary School Leadership Team
Sr. Farzana Saeed Hussain Secondary Director

Br. Mohamad Saeed Arshe Deputy Secondary Director

Sr. Jahida Janna Head of Science

Sr. Arwa Head of Humanities

Sr. Shaheen (Saida Banu) Head of Art

Br. Talha Head of Quran (Boys)

Sr. Noha Head of Quran (Girls)

 Secondary School Leadership Team
Shk Murtada Head of Arabic (ASL)

Br. Mohd Keshta Head of Arabic

Sr. Areej Head of Islamic & Social Studies (ASL)

Sr. Khitam Head of Islamic (Arabic)

Br. Maddah Head of Social Studies

Br. Muhammad Chudhary Head of Mathematics

 School Expectations
Attendance & Punctuality
School Uniform
Communicates when they need additional support
Follows the Rules
Shares school experiences with you so that you are
aware of his/her school life
Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in
school and go on to college
 Good Communication
Please check the school website BEAM App

Every Wednesday for the weekly scheme

Every Thursday for any letters sent home

At any time when you wish to communicate with a teacher

Join the PTA!

 Recent External Exam Results
iGCSE A*- A = 56.3% (20%)
A*- C= 91.6% (66.3%)
A*- G = 100% ( 98.4% )
UK figures in brackets

100% A*-C pass rate:

English Language, English Literature, Arabic 2nd Language, Classical Arabic

A*-C:
Maths (98.7%), Chemistry (97.3%), ESL (93.6%), Physics (92.2%), Arabic 1st
Language (91.7%), FP Maths (90%)
Q&A