The WellSpring Private School

Dear Parents,

Another exciting week at WellSpring! We celebrated People of Determination week this week – thank you for attending the coffee morning where parents spoke about raising kids with specific needs, and joining in the fun at the People of Determination festival yesterday! WellSpring is a place of inclusion where we learn, love and lead together.

There are many more opportunities for parents to be involved in the upcoming weeks: this afternoon we hope to see many Secondary parents at the College Fair. See the details for the Child Safety workshop next week and Culture Day the week after. And tomorrow we will celebrate Haq Al Laila as we get ready for the month of Ramadan.

Enjoy the week's highlights using the link at the end of the newsletter.

Haq Al Laila

The Holy month of Ramadan is approaching, and Emirati families will be celebrating Haq Al Laila (2 weeks before Ramadan). It is a tradition celebrated in the Gulf region. In the UAE, it is widely celebrated in the Northern Emirates, where children wear traditional clothes and carry colorful woven bags, going door-to-door singing to get nuts and sweets.

Our school will celebrate Haq Al Laila this Friday, February 23rd. From 10 - 11:20am, students will go in rounds to celebrate and collect treats. A group of moms has volunteered to do the setup and bring treats for all students. Students may come to school in Emirati dress on the day, otherwise they need to be in uniform.

If you would like to contribute in any way, please contact Um Mouza from grade 4 at 05666919696.

Looking forward to a festive day!

Child Safety workshop

Empowerment Workshop for Parents and Guardians:

Engage with facilitators who will guide you through the physical, emotional, and social aspects of puberty.
Gain insights into age-appropriate communication strategies.
Learn through practical scenarios and role-plays, allowing you to apply communication strategies in a safe and constructive setting.
Learn strategies to empower your child, building their confidence and resilience during this transformative time.
Connect with other parents who are on the same journey.
Share experiences and build supportive networks
Share your concerns and gain valuable insights to address the unique needs of your child
Receive practical resources and guides to help you

Culture Day

Culture Day, on March 7th, is a day dedicated to celebrating and learning about the wonderful variety of nations and cultures represented within our school. We would love for our whole school community to be involved. Here are some ways:

Be planning and preparing for your child to come to school dressed in something that represents their country/ethnicity.
Be planning to bring food from your country to share.
Make plans to attend! There will be student performances as well as booths to enjoy.
Join the WhatsApp Group for your region that will be sent on WhatsApp. By joining the group, food and decorations can be coordinated for each region.

Below are the countries represented at our school by region. If you see that your country is not listed, please let us know.

Make plans to attend!

Booths will open at 8:45 AM for Secondary students.

There will be a school-wide parade of flag at 9:50 AM followed by EC/Elementary performances (PK-Grade 5). After the EC/Elementary performance, parents are invited to tour the booths with their children.

Secondary Performances (Grade 6-12) will begin at 11:30 AM.

Please note this will be an early dismissal day and students will be dismissed at 12:45 AM.

We look forward to getting to celebrate this day with the families at our school!

Important notice from the Registrar

Emirates IDs

Please make sure to send your child’s Emirates ID to school to hand to their teacher, or Ms. Samah for Secondary students. These are needed to update our students’ profiles on the MOE system, and will be returned promptly.

Admissions season for 2024-25

Admissions season has begun! We’d like to give our current families the priority in registering their other children and friends and/or relatives who may be interested to join WellSpring. You can find the application form here.

Ramadan Reduced Hours

The anticipated school hours for Ramadan are Monday – Thursday: 9am - 1:30pm; Friday: 9am – 12pm.

Drop off will begin at 8:30am and classes will start at 9am.

Looking ahead:

Last day of school

The last day of the 2023-24 school year will be Wednesday, June 26. Final exam week for Secondary will be from June 20 – 21 and June 24 – 26. Please note that exams may not be taken earlier than this. Please refer to Canvas and the calendar for all exam related information.

First day of new school year

The first day of school after the summer vacation, for the new 2024-25 school year, will be Monday, August 26. More details to follow.

Have a look at the highlights of the week here.

Enjoy your weekend!

WellSpring Administration

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