THE CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PARENT INFORMATION BOOKLET 2020/2021
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THE CAMBRIDGE HIGH
SCHOOL
PARENT INFORMATION
BOOKLET
2020/2021
Version 1 - 5th August 2019MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We are still in very unprecedented and uncertain times due to COVID-19. The last academic year certainly
did not end in a normal way and the new academic year will begin with the partial re-opening of school
and face to face and distance learning taking place.
I would like to welcome back all of our returning parents, and say a very warm welcome to our new
parents to the Cambridge High School ‘family’. Cambridge High School has a strong reputation within Abu
Dhabi and the GEMS Education group. We are a good school (ADEK Inspection November 2019), on a
journey to become outstanding and to become world class, through our involvement in High Performance
Learning.
We are fortunate to be blessed with a school full of wonderful, talented and culturally diverse students
and staff who have strong and positive relationships, which lead to very positive educational outcomes. At
Cambridge High School we not only deliver excellent academics, we support all of our students on their
own personal journey to become well rounded global citizens, who will play a part in shaping the future of
our world.
At GEMS Education, we see genius in every child. I, along with my staff, see it every day in your children,
and it is a real privilege.
The mantra through which I believe we can succeed is that of know, like and trust. I believe it is our USP, I
want you, and the students, to get to know our staff, in turn, you will like us and, most importantly, you
will then trust us to do the very best for your children.
The one final thing I want every parent to do is to encourage their child to read for a minimum of 15
minutes every day so that they can develop their language skills, which will lead to better understanding
and, ultimately, better outcomes.
Our door is always open at CHS, dialogue is positively encouraged and I want you to feel that you are
genuinely part of the CHS ‘family’.
I look forward to meeting many of you both virtually and in person, when allowed, throughout the school
year and assure you of my 100% commitment to leading the school in the best possible way.
Steve
Stephen Brecken
Principal/CEO
2|PageAIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
• Foster in all of our students a keen interest in learning and in striving for the highest levels of academic
achievement.
• Offer a modern and relevant curriculum in line with the National Curriculum for England.
• Help students develop lively, enquiring minds with the ability to question, argue rationally and apply
themselves to tasks and physical skills.
• Help students acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to life in a dynamically changing world.
• Help students to use language and life skills effectively and efficiently.
• Instill a respect for moral values.
• Encourage students to be appreciative of and sensitive to different cultures and traditions.
• Provide students with opportunities to develop their skills in both cognitive and affective areas of
education.
• Operate a discipline policy that is consistent, fair and firm.
• Maintain frequent and open relations with parents in recognition that education is a partnership.
• Provide students with the care and direction that will encourage personal, social, physical, ethical and
academic well-being.
SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION
The Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi is a safe, caring and supportive school, which values praise,
enjoyment, respect and honesty in all we do. Our priority is to the health, safety and well-being of the
entire school community and we take our safeguarding and child protection responsibilities very seriously.
We recognize our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.
We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We
are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive
effective support, protection and justice.
Our staff are trained on Safeguarding and Child Protection and are fully aware of their responsibilities to
report any concerns they may have to the DSL.
The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is Kuki Tyagi (Vice Principal)
Contact details: email: k.tyagi_chs@gemsedu.com Tel: +971 (0) 50 204 4319
The deputy designated safeguarding lead is Stephen Brecken (Principal)
Contact details: email: s.brecken_chs@gemsedu.com Tel: +971 (0) 58 971 3495
The nominated child protection governor is Shaikh Sarfraz
Contact details: email: shaikh.s1_uis@gemsedu.com
The Principal is Stephen Brecken
Contact details: email: email: s.brecken_chs@gemsedu.com Tel: +971 (0) 58 971 3495
3|Page2020/2021 TERM DATES
Winter Term
Sunday 30th August 2020 to Thursday 10th December 2020
Half term
Break up at end of school day on Thursday 18th October 2020
School begins at 8am on Sunday 25th October 2020
Spring Term
Sunday 3rd January 2021 to Thursday 25th March 2021
Half term
Break up at end of school day on Sunday 14th February 2021
School begins 8am on Sunday 21st February 2021
Summer Term
Sunday 11th April 2021 to Monday 5th July 2021
Summer break
Break up at end of school day on Monday 5th July 2021
Please do not take your children out of school outside of term dates without prior written permission
from the Phase Leader and/or Vice Principal
THE SCHOOL DAY
School will start at 8am for students on face-to-face learning and for those on distance learning at home.
There will be a daily form time for all students at the start of each day. School will finish at 2.15pm there
will be no ECA’s or after school activities until we are given permission by the regulatory authorities to
resume them.
Students will have breaks during the school day however, these may be staggered, and the majority of
students will have to remain in their classroom for break to reduce gatherings around school. It will be very
helpful for students to bring their own food to school however, the canteen will be doing a delivery service
to classrooms.
From Sunday 30th August, parents are not permitted to enter the school without a negative COVID-19 test
result, valid within 72 hours. We will have a holding area for picking your child up at the end of school.
Meetings during the school day with Leadership and staff will need to be by appointment and will have to
take place online.
4|PagePrimary School
Timings
Form Time 8.00 to 8.10
Lesson 1 8.10 to 9.05
Lesson 2 9.05 to 10.00
Break 10.00 to 10.15
Lesson 3 10.15 to 11.10
Lesson 4 11.10 to 12.05
Break 12.05 to 12.25
Lesson 5 12.25 to 1.20
Lesson 6 1.20 to 2.15
Secondary School
Timings
Form Time 8.00 to 8.10
Lesson 1 8.10 to 9.05
Lesson 2 9.05 to 10.00
Lesson 3 10.00 to 10.55
Break 10.55 to 11.10
Lesson 4 11.10 to 12.05
Lesson 5 12.05 to 1.00
Break 1.00 to 1.20
Lesson 6 1.20 to 2.15
5|PageEXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
• Stephen Brecken – Principal (s.brecken_chs@gemsedu.com)
• Kuki Tyagi – Vice Principal (k.tyagi_chs@gemsedu.com)
• Nick Crafts – Assistant Principal (n.crafts_chs@gemsedu.com)
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
• Phase Leader for Early Years / Lower Primary: Anne Marie de Beer (a.debeer_chs@gemsedu.com)
• Phase Leader for Upper Primary: Cony Alphonso (c.alphonso_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Primary Curriculum Leader English, Maths and Science: Fiona Goss (f.goss_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Phase Leader for Key Stage 3: Angelo Gonsalvez (a.gonsalvez_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Phase Leader for Key Stage 4: Binu Azeez (b.azeez_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Phase Leader for Key Stage 5: Tharani Mallikarjunan (m.mallikarjuna_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of English: Shameela Khan (s.khan6_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of Maths: Gabriela Silcau (g.silcau_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of Science: Sekkie van Eeden (s.vaneeden_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of Creative and Performing Arts: Jelena Marijan (j.marijan_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of Business: Binu Azeez (b.azeez_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of Humanities: Faiza Lone (f.lone_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of MoE Subjects: Ala Al Sheik (a.alsheikh1_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Director of ICT and Innovation: Frithi Francis (f.antony_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Data Manager and Examinations Officer: Frincy Francis (f.francis_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Head of Inclusion: Erika van Eeden (s.vaneeden1_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Events Co-ordinator: Meg Dutta (m.dutta_chs@gemsedu.com )
ARABIC LEADERSHIP TEAM
• Director of MoE Subjects: Ala Al Sheik (a.alsheikh1_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Head of Arabic A: Hagier Hussein (h.hussein_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Head of Arabic B: Ahmed Ibrahim Abdel-Wahed (a.abdelwahed_chs@gemsedu.com )
• Head of Islamic and UAE Social Studies: Asma Abu Bakr Rashed (a.rashed_chs@gemsedu.com )
If you wish to contact school about any administration matters, please phone school or email
reception_chs@gemsedu.com
6|PagePRIMARY HOMEROOM AND FORM TUTORS
In Primary school we have homeroom teachers from FS2 to Year 4.
In Year 5 and 6 a teacher is assigned to each class, but specialist teachers teach the children
Year Class Teacher Email Ids Room
FS2 A Ms Liridona l.bicku_chs@gemsedu.com G4
FS2 B Ms Cornelia (Conny) c.bernhard_chs@gemsedu.com G5
FS2 C Ms Jyotsna j.tripathi_chs@gemsedu.com G6
FS2 D Ms Jessa j.andres_chs@gemsedu.com G8
FS2E Ms Shannon s.terrana_chs@gemsedu.com G9
1A Ms Esther e.okwara_chs@gemsedu.com G1
1B Ms Ferlina f.aldaba_chs@gemsedu.com G2
1C Ms Shalini s.kumar2_chs@gemsedu.com G3
1D Ms Linda l.lawrence_chs@gemsedu.com G11
1E Ms Farah f.farid_chs@gemsedu.com G10
2A Ms Faiza Chaudhary f.chaudhary_chs@gemsedu.com F11
2B Ms Fathen f.ghanem_chs@gemsedu.com F1
2C Ms Friya f.friya_chs@gemsedu.com F10
2D Ms Mumtaz m.banu_chs@gemsedu.com F8
2E Ms Mary m.gonsalvez_chs@gemsedu.com F9
3A Ms Salma s.khan_chs@gemsedu.com F5
3B Ms Mia m.esterhuyse_chs@gemsedu.com F4
3C Ms Roberta r.perrone_chs@gemsedu.com F7
3D Ms Priyanka p.jha_chs@gemsedu.com F6
3E Ms Khadija k.sufia_chs@gemsedu.com F3
4A Ms Kristina k.stanova_chs@gemsedu.com F17
4B Mr Sanjay s.willem_chs@gemsedu.com F18
4C Mr Willem Esterhuyse w.esterhuyse_chs@gemsedu.com F 19
4D Ms Merrin m.bhupesh_chs@gemsedu.com F20
4E Ms Shereen s.kola_chs@gemsedu.com F16
7|Page5A Ms Blessy b.mathews_chs@gemsedu.com F35
5B Mr Joseph Isaac j.isaac_chs@gemsedu.com F25
5C Ms Sana s.danish_chs@gemsedu.com F26
5D Ms Fiona f.goss_chs@gemsedu.com F23
5E Ms Nazia Abbas r.abbas_chs@gemsedu.com F24
6 B1 Ms Branka b.stevanovic_chs@gemsedu.com S3
6 B2 Ms Kateryna k.sygydiuk_chs@gemsedu.com S5
6 B3 Ms Reema Cardoza r.cardoza_chs@gemsedu.com S4
6 G1 Ms Rim r.soliman_chs@gemsedu.com S1
6 G2 Ms Saima s.ali_chs@gemsedu.com S2
SECONDARY FORM TUTORS
In the secondary school, each section will have a form tutor who is the initial point of contact for both
student and parent, along with the Phase Leader.
Year Form Teacher Email Ids
7G1 Ms Kiruba k.rejini_chs@gemsedu.com
7G2 Ms Shaki s.ali4_chs@gemsedu.com
7B1 Mr Soumyajit s.choudhary_chs@gemsedu.com
7B2 Mr Johan j.vanwyk_chs@gemsedu.com
8G1 Ms Agnes a.lepcha_chs@gemsedu.com
8G2 Ms Lina Safa l.safa_chs@gemsedu.com
8B1 Mr Ghouse m.ghouse_chs@gemsedu.com
8B2 Mr Joseph Mezher j.mezher_chs@gemsedu.com
9G1 Ms Liudmila l.khrypava_chs@gemsedu.com
9G2 Ms Anita Roy r.anita_chs@gemsedu.com
9B1 Mr Jacobus j.dewit_chs@gemsedu.com
9B2 Ms Uzma Hassan u.hassan_chs@gemsedu.com
10G1 Ms Karthika k.prasad_chs@gemsedu.com
8|Page10G2 Ms Fatima Vukusic f.vukusic_chs@gemsedu.com
10G3 Ms Zubaida z.iftikhar_chs@gemsedu.com
10B1 Ms Anu Muthalaly a.muthalaly_chs@gemsedu.com
10B2 Mr Neo K Game n.goitsemangkg1_chs@gemsedu.com
11G1 Ms Azra a.noorulla_chs@gemsedu.com
11G2 Ms Dhanya d.narayanan_chs@gemsedu.com
11B1 Ms Michele m.braganza_chs@gemsedu.com
11B2 Mr Retheesh r.abraham_chs@gemsedu.com
12G1 Ms Krishnapriya k.sonuraj_chs@gemsedu.com
12G2 Ms Jenny j.lyn_chs@gemsedu.com
12B1 Ms Linda Rodrigues l.rodrigues_chs@gemsedu.com
12B2 Ms Nasreen Taj h.taj_chs@gemsedu.com
13G1 Ms Sabeena Hussain s.ahmedhussain_chs@gemsedu.com
13G2 Ms Divya d.agarwal_chs@gemsedu.com
13B1 Mr Syed Nasir s.hussainrazvi_chs@gemsedu.com
13B2 Ms Rashmi Siva r.sivasubraman_chs@gemsedu.com
ADMINISTRATION STAFFS
Parent Relations
Ms. Nesma Ahmed n.ahmed1_chs@gemsedu.com
Executive
Government Relations
Ms. Asma Abdullah Haj a.haj_chs@gemsedu.com
Executive – ADEK /eSIS
Student Counsellor Ms. Sumaiyah Kariem s.kariem_chs@gemsedu.com
HR Manager and
Ms. Niveditha Rajkumar
Executive Secretary for n.rajkumar_chs@gemsedu.com
(Nive)
Principal
School Registrar Ms. Anu Sreekumar a.sreekumar_chs@gemsedu.com
Assistant Registrar Ms. Janice D’Souza j.dsouza_chs@gemsedu.com
Receptionists Ms. Erene and Ms. Samera reception_chs@gemsedu.com
9|PageData Manager and
Ms. Frincy Francis f.francis_chs@gemsedu.com
Exam Officer
SIMS and Phoenix
Mr. Frinson Francis f.frinson_chs@gemdedu.com
Manager
ICT Networking
Mr. Rahul Pillai r.pillai_chs@gemsedu.com
Manager
Transport Manager
Mr. Jomy James james@bbt.ae
(BBT)
Manager of School
Mr. Sunith Hamza s.hamza_chs@gemsedu.com
Operations (MSO)
Mr. Sreekumar
Accountant s.manikantan_chs@gemsedu.com
Manikantan
Assistant Accountant Mr. Deepu Thomas d.thomas_chs@gemsedu.com
Cashier Mr. Upendran Panneri u.panneri_chs@Gemsedu.com
Clinic Nurses
nurse_chs@gemsedu.com
FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING
For those parents who have chosen face to face learning on alternate days the children will be housed in
‘macro-bubbles’ within the school building. There are 3 macro bubbles in school;
1. FS2 and Year 1
2. Year 2 and Year 3
3. Year 4, 5 and 6
Each macro bubble will have specific classrooms allocated and only certain teachers will teach within each
macro bubble. No teacher will cross macro bubbles, unless they have specific contact tracing permission
from the regulatory authorities. Secondary teachers will not enter any of the primary macro bubbles.
Children attending school for face-to-face learning will do so on alternate days so they will be in school one
day, at home the next and so on.
Students who are attending school for face to face learning who are in Year 2or above MUST wear a mask at
all times.
10 | P a g eREMOTE LEARNING
For those children whose parents have opted for remote learning, they will attend the lesson live as they are
being streamed from the classroom. They will receive the same lesson each day as those students on face-
to-face learning in primary school. All secondary students will have remote learning for the first 4 weeks of
term with secondary staff delivering online live lessons from school.
PHOENIX CLASSROOM
My Learning is no longer available within GEMS and we are currently transitioning to Phoenix Classroom as
our virtual learning platform. All lesson resources will be uploaded by teachers from the 30 th August and
training for students and parents on how to access Phoenix Classroom will be provided as we start the
academic year.
ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY, DROP OFF and PICK UP
The logistics at the start and end of the school day will be particularly challenging as we adapt to the return
to school of students under our COVID re-opening model. If you are picking your child/children up at the
end of the school day, then please ensure you are on time and collect them from the holding area. If
there is an emergency that is causing you to run late then please inform reception as soon as possible.
Recent guidance from the regulatory authority means that, for Term 1, parents have the choice for their
children to attend school as per our re opening model of alternate days, or for them to remain at home full
time, doing distance learning. Please remember that secondary school students in Year 7 to Year 13 are
on full time distance learning for the first 4 weeks of the academic year. Parents have the opportunity to
review their decision within the first 2 weeks of term, after that whatever they choose is final for Term 1.
Whatever option you choose as a parent your child must attend lessons every day at the stipulated
lesson time.
Attendance will be taken by teachers every lesson in both primary and secondary school classes be that
face to face or online. We will keep a record of any student who is absent, as per ADEK guidelines, and we
will contact parents for an explanation for any absence.
Please refer to the ADEK Parents Guide sent to you recently via email, and a copy of which is available on
the school website for further information.
11 | P a g eACHIEVEMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SYSTEM
Rewarding achievement and good behaviour in school is extremely important, as is dealing with examples
of poor behaviour. We encourage all of the teachers to allocate at least five achievement points for every
behaviour point they give.
Students who accrue achievement points will receive certificates depending upon the number they
achieve. Phase Leaders will closely monitor behaviour points and they will be in regular contact with
parents to discuss any concerns.
In 2020/2021 academic year, we will be linking achievement points to House points. Every adult in school,
teaching, non-teaching and support staff will be a member of one of the 4 houses and parents will also be
members of the same house as their children.
This promotes a sense of belonging for every single member of our school community. The following pages
show what the students can gain achievement points for, and the points allocated for behaviour. These
posters will be on display in every classroom.
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