GEMS BISM Welcome Pack

WELCOME BACK!

WELCOME TO OUR BRAND NEW GEMS BISM! 1- Welcome message from Principal, Mrs Janet Brock 2- The GEMS-Factor! 3- Get ready for the school- Important Guidelines 4- 2020-2021 Learning and teaching modes at GEMS BISM 5- Value Based Education- GEMS JEWEL OF KINDNESS & RESPECT 6- Financial facilitation solutions 7- Communications Contacts and important links 9- Follow us on social media! FORMS Please fill and return to school 1- Data update form 2- Medical form CODE OF CONDUCT Please sign and return to school before Oct 1st Code of conduct: -Terms and Conditions - Home School Agreement - Parent Charter - Image And Name Usage Agreement www.bism-cairo.com

WELCOME TO GEMS BISM Dear Parents, Mrs Janet Brock The last six months has been an unprecedented GEMS BISM Principal time in the history of education and our children will still be talking about it to their children in many years to come. I know many of you worry about the impact this may have had on your child’s learning and social wellbeing,and at BISM we have been busy creating an environment that will welcome your child back to school to a place they feel safe and ready to learn. Your children have adapted quickly to change and we are confident that whatever gaps there may be, we as trained professionals will fill those gaps and your child will blossom both academically and socially. We are all looking forward to welcoming your child back into school this week. You are all aware that the drop off and pick up procedures have had to change due to Covid 19 and except for our youngest children you will not be picking your child up from their classroom. Your child will come home this week with the Parent ID tags on lanyards and their own ID tags that they can clip onto their bags. Once received you will use your ID tag as a security measure for picking up your child. The ID tag has a photo of your child on the back. Please show this to the guard or member of staff handing your child over at the end of the day. Until you receive your lanyards if your child is in Y1- 5 the teacher or teaching assistant will be with your child when you collect them. Wishing you a very happy new academic year.

You can be helping your child feel ready for school by: Having their correct uniform ready for school (On PE days they will wear their PE kit to school) Preparing their school bag with: Wipeable pencil case with HB pencils, colouring pencils, eraser, sharpener, white board, white board markers and eraser, scissors, ruler and a glue stick Plastic Apron Labelled water bottle Labelled lunch box Having their hand sanitiser/Anti bacterial wipes Practising wearing their masks to walk in to school as per the guidelines for each year group Practising what social distancing looks like Ensuring they are in good health with no temperature or cough NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

Circulation around school Maintain Social Distance All Primary children will remain in their class bubble and teachers will move around the school. Lockers have been taken out of use to prevent students congregating in one area.   Years 6 – 9 will be allocated a classroom. To avoid the cohort accumulating on any particular floor each floor has been issued to particular year groups. The ground floor will be used for years 6 and 7, the first floor will be assigned to years 8 and 9 and the second floor will be assigned to years 10 – 12. Students in each year group will remain within their own zone. Teachers will rotate to different classrooms instead of students, with the exception of the option subjects in years 10 – 12. Years 10 -12 will be allocated a classroom for English, Mathematics and Arabic studies, but will rotate for their options.  The option choices will be allocated a room based on the minimal amount of movement of students. Due to the rotation of students with options, the furniture in these rooms will be sanitised before the students enter the class. NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

ARRANGEMENTS FOR A SPECIAL START TO THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 Mode of Learning Operational teaching arrangements Arrangements FS1 to Y3 Students- FS1 to Y3 Full Face to Face but with Face covering are optional appropriate social for younger students based upon parental preference. distancing achieved through limiting class size Students- Y4 and above to a maximum of 20 (often Face coverings (Mask or less) Face Shield) worn over mouth and nose required on Y4-Y8 campus at all times on buses, entering and leaving Blended learning, with school, around the campus alternative day 50% Face to and entering and leaving lessons (may be taken off Face and 50 % Enhanced during lessons once seated Remote Learning with and socially distanced). synchronous live lessons Staff Y9-Y12 Face coverings (Mask or Face Shield) worn over Full Face to Face with mouth and nose required social distancing and split on campus for all staff at groups as necessary for all times (teaching, core subjects. administration and support).

THE GEMS DIFFERENCE! YOUR CHILD IS READY FOR THE FUTURE! STEM Internship Education for Programme for FS2- Y5 Y10-Y12 Career Skills Value- Led Opportunities Education with for students Rewards Exclusive Free Global access to IBM Innovation courses with Competitions certificates For more information- Contact GEMS BISM Innovation Lead- Mrs Preeti Tikamdas

We seek to encourage our students to grow and develop their personal and interpersonal qualities. We also value our partnership with parents GEMS JEWELS aim to encourage all of our students to think about being Kind (Respectful, Empathetic, Helpful and Compassionate are all kind qualities) to parents, grandparents and siblings at home.

GEMS JEWELS OF KINDNESS AND RESPECT REWARDING GOOD BEHAVIOUR Good behaviour will be recognised. Every act of kindness your child does at school or home will count! We celebrate good behaviour and acts of kindness in different ways. JEWELS WALL display is in the centre of our school as it is  where we will have child(ren)'s names and photos in recognition of their acts of kindness at home, or school.

WE Providing a number of SUPPORT smart financial facilitation YOUR solutions to support school JOURNEY fee payment Online-Cashless Payment solutions Multiple service providers to choose your most convenient flexible instalment plans up to 12 months Online Payment CIB ValU Gateway 0% Interests Minimal Parework, Instalment Plans Instalment Plans Fast approval For more details, please visit the PRE Office or contact: [email protected] +2010222 300 14/ 15/16

GREAT NEWS- is now onboard! As part of our continuing  effort to provide safe and convenient payment solutions for our parents that also work as a relief for parents financial concerns, we are delighted to announce ValU as an additional financial facilitation solution for our GEMS Egypt parents! With ValU, you can now spread school payments and pay comfortably on instalments with a competitively low interest rate as easy as filling an application! What makes different for GEMS Parents? Hassle- free and ultra-fast approval process with easy documents and requirements in few minutes. NO BANK DOCUMENTS required. Counters available at school premises for easy inquiry and application Flexible instalment plans of your choice from 6-12 months 3% discount on tuition fees if you use ValU platform on top of any other discounts you are eligible for No down payment is required if you choose to pay via ValU platform Call school accounts now on +2 010 222 30019 or visit ValU counter at GEMS BISM and get your school payment concerns relieved! ‫ﻳﻤﻜﻨﻚ ﺍﻵﻥ ﺳﺪﺍﺩ ﻣﺼﺎﺭﻳﻒ ﺍﻟﺘﻌﻠﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﺨﺎﺹ ﺑﺄﺑﻨﺎﺋﻚ‬ ValU ‫ﺑﺎﻟﺘﻘﺴﻴﻂ ﻭﺑﻤﻮﺍﻓﻘﺔ ﻓﻮﺭﻳﺔ ﻣﻊ‬ ValU ‫ ﺗﻮﺟﻪ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻣﻨﺪﻭﺏ‬،‫ﻟﻼﺳﺘﻔﺴﺎﺭ ﻭﺍﻟﺘﺴﺠﻴﻞ ﺍﻟﻔﻮﺭﻱ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺘﻮﺍﺟﺪ ﻓﻲ ﺍﻟﻤﺪﺭﺳﺔ ﻳﻮﻣﻴﴼ‬

CIB- Zero Interests Instalment Plan Contact CIB on 19666 to benefit from our tuition fees installment plan with CIB and plan your payments at your own convenience over 12 months with 0% interests. Or send \"school\" in an SMS to 4435 if you don't have a CIB card to apply for this instalment plan. You are one SMS away from securing your children's future with the quality education they deserve. ‫ ﺷﻬﺮﴽ ﺑﺪﻭﻥ‬12 ‫ﻳﻤﻜﻨﻚ ﺍﻵﻥ ﺳﺪﺍﺩ ﻣﺼﺎﺭﻳﻒ ﺍﻟﺘﻌﻠﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﺨﺎﺹ ﺑﺄﺑﻨﺎﺋﻚ ﺑﺎﻟﺘﻘﺴﻴﻂ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ .CIB ‫ﻓﻮﺍﺋﺪ ﺑﺎﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ ﺑﻄﺎﻗﺘﻚ ﺍﻻﺋﺘﻤﺎﻧﻴﺔ ﻣﻦ‬ ‫\" ﻓﻲ ﺭﺳﺎﻟﺔ ﻧﺼﻴﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﺮﻗﻢ‬School \" ‫ ﺍﺭﺳﻞ‬CIB ‫ﻓﻲ ﺣﺎﻝ ﻟﻢ ﻳﻜﻦ ﻟﺪﻳﻚ ﺃﻱ ﺑﻄﺎﻗﺎﺕ ﻣﻦ‬ .‫ ﻟﺘﻘﺪﻳﻢ ﺍﻟﻄﻠﺐ‬4435

Join Our AMBASSADOR Programme SAVE ON Refer a new family to TUITION GEMS BISM and earn a minimum of 5% discount FEES! on your childs' tuition fees! We at GEMS BISM value your contribution to our success and this is our way of saying thank you. You can now introduce your relatives or friends to GEMS BISM and earn a minimum of 5% referral discount on every enroled referral which will be redeemable against your school fees. You can save up to 100% of fees by, simply, referring more friends! When can you redeem your Referral Discount Points ? The referred child has passed assessment, registration is paid and enrolment process is completed (successfully enrolled); The first term tuition fees of the referred child are settled; The child attended school for at least 4 weeks of the year. Fill the form to submit your referral now and start saving For more details, please visit the Admission Office or contact: [email protected] +201050385599/ +201050330755

Meet Our Leadership Team Primary School Mrs Mandy Batmen Mrs Susan Evans Head of EYFS, Primary and SENDCO Deputy Head of Primary •Years of Experience: 23 yrs •Years of Experience: 29  •Qualifications: •Qualifications: BEd (Exeter BA in Education (Staffordshire University), TEFL qualification University),PGCE (Edge Hill •Countries worked in before: University), MA in Dyslexia UK, USA, Malawi, UAE zatters (Cambridge, UK)  Mrs Anusha Karaan Mrs Emma Farid Assistant Head- PreS and EYFS Assistant Head- KS1 (Y1 and Y2) •Years of Experience: 32 years •Years of Experience: 9 years •Qualifications: BA in Special •Qualifications: BA from Leeds Education Needs (Belford Metropolitan University University), Higher Diploma in University), with vast Education (Anthlone College experience in consulting of Education) schools on British Curriculum Secondary School Dr. Samantha Jayne Daisley Mr. Stephen O'brean Head of Secondary Assistant Head- Teaching and Learning •Years of Experience: 11 Years of experience : 43 Years Qualifications : MA Chemistry Qualifications: BA (Open (Coventry University), PhD University), Teachers Certificate Physical Chemistry (University (Manchester University) of Leicester), PGCE Science Warwick University) Mrs. Carol Magar Dr. Preeti Shivaram Tikamdas Assistant Head- Pastoral Director of Innovation and Digital Technology •Years of Experience: 10 years  •Qualifications: •Years of Experience: 15 years PGCE (Sunderland University UK), BA in English Literature •Qualifications: BSc Computer (Ain Shams University), Certified Family coaching/counseling Engineering (Arabic (ACPI USA) Academy for Science and Technology), MA in Computer Engineering (German University in Cairo)

Communication with the School All inquiries or concerns Directed through our Front of House team lead by the school PRE (Parent Relation Executive) by phone call on +2010222 30014/15/16 or email [email protected] Communication with the class teacher: Through VLE All lessons and resources will be on the VLE Accounts Support: Send email to [email protected] *Please copy (cc) the school PRE in your email Transportation Support: Send email to [email protected] *Please copy (cc) the school PRE in your email VLE Technical Support: Send email to [email protected] *Please copy (cc) the school PRE in your email

Important Links Welcome Booklet - GEMS BISM School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 Uniform Guide 2020-2021 Full Fee Guide 2020-2021 Phoenix Classroom User Guide

STUDENT DATA UPDATES MANDATORY DATA UPDATE Please Please make sure you update your data regularly on your PARENT PORTAL account to receive regular communication and impoartnt notifications from the school. Father Mother Mobile Number Mobile Number 2 Home Number Email Address Address Parents Marital Married Seperated Divorced Status If divorced- Child's custody is with: Official documents will be required Guardian if other than parents Emergencey Contact Name Mobile Number Email Address

STUDENT MEDICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION MUST BE UPDATED AND SUBMITTED ANNUALLY Student information Student Full Name Grade- Class Mother's Mobile No Father's Mobile No Emergency Phone Medical Conditions To ensure the safety of your child during the school day, extracurricular activities, on any field trip, it is important that the school is aware of any health conditions that may impact your child. We are asking you to please complete this form. For confidentiality purposes, this information will only be shared with relevant school staff. Please attach copy of any medical report related to the student's medical state to this form. We thank you for your cooperation in this important matter. Please check what is applicable: Food Allergies: (Type)  Other Allergies: (Type)  Drug Allergy:   PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION and RETURN FORM TO REGISTRAR OFFICE AT Med-Form 1 SCHOOL oR SCAN AND SEND via email to [email protected]

If allergy occured, please advise action done by parents: Diabetes: (Type) Date of diagnose: Controlled by: Any precautions during PE sessions: Convulsions (Febrile or Epilepsy) Medicine given and dose: Asthma Other medical conditions- Please list in details: Past history of surgeries- Please list in details: Any precautions in PE session for any other reason: Parent's/ Signature Gurdian's Name Med-Form 2

CODE OF CONDUCT (TERMS AND CONDITIONS) You and your child are valued highly at GEMS BISM. To ensure a fruitful and a sustainable relationship between home and school for the welfare of your child(ren), we ask you to read carefully and sign our School Code of Conduct, Home School Agreement. This will help us to provide the best for all of our students and manage expectations of both parents and school management through your journey with us. Dealing with respect and courtesy is a must at all times within the school environment,  Front of House team is the team in charge of handling your complaints and concerns and mutual respect should be maintained while dealing with them at all stages. Your child(ren) seat at GEMS BISM is subject to all financial dues being made on time and first instalment settled before the start of the academic year. School policies. The Parents and student must abide by all School policies, as may be amended from time to time. A current copy of the School’s policies is available upon request. Provision of information to parents. The School will provide information about the student, including report cards, attendance records, and other items in the student’s file, either to the student or to a Parent. In the event that the School becomes aware of a dispute between the Parents, and in order to protect privacy of communications, the School will not share communications between the School and either Parent with the other Parent, unless required to do so by an official document confirming the guardian- in charge. Medical liability. Neither the School nor any of its affiliates, shareholders, directors, employees, consultants or agents will be liable for injury to the student resulting from improper treatment of its medical conditions if the Parents fail to inform the School of such medical conditions in writing or comply with the School’s medical policy or other instructions provided by the School or the Health Office Staff Fee payment: A full Fee Guide includes annual fees, policies, refunds, payment plans, discounts and financial facilitation options including flexible instalment plans can be found on the school website from here Application at GEMS BISM. Student application is considered 'completed' only upon: submission of all required documents as listed in the check list and payment of assessment fees Assessment. Screening and assessment standards and process for students are determined by the education team of the school and are necessary to complete the admission process. Parent interview should also be scheduled with school principal. Once Assessment is confirmed, Assessment Fees of EGP 2,000 should be paid via available payment channels. Then Assessment and interview take place. Student is allowed one further trial with no extra fees if doesn’t pass the first assessment. Agreement 1

CODE OF CONDUCT (TERMS AND CONDITIONS) Registration. A place in classes at GEMS Egypt network is only guaranteed once we have received the down payment and/ OR first instalment in full- whichever applicable as per date of application. One-time registration fees of EGP 10,500 should be paid within 7 days from receiving the acceptance offer from the school. School fees. Must be paid on or before the due date of the relevant School term to secure the student’s place at the School. Tuition fees.  Includes annual tuition fees and the additional service fees and doesn't include transportation, uniform, books, non-educational trips or canteen. Parent should comply with the payment plan announced by the school for each academic year Withdrawal and refund.  Notice of student withdrawal and application for a tuition refund at the request of the parent/guardian must be made in writing to the School Principal or Registrar in advance.  Fees are non-refundable & it will only incur in the most exceptional cases and will be in line with local regulatory guidelines outlined in the full Fee Guide on the school website. Down Payment/ Re-enrolment.  Every academic year, a re-enrolment process is held at the beginning of 2nd term or semester (1st April) and a communication will be sent to parents as reminders to send confirmation in return and make down payment for the new academic year within the communicated time frame. Re-enrolment fees are settled against the first instalment and not additional fees. For New parents, this will be a down payment against the 1st instalment fees of the academic year. If-for any reason- a parents decides to move his/ her child(ren) from school, a written notification should be submitted to the school's admission office to initiate the transfer process starting with the exit interview with parents. Some expenses might be charged depending on time of the request during the academic year. I have read the above and the full fee guide and I understand and accept that the student’s admission and continued enrolment at the School is conditional upon the Parents agreeing to and complying with the above Terms and Conditions Parent's/ Signature Gurdian's Name SIGNING CODE OF CONDUCT MEANS YOU AS A PARENTS OR GUARDIAN HAVE ACCEPTED ALL Agreement 2 IT'S CONTENT

CODE OF CONDUCT (HOME- SCHOOL AGREEMENT) I understand that it is important to use the PRE and other front of house contacts to contact the school and I will use this to report any immediate concerns that I may have. I understand that it is a requirement that all students attend all parts of the curriculum. I understand that part-time students are not accepted and that 100 per cent attendance is expected apart from instances of genuine illness. I understand that it is essential that my child attends school every day and is punctual. I will inform the school of sickness or lateness at my earliest convenience. I agree to make sure that my child does his/her homework as directed by their teacher. I agree that I will set aside time to ask my child how their day went. I understand the importance of meeting with the relevant teachers termly through the medium of the parent consultation evening. I will ensure that my child goes to bed at a reasonable hour in order to be ready to learn at school. I understand that my child requires a happy, welcoming and safe environment in which to learn and I agree to accept the school’s discipline policies. I agree to ensure that my child comes to school in the correct uniform so that he/she is part of our school community. I will make sure that my child is well-equipped for school. I will always expect good manners and presentation from my child as is befitting a British School pupil. I understand that the school is only concerned with the welfare of the child and does not become involved in family disputes of any kind. I will always make sure that: -My child will abide by all rules and regulations of the school -My child will always wear the correct school uniform -My child will comply to all health and safety procedures as instructed by the school based on what is appropriate for his/her age group Please note that persistent breaches of the below agreement may lead to suspension and/or expulsion at the discretion of the school. I accept the Home School Agreement and will endeavour to support its contents. Child's Name Year Group Parent's/ Signature Guardian's Name SIGNING CODE OF CONDUCT MEANS YOU AS A PARENTS OR GUARDIAN HAVE ACCEPTED ALL Agreement 3 IT'S CONTENT

CODE OF CONDUCT (IMAGE & NAME USAGE CONSENT) Occasionally, we may take photographs of the children in school and in the classroom or outdoor settings. We may use these images in our publicity materials, for example in the school’s prospectus or in other printed publications, as well as on our website and Facebook page. We may also make video or webcam recordings for school-to-school conferences, monitoring or other educational use. From time to time, our school may be visited by the media, who will take photographs or film footage of a visiting dignitary or other high profile event. Students will often appear in these images, which may appear in local or national newspapers, websites or on televised news programmes. Generally we believe that photographs for school use, and those that appear in the press, are a source of pleasure and pride. We believe they can enhance self-esteem for children and young people as well as their families and so are to be welcomed. Please mark your preference below: I approve for the School to use my child(ren) photos and images for school external purposes. I DO NOT want my child(ren) photos and images to be used for school external purposes  We reserve the right to record your child's image and name for internal monitoring and progress assessment. Parent's/ Signature Gurdian's Name Agreement 4

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