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Al Sedra Bin Omran - Week 15

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December 16th 2025

Al Sedra Bin Omran

Round up of this week

Head/Deputy Head Message

We have reached the end of the Autumn Term, finishing with a very wet but truly wonderful Qatar National Day celebration. Thank you to all the families who came to support and celebrate with us despite the weather. We hope that even more families will be able to join us next year.

As we move into the holiday period, we wish you all a safe, restful, and enjoyable winter break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back after the holidays, refreshed and ready for the new term ahead.

PreSchool

✨ It has been an exciting and eventful time for us! ✨

🚌 Last week, we went on a Doha bus trip where we explored different parts of Qatar. The children enjoyed sightseeing and visiting wonderful places such as Katara 🎨 and the Old Doha Port ⚓. It was a great opportunity for them to learn more about the country and its culture.

🎉 This week, we proudly celebrated Qatar National Day 🇶🇦. The children were full of joy and excitement and had a fantastic time participating in the games and activities 🎯🎈. They thoroughly enjoyed every moment!

Reception

This week, the children finished learning about transport by air and enjoyed taking part in a variety of fun activities. As we come to the end of term, the children have also enjoyed painting and creative activities. We have continued to practise number bonds to 5 through games and practical activities.

I am extremely proud of you all and well done!

Year 1

🌟 This Week in Year 1! 🌟

In Year 1 we had a lovely time celebrating National Day. We learnt about Qatar and the main landmarks in Doha. We also had a lovely time performing for our friends and family. We enjoyed playing games and sharing local food.

We worked very hard to complete our tests and we are proud of all the effort put in our tests. We are looking forward to the next term and continuing with all our hard work.

Year 2

🌟 This week in Year 2 🌟

In Literacy, the children finished their fantastic Hot Write diary entries ✍️. They carefully edited and improved their work before sharing their writing with others in the class showing pride and confidence in their achievements.

In Maths, we completed our learning on 2D and 3D shapes 🔺🟦. The children explored and described the properties of different shapes including faces, edges and vertices.

Year 2 have also been very busy preparing for the Qatar National Day celebrations. The children have been practising hard for their performance and are extremely excited to share it with everyone!

It has been an amazing and busy Autumn term and we are even more excited for all the learning and joy to come in the Spring term! 🌱✨

Year 3

This week, we have been celebrating Qatar National Day. It has been wonderful to see the children in such high spirits, proudly exploring the importance, culture, and values of Qatar through our activities and discussions.

As we come to the end of the term, I would like to wish you all a lovely and restful holiday. I hope the children enjoy their well-deserved break, and I look forward to seeing everyone again in January as we begin an exciting and successful Term 2 together.

Year 4

Year 4's Innovative Week of Learning 🤖🇶🇦

Year 4 started the week by plunging into the cutting edge of technology, participating in the worldwide computing event, 'Hour of AI'. This proved to be a fantastic opportunity for the children to explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence.

They learned the crucial concept that AI must be trained using data, but also that human oversight is still essential to verify the results.
The pupils put this into practice by training a virtual robot to successfully distinguish between different types of fish and rubbish.
In a creative follow-up, they designed their own dance character and composed the accompanying music for it to perform to, showcasing their ability to control and direct AI-powered tools.

Following their technological deep dive, the children shifted their focus to celebrating our host country's heritage in preparation for Qatar National Day:

The class designed an intricate Minecraft world inspired by scenes from Qatar, before crafting original stories set within their digital landscapes.
They also took on a design challenge, creating a concept for a new souvenir that could be sold in the local souq, and, importantly, providing a clear justification for the materials they chose to use.

Year 5

Happy National Day from the children of year 5! The children have completed lots of Qatar based activities this week and we have celebrated Qatar by playing themed games, enjoying cultural dances and music and tasting local delicacies!

Year 6

This week, we enjoyed celebrating Qatar National Day, which was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all things Qatari. The day was full of fun, food, and exciting activities, and the children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the celebrations. In Science, we continued our learning by classifying plants and exploring microorganisms, helping the children to deepen their understanding of living things. In maths, we focused on multiplying regular fractions by integers, developing confidence with this important skill.

We would also like to congratulate all the children in Red Oryx, who won the house cup this term and were rewarded with an hour of golden time and a well-deserved doughnut. Additionally, School Council is hosting a writing competition that children are welcome to enter during the winter break. Further details can be found on your child’s ClassDojo story. We look forward to seeing everyone next term and hope you all have a restful and enjoyable break.

Creative Arts/P.E.

Creative Arts: EYFS and KS1
This week, children in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 will be taking part in special National Day–themed artwork activities. They will explore national colours, symbols and traditions through drawing, painting, collage and craft work. The children will have opportunities to talk about the meaning behind their artwork, develop fine motor skills, and express their ideas creatively while learning more about the significance of National Day. These activities will support creativity, communication and a sense of pride as we celebrate together.
PE: EYFS
In PE this week, Pre-School and Reception children will continue to practise mini-Olympics style activities. The sessions will include a variety of movement stations such as running races, jumping challenges, throwing and aiming games, and balancing activities. These activities will help children build strength, coordination and control, while also encouraging teamwork, listening skills and positive participation. The focus will be on enjoying physical activity, trying their best and celebrating effort and achievement.
PE: KS1
In PE this week, Year 1 and Year 2 will take part in a range of invasion games designed to develop key skills such as running with control, passing, receiving, defending and spatial awareness. The children will work both individually and in small teams, learning how to attack and defend, make decisions and support their teammates during game play. Sessions will conclude with a mini football tournament, giving pupils the opportunity to apply the skills they have practised, while promoting teamwork, communication, fair play and confidence in a fun and active environment.

KS2 Weekly PE and Art Highlights

Year 3
Year 3 had an energetic and exciting week in PE, continuing their Tag Rugby unit with a focus on tournament and match play. Pupils showed fantastic teamwork, improving their passing, tagging and game awareness as they competed in small-sided matches. In Art, children enthusiastically revisited Collagraph Printing, confidently exploring texture and pattern by layering materials and creating bold, expressive prints.

Year 4
Year 4 demonstrated great enthusiasm in PE during their Hockey tournament and match play sessions. They worked hard on stick control, accurate passing and positioning, applying these skills effectively in competitive games. In Art, pupils continued their Still Life Drawing with Multiple Objects, carefully observing shape, proportion and shading to produce increasingly detailed and well-composed drawings.

Year 5
Year 5 enjoyed a highly engaging week in PE, taking part in Benchball tournament and match play. Pupils showed excellent communication and tactical thinking, using space effectively in both attack and defence. In Art, they continued Creating Movement with 3D Forms, experimenting creatively with structure and materials to give their sculptures a strong sense of energy and motion.

Year 6
Year 6 showed real commitment and skill development in PE through Basketball, focusing on passing and moving into space. Pupils worked collaboratively to build smooth attacking play and improve game flow. In Art, they continued their exploration of Texture, confidently using a range of techniques and materials to add depth, detail and interest to their artwork.

Qatar National Day Celebrations

Celebrating Qatar National Day

On Tuesday, 16th December, the school community came together for a wonderful celebration of Qatar National Day!

The event started with fantastic performances of songs and dances by the children. Following this, we were thrilled to be joined by family and friends who took part in a range of fun activities.

These included: canvas painting, bracelet making, falcon ring toss, 'guess the sweets in the jar,' and more.

Despite the rain, everyone enjoyed the day and the wonderful community spirit was evident.

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