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Al Sedra Bin Omran - Week 20

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February 4th 2026

Al Sedra Bin Omran

Round up of this week

Head/Deputy Head Message

It has been a fun and exciting week here at our Bin Omran campus. Our students took part in a fantastic STEM Day that brought energy and enthusiasm across the whole school. There was a real buzz everywhere as pupils from all year groups worked within their houses, collaborating to complete a range of engaging STEM challenges. The sense of teamwork was wonderful to see, with houses competing in great spirit while supporting one another throughout the activities.

Students were especially excited to discover which staff members were in their houses, making it a true whole-school team effort. The day ended with a final showdown, where each house presented their STEM challenge in an effort to outperform the competition. After some impressive presentations, the Blue Camels proudly took the victory! It was a brilliant display of cooperation, creativity, and house spirit. I was incredibly proud of all our students and thoroughly enjoyed the excitement and positive atmosphere the day brought. I am already looking forward to the next one.

We also have another proud achievement to celebrate. A huge congratulations to our students who won first prize in the BSME Qur’an Competition, hosted at Doha College and involving schools from British Schools in the Middle East across Doha. This is a wonderful accomplishment and a moment of pride for our entire school community.

Well done to all our students and staff for making it such a memorable week!

Mr. Sidat

PreSchool

🦊🐭 Learning with The Gruffalo 🌲
Through The Gruffalo story 📚, children explored positional language in Maths 📐. They used words such as in, on, under, behind, next to, and in front of while placing the characters in the deep dark wood 🌳🐾. Using small world play and movement activities, children described where the mouse and other animals were positioned ⬆️⬇️.
In PSED, children learned about being brave and confident 💪✨. They discussed how the mouse felt and shared times when they felt brave themselves 😊. The story supported confidence, talking about feelings, and problem-solving 🌟💬.

Reception

This week, the children have continued exploring the topic Imagine That. As part of this, they have been learning about the artist Piet Mondrian and exploring his unique style of art. They have created some truly incredible artwork, inspired by his use of bold colours and patterns.

In Maths, the children have been learning about weight. They have been comparing and measuring different objects using balance scales and learning to identify which objects are heavier or lighter.

The children also had a fantastic time during STEM Day. They were fully engaged and thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a range of exciting, practical activities.

Well done to all the children for their enthusiasm, creativity and hard work throughout the week.

Year 1

This week, Year 1 wrapped up our IPC topic The Great Fire of London by bringing history to life with our very own bakery! 🍞🥐 Parents were warmly welcomed in to see all the wonderful learning the children have been doing — from exploring the story of the fire to sharing their hard work with big smiles.

In Literacy, the children have been busy completing their Hot Writes, showing off their growing confidence in writing and sentence building ✏️

In Maths, we’ve been practising counting from 20 to 50, spotting number patterns and becoming confident counting forwards like super mathematicians! 🔢

In Science, we turned into little scientists, testing different objects to see whether they float or sink 🌊🧪 — lots of predicting, splashing (carefully!) and excited discoveries!

Well done Year 1 — you’ve worked so hard this week! 🌟

Year 2

This week in Year 2 🌟

In Literacy, the children wrote their own instruction texts inspired by Ramadan 🌙⭐. They planned and wrote clear steps for creating a Ramadan moon and star hat, focusing on sequencing, imperative words and clear instructions.

In Maths, we are finishing our Money unit 💷. The children have been learning to calculate amounts of money and find change, applying their understanding through practical, real-life problem solving.

In IPC, the children have been very busy practising for our Treasure Island assembly 🏴‍☠️. They are excited to perform for parents, Reception and Year 1, and have shown great teamwork and confidence during rehearsals.

Year 2 also had a fantastic trip to Tumbles 🤸‍♀️! The children thoroughly enjoyed developing their balance, coordination and teamwork while taking part in lots of active play.

Year 2 were also delighted to take part in Bin Omran STEM Day, where the children worked in their House teams to tackle a range of exciting engineering challenges 🛠️. They designed and created moving coaches, decorative crowns and palace gates that could open and close, all while collaborating with children and teachers from across the school. It was a wonderful opportunity to problem-solve, be creative and work as a team.

Another fun-filled and exciting week of learning for Year 2!

Year 3

This week, Year 3 enjoyed many hands on learning opportunities in IPC. They mummified a tomato, building on their knowledge from last week about the process of mummification and exploring how ancient Egyptians preserved bodies. The children also had a fantastic STEM Day, working in their house groups to complete exciting challenges that combined science, technology, engineering, and maths. It was a creative and resourceful day, full of collaboration and problem solving.

In English, the children finalised their letters to Pharaoh Amasis, carefully checking their work against their writing checklist to ensure they included all the necessary features. In Maths, they completed their topic on length and perimeter, taking their learning outside to measure the perimeter of different shapes and apply their skills in real-life contexts.

Year 4

🌟 Another Action-Packed Week in Year 4! 🌟

It has been another whirlwind of a week for our Year 4 superstars! We’ve been incredibly busy stretching our brains, getting creative, and even exploring the great outdoors.

📐 Marvellous Maths

In Maths, we’ve been tackling the tricky world of rectilinear shapes, learning exactly how to calculate their perimeters. We also sharpened our conversion skills, becoming experts at swapping measurements between centimetres (cm) and metres (m). No length is too long for us now! 📏

✍️ Imaginative Literacy

Our Literacy lessons took us on some wonderful adventures. After meticulously planning our own journey stories using detailed story maps, the children finally put pen to paper. The level of imagination on display was truly brilliant—we definitely have some budding authors in our midst! 📖✨

🏗️ A Super STEM Day

We were so lucky to take part in STEM Day earlier this week. Working in our House teams, we put our engineering hats on to help Cinderella! We designed and built:

Self-moving coaches 🏎️
Regal crowns 👑
Mechanical opening palace gates 🏰

It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with different teachers and catch up with friends from across the school.

🚜 Fitness at the Farm 🏃‍♂️

The excitement didn't stop there! On Wednesday, we headed up to Sheikh Faisal’s Farm to join the main campus for ‘Fitness at the Farm’. From team challenges to high-energy games, there were so many activities to keep us moving. It was a wonderful way to stay active and enjoy the fresh air together. 🐎☀️

Year 5

This week in year 5 we have been looking at the process of evaporation. The children made a sugar and water solution and we have been monitoring it throughout the week to see how long it will take for the water to evaporate and also what will be remaining in the dish afterwards- will the sugar remain or will it have disappeared?

Year 6

This week has been a fun-filled and productive one for the children. In English, we thoroughly enjoyed completing the innovation of our model text, and after half-term the children will move on to their hot write, where they will write a completely independent story. In Maths, we have been working hard to develop our understanding of algebra, focusing on formulae, substitution, and expressions; the children have taken to this new topic very well. In Science, we completed our experiment on light and shadows and collated our results, discussing what they showed us. We also enjoyed a fantastic trip to the farm in place of Sports Day, as well as STEM Day on Tuesday, where the children worked enthusiastically in their house teams and showed excellent collaboration skills.

Creative Arts/P.E.

EYFS
EYFS Pre-School and Reception children enjoyed a fantastic trip to Tumbles as part of their PE topic. The children had lots of fun exploring the soft play equipment, developing their balance, coordination and confidence through climbing, jumping and crawling. They showed great enthusiasm, teamwork and resilience throughout the session, and it was wonderful to see them applying the physical skills they have been learning in school.
In Music, the children gained confidence in using instruments correctly and safely. They enjoyed exploring and recognising different sounds, and learned to listen carefully to identify which instrument was being played. The sessions helped develop their listening skills, concentration and confidence, while encouraging curiosity and enjoyment of music.

Year 1
In PE, Year 1 focused on developing their landing skills during gymnastics. The children learned how to bend their knees, use their arms for balance and land safely with control after jumps from different heights. They practised these skills using a range of apparatus, helping to improve their strength, coordination and body awareness. The children showed excellent focus, perseverance and confidence as they challenged themselves and refined their movements.
In Music, the children sang familiar songs using actions to support rhythm and memory. They also created short musical pieces using percussion instruments, experimenting with different sounds, tempos and dynamics. Through these activities, the children developed their listening skills, creativity and confidence while working together and enjoying making music.
Year 2
In PE, Year 2 worked in teams to create a short gymnastics piece to perform to the class, using skills learned in previous lessons. They combined balances, jumps and sequences with control and creativity, focusing on smooth transitions and teamwork. The children showed excellent cooperation, confidence and pride in their performances.
In Music, the children mastered playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with confidence using xylophones, bells and boomwhackers. They worked hard to follow the rhythm and melody, showing good control and coordination while playing together as a group. The children demonstrated excellent focus and enthusiasm, and were proud of the progress they made in performing the piece accurately.

KS2 Weekly Learning Highlights – PE and Music 🎶🤸‍♂️

Year 3

PE:
Year 3 pupils had a fantastic week in PE as they continued developing their gymnastics skills using apparatus. They enthusiastically explored different ways to travel, balance, and transition between movements, showing growing confidence and control. Pupils worked both independently and with partners to link actions into smooth sequences, demonstrating excellent focus, coordination, and creativity.

Music:
In Music, pupils brought great energy to their samba learning, continuing to explore exciting rhythms through body percussion and instruments. They confidently practised keeping a steady beat, playing together in time, and layering simple rhythms to create lively group performances. The classroom was full of rhythm, teamwork, and smiles!

Year 4

PE:
Year 4 pupils showed strong progress in gymnastics as they continued linking movements into well-structured sequences. They focused on flow, control, and accuracy, applying balances, rolls, and travelling actions with increasing confidence. Pupils enjoyed evaluating performances and giving positive feedback, helping each other improve and refine their sequences.

Music:
In Music, Year 4 pupils built exciting compositions by combining repetition, layering, and gradual change. They experimented creatively with sounds, dynamics, and texture, listening carefully to how music develops over time. Their teamwork and enthusiasm led to imaginative pieces that clearly showed growing musical understanding.

Year 5

PE:
Year 5 pupils embraced the challenge of creating more complex gymnastics sequences, confidently linking movements with strength, precision, and creativity. Working in pairs and small groups, they demonstrated excellent cooperation and focus, producing sequences that showed clear improvement in control, timing, and presentation.

Music:
In Music, pupils were highly engaged in the creative process of designing video game music. They explored how music can set mood, build atmosphere, and enhance gameplay, using loops, layers, and sound effects. The resulting compositions were imaginative, purposeful, and showed a strong understanding of how music supports storytelling and action.

Year 6

PE:
Year 6 pupils impressed with their maturity and confidence in gymnastics as they refined and performed linked movement sequences. They worked collaboratively to improve quality, consistency, and flow, applying feedback thoughtfully. Leadership, creativity, and determination were clearly on display throughout the lessons.

Music:
In Music, pupils worked with great enthusiasm and teamwork to create an ensemble performance piece. They listened carefully to one another, balanced parts effectively, and rehearsed with commitment and focus. The final performances reflected strong musical skills, cooperation, and growing confidence as young musicians.

House Stem Day

A Royal Success: STEM Day House Challenge

On Tuesday, the entire school community came together for our second House event of the academic year: STEM Day. This year, our budding engineers and designers were set a fairy-tale challenge with a technical twist.

The brief? To design and build a coach or car to transport Cinderella to the ball, a regal crown for her arrival, and a functioning opening palace gate.

Innovation and Inspiration

From the first bell, there was a palpable sense of excitement across the classrooms. It was wonderful to see both students and teachers fully immersed in the spirit of the day, striving to be as inventive and innovative as possible. We saw everything from balloon-powered cars to extra, purpose-built ramps designed to give the vehicles that vital competitive edge.

True House Spirit

While the desire to win was high amongst all four Houses, what truly shone through was the team spirit. The collaboration was exceptional; students worked in mixed-age groups, with the oldest pupils guiding the youngest, ensuring everyone played a vital role in the builds. This sense of mutual support and camaraderie is exactly what our House system is all about.

The Grand Finale: Judging

By the time the final whistle blew, every single team had successfully completed all three parts of the challenge—no small feat!

The Crowns: The creativity on display was marvellous. Ms Kim played the role of Cinderella really well, testing the quality of the craftsmanship by trying on all the amazing crowns to ensure they fitted her perfectly!
The Gates: We saw some fantastic mechanical thinking, with many groups successfully using hinges and levers to create grand entrances.
The Coaches: A brilliant array of transport options that would make any fairy godmother proud, especially those that utilised the ramps for a grand, speedy entrance.

The Results

The scoring was incredibly tight, making the judges' jobs very difficult indeed. However, after tallying the points for design, teamwork, and functionality, we are pleased to announce that Blue Camels were the overall winners!

Well done to everyone for making it such a memorable and high-energy day of learning.