Parents
Everything you need for the school year
Timings, uniform, food, safety and communication — gathered in one place so you are never hunting for a detail on a Monday morning.
Daily timings & calendar
The rhythm of the week
The work cycle is protected, so late arrivals interrupt the whole classroom. We ask families to arrive before 8:00am wherever possible.
- Doors open
- 8:00am
- Work cycle begins
- 8:30am
- Half-day collection
- 12:00pm
- Kindergarten collection
- 4:00pm
- Full-day collection
- 4:00pm
- Office hours
- 8:00am – 4:00pm
The school week runs Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm, and we observe all UAE public holidays.
Academic schedule
Term dates and the full academic calendar are shared directly with families. Get in touch and our team will send you the current schedule.
Request the academic scheduleUniform & supplies
Dressed for independence
Everything a child wears should be something they can manage alone. That single rule explains every choice on this list.
Uniform
- Two British Oak polo shirts in forest green
- Navy or beige shorts, trousers, skirt or pinafore
- British Oak sun hat — worn for all outdoor sessions
- Closed-toe trainers with velcro fastening, no laces
- Indoor slippers, kept in the child’s classroom
- A labelled change of clothes, in a cloth bag
Uniform is ordered through the school office and charged separately from tuition.
What to bring daily
- A refillable water bottle, labelled
- A cloth lunch bag if bringing food from home
- Nappies and wipes for the infant and toddler community
- A comfort item and blanket for children who rest
- Reef-safe sunscreen, applied before arrival
- No toys, sweets or nut-containing food, please
Please label every item. Classroom materials are provided by the school.
Health, safety & nutrition
The policies behind a calm day
Nutrition
Menus are prepared on site by a licensed kitchen, reviewed each term by a paediatric dietitian, and published to parents in advance. We are a strictly nut-free school.
Health
A registered nurse is on site during all opening hours. Children with a fever above 38°C, a rash or any infectious illness must remain at home for 24 hours after symptoms resolve.
Safeguarding
Every member of staff holds a valid police clearance and completes annual safeguarding training. Our designated safeguarding lead is available to parents at any time.
Security
Single-point entry, CCTV in all shared areas, and a named-collection policy. Anyone collecting a child must be pre-registered and carry photographic identification.
School & home
How we stay in touch with you
Termly report
A written observation report mapped to the EYFS areas of learning, followed by a parent-guide conference.
Parent education evenings
Three evenings a year on Montessori at home, screen time and language development, hosted at the Al Ghadeer campus.
Classroom observation
Once your child has settled, you are welcome to observe the work cycle from the back of the classroom by appointment.
News & events
From our classrooms and campuses
2 August 2026
CalendarTerm 1 begins Tuesday 25 August
Staggered settling arrangements for new families will be shared individually by each child’s guide this week.
18 July 2026
Classroom lifeOur kindergarten garden harvest
Foundation Stage children harvested mint, rocket and cherry tomatoes from the raised beds they planted in February.
30 June 2026
Parent educationParent workshop: bringing Montessori home
A recording of our practical life at home session is now available to all enrolled families in the parent app.
A question we have not answered?
The office replies to parent enquiries the same working day.