We are ready to start our “Where we are in place and time” unit of inquiry into history and culture. We will be finding out about the links between history, culture and resources within countries and will be starting by looking at Qatar history. We will be researching r […]
Students have been learning about their rights through an inquiry into the ‘United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child’. They have been learning about children’s rights advocates and […]
Grade 2 went to Simaisma Beach to observe the condition of the beach. We used the compass points activity to guide our observations. Students were documented Needs, Suggestions, things they were Excited about, and things they found Worrisome. They were alarmed by the amount of litter and the impact litter […]
In our last unit of inquiry: Where we are in place and time, Grade 1 students had a chance to deepen their understanding of the key concepts of change and connection. We looked at how things have changed or stayed the same over time. For their summative assessment, each student […]
The Preschool three and four team are excited to share that we are “free-flowing.” Free flow describes a learning environment in which children can move freely between classrooms and guide […]
The PYP curriculum framework has undergone some exciting new developments, which will bring enhanced opportunities for the learner, learning and teaching and the learning community. Curriculum Development As a first step towards building understanding of the new PYP enhancements QA Sidra primary staff collaborated to reflect on the curricular foundations […]
What makes us a superior species is the capacity to reflect, reason, and draw conclusions based on our experiences, and knowledge. It has enabled us to communicate, create, build, advance, and become civilized. It is called cognitive ability. Nowadays there is a lot of debate about the new technologies, led […]
It was a pleasure to be able to connect with families at our most recent three-way conferences. Three-way conferences are a critical part the PYP at QA Sidra.. They give […]
We are pleased to share with you an additional opportunity to connect with your child’s learning experiences at school – our monthly Open House. As a part of our community approach to sharing and celebrating learning the primary school will continue to hold monthly assemblies. These are an opportunity […]
As a result of the The Primary Years Programme enhancements and a QA Sidra initiative we have looked at our current temporary building with a different lens. Our teachers and students have created flexible, inviting and intentional learning spaces, essential for supporting agency, physical and emotional well-being, and inquiry based […]
