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Core 5 . It accelerates reading skills ’ development , phonological awareness , vocabulary through rhyming , letter blending and segmenting , with sequential thinking and categorising in the first levels . As pupils ’ reading levels increase , the programme incorporates more activities consistent with the key language strands in the curriculum . This helps students with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and Spatial Apraxia , and gives immediate corrective feedback , multiple levels of scaffolding and explicit instruction both online and through direct interaction with the teacher . Pupils also use LEXIA at home to support their learning .
• Our Knowledge Centre also offers SEN students a programme to learn and enjoy transferable and functional skills . Staff create classroom experiences to help students prepare for real-life scenarios such as setting up a grocery store and selling food based on healthy eating . These life skills sessions promote adaptive , positive behaviour , enabling students to deal effectively with the demands of everyday life . This semester , the students enjoyed trips in the community such as an Art trip to Villagio Mall with creative canvas painting workshops . Another field trip centred on healthy eating with exercise sessions in the park playing badminton and football . After the activities , we ate a healthy picnic prepared by students themselves .
Deputy Head ( Academic ) Samira Rokadia oversees the Secondary Gifted and Talented programmes at the school .
According to her , ‘ The World Scholars ’ Cup provides varied ‘ stretch and challenge ’ opportunities for students on our Gifted and Talented register , including collaborative writing , team debates and mental agility tests . 130 Al Jazeera students participated in the 2016 competition with 12 students qualifying for the Global round in Bangkok . This world dimension is significant for our pupils in terms of their likely future career destinations .’
In the area of STEM , the talented students are invited to participate in the STEM initiative FAME ( Future A & M Engineers ) at Texas A & M University at Education City , Qatar Foundation .
The programme is tailored to introduce students to world-class engineering . It is a platform that fosters interaction and active participation in a variety of activities and workshops aimed at encouraging interest in STEM education . It particularly focuses on the national priority of increasing girls ’ participation in tertiary STEM learning .
Extracurricular activities also play an important role in helping to accomplish balance in students ’ academic journeys , as well as fostering in them a healthy sense of collaboration , creativity and friendly competition .
At AJA , the staff is committed to broadening students ’ horizons . Their vision is for a broad , balanced , enriching and holistic educational experience for all students .
Head of Humanities , Doug Jackson and his departmental team have been instrumental in creating a significant range of regular extra curricular opportunities to promote student engagement .
Activities at AJA such as the Model United Nations and Qatar Debates promote public speaking and engagement with critical world issues .
A plethora of leadership opportunities are available to students including the Qatar Leadership Conference , ‘ Reach Out to Asia ’ programme and charity fundraising , most notably ‘ Pink October ’ for Breast Cancer Awareness . This is a school wide annual event .
Some of the school ’ s success stories include that of Upper School student , Buthayna Al Mulla who was successful at representing the Qatar National team . Another is of former pupil , Dana Al Anzhy , who has achieved impressive success becoming a United Nations Youth ambassador . She has been a powerful role model for the students .
Sean Dennis , Head of Physical Education , has worked meticulously to connect the school with the wider Qatar national sporting network opportunities . Links to the Aspire centre , extensive involvement in the Olympic Sports programme and a focus on healthy living to combat obesity concerns have all been on the agenda .
Al Jazeera students sports participation has grown exponentially with several achieving national sporting recognition including ; Hamad Arbarbi who played for the National Water Polo team , Mohammed Nabina and Shahd Al Sulaiti , who were selected for the Qatar Soccer team , Dima Tawfik who won 2 nd place in the Qatar Swimming Championships , and Adnan Al Rashid who was selected for the Qatar National Basketball squad .
Al Jazeera Academy – Secondary School has made significant strides as an outstanding school in Qatar . It is obvious that the school believes in celebrating the talented team of teachers , as well as the many accomplishments of their students . We anticipate that they will continue to progress positively in fulfilling their goal of offering a quality education to all their students .
Ms . Sheila Thompson celebrates with students at the Cake Decorating Contest .
A male student caught reading in the library .