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year for returning pupils – allow us to
set the scene for the year ahead, lay out
the primary focus areas and reinforce
what it means to be part of a school
that prides itself on providing a deep,
broad, pupil-centred education.”
Students on International Day.
(Photo credit: Cranleigh)
These
occasions
also
serve
to
encourage
innovation
and
entrepreneurialism among staff and
pupils. The school adopts a theme for
the three terms ahead.
“This year, we will be focusing on
the rich power of traditional and
contemporary Islamic arts and culture.
This will be used as a backdrop for a
host of academic and co-curricular
educational initiatives,” said Mr Law.
pride in playing a meaningful role in
its success.
• We have an open door approach to
communications. On a daily basis,
we encourage face-to-face dialogue
in place of email.
• We work hard to celebrate
successes and overcome hurdles in
a transparent and honest manner.
• We have regular whole school and
departmental staff meetings and an
active common room committee.
A new school year usually has a few
hurdles during the first few weeks. Many
schools plan for these challenges by
implementing programmes to offset
the predictable ones, while leaving
room to correct the unexpected.
Naturally, at Cranleigh, underscoring
of the values that underpin the school’s
community is a top priority. The
Cranleigh Code clearly articulates the
school’s values - respect, collaboration,
responsibility, adaptability, kindness,
and empathy.
The Cranleigh Code is further
reinforced by integrating it into the
curriculum, where used daily as a
behavioural framework for pupils and
teachers alike.
Mr Law noted, “Throughout the
academic year, we choose a value of
the month and a thought for the week.
These are spoken about in tutor time,
assemblies and woven into lessons.”
Mr Law and his dedicated team also
launch their academic year with an
induction week for new and existing
staff members.
There is also an induction for new
pupils and their families.
According to Mr Law, “these inductions
– along with the first assembly of the
Inside the Cranleigh auditorium.
(Photo credit: Cranleigh)
Parents are essential stakeholders
in any educational institution. Their
involvement in the education of their
children’s school can significantly
bolster or diminish the relationship
between school and parents.
A great parent-school relationship
usually adds to the overall success of
all stakeholders.
It is with this in mind that Cranleigh Abu
Dhabi took a personalised approach
to engaging parents.
Cranleigh's
Virtual
Learning
Environment (VLE) provides a
personalised online platform, where
pupils can engage with their teachers
and peers. This allows for an extension
of their learning beyond the classroom
and the traditional school hours.
How does the Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE)
work?
1. Parents have access to the full range
of subject content, as well as their
children’s academic and pastoral
records.
2. The VLE’s forum, blog and
assignment pages are versatile.
They can be adapted for many
innovative uses such as, facilitating
project work and also for pupils to
interact with each other.
3. Pupils use the VLE to reflect on their
learning and receive feedback to
improve.
4. The VLE is a continuing learning
log of students’ progress and is
invaluable for teachers, pupils
and their parents. It forms a basis
for assessment and on- going
development.
Parents of the Cranleigh Abu Dhabi