News from our Secondary Principal Craig Randall
Dear Parents,
Exciting times continue as our first graduating class, the class of 2015, move closer and closer to that magical date, June 11th, 2015. Among the upcoming events for these resilient trendsetters is their first graduation exams. The National Islamic exam for both native and non-natives will be on Sunday the 17th of May. These out of school exams are from 8:30-10:00 a.m. They have been studying very hard fort this exam so let’s wish them luck. The following Sunday, the 24th, our native and non-native Arabic students who require equivalency will be taking their national Arabic exams. They have been hard at work on these as well.
Continuing with our exam theme, here is the senior exam schedule:
Exciting times continue as our first graduating class, the class of 2015, move closer and closer to that magical date, June 11th, 2015. Among the upcoming events for these resilient trendsetters is their first graduation exams. The National Islamic exam for both native and non-natives will be on Sunday the 17th of May. These out of school exams are from 8:30-10:00 a.m. They have been studying very hard fort this exam so let’s wish them luck. The following Sunday, the 24th, our native and non-native Arabic students who require equivalency will be taking their national Arabic exams. They have been hard at work on these as well.
Continuing with our exam theme, here is the senior exam schedule:
Lastly, I am pleased to announce on behalf of Gems American Academy our graduating class of 2015 commencement keynote speaker, Muneer Al-Busaidi. Muneer is an internet marketing professional, comedian, life coach and film maker. An Omani national, Muneer grew up in Muscat before going to the UK to study at Warwick University. After completing his degree, Muneer lived and worked in London and other parts of the UK before moving to Bahrain, South Africa and finally Abu Dhabi 5 years ago. He has since moved up the ranks in his position at Etihad Airways, and is now the Senior Manager of Digital Marketing.
A big believer in creating your own future no matter the odds, Muneer has spoken with many people about how to overcome obstacles and create a great future. He is a contributing author to the book “Multiple Streams of Inspiration IV” containing chapters from many great inspirers in the personal development world.
Muneer is an entertainer at heart, which stems from a life filled with theatre during his time at school and university, and has more recently ventured into improv and stand-up comedy. Over the last two years Muneer has also participated in a talent search competition run by the UAE-based film organization ImageNation, where he created his first short comedy film.
To date, Muneer has spoken to and entertained audiences in London, Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain and Uganda. Muneer is a member of toastmasters and recently won the humorous speech contest at both a club and area level.
The class of 2015 is honored to have Muneer Al-Busaidi be their commencement speaker.
A big believer in creating your own future no matter the odds, Muneer has spoken with many people about how to overcome obstacles and create a great future. He is a contributing author to the book “Multiple Streams of Inspiration IV” containing chapters from many great inspirers in the personal development world.
Muneer is an entertainer at heart, which stems from a life filled with theatre during his time at school and university, and has more recently ventured into improv and stand-up comedy. Over the last two years Muneer has also participated in a talent search competition run by the UAE-based film organization ImageNation, where he created his first short comedy film.
To date, Muneer has spoken to and entertained audiences in London, Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain and Uganda. Muneer is a member of toastmasters and recently won the humorous speech contest at both a club and area level.
The class of 2015 is honored to have Muneer Al-Busaidi be their commencement speaker.
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From our Arts Department
The GAA Big Band Performing at the Secondary School Arts Festival
Upcoming events for Secondary School
*Junior/Senior Prom
*Middle School Promotion
*Senior Breakfast
*Graduation June 11th
*Graduation Celebrations (TBA)
*Junior/Senior Prom
- Viceroy Hotel, Yas Island
- Date: Wed., May 20th
- Time: 6-p.m. until midnight
- Cost 400AED per person
*Middle School Promotion
- Date : May 28th
- Time: 10am
*Senior Breakfast
- Westin Hotel
- Date: Monday, June 8th
- Time: 10a.m. – 12p.m.
*Graduation June 11th
*Graduation Celebrations (TBA)
Here is our Community and Secondary School Calendar - Scroll through the months to see what's planned for this year at GAA
Please make sure you check this calendar regularly for updates and new events