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2026\u20132027 term dates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Date<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
31 Aug 2026<\/td>First day of Term 1<\/td><\/tr>
12 \u2013 16 Oct 2026<\/td>Mid-term break<\/td><\/tr>
11 Dec 2026<\/td>Last day of Term 1<\/td><\/tr>
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Times of the school day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Daily start and finish times by phase.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Day of the week<\/th>Level<\/th>School starts \u2013 finishes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/td>Pre-K \u2013 KG2<\/td>7:55 am \u2013 12:35 pm<\/td><\/tr>
Friday<\/td>Pre-K \u2013 KG2<\/td>7:55 am \u2013 11:30 am<\/td><\/tr>
Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/td>Grades 1 \u2013 12<\/td>7:55 am \u2013 2:45 pm<\/td><\/tr>
Friday<\/td>Grades 1 \u2013 12<\/td>7:55 am \u2013 11:30 am<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Code of conduct<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe SZPAG handbook sets out expectations for behaviour, attendance and school life. [Link the handbook and code of conduct PDFs in English and Arabic.]\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Communication<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We keep families informed through regular emails, monthly newsletters and phone calls.<\/p>

Early Years and Elementary use Seesaw to share classwork, announcements and a window into daily learning.<\/p>

Secondary uses Schoology for assignments, grades and updates, and ePraise to recognise students\u2019 achievements.<\/p>

School policies are available through your Seesaw or Schoology login.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Uniform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudents wear the official SZPAG uniform for their grade every day, without modifications, and bring a change of clothes and shoes for PE. Uniforms are sold online and at the Globe uniform shop on the SZPAG campus (02 619 5585). [Link the uniform policy.]\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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School Transport<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Buses are operated by Emirates Transport on Abu Dhabi Island, Monday to Friday. Routes are limited to 60 minutes from first stop to school, in line with Department of Transport rules.<\/p>

Every bus has CCTV and a licensed bus supervisor. The annual bus fee is AED 5,000; fees are confirmed each May\u2013June and a seat is secured once payment is complete.<\/p>

For bus enquiries call +971 2 619 5555. [Link the bus handbook and ADEK transport safety guidelines.]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We encourage healthy choices in line with ADAFSA guidance. Every classroom has a water cooler \u2014 please send a refillable bottle each day.<\/p>

A grab-and-go canteen with hot and cold options serves Grades 1\u201312.<\/p>

Pre-K to KG2: bring a healthy snack. Grades 1\u20133: bring a snack or order online for delivery to the classroom at break. Grades 4\u201312: bring a snack or buy from the canteen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Health & Safety<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pastoral care<\/h4>

Every student has a homeroom teacher who sees them daily and supports their academic, social and emotional development.<\/p>

Inclusion team<\/h4>

Learning support teachers and assistants, counsellors and nurses work together to support students who benefit from extra help.<\/p>

Tolerance and respect<\/h4>

Everyone is treated with respect, and all students commit to the Zayed Tolerance Pledge.<\/p>

Safety and security<\/h4>

Emergency procedures are displayed around the school and practised in regular drills. [Link the Occupational Safety and Health policy.]<\/p>

Child protection<\/h4>

Every child has the right to be safe. All staff share a duty of care and are trained to recognise and report concerns.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":61,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"szpa_school":"girls","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-66","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/v4.startyourown.ae\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}