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Dear MADAR Family Members,

It’s with great honor and pride that I would like to congratulate one and all on another remarkable milestone in the success story of MADAR International School.

KG 2 Graduation

Class of 2012

On Saturday, June 9th 2012, MADAR International School celebrated the 6th annual

graduation of Grade 12 students. This special occasion took place at Al Ain Rotana Hotel. Mr. Al Adwan paid special tribute to MADAR’s main partners in this success, the parents, whilst encouraging the graduates to capture and apply their enthusiastic spirit into their next stage of educational life, University. Mr. Al Adwan finished his speech wishing each student the best of luck in their future life and endeavors. The Graduation stage was filled with Grade 12 teachers proudly admiring

the graduates. These teachers have helped guide their classes with their knowledge and experience

to provide MADAR’s youth the tools necessary to become the future leaders of tomorrow. Grade 12 students

celebrated the annual handing over of the Torch of Knowledge to Grade 11. Graduates received their high school diploma from Mr. Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, member of Board of Directors of Bin Salem Holding and in the presence

of Mr. Bilal Tayara, Managing Director, Bin Salem Holding and

BOD member of MADAR International School.

It is both with joy and happiness that we graduated a group of

kindergarten students to primary school. On June 7th 2012, MADAR International School hosted its

annual KG graduation to portray the students’ accomplishments and to share this pride and joy with their parents. The KG 2 students presented a distinguished performance on the

stage and impressed all the attendees. Although it was difficult to see them leave, we feel proud that our students are now prepared for primary school. Congratulations KG 2!

Mrs. Sana Tabet is the Head of Math Department who is proud to serve and educate the students at MADAR International School. She joined in 2008 and since then her biggest priority is to prepare and qualify the students for external exams in order for them to get high scores and gain admittance to prominent universities.

Mrs. Ibrahim Sweidan has enrolled her five children at MADAR International School since four years because she was seeking high standards of education. When she was asked to express her opinion about the school she said “I always liked the ongoing improvement and growing of the school, I really appreciate the professionalism and kindness of the staff with the students and parents.”

Mrs. Eman Shneiqat (left) & Mrs. Ibtihal Al Momani (right) teach KG 1 & 2 students Arabic & Islamic culture. Through their many years of experience at MADAR International School they have been able to achieve their goals in delivering a high quality of education and preparing a qualified, distinctive, and creative generation who dedicates to serve its country and people.

Mr. Zayed Al Kwaiti is one of the alumni of MADAR International School. He studied at the school from Grade 8 to Grade 12 between 2008

and 2012 and he’s currently studying Chemical engineering at UAEU. Mr. Zayed joined the university with great ease due to the excellent preparation and knowledge received at MADAR International School. When asking him about MADAR he commented: “I feel lucky to graduate from MADAR International School, our teachers used to treat us with respect and dignity. Also this school helped me to be creative and very interactive.”

Mrs. Salma Al Shamisi is one of the most known employees for the parents as she deals with them every day. She joined MADAR International School in 2006 as its receptionist and the first local employee. Her main concern is to keep parents happy and satisfied all the time. She really cares to inform the top management about all the parents’ suggestions and concerns.

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Mrs. Rawan Al Madhon holds a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering; she joined the school in 2006 and worked in different positions and now she is

the Girls’ Section Supervisor. When asking Ms. Rawan about her experience at MADAR she said that the students are a part of her. She feels that she has a duty towards the students and school. Her duty also includes raising the quality of the students’ achievements and the school accomplishments. She also feels very happy when she receives positive feedback about school and students even outside of her work hours.

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As each year passes the celebration and the Spirit of the Union grow bigger. At MADAR International

School we believe that it is crucial to draw strength from history to make the best of the future. On November 29th, 2012 an open day to celebrate the National Day of UAE has been organized by the school for the students, families and staff. During that event our pupils including all grades from KG to Grade 12 expressed their loyalty towards the country through promoting the UAE traditions, customs, values and heritage. May Allah bless UAE with more and greater success.

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MADAR International School has striven to raise Grades

10, 11 and 12 awareness through hosting prominent universities’ representatives and Educational consultants. Students met the representative of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the representative of the Lebanese American University (LAU) to discuss their post-graduation programs and what

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those universities may offer. Another meeting was held with Qadri International Education Consultancy where students were informed about opportunities to study at universities all over the world.

The UAE University offered MADAR International School the opportunity to have Grade 12 girls attend a 3 week college preparatory session during the Term 1 vacation which gives them credit towards foundation courses at UAEU.

At MADAR International School we recognize the importance of connecting home & school,

We believe that parents have a key supportive role to secure the improvement process at the school. As a result, the school

During term one, our student leadership group; called student council has been elected through

school wide elections. It consists of 22 students from grade 5 through grade 12 whose mission is to represent the students and give them the opportunity to communicate their views, promote their interests, reflect their concerns and organize their activities within the school. The student council works closely with the School Community Officer Mr. Mohammed Awwad to foster a spirit of community.

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At MADAR International School we stress the importance of promoting the national anthem

through the morning assembly and speeches, in order to inspire our students and remind them about the

greatness of UAE.

and parents & teachers, for the sake of our students and their success at school. MADAR International School organized parents’ information sessions at the beginning of the academic year and parents’ meetings at the beginning of term two that were an opportunity for our parents to learn about the improvements and meet our teachers individually.

decided to establish the parent council to strengthen the partnership between school and parents and to enhance their involvement. The parent council is a group of parents who will represent the parents’ views during the academic year 2012-2013.

Contact us if you are interested to be a member!

MADAR International School was established in September 2002 on a modern campus in Al Ain City built to the highest levels of international safety regulations and designed to meet the educational and technological development of the 21st century. MADAR is licensed by the Ministry of Education to follow an international curriculum that leads to Advanced Placement, TOEFL and SAT examinations. Graduates are qualified to join the world’s best universities.

We welcome your feedback and suggestions on our newsletter. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information, inquiry or comments on: Email: a.alzubaidi@madarschool.ae

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