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Location
Little Gems Pre-school is conveniently located in Budaiya. Follow signs to Barbar from the Al Osra roundabout on Budaiya Highway, continue to the end the road and bear left. Take the second right and you will see signposts directing you to Little Gems. (Download the map - in Word format). Our school is completely enclosed and secure and has colourful, bright and airy classrooms. It also has 3 well-equipped shaded play areas, as well as shaded garden areas for sand and water play and outside activities.
 
Attendance

Our intake is in September, although places may become available throughout the year. Children may attend 3, 4 or 5 days a week (5 days is compulsory for Foundation Stage 2). Please be aware that unfortunately we cannot always accomodate part time children for P.E., dancing, school trips, school photographs and special events. Our holidays are as per British curriculum (in addition to public and National holidays).

Please call our secretary to arrange an appointment to visit our school. She will be more than happy to show you around and answer any questions that you might have. Registration fees are BD50 and are non-refundable. Registration forms are available from the school office, or you can click here to download a copy now.

 
Timings
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise and Pearl Classes: 8am-12pm
Diamond, Topaz and Emerald Classes: 7.45am - 12.15pm
Amethyst Class: 7.45am - 12.45pm
 
School Uniform
The uniform is compulsory for all children. Please click here for details.
 
Fees Per Term (from September 2008)
  3 days per week 4 days per week 5 days per week Foundation Stage 2
BD 370 per term BD 450 per term BD 530 per term BD 650 per term
 
Fees are payable a term in advance and are non-refundable. We are unable to give discounts or refunds for any leave taken during a term.
 
Click here to download Registration form
Click here to download map
 
 
Term Dates 2008/2009
Summer Term 2008  
First day of term Sunday, 6th April
Half term/Labour Day Thursday, 1st May - Monday 5th May inclusive
Last day of term Thursday, 3rd July
   
Autumn Term 2008  
First day of term Sunday, 31st August
*Eid Al Fitr Wednesday, 1st October - Sunday, 5th October inclusive
Last day of term Thursday, 4th December
Winter holiday Friday, 5th December - Saturday, 3rd January inclusive
   
Spring Term 2009  
First day of term Sunday, 4th January
*Ashoora Wednesday, 7th January - Thursday, 8th January
Half Term Sunday, 22nd February -Thursday, 26th February inclusive
*Prophet's Birthday Monday, 9th March
Last day of term Thursday, 2nd April
Spring Holiday Friday, 3rd April - Saturday, 18th April inclusive
   
Summer Term 2009  
First day of term Sunday,19th April
Holiday in lieu of Labour day Sunday, 3rd May
Half term Sunday, 31st May - Monday, 1st June
Last day of term Thursday, 9th July
 
* Dates for Islamic holidays are approximate
 
First Aid
We have a full time, fully qualified school nurse and all our staff have an up to date certificate in First Aid for children and adults.
 
 
   
 
 
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