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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. |
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| 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.
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| Timings |
| Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise and Pearl Classes: 8am-12pm |
| Diamond, Topaz and Emerald Classes: 7.45am - 12.15pm |
| Amethyst Class: 7.45am - 12.45pm |
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| School Uniform |
| The uniform is compulsory for all children. Please click here for details. |
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| Fees Per Term (from September 2008) |
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3 days per week |
4 days per week |
5 days per week |
Foundation Stage 2 |
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BD 370 per term |
BD 450 per term |
BD 530 per term |
BD 650 per term |
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| 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. |
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Term Dates 2008/2009 |
| Summer Term 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| Autumn Term 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| Spring Term 2009 |
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| 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 |
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| Summer Term 2009 |
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| 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 |
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| * Dates for Islamic holidays are approximate |
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| 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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