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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 (opposite Lari Park 2 Compound) 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 Stages 1 and 2, ie Nursery and Reception). 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 administrative coordinator 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
Crystal, Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Classes: 8am-12.30pm
Diamond, Topaz and Emerald Classes: 7.45am - 12.45pm
Amethyst Class: 7.45am - 2.00pm
 
School Uniform
The uniform is compulsory for all children. Please click here for details.
 
Fees Per Term (from September 2009)
      Nursery Reception
  3 days per week 4 days per week 5 days per week  
BD 420 per term BD 500 per term BD 580 per term BD 720 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 2009/2010
   
Autumn Term 2009  
First day of term Sunday, 1st November (late start due to Ministry regulations)
*Eid Al Adha Sunday, 29th November - Wednesday, 2nd December inclusive
Last day of term Tuesday, 15th December
Winter holiday Friday, 16th December - Sunday, 3rd January inclusive
   
Spring Term 2010  
First day of term Monday, 4th January
*Prophet's Birthday Sunday, 28th February
Last day of term Thursday, 1st April
Spring Holiday Friday, 2nd April - Saturday, 17th April inclusive
   
Summer Term 2010  
First day of term Sunday,18th April
Holiday for Labour day Sunday, 2nd May
Half term Wednesday, 26th May - Thursday, 27th May
Last day of term Thursday, 8th 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.
 
School Policies
A copy of all the school policies are available from the office on request.
 
 
 
   
 
 
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