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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. |
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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 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.
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| 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 |
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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 2009) |
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Nursery |
Reception |
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3 days per week |
4 days per week |
5 days per week |
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BD 420 per term |
BD 500 per term |
BD 580 per term |
BD 720 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 2009/2010 |
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| Autumn Term 2009 |
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| 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 |
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| Spring Term 2010 |
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| 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 |
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| Summer Term 2010 |
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| 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 |
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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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| School Policies |
| A copy of all the school policies are available from the office on request. |
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