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New Podcast Alert! 🎙️ SEK-Qatar Radio Station’s Latest Episode is Live!
We’re thrilled to bring you a brand-new episode from our SEK-Qatar Radio Station, where we dive into the latest happenings on and off campus! 🌟
In this episode, our student hosts take you through some of the exciting activities and events shaping the SEK-Qatar experience. From the recent Parent-Teacher Conferences, where we built stronger connections between home and school, to fun ideas for enjoying Doha’s beautiful weather, there’s something for everyone!
Whether you’re a parent, student, or a community member, our podcast keeps you in the loop on all things SEK-Qatar. ☀️🌴
Highlights of this episode include:
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: Get insights on how we’re fostering open communication to support our students’ growth.
- Outdoor Activities: Creative ways to make the most of the season with friends and family.
- School News: Updates on upcoming events, achievements, and more!
Tune in, listen, and stay connected with the SEK-Qatar community. Don’t miss this insightful episode filled with updates, ideas, and inspiration! 🎧✨
New Podcast Alert! 🎙️
Listen to the Latest Episode of SEK-Qatar Radio Station!
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest podcast episode, where we dive into school updates and highlight an inspiring interview with our Student Body President, Aisha Derudder! 🌟
Join us as Aisha shares her experiences, insights on leadership, and what it’s like to represent the student body at SEK-Qatar. Whether you’re a student, parent, or just curious about our school, this episode has something for everyone!
Tune in now and be inspired! 🎧
Don’t forget to follow us on social media and share this episode with friends and family—let’s spread the word and celebrate our community together! 🌐
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Exciting News: SEK-Qatar Radio Station is Back! 🎙️
We’re thrilled to announce that SEK-Qatar’s Radio Station is kicking off the academic year with our first podcast episode! ✨
We’ll be sharing all the latest updates on in-school and outside-school events. From exciting activities to upcoming projects, there’s so much to cover, and you won’t want to miss a thing! Whether you’re a parent, student, or teacher, this podcast is your go-to for staying in the loop with what’s happening in our vibrant school community. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!
Don’t forget to tune in and be part of the conversation! 🎧🔊
SEK International School Qatar Celebrates 7th Year as a Microsoft Showcase School!
At SEK-Qatar, we believe in integrating technology into the curriculum in a meaningful way. That’s why we are so proud to announce that SEK International School Qatar has been honored as a Microsoft Showcase School for the 2024-2025 academic year! This marks our 7th consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition as a testament to the exceptional efforts of our faculty, staff, and families. Their dedication has been instrumental in the school’s journey with Microsoft, which began in 2014. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for their relentless support and enthusiasm.
To earn the Microsoft Showcase School award, a school must demonstrate a strong commitment to digital transformation and innovative teaching practices. This involves integrating Microsoft tools and technologies into the curriculum to create immersive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments. Schools must show evidence of using these tools to enhance learning outcomes, foster collaboration, and develop future-ready skills among students. Additionally, they need to have a dedicated team of educators who are continuously learning and applying the latest Microsoft updates and best practices. SEK-Qatar, with its dedicated educators, has successfully met these criteria, showcasing our commitment to leveraging technology to inspire lifelong learning and empower our students to achieve more.
Our success is driven by our dedicated educators, who are constantly learning and staying up-to-date with the latest Microsoft updates. Their relentless efforts ensure that we are fully leveraging the tools available to us, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments. With 21 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIE Experts) on our team, we excel in using tools like Minecraft Education, Sway, Teams, OneNote, and OneDrive to enhance the educational experience on a day-to-day basis.
SEK-Qatar’s commitment to technology integration is evident through its Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) policy for Grades 4 to 12 and the provision of Microsoft Surface Pro devices for all faculty and staff. This initiative, which includes a 1:1 device program from Grade 1 to Grade 12, ensures that each student has a dedicated device with a personal profile, maximizing the opportunities for effective technology use in learning. These tools enable educators to plan, strategize, and deliver interactive and engaging lessons, while also allowing leaders and educators to thoughtfully integrate technology as they redesign learning spaces, restructure curriculum, and reinvent pedagogy. The addition of digital ink, with each device equipped with a stylus, allows students to blend traditional handwriting skills with modern digital tools, enhancing their learning experience.
As we embark on this new academic year, we are excited to share our experiences and find innovative ways to equip our students with the tools needed for success inside and outside the classroom. We look forward to another year of growth, learning, and achievement together!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Thank you to the family and friends of our graduates, for your unwavering support and presence as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students. Your love and encouragement have made this journey truly special. Congratulations to all!
Preschool 5
We had an amazing day celebrating our Preschool 5 students at their first school graduation. The IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), which spans from Preschool 3 to Grade 5 (ages 3-12), helps young learners grow as caring and engaged participants in a lifelong journey of knowledge (ibo.org, 2024). Our dedicated teachers and staff at SEK International School Qatar have enjoyed guiding and nurturing our wonderful Preschool 5 students throughout this school year. We are so proud of their achievements and wish them a fun and happy summer holiday. We look forward to welcoming these students back as they start Grade 1 at SEK-Qatar next year.
Grade 5
Our Grade 5 students are excited to begin the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in August! Congratulations to each of them on finishing the IB Primary Years Programme. Over the past eight years, they have shown great dedication and learned the skills needed to face challenges and take advantage of opportunities in our fast-changing world. At SEK International School Qatar, we are proud to offer the globally recognized PYP Programme, which represents excellence in education.
Grade 10
Let’s give a big hand to our MYP Grade 10 students at SEK-Qatar, who have successfully completed the IBMYP Programme.
The IBMYP Programme, which goes from Grade 6 to Grade 10, is a key foundation for the final Diploma Programme (DP) stage. During the MYP years, students work on community and personal projects to broaden their horizons and enhance their learning.
DP Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the graduates of the SEK International School Qatar Diploma Programme.
Over the past two years, these amazing students have worked hard to complete the challenging International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme.
They have tackled Extended Essays, Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and many exams, showing incredible resilience and adaptability.
It has been a great honour to teach and prepare our Grade 12 students for their future. The entire SEK-Qatar community wishes our graduates all the best as they start their unique journeys ahead.
Extended Essay Exhibition
Last Tuesday, our seniors celebrated the culmination of the Extended Essay journey for our graduating class. Their exceptional work was proudly on display at the Extended Essay Exhibition, a testament to their dedication, intellectual curiosity, and the remarkable skills they have developed throughout this challenging yet rewarding process.
The exhibition was much more than just a showcase of finished projects. It was a vibrant exchange of ideas, insights, and experiences. Students from Grades 10 and 11, along with our supportive parents, were invited to engage with the presentations, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the diverse range of topics explored by our seniors.
The atmosphere was one of shared purpose and intellectual excitement. Senior students, who had poured their hearts and minds into their extended essays, took pride in sharing their knowledge and discoveries. Younger students, inspired by the dedication and achievements of their peers, gained a glimpse into the possibilities that awaited them on their own academic journeys.
We are incredibly proud of our graduating class for their remarkable accomplishments. The Extended Essay Exhibition was a powerful reminder of the transformative power of learning and the profound impact this challenging endeavor has had on our students!
SEK-Qatar’s Exciting Hour of Code Journey!
Our school has once again joined the global coding celebration – the Hour of Code! Just like the good times from previous years, our school is buzzing with coding brilliance from December 4th to December 10th, 2023.
What’s the Hour of Code?
For those who might be wondering, the Hour of Code is a worldwide movement that introduces students to the fun and fascinating world of coding. It’s like a global playdate for computers, encouraging learners of all ages to spend at least an hour exploring coding activities.
Our students were on fire with awesome coding activities! Our preschoolers having a blast playing and coding with robots, primary students grooving to the beats in the Classic Dance Party game from Code.org, and our Grade 4 to MYP students diving into challenges from Minecraft Education with this year’s theme – Generation AI.
This year, our older students got hands-on with Generation AI challenges, diving into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence. It wasn’t just about solving coding puzzles; it was a journey into understanding AI.
SEK-Qatar’s Hour of Code was more than just a week of activities; it was a celebration of our students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for learning. We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of them for embracing the coding adventure with such energy and learning how to be responsible users. A huge shoutout to our students and staff for their awesome participation!
Enriching Arabic Workshop
We are thrilled to share the success of our recent Arabic workshop held on November 25th at SEK-Qatar! The collaborative event brought together the passionate minds of our Arabic Team alongside esteemed colleagues from SEK International School Riyadh and Beacon Private School, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas.
During the workshop, our dedicated educators delved into various types of assessment, exploring effective strategies to enhance the evaluation process. A key focus of the day was aligning the curriculum of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with the International Baccalaureate framework, ensuring a seamless integration that optimally benefits our students.
The engaging discussions and shared insights showcased the commitment of our Arabic Team and the invaluable contributions from our fellow educators. This collaborative effort reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a rich, well-rounded education that prepares our students for success in a globalized world. Stay tuned for more exciting developments on the horizon!
Special thanks to Dr. Ibtihaje El Senne, Ph.D., for leading our workshop with expertise and inspiration. Your guidance made a significant impact on our learning journey.
Grade 7 Visual Arts – Microworlds: Bacteria & Neurons
Our talented Grade 7 Visual Arts students ventured into the digital world of stylus drawings on their laptops. As a Microsoft Showcase school we aim to integrate various digital experiences into our curriculum. In this interdisciplinary unit the Science and Visual Arts department fused their interest in microbes and showed how visual imagery enhance learning in science. Students selected their bacteria of choice and created remarkable drawings in OneNote. Students were taught how to use the grid method and explored the basic tools such as pencils, highlighters and pens in OneNote as a starting point. OneNote has a fun function where you can replay your drawing like a movie and learn from one another’s techniques and processes so students enjoyed seeing the step-by-step progression of a drawing.
Lastly, to celebrate their achievements artworks were selected as part of the SEK International School Qatar art collection. These works were framed and placed in the Science department for all to enjoy. Students were thanked for their efforts and received certificates to acknowledge their beautiful, creative work.
Grade Three’s Art-tastic Adventure!
In the 1st half of the academic year, Grade 3 students have been exploring Arts and learning about the elements of Art.
Students were exposed to the elements of colour, lines, technique, texture and shapes and created art to reflect these elements. Students had different experiences such as experimenting with colours, going on a texture hunt around the school, reflecting on artwork from famous painters and using the “See, feel, wonder” thinking routine.
Students took time to reflect on their artwork and in the final project used their knowledge of the elements of art to produce an artwork to showcase their understanding of the unit.
The students sought to make connections between art and their own understanding of emotions and well-being. We introduced the mood meter to help the children reflect and share their mood patterns more explicitly with the help of colour theory.
Throughout this unit, students incorporated communication, creative, collaboration and thinking skills as they came to understand more about the various elements of art and how they can be implemented in their own work.