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24th March 2018Reception, Special Days by GBA

Reception enjoys Princes and Princesses day

In recent weeks, pupils in Reception have been reading fairy tales as well as learning how to write one themselves. Last week, they also concluded their curriculum topic ‘Once Upon A Time’, so what better way to reinforce their understanding than with an imaginary trip to fairyland where everyone could dress up for the day as a prince, princess or any […]

Science Fair 2018 - Gulf British Academy

15th March 2018Special Days, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 by GBA

GBA holds Science Fair 2018

Following the success of last year’s Science and Maths Week, Gulf British Academy held its annual Science Fair today – one of its most enjoyable to date. The day started at 7:30am with classes of eager children holding up bags and boxes containing ingredients and equipment for their contribution to the Science Fair. The children knew they only had 20 […]

27th February 2018KS1, Productions, Year 2 by GBA

Year 2 production: Around the World with Captain Toby

Last week, pupils from Year 2 embarked on a round-the-world trip with their production Captain Toby’s World Adventure. The story sees Captain Toby taking animals back to their home countries on his world tour with the ship the Sea Shanty. On board his ship, he is carrying a mysterious animal that doesn’t appear to have a home. That is, until […]

10th February 2018KS1, KS2, Special Days by GBA

Sports Day 2018 – KS1 and KS2

Last week, pupils from KS1 and KS2 took part in Gulf British Academy’s annual Sports Day. This was held at GBA’s sister school Iqra’a Bilingual School. Sports Day is an important event on GBA’s school calendar and one we all very much look forward to. It is an ideal time to show the school values and create healthy competition between pupils […]

30th January 2018Reception, Special Guests by GBA

Reception learn road safety (and drive Porsches!)

Reception zoomed into Term 2 with their new unit “transportation”. Over the last three weeks, pupils have looked at a different modes of transport on the road, on/in water and in the air. They have compared transport from the past with the present and discussed how it has changed over time. Earlier this week as a conclusion to the unit, […]

EYFS parent workshops at Gulf British Academy

29th January 2018EYFS, Workshops by GBA

Parent workshops help EYFS pupils at home

On the 17th and 18th of January, Ms. Norma, Head of School, gathered together many parents whose children are currently in EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) for two days of workshops held in the school hall. These were focused on reading and writing. Successful workshops in Term 1, which had covered the daily routines in the Pre-KG, KG and Reception […]

Pre-KG/KG visit zoo to explore Animal Kingdom

27th January 2018KG, Pre-KG, School Trips by GBA

Pre-KG/KG visit zoo to explore the Animal Kingdom

The beginning of Term 2 has been a roaring success in the KG department with their new unit “Animal Kingdom”. Pupils have been learning about different animals, including what they look like, their habitats and what they eat. To augment their learning on the topic, Pre-KG and KG visited the zoo last week. Needless to say, our pupils were very excited about […]

Anti-bullying play - Gulf British Academy

17th January 2018KS1, KS2, Special Guests by GBA

GBA welcomes Alnowair for anti-bullying play

On Thursday 11th January, GBA welcomed actors and producers from the Alnowair group into school to perform a short play about the negative effects of bullying. Alnowair is a non-profit organisation that aims to spread positivity and happiness throughout Kuwait and the Middle East region. Its team is currently visiting as many schools as it can to spread the word […]

Workshops for parents at Gulf British Academy

21st December 2017Community, Workshops by GBA

Parents become pupils! Workshops boost engagement

At Gulf British Academy we strongly believe in a firm relationship between school and home. We understand the importance of teacher-pupil-parent engagement and know how vital it is in a child’s progress through school. Indeed, this is core to our school vision. So for the last two weeks we have invited parents, whose children are registered in Foundation to Year […]

Reception visit Pizza Express - Gulf British Academy

30th November 2017Reception, School Trips by GBA

Let’s be our own chef! Reception visit Pizza Express

This week, Reception pupils went on a field trip to Pizza Express, Marina Crescent, to learn how to make and cook pizzas! The trip was in connection with their unit on “People who help us – Occupations”. The children were very excited about going to Pizza Express. They were going to be a pizza chef for the day! Wearing chef […]

Reception enjoys Princes and Princesses day

GBA holds Science Fair 2018

Year 2 production: Around the World with Captain Toby

Sports Day 2018 – KS1 and KS2

Reception learn road safety (and drive Porsches!)

Parent workshops help EYFS pupils at home

Pre-KG/KG visit zoo to explore the Animal Kingdom

GBA welcomes Alnowair for anti-bullying play

Parents become pupils! Workshops boost engagement

Let’s be our own chef! Reception visit Pizza Express

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