Dear Clarion Families and Friends,

This week at Clarion School was truly out of this world as we hosted our second annual STEAM Expo! With Star Wars as this year’s theme, our young Padawans eagerly embraced the challenge, showcasing their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.

Our youngest learners proudly presented their Term 1 culminations, delighting their peers and cheering on participants during our exciting engineering challenges on the field and basketball court. We were captivated by musical and dramatic performances from students in Grades 3–8, while our fourth graders showcased their talents in a wood sculpture exhibit in the Atrium. Elementary students wowed us with their inventions and raced their rubber band balloon cars, demonstrating impressive ingenuity in bridge building and engineering design. A special shoutout to Ms. Elham, who collaborated with an external provider to bring a unique STEAM learning experience to students in 4A and 4B.

Our middle school students (Grades 6–8) were busy across campus, taking on an array of exciting challenges. Mr. Yasin organized Clarion School’s first-ever Math Bowl, where our sixth and seventh grade teams emerged victorious. In English, Mr. Jordan tasked students with crafting Star Wars-inspired narrative and expository essays, transporting us to new worlds through their compelling storytelling—I can’t wait to read more of their work!

The Science Fair, led by Ms. Theresa, Mr. Victor, and Ms. Hazel, featured an incredible variety of projects, along with the introduction of two thrilling challenges: the mouse trap car race and bottle rocket design competition. Congratulations to Jay (Grade 6) and Ali (Grade 8), our bottle rocket challenge champions!

Rounding out our STEAM celebrations, the STEAM Poster Challenge saw fierce competition. A special congratulations to Maria, Ghalia, Nadia, and Lavinia from Grade 6 for their phenomenal poster, which earned the most votes!

This year’s STEAM Expo was a testament to the boundless creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking of our students. Thank you to all the educators, students, and families who made this event a stellar success. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!

Design at Clarion

Due to extenuating circumstances, the Design at Clarion Parent Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2025, in the Design Hub will be rescheduled. A new date will be shared in an upcoming communication. Thank you for your understanding.

Campus Coffee Corner

Our transdisciplinary coffee project is on a brief hiatus while our students complete their assessments. It will be back in a limited capacity for the second half of February.

The Jungle Book Theater Production

This is a reminder that we will be hosting The Jungle Book Theater Production on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the small gym. Parents, if you have not done so already, kindly sign the consent form and submit the 65 AED payment for the event directly to your child’s homeroom teacher.

Student Dismissal and Play Dates

Parents, when arranging for another parent or family to pick up your child for a playdate, please make sure to notify their homeroom teacher and copy SLT on an email. Students are not allowed to go home with someone else unless we have written consent. Additionally, if a student is feeling unwell, they may not go home alone in a taxi. We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and we truly appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.

Congratulations to Mr. Mohamed

Congratulations to Mr. Mohamed, our Head of MOE Subjects, on earning his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership! This achievement reflects his dedication to education and commitment to excellence. Well done!

The month of January was full of memorable events and experiences. I look forward to greeting everyone on Monday morning as we embark on an action-packed February.

Your Partner in Education,

Blanca R. Hindle