Moral Education
At JPS, the UAE Moral Education curriculum is shaped to nurture and support our children throughout all aspects of their JPS journey.
The Moral Education initiative was launched under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and ensures pupils of all nationalities and ages are taught universal principles and values that reflect the shared experiences of humanity, whilst preserving the UAE’s unique local character and heritage.
At JPS, Moral Education (under the encompassing You & ME in the UAE umbrella, which includes UAE Social Studies) is taught in Year 2 to Year 6 and consists of a variety of whole-class, group and independent teaching and learning in both stand-alone, discrete lessons and through integration with different subjects. In lessons, and through relevant home-learning projects, we provide children with opportunities to make connections to their prior learning and personal experiences and to current affairs, both locally and globally. Teachers skillfully ensure that children experience, understand, interpret and engage with the topics specified in the Ministry of Education curriculums, whilst linking them in meaningful ways to other aspects of the curriculum.
The objectives of the UAE Moral Education curriculum are mapped out across the year in Long Term Plans to ensure complete coverage and progression across the Primary phase. Where possible, meaningful links are made with Arabic, Conceptual Learning, PE, French, Music and English, as well as to Islamic Values, to enable children to make links between real-life learning. Valuable off-site trips and in-school curriculum celebration days are planned for all year groups to enhance their Moral Education learning in exciting and memorable ways.
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Arabic
Teaching and learning the Arabic language holds an integral place at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, we aim to enable each student to develop a good understanding of the language eventually being able to speak and write it fluently.
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Art
At JPS, we see Art as a driver of creativity, inspiration and imagination. We ensure that our pupils are able to communicate what they see, feel and understand through experimentation of colour and technique.
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English
The study of English at Jumeirah Primary School is a bespoke programme of study which aims to support children in becoming confident speakers, balanced readers and to have the skills to write for specific purposes.
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French
French at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is taught by Mrs Teresa Crossland, along with Specialist Teaching Assistant, Mrs Grace Petit.
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Islamic Education
The vision of Islamic Education presented here makes a fundamental distinction between teaching about 'Islam' and teaching about 'being Muslim.' The goal of Islamic Education is not to simply fill students’ minds with information about Islam, but rather to teach them about being a good Muslim.
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Music
The Music department at JPS offers a wide range of quality music making experiences through both our curriculum and our extra-curricular activities.
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Physical Education and Sports
Physical Education and Sports are central to the educational programme at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School. We seek to educate the whole child and Physical Education forms an integral part of the whole school curriculum.
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Mathematics
A high quality mathematics education provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation for the beauty and power of mathematics and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.
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Science
At GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, we adopt a practical and applied approach towards learning in Science. Children are encouraged to believe they are thought creators and investigators who explore, question, discover, discuss and explain concepts.