If a child lives with criticism
He learns to condemn
If a child lives with hostility
He learns to fight
If a child lives with ridicule
He learns to be shy
If a child lives with shame
He learns to feel guilty
If a child lives with tolerance
He learns to be patient
If a child lives with encouragement
He learns confidence
If a child lives with praise
He learns to appreciate
If a child lives with fairness
He learns justice
If a child lives with security
He learns to have faith
If a child lives with approval
He learns to like himself
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship
He learns to find love in the world
By: Dorothy Law Nolte

Al Bayan was founded by the late Mrs. Fawzia Al-Sultan Al-Essa (God bless her soul) supported by fourteen women. The purpose was to establish a school that bridge, the progress of the west and the traditional values of the Arab culture. Thus, the bilingual program of the school came into existence, a program that prepares the students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow, a program that constitute a happy marriage between the “Modern” and the “Traditional”. With this clear vision, Al Bayan Bilingual School was established in 1977, as the first bilingual school in Kuwait.

Founded in 1977, Al-Bayan Bilingual School is a non-profit Arabic-English university preparatory educational institution, which fosters an environment for students to develop the intellectual qualities, ethical values, and positive attitudes required for effective participation and leadership in the overall development of Kuwait and the rapidly changing world.

We believe that we are educating students for the rapidly changing world of the 21st century. We agree that technological, social, and economic trends indicate that, more than ever, success and an enriched life will depend upon:

• The mastery of communication skills, including writing, reading, speaking and listening.
• The development of problem-solving skills, technological capabilities, critical thinking, and analytic abilities needed to deal with an increasingly complex world.
• The cultivation of an international and multi-cultural perspective and skills that will enable one to take advantage of professional opportunities in the international sphere.
• An understanding of the historic, economic, geographic, and environmental forces that have shaped the modern world and the ability to use this knowledge to better comprehend the present and anticipate the future.
• The ability to work with others as part of a team and to experience leadership effectively and appropriately.
• The capability for personal autonomy and motivation for a life of continuous learning.
• Strong self-confidence, resourcefulness, self-esteem, and assertiveness.
• An appreciation of the essential ingredients for sound physical and emotional health, and the capability to utilize the resources available to realize these values and to deal with the stresses of an active life.
• A well-defined code of ethics, values, and standards that are not dependent upon a controlled environment.
• Effective development and instruction in the fine arts; health, recreation, and physical development; leadership and team play; aesthetic awareness; ethics; and psychological growth.

BBS students will:

• Acquire the learning skills needed to pursue knowledge and higher education independently.
• Learn to seek information from various sources in order to reach conclusions through sound, objective reasoning.
• Adopt a scientific attitude to learning which adheres to high ethical standards and respect for other people's ideas and beliefs.
• Acquire problem-solving skills.
• Attain recognized standards of knowledge of their subjects, but also realize that learning is a continuous process.
• Develop a positive self-concept so that they may explore their individual creative abilities.
• Appreciate the value of time and learn how to manage it productively.
• Develop an active concern for the preservation and improvement of the environment.
• Learn how to manage their health and well being via a life-long physical fitness program.
• Appreciate the fine arts universally.
• Be responsible and committed citizens in their communities.
• Acquire, understand, and respect Islamic teachings, traditions, and culture.
• Understand and appreciate the culture and traditions of Kuwait, the Arab region, and the world.

Why Choose Al-Bayan Bilingual School?
Al-Bayan Bilingual School is:

• The first bilingual school in Kuwait offering a Preschool-12 program with equally strong programs in Arabic and English.
• The first school in the Gulf with 3 full accreditations which not only guarantee recognition of our program but also meet high international and local standards.
• One of the few non-profit schools in Kuwait, which means that educational principles are not compromised by business interests.
• A school which offers a full continuous educational program from nursery to high school with experienced and well qualified faculty.
• A school with a low student/teacher ratio - class sizes range from 20 to 25.

Student Admission Policy

Registration for new students commences in February of every year. Students entering the Nursery School Program must be 3 years of age by the 14th of January of that same academic year, 4 years for KG 1 and so on. Consequently, the children's ages may vary slightly in any given grade. Students may be older than the minimum ages cited herein; however, they may not be younger. Students who do not attain the minimum ages for entrance may apply for admission in a following year, or for an earlier grade level.
Students entering BBS must have sufficient knowledge of English and Arabic in order to meet the instructional demands of the grade level to which they apply. In addition, they need to demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to our academic and social environment while they are enrolled in the school.
BBS only admits students for whom we can provide an education. BBS does not have a program for students with learning difficulties, and the school’s admissions policies and procedures make it clear that the school does not provide services for students within this category. BBS’ admissions procedures are selective, and only average and above average students with no apparent learning difficulty gain admission to the school. Parents of all new admitted students sign a special acceptance contract that does not guarantee future enrollment. Student progress is closely monitored at BBS. Should it appear that the school’s program is not appropriate for the abilities and/or interests of a student or does not meet his/her educational needs, the school will consult with parents to determine if the student could be better served in another school.
In line with Al-Bayan’s nondiscriminatory policy, admission is conditional only upon successful entrance assessment results and the availability of places; regardless of gender, nationality, religion, or race. Academic and social developments are the principal selection criteria. Within these general criteria, priority for available vacancies is given to siblings of current students first, then to children of alumni and finally to children of new families.
In the admission assessments, which become more formal as the grade level advances, the school attempts to determine that the student is developmentally ready for school, that he/she has the basic skills required to enter the grade level in question, that the student demonstrates no significant learning difficulties and that the student will be able to successfully cope with the heavy demands imposed by a bilingual educational program.

Enrolment Procedures

Students who want to enrol in Al Bayan Bilingual School must submit an admission application to the Registrar’s office with the required documents and assessment fees within the set registration period that commences in February of every year. Applications that are submitted before or after this period will not be accepted. Applicants will be asked to provide up-to-date school records, including current report cards. Applicants who meet the criteria for age and academic record will then be invited to take an entrance assessment.
English, Arabic, and Math Admissions Tests for grades 1- 12 have been designed by the school to assess basic language and math skills. The English and Arabic exams assess reading, writing and oral language skills. The Math exam assesses basic grade level mathematical skills. These tests are usually administered 3-4 times per year. A student must meet average/above average standards in all three areas in order to be considered for admission. Children in Nursery and Kindergarten are interviewed in the presence of their parents. These interviews, which are conducted on a weekly basis from February to March each year, assess the development of the child’s social, emotional, speech, language, and fine motor skills.
Admission to the School will be determined by the Principal in each division after careful review of the results of the admissions test, recommendations made by the examining teachers, and the previous school academic and behavior records.
Once a child has been assessed, the Registration office will contact parents to inform them of the outcome of the admission assessment, and the status of the student’s pending application.
If assessment results are satisfactory and places are available, parents will be invited to register their children.
During the admission process the school will consult with prospective parents to ensure that they support the school’s mission and policies.
Registration is only complete after submission of all the required documents, provision of health records, previous school transcripts, and payment of non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of KD100.

The faculty of The BBS Nursery would like to warmly welcome you and your children to our department. We hope that the following handbook will help you understand our policies.
It is very important that home and school work closely together for the benefit of your children so they may achieve the maximum growth possible. It is hoped that when you have read this handbook you will keep it close to hand and refer to it if you wish to understand an issue. The handbook cannot contain every procedure but hopefully it will help you understand the major day to day procedures about the Nursery.
We thank you for choosing our Nursery for your child’s first school experience. For the child's benefit and for his/her quick adjustment we would like you to:

1. Prepare your son or daughter for the Nursery. Help them to understand that they will spend a period of time away from you and that they are safe with teachers and friends.
2. Stay with the child for only a short time on the first day. On the second day, please leave the child with the teacher on duty at the door. Nursery staffs have a great deal of experience in helping to make the transition from home to school as happy an experience as possible.

The Nursery is a child’s first introduction to a formal and structured environment.
For some children, this is the first time being separated from their parents. The Nursery staff does everything to make this separation a pleasant experience both for the child and the parents. The year spent in Nursery provides the first experiences to school routines and classroom rules. It is also the beginning of the bilingual model at BBS. The Nursery program introduces both Arabic and English curricula as well as science, math, Islamic studies, art, music and PE. There is a teacher and a full time teacher aide for each class. Each teacher makes the program a positive, rewarding and educational experience for the child. Themes are introduced to children to teach them about the world around them and to develop vocabulary in both languages. Classwork involves activities that help to develop eye and hand coordination and to develop fine motor skills.

Nursery begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 1:00 P.M. Please be prompt in bringing and collecting your child. There is no supervision for children until 7:45A.M. Any child brought earlier than 7:45A.M will be unsupervised, and the school will not be responsible for any child before this time. Your child’s advisor and the Head of Nursery will also monitor tardiness. If you anticipate being late in picking up your child, kindly inform us.

For your child's safety please note the following:

• In the morning the child should be handed to the duty teacher inside the Nursery building.
• No child is allowed to leave the nursery with a person unknown to the teacher unless he/she has a slip of paper from the parent who has already notified the school.
• Attending promptly to school is in the child's best interest because he/she needs to settle down and feel secure before starting the daily routine.
• No parents are allowed to enter Nursery classes while lessons are in session.

I, ___________________, the undersigned, parent of __________________, understand that should my child be accepted at BBS, it is only for the school year _______________. This acceptance is not a guarantee for future enrolment. Therefore, when the school’s officers believe that it is in the best interests of the school or the student, the administration of the school reserves the right to deny admission to the following grade for a student whose behavior is deemed unacceptable or who does not show appropriate academic progress.

Al Bayan Bilingual School is a university preparatory educational institution providing the best quality education to its students. Even though the school strives to meet the needs of all students, our preschool staff and facilities are generally not equipped to meet the special needs of children with academic, social, emotional or behavioral difficulties that result in educational modifications which are beyond the scope of our programs, and/or in continuing discipline problems / undesirable influences upon other children. Therefore, when the school’s officers believe that it is in the best interests of the school or the student, the administration of the school reserves the right to deny admission to the following grade for a student whose behavior is deemed unacceptable or who does not show appropriate academic progress.

BBS’ professionals carry out the time consuming and difficult task preparing class lists with great care because it is among the most important challenges we face each year. The school’s staff considers every possible variable while composing class lists. We consider the opportunities children need to make new friends; balancing student genders across sections within a grade; the learning styles and instructional needs of students; the teaching styles and teaching abilities of our instructors; distributing students with special behavioral characteristics and/or learning abilities evenly among the sections; balancing class numbers; separating siblings and students who do not get along, and a great many other factors.
Therefore, because Al-Bayan Bilingual School’s objective is to create the BEST possible learning environment for EVERY child in EVERY class, school management will NOT accept any requests to place students in specify classes. Instead, the school will continue to do everything in its power to create the best, appropriately balanced classes possible in each grade, keeping all students’ academic interests, and generally, the best interests of all students in mind. I hope you understand, and support this important change in school practice.

Newsletters are sent to parents to inform them about what their child is learning in school during each month. The newsletter states the topic and concept or skills that are taught. Parents are encouraged to read the newsletter and use it to reinforce the skills taught at school. It is important that parents and staff work together to help make this year a successful one for your child. The newsletter is an informative handout that needs to be placed in a safe place for reference.

In order for the Nursery to run smoothly the following points must be kept in mind:

A- Regular Bedtime
Children at the Nursery age (3 years) require more sleep than adults. Each child needs are different. The easiest way to determine the amount of sleep your child requires is to observe him/her on a non-school day. Note the time he/she is put to bed and allow him/her to wake up on his/her own the next morning. Note how many hours he/she slept. This will more than likely be between 9-12 hours. This is the amount of sleep your child needs. Please put him/her to bed so that he/she will receive this number of hours before the time he/she must get up for school. Mornings and the adjustment to school will be much easier if he/she gets a good night's sleep.

B- Fever
If your child has a fever please do not send him/her to school. He/she should be at least 24 hours without a fever (and no medication that reduces fevers i.e. Panadol) before coming to school. A fever is one of the body's defense mechanisms for fighting illness. During this time children should rest in order to help their body fight any infection. Furthermore, when children are running a fever they are more than likely to be contagious and will infect other children as well.

C- Runny Nose
A runny nose can signal several things. If the discharge is clear it is more than likely due to allergies or irritation and the child can attend school. If the discharge is yellow or green then there is an infection. Please keep your child at home during this time so that he/she might better fight the infection without passing it to other children.

D- Red Eyes
If your child has red eyes and a discharge please take him/her to a doctor to ensure that the eye infection is not contagious. Ask the doctor to write a note stating that. If he tells you that the infection is contagious then, please, keep your child at home for at least 48 hours and follow the doctor's instructions regarding hygiene and medications. A doctor’s note which states that the infection is not contagious anymore, should be presented on the day of returning to school.

E- Infectious Diseases (i.e. Chicken Pox)
If your child has chicken pox, measles, German measles, mumps or any infectious disease, please notify the school as soon as possible. After having chicken pox, the child must bring a note from the doctor stating that he/she is no longer contagious before re-entering school. We often hear parents comment that the sick child wanted to come to school. Although we, in the Nursery, are happy to know that the child likes school, we must remember that he/she does not always know what is best for himself/herself. Parents must be firm and keep the child at home until he/she is well enough to return to school.

F- Nutrition
We emphasize proper nutrition in the Nursery and encourage parents to pack a lunch free of "junk food".

★ There are occasions (birthdays, Eid, etc.) when sweets will be given to everyone.

Suggestions	Not allowed
Fresh fruits and vegetables(already cut for easy eating)	Chips, crisps, etc.
Juices, Milk	Cakes, cookies
Cheese pieces	Soda pop (fizzy drinks)
Sandwiches (not chocolate)	Candy, chocolate, gum
Low sugar cereals in a bag(corn flakes, bran flakes, etc.)
Zaatar, Labneh, Yogurt
Boiled eggs

Birthdays are celebrated ONLY during lunch time. You may bring a cake before 10:30 A.M. You also need to supply the teacher with plates, forks, and napkins. Parents may bring a camera and give it to your child's teacher who will be glad to take photos for the child. Two days of advance notice is required. No goody bags should be distributed to the children. They will be returned with the child.

Please do not bring party invitations to school to be passed out by the teacher or put into cubbies unless you have ONE for EVERY child in the room.

Please do not send DVDs or Videotapes with your child to school, unless the teacher asks for them. Sometimes, there won’t be time to watch it, so the child might be upset.

Parents may videotape their children during school activities, but it is not allowed to videotape inside the classes/during lessons.

The Nursery children should be dressed in the official Al Bayan uniform.
★ These are sold on school premises.
★ Each article of clothing should have the student’s name on it.
★ Tennis or rubber soled shoes with VELCRO fastening are strongly recommended.
★ Crocs are NOT allowed.

Nursery teachers request an extra change of clothing for your child in case of an accident. Clothing should be placed in a Ziploc bag and properly marked with the child’s name.

On certain occasions students will not be required to wear their school uniform, but may come in free dress. These days will be announced. (Usually they are on the last Thursday of every month).

For the child's safety and benefit please note the following:

1. We advise against sending your child to school wearing jewelry, expensive watches or toys as they may get broken or lost and can cause injuries on the playground. The school is not responsible for any lost items.
2. It is very important that we have at least one complete change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) for your child. Sometimes juice or water is spilled, and the child has nothing else to wear. When dirty clothes are sent home please replace them the next day. We ask you to return any clothes belonging to the school as soon as possible. We must have the child's name on winter clothes, lunch boxes or extra clothes.
3. Please check the Lost and Found basket in the reception area for any items your child might have left behind at school.
4. In case of emergency, parents, drivers/nannies and relatives can pick up the children. They have to sign a form with their names phone number and addresses.
5. In case of a school event for either Nursery or KG, parents are requested not to take their child from the classroom, in order to see his/her sibling perform.
6. No child will be released to attend another function during Nursery hours. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

1. 1. Help your child to develop his/her thinking skills through frequent discussions (naming objects/describing actions, questions, etc.).
2. Make sure that your child is aware of his/her success.
3. Have a regular bedtime schedule and routine.
4. Read daily to your child. Buy books instead of toys for your child.
5. Let your child do things for himself/herself to encourage his/her independence.
6. Please read the newsletters and messages sent from school. We try to keep you informed of all school activities. To know what your child is learning during each month, please read our monthly newsletters, to keep good communication between Nursery and home.
7. Use proper Adult Language when carrying on a conversation with your child. Avoid childish ways of talking.
8. Speak with your child in your native language.
9. Set aside a time for you and your child. (going shopping, communicating, reading a story, etc.)
10. Both parents should set certain regulations and rules and be consistent about enforcing them, avoiding contradictions.

The following suggestions are ways for you to handle difficult situations with a child:

1. Give the child a choice.

If a situation is potentially dangerous or harmful to the child, others, or the materials or facility, say, “You might hurt _______ doing that. Please stop. Would you like me to help you or can you do it on your own?” Make sure that both choices you give a child are acceptable to you. (Stop that or you’ll get hurt is not an example or giving a child a choice.) Be ready to set a time limit (I’m going to walk over to the table and help Rawan and by the time I walk back you need to make a choice or I will make it for you). If the child doesn’t make a choice then the adult needs to choose for the child. If the child continues to misbehave, you may gently remove him/her from the situation. Do not hesitate to remove the child before you give choices if you find the situation immediately threatening to the child or others.

2. Upon removing a child from a situation, take a moment to redirect him to a more positive activity.

Suggest two activities that the child may choose between. If the child can’t make a choice, the teacher will facilitate a choice by picking one of the child’s interests. Please note: Sometimes children misbehave with the goal of getting individual attention from an adult. Try to give attention to every child for positive behavior. If you feel the child is breaking rules to get attention, redirect the child’s behavior with very minimal eye contact and language. Then you can come back a few minutes later to praise the child for “making a better choice” or “calming himself/herself down”.

3. Put yourself in the child’s place.

Always approach a situation from the child’s point of view:
What is behind the misbehavior?
Why would the child feel it is necessary?
What logical, acceptable choices can I offer the child for changing the behavior?
Am I being respectful to the child?

4. If you’re not sure, ask.

What can the children involved tell you about the situation? To be effective in this process, you must create a calm atmosphere. Have the children take turns speaking. Model respectful listening by not interrupting. Your role as an adult is to let each child voice his or her feelings, and help them resolve the situation.

5. Wait until the child is calm enough to talk about the situation.

If a child wishes to argue, cut the conversation short with, “I’ll be happy to talk about this when you are ready to talk to me”. Try to complete the discipline cycle with a smile. Ask the child what he can do next time to avoid a similar situation.

Logical consequences

When a child repeatedly engages in the same misbehavior, consequences are in order. Ask the child what reasonable consequences would be. Often a child will have reasonable consequences in mind. Be ready with logical consequences in case the child is not ready.Logical consequences include cleaning up after a mess has been made, playing inside if out of control on the playground; taking care of a friend who a child has hurt, losing the privilege of using a piece of equipment because of careless use.

If after logical consequences have been used, a child continues to misbehave in the same way, the teaching team and the child’s parents will meet to discuss the situation to develop more effective techniques. If this also fails, the child will be referred to the school counselor/ Head of Nursery/Pre-School Principal.

Time-Out

Time-Out is the removal of a child for a short period of time (3 to 5 minutes) from a situation in which the child is misbehaving and has not responded to other discipline techniques. The Time-Out space, usually a chair, is located away from classroom activity, but within the teacher’s sight. During Time-Out, the child has a chance to think about the misbehavior which led to his/her removal from the group. After a brief interval of no more than 5 minutes, the teacher discusses the incident and appropriate behavior with the child. When the child returns to the group, the incident is over and the child is treated with the same affection and respect shown the other children.

If you wish to discuss your child's progress with teachers, please call the Nursery Secretary who will be glad to set up an appointment. Parents will not be allowed to meet teachers without an appointment. Parent conference record sheets are compulsory for staff. Please ensure that your views or comments are clearly recorded before signing the sheet. You should be given a copy of this form.
While we endeavor to provide a truly professional service there will always be occasions when problems arise. At BBS, we have a procedure to ensure that situations are dealt with at the source. Should problems not be resolved with the teacher, we advise that you meet with the Head of Nursery or the Pre-School Principal to help solve the problem.

★ The first parent conference date is in November.

Al-Bayan Bilingual School provides a comprehensive counseling program for students from Pre-School through High School. The Counselor offers advice and guidance to the teacher on management of children with unique needs, if any are present in her class. The Counselor attends meetings between parents and teachers, if required.

• Never forget that we are dealing with 3-4 years old children. All we can do is to tolerate and love them and try to solve and control their problems.
• We find that children may be corrected differently depending upon their personality and depending on whether misbehavior is due to their maturity level or outright disobedience, and here common sense is needed.
• All staff agrees on certain limitation of unacceptable behavior in the Nursery: the classroom, the playground, the bathroom, the hallways and the lunchroom.
• Teachers and nannies should be made aware of these limits and should consistently correct unacceptable behavior.

Discipline Procedures

1. Bring yourself down to the child’s level – make eye contact with him/her, explain his/her unacceptable behavior in a low, kind yet firm tone of voice.
2. Explain the fault to the child – the child must understand the consequence, and other children around should understand as well.
3. If inappropriate behavior re-occurs, a second warning is given to the child.
4. If the child repeats the behavior for the third time, keep him/her for a time out from 3 to 5 minutes sitting within sight.

★ Time out works indirectly to deprive the child of an activity he/she enjoys such as recess and classroom play time.
5. If a child has a persistent behavior problem in the classroom or playground, the Head of Nursery is informed and a parent conference is set.
   If a serious offense is committed such as biting or fighting in which a child is injured, the child is taken to the Head of Nursery for disciplinary action. Parents are informed about their child’s action.
   Staff discusses a difficult child with the counselor, to track down the psychological reasons behind such behavior and to find what strategies have been successful.

Positive Reinforcement:

Teachers in their individual classrooms may use many different types of positive reinforcement. It is always preferable to take pro-active measures rather than to punish children when infractions do occur.

IN CLASS	ON THE PLAYGROUND	IN THE BATHROOM	IN THE HALLWAY	IN THE LUNCHROOM
No interruption while teachers/students are talking Use the magic words : Please, sorry, thank you No running No hitting, biting or spitting No pushing while in line No calling names or using bad language No leaving the activity area without permission No shouting No throwing toys or materials Tidy up Push chairs in properly Line up quickly No standing on or sitting under tables or chairs No coloring on tables or walls Use book corner properly Do not tear books Return to place when finished During story time or video sit properly no lying down	Use slide properly No playing with gates Never leave main gate without an adult Use the magic words: Please, sorry, thank you No hitting, biting or spitting No pushing while in line No name calling or using bad language No leaving of the activity area without permission Tidy up Line up quickly No blocks or other toys inside large play equipment No excessive shouting	Must wash hands: - After recess - After using toilet - After eating Use the magic words: Please, sorry, thank you Never enter the bathroom without an adult No playing with the water Stand in line when in large groups No pushing while in line Boys should use boys’ bathroom, and girls should use girls’ bathroom. Doors to stalls should be closed when in use	- No jumping on the stairs - Hold the rail - Keep to the right side of the stairs when going up or down - No pushing - Put lunch boxes in their places - Put coats, gloves etc. in the cupboard - No running down the hall - Use the magic words: Please, sorry, thank you	No running No throwing of food Place lunch box on floor next to chair Place garbage into trash can Place used trays into sink Return lunch box to cupboard Use toilet and wash hands Return to lunchroom immediately No standing on or sitting under tables or chairs Use the magic words : Please, sorry, thank you No loud or rough play after eating

Field experiences are an essential part of the educational program. They provide a further extension of what is taught in the classroom and reinforce it.Slips are sent in advance to parents. Permission slips must be signed by parents and returned the following day. Your child must stay at home on the day of the trip if no approval is received.

Policy For: Parents accompanying children in a school field trip:

• The parent has to inform the class teacher about his/her wish to join the trip once he/she receives the field trip form.
• The parent has to comply with school policies and procedures during field trips.
• The parent has to assist teachers and take responsibility of a certain group of children during the field trip.
• If a parent wants to share some new ideas that will make the field trip more beneficial, he/she has to inform the Admin about it prior or after the trip.
• The parent has to convey the correct image to others regarding this trip.
• The parent has to maintain confidentiality about whatever happens during this trip, particularly about children’s behaviour.

Report Cards are an indication of your child's progress throughout the school year. Please remember that children develop at a different pace, and you should be encouraging and supportive towards your child. There are three grading periods in which you will receive a report card. These are in December, March and June.

Bus service is available from a private bus company. All arrangements must be made with the Accounts Department/FAWSEC.
Bus children are placed on the bus at 12:50 P.M. If a parent wishes to collect his child on any day instead of letting him ride the bus home, the school must be notified. If no phone call or note is sent, your child will be placed on the bus.

In Nursery, there is a nurse for routine health problems.
The nurse performs services through providing first aid, screening of vision, hearing, general hygiene and other areas related to School performance. The nurse prepares a medical file for every child and she handles these files with privacy. If a child has a fever, diarrhea, vomiting or a contagious disease such as measles, chicken pox, sore throat, he must remain at home. If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school, your child will be sent to the clinic. The nurse will determine the seriousness of the illness and call parents if a student is to be sent home. It is important that the school has the proper home and work numbers. Also, an emergency number is needed in case the nurse is not able to reach you at home or work.
If your child has special health problems, such as allergies, asthma, etc., please notify the school nurse. She will then inform the child’s advisor.

Medication:It is preferred that all medicine be given at home before a child comes to school. The nurse will administer any medication sent to school. Teachers are not responsible for giving medicine to your child. Any medicine brought to school must have a note from the parent or doctor stating the name of the student, name of the medicine, dosage and the time to be given.

In Kuwait, the Ministry of Social Affairs supervises Nurseries.
The child's health records should be completed before he/she attends the Nursery.
The child's record is considered complete when it includes:

Photocopy of the birth certificate and injections

Photocopy of the father's passport

Application form

Preventive health record

4 personal pictures

The purpose of this handbook is to assist you. If you still have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our doors are always open! Your support is greatly valued and we look forward to meeting you.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your child's life.