ISG Superintendent's Message
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Dear Parents,
It has been a pleasure attending the recent PTG meetings and connecting with so many of you. I truly enjoyed meeting our wonderful parents and having you express such interest in partnering with ISG in support of our students and the ISG community. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we can continue to grow together.
Our ISG Dammam and ISG Jubail campuses also hosted successful back-to-school events, and BSD has invited parents throughout this week for focused assemblies. These were a great opportunity for parents to engage with our educators and see the exciting plans for the year ahead.
I am excited to introduce another avenue for parent involvement: ISG School Councils. These groups will work closely with the campus leadership teams on strategic issues of school improvement. The councils also ensure that the voices of both parents and students are actively contributing to the ongoing success of our schools.
I look forward to seeing the positive impact these partnerships will have as we continue building a strong, collaborative ISG community.
Dates to Remember:
- September 10: ISG Minimum Day
- September 22, 23: Saudi National Day
Upcoming Community Events:
- September 14: ASD Back-to-School Event
- September 19: ISG Jubail Principal Meet and Greet
- September 24: ISG Dammam Parent Council Meeting
- September 28: ISG Dammam Parent University Information Session
- September 29: BSD Coffee Morning
- October 1: ISG Dammam Coffee Talks (MS/HS)
Please find more information about these events in your campus leadership communication.
SURPRISE VISIT: ADAM PEATY AND ED BAXTER VISIT THE DHAHRAN CAMPUS DURING SWIM SQUAD TRYOUTS
We were thrilled to welcome British Triple Olympic Champion and 14x World Record Holder, Adam Peaty, and his Managing Director, British Record Holder and multiple British National Champion, Ed Baxter, and the AP Race team to the Dhahran campus for a surprise visit on Wednesday, September 4, during the swim squad tryouts.
This exciting collaboration presents an incredible opportunity for our students at ISG to engage with world-class athletes and gain inspiration from their dedication and expertise. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this experience will have on our aspiring swimmers and the broader ISG community.
UPDATE: DHAHRAN CAMPUS MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
Exciting updates are underway for the new multipurpose space at the Dhahran campus, a facility that promises to be a hub of community activity and student engagement for all students across the district.
Designed as an ISG-wide facility, the multipurpose space will serve as a versatile environment for a variety of events, from school assemblies and performances to sports activities and community gatherings. This state-of-the-art space will enhance the educational experience for all students across our schools, fostering collaboration and unity within our diverse community.
The future of this facility holds great promise, as it will not only meet the immediate needs of our students but also create opportunities for new programs and initiatives. We look forward to the continued progress and can't wait to see how this space will inspire learning, creativity and togetherness across the ISG network.
SCHOOL UPDATES
ASD
BSD
ISG Dammam
- Three ISG Dammam Graduates Earn the AP Capstone Diploma.
- Annual Club Con Introduces Students to High School Clubs.
- ISG Dammam Back-to-School Event.
- After-School Sports Program Begins.
ISG Jubail
Sara Village School
Congratulations to Sara Village School for being featured in the prestigious Empathy Studios Report!
In collaboration with the University of Cambridge, Empathy Studios has published groundbreaking research highlighting the positive impact of teaching empathy in schools. Sara Village School is proudly showcased on page 24, where they are recognized for their innovative approach to empathy education.
The report also highlights the insightful presentation delivered by Principal Richard Charlesworth at the COBIS Annual Conference last May, where he shared the school's journey and commitment to fostering empathy in the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of this recognition and the ongoing efforts of Sara Village School to make empathy a core part of their students' learning experience.
Thank you again to your family for choosing ISG for your child(ren)’s education. We look forward to partnering in learning and engaging in more wonderful activities throughout the school year!
Warm wishes,
Rhonda Norris
ISG Superintendent