Parents at ARS

Parents at ARS

Everything you need as an ARS parent — communication, daily routines, policies, and the care that surrounds your child.

Communication

How we stay connected with parents — Class Dojo, the iSAMS Parent Portal, and our Parent Relations Executive.

School Uniform

Where to buy uniform, the uniform bus visits, and the pride our students take in wearing it.

School Buses

Safe, supervised transport with BBT across
Abu Dhabi, with trained drivers and bus
guardians.

School Calendar

Key term dates for the 2025–2026 academic year, including breaks and important events.

School Timings

Daily gate and lesson times for FS1 and FS2 to Year 13, and the importance of punctuality.

Attendance

Our attendance expectations, how to report an absence, and ADEK guidelines.

School Meals

Healthy packed lunches, our no-nuts policy, and the canteen run by Emirates Taste.

School Bags

Keeping bags light and safe, with
maximum backpack weights by year group.

Personal Learning Devices

Our 1:1 iPad Programme for Years 3 to 13 and the Acceptable Use Policy.

Home Learning

How homework is set through Class Dojo and the Parent Zone to support learning at home.

Inclusion

Our Inclusion Hub, support for SEN learners, and enrichment for Gifted and Talented students.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

The care surrounding every child, our School Counsellor, and parent coffee mornings.

Medical Care

Our on-site clinic, school nurses, and how we manage students’ health and well-being.

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