OUR SCHOOL The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is Abu Dhabi’s leading British not-for-profit, co-educational day school. From Nursery to A Level (3 – 18) our dynamic school culture offers students an enriching experience and outstanding results.
OUR PURPOSE We are a community committed to inspiring our students to create an impactful legacy
OUR VALUES Empathy and Care | Respect and Inclusivity Honesty and Integrity | Endeavour and Resilience
YEAR 7 PASTORAL HANDBOOK 2026/2027 CONTENTS P02 P04 P05 P06
BSAK’s Purpose and Values Assistant Head Welcome Wellbeing One Stop Shop Meet Your Head of Year
KINDLY CLICK ON THESE HYPERLINKS Student Staff Agreement Safeguarding Term Dates and Timings Google Classroom & Devices Transport Communications - Parent Portal Library MELS Stationery
Mental Health and Wellbeing House System Uniform Nursing Handbook Parking and Traffic Communications - Social Media Inclusion Mobile Phones Securly - School Device Monitoring
WELCOME FROM THE ASSISTANT HEAD Dear Parents, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Year 7 at BSAK. The transition from Primary to Secondary school is a big step in a student’s educational journey and I am hugely excited to embark upon this adventure with you.
Ms Nichola Cooper ASSISTANT HEAD
Whilst the opportunities ahead are tremendously exciting, there can also be apprehension for students and parents alike. Our Year 7 team is here to fully support and care for students as they grow and develop into successful learners and confident individuals. Your involvement as a parent during this year can make all the difference and I would like to thank you in advance for your support. Ms Nichola Cooper Assistant Head ncooper@britishschool.sch.ae
WELLBEING PADLET ONE STOP SHOP A few years ago BSAK launched a Wellbeing One Stop Shop which is accessible on the parent portal. Each month we add new materials associated with Wellbeing, Inclusion, or Digital Safety. We will be continuing to do this so please keep an eye out on our Social Media channels to see what's new each month. Below you can find examples of content already there. Please take some time to look through, it is a resource for parents so if you have any suggestions on topics you want including contact me on ncooper@britishschool.sch.ae Inclusion
A spotlight on Neurodiversity with a focus on Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism A spotlight on anxiety, depression, OCD and ODD How to support your child with trauma or bereavement
Digital Safety
Back to school online safety tips Guidance on how to monitor and restrict internet usage at home Digital Safety Information booklet for parents with guidance on apps Guidance surrounding AI Online Gaming Safety Tips and ESports Parent Guide
Wellbeing
Strategies to help your tween or teen identify and process emotions How to boost your child's self esteem How to help your child develop resilience and prevent exams anxiety How to manage conflict with your tween or teen
MEET YOUR HEAD OF YEAR Dear Parents, I would like to start by welcoming you all to Year 7. The move to Secondary School is a very important step in the life of every young person, with lots of interesting new subjects to learn, a different building to explore and new teachers and friends to meet. It is an exciting step but one that can be confusing and rather overwhelming at times. Here at BSAK, we aim to make the transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Mr Chris Allan HEAD OF YEAR 7
During transition week, the Year 6 students will have the opportunity to attend different lessons in secondary school and meet some of their teachers. They will also engage in a team building day with their new form, led by their Year 7 tutor and have a tour of the secondary school. I hope this will help your child feel a little more relaxed about joining Year 7 and build excitement ahead of September.. At BSAK we believe that every student is an important individual and we strive to ensure that each of them is able to achieve success. In order for this to happen I would encourage all Year 7 students to immerse themselves fully into the school community and ensure they participate in our wide variety of co curricular activities. Lessons in Secondary School are a very different experience to those in Primary. Our teachers are subject specialists with very high standards who want to support our students to realise their potential; working hard, showing resilience and having a positive attitude is key. Year 7 will also learn to take more responsibility for themselves with regards to their homework and conduct, which again may take some time to adjust to. Getting into good habits, and being accountable for their actions, is something our students will be working hard to develop, and we very much appreciate support from parents with this at home. Working in partnership with you will be key to achieving this quickly and seamlessly. It is vital that parents and the school work in partnership to support student learning and we value frequent links with parents. I hope you will feel that you can contact your child’s form tutor or myself if you have any queries regarding their education and welfare. I am incredibly excited for the year ahead and look forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks and months, as well as continuing to build on the strong connections I have already begun to make with your children. Mr Chris Allan Head of Year 7 callan@britishschool.sch.ae