Students in public and private schools, which follow the curriculum of the Ministry of Education, and kindergartens, in various emirates of the country, attended the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic year, which began yesterday, and the schools received the masses of students with positive messages, urging them to continue their educational journey diligently. It was distinguished, while the Ministry of Education confirmed the readiness of all schools to receive students with integrated plans for a safe educational environment.
Government schools, in various emirates of the country, witnessed inspection visits from school branch teams, to monitor the readiness of buildings, maintenance and services, academic affairs, student affairs, and human and financial resources, on the first day of the second semester.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Education, the total number of students in government schools in the current academic year is 290,000 male and female students nationwide.
According to the process of monitoring the educational field, absenteeism rates varied in some schools on the first day of school in the second semester, and most schools recorded student attendance rates of up to 65%. Internal teams were formed to follow up on the progress of the educational process and students’ commitment, and arrange for buses to enter the school and deliver the students. In the various stages of education for textbooks, the results of the first semester are expected to be announced during the period from January 13 to 17, following the official accreditation.
In detail, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Engineer Muhammad Al-Qasim, confirmed the readiness of all schools to receive students with the start of the second semester, as all technical and administrative preparations have been completed to ensure a smooth and safe start for students and educational staff. He said in statements to the media yesterday: “Everything has been provided.” The resources necessary for an exceptional start of the second semester of the academic year 2024-2025, including textbooks, technical equipment, and qualified human resources,” explaining that “the field work teams have also completed Periodic maintenance work for school buildings, and ensured the readiness of educational facilities according to the highest standards of quality and safety. And laboratories, and providing a safe and comfortable educational environment for students, in addition to strengthening educational cadres, and technical and administrative support cadres, to ensure the smooth flow of the educational process from the first day, as the Ministry recently implemented the Specialized Training Week, with the participation of more than 24,000 educational staff nationwide, with the aim of ensuring the quality and sustainability of vocational preparation programs in the Ministry. Al-Qassim added that the Ministry continues to work on developing the educational environment by applying the latest educational strategies that guarantee the quality of education and contribute to providing a school environment that stimulates learning and encourages Students’ creativity and innovation, which contributes to achieving the country’s vision towards a pioneering and sustainable educational future that keeps pace with international best practices. He explained that the Ministry is focusing on cooperating with parents and partners to provide a pioneering educational experience, stressing the importance of continuous communication between schools and students’ families, to enhance Partnership in supporting the educational process and achieving its practical goals.
Emirates Today, the educational field, participated in the celebrations to welcome students in the second station of the current academic year, as the school principal, Sarah Tariq, confirmed that the percentage of students’ commitment to attendance on the first day of the second semester exceeded 70%, and the reception ceremonies for female students were characterized by flexibility and good organization from the first hours. From the morning, noting that the students were introduced to the directions and controls of the second semester.
For his part, Director of the National Charitable Schools in Dubai, Walid Fouad Lafi, confirmed that the second semester represents an exceptional start, especially since the first day witnessed a great turnout and commitment from students and parents who were keen for their children to participate in the second station of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Educator Amna Al-Mazmi said: “The celebrations for the resumption of school varied and differed from one school to another, as the school administrations took the initiative to receive the students, and were keen to urge the students to work hard and achieve distinction and success,” adding that “with the beginning of the second semester and the students’ return to school, we begin a new station of the year.” Educational effort and contribution, and moving forward towards achieving aspirations and ambitions.” A number of school administrations confirmed the activation of the study plan approved by the Ministry of Education, which lasts three years. academic year until the year 2025-2026, and adherence to the controls, procedures and mechanisms for implementation, as well as good planning for the distribution of school books during the current week.
For their part, parents, students, and various cadres in the educational field, including teachers, administrators, and technicians, expressed their happiness with the children’s return to school again, stressing their keenness to accompany their children on the first days of the second semester, considering the beginning to be bright and promising.
According to the approved academic calendar reviewed by Emirates Today, the number of school days in the current academic year, for students and all types of bodies, is 185 days, with 16 weeks in the first semester (78 days), and 11 weeks in the second semester (55 days). And 11 weeks for the third trimester (52 days).
The ministry said: “The final exams for the second semester will be held from the 10th to the 19th of next March, and their results will be announced in the period from the 21st to the 25th of next April, provided that spring vacation for students begins on the 24th of next March, and on the 31st of the same month for teaching, administrative and technical bodies, and continues until… April 13, and the third semester will begin on April 14. The Ministry stated that the central exams in the second semester target students of the “first and third” cycles. There are no central tests for students in the second cycle, which includes grades five through eight, as they are evaluated through projects that came as an alternative to tests, forming a new path that is being applied for the first time this year to evaluate educational gains in a more comprehensive way.
Facilities
Yesterday morning, classes began in all public and private schools in Abu Dhabi, marking the start of the second semester of the academic year 2024-2025, as students flocked to their schools from the early morning hours. The schools worked with all their capacity and the schools provided all means and facilities for the students to return to school. School administrations also called on students’ families to adhere to road etiquette when handing over and receiving students, and to refrain from committing behavioral violations that reflect an inappropriate appearance. Civilized, while Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to drive safely in the school zone to ensure the safety of students and community members.
Officials in school administrations told Emirates Al-Youm that the first day of the second semester witnessed the commitment of the teaching staff and the administrative body to attend at 100%, while student attendance constituted more than 95%, and the students returned to their classes, amid a calm atmosphere. Pointing out that the percentage of absence is within the normal rate, and that part of it has been reported since the end of the first semester, due to the travel and return of some families during the first week of the return of schools.
Teachers Ahmed Sobhi, Sawsan Ali, Manar Diab, and Farida Mustafa confirmed that during this week, schools will send the first semester evaluation reports, and open the teachers’ schedule with the students’ families to discuss the academic level of their children, and determine the strengths and weaknesses, in preparation for developing joint educational plans. between school and home, to raise the academic achievement of students during the second semester, pointing out that teachers will identify students who are academically weak, based on the results of the first semester evaluation in order to develop remedial plans that will be designed. To raise their academic achievement, which will include organizing additional explanation classes for them to achieve the required educational outcomes.
Schools stressed the need for students to adhere to basic rules of conduct, which include adhering to school instructions and laws, behaving responsibly and not endangering their lives and safety, or endangering the lives and safety of others, preserving school facilities and property and the property of others, adhering to school hours, and justifying the reasons for absence from school. The school, contributing to enhancing the positive image of the school community, and participating in the educational process positively, by working hard and diligently, acting responsibly, and not disrupting the educational process within the classroom or Obstructing the learning of others, a sense of belonging to the country’s heritage and culture, in addition to reverence for members of the school community, parents, and other members of the local community.
School buses
According to statistics issued by Abu Dhabi Transport, about 237,111 male and female students from nursery to grade 12 ride school buses in Abu Dhabi, where the total number of operators in the smart safety system concerned with the transportation and safety of school students reached 206 operators, with an average of 8,568 buses and 8,752 drivers. With 10,134 female supervisors, the total number of schools covered by the school transportation system is, 672 schools, including 204 government schools, 215 private schools, 213 nurseries, 38 partnership schools, and two centers for people of determination.
Readiness
Yesterday, students from private schools in Sharjah, in addition to members of the teaching and administrative staff, began their school hours with the start of the second semester 2024-2025, amid 100% preparations and readiness, while the average attendance rate in schools reached about 85% during the first school day.
The Director of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, Ali Al Hosani, said that the authority works in partnership with school administrations to enhance an integrated educational environment that supports the academic and professional development of students and teachers alike, pointing to the great effort made by school administrations to provide an attractive educational environment for students. He also touched on The pivotal role that parents play in advancing educational development.
He called on the students to work hard and persevere to achieve the best academic results, stressing the need to make the most of the educational opportunities available to them, and to work hard in their studies to achieve their ambitions. He also thanked the private school administrations for their continuous efforts in providing a safe and stimulating educational environment that contributes to the success and development of students.
In addition, the average attendance in Sharjah private schools reached about 85% during the first day of the second semester.
The director of the National School, Al Ghubaiba Branch, Muhammad Yasser Hamad, told Emirates Today: The school recorded a student attendance rate of 80 to 83% on the first day of the second semester, attributing the incomplete attendance to some challenges, such as returning from vacation and student readiness. To study.
In turn, the director of Al Nour International School, Dr. Wafa Ayyoush, said that many schools had made preparations to receive the second semester, such as providing ministerial books to students during the vacation period, and they were delivered to the students over two days, and she revealed that the attendance rate during the first day of the second semester was above 90%. For all classes, especially after all students receive the ministerial books.
The director of Al Shula School in Industrial City, Dr. Muhammad Al Qasim, said that the procedures for receiving students during the first day of the second semester were characterized by smoothness, as the attendance rate reached about 80% of the students.
He said: “We devoted the first and second days to reviewing and developing the students’ skills that were taught during the first semester.”
Commitment to safe driving
Abu Dhabi Police, through “Safety Trail 2”, and using “CGI” technology, called on drivers to adhere to safe driving in the school zone, in order to preserve the safety of students, by following instructions and paying attention, not being distracted by anything other than the road, not exceeding the speed limit, and paying attention when approaching. From stop signs, side lanes, traffic lights near areas, pedestrian line crossings, always paying attention to any emergency and unexpected situations, using designated parking spaces, and refraining from random parking.
She urged everyone, as part of her strategy to enhance security, safety and road security, to the necessity of joint cooperation to provide the elements of safety and security for school students, stressing the importance of providing all the capabilities that enhance the safety of our male and female students, and taking all measures to ensure their safety, protection and protection from risks.
“Ministry of Education”:
. 290,000 total number of students in public schools this academic year.
. Announcing the results of the first semester exams from January 13 to 17.
. Inspection visits to “Education” teams to monitor readiness and adherence to directives.
