Principal's Blogs

Student leadership at the Academy is a significant strength. This was most notable at the last Model United Nations event held on the school premises and organised by the students of TEA. Recently a number of significant student leadership posts were filled including the Head / Deputy Head Girl and Head / Deputy Head Boy positions. For the 2021 - 22 academic year I am pleased to confirm that: Hashem Abdulraheim is the Head Boy; Lulwah Al Rashidi is the Head Girl; Amir Kaasamani is the Deputy Head Boy; Renad Ghandar is the Deputy Head Girl. In addition, the prefects for the 2021 - 22 academic year have been appointed, & are now engaged in a range of tasks and assignments to ensure that the school is effectively managed.

Today two officials from the Ministry of Health carried out a spot check to ensure that the school premises and school procedures were in line with Ministry COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. During the spot check various documentation was analysed, along with the school's procedures when dealing with COVID-19 matters. An inspection of the premises was undertaken that included the school Isolation Room and clinic. I am pleased to report that following the inspection the school received a glowing report with the officials identifying many instances of highly effective practice. I would like to thank all the members of staff who made this possible, especially the role and contribution of Madam Randa.

I am pleased to announce that Mr Desmond O'Connor has now assumed the post of Head of Secondary at TEA. He is now in post. Mr O'Connor has all the necessary attributes, skills and experience to further develop the secondary school and improve standards across the school, with a distinct emphasis upon improved academic attainment.

The school continues to prepare for the return of students from Sunday 3rd October 2021. A weekly update is sent to all parents to keep them abreast of how the school is getting ready for the return of students.

The school is currently engaged in a range of strategies and action plans to enable students to return to the school premises in a limited capacity on 3rd October 2021. The outcome of a recent inspection of the school's premises and facilities by the Ministry of Education was most positive with the school meeting the expected standard that allows students to return to school. The school authorities continue to implement new approaches to ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students in an era of COVID-19.