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School Quality Circles

At Al-Asr Schools, we firmly believe that every student should have a voice in shaping their learning environment. Our School Quality Circles (SQC) are designed to empower students by actively involving them in discussions that matter. These structured meetings give students a platform to express their opinions, suggest improvements, and engage in collaborative decision-making.

The Quality Circles include students from Class One onward, ensuring that even our youngest learners feel seen and heard. Through this initiative, we foster leadership, critical thinking, and mutual respect among peers. It not only builds confidence but also promotes a sense of responsibility, encouraging students to contribute positively to their school community.

Why have a School Quality Circle?

To help children develop responsible attitudes
To improve behavior
To create a feeling of belonging, encourage listening to others and develop self-confidence
To improve pupil/teacher relationships
To give children hands-on experience of curriculum issues including Citizenship

How does the Quality Circle work?

Each School Quality Circle is led by a trained teacher who acts as a facilitator, ensuring that every meeting runs smoothly and respectfully. These meetings are held monthly and follow a structured format where students gather in a safe, inclusive space to openly communicate their ideas, concerns, and suggestions related to school life.

During the sessions, children are encouraged to actively listen to one another, ask thoughtful questions, and build on each other’s ideas. This practice not only strengthens communication and interpersonal skills but also nurtures a culture of empathy, mutual respect, and problem-solving — essential traits for well-rounded personal development.

Fee Policy

We do not charge for any of the resources or books that we use, however, from time to time there are additional charges where we require a contribution. Examples are:

Discipline Policy

A Discipline Policy or Code of Conduct that clearly states how learners and staff should behave characterizes the effective school. Discipline means changing the behavior of the child to be able to accept and subject herself to accepted school norms. The school’s Code of Conduct affects learners, teachers, other staff members, and parents. It is thus vital that when a new policy is formulated, or an existing one is undergoing revision, this school community should be involved.

The Code of Conduct recognizes the rights and responsibilities of learners, teachers, principals, staff, and parents. Moreover, management of discipline in school is one of the key managerial responsibilities of the school principal.

The Disciplinary Committee

In order to manage school discipline smoothly, a school level disciplinary committee is formed at every campus of Al-Asr Schools.
For the sake of transparency, a senior staff member, in collaboration with the upper management, will be the in charge of the Disciplinary Committee.
Other members of the disciplinary committee would be selected through a broader consensus among teachers and the management.
The committee will normally comprise 2-3 members.
Principal would be a member of disciplinary committee by designation.
Disciplinary Committee chairperson shall present monthly report of activities at the end of every month in the staff meeting.
According to the disciplinary committee report, appreciation where good work is being done

Discipline Expectations from Students

Students at Al-Asr Schools are expected to strictly follow the school’s code of conduct or discipline code. Any behavior that contravenes the Discipline Code will result in the form of corrective actions. The following are some examples of inappropriate behavior or misconduct; students are strictly advised to avoid them:

Bringing the school into disrepute or defame
Bringing dangerous weapons or harming items to school
Disrupting teaching and learning
Lack of courtesy and / or including cursing or use of bad language
Theft—to be involved in or an accomplice to an act of theft.
Truancy—Absence from a lesson or school without permission
Unsafe behavior—Behavior that has the potential to harm others or themselves
Vandalism including graffiti or writing on the walls
Defacement or damage of/to school property and/or private property belonging to other students and teachers.
Chewing gum at any time within the school premises.
Eating drinking in classrooms, assembly or at any place where it is not permitted.
Failure to follow instructions continuously
Late to class
Littering (throwing garbage outside the dustbins)
Inappropriate computer use
Bringing and using mobile phones
Non completion of classwork
Unprepared for class
Unruly behavior—disturbing the learning of other students
Note: Under no circumstances is corporal punishment permitted at the school nor does the school supports corporal punishment carried out beyond the school, including at the home.

Anti Bullying Policy

At Al-Asr, such behavior is totally unacceptable. If you believe your child is in any way suffering from such actions, you should inform the school immediately. We will listen carefully to any issues brought to us and act to stop any such behavior. We never underestimate the seriousness of bullying and the negative effects it can have.

Homework Policy

At Al-Asr Schools, homework is intended to encourage children to practice specific skills, to reinforce acquired knowledge, to encourage discovery of information that may stimulate or enhance work in school and to help children develop the skills and attitudes required for successful independent learning.

Homework is given to all students with a specific timetable provided to the parents at the start of each school term. A variety of ideas have been incorporated in homework policy in order to make it interesting and joyful activity for the students.

Security Policy

The school management is accountable for ensuring that effective child protection policies and procedures are in place in accordance with guidance issued by the Government. A Safeguarding Children Report is provided annually by the Head teacher to all stakeholders.