After 2 months of extensive travel during summer vacation – with a total of 19 flights taken – it was time to settle back into regular life, here in Doha! First it was time for Pooh Bear to go to the groomer! She was cared for while we were away during summer break by a…
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A Sad Goodbye – Upper & Lower Elementary Sing A Surprise ‘For Good’ To Departing UE Principal Geoff Heney.
The video says it all….But here is the back story….. At the American School of Doha, Upper and Lower Elementary campuses end their combined beginning of year and end of year assembly with Gary Barlow’s song, ‘Sing‘. This was the final assembly for UE Principal, Geoff Heney. He and his family are moving to Hong…
American School Of Doha – End of Year Dance Off – Upper Elementary Dance – The Greatest Showman
At the American School of Doha, there is an end of the school year dance off between the Upper Elementary Campus and Lower Elementary Campus… This dance-off was especially important as it was the last one with Geoff Heney. Geoff is the Upper Elementary Principal who is the most amazing administrator I have ever worked…
Garangao
Tonight is Garangao. This is a traditional children’s party celebrated at Iftar (the breaking of the fast) on the 14th night of Ramadan, when half of the fasting month is over. Garangao is celebrated in the Persian Gulf region. There are Garangao celebrations all over Doha tonight where children sing special songs, visit neighbors and…
Michael the Qatari!
One afternoon, Michael’s student Jassim stopped by for a visit! Michael decided he should change into his thobe and ghutra to match his guest! Jassim helped Michael with the dressing details of cufflinks and headscarf. Then these two Qatari’s (well one for sure!) enjoyed an afternoon chat! S, 🇶🇦
Why Play Is So Important Between Co-Workers!!
Because if I can play and have fun with coworkers, then I walk/work alongside them as friends. S, 🇶🇦🇨🇦🇳🇿🇺🇸🇩🇰🇪🇸 ps….plus, it is SO fun building pyramids!!! Can you find me in there??? pps….. this international pyramid is built of people from as far away as New Zealand to Canada, United States, Denmark, Spain…..and so on…….
Moments – Work – Yes, It Is This Fun!!!
I love my job!!!! Table Top Dancer When your principal (he’s Canadian!!) jumps on a desk to dance! Gonna miss you PW!!! MAPS Testing Recess….. yes, a student is wearing a box on his head (it was MAPS testing week)! Lunch Nuts Full Time Nuts PTA Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch Then there was…
My 49th Birthday Weekend Moments!
Thursday – My Actual Birthday – April 25th Birthday Celebrations at American School of Doha One of my classes singing Happy Birthday to me as I entered during a math class….I only had time to video the last of the song!!! Thursday, April 25th – Birthday Cake From Michael! Friday – Poolside with Joan Poolside…