*UNICEF Spirit Week*

Next week, the ES will be hosting a fundraising spirit week to support Varkey GEMS Foundation’s  partnership with UNICEF.  

The Schools for Asia Project is a UNICEF initiative that aims to provide access to basic education to millions of children in countries in Asia, namely India, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Nepal and Vietnam. Among the 57 million primary age children that are not enrolled in school in the world, 18 million of them live in the Asia-Pacific Region. Across the region, those denied their right to a basic education remain the same –children of poor or of ethnic minority families, children with disabilities, children of low castes, children living in remote areas and children affected by emergencies.

In order to raise awareness for this cause, students will be able to participate in fun games and activities during their lunch recess times Monday through Wednesday. 

Students who wish to participate can  purchase a game card ticket  for 10 dhs to be used for the entire week from their classroom teacher.   

There will also be a dress down day on Thursday for an additional 5 dhs. 

Students will culminate their spirit week with a recess dance party. All students are invited to celebrate in the dance. 

Next week will be a way for students to have a good time while giving back to a great cause.