Local Advisory Board
The Local Advisory Board functions primarily as an advisory board and holds an important strategic role in overseeing the achievement of the school’s strategic aims and objectives.
The LAB will:
- understand and uphold the school’s and GEMS vision and values.
- monitor, advise and support the school on matters of strategy and policy.
- help monitor the school’s standards and performance.
- support the school and the Principal and seek to provide wise counsel.
FPS Local Advisory Board Members
Members are a group of experienced and skilled individuals from diverse backgrounds, who add a great deal to improve the school’s performance. Members are mindful of the role and responsibilities of the Principal, and understand and appreciate the relationship of GEMS (the company) to the school.
The LAB is not involved in financial matters, appointing staff, the day to day running of the school, admissions, individual issues or grievances, or any other matters which are the remit of GEMS or the school’s leadership.
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Name |
LAB Roles |
Responsibilities |
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Baz Nijjar |
Chair |
Innovation, Specialism & Industry links |
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Raida Al Lamki |
Vice Chair |
Wellbeing & Happiness |
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Matthew Burfield |
Governor | Leadership & Coaching |
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Nicola Newing |
Governor |
Inclusion, Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Happiness |
|
Muna Al Falasi |
Governor | Special events & Community outreach |
| Aisha Alsheikh | Governor | Emiratisation & Advancement of Emirati students |
| Jan Horn | Governor | Innovation & Higher Education |
| Naveed Iqbal | Governor |
Strategic Improvement & Curriculum |
More To Explore
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Our School
Being prepared to excel in an ever-evolving world is what graduates of GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa, are being taught to do.
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Welcome Message From The Principal
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our wonderful school. At GEMS FirstPoint School, we are passionate about enabling each student to achieve their potential and find personal success, whatever their passions and ambitions.
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Facilities
Students at GEMS FirstPoint School have a wide selection of state-of-the-art facilities to use to develop their skills in an environment designed to encourage active learning.
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Our Team
At FPS teachers are highly-educated professionals with a passion for teaching and a love of learning.
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Work With Us
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