Annual Learning Plans

Week 1

Knowing Yourself

Sincerity

Ikhlas

Educational Goal

Cultivating a genuine love for learning for its own sake, rather than for external rewards like grades or praise. It's about fostering intrinsic motivation, where the pursuit of truth and personal growth becomes its own reward. This builds authentic, self-driven learners.

Genuine effort Internal drive Purpose-driven learning

Weekly Objective

Intrinsic Motivation: Cultivating a genuine love for learning for its own sake, rather than for external rewards.

Week 2

Knowing Yourself

Gratitude

Shukr

Educational Goal

Actively recognizing and appreciating the contributions of others—teachers, family, peers, and the broader community—in our learning journey. It fosters positive relationships, combats entitlement, and builds a supportive and collaborative school culture.

Recognition Appreciation Thankfulness

Weekly Objective

Gratitude: Actively recognizing and appreciating the contributions of family in our learning journey.

Week 3

Knowing Yourself

Compassion

Rahma

Educational Goal

Moving beyond pity to active empathy. It is the desire to understand and alleviate the suffering of others. In a classroom, this translates to kindness, supporting struggling peers, and building an environment where everyone feels safe and valued.

Active empathy Kindness Support

Weekly Objective

Compassion: Moving beyond pity to the desire to understand and alleviate the suffering of others in the community.

Week 4

Knowing Yourself

Wisdom

Hikmah

Educational Goal

The ultimate goal of education: the ability to use knowledge, experience, and deep understanding to make sound judgments and choices. It's about applying what is learned in the classroom to navigate the complex challenges of life for the benefit of all.

Sound judgment Applied knowledge Life navigation

Weekly Objective

Wisdom: The ability to use knowledge and deep understanding to make sound judgments and choices for the benefit of society.

Week 5

Knowing Yourself

Environmental Stewardship

Hifz al-Bi'ah

Educational Goal

Recognizing our profound interdependence with the natural world. This value teaches responsibility for protecting planetary resources, understanding sustainability, and preserving the Earth for future generations.

Environmental awareness Sustainability Future thinking

Weekly Objective

Planetary Stewardship: Recognizing our profound interdependence with the natural world and the responsibility to protect its resources.

Week 6

Knowing Yourself

Humility

Tawadhu'

Educational Goal

Understanding that no matter how much we know, there is always more to learn. Humility allows students to acknowledge gaps in their knowledge, learn from others regardless of their status, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

Openness Continuous learning Growth mindset

Weekly Objective

Intellectual Humility: Understanding that no matter how much we know, there is always more to learn, keeping the mind open and curious.

Week 7

Caring for Your Family

Respect

Ihtiram

Educational Goal

The fundamental belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every person, regardless of background, ability, or belief. It is the non-negotiable foundation for any inclusive, safe, and productive learning environment.

Dignity Courtesy Active listening

Weekly Objective

Respect for all: Acknowledging the dedicated role parents and educators play, built on courtesy and active listening. Mutual respect among peers.

Week 8

Caring for Your Family

Generosity

Karam

Educational Goal

The willingness to freely share one's knowledge, time, attention, and resources. A generous classroom culture is one where students help each other learn, understanding that lifting others up does not diminish their own light.

Sharing Helping others Community strength

Weekly Objective

Generosity: The willingness to freely share one's knowledge, time, and resources, understanding that lifting others up strengthens the whole community.

Week 9

Caring for Your Family

Leadership

Qiyadah

Educational Goal

Empowering every student to guide and inspire others positively. Leadership is not about authority; it's about using one's knowledge, character, and initiative to serve, influence, and make a positive impact.

Inspiration Service Positive influence

Weekly Objective

Leadership: Empowering every student to guide and inspire others positively through service and ethical influence.

Week 10

Caring for Your Family

Understanding

Tadabbur

Educational Goal

Prioritizing deep comprehension over rote memorization. It involves critical engagement with material, making connections between ideas, and being able to explain concepts in one's own words, ensuring knowledge is meaningful and lasting.

Deep learning Connections Meaningful knowledge

Weekly Objective

Comprehension: Prioritizing deep, critical engagement with material to understand complex systems like ecology and sustainability.

Week 11

Caring for Your Family

Critical Thinking

Tafakkur

Educational Goal

Developing the ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate evidence, and construct logical arguments. It is the primary defense against dogma and prejudice, empowering students to form their own well-reasoned beliefs.

Analysis Evidence evaluation Logical reasoning

Weekly Objective

Critical Thinking: Developing the ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate evidence, and construct logical arguments.

Week 12

Caring for Your Family

Forgiveness

Afw

Educational Goal

The conscious decision to release anger and resentment. This is essential for resolving conflicts, repairing relationships, and moving forward without being weighed down by past hurts. It is a gift to oneself as much as to others.

Conflict resolution Emotional freedom Relationship repair

Weekly Objective

Forgiveness: The conscious decision to release anger and resentment, essential for resolving conflicts and repairing family relationships.

Week 13

Helping Your Neighbours

Cooperation

Ta'awun

Educational Goal

The ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others toward a common goal. This transcends mere group work; it is the art of collaboration, compromise, and valuing the collective success over individual glory.

Collaboration Teamwork Collective success

Weekly Objective

Cooperation: The ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others toward a common goal.

Week 14

Helping Your Neighbours

Honesty

Sidq

Educational Goal

Building a foundation of trust within the learning community. It goes beyond "not lying" to encompass academic integrity, intellectual courage, and being truthful with oneself about one's own understanding and efforts.

Trust Integrity Self-honesty

Weekly Objective

Integrity: Building a foundation of trust through academic and personal honesty, and being truthful with oneself.

Week 15

Helping Your Neighbours

Balanced Learning

Tawazun

Educational Goal

Nurturing the whole person by integrating sciences, arts, humanities, and physical well-being. It warns against a narrow focus, encouraging a rich and diverse education that develops multiple facets of a child's potential.

Whole person Integration Diverse learning

Weekly Objective

Holistic Perspective: Nurturing the whole person by integrating sciences, arts, and humanities to solve multi-faceted global problems.

Week 16

Helping Your Neighbours

Discipline

Iltizam

Educational Goal

Cultivating the self-control and organizational skills needed to manage time, focus attention, and consistently put in the effort required to learn. It is the structure that allows creativity and freedom to flourish.

Self-control Time management Consistent effort

Weekly Objective

Self-Discipline: Cultivating the self-control and organizational skills needed to manage time, focus attention, and consistently put in the effort required to learn.

Week 17

Helping Your Neighbours

Patience

Sabr

Educational Goal

Developing the resilience to persevere through difficult tasks, complex problems, and frustrating setbacks. Patience is the understanding that mastery is a process, and it grants the calm needed to think clearly under pressure.

Resilience Perseverance Calm mindset

Weekly Objective

Patience: Developing the resilience to navigate family challenges and frustrations with calm and understanding.

Week 18

Helping Your Neighbours

Justice

Adl

Educational Goal

The unwavering commitment to fairness for all. This means ensuring every student has what they need to succeed (equity), standing up against bullying and discrimination, and creating rules and systems that are applied impartially.

Fairness Equity Anti-discrimination

Weekly Objective

Justice: The unwavering commitment to fairness for all, standing up against bullying and discrimination.

Week 19

Serving Your Country

Curiosity

Istibsar

Educational Goal

Fostering the courage to ask "why?" and "what if?". Curiosity is the engine of innovation. By protecting and encouraging questioning, we teach children to engage deeply with the world and challenge the status quo constructively.

Questioning Innovation Critical inquiry

Weekly Objective

Courage: Fostering the courage to ask "why?" and "what if?", and to challenge the status quo constructively.

Week 20

Serving Your Country

Empathy

Shafaqah

Educational Goal

The capacity to step into another's shoes to understand their feelings and perspectives. Empathy is the root of compassion and justice. It is the essential human skill that counters dehumanization and builds bridges across divides.

Understanding Perspective-taking Bridge-building

Weekly Objective

Empathy (Global): The capacity to step into another's shoes to understand their feelings and perspectives, building bridges across global divides.

Week 21

Serving Your Country

Responsibility

Mas'uliyyah

Educational Goal

Empowering students to take ownership of their learning, their actions, and their impact on others. It is the cornerstone of accountability, teaching them that their choices matter and they are active agents in their community.

Ownership Accountability Active agency

Weekly Objective

Personal Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's learning, actions, and their impact on the world.

Week 22

Serving Your Country

Good Manners

Adab

Educational Goal

Practicing the everyday kindnesses—please, thank you, listening—that grease the wheels of social interaction. Manners demonstrate respect for others and create a civil, polite, and positive environment for everyone.

Courtesy Politeness Social grace

Weekly Objective

Manners: Practicing the everyday kindnesses that demonstrate respect for others and create a civil, positive home environment.

Week 23

Serving Your Country

Trustworthiness

Amanah

Educational Goal

Being a person others can depend on. This means being reliable in keeping promises, completing tasks, and safeguarding the trust placed in you. It is the currency of strong relationships and functional teams.

Reliability Promise-keeping Dependability

Weekly Objective

Trustworthiness: Being a person, others can depend on—reliable in keeping promises and safeguarding the trust placed in you.

Week 24

Serving Your Country

Perseverance

Mujahadah

Educational Goal

The inner strength to continue striving toward a goal despite obstacles, boredom, or failure. Often called "grit," this value is fundamental to achieving anything worthwhile and builds immense self-confidence.

Grit Persistence Inner strength

Weekly Objective

Diligence: The inner strength to continue striving toward a goal despite obstacles, boredom, or failure—the "grit" needed for national progress.

Week 25

Protecting Your Planet

Love of Knowledge

Hubb al-Ilm

Educational Goal

Instilling a lifelong passion for discovery and understanding. This value encourages students to see learning not as a task to complete, but as an endless, exciting adventure that continues long after they leave the classroom.

Lifelong learning Discovery Passion for knowledge

Weekly Objective

Curiosity (for the World): Instilling a lifelong passion for discovery and understanding of the world and its intricate systems.

Week 26

Protecting Your Planet

Reflection

Muhasabah

Educational Goal

The practice of pausing to consider one's actions, motivations, and learning processes. Through reflection, students learn from their mistakes, celebrate their growth, and become self-aware, meta-cognitive learners.

Self-awareness Learning from mistakes Growth celebration

Weekly Objective

Reflection: Practicing the art of pausing to consider one's actions, motivations, and learning processes to grow from mistakes and celebrate progress.

Week 27

Protecting Your Planet

Loyalty

Wafa'

Educational Goal

Demonstrating steadfastness in commitments to people, principles, and communities. It's about being a dependable friend, a dedicated team member, and a responsible citizen who contributes to the groups they belong to.

Steadfastness Commitment Dependability

Weekly Objective

Loyalty: Demonstrating steadfastness in commitments to family, being a dependable and supportive member of the household.

Week 28

Protecting Your Planet

Civic Duty

Muwatana

Educational Goal

Preparing students to be active, engaged, and responsible citizens. It involves understanding one's role in the community, participating in democratic processes, and working to improve the lives of others and the common good.

Civic engagement Democratic participation Common good

Weekly Objective

Citizenship (Local): Understanding one's role in the community and participating to improve the lives of others locally.

Week 29

Protecting Your Planet

Research & Inquiry

Tahqiq

Educational Goal

Teaching the vital skill of seeking out primary sources, verifying information, and thinking independently. In an age of misinformation, this value is a shield against manipulation and a tool for discovering truth.

Source verification Independent thinking Truth-seeking

Weekly Objective

Healthy Scepticism: Teaching the vital skill of seeking out primary sources and verifying information, a cornerstone of a healthy, informed democracy.

Week 30

Protecting Your Planet

Courage

Ash-Shajā'ah

Educational Goal

Educational Goal: To empower students to uphold their convictions, advocate for justice, and take principled action, even when doing so is challenging.

Conviction Advocacy Principled action

Weekly Objective

Learning Outcome (Environmental Stewardship): Students will demonstrate planetary courage by advocating for and implementing sustainable practices to ensure intergenerational equity in the use of Earth's resources.