Welcome Back

Greetings to all students, family and friends of 8J. I hope you enjoyed your summer break.

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Reuben Potaka and I am from Tauranga in New Zealand. I arrived here in Sharjah just one week ago and am enjoying my first impressions living in the UAE. It is extremely different to New Zealand. New Zealand is known for it’s clean and green landscape and currently it is nearing the end of a cool winter for generally a moderate climate.

My interests outside of school include a variety of sports and keeping fit. I hope to get involved with the Sharjah Wanderers rugby team in the next few weeks.

I am looking forward to the challenges that working in such a culturally diverse country brings. Any way you can help me little things around the school that help it function I would be very grateful. 

Students again welcome back and I am looking forward to working with you this year. Parents I look forward to meeting you all. I wish you and your your family many successes this year.

Mr Reuben Potaka