Rehearsals are well underway for the brand-new musical, Palm Paradise. Over 50 students auditioned for the roles within the cast in December 2018 and every student who auditioned has a place in the production. The excited cast have been busy learning lines, choreography and songs in preparation for the production taking place for two nights …
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Georgetown University
Spark of Genius! We are incredibly proud of Grade 9 student Ayah who has been accepted into the Georgetown University on-campus law program for summer 2019. Looking forward to the law program, Ayah commented: “Georgetown University is located in Washington DC, the US capital city and as I see my future in government and law, …
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Science Fair
During our science fair, our students put on an impressive exhibition; an array of incredible creations and experiments that showed the everyday application of various scientific concepts. We couldn’t be more proud of them when they demonstrated the use of technology to detect muscle functionality, the role of crystals on human wellness, and the possibility …
Pi Day – Celebration of Maths
Spark of Genius! The Dwight School Dubai Mathematics Department was proud to promote Pi Day and in doing so provided an opportunity for some of our most gifted mathematicians to showcase their skills. Huge thanks to our DP students; Niama, Heba, Kim, Natasha, Unasyah, Sneha, Asma and Zain for helping to organize this event and …
Interview: Top 5 Time
Management Tips for Kids
Kids have an amazing ability to live ‘in the moment’ and not worry about what lies ahead of them in the hours, days or even months ahead. However, learning time management skills can help free them up to become independent learners and thinkers and helps elevate stress. At Dwight School Dubai, time management skills are …
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Firing Up Students To Spark
Curiosity
How would you feel if you went to school and the teacher told you that for one day your water usage was going to be rationed to a 250ml bottle and with this you would have to manage your entire water intake for the day including; washing, brushing your teeth, drinking and cooking? Most people’s …
Top 5 Tips for Kids on How
to Spot Fake News
By Katie Hendry, Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher and Literacy/English Leader We live in a time where we are constantly being bombarded with information, through rolling news channels and social media platforms. Students have access to all sorts of information from official and unofficial sources, which can be overwhelming. At Dwight School Dubai, teaching media literacy …
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“My child used to run away
from numbers, now he loves
them”: UAE dad
Gulf News: Of all the legacies you deign to give your child perhaps the most common – and least wanted – is a fear of mathematics. As per an article published in ‘Harvard Business Review’ 93 per cent of Americans report experiencing some level of maths anxiety. As per a Programme for International Student Assessment …
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‘Squid Game’: Parents urged
not to let young children
watch Netflix hit
The National: School counsellors and mental health experts have said young children should not be allowed to watch the violent Netflix hit Squid Game. Experts told parents to be more mindful of age limits on shows, because watching violent content could be damaging and traumatising for youths. The South Korean series has been viewed in …
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