Dwight School Dubai

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

ECAs will resume in the week commencing 4th May. Please note that the temporary restrictions have now been lifted and all outdoor activities can now take place, alongside those operated by external providers.  

Please see the brochure here which includes sign-up information. Note that the brochure was produced before the lifting of the restrictions, so please check SchoolsBuddy for the latest list of activities 'available' for booking.

Swimming - PYP

Swimming lessons will resume next week for PYP (PreK to Grade 5). 

Students will need - black/navy blue swim costume or shorts/jammers, swim cap, swim goggles, flip flops, towel, school uniform/PE kit for changing, and their refillable water bottle. 

To ensure the smooth running of lessons, the PHE Department recommends that students wear their swim kit to school, with PE kit over the top.

Sports Team Photos - Wednesday 6th May

This year's sports teams will have their annual team photos taken with the PHE Department on Wednesday, 6th May. Students are required to bring their relevant sports kits to school and to change before and after the photo(s). Students are also required to return their sports kit(s) to the PHE Department after the photo(s). 

If students are in multiple teams, they should bring all relevant sports kits and attend the different team photos, as per the schedule here. The Lower & Upper School Swim Squads should wear their official swim team shorts and jackets (no swimming attire).

Please note that if any kits are missing, or parts of kit are not correct, students will not be permitted to be in the team photo. If you have any questions about the sports photos, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the PHE Department. 

Robert Mathews | Head of PHE | rmathews@dwight.ae 

We are proud to recognise the compassion, initiative, and meaningful action shown by Huma (Grade 4). Motivated by a strong sense of agency, Huma and her friend independently organised a fundraising effort to support their horse‑riding trainer, who cares for rescued, elderly horses. They baked cookies and went door‑to‑door, raising an impressive AED 1,910 to help develop indoor stables.

This experience reflects the IB Learner Profile in action, especially being caring, principled, and reflective, and showcases key ATL skills such as communication, collaboration, and self‑management. Through this authentic, real‑world initiative, Huma demonstrated how young learners can take ownership and create purposeful change.

At Dwight, we believe in empowering students to turn learning into action. Huma’s initiative highlights the impact of student‑led contributions and reminds us of the importance of empathy, responsibility, and global citizenship. We are incredibly proud of Huma and her friend for showing how small, thoughtful actions can lead to meaningful impact.

Lillia (Grade 1) recently took part in Tini‑preneurs, an inspiring event where young learners designed their own products, set prices, and created a business name and logo before selling their items at the marketplace.

She had a wonderful experience and gained valuable early entrepreneurial skills along the way. 

Last weekend, our Grade 9 students Tommaso and Adam won the Mina Cup 2025/26 with their teammates, qualifying for the Mina Cup International, which will take place in October.

In addition, Tommaso was awarded Best Goalkeeper in the U15 category: a true spark of genius! Good luck to the whole team for the next tournament. 

Aizah's (Grade 5) spark of genius shines through her growing confidence and determination. Over the past 4 years of riding, she has made wonderful progress as she learns to step outside her comfort zone and trust herself more. She now confidently rides her horse, Prince, in the desert and is beginning to learn jumping, showing both courage and resilience.

These experiences have helped her build focus, independence, and a strong belief in her own abilities. We are proud of the progress she continues to make and the confident young person she is becoming.  

Dear Parents,

It has been a pleasure to welcome more families back to campus this week. The recent confirmation from the authorities that schools may resume outdoor activities, including sport and extra-curricular provision, is a very positive and welcome step towards a return to normal school life.

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and preparedness, I would like to let you know that we will be conducting a short Shelter in Place practice at some point next week. Students will be informed in advance that this is a practice, and it will be scheduled carefully to avoid disruption to key events such as examinations. While staff have already received full training, and students have taken part in safety briefings and tours of designated Safe Zones, it is important that we now practise together as a whole school community.

As more students return to campus, our teaching model is naturally shifting to prioritise in-person learning. As a result, the current model of simultaneous synchronous and in-person teaching will not be sustainable beyond Friday, 8th May. Students who remain off-site will therefore move to an asynchronous learning model. Should you wish for your child to continue with asynchronous learning through to the end of term, we kindly ask that you contact Mrs Hornshaw, Vice Principal & Head of Lower School, or Ms Smyth, Vice Principal & Head of Upper School, if you have not already done so, to discuss the arrangements. Students learning remotely will continue to be assessed through submitted tasks and any online assessment where appropriate and possible.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Please click here to read this week's Parent Bulletin

Warm regards,

David Hutson | Head of School