Dwight School Dubai

Please find below the Assessment Week Timetables for Grades 6-9 GL Progress Tests and Etqaan Arabic and Islamic Assessments:

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

For Grades 1-5, they will complete their GL Assessments between 1st June - 19th June during their homeroom lessons, staggered over the three week period to ensure an age-appropriate setting for the children. For Etqaan Assessments, these will also be staggered in their normal Arabic and Islamic lessons. 

GL Progress Tests (English, Maths and Science)

Preparation for the GL assessments is integrated into the curriculum. To support preparation, teachers will provide the necessary materials through home learning and during their normal class activities. There will not be additional revision material specifically for GL assessments,  as the curriculum being assessed already aligns with the content  students are already studying in class. For Upper School students, teachers will offer resources during  home learning and study periods that will support the preparation for the GL Assessments. 

Etqaan Arabic and Islamic Benchmark Test

Preparation for the Etqaan assessments is integrated into the curriculum. To support students in this preparation, teachers will provide necessary materials through home learning and during regular class sessions. There will not be any additional revision materials specifically for Etqaan assessments, as the curriculum being assessed aligns with the content students are already studying in class. For Upper School students, teachers will offer resources during home learning and study periods to enhance students’ readiness for the Etqaan assessments. 

Larissa Milne | Assistant Principal & Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessment | lmilne@dwight.ae 

Grade 10 to Grade 11 DP/CP Transition Programme

Next week, our Grade 10 students will take part in the Grade 10 to Grade 11 DP/CP Transition Programme, designed to support their move into the IBDP and IBCP. The week will give students a meaningful first look at life as a Grade 11 student, while also allowing them to enjoy time together before they begin their work experience placements.

Throughout the week, students will experience a range of DP and CP lessons, including subjects such as Mathematics AA/AI, Sciences, Languages, English, Business, Psychology, History, Visual Arts, Global Politics, TOK, PPS, CAS and CP-related sessions. These lessons will give students the chance to meet teachers, ask questions, explore future course choices, and better understand what learning will look and feel like next academic year.

Alongside the academic focus, the programme also includes sessions designed to build confidence, wellbeing, teamwork and connection. Students will take part in group fitness, a scavenger hunt, an Escape Room, MUN, a Grade 11 and 12 Q&A, and reflective sessions. These activities are intended to bring energy and fun to the week while helping students think about the next stage of their school journey.

Students will also attend sessions linked to their upcoming work experience and professional etiquette, supporting them as they prepare to enter workplace settings and begin developing their confidence as young professionals. This is an exciting step for Grade 10, and we look forward to seeing them engage fully with the programme, ask thoughtful questions, and make the most of this important transition period.

Please note that students should arrive at school on time each day for 7:45 AM registration. Students should wear their PE kit on Tuesday 19 May for the group fitness session.

Melanie Holmes | Drama Teacher & Head of Pastoral and Wellbeing | mholmes@dwight.ae ​​​​

Careers Day

I wanted to take a moment to again acknowledge our recent Careers Day speakers Jem Felicilda, Ismail Alashqar and Max Marka who delivered relevant and timely career information and future planning advice to our Dwight School community. These sessions were extremely informative and provided not only essential guidance but also spoke to the importance of mindset and much needed skills which students could begin to develop to better prepare for the future. Thank you also to the many in our community who attended: your support continues to bolster my world of work.  

Experience Work Programme

Work on the upcoming Experience Work Program, running from June 1st–11th, continues. Please note it is an expectation that all of our Grade 10 students are involved, in the past we have achieved a 100% participation rate. Consistently, the program offers students an invaluable opportunity to explore workplace culture, develop professional skills and gain clarity on their future direction. We will close with our much-celebrated community Workplace Showcase on Thursday, June 11th, where parents will be invited to attend.

Please be reminded that there will be no school provision (lessons) during Experience Work for G10 students.  

For any who have secured placements, please have fully completed forms returned to me by Monday, May 18th. If you haven't already done so, scan the document and email it to me with your child's name in the subject header (e.g. David Turner Work Placement).

Having career opportunities like these are deeply enriching and go a long way to support university applications.

David Turner | Career and College Counselor | dturner@dwight.ae 

Grade 12 Senior Activity Schedule  - Week beginning Monday 18th May

Please find the link here to the overview and sign up sheet for Week 4 of the student led Senior Activities for Grade 12 Students. These are opportunities for their own personal growth and for contributing to the wider Dwight community. Please encourage your child to sign up and take part next week.