Personal Project Exhibition - Celebrating Inquiry and Innovation

Grade 10

The recent Personal Project Exhibition, held from Monday, 20th January to Tuesday, 22nd January, was a vibrant celebration of student-led innovation, creativity, and hard work. This highly anticipated event marked the culmination of months of dedicated effort, as Grade 10 students, guided by their supervisors, explored topics they were passionate about and presented their findings with pride and enthusiasm.

The Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) was abuzz with energy as students showcased their projects to an engaged audience of peers, teachers, and parents. Their presentations were a testament to the transformative power of inquiry-based learning and their personal growth throughout the process. Projects ranged from app development for fitness and mental health awareness to solutions for easing traffic in Dubai, sustainability initiatives, and assistive devices like gloves for the visually impaired and sophisticated walking sticks. The sheer variety of ideas was truly inspiring and highlighted the students’ ability to tackle real-world challenges with creativity and critical thinking.

The IB Personal Project embodies the heart of the IB philosophy, encouraging students to inquire, reflect, and explore their personal interests. Through this process, students not only developed their research and presentation skills but also grew as individuals—becoming confident, reflective, and open-minded thinkers. It was remarkable to see them overcome their fears of presenting to a large audience and showcase their projects with such confidence and poise.

This event would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the Secondary Leadership Team, Primary Leadership Team, the entire Secondary Team, and the GIS Facilities Team. A heartfelt thank you to all the supervisors and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the exhibition’s success. Their efforts in guiding students to think creatively, take risks, research effectively, and make informed choices were invaluable. They helped the students develop excellent self-management, organizational, and reflective skills, fostering their growth as knowledgeable, open-minded, and inquiring individuals.

A big thank you to Intisaar  Suliman  who was very generous and provided soft drinks to all parents, students and staff over the two days.

A special congratulations to the Class of 2027 for their outstanding achievements. These young changemakers have demonstrated their potential to make a lasting impact on the world. We are incredibly proud of their growth and eagerly look forward to their future successes.

Sadly, we don't have room in the newlsetter for a picture of all the projects, but please enjoy the small selection below. Well done, students—you have made us all immensely proud!

Creative Media and Film

Grades 11 and 12

Students in the Film and Creative Media program were thrilled to host Etem Ozyay, a UK-based writer, creative director, and post-production specialist with over 15 years of industry experience. Etem, known for his work with the NBA, Aramex, and Virgin, shared valuable insights into creativity and storytelling, emphasizing the power of unique ideas and audience connection.

Students engaged actively, analyzing campaigns and exploring the creative process through a lively Q&A session. Etem’s advice on pushing boundaries and trusting instincts left students inspired and motivated to innovate in their craft.

We thank Etem for an unforgettable session that sparked passion and creativity in our future filmmakers