Week Twenty Seven - April 26th, 2024
Grades 8-10
This week students Yassin Hamroush, Ahmed Kamel and Chirag Jani from Grade 10 started their very own business and economics club open to students from Grade 8 - 10. This student lead club will serve as an opportunity for the members to learn more about the world of business, economics and trading as they learn how to start and grow their own businesses, write resumes, deliver elevator pitches, explore stocks and investments and much more. Below is a picture of the members along with their leaders during their first club meeting. Exciting things to come!
Grade 11
Year 11 Creative Media students were asked to design a cover page and two- page spread for Time Out Magazine. The target audience was adults aged 18-25. The goal was to inspire this group to eat out, visit exhibitions and other events in Dubai. The students used their creative thinking skills to design eye-catching layouts that effectively communicated the vibrancy and diversity of Dubai's culinary, fashion and cultural scene. Through their designs, students showcased a keen understanding of the target demographic's interests and preferences, employing bold colors, dynamic imagery, and engaging typography to capture attention and convey a sense of excitement. Additionally, students demonstrated proficiency in graphic design software and layout techniques, honing their technical skills while bringing their imaginative concepts to life. The project provided an opportunity for students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Overall, the week's activities yielded impressive outcomes, with students producing professional-quality work that reflects their growth and accomplishment in the field of creative media.
Grades 6-12
GIS Islamic department oraganized a wonderful initiative for a food drive, this Ramadan. With the generous donations from the community, we were able to pack 136 big food bags for our support staff, cleaners, bus drivers, canteen staff and security staff. Hosting a ‘’Food Bag Giving Ceremony’’to honor and appreciate our support staff during Ramadan was a beautiful gesture of community support and kindness. Moving the venue to the amphitheater and setting up a stage to specifically honor them added an extra touch of recognition and respect. It showed that their contributions are valued and acknowledged by the entire community. Our support staff will felt truly appreciated and uplifteded by this event. The schedule for the event was as follows:
9:30: Group photo with Mr. Simon
9:35 am: Mr. Simon welcome and appreciation speech
9:40 am: Miss Noma read the poem ’’The Unsung Heroes’’ for them
9:45 - 10:00 am: The support staff walked through the stage, shaking hands with Mr Simon and receiving their food bags from the students.
Enjoy the montage with the high lights of the event.