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Week Seven - October 11th, 2024
11 October 2024
First Student Leaders:
Students leaders got right into the action in their first meetings: House Captains, Student Council and Eco Warriors all began work on their initial brainstorming and projects. Wellbeing Ambassadors will soon be joining in with their own ideas.
House captains began with essential agreements and work on Sports Week, Dubai 30x30 and Interhouse competitions to be hosted during break times.
Student Council begin their planning for the Creepy Crawly Costume Carnival. They are eager to bring back this event that was put on hold last year. Eco Warriors got involved by starting to create eco-friendly decorations.
By the looks of it, the year will packed with amazing, exciting and inspiring student-led initiatives.
4 October 2024
Students leaders took part in their very first leadership workshop and opportunity this year. Students met together with their teams for the first time and the week saw them taking part in team building activities run by local hero and P.E. teacher, Ryan Flaherty. Leaders problem-solved their way through multiple challenges as they made new friends and built team dynamics.
To complete our two-part leadership workshop, student leaders dug deep into the school's mission and vision, plotting their group path for the school year. Students analyzed previous events in order to enhance or create new initiatives that would support the GIS community with the context of their own group mission and vision.
27 September 2024
Our march to the PYP student leadership selection has come to a conclusion with student leaders in grades 2-5 being chosen for this academic year. We are excited to share that over 150 students applied for one of four leadership groups:
Grade Five House Captains
Grades 2-5 Eco Warriors
Grades 2-5 Wellness Ambassadors
Grades 2-5 Student Council
Students that were selected will begin next week with team building activities as well as a student leadership workshop to begin planning initiatives for this year.
Student agency plays a big role in deciding what initiatives students will take on as well as new projects not done before. We are incredibly excited to see what these students dream up as they unpack GIS' mission and vision and draw a path through the year.
Congratulations to all who applied. The courage shown was unforgettable!
13 September 2024
Student Leadership:
Student Leadership:
Values, Purpose, Fullfilment & True Self
Values, Purpose, Fullfilment & True Self
This week has been incredibly reflective for our perspective student leaders in grades 4-5. Ms. Aamna discussed the concept of IKIGAI with students through a video in which she outlined how this concept relates to selecting a student leadership path. The paths here at GIS for young leaders are diverse, so making sure to follow the best path leads through IKIGAI reflection levered through classroom meetings.
By Friday of this week, students in grades 4-5 will have submitted their interest in a specific leadership path. Grades 2-3 will begin their journey early the next week as they too enter into the process.
Finally, our Eco Warrior teacher team has already begun with an initiative that our new student leaders will jump in on: Plant a Legacy. Much more to come on this but the PYP is excited to be working with secondary students towards leaving an eco legacy...
6 September 2024
Our year has truly started off on the right foot. The Primary Leadership Team along with PYP support specialists hosted a grades 4-5 assembly in which they welcomed students to a new school year! School leaders presented school policies and procedures as well as how students can contribute to the school’s mission and vision.
Our year has truly started off on the right foot. The Primary Leadership Team along with PYP support specialists hosted a grades 4-5 assembly in which they welcomed students to a new school year! School leaders presented school policies and procedures as well as how students can contribute to the school’s mission and vision.
Students were then taken through an empowering activity in which they explored their creativity through ideating and brainstorming. Students from upper primary were left with a challenge to develop 100 ideas from one item. Let’s see if they can reach their goal!
Students were then taken through an empowering activity in which they explored their creativity through ideating and brainstorming. Students from upper primary were left with a challenge to develop 100 ideas from one item. Let’s see if they can reach their goal!
Finally, the house champions cup was presented to our winners and reigning champions from last year, The Red Raptors. Along with the presentation of the trophy, students were on the edge of their seats as they were introduced to the new student leadership structure for this year which includes the addition of grade-two students as well as new leadership opportunities.
Finally, the house champions cup was presented to our winners and reigning champions from last year, The Red Raptors. Along with the presentation of the trophy, students were on the edge of their seats as they were introduced to the new student leadership structure for this year which includes the addition of grade-two students as well as new leadership opportunities.
We look forward to exploring the opportunities for school leadership and how each person can lead a positive change at any time and from any place.
We look forward to exploring the opportunities for school leadership and how each person can lead a positive change at any time and from any place.
Mrs. Aamna engaging students in grades 4-5 in the school's mission and vision.
Student in grades 4-5, and later 2-4, will explore what it means to be a leader in their daily class meetings.
30th August 2024
Leadership opportunities across the PYP.
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