Sport has taken a more prominent place again this week and more wins have been notched up by both girls’ and boys’ teams at several age groups. What made this all the more exciting was the announcement this week that spectators may attend matches! It has been lovely to chat with parents who have come to support, and I look forward to seeing you.

We have also thoroughly enjoyed the Primary School sports days. What well organized events across the three days – our students have loved it and we are very grateful to the whole PE team for their huge effort.

Finally, we are proud of our very own Mr. Vikas Singh, Head of Secondary Design & Arts, for being invited to be a ‘dragon’ as part of the the ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition organized by the British Education Suppliers’ Association, which included the 50+ British companies exhibiting within the UK Pavilion at Expo. As part of this Showcase, the UK start-ups had to present to a panel of experts. Mr. Vikas was invited as an expert judge, alongside Leisa Grace Wilson, Editorial Director of Teach Middle East and Andrew Turner, Group Head of Education Technology, at Aldar Academies. Thank you Mr. Vikas for representing GIS so well.

Dubai 30x30 Fitness Challenge

“Dubai Fitness Challenge is an annual celebration of fitness and wellness".

Back for its fifth anniversary year, the challenge is simple: complete 30 minutes of activity each day for 30 days. Dubai Fitness Challenge helps create a fitness-focused mindset and inspires us all to seek healthy, active lifestyles. With a month-long calendar of free workouts, exciting fitness events and wellness-centric entertainment, there’s plenty of inspiration to keep moving.

Join us! 29 October – 27 November 2021

Join the GIS STEPPI team.

GIS has accepted the Dubai Fitness Challenge and will be competing with other schools in the STEPPI CHALLENGE. Join our team by downloading the STEPPI app and contributing towards GIS being the fittest school in Dubai.

Throughout the Dubai Fitness Challenge we will be running fitness sessions every morning for grade 2 and above from 07:30-08:00 in the Indoor Sports Hall until November 25^th. PE Staff and some of the Gr 11 & 12 students will be leading a wide range of activities including yoga, flexibility training, dodgeball and many more.

As well as this we will reintroduce the daily mile where students can run, walk or jog around the Main Football Field between 07:30-08:00. We will play some music and students can enjoy some exercise with friends and siblings.

All of these activities will also be a part of the GIS Fittest House Competition. Students will be able to earn points for attending these activities and can earn more points for extra effort, enthusiasm and encouragement to others.

We will also be running some family fitness challenges where families can get involved together at home and earn house points so keep an eye on our social media platforms.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

GIS Community Calendar 21/22

If you would like to subscribe to the the GIS Community Calendar, please click HERE for the link.

This calendar will be continually updated to reflect key dates and events.