The Importance of Curriculum Enhancements in a Child’s Education

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Our last article listed 7 research based benefits of Curriculum Enhancement. We have explained them in detail below: Boosting academic performance The inclusion of societies into our extra-curricular programme means children can delve deeper into the academic subjects of English, Maths, Science and Humanities. Societies give students the opportunity to learn what they want in a way that brings these … Read More

We are going places!

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A quarter of Repton Dubai students score 40+ points in their IB Diploma Dubai, UAE: (6 July 2020): Today we celebrate top marks achieved by our students in this year’s International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, with nearly a quarter of our students achieving over 40 points. At Repton School Dubai, all pupils were entered for either the IB Diploma Program or … Read More

Repton School Dubai to Re-open – August 30th, 2020

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Further to the official approval by the KHDA, we are delighted to confirm that Repton Dubai will start the academic year 2020-21, with all pupils returning to our fantastic campus, for the whole day, every day. There will be some modest adjustments to drop off and pick up times for some year groups, to ‘stagger’ the arrival of larger groups … Read More

Summer Series – 9th August – 27th August

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first Repton Family of School Summer Series: 9th August – 27th August, in exclusivity for our current and future Repton students, 3 weeks entirely free of charge! We know how long and hot the summer months can be and so wanted to support our community with a series of daily activities … Read More

The Importance of Curriculum Enhancements in a Child’s Education

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What are Curriculum Enhancements? In addition to an exciting and stimulating curriculum, throughout the year world-class schools also provide a wide range of opportunities for the children to explore their passions and to enhance their learning. These range from themed days and weeks, to assemblies, dress up days, musical and language lessons, sports clubs and fixtures, competitions, extra-curricular clubs and … Read More

Repton Dubai is among the top 10 boarding schools in Asia

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At present Repton houses two boarding houses (one each for boys and girls), becoming the first school in the AE to offer boarding facilities to its students for both boys and girls from Year 7 onwards. Each house offers flexible boarding options, such as weekly or full-tem1 boarding and. Each room is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, personal study space, and high-speed Internet. Students from Year IO – 11 share a room while IB students have their own room.

How to be emotionally resilient during Covid-19

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We are in a situation where life is changing and unpredictable. Words like “quarantine” and “isolation” are being used regularly and triggering us to feel in danger. The key to taking care of your emotional wellbeing is understanding what makes you anxious and making changes. Start with these small steps that put together by our Wellbeing Advisor, Ms. Suzie Johnson from … Read More

Encouraging independence among children

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Encouraging your child to be independent will play a very important role in their character as an adult. It will give them a sense of responsibility, make them feel respected and improve their overall self-esteem.   It will also help them greatly in their learning journey as they take more initiative to complete tasks on their own.   There are 5 specific … Read More

How mindfulness can help you and your child

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It is so important for you and your child to practice mindfulness in your daily lives, especially at a time when everything has turned upside down. What is mindfulness?Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you’re doing.  Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking.  When you’re mindful, you’re taking your time and … Read More

Top 10 Healthy Eating Tips

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Building and maintaining healthy habits is essential for wellbeing throughout these unprecedented times.  Healthy habits ensure that you and your family are eating healthily, getting enough sleep, exercising daily, relaxing and hydrating.    Marie Al-Nasrawi, Deputy Head, Repton Abu Dhabi has compiled 10 Healthy Eating Tips to support you in your efforts at home. 1. Parents control what foods are available: You decide … Read More