Claire O’Neill – Manager, Alumi Relations shares the latest information about the brand new GEMS Alumni application Download the app now When students graduate from GEMS, they enter the big world of business, whether their paths lead them to university, employment, travel, a gap year or a combination of any of these. GEMS Alumni go…
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Hassana And GEMS Education Acquire Saudi Arabia’s Largest Private School Operator
GEMS Education, among the world’s oldest and largest K-12 private education providers, and Hassana Investment Company, the investment arm of Saudi Arabia’s General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI), have formalised a joint venture to enhance and grow the education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under terms of the JV, GEMS Education and Hassana…
A Hero’s Welcome
Over 20,000 people welcomed Peter Tabichi home after winning the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019.
A Peek into the Lives of SSC Staff Outside of Work
I have been growing herbs on my flat’s huge balcony since 2015. I have an aquaponics garden with Red Tilapia and I have grown mint, lettuce, chillies, basil, rosemary, Ajwain, lemon balm, and spinach. – Ahmad Bhatti, Sourcing Manager — Schools I like to be occupied, so during my free time, I love to play the piano, go for horse riding in the desert (by night under the full moon is the best), release my stress with boxing and yoga, and do dune bashing in the desert. I love to learn ASL (American Sign language). – Sophie Gernigon, Manager —…
Fairmont The Palm has your Summer Covered
This summer, Fairmont The Palm has a sizzling offer that will ignite your vacation-planning mode to book and experience the ultimate holiday away.
At the Movies
Aladdin UAE release date: 23 May 2019 Starring: Marwan Kenzari, Billy Magnussen, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Nasim Pedrad, Navid Negahban, Will Smith Disney’s latest live-action remake, filmed in Jordan, tells the story of a street urchin who finds a lamp with a genie inside. He uses the lamp to turn himself into a prince in…
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NEW ON THE SHELVES Will AI Replace Us? – Shelly Fan This well-balanced, comprehensive and engaging review surveys the development of Artificial Intelligence over the last 60 years and highlights the likely transformative effects of AI on society over the next few decades. Available from: Virgin Megastore…
Quality Assurance Programme
The Quality Assurance Programme is a new initiative being piloted in some of our schools. The aim of the programme is to provide more regular and consistent communication to parents so that we can better understand their needs and identify issues early. We already give GEMS Education students a personalised learning experience and we want…
All That Jazz
David Holland, Secondary School Music Director at GEMS American Academy — Abu Dhabi, discusses opening for Alicia Keys, his love of music, both in and out the classroom, and how it lends itself to a greater work-life balance.
Breaking the Cycle of Bullying
Elena Aldridge, Director of Positive Education and Counsellor, GEMS World Academy Dubai lays out some of the steps the school has taken to address the issue of bullying.
Walk, don’t run
Paul Slater, Vice President — Health, Safety and Environment at GEMS Education says prevention is necessary, but schools should also be ready to handle unforeseen circumstances.
Be Kind to Yourself
Sara Hedger, Head of Safeguarding & Child Protection GEMS, looks at the importance of self-care.
Parent Engagement
When it comes to parental engagement in our schools: whilst we should continue to utilise the latest technologies to great effect for ongoing regular contact and progress updates, there can be no substitute for the value of face-to-face communication. We asked Jodh Singh Dhesi, Head of School Performance and Standards, for his thoughts… In one…
Values-Led Education
The GEMS Jewels of Kindness initiative has been developed to encourage empathetic qualities in students.
Defying Gravity
GEMS Rewards team host staff event at BOUNCE.