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Dear Parents, The Scholars fiesta is one such event when the entire community of Dubai Scholars gets together and celebrates a day filled with fun and happiness. I was particularly amazed to see the performances of our students and staff, they were absolutely wonderful. As the Head of School, I am highly appreciative of our Performing Arts and Physical Education departments, they put up great show as Concerts and Sports Days. Nothing of this is possible without the support of our committed teachers and admin staff. On that note wishing all the members of DS Community a wonderful week ahead! Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Parents, Wearing the hat of the Head of School is a privilege especially when I browse through all our weekly initiatives, I feel extremely proud to share that children and teachers are looking to experience more from their years in education, seeking the skills that not only prepare them for exam or tests but for the real world. Students want the freedom to excel in the areas for which they have passion and interest, while parents and children alike are seeking an education that’s more in tune with each child’s unique needs and skills. This holistic approach at DS is being built on the idea that children can be taught in a more natural and engaging way, inspiring a love of learning that lasts their whole life long. While maintaining a solid base in core subjects – such as mathematics, language, and science – we continue to motivate students to learn naturally through curiosity and creativity. It also means adapting to fit each child’s unique abilities and interests. We see children often develop greater confidence in their abilities while gaining crucial skills needed for a successful career in almost any field. In the best examples of this method, children are no longer confined to the classroom, but out in the community, participating in various competitions, organising events, and learning the far-reaching value of creative expression. This way, students are exposed to a world of opportunity and knowledge that once would have been closed off. Like every week, I am happy to share this week’s newsletter which shows the best at every stage. Thanking you for your continued support. Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Celebrating Student Achievements Unstoppable Hope: A Golden Start to 2023 Swimming Season This is how Julie Daniella Hope started her racing for 2023 and is glad to share a gist of her success! She is a student of Year 8 F at Dubai Scholars. First swimming meet of the year, Emirates Cup Competitive Meet 2023 Long Course (50m) was held at the Hamdan Sports Complex on 4th & 5th February confirmed to the standards of the swimming federation .The event was refereed by Internationally qualified referees, and was attended by 500+ swimmers. Julie was exposed to a completely different approach during this extremely competitive meet where she moved away from her comfort zone. The six races she took part in were to ensure she was stretched to the maximum by swimming her least preferred races. She left aside her usual victory- guaranteed freestyle and backstroke races and took up 100m Fly, 200m IM and 50m sprints on all 4 strokes to gain confidence and thereby built her inner strength. Yes, she still proved it’s possible with a Gold on 50m Free, Bronze on 100m Fly and being in the top 10 under 13 age categories. Hard work and commitment always pay off! Well done to our champion. Empowering Future Leaders: The Harvard Model Congress Harvard Model Congress is an eye-opening experience for students to model the roles of members in Congress and discuss, negotiate and resolve real world issues ranging from Wars and conflict to climate change. Congratulations to our students Abhinav Shankar, Yehansa Bamini, Christa Thomas, Tanisha Goyal, Sithumdi Jayawardhana Best delegates: Sithumdi Jayawardhana and Tanisha Goyal Sithumdi Jayawardhana Tanisha Goyal Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, As we conclude the week on a very high note of accomplishments and great learning, I take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders of Dubai Scholars for their involvement, commitment and enthusiasm. I am amazed by the students who displayed immense dedication and commitment to the DS Academic Expo 2023, the competitions and the challenges that they participate in, the sports Days, the field trips, the best use of technology as and when required and above all the resilience that the community shows. We are looking forward to even greater days ahead. It is important that we take breaks from the routines and come back rejuvenated with added zest for learning. Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, When kids enjoy an activity, they want to do more of it. Practicing a skill — whether it’s playing basketball on the field or riding a cycle — improves their abilities and helps them feel accomplished. It is great to see all our students enjoying and participating in the annual sports days. I request all stakeholders continue to encourage them for playing sports and enjoy the games that they wish to play. I take this opportunity to thank all parents who visit the school campus and participate in events and activities with their children. Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, Every week that passes by, we find it fulfilling to see all children come to school and enjoy their experiences. The weather this week has been comforting as well as challenging, but it does make us appreciate the joy that every season brings. Reading Books can add further joy and develop curiosity and a sense of imagination in our students. As a professional community, we try our best to stimulate an attitude of inquiry by posing challenges or novel ideas. All ideas are developed through skills. One of the skills that need attention and students need to develop are their Reading Skills. We request our parents to ensure students pick up books to read. Regular reading routines can offer lots of opportunities for learning. In the coming weeks, we will ensure that as an institution we focus on building the skill, interest, and love for Reading. It was indeed a great week with a lot of enthusiasm. Looking forward to the weeks to come! Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, We at Dubai Scholars, strongly believe that good education produces young people with a positive sense of self-concept and sound emotional and mental well-being. Our objective is to see these young people can form healthy, positive relationships with their parents, family members, and the rest of the community. This week we witnessed how beautifully our students of year 3 performed at the concert, the DS Islamic Youth expo was a huge success, students enjoyed the crazy hat day, secondary students enjoyed a recreational fun trip, and we celebrated our high achievers for IGCSE/IAL. Congratulations to all students, parents, and teachers involved, the school appreciates the partnerships being strengthened as a community Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, As the Head of the School, I am extremely delighted that we are a part of an amazing learning community such as Dubai Scholars. The second week into the new year and we’ve set the right tone across all the phases of the school. The fun and cheer of FS1 & FS2 students as they celebrated the sports days, were filled with high levels of enthusiasm. An excellent performance by students of Year 4 at the concert. If the audience reaction was anything to go by, the show was a huge success. A huge well done to the students, our Performing Arts team, and Teachers from the Primary. Boys from Year Groups 9 to 11 truly immersed themselves in the sports activities organised by the Senior Sports Council. It was indeed a pleasure to watch them play a variety of sports. On the 10th of January 2023, the halls of the Indian Consulate resounded with the voices of children who came together as a choir of 110 students strong, to celebrate and show their love for the Hindi Language. Students of Dubai Scholars had the honour to be a part of the choir. Teachers from the faculty and our Vice Principal graced the occasion with their speeches and orchestration. Looking forward to a lot more eventful and magical buzz that the school is ready to create! Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, It is indeed a great time to get back to school with raised spirits after a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I take immense pleasure in wishing each member and the families of the entire DS Community a Very Happy New Year 2023! A New Year is like a beginning of a new chapter and therefore, we must make the most of it. At Dubai Scholars, we are extremely happy and excited to welcome all our students and staff. Here is our Video! – Patience, Perseverance, and Passion is the key to success. Working hard, being patient, and trying your best to achieve your goals is my message to all the students. We are starting the year by recognizing our outstanding academic achievers of IGCSE & IAL. Along with this, we have also shared results on our first ever DS Got Talent where students of Primary and Secondary have done a phenomenal job. My heartiest congratulations to all the participants and the winners. Our aim continues to provide holistic education, where the focus is on nurturing skills to prepare our students for the real world, be it in the field of academics, sports, extra- curricular, performing arts, technology, community service, sustainability, and most importantly for us to be instrumental in building their self-confidence. Term 2 like all other terms has its own significance. Across all phases, we have planned various events and activities throughout the term. Would like each student to come forward and participate. We start the year with Concerts in Primary, Sports days across all phases, highly interactive sessions on Career Guidance, Recreational and Educational Field Trips & camps, special days on well-being, Model United Nations, DS Academic Expo, and a lot more. Looking forward to your continued support and feedback. It is always a pleasure to be a part of a vibrant community such as Dubai Scholars. My heartfelt “thank you” to the community for being a wonderful part of the DS Family. Frank Scarcelli Head of School Read More

Dear Dubai Scholars Parents, We have reached the end of this successful and happy Term 1 of the academic year. I want to thank the entire DS Community for the support and patience shown these past three months. We had successes and some challenges, yet we continued the work that must be done. Apart from academics, we had some amazing Inter-school sports tournaments, Business competitions, the 30X30Fitness Challenge, Collaboration with schools of special needs, the first season of DS Got Talent, the celebration of special days, festivities, Field trips, to mention the visit to the Fontana Circus, thematic events and activities that promote sustainability, launch of DS Internship program and much more. My special word of appreciation goes to all the High achievers across the school! We are very proud of your accomplishments, be they academic in nature, or sports-, service- or conduct-related. Your success is the result of your hard work and determination. Put in the same—if not more—on the next goal you wish to achieve and you will make it. There is no end to learning and nothing you cannot achieve. The Power of believing and competing with yourself is the key to a successful journey in school and beyond. On behalf of the entire Senior Leadership Team and Management of Dubai Scholars, I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a restful and happy winter break. Season’s Greetings for one and all! We are looking ahead to a fantastic and wonderful 2023! Frank Scarcelli Head of School Congratulations and a big shout out to the students of Dubai Scholars, yet again they have scaled new heights and set new standards More than 40 students are the proud recipients of the IGCSE Pearson Certificate of Excellence in the May/June 2022 Examinations & 14 of them have received IAL Pearson Certificates of Excellence. The euphoric moment doesn’t stop there! The Two students who have been awarded the Outstanding Pearson Learner Award certificate from Pearson in recognition of their academic excellence are Mannat Datta and Guntas Singh. Mannat Datta Highest Mark in the Middle East for International GCSE Biology Highest Mark in United Arab Emirates for International GCSE Chemistry Highest Mark in the Middle East for International GCSE English Language Outstanding Learner Award Cambridge May/June 2022 Examination series for Environmental Management in recognition of the exceptional performance of Learners around the world. Video of Mannat Datta Guntas Singh Highest Mark in United Arab Emirates for International GCSE Chemistry. Indeed, achievements such as these create a sense of exhilaration and elevation for the entire DS Community! Read More