Let's give a warm welcome to the newest teacher to our Horizon family, Miss Madiha Nawaz. But did you know? Miss Nawaz isn't just passionate about education; she is also a Formula 1 enthusiast! 🏎️💨
#TeacherSpotlight #Formula1Fan
#HappyHorizon #HappySchoolUAE #HorizonWay

Horizon is delighted to officially announce that we have once again been awarded the rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the KHDA’s annual inspection for the 6th year in a row. 🎉 KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي #Outstanding #BestBritishSchoolsDubai #DubaiSchools
#HappyHorizon #HorizonWay #CognitaWay

Some images from our incredible student performance last week, Matilda! 📚 We just loved watching the children on stage performing their hearts out. Their energy and enthusiasm was inspiring.
#studentperformance #matildathemusical #happyschooluae #happyhorizon #cognitaway

A massive congratulations to all the winners of the
Tes International Awards for International Schools 2024, particularly to our member schools! 👏

StChrisBahrain Wales International School Horizon School Dubai Brighton College AD GEMS Wesgreen International School

Always wonderful to celebrate exceptional schools and educators!

We are over the moon to announce that we have WON the Tes Awards for International School 2024 award for Staff Wellbeing Initiative of the Year ⭐️
Thank you to everyone who contributes to the well-being of our staff!
#staffwellbeing #workplacewellness #happyhorizon #cognitaway

Tune in to @dubaieye1038fm today to hear Dr Katherine discuss healthy eating and body positivity with @_helenfarmer_

#HealthyHabitsForKids #KidsNutrition #NourishToFlourish
#horizoncommunity #happyhorizon #happyschooluae #horizonway #cognitaway #CognitaBeWell

We are honoured to be featured for bringing a fresh approach to maths education on #IDM2023 ! 🔢

Our Head of Maths, Mr Tom Mason, contributed to the article in Education Middle East. (Link Below)

educationmiddleeast.com/features/teach…

#HappySchoolUAE #CognitaWay

✍️NEW THIS WEEK

A rising tide | What we might attend to most to improve our school

Seek efficiencies and remove barriers

mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2024/03/08/a-r…

📻 Tune in to hear from our Head of Islamic Studies, Mr Ali Gomaa, on @dubaieye1038fm with @_helenfarmer_ this Thursday afternoon from 4pm.

#EyeOnEducation #RamadanSpecial #CulturalDiversity #EducationInDubai #HappyHorizon #HappySchoolUAE #HorizonCommunity #CognitaWay

May this month bring deep reflection, spiritual enrichment, and cherished moments with loved ones. Let’s embody the spirit of generosity and compassion as we unite in celebration during this special time of year. Ramadan Kareem. 🌙✨

#RamadanKareem

✍️NEW THIS WEEK

Layers of school improvement activity

Which of the team has expertise in each layer?

mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2024/03/01/lay…

Our Principal, Nick Hart, spoke recently at the Middle East School Leadership Conference. Here is is discussing the value of that interaction. Middle East School Leadership Conference
Teach Middle East Magazine

youtu.be/xWyewpGZWdw?si…

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Culture setting | More than words

Secondary mechanisms (eg stated vision and values) only matter if they align with primary mechanisms

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The importance of reading fluency!

‘Although there were dedicated daily reading sessions in the KS2 timetable, the irony was that children were not spending much time actually reading.’

researchschool.org.uk/gloucestershir…

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Avoiding the traps of the imagined school

#6 | Do less, better

mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2024/02/16/avo…

Here’s Mr Cole with the update from the past 2 weeks.

Have a wonderful long-weekend and see you back at school on Wednesday!

#halfterm #happyhorizon #happyschooluae #horizoncommunity

✍️NEW THIS WEEK

Growing leaders | A strategy for succession planning

▪️Build formal knowledge
▪️Build contextual knowledge
▪️Move through stages of ego development
▪️Build trusting relationships

mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2024/02/02/gro…

✍️ NEW THIS WEEK

Vulnerability

Build in mechanisms for others to actually ask questions and offer opinions.

mrnickhart.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/vul…

Next week, we celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week. This is a week dedicated to shining a light on the importance of nurturing young minds and fostering emotional wellbeing.
#LittleMinds #CMHW2024 #KidsMentalHealth #happyhorizon #happyschooluae #horizoncommunity #horizonway

Meet Miss Hannah Scoffin, our bubbly Head of Y1 who loves guiding young children from early years into the primary years of KS1. Her passion for education is contagious, creating an environment where curiosity & imagination thrive. #cognitaway
#peoplemakehorizon
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