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As part of a new series of thought leadership articles from educators around our global community, this month, Dr Simon Camby, Group Education Director, gives valuable insight into the fundamental backbone of our Cognita education; a holistic education.

As Christmas nears, the expat and local community in Dubai comes together to celebrate the holidays. From winter markets to tree light illuminations the festivities are a festive feast.

At RGS Guildford Dubai we pride ourselves on instilling the RGS values and Learning Habits into our children and the wider community from the offset.

At the end of September we were honoured to welcome some of the Leadership team from RGS Guildford with Dr Jon Cox, Headmaster, and Mrs Sarah Creedy, Chair of Governors on campus, to meet the Royal Grammar School Guildford community here in Dubai.

As World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across the country, these women share their stories and what inspires them to go to school every day.

“Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the critical role of teachers in transforming learners’ potential by ensuring they have the tools they need to take responsibility for themselves, for others and for the planet.”

Just over a year since its opening, Whichschooladvisor.com caught up with Dr Jon Cox, Head Master of RGS Guildford UK, during his September 2022 visit to the school, and Mrs Clare Turnbull, Principal of RGS Guildford Dubai, to hear their reflections on the school’s first year, and find out what’s in store for the year ahead.

RGS Guildford Dubai doubled its number of pupils as they welcome the new school year.

“This is the best time of the year. It is so exciting to welcome returning pupils and new pupils to the school,” said Mrs Turnbull.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai has announced new additions to its senior leadership team as well as the appointment of the education team that will join the school in August as it grows into senior school.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Key findings from a recent Censuswide survey commissioned by leading British Curriculum school, the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, revealed that there’s never been a more important time for schools to be teaching future-ready skills as part of the curriculum.