"Above all, cold-calling is done to foster a climate of safety and trust in the classroom, because of its patterned routines and the way it normalises contributions from all students across the ability spectrum. It in fact gives the quieter, more reticent students a voice in the

It’s not rocket science, but the StepLab coaching flow makes a massive difference. Loved practicing this in our practice clinic today! Focus: Do Now Task Coaching Steps: 1. Explain the why 2. Show a model 3. Rehearse with feedback 4. Plan to implement #StepLab #GEMS #CPD

What is Learning ? Willingham’s Simple Model of the Mind: Attention - without it, nothing is learned. Working memory - is limited and easily overwhelmed. Deep thinking - moves info to longterm memory. Retrieval - strengthens memory. How learning sticks. #EduResearch

I smashed my first coaching in action ! 😁 Making Do Now a non negotiable part of every lesson routine. Keep to 3-5 minutes Circulate the classroom Praise Consistency is key ! Steplab coaching flow just works. Loving the journey. Thank you . #CoachingWin

An inspiring session yesterday with our incredible student environmental team and their amazing parents! 🌿💚 We’re so excited to see them taking part at the Japan Expo this September!   #SustainabilityChampions #JapanExpo2025 #EmpoweringExcellence #StudentLeaders

Last Saturday, several students from the GNS Environment Team took part in the Environment Conference of Schools at GFS. We’re proud to share that one of our teams won the Hack the Heat competition for the most innovative environmental solution! 🌱👏

فخور بحفيدتي هيا بنت حمد العور (الأولى من اليسار) لاختيارها ضمن نخبة من طلاب وطالبات البرنامج الوطني للفضاء للمشاركة في استقبال فخامة الرئيس دونالد ترامب خلال زيارته لدولة الإمارات. وفي الصورة الرئيس الأمريكي في حديث معها.

Eco Excellence at Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion Eight of our talented Year 6 and 7 students were selected to join the Eco Classroom Workshop at Terra, Expo City. They submitted an exceptional project idea, and they designed an inclusive classroom and garden.

NS Students Shine at Future of Learning Summit 2025 Ten GNS students from Years 8–10 were selected to attend the Talrop Future of Learning, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 in Dubai, hosted by Khaleej Times, for their exceptional projects on global challenges

Explaining vs Explicit Teaching Explaining - Mostly teacher talk - Tells about the skill - No modelling or practice Explicit Teaching - Clear goals (Hattie) - Think alouds (Archer) - Guided practice (Rosenshine) - Checks for understanding (Frey) #explicitteaching #edutwitter

GNS at GWABYS 2025 🌍💡 Our student leaders proudly represented GEMS Al Barsha National School at the GWA Youth Summit, exploring innovation, sustainability & leadership. Huge shoutout to our Sustainability Committee for driving change! 🌱 #GWABYS2025 #GNSLeads #YouthForChange

Sustainability & Innovation Field Trip  This week, students teamed up with @ThriftForGood & @Eedama_org to explore fast fashion’s impact.From upcycling cushions to thrift shopping, it was a day of learning, creating, and sustainable inspiration! #Sustainability #ThriftForGood

Ms. Jenny’s class had an awesome time exploring the real deal in science today with a heart dissection! 🫀🔬 Learning was hands on and the curiosity was off the charts! #STEM #ScienceClass #HandsOnLearning

Excitement is building! 40+ GNS students are heading to Japan next week for cultural exchange, sustainability projects, and global learning — marking 2 years of partnership with Yuwa High School and a visit to #Expo25Japan. 🌏✈️ #GNStoJapan #GlobalCitizens

After 2 years of sustainability collaboration with Yuwa HS 🌱, 43 GNS students immersed in Japan — kanji, sushi, judo & tea ceremonies — before a historic honour: opening the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka with HH Sheikh Khalid. The journey ended at Singapore’s Butterfly Garden

Honoured to be named a finalist for the Ambassador for the Environment award at the GESS Education Awards 2025. Grateful to be recognised alongside so many inspiring educators across the region. Looking forward to the gala on 12 November! #GESSEdAwards #SustainabilityInEducation

Whole School Sustainability & Innovation Lead – Japan Experience 🌏🇯🇵 Our journey in Japan was truly inspiring! From innovative solutions to sustainable practices, the experience highlighted how education can lead the way in shaping a greener future. 🌱 #GNS#Sustainability

نبارك لمدرسة ذي آربور الخاصة في دبي فوزها بجائزة أفضل مدرسة عالمياً في مجال العمل البيئي لعام 2025، لتكون بذلك أول مدرسة في المنطقة تنال هذه الجائزة. ونثمن جهودها في تمكين الطلبة من مهارات التفكير البيئي، وربطهم بالطبيعة المحلية والمحافظة عليها، وغرس مفاهيم الاستدامة عبر مشاريع

We congratulate The Arbor School in Dubai on winning the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action 2025, becoming the first school in the region to receive this award. We value its efforts in empowering students with environmental thinking skills, connecting them with

I don’t often share something personal,today I honour Dr Jane Goodall,a guardian of nature&voice for the voiceless. Her legacy of compassion&sustainability lives on.Proud my family calls The Arbor School home,living the values she stood for.💚🌍 #JaneGoodall #Legacy #Sustainability