Dubai schools complete one full term with 100% in-person learning

Dubai schools complete one full term with 100% in-person learning

As schools head into spring break, educators are hopeful that more Covid restrictions will be eased in the future

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Published: Sat 19 Mar 2022, 9:42 AM Last updated: Sat 19 Mar 2022, 9:46 AM

Dubai schools are heading into spring break after an academic term that saw the resumption of 100 per cent in-person learning.

The start of the academic term witnessed a spike in Covid-19 cases, which disrupted students' education and prompted schools to switch to online classes. But the situation improved, with institutions bringing students back to campus in a staggered manner. Eventually, schools were able to resume in-person classes for all.

Campbell Douglas, principal/CEO, GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, said: "Stopping the need for bubbles, allowing people to be mask-free outside, and eliminating the need for temperature checks on entering the building have all felt like huge strides forward. They give a sense of freedom and a return to normalcy."

He highlighted that the resumption of trips, extracurricular activities and socially-distanced events also helped mark a return to pre-pandemic times.

"These are what give our schools life and for our students, (they're) experiences and opportunities to remember," Douglas said. "They are integral to learning and to the formation