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

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

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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 of character. Both teachers and students are so glad they can partake in these vital aspects of school life."

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