Back to school in UAE: Abu Dhabi pupils excited to return to school, meet friends as new term begins

Back to school in UAE: Abu Dhabi pupils excited to return to school, meet friends as new term begins

Students and school staff had to present a 96-hour negative PCR result on the first day of the academic year

Published: Mon 29 Aug 2022, 4:49 PM Last updated: Mon 29 Aug 2022, 5:00 PM

Pupils in Abu Dhabi have been excited to return to school and meet with friends as the new term began on Monday, after a two-month long summer break.

Public school pupils returned to school campuses for physical learning on August 29, for the new academic year 2022-2023.

Students and school staff were both required to present a 96-hour negative PCR result on the first day of reporting to school, as a safety measure to ensure the safety of the school community.

Eleina D'silva, a Grade 5 student at Abu Dhabi Indian School, says she is delighted to return to school and meet her friends after the two-month summer break.

“I am so excited to return to school after the long summer holiday,” D'silva told Khaleej Times.

“I love school as I look forward to learning new skills and having a blast with my friends. I'm looking forward to sharing the experience of my vacation with them and to tell them that I missed them so much.”

Chris Vinod, a Grade 8 student at