UAE: After 2 months, students go back to school for new academic year

UAE: After 2 months, students go back to school for new academic year

Pupils were seen taking pictures with props in elaborately decorated photo booths

GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah

Published: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 8:30 AM Last updated: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 8:34 AM

The iconic yellow school buses once again took over on Dubai’s roads on Monday morning after a two-month summer break.

Students in Dubai schools seemed exhilarated as they returned to their schools after the long holidays.

They were seen taking photos with their friends using amusing welcome back props in elaborately adorned photo booths.

GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah

These pupils even eagerly shared stories of their enjoyable holiday experiences. Numerous students recounted their journeys, while others caught up with their class companions.

For some, meeting their classmates again made them really happy as they missed their friends. Abir Talwalkar, a Year-7 student at DIA Emirates Hills, was one among them. "I am excited about going back to school after the summer break. It will be great to see all my friends. It is also a big jump, going into Year 7 for the beginning of Middle Years Programme."

Supplied photo of Abir Talwarkar (L) and Varen Shetty (R)

Students said that although adjusting to early mornings after the vacations felt somewhat difficult, the school's atmosphere and the