UAE: Schools welcome back students on Monday after three-week-long winter break

UAE: Schools welcome back students on Monday after three-week-long winter break

Schools across the UAE welcomed their students back on Monday after a three-week long winter break.

Traffic peaked around school zones during the morning and late afternoon hours as the yellow school buses were once again seen circulating the emirates’ roads.

Joyful cheers were also back in school corridors as students returned to classrooms, with some even sitting their term and mock examinations that began today after the winter break.

Lisa Johnson, Principal, American Academy for Girls says, “Everyone was all smiles returning from holiday to school. We were excited to see friends and colleagues and share our winter break adventures. We also had quite a few new students beginning today, as this is a normal transition time for international families.

“The first day of school after a long break can still be a challenging time, as normal sleeping schedules have been adjusted and separation from family after the break can cause anxiety for younger children.”

Our teachers have supported this by setting smaller academic goals for the day, taking breaks to rest and recharge when needed, and providing activities that allow students to interact with their friends."

As academic retention can decline over breaks, principals underlined, many teachers spent time reviewing material from the previous