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Repton School Dubai Celebrates 46th UAE National Day

04-Dec-2017

Repton School Dubai Celebrates 46th UAE National Day

Special to TAG Educa News Agency

DUBAI - Repton School Dubai, part of Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI) and a partner school of the renowned Repton School in the United Kingdom, celebrated the 46th UAE National Day with day-long festivities organized by the school for students, families and staff. 

The celebrations commenced with the raising of the UAE flag and singing of the UAE National Anthem followed by the UAE National Day Union parade. Students and visitors were given the chance to experience authentic UAE hospitality and culture through traditional performances such as the Youlla dance. Other attractions included the Military March, an Emirati Dance by Repton Girls as well as a surprise visit from the Freej characters. Setting an upbeat atmosphere, there were an array of stalls including local cooking stations, henna artists, calligraphers and a variety of activities and fun games to keep children engaged throughout the event. 

David Cook, Headmaster at Repton School Dubai commented, “Through these activities celebrating UAE’s wonderful heritage and culture on the 46th National Day, Repton School aims to not only educate our young students but also instill a sense of community and pride. As an integral part of the UAE educational environment, we look forward to contributing to the country’s inspiring future through our motivated students and staff.” 

Repton School Dubai, part of Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI), opened its doors in 2007 to offer a world class educational experience for both day and boarding pupils. Repton School Dubai is a partner school of the reputed Repton School in the United Kingdom. The school follows an international curriculum based on both independent and national curricula of the United Kingdom. Rated as an Outstanding School by the KHDA, It offers a full range of the IGCSE curriculum, in addition to the IB Diploma with a choice of 45 subjects to help achieve a deep understanding of varied academic fields. Located in Nad Al Sheba 3, Repton School Dubai has a state-of-the-art campus that covers an expansive area of 1.3 million sq.ft. making it the largest school in the region. The school is guided by the quest for offering ‘the best for every child’ and developing a learning environment where pupils thrive academically, physically and socially.