In every school, children exhibit a wide range of behaviours that can either be positive or challenging. While some behaviours are easily understood, others may leave teachers puzzled. It is crucial to recognise that behaviour is a form of communication, and understanding its underlying message is essential for providing appropriate support to children. The assessment process plays a pivotal role in unravelling the reasons behind a child’s behaviour. It involves gathering comprehensive information about the student. By using a holistic … Read More
Embracing 21st Century Learning
In today’s rapidly evolving world, education is adapting to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. At Repton, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative journey, preparing our students not just for the present, but for the future that awaits them. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged … Read More
Responding to Feedback & Preparing for Success
Every classroom is a continuous hub of feedback: verbal and non-verbal clues, self- and peer- assessment, pre- and end of unit assessment results, written next steps, etc. All feedback however is designed with the same intention; to positively impact a students’ progress to allow them to meet and then further exceed their own potential. A students’ ability to receive feedback positively and use it to inform improvement can widely vary. Ensuring that a student … Read More
The Power of School Culture
At, our commitment to developing and embedding our unique school culture is of paramount importance, it is actually the number one priority on our school improvement plan. This is not because we have a negative culture or are concerned about the culture, it is because we recognise that an organisation’s culture sets the foundation for everything else they do. The … Read More
Repton Family of Schools Enriches Student Learning Outcomes at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi transforms to host over 2,200 members of the Repton community for a curated day of learning in a captivating educational environment The Repton Family of Schools in the UAE, part of Excella, the leading operator of high-performing K-12 schools, hosted a full curriculum day at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Reptonians from Year 2 – Year 13 engaged in … Read More
Brain Power: Exercise and Academic Performance
In the month of the Dubai 30×30 challenge and a spotlight on physical activity and healthy lifestyles I wanted to write to you about the science of exercise and academic performance as well as taking the opportunity to champion the transformative power of exercise and it’s impact on executive functioning. Neuroscience and Biology show us that exercise has the power … Read More
Benefits of Routine
It is widely understood that routines are good for children and support their wellbeing and development. Establishing healthy routines and ensuring children have enough sleep are essential aspects of fostering happy and thriving children. As a result, they can make the most of every learning opportunity in and out of school. What is challenging however, is determining what routines are … Read More
Repton Family of Schools Launches Dedicated Alserkal Art Exhibition to Celebrate Student Creativity
The inaugural exhibition will feature 59 artworks by the 2022/2023 Visual Arts and Design Technology students from the three Repton Schools in the UAE The exhibition at Warehouse 46 in Alserkal Avenue will be open to the public from 29 September – 1 October 2023 Children over the age of nine visiting the exhibition are invited to don their detective … Read More
Repton Family of Schools in the UAE Partners with Philcoin to Pioneer Student Rewards that Nurture Philanthropy
Each Reptonian house point earned throughout the academic year will be matched by one Philcoin token and can be donated to registered Philcoin charities The winning house at the end of the year will receive two tokens for every one house point earned Students are assigned houses from FS1 and start earning points from Year 1 onwards, based on success … Read More
Repton Family of Schools Achieve Excellent 2023 GCSE Results
Repton Abu Dhabi’s GCSE cohort attains outstanding scores with 37% of exam entries awarded grade 9-8 (A*) and 56% obtaining 9-7 (A*-A) grades Repton Dubai achieves exceptional results with 41% of students receiving 9-8 (A*) grades and 65% securing 9-7 (A*-A) grades Both Repton Abu Dhabi and Repton Dubai accomplished a 97% overall student pass rate of 9-4 (A*-C) The … Read More