Gaber Sayah
Head of Arabic
A warm welcome back to the new academic year 2024-25 from the Arabic Department! I hope you all had a restful yet fun-filled break. Our students must be eager to return to school, meet their friends, and embark on a new journey within our dynamic and vibrant learning community, where they will be engaged and challenged to reach their individual potential.
The children of our school are wonderful and special; they are the lifeblood of our institution. They embody the aspirations of The Winchester School as enthusiastic, charismatic, and charming young people with an appetite for learning and a thirst for knowledge. We know that children who are happy and secure in their learning environment are more likely to achieve their potential.
At the Arabic Department, we place great value on our partnership with parents. Integral to your child’s successful learning is the collaboration between home and school in the pursuit of excellence. All our staff strive to create a climate of learning with strong, open, and positive partnerships between adults, children, and the wider community that ensure the well-being of all.
Reflecting on the last academic year, we had several noteworthy successes and highlights as a department:
· We created a dictionary for all non-Arab students, the first of its kind being used in a school in Dubai.
· We updated the “I am Creative” book for Arab students, aligning it with the vision of the UAE.
· Looking ahead, we plan to create a Quran website for all our Muslim students, which will help them by explaining different parts of the Quran, making memorization easier.
· We are committed to helping all our students speak Classical Arabic as part of our vision.
· We will also be launching a termly Arabic Magazine with fun educational activities and information for parents and students.
At The Winchester School and within the Arabic Department, we care about every individual and pride ourselves on the warmth of our community, where all our students, parents, and staff feel challenged, valued, and successful.
We are looking forward to a successful year filled with fun, learning, and creativity.
Best regards,
Gaber Sayah
Head of Arabic & Islamic
The Winchester School
