A Trip to the Etihad Museum

As a part of the coursework for year 12 Travel and Tourism , 4 students organized a field trip to Etihad Museum, Jumeirah. The museum was a historical site that showcased the union of UAE. A tour guide enlightened the  students about the various historical items of the founding Fathers of the UAE. The Museum…

Field Trip to Mleiha Archaeological Centre

On 6th February 2017 three Year 12 students as a Part of their Travel & Tourism course work organized a Field Trip for the Year 10  Travel &Tourism students to the Mleiha Archaeological Center in Fujairah. The trip started with a visit to the Museum housing artifacts and human remains replicas dating back to the Paleolithic and…

Book Reading Session to celebrate WIN Sustainability Week

As a part of Day 2 of the WIN SUSTAINABILITY WEEK  the Economics students headed outdoors for a unique book reading session .The idea was to  engage students in sustainable lessons outdoor with minimal use of resources and enjoy the outdoor environs. To introduce the topic of  Globalization the students read excerpts from Tim Harford’s…

DRAGON’S DEN COMPETITION –GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

Aims & Objectives:   To enable young students to come up with innovative ideas for  entrepreneurial projects that can impact their school, their community and themselves in a positive way. Summary: On 20th November 2016 the Final Round of the Dragon’s Den competition was held at the GEMS Wellington International school as a part of the…

WIN –ENTREPRENEURS WEEK –STUDENT FEEDBACK & RESPONSES

“This is one of the most exciting events I have ever taken part it in school. 14 teams are currently experiencing a simulation of the stock market, NYSE and NASDAQ. It gave us a real life picture of how the stock exchange works and how competitive and volatile stocks can be. Murtaza and Abdul have…

WIN ENTREPRENEURS WEEK –Meeting with an Entrepreneur

Aims & Objectives:  Interaction with an Entrepreneur to appreciate the pre-requisite skills of entrepreneurs and the role of innovative entrepreneurship in the 21st century.   Summary: On 17th November 2016, during the Grade 11 assembly, there was a special speaker for Win Entrepreneurship week, Mr Dwaiyapayan Nath . He is the Founding and Managing partner…

AD BUZZ Marketing Challenge

Aims & Objectives: To showcase the marketing skills and strategies needed for the markets in 21st century. Summary: On 16th November 2016 students of Business studies from Key stages 4 and 5 gathered in the Sixth form to be a part of an informative and entertaining AD BUZZ event where they witnessed excellent marketing skills…

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS CHALLENGE

Aims & Objectives:     To help develop an entrepreneurial mind set and appreciate the significance of innovative entrepreneurship. To  evaluate the crucial role of entrepreneurs in the growth and success of a business . Summary: While it is debatable whether entrepreneurs are born or made, one fact is indisputable that polishing certain skills can help one…

WIN ENTREPRENEURS WEEK: DAY THREE :Team Building Exercise

On 16th November 2016 Ms Aliya, Ms Hema, Mr Nalaka and the Year 12 Community leaders organized a Team Building exercise for our ACE students as an integral part of the WIN Entrepreneurs Week. The entrepreneurial spirit essentially symbolizes an independent mind set, the risk taking ability and the drive to aspire. Our ACE students…

WIN ENTREPRENEURS WEEK –Day Three Designing a Cover Page for Expo 2020

Aims and Objectives: To raise awareness and understanding of the Expo 2020 which will take place in Dubai in 2020.   To combine Business and ICT skills and produce a suitable, informative and persuasive Business Magazine cover for Expo 2020. Summary: Students of years 7, 8 and 9 were asked to design a creative over…