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Win at all costs: why too much competition is a concern
After an unpleasant atmosphere at an inter-school sporting competition, a senior leader at an international school says it is important healthy competition remains just that
General
16 April 2024
Why UAE’s 4.5-day school week will be watched by all
International schools in the United Arab Emirates are rushing to switch to a shorter working week starting in January. Despite the upheaval, this senior leader explains why he thinks it’s a change others will be watching with interest
Strategy
10 December 2021
How extracurricular activities can help pupils grow
Bringing structure to our extracurricular activities boosts the children’s wider development, explains this leader
General
27 September 2021
PE teachers should face the music and dance
Shimmies and body rolls may not come naturally to some PE teachers, but Phil Mathe believes they should overcome their dance hang-ups and embrace an activity that can be of considerable benefit to students
General
25 June 2021