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[Audio] GEMS, Global Education Management Systems, provide management services that optimize academic performance and educational efficiency of private schools. GEMS is a member of the Varkey Group, a name synonymous in the region for a network of international schools that have provided high quality, holistic education for more than thirty years. As a result, GEMS has a unique multi-curricular capability, combined with school models that are specifically designed to meet the needs of various market sectors, from mid-market to the premium segment..

[Audio] GEMS is equipped to provide management expertise specifically tailored for the following curricula: ​ International Baccalaureate Program American Curriculum The National Curriculum for England Indian Curriculum.

[Audio] GEMS schools provide educational programs aimed at attaining high standards of educational excellence. Four distinct Core Values are part of the educational programme in all GEMS schools. Care, Excellence, Always Learning and One Team. Key to attainment of these goals are the GEMS training and development programs for school staff, which are conducted regularly in the GEMS schools. These training programmes are regular, and you will be invited to attend these to: develop your own professional skills Continue the overall development of The Westminster School, Dubai​.

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[Audio] School Aims Our Purpose Our school has ambitious educational aims and a strong commitment to achieve them. We believe that by stating our policies clearly and having high expectations of our teachers and students we can work together to create a successful and stimulating working environment. We are committed to co-operation, planning, discussion and teamwork. We believe that this should be a learning school where each of us appreciates that things can always be improved..

[Audio] GEMS Core values The GEMS Core Values play a pivotal role in all our undertakings. CARE EXCELLENCE ALWAYS LEARNING ONE TEAM.

[Audio] GEMS Core Values The GEMS Core Values play a pivotal role in all our undertakings. ​ Our values, as an organisation and a family of like-minded educators, are at the heart of everything we do..

[Audio] Our objectives We intend to... To provide a stimulating, safe and supportive environment, in which all of our students can aim for success To help our students gain a broad education and achieve excellent examination results in preparation for entering universities anywhere in the world To help our students become active and responsible global citizens, aware and interested in society To provide opportunities for all our students to reach the best levels of achievement of which they are capable To enable students to fully develop the skills and attribute essential for success To provide our students with strong moral values, especially tolerance and understanding of different cultures and religions To provide our students and their parents with regular, honest information on their academic progress and to give guidance on how the partnership of school and family can help students to improve To ensure our students develop behavior that keep them sole and enable them to learn effectively To develop sporting, cultural and social skills To celebrate cultural and religious diversity, creating a truly international school environment.

[Audio] VISION Empowering learners, creating the future. To inspire a diverse and multicultural community of learners to achieve academic excellence and develop the skills and attributes to become successful global leaders. To empower each other to lead happy and fulfilling lives in a culture of tolerance, innovation and creativity. To create a safe, respectful and equitable learning environment where everyone is free to express their opinion fully respected. MISSION To deliver a high-quality British education at an affordable price..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ARABIC A and B​ ​ "To link the literary, linguistic and intellectual knowledge in Arabian heritage with contemporary life."​ AIMS To take pride in learning Arabic and have faith in its uniqueness and characteristics that ensure its continuity and the ability to adapt with and accommodate the developments and the challenges of the modern world. To promote belief in the great Arabic heritage, and showing the deep relation, which cannot be separated from Islam. To be conscious and sincerely interact with the issues of the nation and its problems by means of the Arabic language in expression and communication..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ISLAMIC EDUCATION – A "Applying principles of Islam in daily life" AIMS To consolidate the system of the individual and collective values as a pivot of the message and instructions of Islam To strengthen the learners' relation with the Holy Quran as it is the primary source of knowledge, behavior, values, taste and beauty in order to build a Quranic mentality and personality To strengthen the relation of the learner with the Hadith, as it is the second source of legislation, which explains the judgments, knowledge, values, and behavior of the Holy Quran.

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ISLAMIC EDUCATION-B "Applying principles of Islam in daily life".

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS SOCIAL STUDIES "To empower students to become global citizens" AIMS To deepen students' understanding of social, political and economic systems and improve their comprehension of movements in local and world history. To analyze the relationship between humans and their natural environment and facilitate the development of a strong appreciation of the importance of relating knowledge of past people, events and civilizations to present and future challenges. To enable the students to learn about different cultures, beliefs, and perspectives promoting tolerance, empathy, and respect for diversity..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE "Making Words Work" AIMS To develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing. To learn how to use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. To analyse the writers' methods and the effects created on the audience..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS MATHEMATICS "Training minds to produce 'smart' solutions" AIMS To recognize when and how a situation may be represented mathematically, identify and interpret relevant factors, select an appropriate mathematical method to solve the problem, and evaluate the method used. To develop an ability to apply mathematics in other subjects, particularly science and technology. To acquire a foundation for further study of mathematics or for other disciplines develop an understanding of mathematical principles, concepts and methods in a way which encourages confidence, provides satisfaction and enjoyment, and develops a positive attitude towards mathematics..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS SCIENCE "To create, share, preserve and apply knowledge" AIMS To learn about basic scientific concepts and how science is applied in everyday life. To develop the skills to perform simple experiments, take basic measurements, interpret experimental data and draw conclusions. To create, share, preserve and apply knowledge..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS PHYSICS "Finding the how and why of the Physical World" AIMS To develop an understanding of the basic principles of Physics and develop scientific abilities and skills in Physics in everyday life. To understand that scientific applications are both beneficial and detrimental. To involve and help students to see the world in a new way by using various techniques and giving them opportunities to develop their skills like-communication, problem solving..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS CHEMISTRY "Actions and Reactions bring about Changes and Results" AIMS To develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. To develop lifelong skills of scientific enquiry, confidence in technology, and communication and teamwork skills. To develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS BIOLOGY "Strive to develop a scientific attitude and become responsible Global Citizens. AIMS To understand the basic principles of Biology. To develop critical thinking and analytical ability and questioning skills along with problem solving skills across all year level to enhance learning..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ACCOUNTING "Accounting with Accountability" AIMS To understand the importance of effective accounting information systems and an awareness of their limitations through a critical consideration of current financial issues and modern business practices. To understand the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting. To develop transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation, interpretation, analysis and evaluation in an accounting context..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS BUSINESS STUDIES "Empowering Future Entrepreneurs" AIMS To apply knowledge and critical understanding to current issues and problems in a wide range of business contexts. To develop knowledge and understanding of how the main types of businesses are organized, financed and operated, and how their relations with other organizations, consumers, employees, owners and society are regulated. To develop an awareness of the nature and significance of innovation and change within the context of business activities..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ENTERPRISE "The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer" AIMS To develop and apply knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary enterprise issues in local, national and global contexts. To investigate the world of work and entrepreneurial organizations. To enable each Entrepreneur with Entrepreneurial skills and the ability to take various risks and evaluate success or failure..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ECONOMICS ​"Grooming Future Economists" AIMS To develop knowledge and understanding of economic terminology, principles, and theories To be able to distinguish between facts and value judgements in economic issues. To read critically to gain information about the changes in the wider economic and social environment. To appreciate the methods of study that economists use, and the most effective ways economic information may be analysed, correlated, discussed, evaluated and presented..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS PSYCHOLOGY "Encouraging young minds to develop a spirit of inquiry with regard to human nature." AIMS To use specialist vocabulary, psychological concepts, terminology and convention to engage in the process of psychological enquiry To develop an understanding of the relationship between psychology and personal, moral, social and cultural issues, and develop an understanding of ethical issues in psychology To develop an understanding of psychological issues, the contribution of psychology to individual, social and cultural diversity, and how psychology contributes to society..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS COMPUTER SCIENCE "Training minds to make a difference in lives by developing applications." AIMS To develop the foundational principles and practices of computation and computational thinking and their application in the design and development of computer systems. To develop an interest in computing and to gain confidence in computational thinking and programming and understanding of the main principles of problem-solving using computers To help learners appreciate current and emerging computing technologies and the benefits of their use..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ICT "Enabling a technological thought process" AIMS To develop knowledge of ICT including new and emerging technologies. To develop skills to analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems. To develop the ability to recognize potential risks when using ICT, and use safe, secure and responsible Practice..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS FRENCH "SANS FRONTIERES" AIMS To develop ability to communicate confidently and coherently with native speakers in speech and writing. To express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently. To deepen knowledge about how language works and enrich vocabulary in order to increase independent use and understanding of language..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS URDU "Communicating Effectively" AIMS To develop the ability to use Urdu effectively for the purposes of practical communication. To write at varying length, for different purposes and audiences, using the variety of grammatical structures that they have learnt. To increase awareness of and appreciation for the culture of the Urdu language..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS GEOGRAPHY "Foster understanding of human-environment interactions and sustainability" AIMS To acquire an awareness of the characteristics, distribution and processes affecting contrasting physical and human environments. To attain an awareness of the contrasting opportunities and constraints presented by different environments. To gain an appreciation of the earth including its people, places, landscapes, natural processes and phenomena..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT "One Life, One Chance, One Planet – Let's save it" AIMS To attain an appreciation of the diverse influences of human activity on natural systems. To obtain an understanding of sustainable development to meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To acquire a sense of responsibility and concern for the welfare of the environment and all organisms..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS TRAVEL & TOURISM "Preparing world-class, consistent and professional travel professionals" AIMS To help meet the need for skilled and knowledgeable individuals in the rapidly diversifying tourism industry. To develop practical skills across a range of working roles, as well as providing a global and local perspective on travel and tourism. To learn about popular destinations, customer care, working procedures, travel and tourism products and services, and marketing and promotion..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS ART AND DESIGN "To develop visual literacy skills for a lifetime of creative activity" AIMS To investigative, analytical, experimental, interpretative, practical, technical and expressive skills which aid effective and independent learning To undertake visual research, using primary and secondary sources, and record observations, experiences and ideas in appropriate ways. Primary sources must include first-hand experience of original work. To understand a range of work, from contemporary practice, past practice and different cultures, in order to demonstrate an understanding of continuity and change in art, craft and design..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS SOCIOLOGY "To enable and empower learners to become globally aware citizens" AIMS To provide students with the opportunity to explore sociological concepts, theories, methods and research findings in order to develop a clear understanding of the complexity and diversity of human societies. To develop an awareness of the strengths and limitations of sociological theory and the ability to compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives. To build an understanding of sociological research methods, including issues concerned with the planning, implementation and evaluation of research enquiry and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data..

[Audio] MISSION STATEMENTS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES "Strive to Cultivate Research Aptitude through Enquiry and Awareness" AIMS To develop an analytical, evaluative grasp of global issues and their causes, consequences and possible courses of action. To enquire into, and reflection, issues independently and in collaboration with others from different cultural perspectives. To consider important issues from personal, local and/or national and global perspectives and understand the links between these..