Middle School
Grades 5 to 8
The Middle School serves as a catalyst in students’ personal growth enabling them to become active, productive and reflective participants in the society. The unique synergy between scholastic and co-scholastic opportunities empowers students to build essential life skills and propels them to be self-directed problem solvers and decision makers.
A pervasive listening culture and open-door policy to address adolescent concerns and issues forges strong, supportive relationships in a safe and more inclusive environment.
The Middle School Curriculum seeks to produce confident, competent learners through the development of learning communities, the stimulation of student/faculty discussions, and the encouragement of electronic exchanges.
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Features of the Curriculum
- Inspires students to be creative, vibrant and dynamic.
- Complies with statutory NCERT requirements, CBSE framework & KHDA/MOE directives
- Promotes moral, cultural, social and physical development of young adolescents.
- Strives to develop the 4Cs - Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Critical thinking.
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Second Language Options
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Urdu
- French
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Curriculum Enrichment Activities
- Well-being Activities (Mindful Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Gratitude Thursday, Fun-Friday & Bagless Wednesday)
- Synergy Hubs - Scholastic and Co-scholastic
- Student Support Programme (Alpha, BrainSmart, EOTO, AGW, RISE)
- Reading Activities (Read and Lead, Readtheory, Literary Parade)
- OOD News Desk
- Sustainability Club
- Spellathon
- Skill-sharing Programme (Reflection Period) by student leaders
- Student Connect Programme (Whisper a Wish, We Listen, Let's Chat, Talk to Me)
- Artistic Expression
- Niche Activities
- Field Trips
- Art
- Music / Choir
- Physical Education
- ICT
- Dance
- Talent Contests
- English Elocution Contest
- Intra class Dance, Singing, Arabic, Calligraphy, Read Aloud, Mental Math and Handwriting Competitions
- Afternoon Enrichment Programmes
- Sports Activities
- Each One Teach One - Peer Mentoring Programme
- RiddleMatics - Grade 5
- Mathletes - Grade 7
- ThinkScience - Grade 7
- Are you having a bad day? Music elevates Moods - Grade 8
- Mathsketeers - Grade 8
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Afternoon Enrichment Programme
On regular school days from 2:00 p.m. – 3: 45 p.m.
- Music
- Dance
- Athletics
- Aerobics
- Sports Activities
- Art
- Public Speaking etc.
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Unique Innovative Programmes
- Girl Guides
- EPWS - Experience a Profession While in School - specially designed for the students of Grade 8
- A Genius Within – A unique programme for high achievers
- AE5 Challenge Programme– a differentiated learning programme
- Digital Workstations
- CBSE approved Skill Courses for Grades 6-8 – Financial Literacy, Design Thinking &Innovation & Tourism
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Appreciation and Awards
- Commendation Certificates for Academic Excellence
- ACE Scholar Badges for Academic Excellence
- Proficiency Prizes
- All Rounder Award
- Sports Champion
- Co-curricular Champion
More To Explore
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Curriculum Overview
GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai is one of the leading Indian Curriculum Schools in Dubai.
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Kindergarten
Children’s training in the early years goes a long way towards preparing them for academic and life tasks they are required to master later.
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Primary School
The Primary section aims at the holistic development of students through joyful learning methods that extend learning beyond the classroom.
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Senior School
Senior school with its strong focus on academic excellence and holistic approach offers students a global perspective in a stimulating and challenging environment.
