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30 November, 2021

Commemorative Tree Planting

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Commemorative Tree Planting
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UAE, a commemorative ghaf tree was planted.
Commemorative Tree Planting The ghaf tree is the national tree of the United Arab Emirates, and it was with great pleasure that Mr. Horne, ably assisted by Year 12 student Jalilah, planted a sapling ghaf in the school grounds today.  To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UAE, a commemorative ghaf tree was planted.

The ghaf tree is the national tree of the United Arab Emirates, and it was with great pleasure that Mr. Horne, ably assisted by Year 12 student Jalilah, planted a sapling ghaf in the school grounds today. 

The tree will stand to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UAE and will, in time, provide shade for future students of BIS Abu Dhabi, as these trees have done for the people of these lands for many years.

 

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