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Writing a New Chapter

As we step into the new school year, Mr. O'Neill shared a powerful message with the students: starting school is like beginning a new chapter in the book of our lives.

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Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl: Takeaways

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How to help children transition to a new school and environment

For families with children, the month of September rhymes with the start of the school year. And for some of them, this return to school takes place in a new country. This often generates questions, concerns and uncertainties, which increases with the language barrier.

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Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding Meaning in Adversity

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Meaningful Connections

Connecting with others is inherent in human nature. Every interaction is an opportunity to initiate, strengthen or weaken connections with others.

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Parents: Forget Perfect

Imagine the life of the perfect parent. Always listening, never nervous... Wouldn't that be an overwhelming role model for your child to live up to? No matter what, your child would never come close to their “perfect” parent!

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How Parents Can Foster a Sense of Belonging at School

What can you do as a parent to foster a feeling of belonging at school? From sharing a positive vision about education to getting involved in lessons and homework, our Head of Counselling gives us plenty of ideas.

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Helping Adolescents Develop Self-Concept

Discover the important role that parents play in helping their adolescents develop self-concept, the overall mental representation that we have of ourselves.

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DofE in 2021: Five Tips on How to Complete Your Award

There is no exam at the end of the DofE, but getting to the finish line depends on a few key things including self-leadership and resilience.

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Digital Citizenship from School to Home

Discover these top tips for helping to raise confident, inquisitive children while keeping safety front of mind.

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Mental Health and Well-being amid Chaos and Uncertainty

How can our children manage uncertainty and the emotions they experience with it? Our Head Counsellor sheds light on how to help children move forward and grow during an unprecedented time.

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Looking Back at the Duke of Edinburgh Award

Andrew Hepworth, our Educational Trips Coordinator, chronicles the fascinating history of the DofE award.

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Outdoor Adventures Indoors

ICS Educational Trips Coordinator Andrew Hepworth reflects on how learners take risks – and contemplates how they will continue to push boundaries during periods of confinement and beyond.

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Third Culture Kids: A difficult journey but a great destination

For children, moving abroad can be a challenging, but rewarding experience. Simon Porter, Director of Learning at our sister school, Compass International School Doha, shares his wisdom and research on children changing schools and countries. Learn how frequent changes of school can impact your child's development and self-esteem, as well as their global outlook.

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Our guide to helping your child settle after moving abroad

The excitement of embarking on a new adventure, and the anxiety of not knowing what to expect after moving abroad can cause a mix of emotions for you and your children. In the second part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer some tips on how you can help your children settle in after relocating to a new country.

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Top 7 tips to prepare your child for the move abroad

Moving abroad can often be a very challenging time for parents and their children. In the first part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer parents some advice on what to prepare for when embarking on a new chapter of life in an unfamiliar city.

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Top 5 reasons why summer programmes are good for your child

Summer is right around the corner. While the holidays are a well-deserved break for your child, they don't have to take a two month long hiatus from learning. In fact, there are several reasons why you should consider sending your child to a summer programme.

5 key questions to ask when choosing an international school

With an array of schooling options available, parents may feel confused about which school is the best choice for their child. As an experienced school leader and parent, Ethan Hildreth, Principal of our sister school, Nord Anglia American International School Abu Dhabi (opening in 2020), shares five questions that every parent should ask themselves when choosing an international school for their child.

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Young, mighty and globally-minded

Exposing younger students to the complexities of global issues will not only enable them to thrive in an inter-connected and multi-cultural society in the future but empower them to want to make greater positive change in the world.

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Being in the Discomfort Zone

Challenging situations can provide an opportunity for us to change and grow, David Wall, head of Nord Anglia Education’s global expedition programme, says.