Our Own English High School
| Our Own English High School | |
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| Location | |
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Dubai Other Branches: Abu Dhabi Al Ain Fujairah Sharjah United Arab Emirates | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Lead Kindly Light |
| School board | CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 12 |
| Website | www.gemsoo-dubai.com |
Our Own English High School is a girls' school in Dubai. It is the first major school of the chain of schools started by Sunny Varkey, founder of GEMS Education, across the cities of United Arab Emirates. Initially located in Oud Metha, it was moved to Al Warqa'a to a much bigger campus. Earlier both girls and boys attended the school in two different shifts. Now it is a girls-only school, and boys were moved to Our Own High School, Al Warqa'a.
Other branches
- Al Ain (Our Own English High School, Al Ain)
- Our Own English High School Fujairah
- Sharjah (Our Own English High School, Sharjah)
- Ras al-Khaimah
Campus
Established in 1968, GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai is a premier school in the United Arab Emirates. With over 13,000 students of 22 nationalities, and 2,000 faculty members from 10 countries, 'GEMS Our Own' reflects the multi–culturalism of Dubai.
The school is located in Al Warqa’a 3 on a large sprawling centrally air-conditioned campus spanning a massive built-in area of 41,462 square metres, providing state-of-the-art facilities for student life and learning.
Facilities
- Library
There are three spacious and extensive libraries & resource suites stocked with an impressive array of fiction and non- fiction BOOKS, teaching resources including maps, periodicals, journals, newspapers, videos, audio-cassettes, CDs and DVDs. Fully networked student terminals are available to facilitate learning.
- ICT facilities
The first Asian school in the UAE to introduce computers, we now have all classrooms equipped with multimedia projectors and internet facilities. Each teacher is provided with a laptop to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. The school's 8 ICT labs are equipped with sufficient machines with the latest processor, LED screens, high speed internet access and a wide range of interactive teaching aids. The two labs for the Senior section have the latest software for elective subjects- Computer Science and Informatics Practices.
- Science Labs
Eight spacious and well-equipped labs provide the facilities necessary for demonstration, experimentation and project work at various levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Fashion Studies and Home Science. Four separate General Science Lab caters to the younger students of the Primary and the Middle School.
- Art Studio
The Art room is the centre of all creative enterprise in the school and houses all the artifacts made by the students. There are four Art Studios to cater to the needs of its growing numbers.
- Music Studio
Music in KG, primary and secondary schools aim to encourage students to develop an appreciation of all forms of music. The school has three well equipped music rooms for the KG Primary and Middle School Students. Teachers organise extra-curricular musical activities which include various concerts and recitals, as well as the organisation and rehearsals of any school musical groups such as choirs, bands or orchestras.
- SEWA Activity Room
The school has a SEWA Activity Room for Grade 9 & 10 which exhibits environmental and international projects. SEWA stands for (Social Empowerment through Work and Action) which in the Indian environment refers to the concept of service to the community an important requirement in the CBSE-I curriculum.
- Maths Lab
There is a maths lab to engage the Senior students during their Maths Activity period which enhance the learning and understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Outdoor Kindegarten Play Area
Two separate shaded play areas equipped with a variety of age appropriate outdoor equipment has been specially designed for use by the younger children.
- P.E. Resources
The school is equipped with three Basket Ball Courts. Besides this the school has a large OPEN space on the second floor for P.E. activities and two large triquads for Primary students. The OPEN spaces all around the school provide ample scope for outdoor activities.
- Auditorium
The centrally air-conditioned multi-purpose auditorium having a seating capacity of 600 is used for a number of activities like assemblies, inter-house competitions and indoor games.
- The Prayer Room
The school has prayer rooms on all its four floors for the use of the school community. These prayer halls are kept open during school hours on all days.
- Cafeteria
The school cafeteria is a well stocked facility that serves nutritious snacks and beverages at affordable prices. Mobile Canteens are also set up on the three floors for the convenience of students.
School uniform
The students of the school wear a school uniform inspired by the school colors of beige and yellow. Students are expected to be in their school uniform at all times, when representing the school in any manner, including inter-class or inter-grade competitions, and especially inter-school events.
Notable alumni
References
- ↑ "Filmmaker owes success to Dubai". Gulf News. March 25, 2010.
- ↑ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (October 4, 2006). "Stars of Kasamh Se". Gulf News. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ↑ "Naeemuddin Aslam | Cricket Players and Officials". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/mb4eves/online/malayalam/kerala/women/articles/infocus_interview-article-135858|title= കൊച്ചുകൊച്ചു സന്തോഷങ്ങള്
External links
- OOEHS Al Ain website
- OOEHS Sharjah website
- OOEHS Sharjah-Boys website
- OOEHS Dubai website
- OOHS Al Warqa'a website
- Schools in Dubai — comprehensive list for Dubai and other Emirates.