MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF PRIMARY
This quote truly represents how our exceptional students have embraced each learning opportunity with enthusiasm and commitment. It has been my pleasure to lead an exceptionally creative academic team who have encouraged our students to achieve and exceed their potential. Three years ago, I embarked on an exciting journey as the Assistant Principal of Hartland International School where our students have continued to be inspired by our teachers who have utilised the outstanding facilities to enable them to excel in their learning. In my third year, it has been a privilege to be part of the continuing success at Hartland International School in my new role as Head of Primary. The joy and enthusiasm with which all our students have engaged in their learning has been a pleasure to oversee over these three years. A genuine ethos of positive learning has been instilled across our flourishing Hartland Community. An inspiring educational experience is the greatest gift we can give our students. Our students will go out into a globally competitive world with skills, attributes and behaviours for twenty-first century living. Our students engage in lessons with passion and show a genuine love of learning. This has translated into the relevant skills required to empower them to be motivated and fulfil their potential. Most of all, we have taught our students to understand that success is in each and every one of them as a result of their own effort and hard work. It is evident that all our students at Hartland International have been delighted in their learning journey and are proud of their many achievements and successes. This Yearbook reflects the varied curricular and enrichment programmes, the amazing events and learning opportunities during this academic year. We have witnessed some awe-inspiring events and achievements in the academic, performing arts and the sports arena. In the academic and performing arts arena, many congratulations to the students for their achievements in the Maths Challenge, KS2 Monologue Slam, Master Chef, Creative Writing, Chevron Readers’ Cup, Emirates NBD performance poetry competition and LAMDA exams. A particular highlight for me was the Peter Pan performance, where we have had the privilege of showcasing the wonderful talent of our students. They performed with great confidence in their amazing attire, whilst parents and teachers watched with pride and happiness. Words could not express the warmth, happiness and the abundance of excitement that was in the air!. In the sporting arena, congratulations to all our teams and the individual students who have represented their school so confidently in football, rugby, netball, swim squad, biathlon and cross country. Well done to all our students and their coaches for putting Hartland on the map. There was no stopping Hartland International School when it came to the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30, all 30 days were full of exciting and challenging activities. Head of Primary
I want to take this opportunity to thank our amazing teaching staff for the wonderful work they do in crafting lessons that lead to a genuine passion for learning from our students. We could not do without our support staff and administration team who work tirelessly to keep Hartland at its best. Together we have accomplished so much! Once again, our students, staff and parents have created some magical moments, memorable occasions and events that we will cherish forever. I am continually humbled by the dedication and hard work of all our students and staff. It is also important to note and celebrate the crucial role that parents play in their children’s success, without their support and engagement in their child’s learning much of the success outlined in this Yearbook would not have been achieved. It truly has been another amazing year despite the challenges we have all faced during Covid-19, as our students continued to demonstrate many of the Hartland attributes and together we continued to create many unforgettable experiences and memories. A heartfelt thank you to all our primary students for their extraordinary learning and achievements displayed over the 15 weeks of distance learning. I have been impressed at their positive attitude to learning, their enthusiasm and energy throughout our distance learning journey. A sincere thank you to all our Hartland Community for creating a genuinely warm and happy school that is truly dynamic and full of opportunities to develop and explore new talents. I believe the flame of learning is well and truly lit at Hartland International School and I look forward to seeing it glow ever brighter. Our journey continues……. Kindest regards to you all,
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