Taif Ibrahim, one of the pupils who led the project, said the project was meant to help pupils cope with the changes and make sure they "did not feel alone"
A 400-page journal documenting how pupils spent their isolation is released by Westminster School Dubai. Mekaeel Mehdi, a grade 3 pupil, contributed to the project. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
FS1 to graduating pupils shared entries for the journal that was published online this week. Left to right: Lana Fanar, year 7, Noor Nader year 6, Mekaeel Mehdi, and year 7 pupil Abdullah Kasim
Most of the pupils wrote about re-evalulating their priorities and appreciating friendships. Younger ones shared drawings
Pupils shared how they felt about being away from friends, teachers and staying indoors during the three-week stay-home order in Dubai
All educational institutions closed in the Emirates in March and 24-hour stay-home orders were instated in Dubai to prevent a spike in infections
Saif Sultan, a pupil in year 3, wrote: “During the isolation I realised the worth of a lot of things, like playing under the sun, leaving the house, going to school, meeting my friends and a lot more. It was a lesson for me to appreciate everything."
Taif Ibrahim, one of the pupils who led the project, said the project was meant to help pupils cope with the changes and make sure they "did not feel alone"
A 400-page journal documenting how pupils spent their isolation is released by Westminster School Dubai. Mekaeel Mehdi, a grade 3 pupil, contributed to the project. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
FS1 to graduating pupils shared entries for the journal that was published online this week. Left to right: Lana Fanar, year 7, Noor Nader year 6, Mekaeel Mehdi, and year 7 pupil Abdullah Kasim
Most of the pupils wrote about re-evalulating their priorities and appreciating friendships. Younger ones shared drawings
Pupils shared how they felt about being away from friends, teachers and staying indoors during the three-week stay-home order in Dubai
All educational institutions closed in the Emirates in March and 24-hour stay-home orders were instated in Dubai to prevent a spike in infections
Saif Sultan, a pupil in year 3, wrote: “During the isolation I realised the worth of a lot of things, like playing under the sun, leaving the house, going to school, meeting my friends and a lot more. It was a lesson for me to appreciate everything."
Taif Ibrahim, one of the pupils who led the project, said the project was meant to help pupils cope with the changes and make sure they "did not feel alone"
