Mark Atkins: Developing values for shaping a better future
Education Middle East – 05 December 2022 Graduating from the University of Birmingham in 1986, Mark Atkins has been a teacher for 36 years. During this time he has held numerous school leadership positions including a UK headmaster and principal of a number of international schools. Atkins has become something of a specialist in leading […]
Inculcating Strong Values
Khaleej Times – 26 October 2022 Durham School sets out to give its pupils ‘roots and wings’. Roots in the appreciation of the great history of the school providing grounding and a strong sense of belonging, and wings in the encouragement of ambition and development of talent that allows its pupils to fly In keeping […]
Durham School Dubai: Give your child an outstanding learning experience
Time Out Dubai – 19 October 2022 Partner content: 600 years of British education has landed in Dubai Looking for a first-rate school for your child, featuring a British curriculum, top amenities and more? Good news, following its successful openings in Kenya and Qatar, Durham School has landed in Dubai. Having arrived from its home […]
Scarecrow spectacular! Durham School Dubai children craft playful effigy of Principal Mark Atkins for Harvest Festival
Schools Compared – 14 October 2022 Durham School Dubai children designed a playful likeness of their Principal Mark Atkins for a scarecrow competition at the school’s Harvest Festival this Thursday. Celebrating the harvest, donating produce to those in need, and marking the autumnal season with community events happens the world over, but is an especially […]
Introducing Durham School Dubai
Mother Baby & Child Date : 14 October 2022 WHO ARE DURHAM SCHOOL? Durham School Dubai is a true branch school of its home in the UK and as such, offers an authentic, British independent school experience. It has the same high expectations for academic achievement and is proud of its kind, supportive learning environment […]
H.E. Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of the KHDA, officially opens Durham School Dubai as Principal Mark Atkins says that “International branch schools must stay true to their roots”
Durham School Dubai has officially become the latest addition to Dubai’s thriving education sector, with His Excellency Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of the KHDA, participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony today, 1 September 2022. As the UAE branch of the 600-year-old Durham School in the UK – one of Britain’s oldest schools – the new […]
