Student Life

Student life

Nurturing Your Child’s Growth

At Gardens Campus, we’re dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. We believe in fostering your child’s growth in both academic and extracurricular areas.

Discover a World of Opportunities:

Sports and Leadership: Participate in a variety of sports and leadership programs to develop essential skills and build confidence.

Regular Excursions: Explore the world beyond the classroom through exciting field trips and excursions.

Excursions

Excursions

Our experiential learning approach fosters personal growth, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of the world. This holistic approach enriches students’ understanding of the world, enhances their social responsibility, and prepares them for real-life challenges.

Beyond the Classroom: Experiential Learning at Raha

Tanzania 2024:Hands on practical experience of team work through project work, helps the development of working together effectively as a group. The team will be like their family on expedition so learning to work together will make it more enjoyable.
Nepal 2024:Contributing to community development and environmental conservation initiatives: whether it be helping to dig foundations for a classroom, collecting rubbish to be recycled, or planting trees, your input will change the locals’ lives, one day at a time.
Thailand 2023:Explore the culture of Thailand, participate in community project work, trek and develop their risk-taking at an obstacle adventure park. This trip would enable them to explore their IB Learner profiles as global citizens and will be able to use their community work

Our Commitment to Quality:

All our trips are meticulously planned to ensure a safe and enriching experience for students. We provide parents with detailed information about itineraries and costs, so you can feel confident in your child’s participation.

Local Trips 2024

Al Sultan Stable Trip – Grade 8 -10

A field trip to a stable offers student a chance to connect with nature, learn animal care, and appreciate horses. Immersed in the stable’s tranquil environment. Students develop empathy and compassion for horses while gaining practical animal care skills. The stables, also provide a setting for teamwork and collaboration. Additionally, students learn the basics of horse riding, gaining a sense of accomplishment and a deeper inderstanding of these magnificent creatures.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Trip – Grade 9

This trip serves as a tangible extension of our current learning about Islamic practices. By performing the Friday prayer together in the mosque, we will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the application of concepts we've been studying in class. From the etiquette of prayer to the architectural intricacies of the mosque itself, this experience bridges the gap between theory and practice, enriching our understanding of Islam and the cultural significance of the mosque.

Abu Dhabi Pottery Establishment Trip – Grade 6

Our school trip to the Abu Dhabi Pottery Establishment will enrich our arts curriculum and deepen our understanding of UAE culture. Students will explore traditional Emirati pottery techniques, enhancing their artistic skills and appreciating the cultural significance of pottery in the UAE. This visit bridges classroom learning with real-world cultural practices, highlighting the country's rich heritage.

The National Aquarium Trip – Grade 1

The central idea for this unit is “Human behavior and action modify the environment” and the lines of inquiry are “living things and their habitats, the impact of human behavior on the environment and responsible actions to save the planet. The various environments, flora and fauna showcased at the aquarium will help students understand sustainability, environmental challenges and eco-friendly projects happening here in Abu Dhabi and around the world.

Adrenark Trip – Grade 2

Students will have the opportunity to take part in team building activities where students will explore how we use social and communication skills to solve problems and work together. Our learning about working together, friendship, team building and being life long learners will be consolidated. Students will work collaboratively to learn and play together in a fun environment and take part in team’s games and build cardio and muscle strength

Manarat Al Saadiyat Trip – Grade 2

Students will have the opportunity to inquire into our central idea Geography influences how communities interact with their environment. Students will have a tour of the exhibits at the museum as well as a specialized artist led workshop where students will use a variety of materials to create homes from around the world.

The Bounce Trip – Grade 3

This trip is a way to highlight key learnings from the Who We Are Unit of Inquiry which is centered on children’s rights and responsibilities. We will be exploring the right to play, the right to be healthy and the right to an education, along with the personal and group responsibilities that come with exciting activities.