Our G2 students became Healthy Cooking Explorers during a fun Science Club activity focused on healthy snacks and how they can benefit our bodies!
As part of the activity, students prepared delicious Yogurt and Berry Parfaits, while discovering how the foods we eat can influence our health. They learned that calcium acts like a builder for our bones, helping them grow strong
and healthy!
Through this hands-on experience, students practiced critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and
communication while exploring science in a fun and delicious way.
Who said science couldn’t be tasty?

The SLO Lower School Department launched the “Tidy Your Space” Initiative for Grade 1 and Grade 2 students to promote responsibility, organization, and pride in maintaining a clean learning environment. As part of the initiative, senior students prepared and delivered engaging presentations that highlighted the importance of keeping classrooms, desks, and personal belongings neat and organized.

To make the campaign more interactive and memorable, the senior students also designed and distributed colorful motivational stickers to the younger students. These stickers served as positive reminders and rewards, encouraging students to practice good organizational habits every day. The initiative was well received by the lower school students, who actively participated in discussions and demonstrated enthusiasm for keeping their learning spaces clean and orderly.

Being part of the 'Tidy Your Space' Initiative was a rewarding experience. My team and I worked together to create a presentation that would help Grade 1 and Grade 2 students understand the importance of staying organized and taking care of their learning environment. We also designed special stickers to distribute to the students as a fun way to encourage positive habits. Seeing the younger students engaged, excited, and eager to apply what they learned made all our efforts worthwhile and showed us how student leadership can make a positive impact on our school community. Noor Elsayed Grade 12 

 
 

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The SLO^® team organized a heartwarming Mother’s Day celebration for students from kindergarten to Grade 4 to honor mothers, express gratitude for their unconditional love and support, and highlight the important role they play in their children’s lives.

The event featured a series of engaging performances, including songs, dances, and poems prepared by the students to show their appreciation for their mothers. Children also participated in hands-on craft activities, creating personalized cards and gifts.

Some grades invited mothers to join the celebration, strengthening the school-home bond. The decorations, joyful atmosphere, and touching moments made the day memorable for both students and parents.

Muhammed Hussam (Student G.4 ) ; I was so interested and had a great time with my mom and friends.

Yara Ahmed (Students G.4); I am so happy and grateful for my mother, and I felt like I could truly express my feelings for her.

Angelina’s Mother (Student G.2); It was a beautiful day filled with feelings of motherhood, starting from the children welcoming their mothers while holding signs with lovely words, to the activities in which the mothers participated with their children, and ending with the idea of the cards printed with heartfelt words and a picture of the mother and her child.It was an unforgettable day.

Shahm’s Mother (Student KG1 ) ; I just like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful Mother’s Day event you organized. It was truly special and touching to celebrate this day in such a thoughtful and meaningful way , and thanks for helping Shahm to express his love in such beautiful way, its meaning a lot for me.

 

Winter Day was a joyful celebration organized by the SLO, bringing together students, parents and staff for a fun and cozy experience. The event featured an art station, where students engaged in creative winter-themed crafts, allowing them to express their artistic talents. Additionally, the SLO provided hot drinks, creating a warm and inviting environment that added to the winter spirit. The event successfully combined creativity and social interaction, making it a memorable experience for all participants.

The SLO Lower School Department has launched an initiative aimed at strengthening school community bonds. Middle School and High School students have been assigned to assist students in grades 1-3 as part of the new SLO initiative, "Class Buddies." Upper grade students will join grades 1-3 students during their activity periods to provide support and foster connections.

These older students serve as role models and support systems, guiding the younger kids in their learning journey and encouraging positive behavior. This nurturing relationship not only helps build confidence in younger students, but also cultivates leadership and responsibility in high school students, creating a vibrant and connected school environment.  Ms. Romy Farah - Activities Coordinator

 

The SLO Department was thrilled to announce Hat Day, a creative event where students designed and crafted their own unique hats, fostering imaginative thinking. This lighthearted day brought together students, teachers, and staff, building a sense of community and school spirit. It also provided an excellent opportunity to break the routine, making the day more enjoyable and engaging, which positively impacted students' overall attitude toward learning. Additionally, Hat Day encouraged students to collaborate with their parents, strengthening family-school connections and creating lasting memories.

The Hat Theme Day organized by SLO was truly a special occasion at ISC – Dream City! It was a fun-filled event where students wore hats of their choice and showcased their creativity. From quirky to eccentric, the variety of hats amazed everyone! The SLO succeeded in spreading smiles and creating a joyous, friendly atmosphere filled with unforgettable memories. Some of the fun Hat Day activities included a Hat Parade, Hat Day Photo Booth, Guess the Hat, and Hat-Themed Craft Stations.

Hat Day was one of the best days ever! I had so much fun. It was cool to see everyone’s creative designs, and the Hat Parade was so much fun. I even got to take a picture with my friends at the Photo Booth, which was awesome! Yehya GR4

My child had such a great time making their hat at home and wearing it to school. It was nice to see how the event encouraged family involvement, and it was a fantastic way to connect with other parents and students. Sameer Mom GR1.

Hat Day was a wonderful success! It not only gave students a chance to express themselves creatively but also helped strengthen the sense of community within the school. The energy throughout the day was contagious, and we definitely saw a positive impact on the school spirit. School Principal: Mr. Werner Grobbelaar

To celebrate the joyful holiday season, our Winter in Wonderland event spread happiness and fostered a sense of togetherness among students.

Through decorating the tree and engaging with Santa Claus, we created a festive atmosphere to wish students a happy holiday and welcome the upcoming New Year with joy and positivity.”

Students gathered to decorate the tree with colorful ornaments and sparkling lights during the winter celebration. Santa Claus made a special appearance to greet the students, bringing excitement and joy to the event. The festive atmosphere was filled with laughter and cheer as students, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate. The event also included singing winter-themed songs, sharing warm wishes, and taking memorable photos. It was a delightful occasion that brought everyone closer, spreading happiness and a sense of togetherness.

Mr. Abaas (Supervisor): Winter wonderland ,It was very nice activity. It took me deep into the winter, snow and Christmas.

Yara Ahmed (Student G.4): Thank you to my school, I love everyone, and I am so happy about this wonderful celebration.

Muhammed Husam (Student G.4 ): I love the SLO department they are doing everything to make us happy.

 

To teach children the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene in a fun and interactive way, students were taught to wash their toys, keep their belongings clean, understand the basics of proper hygiene, and develop good habits contributing to their overall health and well-being. This hands-on activity also encourages responsibility and helps build a sense of pride in caring for their possessions.

The SLO Lower School Prefects acted like dolls to make the activity more fun. They helped the younger students clean their toys and showed them how to do it properly, making learning about cleanliness easy and enjoyable for the kids. The prefects' fun approach encouraged everyone to join in and take care of their toys.

While the world was on its knees the past two years, our social lives had to capitulate to the new enemy that was the COVID-19 pandemic. The normal ways of life had been replaced with burdensome routines of incessant sanitization and long hours of screen time.  But even as we were busy creating new normal and adjusting to the new world of anxiety and uncertainty, the environment was healing and blossoming due to the limited human impact, reduced pollution and our newly realized greater importance of taking care of the environment and attention to climate change.

Finally the ray of light at the end of the tunnel became as visible and as feasible as the possibility of going back to normalcy. Schools reopened and a new sense community was clearly stamped on the tablets of our hearts and minds. Students had missed in-person interaction and even the simplest of things like sitting in one classroom even though distanced for health and safety. The journey back to normalcy for us started with an overnight camp at the school campus.

Grade 3-5 students jumped into the world of the unusual, leaving behind the comfort of their warm and comfortable homes, they had one goal, to have a feel of togetherness once again in a challenging cold night under the watch of but the night sky.

The camp commenced on a high note when the students were treated to a giant inflatable water slide. This was both a test of fear and equal dose of fun and adrenaline. Just before the adrenaline rush could subside, there was a challenge of playing soccer inside a slippery inflated soccer arena. Great team work and collaboration was exhibited by the first-time campers. Bike riding at sunset was a great activity to usher in the night of pioneers, heroes and heroines. It was an evening not short of pure niceness and joy.

Pitching their tents was another activity that would train them on very important survival skills, team work and independence. The ever green fields of SABIS^® Runda were the very home for grade 3-5 campers in a night full of laughter, reminiscence of the good old days and a beginning of greater days ahead.

After two years of staying indoors and almost losing our sense of community, I am happy the kids experienced what it felt to be free and human again. The kids had a blast and cannot stop talking about the experience of having to survive away from home and how much fun they had. Grade 3 parent

At first, I thought I would not survive the night in a tent…after seeing my friends so happy and alive, I said to myself, I will be just as courageous and make it to morning…I am so glad  I came. Kiara Verma Grade 5 student