Durham School Dubai

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and empowerment of women in our community. We honour the achievements of women across the world, recognise the challenges that remain and continue working towards a future of equality, opportunity and respect for all.

Meet Ms. Mamdeen, Head of Key Stage 1 and Primary Teacher at Durham School Dubai.

With 12 years of teaching experience Ms. Mamdeen brings knowledge, dedication and a deep understanding of how children learn and thrive.

🌟 What They Love Most At Durham
From building confidence to discovering individual strengths, nothing beats those magical “I’ve got it!” moments in the classroom. Being part of Durham’s warm, supportive community makes every achievement even more meaningful.

💡 Words of Wisdom
Read regularly, talk about learning, celebrate effort and remember—kindness and perseverance go a long way 💛

Become part of Durham School Dubai, an established British school with over 600 years of educational success. Our Confidence for Life value equips pupils with the skills, knowledge and ambition they need to succeed.
Visit us on 2nd April 2026, for our Open Morning.

True leadership is demonstrated through decisive action and clear direction. 🇦🇪

We commend the UAE leadership for its strategic and proactive approach, placing the wellbeing of the community first while ensuring stability and security nationwide.

Thank you for protecting our community. 🇦🇪

Become part of Durham School Dubai, an established British school with over 600 years of educational success. We nurture children to develop a real love of learning, ensuring that each child is supported to reach their full academic potential.
Visit us on 2nd April 2026, for our Open Morning.

Meet Mr Joseph, Year 5 Teacher at Durham School Dubai.

With 5 years of classroom teaching and an additional 2 years as a PE specialist, he brings strong experience and a passion for holistic education.

🌱 What Inspires Mr Joseph
The most rewarding part of teaching is watching students grow in confidence, build character, and feel empowered to express themselves. At Durham, the diverse and vibrant community makes every day meaningful and enriching for both staff and pupils.

💡 Words of Wisdom
Celebrate the small wins—every step forward matters. And above all, be visibly kind; it truly makes a difference.

We are incredibly proud of our Maths geniuses who competed against other schools in the Challenge ME Interschool Maths Championship at Swiss International School Dubai.
It was truly an exciting and enriching experience for everyone.
Well done to all of you! We are so proud of your hard work and achievement! 👏✨
Thank you to the teachers and parents who never fail to support our pupils all the way!

Become part of Durham School Dubai, an established British school with over 600 years of educational success. We nurture children to develop a real love of learning, ensuring that each child is supported to reach their full academic potential.
Visit us tomorrow, 26th February 2026, for our Open Morning.

We would like to thank all the parents who took the time to attend our KS1 Phonics and Reading Parent Workshop today. We are happy to share our approach to teaching phonics and reading, supporting our pupils through the combined efforts of both teachers and parents.
We look forward to seeing you at our next parent workshop!

Become part of Durham School Dubai, an established British school with over 600 years of educational success. We are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and challenging IGCSE and GCSE curriculum that equips students for future academic success.
Visit us on Thursday, 26th February 2026, for our Open Morning.

Become part of Durham School Dubai, an established British school with over 600 years of educational success. Our Confidence for Life value equips pupils with the skills, knowledge and ambition they need to succeed.
Visit us on Thursday, 26th February 2026, for our Open Morning.