Our school's outreach department organized a cheerful event, Smiley day, aiming to spread happiness and positivity throughout the school. Prefects handed out smiley face stickers to both students and staff, brightening everyone’s day with a smile. The colorful stickers appeared on books, doors, tables, and even clothes; this thoughtful gesture created a fun atmosphere, bringing smiles to people’s faces and adding a little extra joy to the school day.

Smiley Day was a reminder that happiness can be found in the smallest things and that the smallest acts of kindness can make a difference. The SLO brought the school community closer together one smile at a time.

To celebrate Teacher’s Day, our prefects enjoyed a fun and heartwarming activity dedicated to honoring the incredible teachers who make a difference in our lives every day. With big smiles and lots of enthusiasm, students surprised their teachers with sweet treats as a small token of appreciation for their dedication, patience, and love.
It was a delightful opportunity to spread kindness, share laughter, and remind our teachers how much they are valued and appreciated by the SABIS^® Costa Verde community.
Happy Teacher’s Day to all our wonderful teachers! Thank you for inspiring us to learn, grow, and make our mark!

The SLO Prefects celebrated Mental Health Awareness by wearing colorful outfits and visiting students to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being. They organized interactive activities, shared positive messages, and distributed inspirational cards to students. They also prepared a special photo frame where students could take memorable pictures, spreading positivity, kindness, and awareness throughout the school.

The SLO Leadership team organized a school-wide SLO job fair to recruit students to Student Life.

Each department had its own booth, complete with decorations and frames, and prefects worked hard to make them creative and inviting. They spent time explaining their roles and the jobs students could apply for. Students had fun taking pictures with props and frames while learning about each SLO Department.

Students were enthusiastic about signing up and starting to make a difference around them.

To recruit students to Student Life, the SLO hosted a job fair, giving all students the chance to explore the different SLO departments and the roles they could take on to make a difference.

Departmental prefects took their time to explain the responsibilities and expectations required for each role, guiding students based on their interests and skills.

The SLO Job Fair was a really enjoyable and useful experience. It gave me the chance to learn more about the different junior prefect positions and understand what each role involved. The senior prefects were welcoming and explained the responsibilities clearly, which made the recruitment process feel much less stressful. I also enjoyed the fun activities throughout the event, which made it feel more like an exciting school event rather than just a recruitment fair. The rewards for signing up were also a great incentive and made participating even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a fun and informative experience that I would recommend.- Mohammed Shaqura 12A

The Student Life Organization at ISC Khalifa City hosted its annual SLO Job Fair, providing students with the opportunity to explore the wide range of leadership and prefect positions available within the SLO. Students from various grade levels visited interactive booths hosted by different SLO departments, where current prefects and student leaders explained their roles, responsibilities, and the impact they have on school life.

The event aimed to encourage student involvement, develop leadership skills, and help students discover positions that match their interests and strengths. Attendees learned about opportunities in areas such as event planning, media and communications, academics, sports, community service, and student leadership. The Job Fair generated enthusiasm among students and inspired many to apply for positions that will allow them to contribute positively to the school community while developing valuable life and leadership skills.

The SLO Job Fair helped me learn about many opportunities that I didn't know existed within the school. Speaking with the prefects gave me a better understanding of each role and motivated me to become more involved in Student Life. The event inspired me to step out of my comfort zone, develop new skills, and apply for a position where I can make a positive contribution to the school community. Mariam Attia Grade 10

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The Open Day featured a range of interactive and entertaining activities for students and families. Highlights included live performances by students, such as singing, dancing, and a magic show, along with character appearances engaging children in fun activities. The school also showcased booths providing information about its curriculum, facilities, and extracurricular programs. Families enjoyed refreshments and snacks provided by the cafeteria, while children participated in various hands-on activities and games. The event successfully combined entertainment with informative experiences, giving attendees a comprehensive view of the school community.
 

Our Open Day was a great success. The event offered a wide range of engaging activities that allowed students and parents to explore our learning environment in an interactive and enjoyable way. One of the highlights was the Arabic Corner, which provided a rich cultural experience and showcased our commitment to supporting bilingual learning. Ms.Nourhan - Admission

I really enjoyed the Open Day. It was so much fun! We danced, did many activities. I liked meeting students from other classes and spending time with their families. The best part was doing activities with the parents and showing our talents. It helped us make new friends. Yara Ahmed - Student G.5 

Thank you for organizing such a lovely Open Day. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and it was great having the chance to meet the teachers and see the learning environment closely. The activities were enjoyable and well-prepared, and we appreciate the effort you put into creating a positive experience for both students and parents. Nemat Nour Mother - Student KG1

The ISC Khalifa City Job Fair offered students a valuable introduction to the various SLO departments and their responsibilities. By visiting the booths and engaging with department representatives, students gained insight into school life, discovered ways to get involved, and explored opportunities to apply for SLO positions. The fair served as a platform for students to develop essential skills such as teamwork and leadership, while making meaningful contributions to the school community.

This vibrant event showcased the many avenues through which students can participate in school life. Each SLO department set up a booth where team members explained their roles, shared upcoming initiatives, and emphasized the significance of their work. Students were encouraged to explore freely, ask questions, and learn how each department plays a role in building a dynamic and inclusive school environment. Beyond presenting opportunities, the Job Fair inspired students to take initiative and become active, engaged members of the school community.
 

It was a nice opportunity to get involved in school activities people were friendly. - Meera Alshehhi 11SD

I left feeling energized and excited about possible future SLO Jobs that I can be involved in. – Khaled Al Qubaisi 10 SB 

Welcoming new students to school is essential, as it helps them feel comfortable, supported, and included from the start. Beginning at a new school can be overwhelming; many students may feel shy, anxious, or unfamiliar with their environment. By offering a warm greeting and thoughtful guidance, we can ease their transition, reduce stress, and help them quickly develop a sense of belonging within our school community.

As part of this activity, senior students personally welcomed the newcomers and handed them welcome packets. These packets included essential resources such as a school map, information about the SLO departments, and other helpful materials to support their transition. The map helped students navigate their new environment with confidence, while the details about SLO and other departments introduced them to the wide range of opportunities available beyond the classroom. Though simple, the welcome packet served as a meaningful guide to ease their first days and help them feel more at home within the school community.

To teach students the importance of giving a compliment and show them the positive effect it can have on others, the SLO Outreach Department created boards with compliments on them that grade 9-12 students distributed to teachers, staff and their peers. Grade 1-12 students were also given a compliment sheet to fill. They were tasked with finding teachers and staff members, complimenting them, and tracking the compliments they gave all day long.

It is just as nice to give a compliment as it is to receive it. It is a great way to make people smile. We really enjoyed participating in the SLO compliment day and we encourage people to continue complimenting others. Leoba Geagea & Anna Saber, Grade 6

As part of our Social- Emotional- Learning (SEL) activities, Grade 7 students guided Grade 4 in understanding self-awareness, the power of values, and the joy of being a bucket filler. Together, we build a community of kindness and positivity.

First, Grade 7 students helped Grade 4 students understand the meaning of self-awareness and how to become strong individuals.

Next, they identified the important values which were: honesty, respect, responsibility, kindness, and integrity.

Finally, Grade 4 students wrote three values on sticky notes and attached them on a big, white cardboard under the heading: “Be A Bucket Filler”. 

Explaining values required us to think about what is important. This led us to have greater self-awareness and a better understanding of our own motivations. - Grade 7 students

Holyoke Community Charter School celebrated World Kindness Day by organizing a "Random Acts of Kindness Bingo," a creative initiative designed to inspire compassion and generosity among students and staff. Spearheaded by the school’s Outreach Department, the event featured bingo cards with acts of kindness such as holding the door open for someone, writing a thank-you note to a teacher, sharing a compliment with a classmate, helping to clean up a shared space, and offering a smile to brighten someone's day. Participants were encouraged to complete as many acts as possible, fostering a culture of empathy and goodwill throughout the school. This interactive activity, thoughtfully planned by the Outreach Department, not only brought the community closer but also highlighted the importance of small, thoughtful gestures in making a big impact.

Students loved this exercise; they were able to learn how small acts of kindness can brighten someone's day. The students who received a random act of kindness shared that it made them feel special and happy. Teachers loved witnessing students showing kindness and compassion toward one another.

The significance of male figures in the growth of boys cannot be overstated. Male role models play a vital role in shaping the identity, behavior, and development of boys in several ways. The Outreach Department organized the Dads and Sons’ BBQ, which provided a fantastic opportunity for dads, uncles, big brothers, grandpas, and sons to bond while enjoying fun activities such as Virtual Reality games and Laser Tag. With over 250 male guardians in attendance, the event was a huge success as sons got to have heart-to-heart conversations with the male figures in their lives. It was an unforgettable memory that will last forever!

I never knew how similar I was to my dad. The guided bonding session was my highlight as I got to hear my dad’s school experiences _Shaka Grade 10 Student

To advertise the different SLO departments and recruit prefects, the Outreach department organized an SLO Job.

All the Deputy Heads and Senior Prefects within the department wore shirts that were the color of their department to advertise their department, make a statement, and bring color recognition to SLO.

The Fair was held over a span of two days, and many students signed up for different departments.

Yasmina Mazegi, Isabella Mazegi, Christopher Bassil - Grade 11