Student's Life
Student's Life
Student's Life
About SAIS-Dubai
Student's Life
Student's Life
Student's Life A student’s life is a foundation for learning. A student has to face all types of situations and is trained for the future. They learn to obey, respect and discipline themselves. They get to mingle with other students and teachers. A child’s character is shaped during this period. School life is the best and happiest part for every student. They live with no worries and tensions about the future. They play, make friends, learn skills, and live life to the fullest. It is the school where discipline is formed. They learn to be punctual, follow rules, and perform duties. Most importantly, they acquire knowledge and develop new skills in them. The training from school life is what makes students turn into better personalities. Student life is the most valuable part in which teachers and parents guide them in the right way and allow them to know what is good and bad for life.
Student life is the most important and golden period of development. It is the time when a child’s character is built. It is the period where their characters are built. A child’s mind is just like a lump of clay and it is best molded during school times. School life is full of joy and happiness for students as they are free from any worries and tensions of life. It is important for students to learn skills and acquire good knowledge during this period.
Student life in school helps them start learning about everything. They learn academic knowledge, manners, good behaviors, discipline, punctuality, and more. When they get the right education and guidance, they become well-mannered adults. The student life prepares them with responsibilities for the world outside.
It establishes the foundation for a child’s growth and development of both character and knowledge. The student life teachers a child about regularity, obedience, sincerity, and forbearance. They learn what is good and what is bad to do. They understand social learning and improve their social skills from their peers. They also learn to respect the differences in other students while following their own norms and values.
Student's Life A student’s life is a foundation for learning. A student has to face all types of situations and is trained for the future. They learn to obey, respect and discipline themselves. They get to mingle with other students and teachers. A child’s character is shaped during this period. School life is the best and happiest part for every student. They live with no worries and tensions about the future. They play, make friends, learn skills, and live life to the fullest. It is the school where discipline is formed. They learn to be punctual, follow rules, and perform duties. Most importantly, they acquire knowledge and develop new skills in them. The training from school life is what makes students turn into better personalities. Student life is the most valuable part in which teachers and parents guide them in the right way and allow them to know what is good and bad for life.
The Significance of Student Life
Guided Development
The guidance received during student life transforms young people into well-rounded individuals. Teachers and parents provide direction, helping students distinguish between beneficial and detrimental choices. This golden period of development is when children's minds—comparable to clay—are most receptive to positive molding and influence.
Comprehensive Learning
School life represents a joyful time when students can explore, form friendships, acquire skills, and embrace experiences without the weight of adult responsibilities. Within the school environment, students learn the importance of punctuality, adherence to rules, and fulfillment of responsibilities while gaining knowledge and developing new capabilities.
Building Social and Ethical Foundations
Student life establishes the groundwork for both character development and knowledge acquisition. It teaches children about consistency, obedience, sincerity, and perseverance. Through social interactions, students enhance their interpersonal skills while learning to respect diversity while maintaining their own values and principles.
A Foundation for Growth and Development
Student life forms the essential foundation for personal and academic development. During this formative period, young people encounter diverse situations that prepare them for future challenges. They develop crucial skills in respect and self-discipline while building relationships with peers and educators.
Character Formation
School life represents a joyful time when students can explore, form friendships, acquire skills, and embrace experiences without the weight of adult responsibilities. Within the school environment, students learn the importance of punctuality, adherence to rules, and fulfillment of responsibilities while gaining knowledge and developing new capabilities.
Student life is the most important and golden period of development. It is the time when a child’s character is built. It is the period where their characters are built. A child’s mind is just like a lump of clay and it is best molded during school times. School life is full of joy and happiness for students as they are free from any worries and tensions of life. It is important for students to learn skills and acquire good knowledge during this period.
Student life in school helps them start learning about everything. They learn academic knowledge, manners, good behaviors, discipline, punctuality, and more. When they get the right education and guidance, they become well-mannered adults. The student life prepares them with responsibilities for the world outside.
It establishes the foundation for a child’s growth and development of both character and knowledge. The student life teachers a child about regularity, obedience, sincerity, and forbearance. They learn what is good and what is bad to do. They understand social learning and improve their social skills from their peers. They also learn to respect the differences in other students while following their own norms and values.
Students Leadership Program
Students Leadership Program
SAIS Dubai believes in giving students the opportunity to explore and unleash their potential outside of the classroom with various extra-curriculars such as Expo 2020 opportunities, Model United Nations, Model Congress, Workshops, Business Competitions, Sports Competitions, and Student Leadership Positions. These activities will allow students to thrive at SAIS and create an engaging community between the student body.
SAIS Dubai is committed to fostering student development beyond the classroom through diverse extracurricular programs. Students can discover and maximize their potential through:
These enrichment activities create a vibrant, connected community while enabling students to excel personally and collectively at SAIS Dubai.
Model United Nations conferences
Model Congress participation
Specialized workshops
Business competitions
Athletic tournaments
Student leadership roles
SAIS-Dubai Student Congress
SAIS-Dubai Student Congress
Mission
SAIS Student Congress aims to enhance communication among Student Leadership Associations by implementing innovative routes for SAIS Leadership Associations to take on their tasks to achieve their set agendas.
The SAIS Student Congress strives to enhance collaboration between Student Leadership Associations by creating effective pathways for leadership groups to accomplish their objectives and fulfill their agendas.
SAIS Student Congress aims to enhance communication among Student Leadership Associations by implementing innovative routes for SAIS Leadership Associations to take on their tasks to achieve their set agendas.
SAIS Student Congress aims to enhance communication among Student Leadership Associations by implementing innovative routes for SAIS Leadership Associations to take on their tasks to achieve their set agendas.
Vision
Our Vision is to contribute towards the Wellbeing of the Student Community and to ensure that the Student Voice is heard across all levels of hierarchy in the school, as well as to showcase the true colors of teamwork and integrity within SAIS through the Congress.
We are dedicated to promoting student wellbeing and ensuring student voices are heard at all levels of the school hierarchy. The Congress demonstrates the power of teamwork and integrity throughout SAIS.
Our Vision is to contribute towards the Wellbeing of the Student Community and to ensure that the Student Voice is heard across all levels of hierarchy in the school, as well as to showcase the true colors of teamwork and integrity within SAIS through the Congress.
Our Vision is to contribute towards the Wellbeing of the Student Community and to ensure that the Student Voice is heard across all levels of hierarchy in the school, as well as to showcase the true colors of teamwork and integrity within SAIS through the Congress.
Let’s make SAIS great again
The Congress is going to be spreading its roots for the first time at SAIS-Dubai looking forward to working in coordination with the SGA and addressing areas in need of improvement within the SGA and other Student Leadership Associations to enhance the student life at SAIS. The Student Congress is an implementation of the U.S. Congress System, that tries to bridge the gaps between the SGA, Emirati Union, and the students.
Modeled after the U.S. Congressional system, the Student Congress serves as a vital connection between the SGA, Emirati Union, and the broader student body, enhancing overall student life at SAIS.
SAIS-Dubai Student Government
SAIS-Dubai Student Government
Mission
SAIS Student Congress aims to enhance communication among Student Leadership Associations by implementing innovative routes for SAIS Leadership Associations to take on their tasks to achieve their set agendas.
To represent the interests of the student body through initiatives, programs, and services that enrich students' lives.
Vision
We strive to be the Standard – to be the premier student government in the nation.
Goals
· We want students to value us because we identify and satisfy current student needs and wants
· We want the administration to actively seek our input regarding issues that matter to students
· We aspire to create new ideas that are fresh and forward-thinking
· We will always be a government by and for the students
Create value for students by identifying and addressing their current needs and priorities
Establish a trusted advisory relationship with administration on issues important to students
Generate innovative and forward-thinking ideas
Maintain a government that is truly by and for the students
Values
Core Values
Cooperation
Integrity
Dedication
Enthusiasm
Communication
Cooperation
Integrity
Dedication
Enthusiasm
Communication
President and Prime Minister
President and Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister
11th and 12th grade candidates run as a team, selected by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Candidates from 12th and 11th grade will run together to be elected by high school students to be the bridge between them and management.
10th grade candidates run individually, elected by high school student body to support the President and Prime Minister
Ministers
Ministers
Presidential Affairs
Interior
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Culture and Knowledge Development
Tolerance
Cabinet Affairs and The Future
Economy
Health and Prevention
Youth and Sports Education
Community Development
Climate Change and Environment
Financial Affairs
Higher Education
Happiness
Presidential Affairs
Interior
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Culture and Knowledge Development
Tolerance
Cabinet Affairs and The Future
Economy
Health and Prevention
Youth and Sports Education
Community Development
Climate Change and Environment
Financial Affairs
Higher Education
Happiness
Candidates from 10th grade will run individually to be elected by high school students to assist the President and Prime Minister.
Criteria & Process
Eligibility and Election Process
Criteria & Process
Candidate Criteria
Candidate Requirements
Election Procedure
Candidates must develop a structured campaign with a clear agenda
Formal speeches presented to the student body on a designated date
Voting conducted via official ballots managed exclusively by staff members
Results announced following vote tabulation
Application forms of students wishing to run should be submitted to supervisors.
Students should have an overall average of B+ (85)
Students should display overall positive behavior and good conduct
Completed application forms submitted to supervisors
Minimum academic standing of B+ (85) overall average
Demonstrated positive behavior and good conduct
Each student seeking votes should have a campaign/ an agenda/ structure of the campaign.
Speeches will be made and presented to students on a date to be announced.
Forms will be distributed, voting will take place & winners will be announced. (Ballots to be managed strictly by staff members)
What is the Emirati Union (EU)
Overview
What is the Emirati Union (EU)
The Emirati Union is an organization at Sharjah American International School - Dubai, that aims at promoting Emirati values, traditions, and culture. The Union even aspires and endeavors to uphold its integrity among the youth. It consists of The Head Of The Emirati Union, two Executive Vice-Chairpersons, seven Chiefs, and temporary volunteer members from Grades 9 to 12.
The Emirati Union at Sharjah American International School - Dubai is dedicated to promoting Emirati values, traditions, and culture while upholding its integrity among young people. The organization comprises a Head of the Emirati Union, two Executive Vice-Chairpersons, seven Chiefs, and volunteer members from Grades 9-12.
What is the purpose of EU
Purpose
What is the purpose of EU
The Emirati Union is an opportunity for Emiratis to engage in team spirit, student experience, and community service, where each team member will be assigned a specific task and work on it.
This Union is aimed to help improve school functions, programs, and plans, as well as the school community. It demonstrates team spirit through collaboration with other student leaders and ensuring that Emirati students can incorporate their cultural heritage into school programs.
The Emirati Union provides Emirati students with opportunities to develop team spirit, gain valuable student experience, and participate in community service through assigned responsibilities. The Union contributes to enhancing school functions, programs, and community initiatives while encouraging collaboration with other student leaders to integrate Emirati cultural heritage into school programs.
Mission
Mission
Our main mission is to strengthen the school community; develop communication skills within the student community, and embrace Emirati culture via activities and events
We strive to strengthen the school community, develop communication skills among students, and celebrate Emirati culture through engaging activities and events.
Vision
Vision
Our vision is to represent our country and its culture in a manner that makes it appealing to students of diverse nationalities. Furthermore, we strive to leave a legacy behind by bringing the student community together
We aim to represent our country and its culture in a way that resonates with students from diverse nationalities. Our goal is to create a lasting legacy by uniting the student community.
Motto
Motto
"We aspire, then we strive and succeed"
We aspire, then we strive and succeed
Values
Core Values
Values
Communication, Teamwork, Integrity, and Responsibility
Proactive Approach
Our Wellbeing Champions actively promote wellbeing through:
Student events
Targeted awareness campaigns
Support Services
We provide comprehensive support for students and staff who have experienced difficulties:
Professional counseling sessions
Emotional support from our qualified social workers and guidance counselors
Personalized recovery pathways to restore wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning Program (SEL)
SAIS Dubai implements a comprehensive K-12 social-emotional learning program that:
Integrates SEL curriculum into classroom instruction across all grade levels
Provides teachers with extensive resources through the ATLAS curriculum management system
Ensures consistent implementation through oversight by guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, and the pastoral team
Empowers teachers to monitor, assess, and evaluate students' social and emotional wellbeing
Creates clear referral pathways to counseling services when needed
Wellbeing Framework
The "Wellbeing Matters" initiative fosters a shared understanding of wellbeing improvement, creating a culture of collaboration that places wellbeing at the heart of our school community.
Our wellbeing program aligns with KHDA's framework for monitoring and improving wellbeing in Dubai private schools.
