Recent News Stories
Year 7 triumph in first RSB public debate
03 June 2010
All students in year 7 recently went head to head in their first ever live public debate. They have been working on developing debating skills in their English classes over the last month. They especially concentrated on developing precise arguments that were logical and well organised. They also practised talking English in more formal situations, such as to large groups of people, to adults and debate style formats. The debate was the culmination of all their hard work. Read more...
Thinking Allowed supports Year 7 students
18 May 2010
Students in Year 7 have recently produced a film in their Thinking Allowed lessons which explores the difficult issues of how to deal with bullies, peer pressure and bad language. Read more, see the film...
RSB Kenya Expedition 2010
30 March 2010
On Wed 31st March, 13 students and 4 staff embark on the challenge of a lifetime. The RSB team will attempt to summit Mt Kenya. The trip will be an unforgettable experience for the boys participating and raise money to help hundreds of children in schools close to Mount Kenya. We wish them the best of luck! Permanent link
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10At Advertise for Charity in Young Enterprise Scheme
28 March 2010
Once again the RSB Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is up and running. This scheme helps to raise money for charity and worthy causes so please support 10At in their business venture this week. See news
Rehearsals going well...
25 March 20010
All students in years 7, 8 & 9 take to the Main Hall stage next week for the RSB celebration of Shakespeare. Read more...
Year 8 Camp Pictures
23 March 2010
Year 8 students recently enjoyed an overnight camp in the desert followed by a memorable balloon ride. Link to slideshow
Year 12 HSD Work Experience
22 March 2010
The Year 12 High School Diploma students are currently on a two week Work Experience placement. Read more...
Students welcome international author
16 March 2010
As part of the 2010 Dubai Literary Festival over 70 students from years 6 to 10 hosted Alexander McCall Smith in the L.R.C. in the secondary section. Read more...
Students raise 180,000Dhs to help children in Kenya
05 March 2010
This month, the boys at Rashid School worked together to raise money for charity by organising and taking part in a variety of events. Read more...
A Journey of Success (Health)
17 February 2010
Education is a life changing experience that affects people on many levels, but often these changes are not visible. One of Rashid School’s aims is to educate our students to make good, informed and healthy decisions regarding lifestyle, exercise and diet. How one boy turned his life around ...
Obesity: Deadly and Preventable
17 February 2010
Obesity is now a global epidemic for people of all ages. With life becoming more technologically friendly and convenient, society is becoming less and less active. Learn how to avoid the risks...
H1N1 Prevention Strategies
17 February 2010
Back in the summer the world was subjected to a new form of flu, know as H1N1. News of this new pandemic spread quickly and schools around the world were asked to take precautions in order to limit its spread. Simple steps to prevent the spread of flu...
Health Awareness Week
3 February 2010
The annual RSB Health Awareness Week is just around the corner. The aim of this week is to equip the students with the knowledge they need to make informed and healthy choices when it comes to nutrition, exercise and personal health issues. Read more...
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Sports Fixtures / Results
16 December 2009
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Three boys tie for the D.E.A.R. quiz
17 November 2009
Over 40 students entered the D.E.A.R. quiz. You had to guess your teachers’ favourite books. The contest was very close. Read more...
Your Learning Resource Centre is officially open!
16 November 2009
Wael Al Sayegh, challenged all students to read more and with purpose. While addressing the students at the beginning of the ‘Drop Everything and Read’ day he explained that reading changed his life. He hopes that it will do the same for current boys at the school. Read more…
Wael Al Sayegh to launch this year's D.E.A.R.
11 November 2009
On Monday 16 November ex student Wael Al Sayegh, poet, author and cultural commentator will launch RSB's second annual Drop Everything And Read celebration. Wael will join all students from years 7,8, 9, 10, tutors and Mr Kilsby, to launch the day, talking about the importance of reading in the development of the students' thinking, learning and creative skills. Read more...
Student Council Pictures
04 November 2009
Dive Trip 2009 Video
27 October 2009
Boys form RSB recently returned from a diving trip in the Maldives Watch the video here...
Parent contributes generously to transform the LRC
26 October 2009
A year 7 parent has generously donated funds to the school’s new Learning Resource Centre. Ms Vikki Gilzean, manager of the LRC enthused, “We are delighted with this unexpected and generous gift. It means that we are able to buy very high quality books that the boys requested, that we thought we would never be able to afford.” Read more...
New Student Council President elected
19 October 2009
The number of votes were tied but after a re-vote, Haitham Al Najjar was elected as president of the student council for 2009-10. Read More...
Arabic Book Fair 2009
15 October 2009
The School’s first Book Fair for 2009-’10 took place this week with boys from years 7, 8 and 9 buying books for themselves and their families, as well as the LRC. Read more…
H1N1 Virus / Swine flu Virus Advice
If your son has a temperature or is unwell please DO NOT send him in to school until he has visited a doctor.
If you have just returned from overseas, and your son appears to be fit and well, then he SHOULD attend school. Read more
Change to start date: Important information for Parents, Students and Staff
6th August 2009
School opens its doors to students for the new 2009-10 academic year on the first day after Eid. (date to be confirmed)
The return dates for staff are already confirmed. Please click here to read more...
Have a Happy and Safe Summer
25 June 2009
A round-up of the years' highlights Read more...
2008-09 Student Awards
25 June 2009
The end of year awards ceremony recognises students who have made outstanding effort and progress. Read more...
"And our hearts will open..." media project gets underway
21 May 2009
Ali Abdulla Al Amry (9Sl) hosted a traditional Arabic evening for 14 year 9 boys at his farm, just outside Dubai. It was part of the student's English media project, where they had to film themselves talking about their families - the past, present and future. Read more...
Almost 40,000 AED generously raised by students
10 May 2009
The Student Council's Charity Week is one of the most successful and popular events run in the RSB’s calendar each year. Although more money is still to be counted, the current total for this year stands at 38,765 AED, smashing all previous records. Read more...
Fabulous Festival sees Black Panthers triumph
04 May 2009
The Black team take centre stage at Shakespeare Festival and at the same time win the 2009 House Competition. Read more...
Music Concert 2009: Oud Orchestra Video
04 May 2009
The music concert showed off some wonderful talents across the school. The Oud Orchestra being perhaps the most impressive... watch the video...
Shakespeare Festival gets off to an early start
29 April 2009
The annual RSB Shakespeare Festival has got off to an incredible start this year with all Year 9 boys being entertained for the morning by the premiere of the Shakespeare 4 Kidz theatre performance of Romeo & Juliet – Shakespeare's most famous romantic tragedy and the set text for the end of year exams. Read more...
Drop Everything and Read
20 April 2009
All boys in Years seven, eight and nine have successfully completed the first Rashid School for Boys Drop Everything And Read marathon. In all subjects, from maths and science, art and ITC to Arabic and French, English and Sound Technology we all focused on developing our skills and enjoyment of reading. Read more...
New Magrudy's books donated
10 March 2009
All our students from Years 7, 8 & 9 have generously donated at least one book each to the school library. Read more...
Ratz
06 March 2009
The cast and crew, of more than fifty students from Year 7 to Year 12, thrilled, amused and entertained the audience with their tale of chaotic youth, council corruption, abuse of power and mysterious control. Read more...
Falconry Competition
06 Feb 2009
This year's Falcon Competition was hotly contested. Maktoum and Hasher started out as favourites and we had keen new entrants from year 7. Read more...
Support for the people of Gaza.
26 Jan 2009
At Rashid School we launched an appeal for money, blankets and food, and our students and parents responded generously. Read more...