Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 1 Volume 3 Sep-Oct 2015 | Page 34

Featured Students Kings’ School Dubai … Students’ Voices L-R: Eddie Zickerman, Head Boy, Tiana Lane Williamson, Head Girl, Allie Craig, Deputy Head Girl and Sam Clark, Deputy Head Boy. S tudents who are called upon to be leaders usually possess a strong level of assertiveness, confidence and honesty among other key qualities. They usually understand that a balance is required between their academic performance and social interactions with their schoolmates. “Being Head Girl, I have learnt to be more interactive and confident with younger students. I love this school as I have a chance to lead, with my friends, children who are always happy and imaginative.” At Kings’ School Dubai, the student leadership shares a deep love for their school, which provides them with an environment that encourages them to be their best in all areas of their lives. “At Kings’ I like that everyone is creative and the lessons are imaginative. I have learnt, as Deputy Head Girl - Tiana Lane Williamson, Year 6 - Head Girl Here are a few quotes from the core members of the student leadership on what they enjoy most about Kings’ and one thing that they have learnt in their role as leaders. What do you enjoy most about your school? Share one of the things that you learned in your leadership role. “As Head Boy, I love this school because I know I am not the only leader - I have my team of friends who help. Something I have learnt as Head Boy is the responsibility of my duties and how creative the school is.” - Eddie Zickerman, Year 6 - Head Boy 32 | Sep - Oct 2015 | | Class Time that everyone’s a leader and not only people with badges.” - Allie Craig, Year 6, Deputy Head Girl “Everyone is friendly and always has a smile. Kings’ has a lovely atmosphere. As a leader, I have learnt to always be confident when speaking to someone and always to be kind.” - Sam Clark, Year 6 - Deputy Head Boy Members of the student leadership and Executive Headteacher, Mrs Turner.