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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GEMS Education schools and teachers were recognized in the inaugural Education Journal Middle East Awards.
GEMS schools won the Primary Team of the Year and PE Department of the Year, while two GEMS teachers won individual awards for their achievement in their respective fields.
Our Own English High School, Sharjah, Girls won the award for best Primary Team of the Year while Jumeirah Primary School won for best PE Department of the Year. Tony Suares from The Millennium School was awarded the ‘Maths Teacher of the Year’ and Melanie Newbigging from The Kindergarten Starter bagged the award for ‘Teaching Assistant of the Year’.
With 250 educators attending the event, 15 teachers and schools were honoured to acknowledge their outstanding contribution to education.
Out of 30 nominees which were shortlisted from the GEMS Education network, 6 were placed as ‘highly commended’ in their respective categories. The schools to receive highly commendable mention were The Millennium School, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis whereas teachers from Winchester School, Jebel Ali and Our Own English High School, Dubai were also highlighted.
Sir Christopher Stone, Chief Education Officer, GEMS Education, said: “We are so proud of all our staff. Particularly those recognized by the Education Journal Middle East awards. Our congratulations go to all the winners.”
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About GEMS Education:
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company. Through our schools, consulting practice and our charitable foundation we are advancing education for all. Every day in our schools around the world, we prepare thousands of children of all ages for real world success. We are a catalyst and delivery partner. We work with governments, donor agencies and private clients to improve education systems, and provide vital training for young people in an increasingly competitive world. Through the Varkey Foundation we campaign for, and support initiatives that change lives through education.
For more information on GEMS Education, please contact:
Gladson Ronad | Yasser Alvi
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: (+971) 4 4507 600
Email: gladson.ronad@bm.com | yasser.alvi@bm.com
© Press Release 2017
