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This week we delivered our Ramadan Care Packages to the incredible support staff at DAA, as well as local schools in Dubai. This act of kindness and gratitude wouldn't have been possible without our entire community, Students, Parents, Staff, who generously donated items that will make a difference. 

Thank you to our Student Councils in ES, MS, HS, Our Zayed Crew, ES Wellness Ambassadors and teachers who helped organize, pack and deliver over 300 care packages! 

Throughout the week, our students have been actively engaged in celebrating The Holy Month of Ramadan through a series of inspiring activities and events. From captivating performances to informative sessions, our students have passionately shared their knowledge and experiences with their peers to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of this sacred month, promoting unity and cultural awareness within our school community. 

We are incredibly proud of our students! 

Last week, students from Dubai American Academy had the opportunity to take part in one of the region’s largest Model United Nations conferences, GWAMUN 2024. Model United Nations (MUN) is a worldwide curriculum that encourages students to develop skills in public speaking, debate, and eloquence. 

DAA’s students took on the roles of countries and had to advocate for their assigned country’s policy. These assignments require them to be referred to exclusively as “delegates.” Delegates learn to speak in third person, and put their own personal beliefs aside and challenge themselves to advocate in the best interests of their country.

This year’s GWAMUN conference challenged delegates to explore the theme of exploring technology in an advancing world. Topics ranged from the weaponization of AI to regulating biotechnology. Our delegates took home 6 awards! More than any other school – with 3 of our delegates selected for the showcase and our Secretary-General, Alexander Ghorayeb, winning the prestigious Ban-ki Moon Award for Best Overall Delegate.

Building upon this success, Dubai American Academy Model United Nations (DAAMUN) looks forward to venturing to New York City and taking part in Change the World MUN, which will allow delegates to go into the United Nations’ headquarters.

If your child is interested in joining DAAMUN, which has entered its 10th anniversary, please feel free to reach out to daamun@gemsdaa.net. DAAMUN engages delegates through hands-on learning with student-led presentations and workshops every Wednesday from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in T28.

Shoutout and thanks to Ms. Molly Gaudette, the Faculty Sponsor of DAAMUN, for her incredible support!

The showcase of artwork created by this year's Visual Art IB students opened this week! 

Our opening event was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the artists, celebrate their hard work, and marvel at their creativity. Each piece showcased individual themes chosen by the students, resulting in a diverse and captivating exhibition.

Our students poured their hearts and souls into these artworks, and the support of our audience truly made the event special. We're immensely grateful for your presence and encouragement.