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Week Without Walls

Immersed in Experiential Learning!

Starting Grade 6, students have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom in an exciting experience that is part adventure, part education. These amazing outside-the-classroom experiences take place as part of our Week Without Walls programme. Students spread their wings beyond the confines of the school to have a new and exciting experience with their peers.

A Week Without Walls gives our students real opportunities to build strong and positive friendships and helps them to develop team-building and leadership skills. They travel to locations outside the school, experience unfamiliar cultures, and participate in activity-based learning that includes community service. Students develop lifelong skills on these mini-adventures. They become more confident, resourceful, creative, caring, responsible and thoughtful members of the international community, prepared to contribute in meaningful ways toward improving society, both locally and internationally. With the support of each other, students and teachers go beyond the walls of school to learn, grow and serve together.

Grade 5 students rock climbing in Ras Al Khaimah.

From February 3–7, secondary students will have the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom through the exciting Week Without Walls programme. 

Upcoming Dates: 

 

Between September 1-18,  2024                                                                                          

Offical Launch of all Prgrammes. Detailed itineraries will be shared                          

 

September 19, 2024
Evening Parent Information Session

 

November 20, 2024
Launch of Internal Programme

 

December 6, 2024

 Final payment due to providers for all trips  & Sign up for the Internal Programme                

 

February 3-7, 2025

 Week Without Walls Trips | Normal school schedule suspended

 

Internal Programme

For students not participating in overnight trips, we are offering a range of engaging options within our internal programme: 

Teaching Assistant Internship

This gives students a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our school community. By working closely with teachers and supporting younger students in the classroom, participants will develop essential skills in leadership, responsibility, and teamwork—all while fulfilling their Service as Action requirements. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about helping others and eager to gain real-world experience in an educational setting.

  • Grades: 7-10
  • Registration by December 6
  • Price: AED 50 to be paid on Zenda once placement is confirmed on December 13 (The funds will be used throughout the week to get snacks, beverages, and other refreshments for students to enjoy during their scheduled breaks)
  • The programme is full and no longer taking applications

External Internship

This programme allows students to explore the professional world, develop workplace skills, and refine their career interests. Fairgreen teachers will provide guidance on crafting a CV and building workplace professionalism, however, students are responsible for securing their own internship placements. Internships are an invaluable way to learn beyond the classroom and make meaningful connections to future career pathways.

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Registration by December 6
  • Price: None
  • Apply Here

Makerspace & Innovation Programme
Students will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in creative projects in Fairgreen’s Design Studio. These student-driven projects can include activities such as photography, green screen filmmaking, wood and recycled plastic design, and custom merchandise production. Additionally, students will collaborate with younger peers during PYP Innovation Week, providing mentorship and fulfilling their Service as Action requirements.

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Price: AED 150 (for materials)
  • Registration and payment by December 6 on Zenda App 

Survive & Thrive: The Ultimate Team Challenge 
Students will engage in a variety of activities through Pirates Surf Rescue, including mastering sea rescue techniques, shelter building, and gaining a deeper understanding of the local environment. They will also participate in surfing, beach cleanups, and beach sports, combining physical activity with environmental stewardship.

Additionally, students will develop essential survival skills during a two-day, one-night trip to Adventura. While on-site, they will learn valuable techniques such as orienteering, fire building, and tent pitching, all while tackling teamwork challenges through ropes courses and other collaborative activities.

The programme will culminate in a leadership project where students apply their mapping and problem-solving skills to design and lead a survival-themed treasure hunt for PYP students, fulfilling their Service as Action and CAS requirements. This dynamic experience fosters personal growth, resilience, and a strong sense of community.

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Price: AED 1,000 
  • Registration and payment by December 6 on Zenda App 

Wildlife & Environmental Stewardship 
This programme offers students the chance to engage deeply with local ecosystems and conservation efforts. Through hands-on activities like kayaking, mangrove planting, and environmental cleanups, students will gain a greater appreciation for the natural world and their role in protecting it.

Participants will also connect with local organizations, including the Beekeepers Association and a Stray Dog Center, to learn from community members who are actively making a difference. The program culminates with students designing and leading a environmental scavenger hunt for PYP students, aligning with their Unit of Inquiry and fulfilling Service as Action or CAS requirements. This experience combines environmental education, community impact, and leadership development.

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Price: AED 1,000 
  • Registration and payment by December 6 on Zenda App 

Local Arts and Culture Programme 
This programme invites students to immerse themselves in the vibrant artistic and cultural scene of the UAE. Participants will engage in a range of enriching activities, including a theatre trip, exhibitions and workshops at Al Serkal Avenue, a cultural tour of Dubai Creek and Al Seef, sketching at SIKKA Arts Fest, and a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. They’ll also take part in an interactive dance workshop, exploring movement as a creative outlet.

This programme is designed to highlight the creativity component of the CORE DP/CP CAS and Service Learning requirements, offering students the opportunity to experiment with various artistic mediums while fostering a deeper appreciation for local and global cultures.

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Price: AED 1,000
  • Registration and payment by December 6 on Zenda App 

Harvard Leadership Workshop
This workshop offers a dynamic, four-day experience focused on building leadership skills through interactive team activities, competitions, and mixed-media learning. Led by a team of Harvard mentors, participants will gain valuable insights into college life, admissions, and personal leadership journeys.

A key highlight is the development of Passion Projects—real, actionable initiatives such as startups, NGOs, or creative ventures. These projects showcase students’ talents and help them turn ideas into impactful outcomes, providing a foundation for continued growth beyond the program. 

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Price: AED 1,650
  • Registration and payment by December 6 on Zenda App 

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OVERNIGHT TRIPS

 

Vamos Madrid: Language, Cuisine & Cultural Fusion | Grade 10 Legacy Trip - Registration is closed

Grade 10 students have chosen a cultural trip to Spain to celebrate the culmination of the Middle Years Programme. This trip offers a vibrant tapestry of languages, savory tapas traditions, and scenic trails in the heart of Spain’s soul-stirring beauty. Surrounded by rich flamenco culture, the city will charm students at every turn. This destination, seven hours from Dubai, is ideal for students interested in the Spanish language, food technology, cooking, photography, city life, and the outdoors. Activities include a tour of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a tour of Las Ventas (Madrid’s Bullring), a flamenco dance lesson, and a visit to Parque Warner Theme Park.

  • Grade 10 

  • Dates: Feb 2-8, 2025

  • Expected Total Price: 11,850 AED (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities, and insurance)

  • Minimum Students: 30

  • Maximum Students: 55 

  • Provider: Twedex

  • Itinerary

  • Register here for the Trip

Sri Lanka: Surf & Sustainability Programme | Grade 8 - Registration is closed

The surf and sustainability trip to Sri Lanka is a surfer's paradise that is action-packed with a feel-good undertone. In addition to learning to surf, students will work with a local school, participate in a turtle conservation project, and join beach clean-ups. This trip allows students to see sustainable practices in action and give back to a community in need of support. This destination, 4.5 hours from Dubai, is ideal for students interested in action and adventure, sports, biology, volunteering, water-based activities, the beach, and the outdoors.

  • Grade 8

  • Dates: Feb 3-8, 2025

  • Expected Total Price: 8350 AED (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities, and insurance)

  • Minimum Students: 20

  • Maximum Students: 50 

  • Provider: Twedex

  • Itinerary

  • Register here for the Trip

Oman: Coastal Road Trip | Grade 7 - Registration is closed

During this trip, students will focus on teambuilding, adventure, and conservation. Activities include hiking and swimming at Wadi Bani Khalid & Wadi Shab as well as kayaking, snorkeling, boating, and dolphin watching. Students will enjoy two nights of camping in the Sur Desert and on Fins Beach, and two nights in hotels near Sur and Marina Bandar Al Rowda. These locations provide students with the unique opportunity to learn about conservation in the desert and on the shore where thousands of turtles lay their eggs each year. Students will also learn about the unique Omani culture as they visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace, and Mutrah Souq. 

  • Grades: 7

  • Dates: Feb 2 - 6, 2025

  • Location: Oman

  • Expected Total Price: 6400 AED (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities, and insurance)

  • Provider: EcoVenture

Ras al Khamiah: Al Mazra’a Outdoor Education Program | Grade 6

Our Grade 6 students have the opportunity to attend a 4-day outdoor education program, offering students a fun and exciting learning experience outside the classroom that will not only help students develop personal skills but will also benefit their classroom work. Activities include Canoeing, Open Top Kayaking, Raft Building, Problem-Solving, Buggy Building, Orienteering, Leap of Faith, Archery, Animal Encounters, Sensory Trail, Climbing Wall, Jacob's Ladder, Pioneering Battle (aka catapults).

  • Grades: 6

  • Dates: Feb 3-6, 2025

  • Location: Al Sayh, Ras Al Khaimah 

  • Price: AED 2,195 (including transport, accommodation, food, activities, insurance, VAT)

  • Provider: EcoVenture

  • Itinerary

  • Register here for the Trip 

Fujairah Scuba Diving and Coral Reef Conservation | Grade 7-12 - Registration is closed

Fujairah Scuba Diving and Coral Reef Conservation Diver’s Down Under students from G7-12 can also choose this local, overnight option in which they can earn their beginner or advanced PADI certificate or even just enjoy some fun diving, if already certified. Students will spend 5 days / 4 nights in Fujairah with unlimited dives.The diving center is on the beach itself, so students will be able to enjoy diving from day n.1 alternating some pool training with open water dives from the boat. There will also be a dive against debris event where students will participate in an underwater clean up. Please contact Michela Colella for any specific questions relating to the trip: michela.c@diversdownuae.com.

  • Grades: 7-12

  • Location: Fujairah, UAE

  • Price: (including transportation, hotel, full board, training, equipment and diving insurance)

  • AED 5250: Open Water diver course 

  • AED 5100: Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver Course

  • AED 4800: Pleasure dives for already certified divers (8 dives package)