SISD Stars by Louise Horkan

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louisehorkan — 2025-09-16 06:58:18 UTC

Share a post to highlight an inspiring teaching moment or an excellent work practice by a colleague. Add a clear title and short description and feel free to include images, videos or files if relevant.

This is your space to celebrate and spotlight those shining moments where staff go above and beyond. Let us showcase the brilliance within our teams! 🌟

Louise B and her fantastic recorder performance ✨

louisehorkan — 2025-09-17 07:16:13 UTC

Watch this video to see the amazing black belts perform to parents. Louise then shared all information around recorders and music to parents from her classroom. Everyone was so engaged and the students were so proud to show off! 😍

Julie & Ramani KG2C

louisehorkan — 2025-09-18 17:54:14 UTC

An incredible lesson to observe in KG2C. All students were highly engaged, working collaboratively and challenging themselves bilingually 📖🐔 ✏️

Inclusion team awarded IQM & Centre of Excellence Recognition

fionaryan1 — 2025-09-22 07:15:46 UTC

Mr. Michael for always finding inventive ways to catch the students’ attention ✨

louisehorkan — 2025-09-23 17:11:10 UTC

Sonia and Caroline 5B - Amazing use of IB learner profiles to reflect on the lesson ✨

louisehorkan — 2025-09-23 17:12:25 UTC

Mr. Ricardo for his engaging music lessons - Mini rock band and incoming! 🪘 🎸

louisehorkan — 2025-09-23 17:14:11 UTC

Gorgeous workshop on #IndependentMe workshop with our Early Years Parents 🤍🫶🏼✨

2025-09-25 08:41:21 UTC

Stimulating, hands on and practical sensory provision for Phonics in Corinne & Lana’s KG1 class - look at those mini-moi’s! ✨

2025-09-25 08:43:33 UTC

Loved seeing Miss Amy as Secret Reader for this week’s KG2 assembly - thank you! 📚

2025-09-25 08:49:12 UTC

Ms.Sophie for being so creative with rewards and organising a scavenger hunt with riddles for her class 💫

2025-09-25 13:09:40 UTC

Loved this Corrine! ♥️

2025-09-25 13:10:11 UTC

Ms. Lois and Ms. Leila for their amazing self-assessment IB Learner Profile charts 💫

2025-09-25 13:11:40 UTC

Thank you Rob for a brilliant, relative and informative PD session on all things Inclusion @ SISD! 👏🏻

2025-09-25 13:12:26 UTC

Ms. Sheryl EY Library

2025-09-25 14:34:57 UTC

For taking on a new challenge of rotations in the library over the last few weeks

Gorgeous writing in Ms Kerryn's class catering for all.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:00:30 UTC

Great accomodations in Ms Kerryn's class to support writing.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:00:58 UTC

Ms Claudia delivering a gorgeous Math session in Pre KG

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:02:11 UTC

Lovely Arabic activities in KG1

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:02:43 UTC

Gorgeous creative activities with Ms Samia.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:03:09 UTC

Ms Rachel's attention with our littlest learners.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:03:43 UTC

Students completely hooked in Ms Niamh's Math lesson.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:04:20 UTC

Great support from Ms Eddie in Grade 1.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:05:13 UTC

Ms Asma supporting our G1 kiddos excellently.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:05:38 UTC

Gorgeous hook with Ms Lana and Ms Corrine.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:07:43 UTC

Fun Arabic lesson with Ms Asma.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:08:44 UTC

Outstanding fishbowl lesson from Ms Rachel last week.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:09:17 UTC

Great engagement from our lovely CRAs and LSAs during PD this week.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:09:50 UTC

An outstanding and fun assembly by Ms Julie and Ms Courtney.

kathrynkelly7 — 2025-09-25 15:11:07 UTC

Lovely Arabic activity in KG2 by lovely Ms Yousra! The students were so engaged!

courtneyscott4 — 2025-09-25 17:32:42 UTC

Special one-on-one reading time with Ms Jordann, full of care and support!

courtneyscott4 — 2025-09-25 17:34:54 UTC

Miss Emily showcasing an incredible lesson around identifying and naming 2D shapes and connecting them to family 🫶🏼

louisehorkan — 2025-09-25 17:35:33 UTC

Gorgeous multilingual essential agreements in Ms. Julie and Ms. Ramani's class in KG2C.

courtneyscott4 — 2025-09-25 17:36:27 UTC

No escaping the Inquiry Cycle or IB Learner Profiles in Ms Megan’s lessons 😍

louisehorkan — 2025-09-25 17:38:54 UTC

Experts in the ‘C’ sound with Ms Sadia in KG1

louisehorkan — 2025-09-25 17:41:45 UTC

Mr Randy giving the most fantastic interventions in Grade 5 🤩

louisehorkan — 2025-09-25 17:43:33 UTC

Ms Fiona for being an amazing leader and support to us all in Primary ✨

louisehorkan — 2025-09-25 17:46:01 UTC

Ms Carol for her engaging math carpet time

2025-09-26 04:20:10 UTC

Jen and Ivo for all of their help sourcing everything for Teacher Appreciation Week 🫶🏼🩷

louisehorkan — 2025-09-29 14:08:07 UTC

Ms. Luzanne and Ms.Nadia’s amazing provision for Language Arts

2025-10-02 15:30:25 UTC

Ms. Claire leading out our new pen recycling stations with our Sustainability Council

2025-10-02 15:31:33 UTC

Our student council working hard in their new Eiger space. Shoutout to Ms.Nicole for all her work on this

2025-10-02 15:32:43 UTC

G5’s engaging lessons. Math Olympics to revise all number concepts to date

2025-10-02 15:33:55 UTC

Shoutout to all our teachers for everything they do. Students appreciate you more than you know.

2025-10-02 15:35:36 UTC

Katie in G3 for her fantastic reading areas linked to the students’ learning 😍

louisehorkan — 2025-10-03 02:59:31 UTC

Audrey G3 for for her engaging interactive learning to support progress ✨

louisehorkan — 2025-10-03 03:02:05 UTC

Amy for taking care of the late pick-up with a massive smile.

2025-10-03 06:49:40 UTC

Lisa & Nevien - For having a wonderful array of art ready in reception for PTCs next week 😍

louisehorkan — 2025-10-03 09:32:03 UTC

Lahiru ⭐️ “La hero”

2025-10-08 16:30:55 UTC

Thank you for always being outside and helping keep our school safe.✨

Kate, Courtney, Cally & Francesca - for bringing the G3&G5 UOI boards to life last minute 🫶🏼❤️

louisehorkan — 2025-10-09 14:51:18 UTC

To Grace, Audrey, Adel, Avril, Stephanie, Joseph & IT, Hala, Thomas & our student leaders for supporting in the G3 parent device workshop 🌟

louisehorkan — 2025-10-09 14:54:43 UTC

To the Grade 4 team for putting on a wonderful Egyptian writing showcase 😍

louisehorkan — 2025-10-09 14:55:46 UTC

Kenza for the beautiful wall she painted for our Unit 2.

2025-10-10 06:40:36 UTC

Ms Maggie teaching our youngest letter formation as part of our phonics 💞

2025-10-23 09:22:53 UTC

Ms Carols engaging phonics lesson playing Mystery box 🎁

2025-10-23 09:24:13 UTC

Jasmin & Katie - For their stunning display in Grade 3

louisehorkan — 2025-10-23 10:48:19 UTC

Cigdem - for adding a lovely touch of German to this writing display 🫶🏼

louisehorkan — 2025-10-23 10:49:02 UTC

Thank you, Claire!

2025-10-23 16:21:57 UTC

Appreciation to Ms. Claire for leading our Chevron Readers Cup preparation and asking such great questions to help our readers get ready for the upcoming quiz!

Thank you to the Poetry Comp Judges!

2025-10-23 16:27:09 UTC

A special thank you to Sophie Durand and Rachel Monaghan for judging the English poetry competition. A special thank you also goes to Alaa and Rawan for judging the Arabic poetry competition and Mohamed Omar for all his support. Your time and efforts are much appreciated.

Thank you Rachel and Aneta for an outstanding assembly for G3&4 💫

2025-10-24 05:16:41 UTC

Thank you James for spreading joy 😊

2025-10-24 05:19:28 UTC

We appreciate you, Ms Nicole! 🌟

2025-10-28 13:29:02 UTC

Thank you to Ms Nicole for going above and beyond by making the house poster morning a great experience for Zurich!

To Kate and the team for organsing a beautiful, engaging stay and play event for our upcoming new SISD joiners on Saturday ✨

louisehorkan — 2025-10-28 13:31:16 UTC

Ms Kenza - for an informative house poster lesson.

2025-10-28 13:35:27 UTC

A big thank you to Ms. Kenza for delivering such an engaging and detailed session with Geneva House.

Amazing Language Support in action 📚

2025-10-29 05:06:11 UTC

Thank you Megan for creating an amazing student led assembly for G5💫

2025-10-29 05:07:21 UTC

Amazing House Chants with Mr. Louis 💫

2025-10-29 05:08:10 UTC

Fantastic Pink Day led by Ms. Blanche 💫

2025-10-29 05:09:07 UTC

Joanne and her fantastic skills on our new baby grand piano bringing a smile to my day! 🫶🏼

louisehorkan — 2025-10-29 13:13:02 UTC

The PE team for their amazing encouragement to our students in their football fixtures - Go SISD! ⚽️

louisehorkan — 2025-10-29 13:13:59 UTC

Thank you James & Jude for your gorgeous Unit board in G4! ♥️

2025-11-06 03:53:35 UTC

What a way to catch ATL’s in action in Grade 1 - love it! The added student voice/blurbs truly captured the learning. Exemplary board.

2025-11-06 03:54:59 UTC

Madame Amina leading the way with all things French, with a smile as always. 🇫🇷♥️

2025-11-06 03:56:05 UTC

Merci to our French team in Grade 5 & Sahar for the most recent edition of ‘Le Petit Swisse’ - loved by parents, students & staff ♥️

2025-11-06 04:00:45 UTC

Happy birthday to the queen of data & assessment and our DH Miss Sarah - thank you for all you do! 🎈

2025-11-06 04:01:43 UTC

Pink Day for a very special cause 🎀 Thank you to Blanche for leading this day & for organising support from our Secondary CAS students - it was brilliant!

2025-11-06 04:05:41 UTC

To Rachel, Charlotte and Courtney for a wonderful presentation to parents around EY writing 👏🏼

louisehorkan — 2025-11-06 05:13:34 UTC

To the PE team for creating engaging indoor lessons to keep the children stimulated 🏀⚽️

louisehorkan — 2025-11-06 05:14:45 UTC

To Katie and Sonia for their amazing gallery walks in G2 engaging the children outside of the classroom 🥳

louisehorkan — 2025-11-06 05:15:41 UTC

To Grace for her fantastic writing interventions - Making the most of our corridor learning areas 👏🏼

louisehorkan — 2025-11-06 05:16:29 UTC

Aisling hosting an IQM network meeting this morning - so proud of our school being a Centre of Excellence! 🪩🎉

2025-11-06 06:57:58 UTC

Incredible, hands on, multi sensory workshop for EY parents this morning on Early Writing Skills. Than you Courtney & Charlotte for sharing your expertise. 🙏🏼

2025-11-06 06:58:58 UTC

Danke to our German teachers this week for a memorable Lanternefest 🏮 - the children did you so proud with their performances and the atmosphere on the sports field was truly magical - thank you. 😊

2025-11-06 07:00:42 UTC

To every single teacher for their enthusiasm, joy, and energy on the field for our opening of Dubai 30x30 ceremony - what a morning to remember for our students! (& teachers!) ⚽️🏓🤸🏽‍♀️🏆

2025-11-06 07:02:19 UTC

Cheers to Gemma and Mike wearing pink with pride for our recent Pink awareness day - enjoying their coffee break in style! 🎀

2025-11-06 07:04:00 UTC

A solid and informative PD on all things Data, Assessment & introducing our new trackers - thank you to everyone for their open mindlessness & to Sarah for leading the way for working SMART with assessment! 💪🏼

2025-11-06 07:05:12 UTC

We are loving the new affirmations mirrors in our shared spaces & corridors ensuring kiddos are well dressed, and are confident and kind learners - truly embodying the IB learner profile! 🪞

2025-11-06 07:06:48 UTC

To the Grade 3 team for being absolute champs during the nights in Hatta these past 2 days with the students - Another year done ✅ 🏕️

louisehorkan — 2025-11-13 15:02:31 UTC

We may not be big in numbers bu a big shout out to those who come to join the walkathon each week! Stepping our way through the week! 🚶‍♂️

louisehorkan — 2025-11-13 15:03:31 UTC

To everyone involved in the KG1 musical performances to parents. The first team of the year complete and a hard act to follow! Amazing work here! 😍🥳

louisehorkan — 2025-11-13 15:04:46 UTC

Sarah Shabaz for organising the fantastic anti-bullying week pledge wall - A great success! 👏🏼

louisehorkan — 2025-11-13 15:06:08 UTC

James & Carola for an inspiring science lesson today focusing on the elements of friction!

2025-11-13 17:30:25 UTC

Louise Brew, Chirin, Charlotte & the amazing KG1 team - TAKE A BOW! 🔥 what a show.

2025-11-13 17:31:30 UTC

Mindful mornings in PreK with our very own Miss Rachel - namaste 🙏🏼

2025-11-13 17:32:42 UTC

Prek Seniors & Starters Programme with Grade 12 kicked off this week - thank you Serine, Chaimaa, Hira, Linda & Rachel for cross phase links with Secondary. 😊

2025-11-13 17:34:34 UTC

I may be totally biased, but we definitely have the most diligent & creative, forward thinking Arabic team in the city - Shukran for all you do. ♥️

2025-11-13 17:35:41 UTC

Fitness Friday in full slow thanks to our Outstanding PE team! 🏀🤸🏻‍♂️🛝

2025-11-13 17:37:32 UTC

IBBY keeping Mr Rob & Mr Marek in line - thank you for all the fabulous fit & fun activities planned throughout the month of November for Dubai 30x30 💪🏼

2025-11-13 17:38:59 UTC

Michael - The hero of Grade 2!

2025-11-17 10:15:56 UTC

For always being willing to lend a helping hand, whether it be the Grade 2 musical performance or covering an ASA at the last minute! You're a HERO!

Fabulous National Day Event - Thank you Amina! 🥳

2025-11-27 11:19:48 UTC

Nicole, Grade 5, Grace and all those involved in the amazing Business Fair Event 😍👏🏼

2025-11-27 11:21:07 UTC

Hannah & Shiv for taking the lead on the SWISS Fest warm up with ET/PY 🏋🏻‍♀️

louisehorkan — 2025-11-28 13:14:35 UTC

Dream Team 💛

2025-12-05 02:08:19 UTC

Thank you to our three superstar ladies for your patience, creativity, and incredible dedication. We truly appreciate all the hard work you put in, both inside and outside the classroom. The corridor looks absolutely fantastic!

Fantastic activities in Sonia and Caroline’s class. Students focusing on their ATL skill of of communication in groups showing lots of progress through English and French ✨

louisehorkan — 2026-01-14 03:24:50 UTC

Step no further than to Megan’s class in 5H is you want to see some incredible AFL in action! Every time I walk into this room it is outstanding on a day to day. Fantastic routines with students consistently being engaged and showing progress 😍

louisehorkan — 2026-01-14 03:27:01 UTC

Jen C, Gizzelle & Analyn for their creative minds - we appreciate you ❤️

2026-01-19 17:07:53 UTC

Outstanding G3&4 Assembly run by Gihan & Niamh 🙌🏼 Shout out to all the teams for elevating assemblies this year

2026-01-19 17:09:04 UTC

Thank you Nicole & Blanche for organising such a gorgeous friendship day. Student leadership is thriving!

2026-01-19 17:09:48 UTC

G5 Student Council doing an audit on G3 play areas and lining up procedures. Shout out to the G3 team for fantastic care, support and vigilance.

2026-01-19 17:11:30 UTC

Fantastic collaboration and moderation in G4 🙌🏼

2026-01-19 17:13:49 UTC

Incredible art by the Grade 4 students with Ms Nevein for the upcoming Lion King production 😍🦁

louisehorkan — 2026-01-20 12:44:02 UTC

Great turn out for Mr Ricardo’s drumming opportunity hour. The children really enjoyed their session 🪘 🥳

louisehorkan — 2026-01-21 13:04:40 UTC

Superb displays made by the G3 Teaching Assistants 🙌🏼

2026-01-22 14:32:14 UTC

Outstanding Co-teaching in action for Ms. Leila and Ms. Lois 🤩

2026-01-22 14:33:18 UTC

Brewz Boyz - a wholesome start to the morning - brilliant singing, performance and showmanship! 🫶🏼

2026-01-22 14:39:50 UTC

Our G5 Sport’s Leaders did us proud during our recent inspirational talk & visit from David Dein ⚽️

2026-01-22 14:42:50 UTC

🔤Language support is thriving in the Grade 2 corridor! 🙌

maedaahmed — 2026-01-23 03:18:00 UTC

Fantastic AFL Strategies in Katie’s class 3I this week 🤩

louisehorkan — 2026-01-28 07:18:33 UTC

IB skills in action with Ms. Nicole

2026-01-29 05:20:02 UTC

Reading and discussion with Ms. Aneta 💫 Students totally engrossed in their learning

2026-01-29 05:32:55 UTC

Francophonie Week - WOW!

2026-02-07 08:59:45 UTC

Une semaine incroyable de célébrations de la Francophonie à SISD - merci à nos formidables collègues de français 🇫🇷🤍✨

Francophonie Success 🇫🇷✨

2026-02-07 09:00:51 UTC

Thank you Mr Rodolphe for leading a stand for the French Islands! ✨

Miss Souad leading the Belgian stand @ Francophonie Festival - fabulous - merci! ✨🤍

2026-02-07 09:01:55 UTC

Fantastic Grade 1 Seussical Musical Junior performance from everyone involved 🎶 ♥️💙

louisehorkan — 2026-02-07 09:02:53 UTC

Kate and Fiona had the honour of representing Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai at the MENA School Excellence Awards last night at the Sofitel, Downtown Dubai. 🎩

2026-02-07 09:02:53 UTC

We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for ‘Parent Partnership’ and thrilled to have been highly commended in this category.

This recognition affirms our parents as true partners at the heart of every facet of our school. 🖤

Sarah Austin for organising the most beautiful Stories Under the Stars event for our Primary students 😍 🌟 📚

louisehorkan — 2026-02-07 09:03:53 UTC

An honour hosting David Dean at SISD leading the way with inspirational words of wisdom to our Sports Leaders in G5 🎉🪩🎊

2026-02-07 09:04:51 UTC

Ms Jennifer for creating her magic on our Unit 3 UOI boards with her incredible creativity! 🎨 👩🏻‍🎨

louisehorkan — 2026-02-07 09:05:51 UTC

MENA Award for Parent Partnership - Highly Commended - 💜 A huge thank you to all our staff - this award is for us all! #WeAreSISD

2026-02-07 09:06:00 UTC

Merci, Miss Linda, pour ces magnifiques activités autour de la Francophonie. 🇫🇷✨🪩🤍

2026-02-07 09:08:06 UTC

Thank you Miss Rania for our recent CIS Prep session ensuring focus & teamwork! 🙏🏼🇨🇭

2026-02-07 09:09:48 UTC

To our amazing teachers going above and beyond for PTCs 💛

louisehorkan — 2026-02-10 17:01:46 UTC

To the incredible Art Team Lisa, Nevein & Florizel for displaying an incredible showcase of learning in the main reception for PTCs 😍

louisehorkan — 2026-02-10 17:02:30 UTC

10.2.26- The most incredible first performance from ‘Brewz Boyz’ this morning for Tuneful Tuesday - WOW 🤩

louisehorkan — 2026-02-10 17:04:27 UTC

Ms. Blanche and Ms. Sarah for their fantastic work on Perseverance Week 💫

2026-02-11 15:09:01 UTC

Ms. Luzanne & Ms. Nadia for always going above and beyond to celebrate their students 💫

2026-02-11 15:09:50 UTC

Audrey for arranging a fantastic session on VIPERS 💫

2026-02-11 16:53:57 UTC

Gorgeous welcome to the class signage Courtney & Caroline ✨

2026-02-11 16:56:02 UTC

Mister Gordon

2026-02-12 04:45:55 UTC

Thank you for welcoming our students with music and for creating such a calm and musical atmosphere during the transition. 🎵

Kerryn GR1I

louisehorkan — 2026-02-24 05:44:09 UTC

Has the most fantastic relationships with parents. She goes above and beyond to meet with them, discuss any issues with the children and follow up throughly. She is an excellent example of outstanding practise here at SISD ✨⭐️

Megan Grade 5

2026-02-26 04:40:47 UTC

I had the pleasure of observing Megan (G5) as part of the ATL learning walks.

Even within the short time spent in the classroom, it was evident how deeply embedded the ATL skills are in the learning environment and how confidently the students were able to articulate and demonstrate them.

Adding the ATL mascot to the question in Ms Linda's class. Fabulous!

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 04:53:29 UTC

Beautiful engagement in Pre K B with morning carpet time. Wonderful routines Ms Linda.

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 04:54:59 UTC

Independent mark making in Pre K A. Wonderful to combine gross motor and fine motor

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 04:57:44 UTC

Math challenge in Ms Serines class. Critical thinking

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 05:00:55 UTC

Great personalised learning and challenge with Ms May

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 05:05:22 UTC

Miss Kenza helped students understand adjectives better through an amazing hands-on activity.

2026-02-26 06:16:54 UTC

Welcome Ramadan and Ramadan Assembly

sherinhelmy — 2026-02-26 06:20:49 UTC

َSISD Quran competition 2025-2026

sherinhelmy — 2026-02-26 06:24:13 UTC

Beautiful phonics lesson with Pre K D. Great engagement Ms Maggie ❤️

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 06:33:36 UTC

Phonics time. Thanks Ms Claudia for showing high engagement during carpet time phonics

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 06:34:34 UTC

Visible progress in name writing. Well done Pre K D

rachelthomas0691 — 2026-02-26 06:44:22 UTC

Amazing ATLs in action - A class of Thinkers and Communicators with Nicole and Christelle in Grade 1 😍

louisehorkan — 2026-02-26 16:26:37 UTC

Eye catching new writing displayed in the Grade 3 corridor! Lovely to see the extended pieces of writing showcased for all to see! ✏️

louisehorkan — 2026-02-26 16:28:26 UTC

Amazing Progress P in Grade 3 last week showcasing all of their learning around explorers. Taking on their role and presenting to parents with such confidence was a joy to see! 🤩

louisehorkan — 2026-02-26 16:30:26 UTC

Grade 4 Design Fair showcased some incredible learning! Peer accessing each others work and sharing positive and constructive feedback is such an important skill which the children have developed so well! 👏🏼

louisehorkan — 2026-02-26 16:31:48 UTC

Incredible personalisation from Nicole and Christelle in Grade 1E 🌟

louisehorkan — 2026-05-01 03:29:46 UTC