Repton Al Barsha's student art exhibition at TODA raises funds for Dubai Cares 'Adopt a School' initiative

• TODA showcased Reptonians’ skills in visual arts, music and performing arts with 300 parents in attendance
• In partnership with Dubai Cares, the Repton Al Barsha community raised over AED XXX / NPR XXX, with all proceeds from the show going towards the Repton Al Barsha’s ‘Adopt a School initiative

UAE : Repton Al Barsha, part of the prestigious Repton Family of Schools in the UAE, celebrated students’ creative thinking on Saturday, 9^th October 2021, in thought-provoking visual arts, music and performance arts showcased at the Theatre of Digital Arts (TODA) in Madinat Jumeirah.

Themed ‘Individual Identity, Collective Identity and School Life’, the 20-minute digital art exhibition explored the creativity of Repton Al Barsha’s aspiring young artists from Year 1 to Year 9. Through observational drawings, school-life representations in the form of self portraits, musical contributions and poetry recitations, students were able to display their artworks in the public arena. The unique art exhitbition also highlighted Repton Al Barsha as the first UAE school to host a digital art exhibition at TODA.

The Repton Family of Schools in the UAE has been an avid practioner and supporter of empowering students’ educational avenues, previously partnering with Dubai Cares to provide students with easy access to quality education; raising over AED 370,000 to build three schools in Senegal, Africa.

Repton Al Barsha will follow in the footsteps of its sister school; donating all proceeds raised from the event, totalling over AED XXX / NPR XXX, towards a noble initiative in partnership with Dubai Cares - ‘Adopt A School’.   The Barsha campus will attribute  the funds to spread the power of education by building and renovating schools in Nepal.

Repton Al Barsha proactively incorporates innovation within its teaching methodologies to continuously improve student learning experiences. The exhibition of its students’ artistic accomplishments seamlessly complements TODA objectives – as the UAE’s first digital walk through art space, it uses immersive and breathtaking digital shows with high-end technologies accompanied by classical art, stunning music, visual effects and surround sound, to highlight contemporary and modern art forms.

Zoe Woolley, Headmistress of Repton Al Barsha says, “At Repton Al Barsha, our diverse and inclusive curriculum focuses on enhancing students’ skills in the languages, academics, sports, culture, creative arts and more; developing the whole child. The Reptonian vision combines digital agency with academia and creative arts to prepare students to succeed in a forward thinking world. We are pleased with the resounding success of the exhibition, with parents and guests appreciating the exemplary creative outcomes of the students’ hard work.”

Reptonians drew inspiration from world renowned contemporary artists to interpret their individual identities and their collective identity as Repton Al Barsha. The Year 4 aspiring artists explored the colour patterns by contemporary Canadian artists, such as, Sandra Silberzweig to present observational drawings, creating still life representations of school life at the Al Barsha campus. Students from Year 5 depicted the artwork of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, revered for her self portraits and works inspired by nature, to create beautiful self portraits.

Year 6 Reptonians delved into the works of surrealist artist, René Magritte, bringing to life a surreal twist to artistic interpretations. Creative enthusiasts from Year 7 developed artworks referencing current pop-art styles and techniques, selecting images from pop-culture, creating digital collages of their modern-day inspirations.

Following the recent rebrand of the school from Foremarke School to Repton Al Barsha, 300 parents attended the ‘We Are Repton Al Barsha’ art exhibition, coming together as a community to celebrate student achievements and support in developing the education system in Nepal.

For further information on students creative collaborations, please visit the Repton Al Barsha website: https://www.reptonalbarsha.org/ 

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About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha, situated in Dubai Science Park in Al Barsha South, is one of the leading British schools for children aged three to 18. Repton Al Barsha, formerly known as Foremarke School Dubai, is part of Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI) and the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE.

Repton Al Barsha welcomed its first students in 2013 and mirrors the Repton Family of School’s belief in traditional values, one-to-one pastoral care and the overall holistic development of a child.  

The curriculum follows the UK National Curriculum for England, enhanced with the elements of the ISEB curriculum and is designed to meet the rigorous standards expected for 11+ and Common Entrance examinations. Repton Al Barsha promotes inclusivity of both children with special needs and gifted students.

The school features a large campus with outstanding facilities and amenities that contribute towards a child’s development beyond the classroom. Repton Al Barsha is an accredited member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and an 'IAPS World Hub School'. It was the first school in the UAE, and only the second school globally, to have been given this prestigious status. It has also been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2018-2021 for its use of technology and compelling learning environment that engages students and enhances learning across all of its year groups.

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