Steve Brecken

Principal of GEMS Cambridge International School, Dubai.

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Delivering @HPLedu training with members of my senior leadership team from Cambridge International School, Dubai to colleagues at Wesgreen School in Sharjah @eyre_deborah @carriebeech

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

The @HPLedu World Class School sign proudly displayed outside Cambridge International School, Dubai @eyre_deborah @GEMS_ME

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

A beautiful "welcome to Cambridge International School" cake received today from one of our wonderful parents and her daughter. I am very touched by the generosity and warmth of this gesture @GEMS_ME

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

@GemsChs An amazing award, and one that Adrika is a truly worthy recipient of.

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

I am very proud of the achievements of the students who received A Level results at my former school @GemsChs and my new school @gemscin
These young people have been on a challenging educational journey since March 2020.
I wish them all the very best for their futures!

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Congratulations to year 12 student Adrika Vats on receiving the prestigious @DianaAward
We are incredibly proud of her @GemsChs @GEMS_ME @HPLedu

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Fabulous farewell from the staff @GemsChs today as I leave after 5 very happy years at the school. Really looking forward to my next challenge @cis_dubai once the batteries are recharged over the summer!

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

I am delighted to announce that @GemsChs has been awarded the status of High Performance Learning World Class School. I am so proud for the entire school community. To hear from the Assessor that our school 'lives and breathes HPL' was a WOW moment @eyre_deborah @HPLedu

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

@HPLedu @GemsChs Thank you, we are absolutely delighted to receive this award.

[High Performance Learning @HPLedu]

A huge congratulations to @GemsChs (The GEMS Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi) for becoming an HPL World Class School. Our assessor said: “It was impressive to see the way HPL is intertwined in everything the school does … The school lives and breathes HPL.” #HPLWorldClassSchool

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Article from this week's newsletter to parents. A very proud moment for @GemsChs being able to welcome @eyre_deborah @HPLedu @carriebeech @ciahpl @gems_wis @Chargrieves @maryssa_o @sarfrazmurad @KukiEducator

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

It was wonderful to welcome @eyre_deborah to @GemsChs today so she could see first hand how our school community is living @HPLedu @carriebeech @ciahpl

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

We are delighted to receive this award from Education Perfect

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

I am so happy to see sports morning, with an emphasis on fun and participation, taking place on the field for year 7 and 8 today and music lessons out in the quad

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

I've just had the pleasure of listening to a spider web discussion on Japan in the 1930's between year 13 history students- absolutely amazing @KukiEducator @HPLedu @carriebeech @MrNick_GEMSCHS

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

I was delighted to be able to attend the opening of the Little Star pediatric clinic and community children's park today at LLH hospital in Mussafah. A great addition to the local community which many families will benefit from

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Year 5 learners @GemsChs singing 'high hopes' in their music lesson this morning. A fabulous start to the day @davidjharkin @GEMS_ME @HPLedu @eyre_deborah @carriebeech @KukiEducator @Chargrieves

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Spent a very enjoyable couple of hours this morning @GEMSCIAAbuDhabi listening to @davidjharkin talk about @8billionideas

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

My VP and I have just been involved in an online "interview" with a group of Year 11 Arabic B learners @GemsChs around distance learning, the pandemic, well being and HPL. Amazing experience and so wonderful to be part of it @HPLedu @eyre_deborah @carriebeech @GEMS_ME

[Steve Brecken @PrincipalCIS_SB]

Looking forward to a day of celebrations @GemsChs for the UAE National Day