STUDENT INSIGHTS

My Year In Year 12

While this year marked my journey through Year 12, it was also the start of my journey at Kings' School Al Barsha.

Though ultimately rewarding, this year has proven to be incredibly challenging and has pushed me both personally and academically. Leaving my old school was daunting since it forced me to step outside my comfort zone, but I was overwhelmed by the friendships formed and support received at Kings' from students and teachers alike.

Even with the ups and downs of mock season, I have felt continual support in school and in all of my academic pursuits. In the future,

I plan on studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics in the UK. My passion for these subjects has been so deeply nurtured inside the classroom here, and Kings' has given me the intellectual freedom and curiosity to explore different career paths.

Ultimately, it was attending the seniors’ graduation that made me realise how quickly the year had gone by, and how soon I will be in the same position. While attending university has its own excitement, a part of me is dreading leaving the community that has taken me in with such warmth and kindness.

Sophya Year 12 Student

Of my 8 years at Kings’, Year 12 has been the most transformative for me, on both an academic and an individual level.

While for others, it was overwhelming to suddenly gain so much independence at the beginning of the year, I adapted quickly to the new Sixth Form routine. However, I encountered challenges in my role as Council Secretary in the Student Leadership team; I had to learn how to communicate effectively with many different people across the team to coordinate planning and events.

This journey culminated with our annual Kings’ Splash event, where we raised AED 26,000 through ticket sales along with fundraising by the Charity Committee for earthquake relief in