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Navigating the IGCSE maze
Compass International School underscores the importance of IGCSE option selection for students and offers guidance through an Options Evening and Parent-Teacher Meetings on 26th February providing insights into subject choices, curriculum, assessments, and career paths. This event emphasises our personalised learning approach, fostering open communication between parents, students, and teachers to align options with students' interests and aspirations. This commitment aims to create a supportive community and ensure a holistic educational experience, preparing students for exams and future challenges.
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The unexpected joys of holiday reading
Highlighting the significance of children maintaining a reading habit during holidays, the piece underscores cognitive benefits supported by research. Practical suggestions, such as strategically placing books and starting a shared journal, aim to make reading enjoyable, fostering a lifelong love for literature and essential skills.
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News image The lifelong benefits of music and arts - The lifelong benefits of music and arts Blog | homepagefeaturedarticle | Posts From Our People | Themaid
The Lifelong benefits of music and the arts

Our very own music teacher and Whole School Director of Juilliard, Claudia Kirk takes us through her profound musical journey, beginning with her introduction to the cello at a young age. The feature underscores the lifelong bond formed with this instrument, which has led to a diverse musical path, inclusive of ensemble performances, a teaching career in music, and many other interests! You'll also learn more about our exclusive Nord Anglia Education partnership with The Juilliard School, which enhances students' appreciation for the arts through various programmes and workshops.

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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence
In this blog, our Science and ICT teacher Junior Fatai-Somuyiwa explores how YouTube, Artificial Intelligence, and cutting-edge technology are revolutionizing education and problem-solving. YouTube serves as a rich source of educational content and a platform for raising awareness of critical global issues. AI aids in healthcare diagnostics, customer support, and predictive analytics, while technology is driving innovative solutions in smart cities and disaster management. The integration of these tools in education promises a transformative learning experience and equips students with the skills needed to address today's complex challenges.
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News image Why art matters - Why art matters Blog | Posts From Our People | homepagefeaturedarticle | Themaid
Does art matter? It should, and here's why!
Art education is seen as a means to cultivate essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, all of which are vital for success in academic and professional pursuits.

Research demonstrates that art education positively impacts students' academic performance, leading to higher test scores, improved attendance rates, and lower dropout rates.
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Themaid gets musical
Our fantastic music department has been very proactive with several performances and competitions taking place across of our campuses.
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News image NAE Young Musician of the Year 2022 - nae-young-musician-of-the-year-2022 News | Themaid
NAE Young Musician of the Year 2022
Nord Anglia Educations Young Musician of the Year in collaboration with the Juilliard School.
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News image The Juilliard School: Why the Arts are More Important Than Ever - the-juilliard-school-why-the-arts-are-more-important-than-ever Blog | homepagefeaturedarticle | Featured | gharaffa | Madinat Khalifa | News | Rayyan | Themaid
The Juilliard School: Why the Arts are More Important Than Ever
How do we balance life, work, teaching, and parenting? We are all uniquely connected in these shared challenges and how we choose to approach them. Find out more in this blog post Seth Baer, Bassoonist and Director of Juilliard’s Summer and Visiting Artist Programs.
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Ramadan Kareem
We wish all of our Compass Community a blessed Ramadan filled with warmth and peace. Ramadan Kareem.
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News image How To: Get Creative at Home! - how-to-get-creative-at-home Blog | homepagefeaturedarticle | Featured | gharaffa | Madinat Khalifa | Rayyan | Themaid
How To: Get Creative at Home!
Developing new skills and hobbies is a wonderful way to further support your child’s learning. Stuck for ideas? Here are some of the activities Compass students have been enjoying at home.
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 16 March 2020 - themaid-news-monday-16-march-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 16 March 2020
Enjoy our updates from Ms Ann Djedid, Head of Campus, Themaid.
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 9 March 2020 - themaid-news-monday-9-march-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 9 March 2020
Enjoy our updates from Ms Ann Djedid, Head of Campus, Themaid.
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News image What is an International School? - what-is-an-international-school Blog | homepagefeaturedarticle | Featured | gharaffa | Madinat Khalifa | News | Posts From Our People | Rayyan | Themaid
What is an International School?
Simon Porter, Director of Quality and Staff Development and Head of Secondary at Themaid, shares his views and experiences of international schools.
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News image Compass International School Celebrates Sports Week - compass-international-school-celebrates-sports-week Blog | homepagefeaturedarticle | Featured | gharaffa | Madinat Khalifa | News | Rayyan | Themaid
Compass International School Celebrates Sports Week
We recently held a Sports Week at our four campuses across Doha in support of Qatar National Sports Day and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 2 March 2020 - themaid-news-monday-2-march-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 2 March 2020
Enjoy our updates from Ms Ann Djedid, Head of Campus, Themaid.
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 24 February 2020 - themaid-news-monday-24-february-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 24 February 2020
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 3 February 2020 - themaid-news-monday-3-february-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 3 February 2020
Enjoy our updates from Ms Ann Djedid, Head of Campus, Themaid.
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 27 January 2020 - themaid-news-monday-27-january-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 27 January 2020
Enjoy our updates from Ms Ann Djedid, Head of Campus, Themaid.
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News image Themaid News | Monday, 13 January 2020 - themaid-news-monday-13-january-2020 Blog | Themaid
Themaid News | Monday, 13 January 2020
Enjoy our updates from Ms Ann Djedid, Head of Campus, Themaid.
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