Lost in translation found in determination

We are proud to see Principal, Jamie Hughes, featured in the latest issue of Education Middle East magazine, contributing to an important regional discussion on BYOD policies and cybersecurity in schools. In the feature, Jamie shares Compass’ balanced approach to digital learning, highlighting how the school combines technology, safeguarding, and community values to create a safe and effective learning environment for students.

Written by Anna Nowak, this piece highlights how embracing mistakes can help children with dyslexia build resilience and confidence. It explains that while dyslexia is not linked to intelligence, repeated challenges can affect self-belief, making it essential for parents and teachers to normalise mistakes and focus on effort, persistence, and progress. By encouraging a positive mindset and providing the right support, children can learn to see challenges as part of growth and feel more confident in their learning journey.

The Performing Arts — music, dance, drama, and visual art — serve as powerful tools for expression, connection, and understanding across all ages and communities, especially in times of uncertainty. From imaginative play for young learners to poetry and movement for older ones, creative arts provide a safe and familiar space to process experiences and build emotional resilience. By engaging in the arts, individuals and families are empowered to communicate, take creative risks, and find a renewed sense of belonging and possibility.

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and challenging for children, as they navigate new environments, friendships, and expectations. Strong counselling and pastoral care play a key role in supporting expat students, with leading schools offering coordinated systems that combine trained counsellors, attentive staff, and proactive wellbeing programmes. With a focus on early support and open communication, this approach helps every child feel understood, supported, and ready to thrive.

When choosing a school, safeguarding goes far beyond visible security measures. This blog explores how leading international schools in Qatar create a culture of safety through trained staff, clear policies, and strong support systems that protect students’ physical, emotional, and digital wellbeing, while helping parents understand what safeguarding truly includes, the key questions to ask when evaluating a school, and how transparency and technology contribute to keeping children safe, all while highlighting the important role parents play in creating an environment where every child feels secure, heard, and supported.

AI is already part of how children learn, search for information, and understand the world. In this blog, Professor Rose Luckin explains what AI literacy really means for students and why skills such as curiosity, critical thinking, and independent judgement matter more than ever. Discover how schools and families can work together to help children use AI thoughtfully while continuing to develop the thinking skills technology cannot replace.

Performing arts offer far more than creative expression, they help students build the confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills essential for future leadership. In this blog, we explore how music, drama, and dance nurture emotional intelligence, adaptability, and innovation in young learners. Discover how these experiences help students grow into capable and confident leaders.

High School Musical Jr. is more than a performance; it is a journey of confidence, resilience, and self-discovery. Through rehearsal, risk-taking, and community support, students learn that growth comes not from perfection but from persistence. This is where young voices are found, strengthened, and celebrated.

Changing schools mid-year can feel daunting, but sometimes it’s exactly what your child needs to thrive. From adjusting to a new environment to finding the right support and curriculum, a mid-year transfer comes with questions, worries, and opportunities. This guide helps parents explore their options, understand what to look for in a new school, and make a confident decision that puts their child’s growth, confidence, and wellbeing first.

What if a simple paper plate could become a drum, a steering wheel, or even an ocean? In One Thousand Ways to Play with a Paper Plate, we explore how children see the world differently and how performance arts unlock imagination, confidence, and essential life skills. Inspired by a music and movement workshop, this blog reveals how everyday objects, playful exploration, and creative freedom can transform learning into something truly magical.