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One Thousand Ways to Play with a Paper Plate

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.

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Reading Road Trip Inspiring a Love of Reading

The Reading Road Trip at Compass International School inspires students across all campuses to build confidence, curiosity, and a love of reading. Through Reading Passports, milestone certificates, and classroom displays, children celebrate achievements while strengthening reading skills and phonics understanding. The program encourages a supportive classroom culture and engages families at home, making reading a shared adventure. With new themes each year, the Reading Road Trip continues to spark motivation, joy, and growth for students from the very start.

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Lilianna's Journey to the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar

Follow Lilianna’s journey from a shy drama student to winning the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar. Read about her challenges, triumphs, and the lessons she learned along the way, and discover how creativity and perseverance can lead to national recognition.

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Imagination in Learning | Compass International School Doha - One Thousand Ways to Play with a Paper Plate

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One Thousand Ways to Play with a Paper Plate

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.

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Reading Road Trip Inspiring a Love of Reading

The Reading Road Trip at Compass International School inspires students across all campuses to build confidence, curiosity, and a love of reading. Through Reading Passports, milestone certificates, and classroom displays, children celebrate achievements while strengthening reading skills and phonics understanding. The program encourages a supportive classroom culture and engages families at home, making reading a shared adventure. With new themes each year, the Reading Road Trip continues to spark motivation, joy, and growth for students from the very start.

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Lilianna's Journey to the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar

Follow Lilianna’s journey from a shy drama student to winning the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar. Read about her challenges, triumphs, and the lessons she learned along the way, and discover how creativity and perseverance can lead to national recognition.

Mock Exams and Student Resilience | Compass International School Doha - The Real Value of Mock Exams

The Real Value of Mock Exams

Mock exams are more than just practice. They provide a real-world rehearsal for the pressure, timing, and focus required in high-stakes situations. Beyond revealing knowledge gaps, they help Year 11 students build resilience, manage stress, and develop skills that will serve them long after the IGCSEs. At Compass, we are committed to supporting students every step of the way and preparing confident learners ready to face challenges both inside and beyond the classroom.

Making a Difference for World Children’s Day | Compass International School Doha - World Childrens Day in action and the lessons students learn about helping others

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Celebrating World Children’s Day Through Student Kindness and Impact

In this blog, we explore how Compass International School goes beyond academic learning, partnering with UNICEF and engaging students in projects linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Discover how our students take action, give back, and develop the skills and empathy to make a real difference locally and globally.

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Why International Week at Compass International School Doha is more than just a celebration

Discover how International Week at Compass International School Doha is much more than a celebration of food and traditions.

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Admissions Tips for Parents Joining Compass International School Doha

This blog offers practical admissions tips to support families joining Compass International School Doha. It walks you through the application process, required documents, and how year group placement works. It also shares helpful guidance for international families relocating to Doha and explains how we help new students settle into school life. It is designed to make your admissions journey smooth, informed, and welcoming.

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Coding with kindness to empower every learner

Secondary students at Madinat Khalifa programmed Misty the Robot to help primary learners with dyslexia demonstrate their understanding without relying on written text. This project combined coding, empathy, and teamwork to make learning more inclusive and empowering for all students.

Gharaffa Campus Wins Clear Flag Award for Student Safety | Compass International School Doha - Flying the Clear Flag

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Flying the Clear Flag

Compass International School Doha’s Gharaffa Campus has been awarded the prestigious Clear Flag Award by Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, recognising its safe, supportive, and values-driven environment. This honour celebrates the school’s strong partnership with families, commitment to high-quality education, and dedication to student wellbeing.

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Compass International School Doha Launches New Era of Performing Arts

Compass International School Doha is entering a new era of performing arts with the appointment of a new Director of Performing Arts. The first major production, Disney’s High School Musical, directed by Chantelle Fagan with support from Jake Starkie, Dana Rais, Junior Fatai, and Casey Riley, will showcase the creativity, talent, and collaboration of our students. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to world-class performing arts education, strengthened by its exclusive partnership with The Juilliard School.

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A new era of sport arrives at Compass International School

Compass International School has partnered with White Oryx Academy to bring world-class coaching in football, basketball, and swimming to all three campuses. Guided by the values of commitment, fair play, teamwork, and diversity, this partnership helps students build confidence, develop new skills, and form lifelong connections through the power of sport.