Articles & Blogs

The latest offerings from GESS and the global education community.

- 18 Jan 2021
- By Sarah Palmer
What’s next for the education industry?

A lot has changed in the last 12 months, with the education community facing new challenges & uncertainties. Contribute your thoughts to our survey.
- 17 Jan 2021
Boost your financial wellbeing in 2021!

Are you looking to save more money in 2021? Sorcha offers top tips to boost your financial wellbeing.
- 05 Jan 2021
- By Steve Bambury
10 lessons learned in the education community during 2020

2020 – what is left to say about this uniquely challenging and unprecedented year? Steve shares 10 lessons learned in education in the past year.
- 13 Dec 2020
- By Niall Statham
PE Lessons of the Future

This year has been unusual to say the least. Schools went online in March, thrusting the use of technology to the forefront of classrooms.
- 13 Dec 2020
- By Eman Hamshari
Could Exploratory Playfulness Be the Way to Innovate?

“The creative mind is the playful mind. Philosophy is the play and dance of ideas.” - Eric Hoffer
- 13 Dec 2020
- By Steve Bambury
Making Hybrid Learning Work

Schools in the UAE are about to return to a brave new landscape of education. With students returning to campuses for the first time in six months.
- 11 Dec 2020
- By Steve Bambury
Getting the most out of Seesaw during Distance Learning

From logistics, systems and the wellbeing of staff & students, the shift to distance learning has created huge uncertainty for educators.
- 11 Dec 2020
- By Gilda Scarfe
Building Resilience and Mental Strength in the Face of Adversity

Have you noticed how some people just bounce back when they face any challenges or adversities?
- 11 Dec 2020
- By Fiona McKenzie
Preparing to Start University

Moving to university is a big step for a student and also their parents.
- 11 Dec 2020
- By Navin Valrani
Dubai can show the world how schools need to be reopened

Schools in Dubai continue to excel in their distance learning provision relative to their peers across other cities.
- 11 Dec 2020
- By Steve Bambury
5 common distance learning mistakes and how to avoid them

There are a few common mistakes being made by teachers and they’re all things that can be addressed and avoided quite easily.
- 11 Dec 2020
- By Natassja Williams
Reach Out, Connect and Remember

Staff wellbeing can open a can of worms in any school let alone international schools where individuals are at times away from families and friends.