Student life at Our School - ASCS Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Student Leadership

Leadership is the ability to inspire positive change by motivating and guiding others toward a shared goal. At ASCS, we believe that every student has the potential to lead, and we provide opportunities that nurture effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, and meaningful connections within our community.

“People who lead—whether or not they have a title—strive to make things better for those around them.” — Mark Sanborn

Student leadership guided towards service learning lies at the heart of everything we do at ASCS. With the support of our dedicated staff, students are empowered to reach their full potential through our leadership program, which ensures that:

Students have a voice and are heard through our Student Council
Peer-to-peer support is encouraged and celebrated
Academic and co-curricular excellence is actively promoted
Self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness are developed
Lifelong leadership skills are built
Students are prepared to succeed in real-world contexts

Leadership in KG

Our educators work closely with our students facilitating self-directed play and work to foster our students’ unique interests allowing for independent pursuits. Leadership is further nurtured through the roles and responsibilities assigned in the class.

Elementary

Our students in Grades 1-5 take on leadership roles through student council with ambassadors for Community, Wellbeing, EHS, along with specialized teams such as our Playground Buddies and Eco Warriors. All groups work to promote not only positive relationships but also to develop students’ soft skills.

Middle School & High School

Students have many opportunities to develop their leadership skills at the American School of Creative Science and beyond. The Student Council is dedicated to providing leadership opportunities for students, providing services to the school and community, and making the lives of students more enjoyable. Students selected for the Student Council are assigned roles and responsibilities which develop their sense of responsibility and confidence.

Students selected for the Student Council are assigned roles and responsibilities which develop their sense of responsibility and confidence. Throughout the year the Ambassadors lead other students in community building activities as well as transitional activities for the incoming Grade 6 classes as well as being buddied up with new students entering ASCS throughout the year to help ensure a smooth transition.

Student Council Body consists of various roles:

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Communication Officer
Class Representatives
Wellbeing Ambassadors
Eco Ambassadors
Inclusion Ambassadors
Library Ambassadors
House Captains

There are many other opportunities for students to engage with the internal and external school community such as through the High School Community Service program, Red Crescent Ambassador program or serving as a Mental Health Ambassador, Eco Ambassador, or Health & Safety Ambassador.

Student extracurricular activities as well as field trips organized are designed to develop personal interests but also to remember their duties towards the community with a focus of service to others.