Horizon English School has specially adapted its health and safety protocols to create a unique educational environment for its young learners, centred on its “safety first, safe all the time” approach. All facets of the school day are aimed at positively reinforcing independent learning, development of gross motor skills, mental wellbeing and physical exercise in a safe and secure setting.
Ian Wallace, Headteacher at Horizon English School says, “As parents, our greatest concern is the wellbeing and safety of our children. At Horizon English School, all teachers and staff are working rigorously to ensure our young students are in a safe and protected environment, unhindered by the pandemic. Students may take some time adjusting to the ‘new normal’, which is why we have incorporated fun activities that focus on physical exercise and mental stimulants that can offset their frustration tenfold. We believe the more children move, the happier they are.”
Horizon English School has transformed the central areas of its Jumeirah campus into safe ‘bubbles’ for up to 10 children each, allowing them to move and play while social distancing and developing their gross motor skills by learning cross-curricular lessons through the idea of being active. Its younger learners begin their school day by reciting the fun and quirky ‘Bubble Song’
“Blow your bubble, blow your bubble, make it round, make it round, put yourself inside it, put yourself inside it, then sit down, then sit down…”
The catchy song incorporates actions and visuals to develop motor skills and support young learners understand the concept of social distancing in a fun and interactive manner.