Students and teachers at the National Charity School Primary are in for a pleasant surprise when they return to their classes on Monday. Their school has undergone a comprehensive transformation, featuring refurbished furniture and newly painted murals adorning the walls.
Dubai Cares, in collaboration with Alec Holdings, orchestrated this volunteer activity as part of its Volunteer Emirates: School Refurbishment initiative. The event united volunteers dedicated to improving the school's infrastructure and fostering a more conducive learning environment.
Over the weekend, volunteers assembled desks, installed new school furniture, and set up sensory rooms tailored to the needs of students with learning challenges. The school fence also became a canvas for creativity, with volunteers painting educational murals that not only enhance the surroundings but also serve as educational tools for students.
Abdulla Alshehhi, chief operating officer at Dubai Cares, stated: “We have provided the school with a wide array of essential resources and equipment to ensure an enriching and inclusive learning environment for all students.” He highlighted the refurbishments, which include the installation of 25 open storage cabinets in each classroom to offer students a place to store their belongings. “Additionally, we have supplied 120 tables across all classrooms to accommodate the learning needs of 800 students, including 63 students of determination. We have also equipped the teaching staff with new workspaces by providing 12 desks, six teacher cabinets, and chairs for an organized and productive environment.”
One of the significant highlights of the refurbishment was the installation of educational murals throughout the school, “designed to inspire creativity and curiosity in the students,” according to Alshehhi.
“For students of determination, we have specifically focused on enhancing the sensory rooms. These rooms are equipped with three dedicated storage cabinets and padding for both the floors and walls to ensure safety and comfort,” Alshehhi explained. The sensory rooms also feature specialized educational tools designed to provide sensory stimulation for students with special needs, making the learning process more inclusive and supportive.
John Deep, chief operating officer of Alec Holdings, a Dubai-based construction company, noted that many of their employees volunteered their time and skills. “It's just part of our initiative to give back to the community. We take such things very seriously and look forward to further collaborating with Dubai Cares to continue enhancing the educational experience for students,” Deep said.
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