Roya's Back to School Event 2026 | First Day Highlights
The first day of school can be stressful for parents and students alike, but Royat Al-Ebtikar International School focused on making Monday 31st fun for everyone. From the very first day of school for the first year students to the last day of primary school for our oldest students, everyone at Roya was about to relax and enjoy the back to school event.
School welcome programme
A programme of interactive stations gave children opportunities to share their feelings, spend time with classmates, and look ahead to the new year. Additionally, students were able to interact with their teachers and classmates and become comfortable with their learning environment.
Student enthusiasm
Students were excited about the photo station - taking first-day photos with their friends and a fun backgrounds. Students also received small gifts, which kept the atmosphere pleasant. An interactive magician’s performance received enthusiastic participation from students. The students were wowed by the show - but the magic didn’t stop there.
One of the most useful stations allowed students to express their feelings about the new school year. The station helped the students feel more focused and find a sense of belonging, giving them a supportive space to express their feelings about returning to school.
Students were encouraged to think about their futures at the wish station. Thinking about the coming year, students wrote down their hopes and goals for the coming year and put them in the
Wish Box. These thought-filled plans give students a focus they can revisit during the school year.
Primary school Back to School Participation and outcomes
From all reports, students actively participated in all parts of the programme and had a wonderful time. The activities did what the Roya school administrators wanted: it created a reassuring start to the school year.
The event could not have been possible without the cooperation among the teaching and administrative teams. Everything was planned, from taking photographs to document the day, to keeping students moving throughout the different stations.
Returning to school can result in a lot of emotions for children and parents.
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Back to School for primary aged students
Teachers and staff at Roya worked hard to give students a memorable and happy celebration to start the school year. Emotional health was a primary focus of the day.
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