Opportunities

The objective is to identify, recognize, promote and reward the exemplary students across the school. The best student in every section of every Grade will be recognized as the ‘STAR STUDENT’ on a monthly basis.

The school regularly prepares students for various competitions such as Elocution, Debates, Choral Singing, Performing Arts, Painting, General Quiz, Math Quiz, STEM and Robotics etc. and are trained by committed and talented staff.

All classes go on local one-day edutainment trips to interesting places within the U.A.E. as per Ministry regulations.

The school puts up cultural shows on various events like the Graduation Day, Annual Prize Day, Primary Concert, Special Assemblies and U.A.E. National Day. 

Parent involvement and deeper engagement in their ward’s school life is a norm at GMS. This parental support is vital in enhancing learning in children, GEMS 3 a-day programme: TALK, SHARE and ENCOURAGE equips every parent to partake in their child’s all- round development.

Purposeful Parent Engagement activities like Orientations, Open Houses, Science Week, Special Assemblies, School Events and Competitions are on-going. Talk Shows, Debates, Art Extravaganza, Storytelling, Quiz, Public Speaking and STEM Workshops are well received and have had a huge footfall of enthusiastic parents.

Physical Education is an integral part of the curriculum. Students of Grade 3 upwards are also coached in Cricket, Basketball, Football, Table Tennis, Swimming, Roller Skating, Chess, Badminton and Athletics during the afternoon activities. The KG and Primary students put up Sports and Drill Displays every year in which each and every child participates. InterHouse competition in all major games, athletics and swimming are conducted annually in the sub-divisions (Grades 5 to 12) and teams represent the school in the Inter-school Sports/Games meets organized by other reputed Schools / Institutions and CBSE.

OLYMPIAD: This is a whole school programme that challenges and helps build students’ skills in  Math,  Science,  Spelling  and  General  Knowledge.

JAM: Just a Minute is a whole school initiative aimed at improving public speaking and communication skills of students.

The Eco-Club at GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah aims to raise awareness on environmental issues and sustainable development through activities integrated into the curriculum. Environmental awareness and action, forms an intrinsic part of the culture and ethos of the school for all stakeholders, namely, the pupils, staff and our parent community. The specific objectives of the Club are to:

• Improve the school’s environment by planting trees around the school.
• Reduce litter and waste.
• Reduce the use of energy and water through enforcement
• Promote healthy lifestyles.
• Participate in the Earth Hour and other community programmes and contribute positively to global well-being.

The Eco-advocates of our Go Green Club from KG to the Senior School take responsibility to do a daily check of the classrooms for littering, switching off the lights, air conditioners and computers when not in use, recycle and reuse waste, and reduce the use of water. A year round campaign for collection of cans, paper, and plastic bottles is undertaken.

The mission of the Eco - Club is to ensure that all our pupils and staff demonstrate the 4 Rs which are- Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Refuse, in their day-to-day life. Education for the Planet is undoubtedly an integral part of our curricular and co-curricular activities, thus preparing our pupils for the 21st  century.

Our afternoon Self Enhancement Programme (SEP) is integral to the school curriculum. It is designed for students of Grades 3 to 12. The programme allows students to explore their innate interests and sets them out on a path of lifelong creativity, exploration, and curiosity. The Self Enhancement Programme for Grades 3 to 8 combines enjoyable learning and leadership opportunities with talent and self-esteem building activities. All the activities are facilitated and supported by suitably qualified staff. Students of Grade 9 attend academic support and reinforcement sessions in all core subjects with one game/activity of their choice. Students of Grades 10, 11 and 12 attend classes for academic support, reinforcement sessions and subject practicals. Our students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities:

The Kindergarten Self Enhancement Programme (KSEP) is designed to encourage and develop the personality, talent, creativity and imagination of our Kindergarteners. Activities include Roller Skating, Football, Cricket, Fun with Coding, Eurhythmics, Art & Craft, Story Time, Drama and Theatre, Free Play, Imaginarium, Music and Yoga for Little Chefs, Spell Bee and STEM Activities.