Our School is More thAN a Building
Ash Mount School’s campus is a place where children sit at the centre of every decision. Spaces are flexible and connected so learning and teaching flow from classroom to library; lab to theatre; studio to pitch. Built to be at the centre of the Mudon community; guided by our vision: learn with purpose, live with compassion, lead with courage.
How do classrooms build confidence and curiosity?
Flexible rooms with adaptable furniture, natural colours and light give students space to learn with purpose; displays build language and independence; zones for creativity, discussion or quiet thinking enable enquiry. Learning and teaching blend guided enquiry, modelling, dialogue and hands on projects; progress is made visible and celebrated; feedback is timely; support and stretch are personalised.
How does performance grow voice and confidence?
A flexible black box theatre where students script, devise and perform; from Khaleeji storytelling to classical and contemporary pieces. Learning and teaching build voice, movement and ensemble; students plan, rehearse and reflect; they give and receive kind, specific critique; public showcases grow presence and pride; links to literature, language and civic themes deepen understanding.
How do libraries nurture reading and research?
Calm, welcoming spaces for stories and study; the primary library builds early reading with picture books, phonics resources and enquiry corners; the secondary library and reading garden support research with curated collections, journals and safe databases; librarians teach search, note making and citation; reading circles, author visits and quiet zones build habits, focus and joy.
How do labs turn ideas into discovery?
Specialist labs for biology, chemistry and physics; safe, well equipped benches and prep rooms; clear routines for handling apparatus and recording results. Learning and teaching centre on experiment and evidence; students plan fair tests, collect and interpret data, and connect big ideas to challenges in the UAE such as renewable energy and water stewardship; cross links with design, technology and ethics deepen understanding.
How does movement support learning and health?
Indoor and outdoor facilities for athletics, team sports and active play; inclusive programmes with daily movement. Learning and teaching in PE build physical literacy, teamwork and resilience; competitive sport and inter school fixtures develop pride and fair play; every pupil pursues personal bests. Guided by compassion and courage, pupils support others, try new activities and take wise risks; healthy habits last for life.
How do we give every child a voice?
An open air amphitheater for poetry, storytelling, debate and cultural celebration; pupils plan, rehearse and present; they learn audience skills and kind, specific feedback. Confidence, clarity and presence grow; links to Arabic, English and social studies strengthen civic understanding. Guided by courage and compassion, pupils speak up and listen well.
How does food bring us together?
Welcoming dining spaces with balanced, freshly prepared menus; simple food education woven through the day. Menus reflect Emirati heritage and international nutrition standards; pupils learn about healthy choices, food miles and responsible waste; mealtimes build community, conversation and care.
How do older pupils prepare for what comes next?
A calm senior common room for study, mentoring and planning; a wellbeing space; and a Futures Hub for university, careers and service guidance. Pupils develop independence and self management; they organise revision, practise leadership and prepare thoughtfully for future pathways.
How do we support emotional wellbeing?
A welcoming wellbeing hub with private rooms for one to one and small group support. Pupils build balance and confidence; they learn practical strategies for friendship, transitions and managing emotion so learning and teaching can flourish.
How do we honour faith and reflection?
Separate, respectful prayer rooms for male and female students, staff, families and visitors. Space for daily prayer and quiet reflection; spiritual wellbeing supports identity, connection and calm.
How does creativity unlock thinking?
Light filled art and design studios for drawing, painting, digital media and three dimensional work; a dedicated 3D space for sculpture and models. Pupils explore ideas with care; refine technique; and develop a personal voice inspired by our diverse community and sustainability.
How does movement help expression?
Bright dance studios for rhythm, storytelling and performance. From Pre KG movement as early writing to expressive dance in interdisciplinary units of enquiry, pupils build coordination, discipline and confidence; they learn to communicate feelings and ideas without words.
How do living classrooms grow responsibility?
Wadi inspired planters with local plants and food crops turn courtyards into gardens. Pupils test eco friendly methods, design simple irrigation and link science, design and service; they practise stewardship through real tasks that matter.
