GNS Family Festival

About the event

Join us at the GNS Community & Family Festival as we celebrate faith, family and community at the end of the academic year, with an open invitation to bring your friends and family.

Discover a school rooted in Emirati values, enriched by strong Arabic and Islamic foundations, and guided by academic ambition. Meet our Leadership Team and learn how we nurture confident, well-rounded learners through the National Curriculum for England, and securing a place for 2026–2027.

Families attending with a prospective family will also receive a bonus entry into our prize draw.

Event Flow

4:00pm – 4:30pm

Arrival & Registration

• Arabic coffee and dates
• UAE Passport issued to every family
• Student ambassadors welcome guests
• Interactive stations open

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Auditorium Programme – Session 1

4:30pm – 4:40pm

• Welcome from Principal
• Student Leadership Welcome

4:40pm – 4:55pm

• Qur'an Recitation Showcase

4:55pm – 5:15pm

• Arabic Poetry, Nasheed and Cultural Performances

5:15pm – 6:15pm

Community Station Experience

Families visit stations and collect stamps in their UAE Passport.

Station 1: Faith & Identity

Qur'an Competition

• Primary and Secondary finalists
• Islamic values displays
• Student reflections

Station 2: Taste of the UAE

Food Technology Showcase

• Traditional Emirati dishes prepared by students
• Student explanations of heritage and cultural significance
• Family tasting opportunities

Station 3: Future UAE Innovation Hub

• Robotics demonstrations
• Coding projects
• AI-generated UAE artwork
• Student technology leaders

Station 4: UAE Community Message Wall

"My Hope for the UAE"

• Students, parents and visitors write messages and aspirations
• Display becomes a lasting community artwork

Station 5: Arabic Language & Culture

• Arabic calligraphy
• Storytelling
• Arabic reading challenge
• Student cultural exhibits

6:15pm – 7:00pm

Auditorium Programme – Session 2

6:15pm – 6:30pm

• Student Leadership Presentations
• "What GNS Means to Me"

6:30pm – 6:45pm

• Qur'an Competition Final & Recognition

6:45pm – 6:55pm

• UAE Passport Prize Draw

6:55pm – 7:00pm

• Closing Remarks