GEPS Moment of Delight
Get to know our students and staff!
Aya Saouda
1/2 Bula
When do you feel the happiest while you are at school?
- When its a fun day
What's your favourite thing to do that always makes you feel joyful?
- I like staying at school
What is your favourite food that brings you joy?
- Cucumber
What is your favourite game and who do you like to play with?
- Playing Hide and Seek or Tips with my friend Mariam
What's something that made you smile big today?
- When I was coming to school
Can you think of a time someone made you feel happy?
- When my mum wakes me up early in the morning, so I can come to school
Which of your qualities can bring happiness to others?
- I'm helpful
What is your favourite place to visit or have a holiday at?
- My grandmother’s house
Rahee Dhadankar
1/2 Bula
When do you feel the happiest while you are at school?
- When there are fun things happening
What's your favourite thing to do that always makes you feel joyful?
- Playing Lego and going to the park
What is your favourite food that brings you joy?
- Cucumber
What is your favourite game and who do you like to play with?
- Playing Roblox with my mum & dad
What's something that made you smile big today?
- My mum gave me seaweed and a small gift this morning
Can you think of a time someone made you feel happy?
- My friend Sarah, she is always playing fun games with me
Which of your qualities can bring happiness to others?
- I can suggest fun games to my friends
What is your favourite place to visit or have a holiday at?
- Swimming pool & beach
Najah Achrakie
Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten
What makes you feel the happiest when you are at GEPS?
- Seeing students engaged and excited about learning makes me happiest.
What's your favourite thing to do that always makes you feel joyful?
- Spending time in the classroom creates a fun, supportive environment, especially when we laugh together during a lesson or activity.
What is your favourite food that brings you joy?
- A good cup of coffee and a slice of cake — especially on a Friday afternoon after a big week!
If joy were a colour, what colour would it be, and why?
- Joy would be orange — vibrant, full of energy, and hard to ignore.
What's something that made you smile big today?
- One of my kindergarten students was able to use the success criteria to help him write a great sentence!
Can you think of a time someone made you feel happy?
- A colleague surprised me with a coffee in the morning.
Which of your qualities can bring happiness to others?
- I try to bring a calm, positive presence to my classroom and staffroom. I think being a good listener and encouraging others can make a big difference.
What is your favourite place to visit or have a holiday at?
- Anywhere by the water — whether it's the beach or a quiet lake. It helps me reset, reflect, and return feeling refreshed.