{"id":11712,"date":"2024-07-13T20:56:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T20:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/?page_id=11712"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:44:32","slug":"principals-welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/principals-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal&#8217;s Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<section  class=\"bg-video-wrap hero section hero--centertext   \" style='background: url(https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/08\/HeaderRepton-Nad-Al-Sheba-ADMINISTRATION-02232024_100831-1.webp) center ;background-size:cover ;'>\n                <div class=\"bg-overlay\" ><\/div>\n                <div class=\"overlay\" >\n                  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n\n                        <div class=\"caption text-start\"><div class=\"component sub-heading\" >\n                              <h1 class=\"display-h1\">Principal's Message<\/h1>\n                            <\/div><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/section><div class='row  m-x-0 breadcrumb-wrap ' style=''><div class='container-fluid' >\n                <nav aria-label='breadcrumb'><ol class=\"breadcrumb mt-3\">\n                  <li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Principal&#8217;s Welcome<\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n              <\/nav>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n    <section  style='' class=\"section  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInUp slideInUp   container-width   \" ><div class=\"container-fluid \"><div class=\"row   \"><div class=\" col-lg-4 col-md-4   img-portrait\" ><div class=\"component link\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_2841\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/07\/Principal-Michael-Bloy.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8   \"><div class=\"component mb-1 mt-0  radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h6  fst-normal\">A Warm Welcome to Repton Dubai<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\">As one of the few truly international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai seamlessly combines the esteemed reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nOur vision is to be a world-class school dedicated to wellbeing, excellence, and opportunity for all. Repton\u2019s philosophy of collaborating closely with parents ensures your child embarks on a successful and fulfilling future. Reptonians, ranging from ages 3 to 18, benefit from world-class facilities, talented UK-trained staff, and innovative learning experiences within our stunning campus in Nad Al Sheba. Your child\u2019s ambition and educational journey are further enriched by an extensive programme that includes overseas trips, inspirational speakers, bespoke careers advice, leadership opportunities, and connections with our worldwide Repton Alumni network.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nOur exceptional care and guidance foster future leaders who demonstrate empathy, confidence, entrepreneurialism, and a growth mindset. 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