{"id":14850,"date":"2025-08-28T13:08:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/?post_type=school_news&#038;p=14850"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:35:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:35:15","slug":"back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/school-news\/back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School: Building Community and Balance at Repton Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The start of a new school year can bring excitement, nerves, and questions about how to best support your child. In a recent Eye on Education episode on Dubai Eye 103.8, host Helen Farmer welcomed Michael Bloy, the newly appointed Principal of Repton Dubai, to share his vision for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Michael spoke about the importance of strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents, emphasising community, belonging, and shared responsibility. 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