ACS Abu Dhabi

Programme and experience

The learning experience

The conference is designed around our partnerships and work with the leading schools around the world and is led by senior trainers from SILC, welcoming guest speakers and thought-leaders from emerging industries and international education. An enriching and fun experience to learn and enhance valuable leadership skills through interactive games and activities during which students learn skills including; goal setting, time management, evaluation, communication skills and presentation techniques. All students finish the conference with a personal learning plan identifying the skills they would like to improve and how to accomplish this goal based on their experiences during the workshop and receive a certificate of participation.

Two or three day programme for new and returning students

Students can choose to join for two or three. Each day is designed around a programme which includes engaging workshops and amazing team games and challenges, all run following Covid-19 protection rules.

No pre-existing knowledge or prior experience is necessary for either day, and both days are open to all students with a completely new programme to last year’s.

Day 1: Goal Setting & Time Management Workshop
Students learn strategies to help them accomplish their goals by looking at their relationships with others, their achievement in school, and their accomplishments in the community as well as looking forward to future studies and workplaces.

Day 2: Communication & Conflict Management
Explore the key components of connecting with others, using simple techniques to better understand each other and to improve communication by focusing on listening skills and how to place yourself in someone else’s shoes. Students learn to recognise the five primary responses to conflict, look at how they manage conflict, and explore resolution strategies in different situations.

Day 3: Teamwork and Talent Development
Attentive listening, appreciation/no put downs, team decision making and mutual respect are important aspects that will be discussed and experienced during role playing activities and various fun-filled games. Different stress stimuli are integrated in so students can practice stress management and problem solving techniques. The basics of time management are incorporated in this course to help demonstrate that effective planning and goal setting as a team can make our lives much easier.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Students can choose to enrol for two or three days. This event is open to all ACS students aged 11 to 17 for an intense 2 or 3 days of learning and fun at the beautiful Officers Club in Abu Dhabi. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a unique learning experience, learn about yourself, be inspired and build friendships.

The Programme features:

• Educational workshops focused on goal setting, decision making, time management, planning, optimisation, and communication skills
• Fun team games and challenges with experiential learning experiences where students practice those skills
• Personal feedback from our Senior Trainers on how to implement improvements
• Full catering

Who is welcome?

• Anyone aged 11 to 17 is welcome
• Open to all ACS students, whether or not they have demonstrated leadership skills before

What are your covid-19 measures?

See the Covid-19 Protection Measures section above.

 What do participants finish the conference with?
All participants will receive their own;

• Certificate of Participation
• Personal Action Plan, identifying the leadership skills they would like to improve and how to work towards their goals
• Opportunity for a follow up course or workshop

FEES

The fees are all inclusive, including lunch and healthy snacks and drinks for all diets.
To join two days we offer a special discounted fee of 1.400 AED.
To join three days we offer a special discounted fee of 1.900 AED.

Registration and further information

You can register using the link at the bottom or top of this page. Feel free to reach out to SILC directly at eventmanager@silcacademy.com should you have any questions, we are happy to help!

Kind regards,

Your SILC Academy team