Rationale
The Student Council at Diyafah International School serves as a vital platform for student empowerment and leadership development. Primarily, it acts as a liaison between the student body and the school administration, enabling students to have a voice in school affairs. The council's objectives include initiating, implementing, and completing projects and activities beneficial to the school, students, faculty, and the wider community.
The Student Council provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills by organizing and managing various school activities and service projects. Through these activities, students learn to work collaboratively, addressing school issues and organizing events, which fosters a sense of responsibility and community engagement.
Our Student Council plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall school environment by promoting school spirit and creating a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere. By providing a platform for diverse voices and ideas, it contributes to a more dynamic and engaging school experience for all students.
Diyafah International School – Student Council
The main functions of the Student Council are:
- Representation: Acting as the voice for the entire student body, Student Councils represent student interests, concerns, and perspectives to the school administration and sometimes at district or civic events.
- Leadership Development: Providing students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, including organizing, managing, and leading various school initiatives and projects
- Organizing School Activities and Events: Student Councils are responsible for planning and executing school activities, events, and service projects, fostering a vibrant and engaging school community
- School Improvement: Initiating and implementing projects and activities that benefit and enhance the school environment, contributing to the welfare of students, faculty, and the overall school community
- Promoting Democratic Processes: Operating on parliamentary procedures, Student Councils allow students to present ideas, vote, and participate in decision-making processes, thus promoting democratic values and active citizenship within the school setting
Context
Diyafah International School is a proud member of the Abu Dhabi community of schools. One of the main roles of any school is to prepare its’ students for a full, active and positive integration with the society in which the school is placed. In our context, we are located in the most prestigious United Arab of Emirates. Therefore, our school is required to teach students about the values, traditions, culture and special benefits of living, working and studying in our host country. For Emirati nationals, and for non-Emirati residents, this is an opportunity to enjoy, appreciate and learn about the values, culture, history and traditions of the country in which we live, work and learn.
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Culture |
Arabic Language |
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History of the United Arab Emirates |
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Heritage of the United Arab Emirates |
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Values |
Respect |
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Compassion |
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Global Understanding |
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Citizenship |
Belonging |
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Volunteering |
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Conservation |
Student Council Structure 2024-25
Student Council representation has extended in the 2024-25 academic year to include representation from Years 1-5.
DIS Student Leadership Team 2024/2025
Secondary Student Council Members – led by Mr Paul Livingstone and Ms Gillian Reilly
| SN | Role | DI Code | Student Full Name | Class | Division | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Secondary Head Boy |
DI1452 |
Nezar Mustafa Shakra |
Y13 |
B |
Male |
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2 |
Secondary Head Girl |
DI3192 |
Eden India Franks |
Y13 |
G |
Female |
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3 |
Secondary Vice-Head Boy |
DI3171 |
Marwan Ahmed Mossa Abdelmeged Mossa |
Y12 |
B |
Male |
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4 |
Secondary Vice-Head Girl |
DI2452 |
Palak Mathur Mohit Mathur |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
|
5 |
Student Council Member |
DI3017 |
Gabriel Bharat Franks |
Y11 |
B |
Male |
|
6 |
Student Council Member |
DI3512 |
Riyaa Reuban |
Y11 |
G |
Female |
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7 |
Student Council Member |
DI3580 |
Emalthia Moyahabo Makgato |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
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8 |
Student Council Member |
DI3524 |
Sarah David Ambrose David Ambrose |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
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9 |
Student Council Member |
DI0644 |
Rhianna Monique Cullano Suratos |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
|
10 |
Student Council Member |
DI1101 |
Ihtisam Mohamed Shamsudeen Mohamd Omer |
Y10 |
B |
Male |
|
11 |
Student Council Member |
DI4388 |
Rama Shakra |
Y10 |
G |
Female |
|
12 |
Student Council Member |
DI2929 |
Riyanthika Anand Kumar |
Y9 |
A |
Female |
|
13 |
Student Council Member |
DI1196 |
Varish Aneshwar Maharaj |
Y9 |
B |
Male |
|
14 |
Student Council Member |
DI3318 |
Aidhan Rahman Azizan |
Y9 |
C |
Male |
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15 |
Student Council Member |
DI0358 |
Hannah Ewomazino Igogo |
Y9 |
D |
Female |
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16 |
Student Council Member |
DI3387 |
Anna Sony Kurian Kurian |
Y8 |
A |
Female |
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17 |
Student Council Member |
DI1583 |
Muhammad Huzaifa Abdul Qadeer Memon |
Y8 |
B |
Male |
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18 |
Student Council Member |
DI3110 |
Hana Hossam Mohamed Abdallah Metwally |
Y8 |
C |
Female |
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19 |
Student Council Member |
DI0738 |
Nouf Mohamed Yaqoob Shaheen Alblooshi |
Y8 |
D |
Female |
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20 |
Student Council Member |
DI3530 |
Mohamed Aarif Mohamed Rafeek |
Y7 |
A |
Male |
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21 |
Student Council Member |
DI1907 |
Kanzia Cynthia Francisca Pereira |
Y7 |
B |
Female |
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22 |
Student Council Member |
DI1961 |
Saif Aziz Hmoud Hamad Alameri |
Y7 |
C |
Male |
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23 |
Student Council Member |
DI3397 |
Sara Mohammad Abdelhafeed Alshawabkeh |
Y7 |
D |
Female |
Primary Student Council Members – led by Mr Shaun Schuit
| SN | Role | DI Code | Student Full Name | Class | Division | Gender |
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1 |
Primary Head Boy |
DI2245 |
Abdullah Amad Muhammad Abou Amad |
Y6 |
C |
Male |
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2 |
Primary Head Girl |
DI2156 |
Akriti Lashena Pradeep Kanth |
Y6 |
A |
Female |
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3 |
Primary Vice-Head Boy |
DI3772 |
Syed Zayyan Ahmed |
Y6 |
A |
Male |
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4 |
Primary Vice-Head Girl |
DI2084 |
Noor Amr Mohamed Elgharabawy |
Y6 |
E |
Female |
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5 |
Student Council Member |
DI3555 |
Kyler Dias Christopher Dias |
Y6 |
C |
Male |
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6 |
Student Council Member |
DI2276 |
Nezar Haddadin |
Y5 |
A |
Male |
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7 |
Student Council Member |
DI2916 |
Salihah Mohamed Infas |
Y5 |
B |
Female |
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8 |
Student Council Member |
DI4269 |
Ayana Dua Ajay Dua |
Y5 |
C |
Female |
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9 |
Student Council Member |
DI2950 |
Khadija Shueb Kokate |
Y4 |
A |
Female |
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10 |
Student Council Member |
DI4099 |
Catherine Sara Renjith Renjith Alex Koshy |
Y4 |
B |
Female |
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11 |
Student Council Member |
DI4381 |
Burhanuddin Mohammedi Vavkundliwala |
Y4 |
C |
Male |
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12 |
Student Council Member |
DI2714 |
Zaara Naaz Shaikh |
Y4 |
A |
Female |
Extended Student Leadership Team
Secondary House Captains & Vice-Captains
| SN | Role | DI Code | Student Full Name | Class | Division | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
House Captain (Falcons) |
DI0318 |
Evangelia Christou |
Y11 |
G |
Female |
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2 |
House Captain (Falcons) |
DI0520 |
Yusuf Mohammed |
Y10 |
B |
Male |
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3 |
House Vice-Captain (Falcons) |
DI4409 |
Hannah Mariam Jacob |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
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4 |
House Vice-Captain (Falcons) |
DI2486 |
Hamid Rauf Abdul Rauf |
Y12 |
B |
Male |
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5 |
House Captain (Eagles) |
DI3903 |
Tvisha Mangesh Shah |
Y11 |
G |
Female |
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6 |
House Captain (Eagles) |
DI0709 |
Rigveda Vijay Suryavanshi |
Y10 |
B |
Male |
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7 |
House Vice-Captain (Eagles) |
DI4425 |
Steve Mathew |
Y12 |
B |
Male |
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8 |
House Vice-Captain (Eagles) |
DI3574 |
Anaya Sohaib Sohaib Kaleem |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
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9 |
House Captain (Harriers) |
DI1139 |
Meha Mary Paul Samuel |
Y11 |
G |
Female |
|
10 |
House Captain (Harriers) |
DI4183 |
Muhammad Huzaifa Khalid Khalid Aziz |
Y11 |
B |
Male |
|
11 |
House Vice Captain (Harriers) |
DI3968 |
Wasay Ahmed Afridi |
Y13 |
B |
Male |
|
12 |
House Vice Captain (Harriers) |
DI0581 |
Stephen Oghenekaro Preston Igogo |
Y11 |
B |
Male |
|
13 |
House Captain (Hawks) |
DI0499 |
Joanne Catherine Manimala |
Y11 |
G |
Female |
|
14 |
House Captain (Hawks) |
DI1486 |
Malek Hossam Abdelhamid Ahmed Hassan Abdelnasser |
Y10 |
B |
Male |
|
15 |
House Vice Captain (Hawks) |
DI3878 |
Praise Kinkin Princess Gana |
Y12 |
G |
Female |
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16 |
House Vice Captain (Hawks) |
DI3365 |
Hamdaan Basheer Ahmaed Mohamed Taj |
Y12 |
B |
Male |
Primary House Captains & Vice Captains
| SN | Role | DI Code | Student Full Name | Class | Division | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
House Captain (Falcons) |
DI2394 |
Azmia Ammar Syed Ammar Zaidi |
Y6 |
E |
Female |
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2 |
House Vice-Captain (Falcons) |
DI4271 |
Insiya Thekawala |
Y5 |
C |
Female |
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3 |
House Captain (Eagles) |
DI3414 |
Abiha Umair Umair Ahmad |
Y6 |
E |
Female |
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4 |
House Vice-Captain (Eagles) |
DI3378 |
Salim Ibrahim Salim Habib Almaouli |
Y5 |
B |
Male |
|
5 |
House Captain (Harriers) |
DI2789 |
Mattaeh Izabella Raynard |
Y6 |
A |
Female |
|
6 |
House Vice Captain (Harriers) |
DI3038 |
Muhammad Arshman Mohsin Mohsin Atta |
Y5 |
C |
Male |
|
7 |
House Captain (Hawks) |
DI3164 |
Syed Mohammed Abdullah Alam |
Y6 |
C |
Male |
|
8 |
House Vice Captain (Hawks |
DI3610 |
Kenisha Johnson Kurian |
Y5 |
A |
Female |
Green Team– led by Mr Dollie
| SN | Role | DI Code | Student Full Name | Class | Division | Gender |
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1 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3896 |
Aarithya Paul Subir Paul |
Y6 |
A |
Male |
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2 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3839 |
Mohammad Yasaa Khan |
Y6 |
B |
Male |
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3 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI2233 |
Ameya Sudeep Sudeep Surendran |
Y6 |
C |
Female |
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4 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3868 |
Yassin Mohamed Kamel Omar Mohamed Haroun |
Y6 |
D |
Male |
|
5 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3067 |
Judi Maged Aly Aly Aly Sayed Ahmed |
Y6 |
E |
Female |
|
6 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3922 |
Radhika Swar Mohit Kumar |
Y5 |
A |
Female |
|
7 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI4101 |
Muhammad Umer Danish Danish Shakil |
Y5 |
B |
Male |
|
8 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3208 |
Hayah Fatimah Nishad |
Y5 |
C |
Female |
|
9 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI2928 |
Asad Ullah Amir Nadeem |
Y4 |
B |
Male |
|
10 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI3648 |
Hasandu Hirusara Galappaththi |
Y4 |
C |
Male |
|
11 |
ECO - Green Team |
DI2754 |
Zubair Hamza Aamir Iqbal |
Y4 |
A |
Male |