Repton Abu Dhabi recently welcomed former NBA star Joakim Noah to its Fry Campus, offering students a unique opportunity to interact with the basketball legend. Noah, a two-time NBA All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year, engaged with students through a motivational Q&A session and on-court activities, emphasizing the importance of dedication, resilience, and passion in both sports and life.
During his visit, Noah shared personal anecdotes from his 13-season NBA career, highlighting the values that propelled him to success. He stressed the significance of consistent effort, stating, “Every day, I asked myself, ‘Did I get better today?’ Those are the values I try to pass on.” He also cautioned students about the distractions of modern technology, advising them to minimize phone usage during training and games to maintain focus and discipline.
Joakim Noah’s Repton Abu Dhabi visit was part of the NBA’s broader initiative to promote basketball in the UAE, coinciding with events like the NBA 3X Abu Dhabi tournament. His engagement with Repton’s Junior NBA players underscores the school’s commitment to fostering athletic excellence and character development among its students.
Repton Abu Dhabi, known for its holistic approach to education, integrates sports into its curriculum to support students’ physical and personal growth. The school’s participation in the Junior NBA program reflects its dedication to providing students with opportunities to learn from global sports figures and develop essential life skills.
For more information about Repton Abu Dhabi and its programs, visit Repton Abu Dhabi’s official website.
About Repton School Abu Dhabi
Repton School Abu Dhabi, was established in 2013 as a world-class educational institution in the UAE capital. It is a sister school of Repton Dubai and Repton Al Barsha, both in the UAE, as well as a partner school of the reputed Repton School in the United Kingdom, which was founded in 1557 and continues to boast a stellar reputation in both the academic and sporting fields.
Repton Abu Dhabi follows the UK curriculum and offers a holistic approach to education, ensuring “the best for every child” by developing a learning environment where students thrive academically, physically and socially. It was also the first school in the region to become accredited as an Apple Distinguished School in 2016 due to its focus on becoming a Centre of Excellence for digitally fluent teaching and learning.
The school is accommodated across two campuses on Reem Island, over 30,000 sq. metres of space, offering outstanding state-of-the-art learning, recreational and sports facilities. The Repton Foundation School is on Rose Campus, encompassing Nursery (FS1) to Year 1 and boasts airy and bright educational spaces, several multipurpose halls, a library and an indoor swimming pool. Fry Campus, catering to students from Year 2 to Year 13, is designed in a contemporary style with an innovative learning environment and first-rate sports facilities, offering both the GCSE, A-level curricula, and BTEC. Repton Abu Dhabi is rated ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK and ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by BSO.
About Cognita
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of schools that span 16 countries and share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Europe and the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Cognita employs over 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students. Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, to develop all-round academic excellence – equipping young people with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes that prepares them to grow, thrive and find their success in a rapidly evolving world.
Cognita Middle East has nine schools within its portfolio, including: RGS Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi, Horizon English School, Horizon International School, Ranches Primary School and Al Ain English Speaking School in the UAE, and Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait. www.cognita.com
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