Junior Swim Team Clinches Victory at Hamdan Sports Complex
Repton Al Barsha has achieved a major sporting milestone by being crowned DASSA Swimming Champions 2025. The school secured the coveted Division 1 title at the highly competitive Primary Swim Finals, held at the world-class Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai.
Dominating the DASSA Swimming Finals
Organised by the Dubai Affiliated Schools Sports Association (DASSA), the event brought together more than 60 leading schools from across the city. Repton Al Barsha’s Junior Swim Team, made up of 33 talented students from Years 3 to 6, delivered a series of outstanding performances across individual and relay races. Swimmers earned points ranging from 10 for first place to 1 for tenth place, contributing to the school’s overall score.
Thanks to their consistent excellence in the pool, Repton Al Barsha emerged as the overall Division 1 Champion. This historic win marks the first time the school has captured this title, and notably, it also represents a landmark for the Cognita group, as the first Cognita school to receive this prestigious accolade.
A Landmark Moment for Repton Al Barsha Swimming Team
Principal Chandini Misra expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishment.
“This is a landmark moment for Repton Al Barsha and a reflection of the commitment, discipline and teamwork shown by our students. Securing the Division 1 title at such a competitive level is a significant accomplishment, and we are delighted to see our pupils’ efforts celebrated on such a platform. We’re equally grateful to our dedicated staff and the wider school community for their continued support.”
The championship title not only highlights the students’ talent and hard work but also showcases the strong support from coaches, teachers, and parents. Their combined efforts have helped foster a culture of sporting excellence that continues to grow at Repton Al Barsha.
As the school celebrates this remarkable victory, Repton Al Barsha remains committed to nurturing young athletes, encouraging teamwork, and building confidence through sports. The 2025 DASSA Division 1 title stands as a testament to the school’s dedication to holistic student development, both in the classroom and beyond.
About Repton School Al Barsha
Repton Al Barsha, situated in Dubai Science Park in Al Barsha South, is one of the leading British schools for children aged 3 to 18. It is a sister school of Repton Dubai and Repton Abu Dhabi, 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 which continues to boast a stellar reputation in both the academic and sporting fields.
Repton Al Barsha welcomed its first students in 2014 and mirrors the Repton Family of School’s belief in traditional values, one-to-one pastoral care and the overall holistic development of a child. The curriculum follows the UK National Curriculum for England, enhanced with the elements of the ISEB curriculum and is designed to meet the rigorous standards expected for 11+ and Common Entrance examinations. Repton Al Barsha continues to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion of all students who make progress beyond limits. Year on year, students outperform their projected attainment levels based on their CAT4.
The school features a large campus with outstanding facilities and amenities that contribute towards a child’s development beyond the classroom. Repton Al Barsha is an accredited member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and an ‘IAPS World Hub School’. It was the first school in the UAE, and only the second school globally, to have been given this prestigious status. It has also been accredited as an Apple Distinguished School since 2018 for its use of technology and compelling learning environment that engages students and enhances learning across all of its year groups.
Repton Al Barsha has a ‘Very Good’ rating by KHDA and an ‘Outstanding’ rating by British Schools Overseas (BSO); it has also been accredited with the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). Showcasing its commitment and dedication to educational excellence, Repton Al Barsha achieved a noteworthy ranking in Spear’s Top 100 Schools Index 2024 among the top 5 schools in Dubai and the top 10 schools in the Middle East.
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