Look: Dubai volunteers paint murals, assemble desks in complete school makeover

Students and teachers at the National Charity School Primary will be in for a surprise when they return to their classes on Monday. Their school has undergone a complete transformation, from refurbished furniture to newly painted murals on the walls.

Dubai Cares, in partnership with Alec, organised this volunteer activity as part of its Volunteer Emirates: School Refurbishment initiative.

The event brought together volunteers, all focused on enhancing the school's infrastructure and creating a better environment for learning.

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Volunteers spent their weekend morning assembling desks, installing new school furniture, and setting up the sensory rooms to cater to the needs of students with learning challenges. The school fence was also a canvas for creativity, with volunteers painting educational murals that not only beautify the environment but also serve as a learning tool for students.

Abdulla Alshehhi, chief operating officer at Dubai Cares, said: “We have provided the school with a wide range of essential resources and equipment to ensure an enriching and inclusive learning environment for all students.”

He mentioned the refurbishments, which include the installation of 25 open storage cabinets in each classroom to give students a place to store their belongings. “In addition, we have supplied 120 tables across all classrooms to accommodate the learning needs of 800 students, including 63 students of determination. We have also equipped the teaching staff with new workspaces by providing 12 desks, six teacher cabinets, and chairs for an organized and productive environment.”

One of the major highlights of the refurbishment was the installation of educational murals throughout the school, “designed to inspire creativity and curiosity in the students,” said Alshehhi.

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