CENTURY Student Spotlight – Zakariya from GEMS Wellington International School
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This week we are thrilled to be celebrating Zakariya, a Year 5 pupil at GEMS Wellington. Here’s what his class teacher, Mrs Moghal, had to say:
I’d like to nominate Zakariya for the CENTURY Spotlight this week. He has been working incredibly hard, completing all his targets and consistently pushing himself to take on new challenges. His dedication and perseverance truly deserve recognition!
Watch the video to hear about what Zakariya likes most about the platform:
Zakariya adds: “Doing an assignment on CENTURY feels like a mission – when you finish it all, you feel proud and like you’ve achieved something. If you don’t, it pushes you to keep going and try again.”
To learn more about embedding CENTURY in your international school, click here.
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