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One pupil said taking part in the classes was 'affirming' and helped her feel 'more confident'
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At South View School in Dubai, 15-year-old girls are taught how to change car tyres, among other key life skills. All photos: South View School
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One pupil said learning how to change a tyre gave her 'a sense of independence'
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Cooking classes are on the agenda at the school's club
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Elizabeth McCullough, South View's head of science, launched the club to give pupils hands-on world experience and boost confidence
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Mrs McCullough said the club was a starting point and she would include male pupils in the activities as well
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One pupil said taking part in the classes was 'affirming' and helped her feel 'more confident'
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At South View School in Dubai, 15-year-old girls are taught how to change car tyres, among other key life skills. All photos: South View School
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One pupil said learning how to change a tyre gave her 'a sense of independence'
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Cooking classes are on the agenda at the school's club
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Elizabeth McCullough, South View's head of science, launched the club to give pupils hands-on world experience and boost confidence
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Mrs McCullough said the club was a starting point and she would include male pupils in the activities as well
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One pupil said taking part in the classes was 'affirming' and helped her feel 'more confident'
From changing tyres to cooking classes: How UAE schools are teaching pupils life skills
Plan designed to prepare young people for life beyond the classroom
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