Sharjah English School marks its 50th anniversary - in pictures

  • The first batch of pupils at Sharjah English School in 1974 perform a Christmas Nativity play. Photo: Sharjah English School
    The first batch of pupils at Sharjah English School in 1974 perform a Christmas Nativity play. Photo: Sharjah English School
  • Pupils at Sharjah English School in Dasman, Sharjah. It moved there in 1975. Photo: Sharjah English School
    Pupils at Sharjah English School in Dasman, Sharjah. It moved there in 1975. Photo: Sharjah English School
  • The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, opens Sharjah English School in 1975. David Eldon, one of the school's founders, is on the left. Photo: Sharjah English School
    The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, opens Sharjah English School in 1975. David Eldon, one of the school's founders, is on the left. Photo: Sharjah English School
  • Pupils travelled to see Queen Elizabeth II when she visited the UAE in 1979, in a bus loaned by the Al Ghurair group. Photo: Sharjah English School
    Pupils travelled to see Queen Elizabeth II when she visited the UAE in 1979, in a bus loaned by the Al Ghurair group. Photo: Sharjah English School
  • Marie Gladstone, the first headmistress of Sharjah English School. She turned 100 in 2025 and now lives in the UK. Photo: Sharjah English School
    Marie Gladstone, the first headmistress of Sharjah English School. She turned 100 in 2025 and now lives in the UK. Photo: Sharjah English School
  • Afsar Khan, operations assistant, and Sharanjit Singh, site supervisor, open a time capsule buried by pupils in 1999. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Afsar Khan, operations assistant, and Sharanjit Singh, site supervisor, open a time capsule buried by pupils in 1999. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Shiobhain Brady, head of primary, reveals what is in the time capsule as Sharjah English School marks its 50th year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Shiobhain Brady, head of primary, reveals what is in the time capsule as Sharjah English School marks its 50th year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Pupils watch as Ms Brady reveals the contents. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Pupils watch as Ms Brady reveals the contents. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Darren Coulson, the school's principal. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Darren Coulson, the school's principal. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Khan has worked at the school since the 1970s. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Khan has worked at the school since the 1970s. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Singh has worked there since 2000. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Singh has worked there since 2000. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • To mark 50 years, the school has planted 50 trees. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    To mark 50 years, the school has planted 50 trees. Chris Whiteoak / The National