Day in the life of Ashley Fitzgibbons, head of Dubai boarding at Swiss International School – in pictures

Ashley Fitzgibbons, head of boarding at Swiss International School Dubai, at the canteen on campus. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Ashley Fitzgibbons, head of boarding at Swiss International School Dubai, at the canteen on campus. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The Swiss International School caters for boys and girls
The Swiss International School caters for boys and girls
Ms Fitzgibbons turns on the radio for 20 minutes in morning before breakfast
Ms Fitzgibbons turns on the radio for 20 minutes in morning before breakfast
Ms Fitzgibbons checking the fridge in the girls' boarding block
Ms Fitzgibbons checking the fridge in the girls' boarding block
Ms Fitzgibbons meets nursing staff in the school's sports clinic
Ms Fitzgibbons meets nursing staff in the school's sports clinic
The day includes many phone calls
The day includes many phone calls
Ms Fitzgibbons speaks to pupils throughout the school day
Ms Fitzgibbons speaks to pupils throughout the school day
The job involves much administration
The job involves much administration
Ms Fitzgibbons inspects rooms in the girls' block
Ms Fitzgibbons inspects rooms in the girls' block
Ms Fitzgibbons with Angela Arnold, deputy head academic at the school
Ms Fitzgibbons with Angela Arnold, deputy head academic at the school
Ms Fitzgibbons speaks to the HR official at the school
Ms Fitzgibbons speaks to the HR official at the school
Ms Fitzgibbons speaks to Ashfaq Khan, head of facility at the girls' boarding block
Ms Fitzgibbons speaks to Ashfaq Khan, head of facility at the girls' boarding block