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