--- title: WSO Blog | Primary description: Primary | WSO Blog --- - [![Click](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/assets-2025/Click.svg) Apply Now ](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/apply-now) - [![book_a_tour](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/assets-2025/Calendar.svg) Book a Tour ](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/book-a-tour) - [![get_a_call_back](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/assets-2025/Callback.svg) Request a Callback ](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/get-a-call-back) ![more-rounded](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/RDS/more-rounded.svg) - [![Click](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/assets-2025/Click.svg) Apply Now ](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/apply-now) - [![book_a_tour](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/assets-2025/Calendar.svg) Book a Tour ](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/book-a-tour) - [![get_a_call_back](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/hubfs/assets-2025/Callback.svg) Request a Callback ](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/get-a-call-back) # Blogs ## primary [Primary](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/primary) June 2025 #### [How Primary Builds Independence – One Step at a Time](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/how-primary-builds-independence-one-step-at-a-time) Starting Primary school is a major transition in a child’s life — and at GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis, we know how to make it feel exciting... [Read More](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/how-primary-builds-independence-one-step-at-a-time) June 2025 #### [7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning Outside the Classroom](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/7-ways-to-support-your-childs-learning-outside-the-classroom) Learning doesn't stop at the school gates. Here are seven simple but powerful ways to support your child’s learning at home and beyond: [Read More](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/7-ways-to-support-your-childs-learning-outside-the-classroom) May 2025 #### [Life as WSO Primary Principal - A Journey of Purpose, Passion, and Pride](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/life-as-wso-primary-principal-a-journey-of-purpose-passion-and-pride) Every day I walk through the gates of GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis, I am reminded of what a privilege it is to lead such a vibrant, dynamic... [Read More](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/life-as-wso-primary-principal-a-journey-of-purpose-passion-and-pride) May 2025 #### [Choosing Your First School in Dubai](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/choosing-your-first-school-in-dubai) Moving to a new city is an exciting adventure, especially when selecting the right school for your child. [Read More](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/choosing-your-first-school-in-dubai) ##### Categories - [Nursery](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/nursery) - [Outdoor Learning](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/outdoor-learning) - [Secondary](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/secondary) - [Performing Arts & Theatre Tech](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/performing-arts-theatre-tech) - [Primary](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/primary) - [Foundation Stage](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/foundation-stage) - [Post-16](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/post-16) - [Sports](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/sports) - [Academic Results](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/tag/academic-results) ##### Popuplar Blogs ##### [GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis Celebrates Record-Breaking A-level and BTEC Results for Class of 2025](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/gems-wellington-academy-silicon-oasis-celebrates-record-breaking-a-level-and-btec-results-for-class-of-2025) [READ MORE](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/gems-wellington-academy-silicon-oasis-celebrates-record-breaking-a-level-and-btec-results-for-class-of-2025) ##### [A-Level, IB or BTEC? 5 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Path](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/a-level-ib-or-btec) [READ MORE](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/a-level-ib-or-btec) ##### [7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning Outside the Classroom](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/7-ways-to-support-your-childs-learning-outside-the-classroom) [READ MORE](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/7-ways-to-support-your-childs-learning-outside-the-classroom) ##### [Why Play Matters: The Power of Play in Forest School and at Home](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/why-play-matters-the-power-of-play-in-forest-school-and-at-home) [READ MORE](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/why-play-matters-the-power-of-play-in-forest-school-and-at-home) ##### [Beyond the Classroom — Enrichment and Leadership in Sixth Form](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/beyond-the-classroom-enrichment-and-leadership-in-sixth-form) [READ MORE](https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/wso-blog/beyond-the-classroom-enrichment-and-leadership-in-sixth-form) ## school admissions Nursery to Post-16 apply now