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SDAR Learns and Serves

Driven by Purpose; Powered by Apple

Inside SDAR’s Apple Learning Experience

Learning at SDAR is reimagined through Apple technology. With iPads in hand, our students explore ideas, solve real-world problems, and express themselves in powerful new ways — all while staying rooted in our mission: To Learn and To Serve.

Our journey with Apple has been all about making learning more fun, creative, and meaningful. Over time, we have explored new ways to use iPads in the classroom — not just for lessons, but for storytelling, coding, designing, and even helping others. Along the way, our students and teachers have grown into confident digital learners and leaders. This page highlights some of the exciting things we have done on our way to becoming an Apple
Distinguished School.

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INSPIRE

Our journey with Apple begins with a clear vision: preparing students for a dynamic, evolving world by equipping them with the mindset and tools to learn, lead, and serve. Leadership is shared — school leaders model technology integration, teachers design meaningful digital learning experiences, and students step up as Tech Leaders, guiding and supporting their peers. Together, they create a culture of inspiration where learning is purposeful, teaching is innovative, and every voice has the power to lead.

Apple Learning Visits: Discovering, Connecting, Evolving

As part of our journey toward Apple Distinguished School status, SDAR has visited and collaborated with other leading Apple schools. These Apple Learning Visits have inspired us with new ideas, best practices, and real stories of impact — helping us shape a digital learning culture that is both innovative and purposeful. We have also taken part in creative learning sessions at the Apple Store The Exchange TRX, adding even more hands-on experience to our journey.

Apple Champions: Teaching Together, the Apple Way

Apple Champions are the core of our teacher learning community — a team of dedicated educators who support their peers in using iPads creatively and confidently. From designing engaging digital lessons to exploring new Apple tools, they lead with collaboration and care. Through mentoring, sharing, and hands-on workshops, these teacher-leaders help spark innovation across classrooms.

Tech Leader Empowerment Camp: From Learners to Leaders

The Tech Leader Empowerment Camp equips our student Tech Leaders with the skills, confidence, and mindset to support digital learning in the classroom. Through engaging, hands-on sessions, students learn how to troubleshoot, guide peers, and use iPads for creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. These empowered learners become digital role models.

IMAGINE

Students are given opportunities to make choices in how they learn, explore subject-related challenges, and express their understanding in creative ways using iPads. They work together on tasks, discuss ideas, and use technology to present their thinking clearly. Over time, this approach has helped nurture a learning culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful expression.

Genius Hour with iPad: Where Curiosity Meets Creativity

Students are given an hour every week to explore simple, fun projects using Apple tools — learning independently and presenting their ideas through video, design, or coding. Whether it’s telling a story, designing a funny poster, or just exploring a new way to use an Apple app, Genius Hour empowers students to take ownership of their learning with creativity, curiosity, and joy.

Problem-Based Learning with iPad: Exploring Subjects, Solving Problems

Students apply their subject knowledge to real-life challenges using iPads to research, collaborate, and present their solutions. Whether in science, mathematics, languages, or humanities, each project is designed to deepen understanding through inquiry, creativity, and relevance. This approach not only strengthens academic learning — it also encourages students to think critically and apply their knowledge with purpose.

SDAR Creative Studio: Telling Stories, Creating Impact

Students use Apple tools to script, film, and edit their own short documentaries and storytelling projects — capturing real issues, student voices, and creative ideas. Through video production, sound design, and visual storytelling, they express themselves and make an impact, all while building digital media skills that go beyond the classroom.

IMPACT

iPads support students in expressing ideas, documenting progress, and learning in meaningful ways that suit their individual styles. Teachers and leaders reflect on practices to improve teaching and learning, while student work — from digital portfolios to creative projects — highlights steady growth. We celebrate every achievement, because even the small ones matter — they are part of a journey of continuous learning and purposeful progress.

Digital Learning Hub: Reflecting Growth, Showcasing Learning

A personalised digital portfolio where students reflect, document, and showcase their learning journey using Apple tools like Pages, Notes, and Freeform. From brainstorming and goal setting to project journaling and final presentations, the Digital Learning Hub helps students take ownership of their progress — one page at a time.

Celebrating Progress: Growing with Purpose, Through Digital Learning

Through creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, our students are learning with purpose and using technology to make a difference. From winning innovation competitions with augmented reality to performing with GarageBand, these accomplishments show how iPads are empowering students to grow, express themselves, and contribute meaningfully. Each small win reflects our ongoing journey — to learn deeply and serve with impact.

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