We are delighted to share that our very own Principal, Jamie Hughes, has been featured in the latest issue of Education Middle East magazine, one of the region's most respected publications covering K-12 education across the GCC and beyond.
In Volume 5, Issue 2, Jamie contributes to a timely and important feature on BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies and cybersecurity in schools, sharing his perspective alongside fellow educational leaders from across the region.
What Jamie Had to Say
In the article, Jamie offers a grounded, community-focused view on the BYOD debate. He reflects that neither a pure BYOD model nor a fully standardised device approach is universally superior, the right answer depends deeply on a school's context, community, and curriculum needs. At Compass International School Doha, the hybrid model has proven to work well, balancing consistency and equitable access for families.
Jamie also highlights the school's multi-layered approach to responsible device use, including classroom management software that gives teachers real-time visibility over device activity, school-wide content filtering, and safeguarding policies that set clear expectations from day one. He notes the school's use of Smoothwall Monitor, a sophisticated digital safety solution, to actively review student activity and maintain a safe online learning environment, with a dedicated 24/7 monitoring team for serious safeguarding risks.
Why This Matters
Being featured in Education Middle East is a meaningful recognition of the thought leadership happening right here at Compass. Our staff are not only shaping the learning journeys of our students every day. They are contributing to the broader conversations that define the future of education across the region.
We are proud of Jamie and grateful for his continued commitment to making Compass a school that is both forward-thinking and deeply rooted in the values of our community.
