368 - Kharian Branch, jan 2013

Beaconhouse

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Northern Region Kharian

Newsletter

Academic Session: 2012-13 1st term

Inside this issue: Spelling Bee

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Popcorn Activity

From the Principal’s desk Dear Parents,

come digitally literate, infor-

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Education is a continuous

mation and communication

Handwriting Com 2

process. Education defines

technology has been inte-

Dignity Day

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the very existence of man-

grated in our teaching and

M. Assembly

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kind and sets forth aims to

learning methodology. In this

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achieve.

Beaconhouse

regard, I was given the op-

Healthy Food

School System Kharian has

portunity to attend 'Leading

Pak. Math Day

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been

Botanist of Year

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education for the last 13

Colour Day

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years. Those who are new

PTM

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providing

quality

to the system should rest assured that the youths

Twenty First Century,’ an ICT The key components of our course for school heads. Se- policy are improved chanlected teachers have been nels of communication bepart of ETAC (Emerging tween the school and parTechnologies across Curricu- ents, and a stronger counsellum) and DTWICT (Diploma ling role for teachers and

Green Living

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Sports

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safest hands, in an institu-

in Teaching with Information others within the school.

Student elections

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tion where the primary

and Communication Tech- I thank you for the great sup-

High Achievers

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concern and focal point has

nology) courses. All subject port that you have extended

ETAC

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always been the students.

teachers have created Sub- to our school. Your coopera-

Teachers Training 8

entrusted to us are in the

Beaconhouse is amongst the very few institutions of

Upcoming Eventts 

Kangroo Competition



Debate Competition



Role Plays



Bait Bazi

Pakistan where education is never left to the ama-

ject Blogs, where students tion helps us ensure that we are asked to perform tasks as deliver on our commitments. per the requirement of the I am now looking forward to subject.

an equally exciting second

constantly trained and su-

As teaching staff, we spent term with you and your much of the year looking at child.

pervised to get themselves

students’ achievements data Warm Regards,

at par with the profes-

and how to collect relevant

sional requirements of the

and meaningful data that in-

system. In order to enable

forms teaching and improves

all staff and learners to be-

learning for our students.

teurs. Here, teachers are

Mrs Nayyar Kiani Principal

Beaconhouse School System Kharian

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Spelling Bee Spelling Bees are held pated in the 1stround of at both regional and the DAWN Spelling Bee national levels in vari- in Sept-Oct 2012. ous countries. The students of BSSK, from various

age

groups,

successfully Learning is always rebellion.

Every bit of new truth discovered is revolutionary to what was believe before. ~Margaret

partici-

Popcorn Activity A Pop-Corn activity was

them explore and discuss

arranged

Early

similarities and differences

Years students in connec-

between corn and its vari-

tion

theme

ous forms. The children

‘Senses.’ This activity en-

explored their senses via

couraged children to use

tasting, touching, smelling,

their five senses. It helped

seeing and hearing.

for

with

the the

The Nature Club of Pakistan 2012- ‘Environmentalist of the year’ Mashal Farooq 7-Yellow brought laurels to BSSK by winning the ‘Environmentalist of the year’ award. She was presented with a certificate and a medal.

Hand Writing Competition Hand writing tells a lot

English

about

Competition

the

personality.

Handwriting was

ar-

Improvement in hand-

ranged for KG classes in

writing, improves per-

which the students’ pres-

sonality traits. Competi-

entations were judged on

tions are the best way to

their accurate use of Nel-

give incentives for im-

son Script, neatness and

provement.

proper spacing.

A

Nelson

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Dignity Day The concept of ‘dignity’ actions that enhance our self stems from the principle -respect, integrity and huthat all human beings manity. Global Dignity Day have intrinsic worth. Our was celebrated in October dignity is strengthened by all students of BSSK. We when we feel that our paid homage to our support rights and freedom are staff for their untiring efrespected and we live in forts for the school. The stua situation where we can dents also created informamake choices and take tive posters and leaflets to educate others.

Theme-based Morning Assemblies assembly shared them in an in-

Morning

presentation is a plat- novative way. The asform that helps en- sembly

presentations

hance students’ confi- were based on themes dence speaking

and skills.

public ranging from environThis ment, civic manners,

term, students came up friendship, with

several

t h o u g h t - other social issues and

provoking ideas and topics.

Celebration of Healthy Food Day Eating healthy is the most was assimilated into the stuvital aspect of keeping fit. To dents’ daily routine with activieducate and enhance our ties including Poster Making, students about the impor- Poetry Writing, Essay Writing tance of healthy living, BSSK etc. To implement their learncelebrated two days solely ing,

students

also

brought

for this purpose. The topic healthy lunches to school.

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Beaconhouse School System Kharian

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Pakistan Maths Day

If two wrongs don't make a right, try three. ~ Famous

We at BSSK always en-

with hands-on experi-

deavour to teach stu-

ence

dents new and innova-

what they have learned

tive ideas and fuel the

in the classroom.

learning mind. The An-

BSSK students partici-

nual Pakistan Maths

pated in it with great

Day – an online activity

enthusiasm.

–

provided

to

implement All

children

The Nature Club of Pakistan - Botanist of the Year The Nature Club of

purpose.

During this

Pakistan works for a

session, the emphasis

better environment in

is on Botany and ‘How

Pakistan by creating

the

awareness among peo-

fects growth of plants.’

ple. Each year, different

The

activities and projects

tives being honed by

environment principle

af-

objec-

are organised for this

Teachers’ Day The average teacher explains complexity; the gifted teacher reveals simplicity ~Robert Brault

World Teacher’s Day is

their dedication and

held annually on Octo-

hard work.

ber 5and commemorates teachers’ achievements

worldwide.

BSSK celebrated this special day by honouring its teachers for

the club are students’ investigative skills.

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Aitchison Arts Competition

Bonfire

Aitchison College’s Art, Music and Dramatics Societies organised an Art and Performing Art Festival on October 13 and 14 in Lahore. The event was held to promote a sense of competition and to give students a chance to showcase their skills related to Arts. The contest provided a platform for all young participants to

The students of Matric

enhance their skills, allowing them to explore the variegated fields of Arts and Performing Arts.

Selected and talented students from BSSK participated in the various categories of the festival such as Thematic Arts, Poster Making, Still Life, Singing (English and Urdu) etc.

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and O Levels welcomed winters with a bonfire.

The evening was made memorable by a funfilled extravaganza.

Colour Days The objective of cele- celebrated

in

Pre-

brating Colour Days is Nursery, Nursery and to develop awareness KG classes during the in

young

students first term.

about different colours.

Brown, Purple, Pink, Black, Golden and Silver Colour Days were

Parent-Teacher Meeting

Green Living Quiz

To have the parents on

share information about BSSK

take

ing and extinction of

board regarding the per-

the young students in part in the Green Living our care. The meeting Quiz every year. This

certain species from sults of the quiz are

were held throughout

was also utilised to de- year, the quiz focused velop an enhanced un-

the term. The basic aim

derstanding of the BSS

was achieved by provid-

curriculum and educa-

ing an opportunity to the

tional growth of the chil-

parents and teachers to

dren.

formance of their offspring,

regular

PTMs

students

on ‘The Home Garden,’ signifying measures

the

key

needed to

prevent global warm-

the food chain. The restill awaited.

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Sports Activities Throughout the year BSS

teams participated and our

provides and organises

team got 2nd position. Our

many sports activities to

students also took part in a

keep students fit, healthy

Cricket Match arranged by

and agile.

This term,

BEC, and Badminton and

BSSK participated in the

Table Tennis competitions

Intra-school

Football

arranged by BSS Gujrat.

Tournament

organised

Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser. ~Vince Lombardi

by BMI. A total of 16

Student Council Elections A

schools’

Student

students at BSSK run for

Council is a representa-

council and organise an

tive structure for stu-

election campaign.In or-

dents

which

der to make the elections

they can become in-

fair, this year BSSK intro-

volved in school man-

duced e-voting to select

agement for the benefit

the council members. The

of the school and its stu-

winners are:

through

dents. Annually, senior

Position

Name

Class

Head Girl

Amina Javed

X-M

Head Boy

Taabish Naqvi

XI-C

Acting Head Girl

Ayesha Shakir

X-C

Acting Head Boy

Nahyan Farooq Dar

X-C

O Levels High Achievers of 2012 Once again Beaconhouse Kharian Branch presents the best of O Levels results in Kharian.

M.Armaghan Farooq Dar 6 A* and 1 A

M.Ali Butt 5 A* and 5 A

Momin Butt 3 A* and 5 A

M. Abdullah Saeed 1 A* and 6 A

Raja Arslan Khan 1 A* and 5A

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“Ready for the 21st Century” Beaconhouse ETAC Pro-

use of computers brings

gramme aims to stimu-

dynamism

late a change in teaching

putting pupils more in

and learning to prepare

control of their learning,

for life, work and study

and

in the 21st Century. Inte-

pendent progress and

grating technology into

development.

the

classroom

means

more than teaching basic computer skills. ICT integration across curriculum is bringing enormous benefits to the classrooms.

From

an

to

permitting

lessons,

inde-

By using computers in classrooms as a resource, students have become more active learners and they are interested and motivated to explore information.

educational aspect, the

21st Century Skills are all about teaching our kids to navigate the world as THEY and experiencing it, not the world WE experienced. 

Computer Applications and Early Years’ Software (2Animate, 2pulblish+, 2Create a Superstory, 2Creat A Story, and Note Taker) have been used for effective lessons across curriculum.

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Digital cameras in classrooms assisted in the educational process. Cameras help illustrate steps in procedure, make graphics for written reports and presentations.

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In order to explore objects in depth, a digital microscope was used in subjects like Science, and Knowledge and Understanding. Snapshot and video capture features helped in students’ presentations.

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To get an immediate link between the investigation and the result, data loggers were used by students and teachers in classrooms.

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To develop reading, writing collaborating and communicating skills Classroom Blogs were generated. It also expanded the audience for pupil’s work.

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Interactive nature of internet online quizzes helped students to get involved in decision-making exercises that allowed them to see the results of their actions. Educational games also provided many learning opportunities.

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Internet is an effective resource for enhancing learning through the use of research, problem solving and discovery.

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Training Sessions One of the chief aims of  Induction Course: for new additionsto Early Years BSS

is

to

provide  E-Foundation Course

“Quality Education of  Beaconhouse Certificate in Teaching International Standard”  Diploma in Teaching with Information and Communication Technolby means of updated

ogy

curriculum and having  English Language Development Course has conducted 10 training well-trained

teachers.

sessions for the Early Years and Primary teachers.

In this regard several  Need-based Training Sessions by SGO-III (School Group Office) for training projects are arranged

each

training (A four session workshop)

year,  Leading 21stCentury – an ICT course for school heads.

which are:

Beaconhouse School System Northern Region Kharian Near Kharian Flour Mills, G.T. Jandanwala Tehsil Kharian District Gujrat

Phone: 053-7532625, 7533439 E-mail: nayyar.kiani@beaconhouse.edu.pk www.beaconhouse.edu.pk For more information, Please contact BSSK