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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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.
Digital cameras in classrooms assisted in the educational process. Cameras help illustrate steps in procedure, make graphics for written reports and presentations.
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.
To get an immediate link between the investigation and the result, data loggers were used by students and teachers in classrooms.
To develop reading, writing collaborating and communicating skills Classroom Blogs were generated. It also expanded the audience for pupil’s work.
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.
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