418 - PECHS KG-II,Dec 2012

Beaconhouse School System KG – II P.E.C.H.S

Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Achievements: International Library Week Smile Day First Parent-Teacher Meeting Book Fair World Heart Day International Children’s Day Tribute to Allama Iqbal Global Dignity Day’s Celebration Annual Elocution School Activities

Dear Parents, It has been an exciting term for students and teachers. The students had a great time as they enjoyed the opportunities to participate in challenging International Competitions. We believe that the essence of education is in sharing responsibilities between children, parents and teachers. The parent- teacher relationship is the most important contributing factor to a child’s success in school. We feel proud to be a part of community that works together to provide enrichment and support to all our children.

We look forward to our continual partnership to help all children meet with success.

Achievements:

YOU MADE US PROUD

Pakistan Math Challenge was held on 30th and 31st October 2012 at the branch. It was an on-line activity to boost up the skills of our young mathematicians. A total number of 48,000 students participated throughout Pakistan. Usama Mohammad of class IIB and Mohammad Osman Durrani of class 1A made us proud by securing position amongst the top 100 students. It is good to announce that Usama Mohammad is one of the lucky 48 students who were awarded with an Emerald Certificate.

The result of Kangaroo Mathematics Competition was also announced and we are pleased to inform that Mohammad Haris of class II C was honoured with a Bronze Medal.

A Hearty Congratulation to Usama, Haris and Osman for their achievement.

International Library Week “To add a library to a school is to give that school a soul” The International Library Week was celebrated from 20th –25th October to promote love for books and libraries amongst the students. Students of class I and II wrote book reviews and shared them with the teachers and their friends. They were also encouraged to read the favourite part of a story in the assembly. Fluent readers from classes I and II were encouraged to read interesting stories to the tiny tots of KG’s.

Students of Kindergarten had presentations, sang rhymes and recited poems. They shared their views about their favourite stories and talked about their favourite characters excitedly. Our young readers made colourful bookmarks during their art period.

Story Time with Mothers during the Library week: Mothers were invited to tell stories to the students of Nursery and K.G. These sessions were thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Mothers!

Smile Day “A gentle word, a kind look, a pretty smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles”.

Anonymous World Smile Day was celebrated on 5th October 2012. Children clad as clowns and characters bought smiles on the faces of our students, their hilarious jokes and actions were entertaining. Students had a great time. They were advised that they can have a healthy smile and look beautiful by keeping their teeth clean.

First Parent-Teacher Meeting First Parent Teacher Meeting was held on 6th October 2012 to communicate with the parents about the progress of their children. They were suggested how to improve the performance of their child.

Support classes were also arranged after school to enhance the performance of the students. I would like to thank all of you for your positive feedback and valuable suggestions and look forward to your cooperation and support in future.

Book Fair A book fair was organized at the school on the day of Parent Teacher Meeting to develop interest, love and habit of reading in our students.

Parents and teachers explored different books together. The students were excited as they selected the books of their choice.

World Heart Day World Heart Day was celebrated in school to highlight the importance of a healthy heart. Nutritionist Ms. Sabeen Siddique and Dr. Allia Noman were invited to brief the parents and students about the importance of healthy diet and regular exercise. Students performed role plays to express their understanding related to the topic.

International Children’s Day Various activities were planned to celebrate Children’s Day at the branch. A jumping castle

was arranged for children to have fun. Children were given treats in the form of popcorns and candy floss. They also enjoyed the mini theatre and watched the movie, Smurfs. They thoroughly enjoyed art activities of their choice.

Tribute to Allama Iqbal: To pay a tribute to the National poet Allama Iqbal, a colourful presentation and a skit on his famous poem: ‘Parinday Ki Fariyad’ was performed by young artists. The school choir sang Kalam-eIqbal to honor the great poet.

Global Dignity Day’s Celebrations Global Dignity Day was celebrated on 17th October 2012 at KG-II P.E.C.H.S with great fervor and excitement. Children participated in different activities throughout the week.

Students from all levels had Morning Presentations based on the idea that every human being, irrespective of caste, religion, culture and social status deserves to be respected.

The week ended with an inspiring and motivating walk by the Nurseries and Pre-Nurseries. They held banners and placards inscribed with slogans of dignity.

Visit from NGO Two volunteers from NGO Sindh Education Foundation were invited on Global Dignity Day. The guests were welcomed by the students wholeheartedly. They spoke about the topic of dignity and told our students how every individual deserves to be respected. They talked about the efforts they are doing to spread education in interior Sindh. Students responded with questions and the session turned out to be a success.

They left with a message of love, respect and dignity for all.

Domestic Staff Honored In order to show respect to the domestic staff, the students of KG-II P.E.C.H.S. made colorful badges.

These badges were awarded to the domestic staff by the Head Mistress Mrs. Tabassum Hameed, in lieu of their services provided by them.

Students thanked the staff for the help throughout the year and clapped for them in respect.

A visit to Dar-ul-Sukun Students of class II visited Dar-ul-Sukun to show their love and affection towards the children of Dar-ul-Sukun. Our students took lots of goody-bags consisting of dry food items and stationery products to share with them.

Annual Elocution Annual elocution was held in school on 17th December for class II. Students from all the section were given an opportunity to recite a poem in English and Urdu with clarity, intonation and expression.

Winners and participants were appreciated and awarded.

A glimpse of activities during the term Noodle Activity Students of Nursery had a fun learning activity on 15th October 2012. To introduce ‘n’ sound, a noodle party was organized for nursery students. The party brought interest and excitement as they enjoyed sharing and eating noodles with their friends.

It was an educational activity; besides having great time they learned table manners and the sound ‘n’.

Hand Printing Activity With the introduction of ‘h’ sound a hand printing activity was organized at Nursery level on 6th November 2012.

Students had an exciting time as they chose their favourite colours and dipped their hands in paint to make colourful impressions on paper.

Rainbow Salt tray Magic The Rainbow Salt Tray was a fabulous motivator. It inspired students to draw colourful patterns and practice writing their names and numbers. They were excited to see the colours coming through when writing in salt. They made different colourful patterns with the help of a paint brush. Students enjoyed this activity thoroughly. This activity not only enhanced students’ creativity but also encouraged them to use their own ideas.

Parties and Picnics To endorse our claim that we make learning fun class 1 Science lesson ‘Parties and Picnics’ was incorporated with an exciting activity. Students decided and created party and picnic scenes on their own and achieved their learning goals. Through this activity critical thinking and decision making skills of our students were also enhanced.

Hands on experience: Projects on Habitat by KG’s: Students of Kindergarten carried out a science activity on 'Animal Habitats'. They worked in groups with different mediums to create projects on marine and wild life.

Their blue and green models of marine and wild life not only enhanced student’s creativity but also gave them the awareness about the homes of different animals.

A Happy Family A Happy Family activity was conducted in all Pre-Nursery Classes on 16th November 2012. Children dressed up as different family members and performed a role play.

Following internet links are given to explore for students of class I and II. http://www.braintrain.com/ http://www.englishbee.net/ http://www.mathplayground.com/ http://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Upcoming Activities:     

Sports Day. Nursery Rhyme Day. One Act Play.

Sing Along.

Debate Competition.

I look forward for your suggestions and advise and wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a safe and happy new year. I end with the confidence that together we will make the coming session very vibrant and fruitful, as always.

Regards, Tabassum Hameed SMI