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The Beaconhouse Newsletter Aug-Dec 2011

Eye Spy

The Beaconhouse Newsletter August-December 2011 Issue Beaconhouse Gulshan Primary II E-68, Block 4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi. Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

In this Issue

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Celebrating Independence 02 Global Dignity Day

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Student Council Elections 02 Potter Activity

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International Library Day

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02 Blossoming Life

The First Word

Pakistan Math Challenge 2011

The first term has ended successfully; ushering in the second term. Every term brings in hope and the commitment to do better then the last.

Our school premises has a better outlook after maintenance and white wash.

We endeavour to be an e-confident school. Teachers have taken to IT integrated lessons enthusiastically.

Teachers of Class I and II have taken their own education in stride and children are excited to be a part of the Teddy bear project in Class III, which is being partnered with a U.S.A based school. The purpose of the project is to develop an understanding of diverse cultures. This year, students of Class I-V showed keen interest in the Pakistan Math Challenge 2011.

Happy 1433 AH and 2012 AD to all. We wish the students best of luck. We anticipate better results as everyone has put in hard work. We are confident that we shall do better this year.

The students of levels I to V participated in the Pakistan Math Challenge 2011. The students could play at home also. They found the activity very interesting and useful to enhance their numerical skills

Regards Fatima Nageen Senior Mistress Incharge

I enjoyed the Pakistan Math Challenge very much because I solved problems on fractions which I just learnt. In this way I practised the skills learnt in school.

There were addition and subtraction sums as well which I found very interesting.

The web page was very colourful .

(Dania Imtiaz II A) I really liked it because it improved my Math skills. I loved this experience and I hope to participate in this contest next year. (Fatima-tuz-Zehra IV-B) It was an interesting challenge. I scored well but I will try to do much better in future.

(Syed Muhammad Abbad Hassan I-C)

1-2. Iqbal Day 3-4. Global Dignity Day 5-6. Potter Activity 7-11. Annual Sports Day 12.

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Library Day

E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

Good to Know BSS Assessment Policy After conducting a research on our current assessment policy for classes I-III , a revised assessment policy has been proposed for Classes I-III which is in compliance with international standards and practices in education. The salient features of the policy are: 1.

Only two formal assessments per term instead of three.

2.

Focus on informal and on going assessments.

3.

In each term,assessments will be spaced out evenly with no assessment week. * The Beaconhouse Times: an online portal to know about the latest initiatives is now open. Log on to www.tbt.beaconhouse.net / www.beaconhouse.net E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

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The Beaconhouse Newsletter Aug-Dec 2011

The Beaconhouse Newsletter Aug-Dec 2011

News & Events Celebrating Independence

Remembering the Martyrs The martyrs of 1965 war were remembered by the children on 6 th September, 2011. The children of all levels had prepared presentations to give information about this event and pay homage to thosewho sacrificed their lives to defend the motherland.

The 64th Independence Day was celebrated on 12thAugust, 2011.

The children remembered the sacrifices of their ancestors and emphasized upon the importance of freedom through skits, speeches and quiz.

Eid Milan party

Global Dignity Day was celebrated in the branch on 20 th October, 2011.The children of Class III, IV and V presented Role plays in the special morning assembly of one hour to demonstrate the meaning of DIGNITY and respect for all. They also discussed these presentations in the light of the six principles of Dignity during Oracy sessions.Later they wrote a paragraph on Dignity and its importance for Humanity.

Potter Activity A potter was called in the branch on 4 th November, 2011 to demonstrate pottery making to the students of Class V as a part of the Social Studies Curriculum.

The activity aims at enabling the students to understand the use of Science and Technology in the Past. Each student had an opportunity to create a pot and take their creation home

Young Environmentalists On 30 th November, 2011 the children of Class I observed some polluted and clean area around the school as a part of their Science Curriculum.The activity aims at observing the difference between polluted and clean environment.

The 133 rd birthday of Allama Iqbal was celebrated on 4 th November, 2011 due to holiday on 9 th November. The children of all levels recited poems, presented tableau and speeches to pay tribute to the great poet philosopher of the East.

Global Dignity Day

Eid Milan party is the most awaited event. It was celebrated at GP-II on 9th September, 2011. Children were all dressed up in their Eid dresses and brought delicious lunch to share with their classmates. This evokes the spirit of sharing with each other.

Student Council Elections The Students Council Elections were held on 22 nd September, 2011 to elect the new representatives of the students. Two candidates were selected from each section of Class IV and V. The elected office bearers are: Head Boy: Zain-ul-Abideen (V-C) Head Girl: Zainab Ali Zaidi (V-A) Deputy Head Boy: Hamza Ali Rizvi (IV-B) Deputy Head Girl: Aiman Shahbaz (V-A) Prefects: Ushnah Mehtab (V-D), Omema Kamran (V-C), Junaid Rana (V-C), Taha Asim (IV-C), Uswah Khan (V-B), Mahad Farid (V-B), Zoraiz Hussain (V-D), Rida Imran (V-A)

International Library Day

DAWN in Education Spelling Bee

The International School Library day was celebrated in GP-II on 7 th October, 2011.

The theme this year was “School libraries empower learners for life.” Children of all levels actively participated to show their love for books. The children made head bands, wrist bands and badges with quotes and slogans about reading books, under the supervision of the Art teacher. Students of Class IV and V also wrote Books Reviews of their favourite books. They presented role plays based on some stories and also disguised as some famous writers and characters.

Three students of Class V Maryam Zahid (V-A), Nimra Bangash(V-A) and Alyzeh Khalid(V-C) participated in the 7th DAWN in Education Spelling Bee.

International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest, 2011 Last year Junaid Rana of Class V- C won a bronze medal for scoring 98 marks out of 120.

2 E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

Iqbal Day

Blossoming Life The Annual Sports Day of Gulshan Primary-II was held at the UBL Sports Complex on 25 th November, 2011. The theme of the event was BLOSSOMING LIFE as young children are like flowers and they bloom when we nurture them with love.

Ms. Faryal Tajik Hussain, the head of School Group II, was the Chief Guest.

The girls of Class IV and V presented a spectacular Aerobics display. The school choir presented melodious songs.

Ms. Naseem Hameed, the gold medalist of SAF games, added esteem to the event as the Guest of Honour. The audience was excited to see her amongst them. Heads of some other branches also graced the occasion.

100% children of GP-II were given the opportunity to participate in various activities like Taekwondo, Gymnastics and Band. They performed different techniques of these activities learned from their activity teachers. Also, fabulous PT displays were presented by the children of all levels. The audience cheerfully applauded the performances. The track events were based on the International Association of Athletics Federation which aims at involving a large number of children active at the same time. The event was highly praised by the guests and above all parents. Well Done all the faculty of GP-II! E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

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The Beaconhouse Newsletter Aug-Dec 2011

The Beaconhouse Newsletter Aug-Dec 2011

News & Events Celebrating Independence

Remembering the Martyrs The martyrs of 1965 war were remembered by the children on 6 th September, 2011. The children of all levels had prepared presentations to give information about this event and pay homage to thosewho sacrificed their lives to defend the motherland.

The 64th Independence Day was celebrated on 12thAugust, 2011.

The children remembered the sacrifices of their ancestors and emphasized upon the importance of freedom through skits, speeches and quiz.

Eid Milan party

Global Dignity Day was celebrated in the branch on 20 th October, 2011.The children of Class III, IV and V presented Role plays in the special morning assembly of one hour to demonstrate the meaning of DIGNITY and respect for all. They also discussed these presentations in the light of the six principles of Dignity during Oracy sessions.Later they wrote a paragraph on Dignity and its importance for Humanity.

Potter Activity A potter was called in the branch on 4 th November, 2011 to demonstrate pottery making to the students of Class V as a part of the Social Studies Curriculum.

The activity aims at enabling the students to understand the use of Science and Technology in the Past. Each student had an opportunity to create a pot and take their creation home

Young Environmentalists On 30 th November, 2011 the children of Class I observed some polluted and clean area around the school as a part of their Science Curriculum.The activity aims at observing the difference between polluted and clean environment.

The 133 rd birthday of Allama Iqbal was celebrated on 4 th November, 2011 due to holiday on 9 th November. The children of all levels recited poems, presented tableau and speeches to pay tribute to the great poet philosopher of the East.

Global Dignity Day

Eid Milan party is the most awaited event. It was celebrated at GP-II on 9th September, 2011. Children were all dressed up in their Eid dresses and brought delicious lunch to share with their classmates. This evokes the spirit of sharing with each other.

Student Council Elections The Students Council Elections were held on 22 nd September, 2011 to elect the new representatives of the students. Two candidates were selected from each section of Class IV and V. The elected office bearers are: Head Boy: Zain-ul-Abideen (V-C) Head Girl: Zainab Ali Zaidi (V-A) Deputy Head Boy: Hamza Ali Rizvi (IV-B) Deputy Head Girl: Aiman Shahbaz (V-A) Prefects: Ushnah Mehtab (V-D), Omema Kamran (V-C), Junaid Rana (V-C), Taha Asim (IV-C), Uswah Khan (V-B), Mahad Farid (V-B), Zoraiz Hussain (V-D), Rida Imran (V-A)

International Library Day

DAWN in Education Spelling Bee

The International School Library day was celebrated in GP-II on 7 th October, 2011.

The theme this year was “School libraries empower learners for life.” Children of all levels actively participated to show their love for books. The children made head bands, wrist bands and badges with quotes and slogans about reading books, under the supervision of the Art teacher. Students of Class IV and V also wrote Books Reviews of their favourite books. They presented role plays based on some stories and also disguised as some famous writers and characters.

Three students of Class V Maryam Zahid (V-A), Nimra Bangash(V-A) and Alyzeh Khalid(V-C) participated in the 7th DAWN in Education Spelling Bee.

International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest, 2011 Last year Junaid Rana of Class V- C won a bronze medal for scoring 98 marks out of 120.

2 E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

Iqbal Day

Blossoming Life The Annual Sports Day of Gulshan Primary-II was held at the UBL Sports Complex on 25 th November, 2011. The theme of the event was BLOSSOMING LIFE as young children are like flowers and they bloom when we nurture them with love.

Ms. Faryal Tajik Hussain, the head of School Group II, was the Chief Guest.

The girls of Class IV and V presented a spectacular Aerobics display. The school choir presented melodious songs.

Ms. Naseem Hameed, the gold medalist of SAF games, added esteem to the event as the Guest of Honour. The audience was excited to see her amongst them. Heads of some other branches also graced the occasion.

100% children of GP-II were given the opportunity to participate in various activities like Taekwondo, Gymnastics and Band. They performed different techniques of these activities learned from their activity teachers. Also, fabulous PT displays were presented by the children of all levels. The audience cheerfully applauded the performances. The track events were based on the International Association of Athletics Federation which aims at involving a large number of children active at the same time. The event was highly praised by the guests and above all parents. Well Done all the faculty of GP-II! E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

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The Beaconhouse Newsletter Aug-Dec 2011

Eye Spy

The Beaconhouse Newsletter August-December 2011 Issue Beaconhouse Gulshan Primary II E-68, Block 4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi. Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

In this Issue

1

4

Celebrating Independence 02 Global Dignity Day

03

Student Council Elections 02 Potter Activity

03

International Library Day

03

02 Blossoming Life

The First Word

Pakistan Math Challenge 2011

The first term has ended successfully; ushering in the second term. Every term brings in hope and the commitment to do better then the last.

Our school premises has a better outlook after maintenance and white wash.

We endeavour to be an e-confident school. Teachers have taken to IT integrated lessons enthusiastically.

Teachers of Class I and II have taken their own education in stride and children are excited to be a part of the Teddy bear project in Class III, which is being partnered with a U.S.A based school. The purpose of the project is to develop an understanding of diverse cultures. This year, students of Class I-V showed keen interest in the Pakistan Math Challenge 2011.

Happy 1433 AH and 2012 AD to all. We wish the students best of luck. We anticipate better results as everyone has put in hard work. We are confident that we shall do better this year.

The students of levels I to V participated in the Pakistan Math Challenge 2011. The students could play at home also. They found the activity very interesting and useful to enhance their numerical skills

Regards Fatima Nageen Senior Mistress Incharge

I enjoyed the Pakistan Math Challenge very much because I solved problems on fractions which I just learnt. In this way I practised the skills learnt in school.

There were addition and subtraction sums as well which I found very interesting.

The web page was very colourful .

(Dania Imtiaz II A) I really liked it because it improved my Math skills. I loved this experience and I hope to participate in this contest next year. (Fatima-tuz-Zehra IV-B) It was an interesting challenge. I scored well but I will try to do much better in future.

(Syed Muhammad Abbad Hassan I-C)

1-2. Iqbal Day 3-4. Global Dignity Day 5-6. Potter Activity 7-11. Annual Sports Day 12.

4

Library Day

E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

Good to Know BSS Assessment Policy After conducting a research on our current assessment policy for classes I-III , a revised assessment policy has been proposed for Classes I-III which is in compliance with international standards and practices in education. The salient features of the policy are: 1.

Only two formal assessments per term instead of three.

2.

Focus on informal and on going assessments.

3.

In each term,assessments will be spaced out evenly with no assessment week. * The Beaconhouse Times: an online portal to know about the latest initiatives is now open. Log on to www.tbt.beaconhouse.net / www.beaconhouse.net E-68, Block4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Ph:+92 213 4833277-78

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