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Discovery Centre SmartSchool Principal’s Message Assalam-o-Alaikum!

The Academic Year 2011-2012 has come to a successful end. I would like to thank all parents, teachers and children for their support and School Name F-46, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan Phone: 9221-35823203 E-mail: sonia.rizwan@beaconhouse.edu .pk

contribution towards the progress the school made throughout the year.

I hope all the learners who entered the school in 2011 enjoyed the year at Discovery and found it fruitful.

I wish all the best to the graduating class of 2011-2012. We wish you a successful future in your academic and personal lives.

Contents Principal’s Message

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Platinum Winners!

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Discovery the Cook in You!

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Six students of Class VIII Discovery

ISEO Competition

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Centre won Platinum Awards in the

World Education Games

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category " Local Attractions (Natural

Independence Day Celebrations

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and Man Made)" in the International

Annual Sports Day 2011-2012

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Schools Cyberfair 2012

Project Day 2011-2012

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(http://www.globalschoolnet.org)

Farewell to Class VIII

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Teacher Training

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The contest theme this year was

Launch of Official Blog

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Happy Vacation

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Platinum Winners!

"Dream and Unite".

The website (http://lifealivinghell.co.cc) made by Huzaifa Ahmed, Mohammad Ahmed, Mohammad Moin Khan, Raza Naqvi, Salar Ahmed, Zaid Ahmed Abro, focuses on improving conditions for the animals at the Karachi Zoo. The learners proposed a business plan for a Zoo with naturalistic habitats that would allow animals to live in a more appropriate environment.

School Blog is now LIVE! http://beaconhouse discoverycentre.bl ogspot.com

International Schools CyberFair is an award-winning authentic learning

program used by schools and youth organizations around the world. Youth conduct research and publish their findings on the Web. Recognition is given to the best projects in each of eight categories.

180 schools participated in the event this year in 9 different categories.

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Discover the Cook in You! On Friday, 16th March 2012, students of Classes I to V sampled with recipes at Discovery Centre.

The activity was a part of British Council International Collaborative Project “Discover the cook in you”.

The project requires the learners to discuss and prepare dishes from the recipe book Kids in the Kitchen (http://kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org) and

make illustrations of how they prepared these dishes which are shared with students from other countries online.

Participation in this project offers schools the opportunity to integrate the main concepts of the Global Dimension into their classrooms through: 

Giving students the opportunity to appreciate the importance of a

global context and engage in a range of culturally diverse experiences 

Giving students the opportunity to appreciate the similarities

between peoples everywhere, and value diversity

ISEO Competition Students at Discovery participated in the ISEO Competition 2012 held at Karachi High School. ISEO is the largest interschool event in the country with more than 100 schools and 3,000 students taking part in the five-day tournament.

Our learners participated in various categories at the event

including Art, Photography, Scrabble, Chess and Elocution. It was a great platform for the students to display their talent and skills.

Photography entry by Asad Zaidi (Class VIII)

All the learners along with their teachers received certificates of participation

for

their

enthusiastic

efforts

and

active

participation.

World Education Games From 6-8 March, Students all over the world matched in real time with up to 3 other students of similar age and ability in

exciting live challenges. Students earned points for correct answers, with their personal tally growing as they complete the challenges. The games included Math, Science and English

activities. Haris Khan of Class IV and Zara Zulfiqar of V were among the Top 10 in Pakistan in Mathelatics 2012.

Photography entry Salar Ahmed (Class VIII)

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Annual Sports Day 2011-2012 Discovery Centre Smart School held its Annual Sports Day on Saturday, 4th February 2012, at the Defence Campus. The guest of honor at the occasion was the former cricketer Mr. Moin Khan,

accompanied by the chief guest, Ms. Samina Mahmud, School Group 1 Head. All the students displayed a great deal of zest and enthusiasm through their participation in the gala.

The Sports day commenced with a welcome note to the audience, followed by the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the Oath, P.T Display, Aerobics and Track Events.

Prize distribution ceremony was held after the races in which the lucky winners were awarded medals for their great performances

by Mr. Moin Khan. The gala came to an end with a note of thanks

delivered by Ms. Sonia Rizwan, Senior Mistress Incharge, DCSS. The Sports Day was followed by a cricket match between grades

VII and VIII. Mr. Moin Khan was requested to stay back for the match, who did the honors of awarding the winning team, Grade VIII, the trophy and medals at the end of the match.

Project Day 2011-2012 Discovery Centre SmartSchool held its Annual project Day on Monday, 20th April 2012, as a part of its project based approach to learning, displaying their interdisciplinary projects that enhance real life skills in learners. The event was visited by Mrs Yasmin Aqeel, Regional Director Beaconhouse Southern Region, Mrs. Nuzhat Kidvai, Educational Technology Consultant, Beaconhouse Southern Region, staff members of Beaconhouse School system, parents and siblings of students who were all very much delighted to see the research work and creative endeavours by students.

The project day provided the visitors the opportunity to experience the charisma of student work on exhibit. The hard work and efforts of students caught the visitors by surprise. Parents were enthralled to see the ICT integrated work of their children displayed on the boards along with 3-D modelling and representation of their respective projects. The

projects were theme based and each class portrayed a different theme including ‘Journey through the Ancient Times’, ‘Thinking for Pakistan’, ‘Animal sanctuary’, ‘Life is great, Health Care makes it Better’, ‘Think, Act and Save the Environment’. .

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“This was a great event. It was great to see the kids preparing so enthusiastically for this day. I love the way they were all so involved and motivated. I hope that more events like this are organized. Keep up the good work kids, loved everything!” stated another parent.

Ms. Yasmin Aqeel, Ms. Nuzhat Kidvai, Ms. Farah Durrani sent heart-warming appreciating letters for the learners and staff.

Farewell 2011-2012 Students of Grade VII arranged a farewell party for the outgoing class of Grade VIII. It was a memorable occasion and students of Grade VIII

prepared amazing parodies of their teachers. They also presented titles to the staff members of school whereas the students of Grade VII presented titles to their fellow students of Grade VIII. Various activities also

included Parodies and Song performance by

Danish Ayub.

Salar Ahmed of Class VIII also wrote a farewell poem for the school.

The event came to a close with a cake cutting ceremony and dinner. The day ended in high spirits and everlasting memories for both the students and teachers.

Teacher Training This term there were a number of Inhouse trainings conducted at

Discovery Centre. Ms. Sehba Munim, Art Coordinator conducted a workshop on Designing Interactive Boards.

Other workshops included Lesson Evaluation and Displaying Projects Effectively.

Launch of Official Blog Discovery

Centre's

Official

Blog

is

now

active

at

http://beaconhousediscoverycentre.blogspot.com

Visit the blog regularly for news and happenings of the school.

Your comments are welcome on the Parents page.

Happy Vacation!

The Summer Vacation is here again. We all eagerly wait for these holidays to have fun and frolic. But, amidst all the play and enjoyment don’t forget to set aside some time for studies and holiday homework. Happy Holidays!  Sonia Rizwan Centre Head