Newsletter Beaconhouse Kindergarten Branch F-8/2

Beaconhouse School System BKI F-8/2

Newsletter Head's Note

The Learning Festival: Learning Festival was held at BKI F-8/2 on February 28, 2016 offering a wide range of activities related to essential dimensions of early childhood development. The activities were conducted simultaneously throughout the day in which parents and children participated with great zeal and zest.

They enjoyed and applauded the dazzling and spectacular presentation of Taekwondo and Aerobics. Digital literacy was demonstrated through different gadgets such as Promethean Board, BeeBots, Netbooks and tablets. Parents were amazed at the learning prowess of their children in a digitally-rich environment.

I feel content and grateful at the end of another successful academic year.

The second term was packed with a variety of learning activities which supported the curricula. We firmly believe in having a strong relationship with the parents. An open door policy for the parents has been initiated this term. Parents involvement in the development of their child cannot be undermined as it helps us plan activities for the holistic learning of a child. We provide equal opportunities to all students during their critical growth years. We tend to challenge our students to explore, demonstrate and express themselves with confidence as we believe in the personal, social and emotional growth and well being of a child.

Our focus in the upcoming academic year is for our students to be inquisitive, empathetic and to develop their critical thinking skills. Parents’ feedback has always been important to us and we hope to have your support in the future as well.

Regards, Senior Mistress Incharge

Science Education Conference (2016): The Science Education Conference was held on April 9, 2016. It was organised by SGO III at BMI Campus. Different branches were assigned different projects. BKI F-8/2 was assigned the 3 R’s – Reuse, Recycle and Reduce. Students of Primary and Early Years prepared furniture and household items using recyclable material. The students presented their projects passionately and their hard work was greatly appreciated by the guests.

Pet Show : Class II held a pet show by integrating it with their English reader “Wolf Whistle” and science topic “Habitat”. Students brought their pets to school. They had prepared information about various animals in the show and presented it to their parents, SGH, AM and SGO-III staff.

Culmination Day: Class I celebrated Culmination Day in relation with their reader, “My Mum’s Lost”. Students with the help of their teachers prepared a role play. Parents were also invited to see their children perform. Students talked about ‘safe strangers’. Motorway Officers were invited to conduct a session on traffic rules and safety. At the end, a question-answer session was held.

Bhaloo ki Salgirah: Students celebrated Bhaloo’s birthday. They made invitation cards, buntings, goody bags and table mats. They also sang songs for the guests. Students wore bear masks and after the cutting the cake, food was served to students and buffet rules were followed. Students had a lot of fun.

WWF Activities: In collaboration with WWF, BKI F-8/2 arranged a number of activities for its students throughout the second term. These included paper bag making, celebrating Earth Hour, trip to Trail 5 etc.

Horlicks packs were distributed amongst the students.

Pakistan Day Celebration: The management, staff and students of BKI F-8/2 celebrated Pakistan Day with great zeal and zest. Students assembled in the morning, dressed in white and green and sang national songs.

Bird Aviary: We took our students of Classes PreNursery to Kindergarten on a field trip to “Bird’s Aviary”. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. On return, Names of different birds were discussed.

Pictures and name of birds were displayed on mmp.

IKLC: BKI, in collaboration with Kangaroo Sans, conducted a linguistics competition. Two of our students got positions worldwide.

Their names are: Manahil Gohar of Class II-A (Bronze medal) Umaiza Asif of Class IV-A (Bronze Medal)

Hygiene Day: Students of the Main Branch celebrated Hygiene Day. We had Dr Wasifa Mutassim and Ms Sana Imran as guest speakers. They conducted a session with students and teachers on the importance of hygiene like hand washing, brushing teeth ban and sticks (healthy food) head gears, poster competition and dental demonstration.

Club Activities: Primary students were given options to join different clubs. Many activities had been conducted in this regard.

Clubs: Culinary Club: Drinks and sandwhich making, recipie book Art and Craft Club: paper flower making, recycling activity.

Sports Club: football, cricket matches Science Club IT Club Music Club Literary Club Math's Club Music Club Handwriting Competition: A handwriting competition as held at the Primary level. Later, students were awarded certificates.

Student lead PTM 26th April: We have initiated student-lead PTMs this year for Classes IV and V. We believe that the students should start taking responsibility of their learning and should be able to evaluate themselves in order to become independent learners.

Mother’s Day: We celebrated Mother’s Day this year. Invitation cards were sent to students’ mothers to join in the activities. The students sang songs on the mothers’ arrival and gave titles to them. Together they played games and children drew pictures of their mothers.

Investiture Ceremony: Here at BKI F-8/2 we celebrate the achievements of our students. Elections were held in the first term and an investiture ceremony was held in the second term where the students took oath to commit to and abide by the school’s rules.

Later, students were delegated with the 'in school duties' which they are performing well. We are proud of our students.

Bake Sale: Students and teachers of Class II arranged a bake sale where some students were bakers and others customers.

They withdrew money from the ‘ATM machine’, purchased the items and enjoyed eating them. This activity provided them an opportunity to practice and enhance their mathematical skills.

Annual Prize Distribution: The Annual Prize Distribution for the Early Years and Primary Level was held on May 15, 2016.All Early Year students were awarded with certificates and books. Primary students were awards with high achievers shields and certificates.

Congratulations to all the proud parents.

Reminders: We look forward to your usual cooperation in the upcoming academic year.

Do remember to get your child’s school ID from the school while submitting his/her pictures.

Kindly get your mobile numbers, numbers for SMS service and landline numbers updated in school.

Offices will remain open from 9:00am to 2:00pm during the Summer Break to facilitate parents.

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Suggestions We continue our Open Door Policy for your feedback, suggestions and queries.

Appreciate your child and the family members.

Take your children out and talk to them about grandparents, our culture and festivities.

Talk to them about your childhood.

Read books to them / or help them to read.

Talk and practice healthy habits at home and in your surroundings.

You may introduce “School Holidays Rules” to your children. You may have as much time on the I pad/ TV as you like – as long as all of these jobs have boon done before you turn on the screen Have you:  Made your bed  Had breakfast  Taken shower/ dressed  Brushed your teeth  Brushed your hair 20 minutes of reading.

20 minutes of writing on colouring.

Help in cleaning up 1 room (TV room/ Bedroom).

Played outside for 30 minutes.

Made on build something creative. (lego, craft, sand, drawing etc).

Helped someone in the family (ask if there is job you can do, if you can’t think of something yourself).

….. then you can watch TV / play the I pad.