NEWSLETTER—BEACONHOUSE HSPR Term: 01 | Issue 01 | January, 2018
Exotic Series of Events: Debate Competition Annual Sports Gala Culmination Day — Project Based Learning Middle School Trip Year Book Nazam Nigari Open Day
Inside this issue: Investiture Ceremony
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Annual Prize Distribution 2016—17
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Orientation Session
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Global Dignity Day
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Open Days
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Middle School Tournament
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Islamiat Quiz
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From the Head’s Desk “Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Dear Parents, I hope this finds you in good health and joyful spirits as we commence the new year with a fresh outlook and renewed intentions. As we begin the next term this season, we must remember to take special care in the cold weather with proper precautions to avoid the flu and build our strength with a nutritious, healthy diet. The previous term proved to be fun-filled and exciting as ever where our students enjoyed a steady stream of engaging extra-curricular activities, special assemblies, sports rallies and outdoor excursions. Earlier last year, we were visited by the School Evaluation Unit and I am pleased to report that we have received encouraging feedback regarding our academic and administrative procedures in practice. It has been a wonderful experience working alongside them and we will continue to review and refine our internal systems with their able guidance in the second term as well. We are very confident that the outcome will benefit our students and help us identify better ways to create a conducive and comfortable learning environment for everyone concerned. I am also very pleased to announce the acquisition of the empty plot neighbouring our school, which will give much needed room to our students for sports and extra-curricular activities. I would like to extend my thanks to our Executive Director, Mr Nassir Kasuri, for responding so quickly to our request to meet the developmental needs of our children, who require physical activity as much as mental stimulation for balanced personal development. No doubt, physical health is a keystone of academic achievement and enduring individual resilience. It is especially important to remember this in
the information age where our children face greater intellectual pressures as well as distractions to their natural routines in the form of social media outlets. The students themselves understand this need intuitively and it has been wonderful to observe their enthusiastic involvement during our ongoing Sports Events. We wish the best to all the participating House Teams. We are trying to extend maximum leadership opportunities for all our students this year. Our Student Council and House Captains have shown great promise and we look forward to their contributions to improving the school experience of their peer body in the institution. Club Activities have also been going strong with weekly meetings and hands -on, goal based activities. You are welcome to offer your suggestions to your child’s club participation as they offer a very important aspect of learning outside regular studies. In addition to physical activity, I must encourage you all to help your children develop healthy reading habits. Reading books is of paramount importance, especially now, in the digital age, to build longer attention spans, patience and stronger analytical skills. There is a strong correlation between showing a love of reading at an early age and future educational achievement. Reading fiction stimulates the imagination and develops empathy which builds creativity and improves behavior. We must never underestimate the time-honoured power of reading. I wish you the best for the new term. Best regards,
Sumairah Naveed HM, BSS — HSPR