News Letter for term 1 Jauhar KG -I 2018-2019

The Beaconhouse Newsletter Beaconhouse School System

2018-19

Jauhar KG I, C-71, Block 14, Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Karachi. Tel: 02134018018-02134020904

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Admission Details, Important people to contact…………………………………………...…….2 Child Protection Team, BSS Application….……... 3 BSS JKG-I Facebook Page, School lunches ....….. 4 Educational websites for kids…..……………….... 5 School Timings, Independence Day celebrations….....………………………………………... ..6 Toddlers’ Sports Day 2018-19……………….…….7 Annual Sports Day (Nsy-I) 2018-19……..………...8 CPA approach sessions for parents………………...9 Global Dignity Day………………………………..10 Literary Day 2018-19……………………………...11 Toddlers’ Programme……………………………..12 I Spy……………………………………………13-15 HRCA & A2Z Competition Winners……………..16

The FirstWord Dear Parents, Children who read achieve better in school. Reading promotes achievement in all subjects, not just English. Children who are good readers tend to achieve better across the curriculum.

Children learn new words as they read. Subconsciously, they absorb information on how to structure sentences and how to use words and other language features effectively in their writing and speaking.

Hence our “Star Readers” programme at Jauhar KG-I, not only

enhances reading skills of our brilliant readers, it equally motivates learners with reading difficulties. I would like to appreciate parents’ personal interest in this reading program, the program is at its initial stage and the impact is gradual however, sustainability in the efforts would eventually make its mark.

Our primary aim of “Star Readers” programme is to enable readers to read maximum words, within and out of context.

Furthermore, parents are requested to visit school’s library regularly, and read story books to children at home, as reading together on a sofa, bedtime stories and visiting the library are just some ways of spending time together.

Narjis Rizvi Head Mistress

Good to know  Upcoming events : Mehfil-e-Milaad (Grade I), Angel’s Parade (Pre-Nsy & Toddlers), Letter Land (P.Nsy & Nsy), Elocution (Grade I), Cricket Tournament (Grade I), Annual Concert (Nsy-I), In-house Competitions (Nsy-I), Math Gala (KG & I).

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LOOKING FOR SCHOOLS FOR YOUR CHILD’S ADMISSION? NOTE: Admissions available in : JKG-I for Pre-Nursery to Grade I & JKG-I Extension for Toddlers to PreNursery

Below is the admission criteria for all the levels: Toddlers (Jauhar KG-I Extension): Around 2 years and onwards in August Pre-Nursery (Jauhar KG-I & Extension): Around 3 years and onwards in August

I WANT SOME INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? Ms. Narjis Rizvi (Head Mistress) Ms. Lubna Amir (Senior Mistress) Ms. Sundus Aamir Nawab (PRO) Sir Salman (Senior Accountant)

Nursery: Around 4 years and onwards in August Kindergarten: Around 5 years and onwards in August Grade One: Around 6 years and onwards in August

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CHILD PROTECTION TEAM OUTLINE OF OUR CHILD PROTECTION POLICY The Beaconhouse School System is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students enrolled at BSS schools. As a responsible organization we actively seek to promote the welfare of all students in our charge and ensure that they are protected from harm.

Child protection team members of the school look into the wellbeing of your child. Below are the names and pictures of our Child Protection Team members: Narjis Rizvi (Headmistress) Lubna Amir (Senior Mistress) Hira Saleem (School Coordinator) Urooj Fatima (P.E Instructor) Satwat Zaidi (School Librarian)

FOLLOW UP ON OUR SCHOOL AC- Are you sure you are not missing out on TIVITIES AND LATEST UPDATES this one? Contact our PRO in case there is any issue with downloading or registerON BSS APP ing yourself.

Downloading the official BSS Application on your mobile phones is mandatory for all parents. And why wouldn’t you as it offers integral information at just one click. Be it your child’s fee challan information or their attendance, the latest event’s pictures or details of any important notice and circular, this application offers it all and much more.

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FIND US ON OUR BRANCH’S OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE Have you liked our page yet? If not ,do it now and keep yourself updated with the details and amazing pictures of all the activities and events happening in the school. https://www.facebook.com/Johar.KGI/

half of what we packed back untouched.

WANT YOUR KIDS TO EAT MORE LUNCH? PACK LESS! Sometimes, we as a parent take too much time to get our child’s school lunch ready and packed for them to feast on. We want to give them the best, healthiest food and a great variety to choose from Once our child comes back, our first instinct is to see whether he or she has eaten or not, and it at times gets very frustrating to see when they bring more than

So, as a school educator it was observed that children who bring less food, usually end up eating more of it. It might sound vague but it really works. A lot of food options and food that is packed too much in cling wraps or aluminum foil might seem a lot of work to a child of this age.

He might even end up eating a whole sandwich if it is cut into smaller pieces and a whole fruit if it is sliced. So, it’s a smart choice to not be too overwhelmed while packing lunches and give the child a lunch that is healthy and filling, less variety will eventually result in less or no wastage of food.

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Topmarks: Great site to master many mathematical concepts like number recognition and sequencing. You will find a great variety of games to practice Online games are the best way to do so as addition, subtraction, multiplication and it caters to the kinesthetic, auditory and division are also quite interesting. You visual learners all at the same time. Bewill also find games related to tens and low are some extremely interesting and ones, patterns, shapes, measurements and interactive websites for your child to place value. The best thing about it is that practice and develop a lot of the aforeyou can choose the age criteria that suits mentioned skills while they have fun ex- your child. Happy learning! ploring these sites. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/mathsStarfall: Find numbers and sound recog- games/3-5-years/counting nition games. Mathematical concepts and reading games all under one umbrella on https://www.topmarks.co.uk/mathsgames/5-7-years/counting this website PLAY IS OUR BRAIN’S MOST FAVOURITE WAY OF LEARNING – Diane Ackerman

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SCHOOLS AND PUNCTUALITY

Below are the off timings followed by all our levels, however reporting time for all students is 8 a.m. sharp.

Pre-Nursery

12:30 p.m.

Nursery

12:50 p.m.

Kindergarten

12:50 p.m.

Grade One 1:30 p.m.

When a child enters the class in the middle of a lesson, he has already missed out on a lot of opportunities that punctual stuReporting time for Friday is also 8a.m. dents usually avail. It includes the morning time where students usually sit with a sharp. However the off-timings are listed below: book and read with their teacher, or the opportunity to socialize and chat with Pre-Nursery 11:15 a.m. their friends and teachers about their previous day at home. They miss out the Nursery 12 p.m. morning assembly which prepares their Kindergarten 12 p.m. minds for learning and makes them physically and mentally active.

Grade One 12:30 p.m.

with either one of their choice and planted the seedlings and waved their flags 14th August 2018: Students of Jauhar KG passionately.

-I and Jauhar KG -I Extension celebrated the independence day with great zest and zeal. They arrived at the school clad in national dresses and with a flag. The school echoed with chants of Pakistan Zindabad and national songs. A poll was conducted on facebook where the parents gave feedback on whether they would like to send the child to school with a flag or a seedling to plant in the school surrounding. The children arrived at school GO GREEN !

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NO PLAY. NO LEARNING. KNOW PLAY. KNOW LEARNING 20th Dec 2018: Play is an integral part of education at the Beaconhouse School System and each year it observes its Annual sports day for all the levels. Jauhar KG-I observed its first sports event for their newly inaugurated Toddlers Program at Jauhar KG-I branch. Our toddlers might seem too young but their sportsmanship spirit is mighty, which they proudly exhibited to their parents on this day. Our young but extremely energetic toddlers amazed the audience with the astounding torch lightning ceremony. The confidence, discipline and motivation exhibited was phenomenal considering their tender age.

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ANNUAL SPORTS EVENT 2018-19

15th Dec 2018: The students of grade ones left the audience awestruck with their mesmerizing Welcome Display on the Annual Sports Event 2018-19 for levels Nursery to Grade Ones. Through this thrilling display the students broadcasted all the skills that are offered to our students in their weekly sports clubs. Students according to their interest and talent choose the club to enhance and develop different skills in our Taekwondo, Gymnastic and Yoga clubs.

In this display the talented students of grade ones were seen bouncing basketballs to the music beat, and twirling hula hoops around their waist with great skill and ease. A set of students exhibited their gymnastic skills by doing different kinds of rolling and cart wheeling while another group of students showed their taekwondo skills.

It is due to the training they acquire from a very early stage that enhances the confidence and skills which were observed in this spectacular performance.

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PARENTS AS PARTNERS October 2018: Beaconhouse Jauhar KGI believes in having parents as their partners, on the basis of which we conduct sessions to take the parents on board for our students’ learning. Supporting a child at home to reinforce the simplest concepts taught in class might often seem too challenging for the parent. And why wont it be, the methods, the language and the way it is taught in the classrooms today is completely different from how they learnt. This at times tends to confuse children instead of being helpful.

Keeping this in mind, CPA sessions were conducted in the branch where our respected parents were briefed about ways in which they can assist their child at home while doing math. It was a practical session where parents themselves practiced on a few mathematical concepts using the resources our students use in their classrooms. They followed the complete concrete, pictorial and abstract (CPA) approach throughout the session to develop a deeper understanding which will then assist them while providing support to their child at home.

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IN A GLOBAL WORLD WE SHOULD ALL BE CITIZENS, DIGNITY HAS NO NATIONALITY - Tania Buguera

17th October 2018: Global Dignity day was celebrated by students of Jauhar KGI to highlight the importance of dignity for one’s own self and for everyone else.

The world of today is getting more and more global, children need to attain acceptance more now than ever. Students in their daily life at school and even outside, come across people from different culture, religion and people with morals and values much different than theirs; it is therefore very essential for the schools of today to instill acceptance, respect and love for everyone equally.

Students on this day were given a brief introduction of the Global Dignity Day, students during Circle time activity, discussed about times where they showed compassion towards one another, and how they went out of way to help others .

Other activities like pledge taking, art fair, assembly presentations and peace walks were conducted throughout the school.

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IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO BE These and many other qualities like good pronunciation and accent are acquired by INTELLIGENT, READ THEM our students through performing on FAIRY TALES – Albert Einstein events like the literary day.

8th November 2018: The story books came to life at Beaconhouse Jauhar KG-I and Extension on the Literary Day held in the school for level Pre-Nursery to Grade Ones. Students confidently took up on different characters of a story and reenacted it for parents. Students are trained not only to handle the props but the dire focus is on the dialogue delivery, the accent and intonation while delivering it.

Our tiny learners when given the opportunities to speak on their turn and work as a team to reenact on short stories and rhymes, tend to build confidence and high self esteem.

Students also work on creating their own big book, where they illustrate the book and write their own dialogues. These books were also presented to the head mistress and the parents. They also create their own bookmarks which further develops the love for books and reading; which indeed is a great habit to develop in their early childhood.

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IT'S FUN TO BE A TODDLER AT JAUHAR KG-I Beaconhouse School System Jauhar KG-I initiated this one year playgroup programme in its new Extension branch in the year 2018-19. This programme is being offered to children between the ages of 2-3 years. Our toddlers programme offers a holistic learning environment which provides children with best social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Children enjoy caring environment that fosters positive feelings of selfworth, socializing and respect.

Activity based curriculum builds upon all aspects of child’s growth requirements, enabling them to become lifelong learners, preparing them for school ahead and develop life skills.

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ACTIVITY CALENDAR 2018 (August-December)

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Orientation Day of JKG-I 1 Orientation of JKG-I Ext. 2 Inauguration of Toddlers Programme at JKG-I Extension branch 3-4 First Day of school activities 5-6 Red Day in Pre-Nurseries 7 Friendship Day Celebrations 8-11 Goose’s Birthday in Pre-Nurseries 9-10

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11 Library Orientation Activities Story Telling Session by Jauhar Primary students CPA Approach session for parents Dignity Day Tea Party at JKG-I Ext. First Parent Teacher Meeting at JKG-I First Parent Teacher Meeting at JKG-I Ext. HRCA Medal/Certificate Distribution Toddlers’ Fruit Salad Activity

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OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF HRCA 2017-18 

Pareesa Ahmed – Gold Medalist in Creative Writing

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Anas Sohail – Silver Medalist

OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF HRCA ENGLISH QUIZ 2018-19 

Eiman Ali Sanjrani – Gold Medalist

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Eiman Ali Sanjrani – Silver Medalist in Creative Writing

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Ali Imtiaz – Gold Medalist

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Amal Aliani – Bronze Medalist in Creative Writing

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Muhammad Jahangir – Gold Medalist

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OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF A2Z 2017-18

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Pareesa Ahmed – Gold Medalist

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Yashal Mustafa - Gold Medalist in Art Competition

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Anabia Wazi – Silver Medalist

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Bazil Talha – Silver Medalist

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Fuzail Zahid – Silver Medalist

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Zunera Kamal – Silver Medalist

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Parishay Farrukh – Bronze Medalist

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Aleena Khan – Silver Medalist in Art Competition

OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF HRCA SCIENCE QUIZ 2018-19 

Bareera Nasir – Gold Medalist

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Iraj Rizwan - Gold Medalist

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Aleena Khan – Silver Medalist

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Hamza Ali Khan – Silver Medalist

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Hamza Khwaja – Silver Medalist