The Beaconhouse Newsletter Beaconhouse School System
Jauhar KG I Extension, Plot C-16 and 17, Block 15 Gulistan-.e-Jauhar. Tel: 02134662977 -
2018-19
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Inside this issue
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Child Protection Team, BSS APP………………….3 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 2018-19……………..………...8 Parents as Partners CPA Sessions………………….9 Global Dignity Day……………………………….10 Literary Day 2018-19…………………………….11 Toddlers Fun Activities…………………………..12 I Spy…………………………………………..13-15
TheFirstWord 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.
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
Hence our “Star Readers” programme at Jauhar KG-I, not only enhances reading skills of our brilliant readers, it equally motivates
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Upcoming Events : Angels Parade (Toddlers and Pre Nursery) Letter Land (Pre Nursery)
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LOOKING FOR SCHOOLS FOR YOUR CHILD’S ADMISSION? 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 Nursery: Around 4 years and onwards in August
I WANT SOME INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? Ms. Narjis Rizvi (Head Mistress) Ms. Naveen Arif (School Coordinator) Sir Hammed Aamir Nawab (PRO) Sir Salman (Senior Accountant)
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) Naveen Arif (School Coordinator)
FOLLOW UP ON OUR SCHOOL AC- this one? Contact our PRO in case there TIVITIES AND LATEST UPDATES 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. Are you sure you are not missing out on
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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/
when they bring more than half of what we packed back untouched. 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 WANT YOUR KIDS TO EAT MORE smaller pieces and a whole fruit if it is sliced. LUNCH? PACK LESS! So, it’s a smart choice to not be too overwhelmed while packing lunches and give the Sometimes, we as a parent take too much child a lunch that is healthy and filling, less time to get our child’s school lunch ready and packed for them to feast on. We want to variety will eventually result in less or no wastage of food. 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
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PLAY IS OUR BRAIN’S MOST FAVOURITE WAY OF LEARNING – Diane Ackerman
mathematical concepts like number recognition and sequencing. You will find a great variety of games to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and Online games are the best way to do so as division are also quite interesting. You it caters to the kinesthetic, auditory and will also find games related to tens and visual learners all at the same time. Beones, patterns, shapes, measurements and low are some extremely interesting and place value. The best thing about it is that interactive websites for your child to you can choose the age criteria that suits practice and develop a lot of the aforeyour child. Happy learning! mentioned skills while they have fun exploring these sites. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/mathsgames/3-5-years/counting Starfall: Find numbers and sound recognition games. Mathematical concepts and https://www.topmarks.co.uk/mathsreading games all under one umbrella on games/5-7-years/counting this website @ http://www.starfall.com
Topmarks: Great site to master many
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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.
When a child enters the class in the midGrade One 1:30 p.m. dle 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 their friends and teachers about their prePre-Nursery 11:15 a.m. vious day at home. They miss out the morning assembly which prepares their Nursery 12 p.m. minds for learning and makes them physically and mentally active. Kindergarten 12 p.m. Grade One
GO GREEN ! 14th August 2018: Students of Jauhar KG -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 with either one of their choice and plant-
12:30 p.m.
ed the seedlings and waved their flags passionately.
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NO PLAY. NO LEARNING. KNOW PLAY. KNOW LEARNING 20 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. th
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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,
Students on this day were given a brief introduction of the Global Dignity Day, DIGNITY HAS NO NATIONALITY- students during Circle time activity, discussed about times where they showed Tania Buguera 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.
17th October 2018: Global Dignity day was celebrated by students of Jauhar KG-I 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.
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IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO BE These and many other qualities like good INTELLIGENT, READ THEM pronunciation and accent are acquired by FAIRY TALES – Albert Einstein our students through performing on events like the literary day.
8th November 2018: The story books came to life at Beaconhouse Jauhar KG-I 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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ACTIVITY CALENDAR 2018 (August-December)
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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
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ACTIVITY CALENDAR 2018 (August-December)
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Literary Day JKG-I Literary Day JKG-I Extension Pancake Activity in Nurseries Annual Sports Day 2018-19 Result Day at JKG-I Result Day at JKG-I Ext. Annual Sports Day Pre Nurseries Parents Race at Toddlers’ Sports Day Toddlers’ Sports Day
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OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF HRCA 2017-18 •
Pareesa Ahmed – Gold Medalist in Creative Writing
HRCA ENGLISH QUIZ 2018-19
Eiman Ali Sanjrani – Gold Medalist
Ali Imtiaz – Gold Medalist
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Eiman Ali Sanjrani – Silver Medal ist in Creative Writing
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Amal Aliani – Bronze Medalist in Creative Writing
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OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF A2Z 2017-18
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Aleena Khan – Silver Medalist in Art Competition
OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF HRCA SCIENCE QUIZ 2018-19
Bareera Nasir – Gold Medalist
Iraj Rizwan - Gold Medalist
Aleena Khan – Silver Medalist
Hamza Ali Khan – Silver Medalist
Hamza Khwaja – Silver Medalist
Anas Sohail – Silver Medalist
OUR DISTINCTIVE WINNERS OF
Muhammad Jahangir – Gold Medalist
Pareesa Ahmed – Gold Medalist
Anabia Wazi – Silver Medalist
Bazil Talha – Silver Medalist
Fuzail Zahid – Silver Medalist
Zunera Kamal – Silver Medalist