Newsletter 2015-16

The Beaconhouse Newsletter Beaconhouse- Jauhar Primary C 16-17 Gulistan-e-Jauhar,

Block15 Karachi Phone # 021-34662975-7

Dec 2015

In this Issue First Word

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Good to Know

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Sports Day

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Mothers’ Day

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Edmodo

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Reading Programme

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The First Word Library as a Learning Resource Center Dear Parents, “Learning today means more than memorizing facts”. It means learning to learn for lifetime. As we all experience that school library is the key to teaching students not just to read but to produce the skills they need to evaluate and use information throughout their lives. Our library is fully equipped , attractive with convenient space, where children can work individually and in small groups. It has a wide range of resources in a variety of books, computers, audio and videotapes that appeal to different learning styles. We provide a full range of print and electronic resources. We encourage our children to read view and listen both for understanding and enjoyment. We extend learning opportunities beyond the textbook and classroom for higher students 'achievement and their learning outcomes. I request parents to read together with your child. for fun and enjoyment which will help your child succeed in school as research shows that children who are read at home do better in school.

Regards, Riffat Naseem Headmistress

Good to Know School will re-open on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 after the summer break.

For the latest updates and view school’s activities log on our official face book page http://www.facebook.com/bssjp1 Information about stationery collection and submission for the new session will be communicated through SMS>

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Independence Day Independence Day was celebrated with the enthusiasm to enhance patriotism in students.

Students presented role plays and sang national songs. They also delivered small speeches in which they highlighted the importance of this day.

Defence Day Students of Beaconhouse Jauhar Primary celebrated Defence Day with great pride to pay the tribute to our beloved soldiers. The students performed a role plays during the morning assembly with great enthusiasm and shared the importance of this day by singing patriotic songs and waving flags.

Orientation Session An orientation session was held for parents of students of Class-I, II and new admissions on September 5, 2015.

The session aimed at familiarizing the parents with the facilities available. Learning opportunities to be provided to their children such as story time sessions, speaking/ listening activities & various mental math activities.

The parents were briefed about the school’s policies and the procedures, curriculum and extra curricular

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Home Room In order to get to know their students better and to develop good rapport, class teachers conduct a separate time ‘home room’ to their students. This will also equip teachers to facilitate their students with 21st century skills as students are being provided opportunities to share their ideas put forward their point of views and to discuss concerns with their classmates and the teachers.

Global Dignity Day This year the Dignity Day related activities were carried out from the onset of the session, mostly in the classrooms. While last year we had emphasized on the importance of ensuring dignity of other people, in spite of the difference his year’s assembly presentation on the culmination day focused on ‘Anti Bullying’ so that our children develop and maintain a positive attitude towards that will help them become leading forces. Manage

different others and learn to manage different situations and conflicts.

Library Day Library Day were celebrated at the branch and a number of activities were conducted to promote reading. The activities included presentations, reading with different aids, reviews writing and book covers, story writing and on-line story writing in the presence of parents of all classes and students were encouraged to participate. Students took privileged to demonstrate all of the mentioned activities to their parents.

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PTM/ Positive Parenting The first Parent Teacher Meeting for the session was organized on different days to facilitate parents. These interactive sessions were organized to provide feedback to the parents about their children. Moreover, parents were encouraged to give suggestions to bring improvement in teaching and learning.

Kangaroo International linguistic Contest-2015 101 students out of 287 students enthusiastically participated in the International Linguistic Contest on . .The contest not only provided an international recognition to the school’s children at a very early stage of their lives, but also promotes skills to compete in a contest scenario positively. Meesam of class I F and Maria of class —- secured the highest marks in the linguistic contest. logical thinking and problem solving skills.

Experiential Learning This term different project based and inquiry based lessons were conducted. It was ensure throughout the term to foster Learning by doing to provide first hand learning experience to our students which certainly raised their academies.

Children’s Poster Competition Friends of Burns Centre organized a Children’s Poster Competition to promote awareness among people about prevention from burns’ injuries. Eleven students from the branch sent their entries out of which those sent by . The entries along with those of will be displayed at an exhibition to be held at the Frere Hall.

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Annual Concert Independence Day was celebrated with the enthusiasm to enhance patriotism in students.

Students presented role plays and sang national songs. They also delivered small speeches in which they highlighted the importance of this day.

Defence Day Students of Beaconhouse Jauhar Primary celebrated Defence Day with great pride to pay the tribute to our beloved soldiers. The students performed a role plays during the morning assembly with great enthusiasm and shared the importance of this day by singing patriotic songs and waving flags.

Orientation Session An orientation session was held for parents of students of Class-I, II and new admissions on September 5, 2015.

The session aimed at familiarizing the parents with the facilities available. Learning opportunities to be provided to their children such as story time sessions, speaking/ listening activities & various mental math activities.

The parents were briefed about the school’s policies and the procedures, curriculum and extra curricular

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Eye Spy Gallery 2015

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1-Cullmination Day-English Project of Class I

3- Mothers’ Day-Painting

(God gave us green, Let’s keep it clean)

4– Bhaloo ki Salgirah

2– Earth Day Presentation by Class II A

5– Mothers’ Day– Planting/Gardening

6-Mothers’ Day– Cooking

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Eye Spy Gallery 2015

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1-Shopping Activity-Math Class I 2-Wrapping a gift for Bhaloo ki Salgirah-Urdu Class I 3- Making posters– Class I 4– Project work– Old and modern vehicles-Class I 5– Word puzzle– Class II 6– Sports Day– Gymnastic 6

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