Newsletter EOY 2018
Beaconhouse School System G u l i s t a n - e - J a u h a r Ca mp u s Mi d d l e S e c t i o n
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FIRST WORD _______________________________________________________________________01 SCIENCE EXHIBITION AND RESULT DAY _________________________________________________ 02 WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP______________________________________________________________02 MOVIE TRIP________________________________________________________________________03 DARAMA FESTIVAL 2018_____________________________________________________________ 03 ORIENTATION OF GRADE VIII__________________________________________________________04 LEARNING CENTERED ACTIVITIES_____________________________________________________4—5 SING YOUR HEART OUT______________________________________________________________ 05 SPORTS ACTIVITES__________________________________________________________________ 06 EARTH DAY________________________________________________________________________ 06 HEART SAVING SESSION______________________________________________________________07 UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEW TERM____________________________________________________ 08 FIRST WORD
Dear Parents, We come to an end of another rewarding and incredibly busy school year at the Jauhar Campus. The end of the year is a good time to reflect and to look forward, to see what we still need to accomplish. It is with great pride that I would like to start by sharing with you that World’s Scholar Cup for the first time in Karachi was hosted by Gulistan e Jauhar campus. The regional event at Karachi was appreciated by all stakeholders and now our five students Safia Mussarat, Zain ali, Ibrahim Mnasoor , Sheikh Muhammad Muneeb and Saud Imran Malik are going to Kuala lampur to compete at Global level while four students, Dania Iqbal. Ghassam alam, Fatima Zahid and Mehak Jawed will fly to Barcelona for the Global round. We wish them success and pray that they bring glory to the school. This year, our young singers proved their metal in Obhartay Sitaray. Nida Saeed and Ibrahim got the winning team award in primary school category whereby Nida was the best singer and Ibrahim got the 2 nd runner up trophy. In the mIddle School, ali abbas student of VII- F was awarded the best winning voice. The End of year result proves our pledge to being a high achieving school academically. For this, we would like to pay homage to our students and teachers for their exemplary dedication that was unfazed by the rigorous challenges of the academic year. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our reverend parents for their continued support. Their feedback greatly helped us in improving in academics and co-curricular activities In the end, we wish everyone a very happy summer vacations. We look forward to welcoming our students in the next academic year. Regards, Dr Nadia Rashid Imam, Head Mistress.
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Science Exhibition on Result day BSS believe in ‘Learning by Doing!’ Students of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Campus organized an interesting ‘Science Fair’ on Jan 6th, 2018. The purpose of the event was to promote imagination and creativity in students. Students showed their growing inclination towards science by displaying quality scientific investigations, deep explorations and useful science projects including wind mills, solar powered house and mobile chargers, remote controlled cars, robots, water level detectors, electronic games, door opening detectors and many more.
Emaan Ali, a participant from class VII-C shares her experience by saying: “It was a wonderful event. It promoted a spirit of competition and creativity among us that will further enhance our talent.”
World Scholar’s Cup BSS believes in providing students opportunities to discover new strengths, practices and skills. The World Scholar's Cup (abbreviated as WSC) is an International team Academic Program with students participating from over 50 countries. Since its inception in year 2006 WSC has attracted what it calls "a global community of future scholars and leaders” and promotes participants to discover their strengths and skills that they may have never recognized ever before. It focuses on bringing students from different cultures together to discuss issues and ideas relevant to today. Each WSC Regional Round consists of four main events: The Scholar's Challenge, Collaborative Writing, The Team Debate, and the Scholar's Bowl. These activities are both social and academic and strive to solidify the community aspect of the World Scholar's Cup. World Scholar’s Cup for the first time ever, in Karachi, was hosted by BSS Jauhar Campus. Though it was a competition held on 17-18 February 2018 but was different as it turned into a celebration. Overall, 14 leading schools from Karachi and Hyderabad region joined the academic celebration. Ten teams from BSS Jauhar Campus only, have qualified for Global round. Many of our students will be travelling during summer break to continue their tournament of champions. Not only had it increased our young scholars’ understanding about different subjects, they learned how to connect them to each other and to the world. Instead of focusing on memorizing facts, WSC was all about applying them. Hence, it was the fulcrum which changed students’ aspirations. Student’s review Safia Musarrat from VIII-F shared her experience, ‘World Scholar’s Cup made me a more active person with wonderful new memories and friends. I became more passionate about arts and I really started appreciating innovative ideas.’ Laiba Sahi (VIII E) said, ‘The World’s Scholar’s Cup has been a really wonderful event. It has increased my confidence, writing skills and interactions with other people. I also got to meet students of other schools and even compete with them.’ Areeba Zahoor shared her memories, ‘The world’s Scholar cup was an extremely memorable event! It encouraged critical thinking, public speaking skills and cooperation with our peers. While challenging, it was fun filled! All in all, it was a lovely experience that everyone enjoyed.’
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Movie Trip Middle school made an enthusiastic start to the Mid-term. Jauhar Campus arranged a visit to Ocean Mall for the students of grade VII’s on the January 23rd to watch ‘Paddington 2’, and an action-packed comedy animated movie and for grade VIII’s on the February 1st to see ‘Jumanji’, an adventure comedy which was crowned by delicious lunch in the food court. All the students enjoyed the visit thoroughly. ‘I enjoyed the movie throughout,’ said Rameen of class VII-C, ‘I would rate the film “10 out of 10. It was a great show’.
Drama Festival 2018 Students of Classes VI, VII and VIII from Beaconhouse Gulistan-e-Jauhar Campus, Middle School participated in the ‘Middle School Drama Festival 2018’ held at Bahria Auditorium on March 21, 2018. Our talented young artists and melodious singing stars presented a musical play on Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Oliver Twist”. All the teachers, participants and the choir worked day and night to make this play worth remembering which was evident through audience roaring applaud. To appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of the students, a star-studded panel of judges from the dramatics field, which included Asma Nabeel and Faiza Saleem awarded Muhammad Mustafein of Class VII-A the best actor award (Male), Mishal Fatima of Class VII-F the best actor award (Female) and the best supporting actor award was awarded to Muhammad Maarij Ali of Class- VI-E. Following students also performed at their best. Name of students Syed Marij
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Class/ Section VI E
Characters
Name of students
Class/ Section
Oliver
Maira Nawab
VIII E
Ibrahim Sheikh
VIII B
Mr. Bumble
Khushbakth Shah
VIII E
Zain Ul Abedin
VIII F
Mr. Sowerberry
Ali Ather
VIII C
Mishaal Fatima
VIII F
Widow corney/ Mrs. Sowerberry
Aaliyaan Ali
VIII E
Moosa Shakir
VIII A
Artful dodger
Zainab Yousafzai
VII C
Alizeh Abbasi
VIII C
Nancy
Maham Shafaat
VIII A
Abdullah Ali
VII E
Naoh claypol
Sumaira Bano
VII A
Syed Mustafain
VII A
Fagin
Aliyan Hamid
VII E
Sabrina Ashraf
VII F
Young Lady
Ajar Ali Adnan
VI C
Anosha
VII F
Mahnoor Hassan
VII A
Dawood Bizenjo
VII B
Sair Ali Khan
VI F
Haroon
VII C
Abdullah Saffwan
VI F
Kumail
VII C
Shaheem Abbasi
VI F
Rayyan ur Rahim
VII F
Irtiza Ali
VI F
Bismee Abbasi
VI H
Rameen Tahir
VI H
Orphan /thief
Characters Narrator Betsy Bill sykes Mr. Brownlow Choir
Thief / orphan
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Orientation of Grade V III Students in their last year of Middle School are at a very crucial juncture where they have to make decisions which will impact them for the rest of their lives. Yes, a very important decision of choosing Cambridge or Matriculation stream along with the subject groups they will opt to study. Beaconhouse Jauhar Campus supports its students and their parents by intervening in the form of an Orientation Session. This year the School Headmistress Dr. Nadia Rashid Inam, Senior Mistress Ms. Sana Fatima and Cambridge team of BSS Jauhar campus presented guidelines regarding points to ponder, steps to take, apprehensions, fallacies and welcomed queries from parents and students for the School’s Cambridge and Matriculation program. This session proved to be very helpful for students and their parents in making up their minds for either of the system to be chosen.
Learning Centered Activities “Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.” Henri Frederic Amiel
Our Learning Centre offers more than just books. It is a space set up to provide students with an opportunity to engage in activities that enrich their learning. It plays a key role in supporting and developing literacy by giving students access to various digital resources, magazines, books and manipulative that provide active learning experiences. Various activities, clubs and events had been carried out in our Learning Centre. Few of them are:
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International Book Club (ongoing)
The members of Library Club connected with readers of Tusania to form a partnership in our book club to promote global literacy. Book Name (A Long walk to water)
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Scrabble Competition
The objective was to make students able to develop their visual, auditory and tactile learning. While making the words on the scrabble, students were provided a response sheet in which they had to record all the words and their scoring according to the instructions mentioned on the sheet.
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Urdu Drama
Students of Grade VIII played a small Urdu Skit (Harry Potter in Karachi) on the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter Book Series with the help of Urdu Teacher.
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World Read Aloud Day
To spread the pleasure of reading aloud, we celebrated ‘World Read Aloud Day’ alongside the 20th anniversary of US Publication of Harry Potter book series on February 1st, 2018 by organizing different read aloud activities along with Harry Potter quizzes. Mustafa Abdul Qadir of IV-E won best Reading Competition Read Aloud Activity.
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Skype Interview with Author
In order to give an experience of meeting with an author, Beaconhouse Jauhar Campus “Learning Centre” organized an inspiring Skype session for grade VII C with British author Madelyn Rosenberg, who is a famous author of many children’s books and also a news reporter. Our enthusiastic students asked several questions from Ms. Rosenberg regarding how to polish writing skills and developing reading habits.
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Story Telling
The students of senior section read out stories to the students of the primary section. By teaming up with elder students, we continue to connect children with books, and illustrate the connection of books with the brighter future resulting a more literature, productive community
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Research on Historical Facts and Personalities
In Book Club students of Grade VII and VIII participated in several research based reading and writing activities of famous historical figures and events who made world history.
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Participation in Global Collaborative Project
Beaconhouse Gulistan e Jauhar Campus was the only school nationally that took part in the global collaborative project conducted by a school in Delhi, India to publish it in their emagazine. We take great pride in saying that our students participated in all categories. To add a feather on our cap, we were shortlisted to be displayed in the Art Work section of their emagazine.
Sing Your Heart Out Melodies always appeal one’s mind and soul. It is indeed one of the ways to express happiness, joy and pleasure. The students of Grade VII and VIII proudly participated in Middle School Singing Competition organized by Music Club member on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. The panel of judges included phenomenal names in Music; Mr. Syed Aizaz and Ms Fernaz Yasmeen. Senior Mistress Sana Fatima Zaidi was the chief guest of the event. Students’ performances were carefully assessed and following students were declared as winners who secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
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Positions
Grade VII
Grade VIII
1st Position
Rao Shaheer Ali
Maham Shafaat
2nd Position
Syed Mustafain Raza
Alisha Rashid
3rd Position
Ali Abbas
Syed Shah Hassan
Consolation Prize
Zainab Yousuf Zai
Hania Aftaab
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Sports Activities BSS Jauhar Campus organized various sports events this term as it is said that “Healthy and physical activities are necessary for a healthy mind”. Different events for both girls and boys were organized like football, cricket, netball etc. Netball tournament was organized for girls of grade VIIs and VIIIs during the month of March. There were total 13 teams that participated and VII E’s team outshined all and won the tournament. Football tournament was also organized for grade VIIs and VIIIs boys and all 13 teams went through series of rounds. Finally VII D’s performance excelled among all others. It was a nail biting final match as VII D competed against their seniors from Grade VIII F, and managed to win the title and was declared the winning team. Cricket tournament was organized in the month of April for grade VIII boys. Girls also enjoyed it as they came to cheer up for their classmates and increase their moral.
Earth Day "What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans." Evo Morales Like other forms of knowledge and awareness, the knowledge about environmental issues and their solutions is also essential for our learners. Based on that knowledge and awareness, Earth Day activities were carried out in the campus with zeal and enthusiasm on Monday April 23rd, 2018. Students were busy throughout the day in conducting quiz, convincing juniors for conservation of resources and challenging each other in vocabulary games. The day started with colorful assembly presentations of grade VIII where they had a quiz competition and an oath was taken that they would protect and keep Mother Earth clean. It was reinforced that each one of us can conserve either water or the amount of trash we produce by recycling it as far as possible.
HRCA Art and Essay Writing Competition The HR Consultant Association (HRCA) announced the International Art and Essay Writing Competition for 2018. The competitions were held as a part of a youth education initiative intended to enhance awareness on the importance of plants among students. 5 students participated in the Essay Writing and 4 students participated in the Art Competition and are eagerly waiting for the results. 6
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Heart Saving Session March and April are celebrated as Heart Saver Months by International Heart Association and its International Training Centre’s globally. The College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSP) conducted an essential CPR session on April 25th, 2018 for students to train them to save life of people with heart attack and cardiac arrest. The team brought the latest training equipment like mannequins and provid-
ed demonstration. Students were also encouraged to perform the learned techniques on the mannequins. It was indeed a very informative training session for the young students and teachers.
Upcoming events in New Term
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Welcome party
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Middle school Learning Festival
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Talent hunt