BSS Latifabad Primary II Mid Term Newsletter for the Session 2020-21

Beaconhouse School System Latifabad Primary II, Hyderabad

NEWSLETTER MID-TERM ACADEMIC SESSION

2020-21

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Beaconhouse School System Latifabad Primary II, Hyderabad

NEWSLETTER MID-TERM ACADEMIC SESSION 2020-21 January, 2021

Head’s Note Dear Parents, I am immensely grateful and euphoric that we have successfully made it to the first half of yet another academic year, despite the challenges posed by the devastating incursion of COVID-19. The way our students, parents and teachers handled the demands to protect everyone as we continued to educate and feed our students during the most unusual of circumstances is highly commendable.

I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all the parents of BSS LP II for their unwavering support and patience without which it wouldn’t have been possible for the children to continue their learning through BSU. I take this opportunity to appreciate all the gems of LP II for regularly attending the online classes, regardless of the myriad issues and having a productive E-learning experience. I am highly indebted to my team who, as usual, went above and beyond the call of duty to provide whatever was necessary to add to our students’ knowledge and learning experience.

I am hopeful that we will soon revert to life as it was and our classrooms would enlighten with the uninterrupted jibber-jabbers of children in no time. We would continue to make our students better than they already are.

Branch Achievements: The branch received the Academic Excellence Award 2019-2020 for best Academic performance in the Primary Schools category across the Southern region. The School Head Ms. Anjuman Rashdi also collected Award for her extraordinary leadership in BSU, the largest online learning platform in Pakistan for the year 2020-2021.

Promotions within the branch: Ms. Nida Sehar, who has 9 years of experience of teaching at Beaconhouse School System. She has earned her Master’s Degree in Zoology and Education and is certified of BSS trainings such as Beginning Teachers Preparatory (BTP), Developing Reflective Practitioners (DRP), E- Foundation Course (EFC), Child Protection Policy (CPP) and many other online courses. Recently, she has been promoted as an Instructional Coach (IC) for BSS Latifabad Primary II. Her prime role along with her teaching is to collaborate and identify training needs, support school Professional Development through informal and formal trainings as identified by the Branch Head, also mentor teacher and co- teach with them in order to improve teaching and learning of students.

Ms. Roseline Khokhar who has been associated with the system since 2009. She did Master in Education. She is certified in the courses provided by BSS such as Induction course, Teachers Fundamental Course (TFC), Simulation &Training for Instructional Coaches (STIC 2020) and CPP. Lately, she has been promoted as a School Coordinator of this elite Institute. Her responsibility is to facilitate teachers in attaining their objectives to improve effective teaching and learning.

I hope both the positions will be an additional support for the branch.

I wish and pray for everyone to have a safe and blissful year ahead!

Anjuman Rashdi Branch Head Latifabad Primary II

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The New Academic year 2020-2021 ecstatically commenced on 10th August 2020 with warm, High spirited and jubilant welcome. From August till December, the first term was full of dynamic activities, celebrations and achievements.

Back to School Through BSU (Beaconhouse School Uninterrupted) The staggering global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the unexpected closure of schools for an uncertain period. To continue learning in these unprecedented times was indeed an uphill task.

However, the challenge was no less than an opportunity for Beaconhouse to create a virtual school where students can have a safe and wholesome learning experience at home. The BSU- (Beaconhouse Schooling Uninterrupted) proved to be a milestone in fulfilling our commitment to provide quality education and ensure uninterrupted schooling and meaningful academic engagement of our students.

The BSU platform supports the learning of students at home through interactive activities, engaging online games and quizzes, instructional videos and presentations, assignments, online student-teacher as well as parent-teacher conferences, and online real-time classes.

73rd Independence Day Celebration In the new normal of online schooling, Beaconhouse School System Latifabad Primary-II hosted a virtual Independence Day celebration on 13th August 2020 with complete devotion. The celebration was initiated by the national anthem and live stream flag hoisting ceremony. Students participated devotedly in the online celebrations by delivering awe-inspiring speeches, sang patriotic songs and played Musical game quiz. The proud students and faculty members paid tribute to the homeland by dressing up in white and greens. To end the show a small speech was presented by the SMI to acknowledge the remarkable sacrifices made by our founder Quaide-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah to provide Muslims with an independent homeland.

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Defence Day Beaconhouse Latifabad Primary II celebrated Defence Day on 6th September 2020 virtually with full enthusiasm to acknowledge the sacrifices rendered by our fearless soldiers during the war of 1965.

To commence the celebration teachers briefed the students about the significance of the Defence day. Many of the students were dressed as army officials to show their utter dedication to our heroic martyrs. Students paid tribute to the nation’s brave martyrs by reading heartwarming poems and sang enchanting songs. The devotion with which virtual celebration was carried out by the students was remarkable.

Online Back to School Orientation As per the orders of government officials, schools were scheduled to reopen on 28th September 2020 amidst the pandemic. Ahead of the reopening of the school, Beaconhouse Latifabad Primary II conducted a virtual orientation session for its learners and their parents on 25th September 2020 to introduce them to the new learning and teaching norms.

To ensure uninterrupted learning under the prevailing circumstances, the Hybrid Learning Model was formulated which required students to attend the school both physically and virtually in two groups i.e.

Group A and Group B. The session solely aimed at educating children and their guardians about the Hybrid model as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed in and out of the premises for the safe reopening of schools and curb the spread of the disease. The session also intended to make parents familiarize with the Hybrid time table, teaching staff, overall administration and management.

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International Global Dignity Day Beaconhouse School System Latifabad Primary II celebrated Global Dignity Week virtually and Face to Face from 12th October to 21st October 2020 to foster emotions of love and respect among the students for fellow humans regardless of the differences. Students remained engaged in a plethora of exciting activities throughout the week with strict compliance to the SOPS. The Global Dignity Logo formation, sharing of videos and pictures by students of Act of kindness, Global Dignity Virtual Workshop- Dignity Starts With You conducted by Ms. Shumaila Bilal and Seeing The Dignity In Others conducted by Ms. Sana Noor, GDD Poster Making where children designed captivating posters with enchanting messages, embellishing Dignity Wall with heart-stirring messages and pictures of cherished acts, pledge taking ceremony by Dignity Ambassadors and Book Donations to Street School were the highlights of the celebrations.

Spelling Bee Competition This competition helped students to improve their literacy skills and increases their word vocabulary, pronunciation, phonemes and correct spellings.

Students of Grade 2 participated enthusiastically in the face-to-face Spell Bee Competition held on 11th and 12th of November 2020.

Grade II-A: Mustafa Ghouri Pathan, M. Ahmed Shafqat, Aroob Zubair and Ibrahim Khan secured 1st Position. Ahmed Hassan Khan and Hamna Faisal Bajwa got 2nd Position. M.Fariz Saad, Moez Mustaza and Esha Khan got 3rd Position.

Grade II-B: Laveeza, Inaya, M. Ibrahim secured 1st Position. Ahmed Mustafa and M. Masham Ali got 2nd Position. M.Zafar, Hussain, M. Zafar Hussain and M.Saad Khan got 3rd Position.

Grade II-C: Wawrina Khan, Shayaan Ahmed Rajpar and Eman Fahad secured 1st Position. Muhammad Umer Ansari, Nehal Bakhtawar, Hoor-ul-Ain Kartio, Hareem Imran and Asenath got 2nd Position. Syed Reyan Ul Hassan Jaffri, Abdullah and Inayah got 3rd Position.

Grade II-D: Sania, Anabia Rab Khan and Pannah Samoo secured 1st Position. Anaya got 2nd Position.

Ishana and Abdul Hadi got 3rd Position.

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Iqbal Day Iqbal Day is celebrated every year on 9th November to remind the nation of the significance of Allama Mohammad Iqbal and the role of his revolutionary poetry in the Pakistan movement. This year being the 143rd birth anniversary of Poet of the East, students of BSS Latifabad Primary- II paid tribute to the national poet by presenting tableau, delivering speeches, reciting his poems, sharing the poet's famous couplets and performing on his most cherished "Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua". Students also learnt about the autobiography of Allama Iqbal virtually through a PowerPoint presentation. In the end, they were awarded with certificates for their efforts.

Parent-Teacher Meeting & One to One Online Conference Intending to inform parents about the academic progress of the students and reflect on their overall performance, BSS LP-II organized a Face to Face dated 22nd October and One to One Conference on 24th October 2020. Keeping in view the strict compliance to the SOP’’s the school decided to conduct the face-to-face meeting later in the school hours. Majority of the parents showed their presence and were eager to exchange their views on the progress of the students. It was very productive for teachers as well as for the parents to mutually develop strategies directed towards the improvement of the students’ performance.

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International Children’s Day On 18th and 19th November 2020, we at Latifabad Primary II honored our little scholars by celebrating their day with great gusto. Students attired in their favorite Disney character's costumes gleefully participated in a myriad of activities like guessing the Disney characters, spoke on the importance of Children's day, and gave a smashing dance performance. The day also meant to showcase love and respect for the underprivileged children of the society. The school presented books and other useful supplies to the kids of the street school. Teachers also dedicated songs and chanted poems for their rising stars.

Sindh Culture Day A virtual celebration of Sindhi Cultural Day was prepared for grades 2 and 3 on 9th and 10th December, 2020 to promote our ancient culture and revive it. Students and faculty members were observed being dressed up in traditional Sindhi costumes, Students sang Sindhi folk songs, presented speeches and shared their views on the Sindhi heritage. Students were also entertained by the virtual tour of Moen-Jo-Daro and answered the quiz relating to it. The soulful tunes played by the music teacher compelled the students to dance on Sindhi melody. In the end, everyone pledged to protect the Sindhi culture and the history of Sindh. Certificates were awarded to the participants to appreciate their efforts.

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Poem Writing Contest To instill creativity and nurture imaginative power in young learners, "Poem Writing Contest” was organized for 3rd graders of LP-II on 24th and 25th November 2020. Group A and B students availed the opportunity to express their overwhelming experience of the pandemic by composing enthralling poems on the topic "Dear Coronavirus". Certificates were awarded to the participants to appreciate their efforts and encourage participation in future.

Grade 3-A: Muhammad Umer Khan and Varun Kumar secured 1st position, Usaid Raza, Taniya Ahmed and Mishal Khanzada stood 2nd, while Raifah Aziz Khan and Ayan Chohan got 3rd position.

Grade 3-B: Muhammad Qasim Siddiqui and Huzaifa secured 1st position, while Abdul Ghani and Meesum Khan stood 2nd.

Grade 3-C: Maham Jabeen and Shuraim Abbas secured 1st position, Abiha Raza and Malala Taak stood 2nd while Ayesha Jahangir and Daniyal Gill got 3rd position.

Grade 3-D: Minnal Aslam and Syed Arqam Naqvi stood 1st, Azaan Haris and Muhammad Umer secured 2nd position while Noor Ahmed Rajput got 3rd position.

Grade 3-E: Hatib Rehman, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Eshaal Naeem and Muhammad Shoaib Moten got 1st position, Abdul Momin and Anfal Karim stood 2nd, while Syed Shah Saim, Saad Imran and Fajr secured 3rd position.

Online Teachers’ Trainings Teachers of LP- II strengthened their teaching skills by attending a number of online courses this year. All the virtual courses were self-paced that enabled teachers to work through the targets as per their ease. Access to online teaching courses has greatly impacted the teaching standards in this new virtual world of education. The talented and hardworking teachers also received certificates of their endless efforts observed during online classes.

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Naat Khuwani BSS Latifabad Primary II organized an online event of Naat Khuwani on 21st and 22nd December 2020 to pay homage to our Last Prophet (PBUH). Students participated with great enthusiasm. They respectfully presented their Naats and enlightened the importance of famous sayings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). To acknowledge their endeavors, students were awarded with certificates.

Some amazing compositions expressed by the students of grade III for Poem Writing Contest Dear Corona Virus

Dear Corona Virus

It's a name of fear,

You are a deadly virus,

and caused many eyes tear,

Dear Corona Virus

Dear Corona Virus

My papa becomes so weak,

Those were days when we lived happily.

don’t be so freak.

those were the days we lived joyfully.

flu is your cousin, Cough is your friend,

we can only win if we can care,

It’s really a serious disease, fever and cough come hand in hand,

Face mask wear, face mask wear,

The world is at huge risk,

It’s the most important safety layer,

Precautions are the way to stick,

It’s the order of the mayor,

You scare people’s heart and soul,

seal the area if unclear, Keep city clean and clear,

Masks and sanitizers are there to console,

And then the virus came, we shouldn’t mock at, please.

Oh! What a shame!

We have to stay at home,

Now, people are dying,

until it makes us alone.

and the virus is freely flying.

Wear a mask, A pinch of recovery, And keep a distance of 6’ feet.

we lost the ones who were lovely.

This is the only way, everyone has to open his ears, This is the story of this year, stay safe and take care.

Maham Jabeen - 3C

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Please now you go away,

We should wear a mask, we can defeat.

so we can enjoy and play.

Muhammad Bilal Khan3E

it’s our task!

I am hopeful, but have to be careful.

Muhammad Qasim Siddiqui- 3B

Pray to Allah for it to get vanished, so we can live healthily and fit life again.

Muhammad Umar Khan 3A

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Some incredible Acrostic Poems written by our young writers of grade II Beautiful place to learn Eager to educate Always the best Caring environment Outstanding education Never disappointed Heritage with rules Optimistic United and unique Simply the best Excellent and cool That’s my school.

Written by: Mustafa Ghouri Pathan

Best is my school Ever nice is my school All like my school Colourful and clean is my school.

Online learning is the best part in my school.

New skills are there Honest teachers are in my school Organised and Unique is my school.

Superb children in my school Education is the motive of my school.

Written by: Ahmed Hassan Khan from 2A

B is for the best Excellent school Admirable place Creative process of learning Outstanding for me Nice and near to the heart Hope for me Optimum Uplifted my vision Supportive, superior and super star Elation for me.

Written by: M.Masham Ali from 2B

Best and beautiful Excellent Education Amazing teachers Clean and cool place Obedient pupils Noble and nice Highly helpful Open-minded Ultra-unique Smart and successful Energetic and excellent.

Written by: Panaah Khatoon from 2D

A lovely gesture shared by Muhammad Mahad from 2D on the occasion of 45th Birthday of Beaconhouse It’s your 45th birthday, It’s your special day.

Be sure to celebrate it, In a very special way.

You don't get older, You just get better.

You are a star which shines brightly.

I am proud as a Beaconite Have a great day!

Happy Birthday Beaconhouse.

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Parental Feedback To Branch Head, “Thank you so much for the amazing job that you do.

Knowing that you care for our kids gives us the confidence and reassurance we need through tough times like COVID. You take care of every single child in such a beautiful and loving way and for that we can’t thank you enough.”

By Father of Ahmed Mustafa (2B)

I am highly satisfied with Latifabad primary II performance in the ongoing unpredictable circumstances.

They have proven to be the best team with their unparalleled perseverance, unity and integrity. The journey to online learning has been made extremely easy with the constant endeavours of Latifabad Primary II devoted teachers.

By Father of Ashraf Akhund (3B)

Hats off to all the teachers for their incessant efforts in providing education to children in these challenging times. I will be grateful to the teachers who were always there to help my child. Thank you for paying close attention to our children’s emotional problems during these hard times and for never hesitating to bring them to our knowledge.

By Father of Shahzar (3D)

I'm extremely content in the way Beaconhouse LP-II facilitated my child specially when this world is suffering from pandemic and the students were unpredictable about their future, my child has progressed so well and he is always excited for his F2F and online classes. I am thankful to LP-II staff for all their online efforts in an innovative way to keep the learning going on.

By Mother of Hatib Rehman (3E 11

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The Beaconhouse School System have

We extend our admiration to the entire

always remained a trendsetter in

admin staff and teachers of BSS LP2 for

Pakistan’s Education and during this

their exemplary efforts during this term.

COVID-19 pandemic it proved to be

Last year was definitely a challenging year

outstanding. The use of e-learning

for us and for sure to all parents but with the

tools in the form of BSU portal made

untiring

students,

implementing new medium

teachers

and

parents

efforts

of

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teachers

in

and teaching

realized the power of education along

methodology, our children’s education hasn’t

with digital technologies. The overall

been compromised. We hope for continued

experience

for

progress of our children and we are sure that

students was exceptional. The way

the teachers will continue to build on the

students got interacted with their

strengths acquired during this year.

teachers through Classroom, Meets,

By mother of Ishana (2D)

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Google

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Padlet, Nearpod applications, kept their learning in pace with the added benefit to the awareness of using the digital devices with responsibility and confidence. The face-to-face classes were a spark of shine in overall learning. I appreciate whole heartedly the management and particularly the competent teachers of Beaconhouse School System Latifabad Primary II, Hyderabad, for all their efforts and dedication to make my child learn and explore during pandemic.

By Mother of Ahmed Bilal (3A)

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I must appreciate the team of Beaconhouse School System LP II of their massive endeavours in connecting all of us and making us feel safe, secure, and proud. The way LP- II is incredibly thriving through the virtual world has left us in awe. This inclusive approach of learning is utterly fulfilling where there is greater flexibility and accessibility. LPII has made earnest efforts to safeguard the path towards the success of our children. They made us realize that it's time to focus on the future of our nation jointly to combat the post-pandemic sociological & societal impacts on our children. It has also made us realize the need to identify the roles, duties, and responsibilities. Surely, we can jointly bring long lasting results to our nation.

By Father of Syed Zainab 3C

Due to this pandemic the schools faced closure of about six months.

During this period, the students barely even sat down to study which was quite upsetting for us. However, Beaconhouse School System came up with the idea of online classes which was a wonderful initiative. They delivered good and informative lectures to our kids and gave importance to every subject. They assess our children on the basis of their performance at the end of Mid Term.

The team of Latifabad Primary II tried their best, not to lose students' interest towards extracurricular activities and provided many opportunities to the students to celebrate Sindhi Cultural Day and Spell Bee Competition. I really appreciate the efforts made by the entire school. I hope they will continue the same efforts in future as well.

By father of Mir Basit Ali Talpur (2C)

I am highly satisfied with the system and regarding my child education. Although my son joined the session late, online learning was very smooth. This is done just because of the hard work of the BSS team and mutual cooperation of teachers and parents. I would appreciate the efforts of teachers and administration through the term and especially the online academic journey. A valuable communication between teachers and parents was very effective for both face to face and online learning.

My very special thanks to Moez Class teacher who really helped the students to join their online classes on time without any interruption.

By mother of M.Moez Murtaza(2A) 13

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Thank you to all the hard-working staff of Beaconhouse primary ll. When I think about who is the most hardworking of all, my mind always drifts back to the teachers. Regardless of the fact that you are constantly occupied during working hours, you are always putting your best foot forward to ensure the best environment for the students. There is nobody like you! Thanks again.

By Mother of A.Majeed (3A)

In this tough time BSS LP2 provides an outstanding and comfortable environment of learning both online as well as f2f.

Class teacher and subject teachers put lots of their efforts in giving their best and satisfying learning to students meanwhile daily basis reminders and notifications are really helpful for parents. Thumbs up!

By mother of Esha Khan (2A)

HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND HAPPY 2021!

Enjoy your winters and have blast------ But take great care of your children’s health and hygiene ----- And protect them from cold-----

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