BFPIS newsletter - 4th issue by Zahir Abbasi

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NEWSLETTER Fourth Issue

The Editorial Board Bright Future Pakistani International School Doha-Qatar

2013-2014

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Editorial

From the Editor's Desk By Iqra Ashraf Dear Readers, This month BFPIS students and staff have been deeply saddened by the death of Tanima Khandaker student of AS level .We give our condolences to Tanima‟s family as we focus on Tanima‟s life and what she gave to BFPIS.As a school, we will remember Tanima as a student, as a friend and as someone who contributed a lot to our community .Today, students have described Tanima as Funny, as a Comfort, as Cheerful, as Kind, as Good Friend and as a Great Girl.Someone as special as "TANIMA" will never be forgotten. "What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more SMILE. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget" With our love and deepest sympathy we dedicate this issue to our dear student as we remember TANIMA in our prayers.

R.I.P “TANIMA”

SCHOOL’S MISSION Bright Future Pakistani International School strives to make children confident and creative builders of their future. Our focus is on the whole child. We work toward an integrated curriculum that reaches across disciplines and age levels; the students are encouraged to meet academic challenges with openness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to solve problems. We aim for an 2|Page atmosphere of cooperation, with respect for individual differences and community values.

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VISION  A students centered education process encompassing academic excellence coupled with overall personality development of students in line with the latest technological advancements in the field of education in a very congenial and conducive learning environment.

 To prepare students to face the ever changing competitive scenarios in all walks of life by inculcating in them personality traits like creativity, self -confidence, honesty, patience, tolerance and comrade ship.  To cater for the educational facilities in consonance with the latest advancements like I.T etc.  To emphasize on the professional development and capacity building of the teachers for improvement of their pedagogical skills.  To actively involve the stake holders for their feedback and input towards achieving the desired objectives.

OBJECTIVES  Focusing students to develop into confident, active and thoughtful young people who leave BFPIS well prepared for education and life beyond the school.  Development

the

school‟s

leadership

operate

efficiently

accordance with professional standards of leaders, so that both the leadership and teaching staff become leaders in their positions.  Provide a well-rounded program of instruction using the best educational practices appropriate to the academic, cultural, intellectual and social needs of the students.

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 Provide educational resources for a safe, challenging, tolerant, and supportive learning environment in which students are actively encouraged to participate. 

Prepare students to be independent thinkers, skillful communicators, lifelong learners and global citizens.

 Foster a sense of individual responsibility, self-discipline, self-reliance, and respect for self and others.  Promote a creative, active lifestyle that can support the students in their whole life as a built in feature.  . Orient students to the world of technology and media, developing familiarity, competence, and awareness of the tools, which they will need as they continue their learning process.  Encourage students, teachers, administration, and parents to play an active role in promoting educational excellence at the BFPIS.  Achieve exalted standards of teaching through recruitment of highly qualified and motivated faculty and staff members, whose skills are polished via rigorous and extensive training programs.  Provide opportunities for the students and staff of BFPIS to strengthen community bonds through participation in a range of activities and programs.  Encourage acceptance and tolerance to the diversity of moral, traditional, and religious values.  To ensure physical and metal growth by arranging target oriented extracurricular activities for the students according to their physiological and psychological requirements.  To promote social responsibility and sense of trustworthy citizenship among the students through active involvement in serving the community on the campus and in the society.

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HOLY GATHERING: RABI-UL -AWAL A Blessing upon us: The Holy Prophet (SAW) As soon as the Holy month of Rabi ul Awwal arrives, Muslims all over the world get involved in prayers and turn their attention towards religion. BFPIS actively participated in this matter. Mrs. Riffat being the head of Islamic Studies department addressed the students of class 6 to 8 on the importance of Rabi ul Awwal. She addressed the students conveying that what a great personality our Holy Prophet (SAW) is. Surely Allah said:

ٌ‫سنَة‬ ِ َ ٌ‫لَقَ ْدٌ كَانٌَ لَكُ ْمٌ فِي َرسُو ِل‬ ْ ُ ‫اّللٌ أ‬ َ ‫س َوةٌ َح‬ “Verily in the messenger of Allah ye have a good example” [Qur’an 33:2] The students actively participated in the session with their questions and comments. The speech was also about how we should really celebrate this month. Our Prophet (SAW) served all humanity and we are surely thankful to him. We should celebrate this month by reciting Durood Sharif and by performing all good deeds. Hopefully our students learned a great deal.The session concluded with a Dua for the prosperity and unity of Muslim Ummah.

Students Attending the Holy Session: Rabi-ul-Awaal

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EXCURSION TRIPS BFPIS arranges excursion trips for its students every year. The trips provide the students with an opportunity to have fun with their friends and teachers. This year, Classes from reception to III were taken to Villagio and classes from IVXII were taken to Jungle Zone on different days starting from January 20- 23.Just for a change, boys of class VIII- XII was taken to Gondalania on January 22. They were accompanied by their Class Teachers and other subject teachers. They started off early and returned to the school at 1:00pm. The students had a great time playing various games and were excited to take various kinds of swings. Everyone enjoyed the trip a lot which ended perfectly with a splendid feast.The teachers also took part in all the activities. Such excursion trips are really important in building students' confidence by allowing them to go out and explore independently.

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Excursion Trip Excitements Unforgettable

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ORATORS IN ACTION: ENGLISH DECLAMATION CONTEST BFPIS provided its students a platform to flaunt their strong language skills by holding English Declamation Contest for all senior classes IX - XII on February 10. The program was organized by the English Department under the supervision of the head of department, Syeda Munaza Bukhari, to boost the morale of the students and to polish their talents. Students presented their points of view with sound arguments and confident delivery, and impressed the judges with their speeches. Approximately 20 students participated in the event. The students were judged on their pronunciation, delivery, confidence and body language. Ayesha Abdul Quddus (Class: XOâ&#x20AC;&#x;level)bagged first position,Muniba Hassan(IX-Matric )got second position while Shaheen Ahmed(XOâ&#x20AC;&#x;level)grabbed third position in the speech competition.

Participants of Declamation Contest

The senior most and the dedicated teacher of BFPIS, Sir Afzaal Hussain, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, who distributed certificates among the winners.The principal of the school ,Mr.Imran Waheed, congratulated and appreciated the efforts for organising the grand event quite successfully.

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Participants of Declamation Contest

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Position Holders:Ayesha (1st),Muniba (2nd) and Shaheen (3rd)

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School Dignitaries Attending Declamation Contest

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SPORTS GALA BFPIS hosted the much-awaited Annual Sports Gala, a grand colorful event was held on February 19 and 20. The event, in which all the students participated, showcased their determination that propels every student to be their best by bringing out hidden talents and inculcating in them the values of discipline, teamwork, competition and sportsmanship. The students participated with enthusiasm and depicted a lot of excitement for the day. The competition was among the four houses; Yellow, Red, Blue and Green. Children cheered keenly to exhibit their support for their respective houses. Principal Sir Imran Waheed highlighted the importance of sports in the holistic development of a child in his welcome address. On the first day,Mr.Sabah Salim was invited who is HOD of Physical Education in SEC.On the second day,Mr. Samar Javed,Dr.Omar Khayaat and Mrs. Lolwa Al-Marri graced the occasion as Chief Guests.

Chief Guests Accompanied by Principal Imran Waheed

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During the sports gala in the Senior

Wing, different classes were engaged

in thrilling matches against each other. They played football, cricket, and basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some of the more famous sports amongst the students.The sports day also comprised of different races (sack, blanket carry, baton, hurdle and relay).

Representation of Houses by Their Respective Members and Leaders

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Students Participation in Races and Different Games at SPORTS GALA

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In the Junior

Wing, little athletes were busy in events like pass the ball,

ring balancing, relay race, balloon bursting, frog jump, wheel barrow, banana eating contest, backward racing , sack race and 20 meter race that took place on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x;s ground.

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Little Athletes Representing their Respective Houses at SPORTS GALA

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Students of Junior Wing Participating in Different Games at SPORTS GALA

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Tug of War Fun Exercised by Little Athletes

Teachers and house masters were present at the scene to supervise the event. There were also exciting displays of aerobics and cheerleading. Moreover, a tug-of-war was held between students and teachers.

Cheerleaders at SPORTS GALA

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Trophies and certificates were awarded to the winners at the end of the event.

Prize Distribution by Chief Guests on second Day of SPORTS GALA

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Joy and Fun All Around With Art The junior wing had fun and enriched themselves with skills of creativity during some events that occurred in the last month.

1. THE PUPPET SHOW Children made beautiful artworks using creativity and imagination. The children enjoyed their time and using their visions, created masterpieces for which were adored by the teachers. The kids looked quite pleased by their performance and sure of their masterstroke.

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Little Champs Showcasing their Remarkable Puppet Work

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2. BLOCK PRINTING Block printing is a method of creating various patterns and images by simply carving designs on wooden blocks, painting on them and using them like a stamp. The kids of our junior school actively took part in this productive work and displayed their creative minds. Beautiful impressions were made by children and teachers admired their artwork.

Young Artists Displaying their Brilliant Artwork

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3. COLOR DAY Colour day was celebrated by Pre-Nursery students last week. Children came to school dressed in bright and beautiful coloured clothes. Each class-teacher selected a primary or a secondary colour and made a theme around it. Every theme was a given a unique caption which further elaborated their presentation. Students had fun with paints and colours , they created art pieces, played musical chairs and sang songs.Such colour-based activity help enhance the concept of colours and their importance in our lives among children.

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Empowering Staff: Training Workshops Workshops are very important for teachers training. It allows teachers to continue to learn, practice new skills and work towards a higher educational practices. A workshop titled 'Enhancing Communication Skills' was conducted by the English head of department, Syeda Munaza Bukhari . The three-hour session was focused on the importance of communicating effectively and developing professional skills. There was also an interesting segment in which groups planned and carried out a simulation which dealt with real-life classroom problems that could come up as a result of lack of effective communication. It was a very insightful and interactive segment which raised the participants' awareness of the importance of effective communication skills.

Teachers Training Headed by Ms Munaza Bukhari

Another workshop was conducted by Junior Wing Vice Principal, Mrs. Sumeera titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Character Buildingâ&#x20AC;?. All explanations were carried out by showing PowerPoint Presentations. During the workshop, the teachers also participated by questioning, showing interest and discussing different problems. 19 | P a g e

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SENIOR MOST FACULTY : MR.AFZAL (DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS)

Mr. Afzal is one of the most diligent and dedicated teachers of the school. He joined BFPIS in its early days on 15th August, 1996. He graduated from Zameendar College, Gujranwala and holds a master‟s degree from Government College of Lahore. His career has numerous high points. He spent three years servicing Deewan Salman Polyester Industry prior to joining the school and worked as a Fibre Quality control officer. He has taught subjects like Mathematics, Science and Physics in various academies of Pakistan for two years. He has an adequate amount of experience in teaching the junior classes as well. He has taught IGSCE classes in BFPIS. He is a strong supporter of the school‟s disciplinary system. His views about the school are simple, honest and straightforward. In his opinion, the school is very cooperative and provides a good score of gear to facilitate the students in learning and for teachers in teaching. He is a stern believer of the idea that students must practice hard alongside the lectures given by their teachers in order to learn more efficiently. When asked that whether the students of junior wing are quicker at learning or the senior ones, his reply was quite discreet. He answered “The senior students are more capable of absorbing the information compared to the younger ones”. He is currently a teacher for matriculation students. Loyalty and devotion of capable teachers like him is one of the driving forces behind the school‟s thriving and growth. The advice given by him to his students sum up in the following words,“Work 20 | P a g e hard and stay focused.”

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SENIOR MOST FACULTY: MRS.NAGHMANA ASIF (DEPARTMENT OF URDU)

Mrs. Naghmana Asif joined the BFPIS in its evolving phase on 26th August, 1999. Anterior to joining the school, she has taught in Kite Foundation School of Pakistan for five years. She is one of the teachers who have seen the institute go through its ups and down till date. She is a graduate in Bachelors of Arts from Punjab University of Lahore. She was a member of the Discipline Committee of BFPIS for a handful of years and has served as a coordinator for junior and senior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x; campus. Mrs. Naghmana is currently operating as an activity incharge. She started as an Urdu teacher and has taught the subject to students from grade 4 to grade 8 ever since. She is presently a teacher of grade 5. In her view, the school has made a remarkable progress. She states that the environment of the school is very pleasing and friendly. She has been servicing the school with immense diligence and perseverance since her first day. She is counted as one of the capable teachers and the school is indeed really proud to have her in the faculty. Get over the idea- that only children should spend their time in study.Be a student so long as you still have something to learn,and this will mean all your life. -Henry L.Doherty

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BRIGHT STAR OF BFPIS: HUSSAM BABER (FSc-II)

Hussam Baber has been selected as the student of the month, who is indeed a very capable and adroit student of the school. He is an exceptionally disciplined and assiduous student. He stands as proctor of the school and has been earnestly doing so for the past four years. He has been a part of the Scouts of BFPIS and led the scouts as an amiable, reliable and a staunch leader and assistant leader. He has remained faithful to his duties and lived up to his oaths of both as a responsible proctor and scout. Presently, he is functioning as an assistant captain for the Yellow house. He has achieved 809 out of 1050 marks in his matriculation board exams, securing overall an „A‟ grade. He is an active participant in many extracurricular activities conducted periodically in and out of the school. Hussam has contended in numerous environmental projects and science fairs. Moreover, his team has participated in “QAFCO Flower and Vegetable Show” for five years and has managed to maintain their place in the top three for four years. He has competed in several debate and speech contests. Post graduation, he is expecting to pave his path into Texas A&M Engineering University of Qatar. His big and small achievements have made the school incredibly pleased and delighted to have him as a part of the institute. Keep up the good work! 22 | P a g e

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"Time and Tide waits for none" The saying is indeed true,time waits for none.Time comes and goes.The most remarkable feature of time is its preciousness.Its potential is something which we cannot calculate Every moment brings with it, thousands of opportunities.Every minute is a 'store house' of chances.Therefore we must not allow such precious time to slip away too. To utilize time fruitfully, we must take concrete steps as to how we are going to use it. Therefore, if we want to succeed in life we ought to chalk out what we are going to do with minutes, days, months and years at our disposal. As a student we should not waste our time, we should put our heart and soul into studies.We should plan and use our time in such a way that we have a clear idea of what we want to do with the day, make out a definite plan. * fix a time limit for each job. * learn to do things the right way with ease and speed. * eliminate all unnecessary moments Once you have lost the time,you can never get it back.As I told you time is unboundable,neither money nor position can buy it.

By: Manahil Sajjad Shawl VI-pink

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BY: MAHAM FAKHAR (CLASS X-M)

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Our Beloved Prophet (SAWW) Whose life in His Holy book, Role model for people still, Whose armor was his honest thought, And simple truth His utmost skill!, Who guided people from wrong to right, Who showed them the correct bright light, Who was the servile of God, Did not care, or did not hoard, Who hath no silver nor gold, Whose entire life simple and bold, Whose character is worldwide known. Whose words are His nature though, Who defeated deceit and shun,

Whose life was full of pity, Who followed the Almighty, Following Him will lead me to heaven, Lead you too and gain the Eden.

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