Qatar Leadership Academy News Fall Term 2012
Message from the Head of Academics: James Steckart Important News
Dear QLA Community: Winter break is rapidly approaching; I want to extend my thanks to the
Academic Intervention Program:
parents, faculty, staff, and students who made this term exciting and
Details were sent home with cadets,
educational. There have been many improvements undertaken at QLA this
and emailed to all parents.
term. Perhaps one of the greatest steps forward is our commitment to better communication with parents and the community. We have
American Diploma Program: Last Spring QLA received accreditation from Middle States Association. Details
launched our blog site at Qatar Leadership Academy. In addition our Facebook account is located at Qatar Leadership Academy and our
regarding this program were sent
Twitter Account is @QLA1. Important messages will be sent via SMS to all
home with cadets and sent via email.
parents that have given the school their mobile accounts. If you want to make sure we have your number contact Mr. Monzer, Student Affairs
Please contact: Mr. Muad, Academy Secretary at mmakhool@qf.org.qa if you did not receive these updates
Secretary at 4454 2238 or at maaishi@qf.org.qa Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions or concerns.
What’s Happening in Academics at Qatar Leadership Academy
Project Based Learning Updates
Road to Doha: Our school has
questions during these discussion
been selected to participate in this
and gained the respect and
Project sponsored by Global
acclaim from professional
Nomads and QFI. This program
international journalists. They also
engages students in Qatar, U.S.,
had the opportunity in small groups
and Brazil around the climate
of 2 or 3 to have one on one
change debate through exploring
interviews with directors.
critical environmental issues via
PBL Defined
project-based learning that includes standards-based
Project Based Learning is a method of teaching that increases the
curriculum, hands-on collaboration, and virtual
engagement of learners. Through
exchanges. Young people from
PBL students solve real world
these countries will explore the
problems across the disciplines much
science and policy behind climate
like professional engineers, scientists, and business leaders face through out the world. PBL through its approach develops critical thinking, analytical, creative problem solving skills
change and learn about each other’s cultures in the process.
Grade 10 House Project: Students in grade 10 have been examining similarities and differences between Great Depression and the economic downfall of the 21st century. In English, students examined War and Depression era poetry. The guiding question behind the study of poetry was "Why is poetry so emotional?".
Doha Tribeca Film Festival: The
Students completed a joint project
cadets attended the DTFF for 7
that compared depression in the
days, they watched and
'20s to the depression today
More information on PBL can be
participated in press only events
through images and poetry. The
found at the following websites:
during the week; these included
project was two-fold. They
panel discussions about film
selected images wrote captions
making and producing in the
and created a presentation using
http://www.edutopia.org/project-
region, with the discussions
Prezi software. More information
based-learning
between award winning directors
about Prezi can be found at
and actors. The boys asked
http://www.prezi.com
http://www.bie.org
pertinent and thought provoking
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QLA Leadership Course
Every aspect of life at the Qatar Leadership Academy is orientated around the cultivation and enhancement of leadership attributes of the cadets. The direct leadership instruction for the Gr 7 – 10 cadets in the first few months has focused on physical training and conditioning in preparation for the rigors of the program and in keeping with the school mission statement to develop excellence in leadership and athletics. Most recently the Gr 7 – 10 cadets have been tackling sections of the obstacle course, developing the agility and strategies to move through the course with confidence.
Leadership is not just a word at QLA. Our focus is to help boys become men for the future. Mohammad Military College. Through this unique collaboration, we were able
The Gr 11/12 cadets have been developing instructional techniques and
to offer cadets a series of Lectures from
confidence in public speaking. In addition we have organized this group
Officers at the College. In addition,
of cadets to lead the formation of a Student Council.
cadets were provided with opportunity for monthly military field exercises,
The Student Council provides an important leadership template for leadership in governance, an area of leadership that is very important for
including Civil Defense and First Aid Workshops
the students of QLA, which does not get emphasized with a military leadership structure. The additional advantage is that this framework
This year we implemented after school
provides additional leadership opportunities for Cadets in the school, and
activities for all students. Collaboration
staff supervisors are readily available amongst the teaching staff. This fall
between Academics/Student
we have begun forming an executive council of students to put in place
Affairs/Military made this program
the structure of governance by students.
possible. Teachers, TACs, Military Sport Federation and Military Contacts,
QAF/Academic Collaboration: Drill Exercises: covering all grades. Leadership training aims to develop the personal leadership character of cadets as well as providing them with the essential skills to become effective leaders in their companies, school, families and
supplied a wide range of activities for students. All students were required to sign up each day for either a club or sport activity.
society. The military instructors are delegated from Ahmad Bin
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-توظيف إستراتيجيات تعليم حديثه كان لھا أثر واضح
Arabic Department
في تفاعل الطلبة مع المدرس . أكاديمية قطر للقادة سيلتزم القسم بتنفيذ الخطة الدراسية المخطط لھاقسم اللغة العربية والدراسات اإلسالمية
بكل تفاصيلھا حيث ينوي القيام بمجموعة من الفعاليات واألنشطة ،منھا :أسبوع اللغة العربية بفعالياته
اإلنجازات والمشاريع المستقبلية لقسم اللغة العربية
المختلفة من استضافة إعالميين وأدباء وروائيين
والدراسات اإلسالمية للعام الدراسي ٢٠١٣ / ٢٠١٢
More news from the classroom.
وشعراء ومسرحيين وتراثيين ،باإلضافة إلى مشروع "القيادات المبدعة في اللغة العربية " ھدفه رفع شأن اللغة العربية لدى طالبنا في المدارس وتوثيق العالقة مع المدارس األخرى بھذا الشأن ،وكذلك تقديم مجموعة من دروس المشاھدة النموذجية أمام مجموعة من معلمي مدارس قطر فونديشن .باإلضافة إلى تصميم فيلم خاص بعنوان "أين العربية" يھدف إلى تسليط الضوء على لوحات اإلعالن واإلرشاد في شوارعنا التي تغيبت العربية عنھا وأصبحت العربية نوعا من العامية المدسوسة في لباس الفصحى ،كذلك االھتمام بالحوار المسرحي الذي يھدف من خالل تبادل وجھات النظر فيما بين المشاركين إلى تأكيد فكرة أن
********************************** سعى قسم اللغة العربية إلى تكوين فريق متجانسبھدف تحقيق أھداف األكاديمية ،فقد حرص القسم على
التواصل مع أولياء أمور الطلبة حتى يجني
الطالب ثمار ھذا التواصل الدائم ووضعنا مجموعة من اإلرشادات المھمة في كيفية متابعة التلميذ الضعيف علميا ،وأھم األساليب الفاعلة لالرتقاء به ،كما حرصنا على الرد على جميع استفسارات أولياء األمور
8th Grade: Teaming with English.
حول الموضوعات التي يدرسھا الطالب وحول طرق
This has been a six-week project
التدريس والواجبات واالختبارات
that we're calling "Marketing for 15th century Florence." The driving
للعربية رونقا وحضارة وتاريخا يجعلنا فخورين بھا
-شارك القسم بفاعلية في األنشطة المخصصة
ونتمنى اإلبحار بھا أكثر وأكثر .وختاما سنقيم معرضا
الستقبال الطلبة في األسبوع األول من المدرسة .
في نھاية العام الدراسي ألعمال الطلبة .
-التزام أعضاء القسم بالدوام الرسمي حيث بلغت نسبة
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غياب معلمي القسم صفر بالمائة .
قسم اللغة العربية والدراسات اإلسالمية
إعداد مجموعة كبيرة من األنشطة الطالبية بعد اليومالدراسي للطالب منھا :نادي الشعر ،نادي الخط العربي ،المناظرات األدبية ،تالوة القرآن الكريم وحفظه ،والتراث القطري .
question is how the students can create a marketing presentation to sway 15th century merchants to go to Florence. The students created: maps of how to walk from Venice to Florence, brochures that promote not only the business opportunities of Florence but also the wonders of the artist
عقد مجموعة من االجتماعات الفنية للقسم بھدفتوظيف إستراتيجيات التعليم الحديثة في التدريس . تدريب الطالب على مجموعة من الفعاليات بھدفالمشاركة في المسابقات الطالبية الخارجية ،منھا : مسابقة حفظ القرآن الكريم ،المناظرات األدبية ، البحوث العلمية ،الممارسات المھنية في جامعة قطر .
innovations that are occurring there at the time. 7th Grade: They are doing an India relief map. We are utilizing the art teacher’s assistance for this project. Students collaboratively
-ارتفاع نسبة تحصيل الطالب ونسب النجاح في المواد
demonstrate their knowledge of
التي يدرسھا الطالب في قسم اللغة العربية والدراسات
geography through an art project.
اإلسالمية . تقديم دروس دعم أكاديمي للطالب الذين يرغبون فيتعزيز مھاراتھم اللغوية والكتابية .
The challenge is to have each team take a section of the map of India and build with various art media, a relief map showing the
يقوم القسم باإلشراف على الطالب أثناء تأديتھملصالة الظھر .
cities, rivers and terrain in their section and then put the map together into one.
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information could help with their own designs. This was summarized with a specification that would give key points for their lamp designs. Career and College Advising: In addition to preparing 11th and 12th graders for entrance to college, we are excited to announce the beginning of a formal Career class for 9th and 10th graders. Once a week cadets focus on the necessary goal setting, exploration and exposure to the world of college and work. Resume writing, guest speakers, and interest inventories are only a few of the items covered in this class. We are also looking at ways for our cadets to get the opportunities for sponsorships, internships, job shadowing and other career possibilities in the future. Stay tuned for new developments in the next few months. International Baccalaureate Program: The 11th graders are now settling into a steady routine within their courses, fully experiencing all aspects of the
Other Updates from QLA
program. The 12th graders have commenced six hectic months, submitting official assessment pieces on a weekly basis. Their final exams will be conducted between May 2nd and 20th. It is essential that IB students attend all their classes and are present for extra afterschool session. Model United Nations: In October, six cadets participated in a MUN
Physical Fitness: Working with a team of
conference. It was a really great environment for beginners. Conducive to
Nutritionists and our own Doctors and
learning the procedures for first-timers and the organizers were very good
Teachers, cadets have been assessed
about guiding students through the process. Everyone in our group prepared
their level of physical fitness and health.
a position paper, opening statement, and resolution on their country's topic.
Part of our commitment is to help
There were opportunities to sit in on some of the discussions and debates. The
educate your son on the idea of a
cadets came out of their meetings feeling confident, and it genuinely
healthy lifestyle that includes: proper
seemed like they were having fun with their peers. Overall, it was a successful
exercise and nutrition. Look for more
learning experience.
updates in the future regarding this program. Design Technology: Grade 11-12
Important Dates: December 9-13 End of Term Exams
Product Design
December 13, 10 am-12 PM Promotion Ceremony
Cadets are focusing on the
December 13, Early Dismissal for Winter Break
development of design. Cadets designed and made a lamp through the introduction of key elements of
January 6, 2013 Classes Resume Important Contact Numbers:
research - collecting ideas for inspiration, analyzing existing products
Academic Affairs Secretary: Mr. Muad Makhool, PH:4454 2268,
and looking into the history of lamps.
Email: mmakhool@qf.org.qa>
Cadets had to decide the point of the research and conclude what
Student Affairs Secretary: Monzer A. Aishi, PH: 4454 2238. Email: maaishi@qf.org.qa