Middle Years School Achievements
Yalla Shabab Innovation and Design Conference MYS Design and IBC Design Technology students participated in the Yalla Shabab Innovation and Design Conference at the end of February, in the Mutran School. The students worked collaboratively with groups of students from other participating schools. Four of our Grade 9 students were winners of first prize for the best design solution. Two of our Grade 11 students achieved second place for their design solution. Our students participated in presenting innovative solutions of real life problems in the community, related to renewable energy and sustainable development. App Inventor Competition Design MYS Grade 8 students participated in the App Inventor Championship 2020. Our students worked collaboratively in this programming competition in a fun and engaging environment, putting their coding, design and teamwork skills to the test. ABS teams competed with teams from schools in Jordan and were qualified for the semi- finals. They presented their App to jury members virtually via Zoom at the Amman Pitch Day in April, 2020. The feedback was impressive, and the App was described as:� A unique and ambitious App�. THE ARABIC LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT: The Arabic Department held multiple events and activities, within the school, and with the local schools as well. These events helped students practise their knowledge and skills outside the classroom. Some of these included the following: Activities in school: Knowledge Competition - Students from Grades 6-8 were divided into teams based on their houses. The competition involved questions regarding many different fields of knowledge. Speech Competition - Students from Grades 6-9 each chose and practised their own speeches, and then performed them in front of a panel of judges. According to criteria set by the Arabic Department, 3 winners are chosen. Due to the COVID - 19 situation this year, the Grade 9 event took place online.
Spelling Bee - Grades 6-7 participated in a Spelling Bee competition on stage, with varying levels of spelling. This year, Language Acquisition students also participated in the Spelling Bee, which was a challenge for them, but they were willing to be risk-takers and do it. Arabic Language Club - An activity to practise language skills with a focus on writing skills for Grades 6-8 , in the second semester, during support time.
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