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DUNES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Volume 6 Issue 3 ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020 Sneak Peek 17th –21st November Glimpse of this week Reminder “The Jamboree 2- A Grand carnival”  USST, Computer Sci- Carnival is important in developing children's confi- ence and Moral Educa- dence as learners. Taking risks and trying out new tion Periodic Test and ways of doing things is central to USST weekly test will the carnival experience. It has been demonstrated be conducted next that creative and cultural education can help raise ed- week. ucational standards. Dunes International school orga- nized a carnival “Jamboree 2- A Grand carnival“ in the  Students should wear Id school campus on 14th November 2019. The program card everyday and come in was filled with game stall, exotic food stalls to tempt a neat and complete uni- your palate, henna designing , face painting to add a form, with a proper hair and nail trim. dash to the colours, bouncing castle, classic perfor- mance , raffle draws and so on. The program was not only filled with fun but helped students polishing their ideas, innovation and venturing skills.

CLASS ASSEMBLY Water is the most precious gift of nature. It is an essen- tial component of life and is vital for sustenance. With- out water nothing can live, thus water conservation has become a need of the hour. So, we should all stand to- gether to conserve water to save life. With these poign- ant lines the students enacted a play on Water Conser- vation to motivate audience to join the mission of sav- ing water. This helped students to come forward and showcase their skills, boost their confidence towards public speaking and imbibe a feeling of team spirit in their nascent minds. The students worked together as a team and presented a mélange of thoughts, ideas and expressions.

DANCE COMPETITION “ Dance is the hidden language of the soul” Competitive dance is a popular, widespread sport in which competitors perform dances in any of several permitted dance styles. Every year Dunes International school conduct dance competition to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of collaboration in the creative process through leadership, participation and reflec- tion. Through dance practice they develop a multifacet- ed physicality through training in dance techniques. Few students of grade 5 participated in the competi- tion, Different styles of dance forms were found in this competition like, western , folk and fusion, All viewers encouraged the participants. All the performances were

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SOCIAL STUDIES Life in the desert – Life of Bedouins in Saudi Arabia Students dressed up in abaya the most common garment in Saudi Arabia. Each group students discussed about lifestyle of Bedouins, their food habits. Bedouins are the oldest inhabitants of the de- serts of Arabia, a semi nomadic group of desert- dwellers who traversed the sands. These people are known for their resourcefulness and hospi- tality. Through this activity they have summarized about the lifestyle, food, clothing, housing, and occupation etc. of the people in Saudi Arabia.

SCIENCE Soil Erosion – How to prevent it Students of grade 5 had a discussion about the vari- ous possible ways by which soil erosion can be pre- vented. They came up with various possibilities like afforestation , mulching, terrace farming and build- ing embankments. They emphasized the importance of implementing ecofriendly methods like biode- gradable erosion control blanket which can stabilise the topsoil , mulching by using materials such as grass, hay, wood chips, wood fibers that are placed on exposed or recently planted soil surfaces. Mulch- ing is highly recommended as a stabilization method and is most effective when used in combination with vegetation establishment. Mulching can stabilize soils, and reduce storm water runoff velocity.

MATHEMATICS Nets A geometry net is a two-dimensional shape that can be folded to form a three-dimensional shape or a solid. When the surface of a three- dimensional figure is laid out flat showing each face of the figure, the pattern obtained is the net. Students were identified that solid and the net have the same number of faces and that there is a match between the shapes of the faces of the solid and the shapes of the cor- responding faces in the net. They visualize how the net is to be folded to form the solid and ensure that all the sides fit together properly.

ENGLISH Role playing is a learning structure that allows students to immediately apply content as they are put in the role of a de- cision maker who must make a decision regarding a policy, resource allocation, or some other outcome. This technique is an excellent tool for engaging students and allowing them to interact with their peers as they try to complete the task assigned to them in their specific role. It sparked creativity and imagination and encouraged children to empathize by taking on the role of character. Each member of the group presented their thoughts which in turn helps to enhance the linguistic skills. .

Year of Tolerance Counsellor Desk The Ghaf tree was chosen as a symbol of Bullying is defined as intentional and repeated aggression to- the Year of Tolerance because of the great ward another person that causes injury or discomfort. Bullying significance that the tree bears as an indig- exists in many forms, including physical aggression, name- enous tree. It is associated with popular calling and spreading rumours. Preventing and stopping bully- and environmental heritage. It is a symbol ing involves a commitment to creating a safe environment of the stability of the desert and a witness where children can thrive, socially and academically, without to old customs. being afraid. Studies show girls often engage in more relational The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan bullying, like spreading rumours to harm a peer’s reputation, has given the Ghaf tree a great importance while boys tend to engage in more aggressive bullying, such as and has issued laws and regulations pro- threatening or hitting peers. This is a serious concern given the hibiting the cutting of the Ghaf tree impact of bullying. Children who engage in bullying and those throughout the state. The majority of the who are also victims of bullying tend to report higher levels of community practiced most of their social depression and anxiety. There are prevention programs and behavior under the trees of Ghaf, as it was school-based interventions to address bullying behaviors. How- a focal point for gathering and diversity. ever, parents can play an important role in bullying prevention. This was seen as a manifestation of com- How often do we hear that behavior starts at home. In the case munication and solidarity, and tribal of bullying and society's attitudes to it, these often stem from meetings were held to discuss matters of the home environment. So the parental role in preventing and their lives. According to some historians reducing bullying is vital. Tell your children regularly much you many leaders took council under the Ghaf disapprove of bullying and why. Tell them you don't want them tree to receive their citizens and listen to to take part in mistreating another student at any level, howev- their demands directly. er small. Do not allow any type of bullying at home and deal . firmly with any attempts by siblings to bully one another. Em- phasize seeing things from another's point of view and the rights of others not to be mistreated. What next UAE Martyr’s Day National day Celebration “commemoration Day 28-11-19 30-11-19 School will observe it on 27th Students can come in November. UAE traditional dress or UAE flag colour dress