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DUNES INTERNATIONAL Volume 7 Issue 2 SCHOOL 12 Jan to 16 Jan ,2020  Without commitment you cannot have depth in any- thing “  Prepare well for the upcoming Students of Grade 5G1 performed a skit under the ASSET exam for Science which is value of commitment. They involved whole heartedly scheduled for 19.01.2020 in expressing their idea through this theatrical perfor- mance. The skit showcased the importance of being  Hindi weekly test will be conduct- committed to a task given. Staying committed to our ed on 19th January 2020. goal is one of the most fundamental principles of suc- cess. The goals can vary from leading a healthier life,  Info tech competition using having a better relationship, or approaching result in scratch will be conducted be- work, but commitment remains an essential ingredi- tween 19th to 23rd January 2020. ent . So let’s all remain more focused and dedicated, which will surely lead us to success  Refer circular for enrolling your- self for the Sasthra Prathibha Contest .

MaRRs Spell Bee Learning a language is the foremost step in the life of a child as it helps him/her to communicate with the world and a school plays a vital role to train the child in this direction. The Spell Bee Competition incorporated with MaRRs Spell Bee Interna- tional which was held at Dunes International School aimed at creating awareness of the possibilities of using varied words in oral and written expression and to add words to the active vocabulary of students. The competition was organized for classes KG to Grade 5 and it comprised dictation, choose correct spelling and frame sentences and primary colours. The objective of the competition was to en- hance the spelling and literary skills of children by encouraging them to explore the English language, expand their vocabulary and improve their communication and comprehension skills. This helps students to improve spelling, vocabulary, learning concepts and pronunciation. It is also an endeavor to keep pace with technology, the demand of new age.

ASSET (Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing) is Asia’s largest skill-based diagnostic and benchmarking test. Rather than testing rote learning, it uses multiple-choice ques- tions to focus on measuring how well SKILLS and CONCEPTS underlying the school syllabus have been understood by the student. Apart from giving information about where the student, the class or the school stands as compared to their peers in the country and internationally, the test pro- vides information on the strengths and weaknesses of individual students and also entire class. Dunes International School organized Math ans English ASSET for the grades of 3 to 5 on 15th and 16th January 2020. With ASSET, students can gauge the limits of their capabilities and understand the kind of educational challenges they can take.

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try” The ‘Kint-a-thon’ was an initiative by the UAE women aimed at breaking the Guiness World Record for the world’s largest blanket and setting an unprecedent- ed record for the maximum knitted hearts to be dismantled and distributed to 3200 underprivileged children worldwide. Dunes International School contributed immensely to this noble cause at making the initiative a GUINESS WORLD REC- ORD for the maximum knitted hearts with 3200 blankets totaling 3100sqm. The school would like to thank the whole hearted contribution of the parents, students and staff in making it happened. All the participants were felicitated. Johann of grade 4C and Irene of grade 4B was also felicitated for getting blue belt in karate.

Sport develops a sense of friendliness among the children and develop their team spirit. It helps children to develop mental and physical toughness. ... These days sports are an integral part of the education. Sports day for children in primary school has been proven to enhance mental and physical de- velopment, as well as social skills and even improvements in academic performance. To mark the occasion of Indian Republic Day that coincides with the Annual Sports Meet of Dunes International school which is scheduled to be celebrated on January 26, prepara- tion of Floats representing various aspects of India is being carried at its full zeal . Our little ones are also presenting an Indian national flag formation .

Grade 4 A –Saaddudin Grade 4B- Mohammad Haris Grade 4C– Mohamed Al Faizaan

4A Subharaghav 4B Abhinand 4C Fathima Rima

Science Classroom Discussion Discussion methods are a variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or among stu- dents for the purpose of furthering students thinking, learning, problem solving, understand- ing, or literary appreciation. Students were able to analyze and solve Asset sample questions after discussing with teacher and students.

Hindi TRADITIONAL DANCE FORM OF INDIA. Dances are a form of coherent expression of human feelings. There are numerous classical dance forms in India and innumerable folk dances. Each dance form can be traced to different parts of the country. Each form represents the culture and ethos of a particular region or a group of people. Students were divided in 4 groups. They gathered the pictures of different dance forms such as- Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam and Odissi. Each group shared the information about the dance form of allotted states. This activity helped them to know about Indian culture.

ENGLISH Diary entry A diary entry is a small day-to-day account of our life in a diary or a journal, preferably a personal one. Maintaining a diary is generally a very good habit. One can always check facts looking back, remember events, find an outlet and effectively document one’s life this way. Some people even name their diaries and address them like an imaginary friend. Grade 4 children written diary entry as a writing activity. Which comprises of the day’s date, a salutation to their diary, a description of the day, and ends with their names.

SOCIAL STUDIES Students explore the use of electric cars, hyperloop, flying taxi, a rocket, Bullet train in India, UAE and around the world. Stu- dents created diagrams then small model with wastepaper that triggered the imagination and success of teamwork. They reflect- ed the possibilities of making a model with different materials, technol- ogy, and enough time to create a proper working model of means of transport.

2020: Towards the next 50 Counsellor Desk Strategy for the Future Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wis- H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin est of counselors, and the most patient of Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Pres- teachers’. -Charles W. Elio- ident and Prime Minister of A child's reading skills are important to their success in the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, school as they will allow them to access the breadth of announced the UAE Strategy the curriculum and improve their communication and for the Future, a comprehen- language skills. In addition, reading can be a fun and sive roadmap that will take imaginative time for children, which opens doors to all the nation to the next era of kinds of new worlds for them. This will allow students development. from across the Primary Stage to all start their day reading to either their teacher, learning support assis- Launched under the directives tant, buddy or on their own. Through hearing stories, of H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin children are exposed to a wide range of words. This Zayed Al Nahyan, President of helps them build their own vocabulary and improve the UAE, the long-term strate- their understanding when they listen, which is vital as gy will steer the nation’s they start to read. growth by identifying the needs and challenges of the What's next future, addressing them through impactful long-term Monday 27.01.2020 Weekly Test Hindi plans, and successfully lever- aging new opportunities for all Thursday 30.01.2020 Indian Martyrs Day -round development. The strategy is centered on three main themes — new operational model for the gov- ernment, building national capacity and setting strategic priorities for the future. Under the new strategy, plan- ning will become a mandatory part of the operations of gov- ernment departments. Future scenario reports on key sec- tors will be published and serve as a benchmark for de- veloping governmental plans and policies.