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DUNES INTERNATIONALSCHOOL Volume 6 Issue 3 17th - 21st November ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020 Sneak Peek REMINDER  USST, Computer “Dance is the timeless interpretation of life” Science and Moral Education Competitive dance is a popular, widespread sport in which competitors Periodic Test perform dances in any of several permitted dance styles. Every year and USST week- Dunes International School conducts dance competition to demonstrate a ly test will be nuanced understanding of collaboration in the creative process through conducted next leadership, participation and reflection.Through dance practise they de- week. velop a multifaceted physicality through training in dance techniques. Students of grade 3 to 5 participated in the competition. Different styles  Students should of dance forms were found in this competition like, western folk and fu- wear Id card every- sion. All viewers encouraged the participants. All the performances were day and come in a appreciated by everyone. neat and complete uniform, with a proper hair and nail trim.

Dance is the hidden language of the Soul” In today’s competitive world it is very necessary to develop all the aspects of personality to stand with the competition. So, at the very young age, the students were given a platform to explore their talents, express their feelings with confidence and remove the stage fear through the dance competition held on Tuesday. The participants gave an ener- getic and awesome performance which made the competi- tion tough. The dancers rocked the stage.

The See-Think-Wonder thinking routine stresses the importance of inquiry-based thinking through close observations following a three-step process. It can be done at the beginning of a topic. students are provid- ed with the picture representing the layers of soil. Then they have to reflect on the questions: What do you see? What do u think about it? What does it make you wonder? Students jot down their thinking and ideas and share their responses with the rest of the class. Using this strategy they learned about the different layers of soil and its significance

““The Jamboree 2- A Grand carnival” Carnival is important in developing children's confidence as learners. Taking risks and trying out new ways of doing things is central to the carnival experience. It has been demonstrated that creative and cultural education can help raise educational standards. Dunes International school organized a carnival “Jamboree 2- A Grand carnival“ in the school campus on 14th November 2019. The program was filled with game stall, exotic food stalls to tempt your palate, henna designing , face painting to add a dash to the colours, bouncing castle, classic performance , raffle draws and so on. The program was not only filled with fun but helped students polishing their ideas, innovation and venturing skills.

Telling Time Knowing how to tell is a very important skill to be used in daily life. Learning how to tell time. Can also help students with their motor and cognitive skills as well as mathematical skills. The students were given different activities to learn how to tell me. Students demonstrated time and defined the characteris- tics of an analog clock. Students were also given ‘I have, who has cards’ as an assessment. They acquired much knowledge about time and clock through these activities and took delight in doing the activities.

DIALOGUE There are various ways to express our views, opinion, suggestions etc. Di- alogue is an important tool to develop our speaking skills. In litera- ture, dialogue is a conversational pas- sage, or a spoken or written exchange of conversation in a group, or between two persons directed towards a particu- lar subject. To improve students’ speak- ing skills, they were asked to perform in the class. Different topics were given to each group. Time was given to discuss and plan their dialogues. Most of the stu- dents took active part. They spoke nice- ly. Some students faced difficulties in constructing the sentences and deliver- ing the dialogues, but they tried their best and enjoyed this activity.

Water color is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork. The Students of grade 3 creat- ed magical expressions with paint and aesthetic ex- ploration using water color also they learnt how to use water color medium and brush balance.

3A– Aamina Shazana 3B– Krishnaja Sujith Thapasya 3A Inaya 3B 3C-Mohamed Arhaan Shivani 3C

Ayra Sanyo – 3C , Ehab Aijaz – 3A , Vishal Soni —3B Shivani 3C

Morning assemblies are a very important part in a student’s life. Students learn actions to go along with the song, which gives a sense of happiness and excitement to start the day. Singing boosts confidence and dancing keeps one ac- tive and fit.

Listening and speaking activity. The students had a conversation about the listening text. In this activity ,they learned how to for- mation the question using ques- tion names and how to answer. This is the connection between grammar, listening and speaking.

Year of Tolerance Counsellor Desk There are seven main pillars of this year’s theme of Bullying is defined as intentional and repeat- tolerance. The UAE government aims to deepen the ed aggression toward another person that values of tolerance among its people through a spe- causes injury or discomfort. Bullying exists in cific focus on fostering: Tolerance in the community, many forms, including physical aggression, by encouraging greater acceptance among family name-calling and spreading rumours. Pre- members and creating a safe environment for differ- venting and stopping bullying involves a com- ent cultures to dwell together in harmony. Tolerance mitment to creating a safe environment in education through cultivating the important values where children can thrive, socially and aca- of tolerance into young minds by incorporating them demically, without being afraid. Studies show in the curriculum. Tolerance at workplaces via educa- girls often engage in more relational bullying, tional programmes that instil the values of cohesive, like spreading rumours to harm a peer’s repu- safe and tolerant workplaces across the country. Tol- tation, while boys tend to engage in more erance in culture by celebrating this 200-nationalities aggressive bullying, such as threatening or strong multicultural land with programmes, events hitting peers. This is a serious concern given and promoted art to build stronger communities. Tol- the impact of bullying. Children who engage erance in legislation through policy development in bullying and those who are also victims of aimed at enhancing the sustainability of mutual dia- bullying tend to report higher levels of de- logue, tolerance and multiculturalism. Tolerance in pression and anxiety. There are prevention media by introducing targeted media projects and programs and school-based interventions to campaigns for reinforced values of coexistence. The address bullying behaviors. However, parents UAE model of tolerance with the help of projects and can play an important role in bullying preven- initiatives that uplift the country as the global capital tion. How often do we hear that behavior for tolerance. starts at home. In the case of bullying and society's attitudes to it, these often stem What Next from the home environment. So the parental role in preventing and reducing bullying is Thursday vital. Tell your children regularly much you disapprove of bullying and why. Tell them 28-11-2019 - National Day – Students can come in you don't want them to take part in mis- UAE traditional dress or UAE flag colour dress. treating another student at any level, howev- er small. Do not allow any type of bullying at Saturday home and deal firmly with any attempts by siblings to bully one another. Emphasize see- 30-11-2019 - Martyrs Day ( Will be observed in ing things from another's point of view and school on 27th November) the rights of others not to be mistreated.