Grade 5 weekly newsletter

DUNES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Volume 7 Issue 1 ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020 05– 09 January 2020 Sneak Peek  Prepare well for the upcom- ‘It was laughter, excitement and energy back to school after the refreshing and cool winter holidays.’ ing ASSET exam. January is the first month of the year which means that Math : 15.01.2020 it is the year’s doorway, an entrance into a bright new beginning! It’s also a great time to take new resolutions English: 16.01.2020 in life. January is a great time to reflect on the areas in our life where we felt successful during the past year. It Science: 19.01.2020 is also a time to consider arenas where we can improve. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome eve-  Each student to bring a ryone to the New Year 2020 story book to create a class- A new year…a new beginning!! Well, it may be the onset room library. of yet another calendar year, the clichéd New Year, for us each day is a New day with the renewed determina-  Access the digital campus tion, vigour, enthusiasm and charged up spir- on daily basis for assign- it around the year to achieve what we are set ment and notices. for and much more!!  Mathematics weekly test will be conducted on 12.01.2020.  Story telling using Scratch comptetion will be conduct- ed between 12th to 16th January,2020.

“School bells are ringing loud and clear, vacations over, school is here”. The students were back in school after a long winter break. They were thrilled, excited and rar- ing to go! The assembly was teeming with a wave of enthusiasm . The students had come back fresh, reenergized, well rested and full of excited stories of their vacation. A welcome assembly was conducted by the school teachers to welcome children after vaca- tion, and boosted the morale of our budding blooms. The teachers presented a skit based on emotional health which is an important part of overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. They are able to cope with life's challenges. They can keep problems in perspective and bounce back from setbacks. All the students were energized to be a part of it.

'Victory is having done your best.' The much awaited Sports Heats for grades 3-5 was held on Monday day,6th and 7th January 2020, a day filled with great zeal, verve and vigour. Students of classes 3 to 5 competed their semi-finals in the customized and fun-filled track and field events . As the highly anticipated athletic events began and the budding athletes of Dunes International School ran for the fin- ishing line, competitiveness among the students soared through the roof. The school campus reverberated with enthusiastic cheers from the spectators egging on the participants to bring victory and glory. It was a delight to see the excitement with which the students challenged themselves always demonstrating admirable sportsmanship. As the day came to a close and the exhausted students returned to the classrooms, the exhila- ration of the experience was still evident in their flushed faces and animated discussions.

‘Going out and experiencing real things makes learning enjoyable’. Field visit for students reinforces what a teacher has been explaining in class about various concepts and helps students understand the topic better. It gives students educational experiences away from their regular school environment . The purpose of field trips are important to bridge the gap between classroom education and hands on experience. Field trips particularly for school students can answer the question of how learning can be applied in life. Dunes International School has or- ganised a field visit to the students of grade 3 to 5 on 9th January 2020. Students visited a farm at Shahama . The main objective of conducting a field trip for students is to reinforce experiential and contextual learning. The students achieved a higher level of critical thinking when they evaluated their own learning compared with what they are exposed to, and they were able to modify their knowledge based on their personal experiences.



To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also be- lieve. Dunes International School is extremely proud and overwhelmed as our blessed talent of Grade 10 Master Sai Rohan is bestowed with The Global Child Prodigy Award 2020 by the Nobel Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi and Dr. Kiran Bedi during Global Prodigy Award Function held in New Delhi on 3rd January 2020. Master Sai Rohan is also one of the winners of Ac- tion For Nature Eco Hero Award 2018, Jane Godall Roots and Shoots for the year 2019, Sharjah Envi- ronment Excellence Award 2019, International Prin- cess Diana Award and John Muir Award 2019. Dunes International School congratulates our prodi- gy and his parents for making the school proud and awaits for much more in future. The awardee stood tall beaming with confidence and with a promise to reach greater heights.

5A 5G SYED ABDUL RAHMAN DEVANANDA RAJESH PILLAI 5 G1 NITHA SHIJU Nothing else in all life is such a maker of joy and cheer as the privilege of doing good.’ Keep Smiling !!! Be Happy !!!

5A 5G JOVIAL - JOE FABIO SINCERE - SUHAIRA 5G1 CHARISMATIC- CHIDA GUPTA

If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation Education is the essential key for everyone. Only the education make a difference between human and animal , although it is important for men and women both . The objective of this activity was to make students aware about women’s education. Students have enthusiasti- cally taken part in this activity and they verbally spoke and wrote about famous women not only from India but all over the world . They have described briefly about the achieve- ments made by the women in different arena . They were so surprised to know how women are multitasking (handling their home , kids and their professional life) It is only possible if women are educated . Some of them shared their personal experience and took Pledge supporting women’s education .

“The moon is friend for the lonesome to talk to.” The Moon appears to change its shape everyday when seen from the Earth. These changing shapes of the moon as seen from the earth known as phases of the moon are due to the revolution of the moon around the earth. These phases of moon depend on its position in relation to the sun and the earth. The lunar phase is the amount of the Moon you can see from Earth depending on how much of it is lit up by the sun. An activity to prepare various phases of the moon was given where students prepared moon phase slider using black and white coloured paper . They were able to show each phase using the slider and explain it also.

Grassland is an area of land that mostly con- tains grasses. Several parts of the world have grasslands. To study about the grassland and it’s features grade 5 students collected infor- mation about Prairies in North America and represented through graphic organizer. Through this activity students learned about its location, climate, wild life, vegetation, and life style of the people

Mind mapping is a visual form of note taking that offers an overview of a topic and its complex information, allowing stu- dents to comprehend, create new ideas and build connections. Mind mapping increases their creativity and productivity because it's an excellent tool to let stu- dents generate more ideas, identify relationships among the different data and information, and effectively im- prove their memory and retention. The students of grade 5 created a mind map displaying their learning about the topic “ A short monsoon dia- ry”

Geometry is the archetype of the beauty of the world. Students will be able to see how and where geometry exist in the real world. They will also have an opportunity to design their own creativity using an- gles. Students learned the concept of an- gles and how to apply the concept in day to day life situations. Students have learned to draw and measure angles us- ing protractor . They enjoyed measuring and drawing angles

“2020: Towards the next 50” will see the country prepare for the UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations and beyond… UAE leaders have announced that 2020 will be the year of prepara- tion for the country’s next 50 years. The year, branded “2020: To- wards the next 50”, will “involve all segments of the UAE society in shaping life in the UAE for the next 50 years and preparing for the country’s Golden Jubilee celebrations of 2021” Education 2020 Strategy The UAE’s Ministry of Education (MOE) developed Education 2010- 2020 strategy, which is a series of ambitious five-year plans designed to bring significant qualitative improvement in the education sys- tem, especially in the way teachers teach and students learn. Smart learning programmes, new teachers' codes, licensing and evaluations systems, as well as curriculum revision, including teach- ing math and science through English, are all part of the strategy. A key area of focus has been to transform K-12 programmes, to en- sure that students are fully prepared to attend universities around the world and compete in the global marketplace.

Foster values in children \"There are little eyes upon you and they're watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager to do everything you do. And a little child who's dreaming of the day he'll be like you.\" What are values and why do we need them? They are cherished beliefs and standards for right and wrong. They provide direction and meaning to life. Values inspire constructive behaviour. How can you instill values in your child?  Read and discuss stories that support your beliefs.  Monitor your child's media exposure that can undermine parental influ- ence and the development of moral standards for behaviour.  Share your approval when praiseworthy behaviour is portrayed in the me- dia and/or in real life, and discuss your displeasure when corrupt behav- iour is displayed.  Be polite and considerate toward others.  Do what you say you will do.  Share your time, talents and possessions.  Set goals and complete difficult tasks.  Display warmth, support, encouragement, and consistency toward your child.  Set high but reasonable standards for your child's behaviour  Listen respectfully to your child's ideas and feelings.  Answer your child's questions.  Offer your child choices.  Take time to have fun with your child. For example, play games, read, pre- tend, look at family photos, share dreams, attend events, participate in sports or hobbies, or volunteer for worthy causes.  Divide chores and work together on family projects.  Remember that your child will adopt the values you demonstrate daily. MaRRs Spell Competition ASSET Exam 14.01.2020 15.01.2020 to 19.01.2020 Parent Teacher Conference Indian Army Day 16. 01.2020 15.01.2020