PIONEER SEPTEMBER

04th The Monthly Newsletter Mussafah, Sector 9, Shabiya, P.B. No: 39972 Abu Dhabi – UAE Issue Tel: +971 25591777 Volume - VIII [email protected] September - 2019 Editor : Geetha Chandran Design - L Liju M lal Total Pages 3 BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN - ABU DHABI PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SCHOOL Drive to Charity 01 PAGE Fiery Fest 01 Eid Celebration 01 Hijri New Year 03 Budding Scientists of PAGE 02 Expo &toEExxpploerreience PAGE 02 PAGE Bhavans PAGE PAGE Meet to Listen, 02 Growing Professionally 02 Artificial Intelligence 02 SSaavvee EOacretahn, 03 Operation Smile 03 Recycle, Reforest, Repeat 03 Quiz Club 03 Learn and Share PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE Drive to Charity Fiery Fest Aneesh Nair whelmed with joy when our student Janarajani Malalagama vans Fest’ this year. volunteers dedicated their time to The audience in ‘Ram “Those who spend in charity will be richly accompany the sta in spending time ‘Bhavans Fest’ for the Manch’ enjoyed the per- rewarded” - AL QUR’AN 57:10 with the needy, as our students academic year 2019-2020 formance of the children Bhavans Abu Dhabi launched its strongly believe that it is their duty to was held in ‘Ram Manch’ in who displayed great con- eighth edition of the Annual Charity bring happiness in as many lives as September 2019. Bhavans fidence in their perfor- Programme in a much wider manner possible. We thank the active involve- Abu Dhabi was over- mances, without any trace this year. We reached out to the ment of our students, teachers and whelmed with joy to of nervousness. labour camps in all the seven emirates, parents who continue to make this receive a whopping 800 We are proud to thank all covering 10 centres across the UAE, noble cause an incredible success entries, which clearly the parents and students apart from 9 countries and 2 conti- each year. exhibited the curiosity of for their outstanding e ort nents, by o ering grocery kits to more students to showcase their in making “Bhavans Fest than 7200 needy. talents. 2019” a striking success this Bhavans Abu Dhabi stood over- Fashion Designing, mark- year too. ing the Year of Tolerance was the highlight of ‘Bha- Eid Celebrations Hijri New Year (1441) ‫عيد الفطر السعيد‬ ‫كلمة العيد صغ ة عدد حروفها كب ة معناها فهي‬ ‫تجمع طياتها الفرح والحب آن واحد مهما ك نا‬ Abdul Vadood ، ‫ومهما تعددت وك ت مشاغلنا‬ Grades 1 to 12. ، ‫تبقى بهجة وفرحة العيد تغمرنا كل زمان ومكان‬ The departments of Arabic and Islamic Educa- The main objectives of these competitions are to ‫وسيظل عيد الفطر رمزاً للفرح وشاهداً ع عبادة أروع‬ tion worked hand-in-hand to celebrate the Hijri provide students the opportunity to know the ‫الشهور و أكرمها‬ New Year in pomp and grandeur, in Bhavans Abu di erence between the Gregorian and Hijri ‫اللغة‬ ‫ااملحعترفبايحًءةالبمواهلدذرهبسيةاةلوامقنادسستبنةوميعة اتبلفععقر ٍطرارضةتماقلاحمفحليق لسملابطم‬ Dhabi, on 10 Sep ’19, followed by a Quiz Competi- calendars and also to provide a deeper under- ‫ب‬ tion on 17 Sep ’19. standing on the culture of UAE and its related To add more colour to the celebrations, many terminologies. ‫رقصات شعبية تع عن فرحتهم بالعيد و تكب ات‬ competitions such as Hijri New Year Calendar The program was coordinated by Ms. Etedal, Ms. ‫العيد ورقصة اليوله ال تع عن أصالة الما‬ Designing, Arabic Calligraphy and Essay Writing Sabira, Ms. Sajitha and Abdul Vadood. on the topic ‘The Importance of Migration in the History’ were conducted for students across ‫والحا‬ ‫عيدكم مبارك وعساكم من عواده‬ ‫قسم اللغة العربية‬ ‫اعتدال أبونعمه‬ Issue - 04 Volume 08 September 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 01

The Monthly Newsletter Issue - 04 Volume 08 September 2019 Page 02 Budding Scientists of Bhavans Expo to Experience & Explore Firdaus Fatma 50 projects were shortlisted for the pre-finals held at Adi Shankara Institute Firdaus Fatma The Department of Science is immensely of Engineering and Technology, Kalady, pleased with the ingenious triumph of Kerala. Science plays a pivotal role in progression and there our students of Grade 9 - Trun Vishal and Trun Vishal bagged the prize for ‘Best is no bough of modern life that has not been imbued Vivek Menon, who made a mark in the Poster Design’ for his project ‘Agro Tower’ by science. third edition of ‘Adi Shankara Asianet and Vivek Menon’s project ‘Incredible With a view to encourage students and help them News Young Scientist Award 2019’, a Cutlery’ made it to the 20 top finalists. understand the role of Science in life, Bhavans Abu global contest to recognize scientific Vivek was nominated in three categories Dhabi organised Science Expo on 17th September tempo and innovative talents of – ‘Best Pitch’, ‘Best Poster’ and ‘Best 2019, which witnessed the students of Grades 1 to 12 students from Grade 8 to 12. Business Potential’ and also won the participate with great zeal and zest. The expo, inau- This year, there were 350 projects from jury’s ‘Encouragement Award’ for his gurated by our Principal Ms. Girija Baiju, exhibited 300 schools and the students went project. static and working models, as well as posters. The through six di erent levels that involved The grand finale was graced by the students revealed impeccable knowledge when they abstract submission, detailed reports, presence of Vice Admiral Sunil Anand explained in detail about their projects on display. 1-minute idea pitching, poster and video AVSM NM, Controller of Logistics - Indian The entire event was well-planned and implemented development, to name a few. Our boys Navy. by Ms. Suma Pramod (HoD, Science – Secondary), were mentored and evaluated by Ms. Sherin K.J (HoD, Science – Primary) and the team assigned mentors from our school as of teachers from the Department of Science. well as from Adi Shankara Institute. The objective of such events is not only to inculcate a scientific attitude but also to develop research men- tality in students, which would in turn help them improve the analytical and critical-thinking. Meet to Listen, Learn and Share Growing Professionally Soumya Soman vided teachers with a Deepthi.K clear insight on the UAE’s The 6th Annual Meeting of deep-rooted history, heri- Arti cial IntelligenceThe Department of English (Secondary) conducted a Arab Teachers and tage and biographies of Foreign Teachers was held its great leaders. professional development session on the curriculum for on 27 Aug ’19 at the The comprehensive and Teachers Licensing, as an initiative to aid teachers in National Archives –Abu informative session was Hpazreeepnaa rRiniagz &foSrumthaeJibLiincensing Test. Dhabi. Within the frame- attended by Ms. Lesline On June 1, 2019 Mr. Aneesh conducted a session on work of its role in civic edu- Stephen, Ms. Manisha ‘Language Conventions’, which focussed on the cation and instilling higher Gamre, Ms. Shweta Pratik, nuances of English language and also how language education values, the Ms. Sruthi Nair, and features vary with the requirements. The session annual meeting was held Soumya Soman, of Bha- enabled us to develop the knowledge and skills in cooperation with the vans Abu Dhabi. required to address various challenges in learning. Department of Education and Knowledge that pro- Arti cial Intelligence Hazeena Riaz & Suma Jibin included as an elective subject in Grade 9, as decided by CBSE. Abu Dhabi Indian School (BR-1, Al Watba) The information-filled workshop helped us conducted a workshop on Artificial Intelli- understand Artificial Intelligence better gence on 29th August ’19 at the school. through interactive sessions and engaging Teachers of Computer Science from schools hands-on activities. The day ended with a of UAE were the invitees of this one-day pro- debate that analysed the advantages and gramme that emphasised the growing disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence. The importance of Artificial Intelligence in society. various job opportunities were also discussed. The workshop, represented by Hazeena Riaz The cascading session was ardently carried and Ms. Suma Jibin from the Department of out to the other members of the Department Computer Science, Bhavans Abu Dhabi, was of Computer Science, on 31st Aug ’19. facilitated by Ms. Santhi Krishnan (Teach- er-Computer Science), who highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence to be Issue - 04 Volume 08 September 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 02

The Monthly Newsletter Issue - 04 Volume 08 September 2019 Page 03 Save Ocean, Save Earth Operation Smile Suma Pramod & Usha Kumari. V was screened. The film was made by our Janarajani Malalagama students Lipika Marina (Grade 11), The World Oceans Day provides a Meghavardhini Jyothikannan (Grade 11), Operation Smile, a non-profit organization founded by unique opportunity not only in honoring Pavithra Thangaraj (Grade 11), Praja V J Dr. William P. Magee, a plastic surgeon, and his wife, oceans but also in conserving and pro- (Grade 11), Aditi Balan (Grade 9), and Kathleen, a nurse, in 1982, aims at providing exceptional tecting them. The World Oceans Day is Kavin Sri Guru (Grade 7), that featured surgical care to children with cleft lip. observed annually on 9th June, to raise them in di erent roles. Bhavans Abu Dhabi, represented by Janarajani Malal- global awareness on the significance of agama (Operation Smile Club Advisor of PIES), Aryan oceans in our lives and the ways through Bhavans Abu Dhabi honoured our young Gupta (11- B) and Kalyani Jijith (11- A), attended a meet- which we can protect them. environmentalists with Certificates of ing on 12th September 2019 at the o ce of Operation This year, Bhavans Abu Dhabi celebrat- Recognition, to appreciate their initia- Smile, Abu Dhabi to understand the concern better. ed World Oceans Day in ‘Ram Manch’, tion to willingly participate in various Operation Smile believes that every child su ering from on 10th June ’19 with various activities. activities and projects related to saving cleft lip or cleft palate deserves exceptional surgical The eco club of our school 'Bhavans the environment. care. The focal point of most of the discussions held in Natura' and the Department of Science, The Department of Arts held drawing the meeting was based on how students could help such initiated the celebration to increase competition, to mark the significance of children in their journey. awareness on various environmental World Oceans Day, in which our children As a part of such a noble cause, Bhavans Abu Dhabi issues. enthusiastically participated. hopes to conduct inter-school programmes to spread ‘Stop S(h)elling the Ocean’, a short film the need to support such children. focussing on the importance of oceans, Recycle, Reforest, Repeat Quiz Club Usha Kumari. V Parthiban. C to actively participate in various inter-house and inter-school Bhavans Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Emirates Environmental The inauguration of Quiz Club for competitions. The club also Group, initiated the Recycle, Reforest, Repeat program from 16th – the year 2019-2020 was held on intends to identify students 20th June 2019. 20th June 2019 in ‘Ram Manch’, talented in quizzing skills and Our students from Grades 1 to 12 participated with great fervor, by with Ms. Suma Pramod (HoD – widen the opportunities to contributing waste paper materials like old newspapers, cardboards Science, Secondary) as the Chief sharpen their skills. and cartons. To aid maximum participation, class-wise competitions Guest. were held and the highest contributions acknowledged. The club kick-started with an ice The following are the Outstanding Contributors breaking session through a mock Primary (G1-4) - Grade 1F, with 243.1 kg quiz by Ms. Margaret Clarence Secondary (G5-8) – Grade 7G, with 300 kg (HoD –English, Secondary), Ms. Secondary & Senior Secondary (G9-12) - 9B, with 309.45 kg Padmaja Menon (HoD- Mathe- We were ecstatic to receive a total of 4017 kgs. The collective e ort of matics, Secondary), Ms. Suma Usha Kumari (SSI Coordinator), Ms. Pushpa and Ms. Ajitha (Waste-Au- Pramod (HoD – Science, Sec- dit In-charge), Section Supervisors, class teachers, parents and ondary), Mr. Jojo Martin (HoD students contributed in making this commendable cause a great –Humanities), ably supported by success. Mr. Ramesh. G & Mr. Johnson from the Department of Humanities. The selection procedure began with a preliminary test where more than 400 students from Grade 6, 7 & 8 enthusiastically participated, from which 21 students were selected. Quiz Club aims to train students Issue - 04 Volume 08 September 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 03