June 2019

03rd Mussafah, Sector 9, Shabiya, P.B. No: 39972 Abu Dhabi – UAE Issue Tel: +971 25591777 Volume - VIII [email protected] June - 2019 Editor : Geetha Chandran Photography & Design : Shaiju A N Total Pages 4 e Monthly Newsle er PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SCHOOL BHA TIYA VIDYA BHAVAN - ABU DHABI Ahlan Ramadan 01 Spicmacay 01 Winged Friends 02 Student Ambassador 03 Mother Earth 03 Tarsheed 04 PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE Ahlan Ramadan Abdul Vadood & Manal Abdullah · Fasting and the Holy Quran · Observance of fasting Bhavans Abu Dhabi welcomed the Holy Month · Do’s and Don’ts of fasting of Ramadan by educating young minds on the · Benefits of fasting importance and piety of the month. The Department of Islamic Education conducted The Department of Islamic Education proudly 'Ahlan Ramadan', on 1st and 2nd May 2019, to conducted various competitions in the holy welcome Ramadan and also to reiterate the month of Ramadan 2019, for the students from importance of the holy month. The sessions Grades 3 to 8, including Holy Qur’an recitation also provided the students of Islamic Educa- and memorization. The department also con- tion, a deeper understanding on the various ducted online Islamic Quiz in our computer lab religious aspects involved. on 30 May ’19. The students of Grade 11 made a wonderful presentation, which included: · Importance of fasting SPICMACAY – Lasting Memories Janarajani Malalagama The 7th International Convention of SPICMA- 3rd to 9th June 2019. CAY (The Society for the Promotion of Indian Apart from the classical extravaganza and Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) soulful performances our students were treat- was held in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New ed to, they were also accorded a warm wel- Delhi. come and enjoyed the very best of accoma- dations. Adithya Sathyanath, Darshan Kamal Chand, Jahnavi Nirmal, Neha Maroli, Rishika Maroli, The event fanned up our students’ adoration Pooja Vijay, Megha Raj from Bhavans Abu for their country and left an indelible impetus Dhabi and Vaishnavi Biji from Bhavans Al Ain, in their heart, thereby making the best use of escorted by Janarajani Malalagama (HoD- the Ramadan holidays. Fine Arts), attended the 7-day workshop, from Assessment Pattern – Science Eventful Easter Suma Pramod assessments in the form of quiz, discussions Vanitha Walter and questioning, the importance of maintain- The Department of Science (Secondary) con- ing evidence for CBSE in the student portfolio Bhavans Abu Dhabi grabbed the opportu- ducted a professional development session, and also dealt with some of the e ective ways nity to embrace the ‘Year of Tolerance’ by on the topic ‘Changes in Assessment Pattern by which multiple assessments could be con- celebrating Easter, by appreciating the for CBSE’, on 22nd June 2019. The session was ducted. patience, dedication and hard work of all based exclusively on the changes in the The session also delivered clarity to the the support sta – the house-keeping assessment pattern of Science, as suggested updated assessment pattern expected to be team and the security guards. As a gesture by CBSE, for Grades IX and X. followed this academic year. of our gratitude, we provided breakfast The session, presented by Suma Pramod, box to every member of the support team. Head of the Department- Science, Second- This impromptu act brought a smile on ary, highlighted the e ective use of multiple everyone’s face, who were all praise for the management for making their day more special. Issue - 03 Volume 08 June 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 01

e Monthly Newsle er Issue - 03 Volume 08 June 2019 Page 02 Welcome... Winged Friends Usha Kumari & Anila Abilash The bubbly ‘bird feeder’, kept in Bhavans ‘Natura’, in its untiring jour- Bhavans garden, now provides our ney to protect nature, successfully winged friends grains, water, as well completed yet another project – as the much needed shelter from the help our winged friends beat the scorching heat. That’s not all – it heat. The project initiated by the even allows them to take a students of Grade 7 and 8 (Aayushi ‘wow-so-refreshing’ dip! Ramakrishnan 8 B, Anushka Shreyas A solar panel has also been installed Lale 7B, Gnanasree Donavalli 7B and to support hydroelectricity that Gargi Ramanujan 7B), under the able helps in the functioning of the foun- guidance of Usha Kumari and Ms. tain for the ‘bird bath’. Anila Abhilash, provided an enriching That totally does give a cool feel! experience to the ever-enthusiastic learners. Tolerance in Tiny Tots People Of Determination Rekha Jim Suman Kuriakose As part of the Year of Tolerance 2019, Vanitha Walter (Department of Human- “OUR FAMILY IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN EVERYONE IS INCLUDED” ities) conducted a professional development session for the teachers of The prime objective of teaching remains developing students into Kinder Garten, on 28 May 2019 on the topic ‘Teaching Tolerance’. global citizens. For this to be successful, one of the most important The session emphasised the importance of responsibilities teachers have, is to include all students - irrespec- inculcating the value of tolerance, right tive of their abilities. And to support the teachers of Bhavans Abu from the early stage of life. The teachers of Dhabi, Ms. Geeta Pillai (Special Education Needs Coordinator) KG suggested very many methods to help conducted a workshop on 25 May 2019, in ‘Ram Manch’. The session our tiny tots understand what ‘tolerance’ is. brought to light the various strategies to identify students of deter- The session also highlighted the need to mination and e ciently deal with them. intervene when intolerant behaviour is displayed. Students of Determination include children who are slow-learners The teachers were encouraged to make as well as the ones who are gifted and talented, where the needs their classrooms more colourful with mes- and requirements di er. With the right Individualized Education sages encouraging diversity, tolerance and Plan, the learning support team would be constantly modifying acceptance, with captions in Arabic, which and simplifying the content as required and continuously tracking would decorate the bulletin boards as well. the progress of such students. Teachers were also made aware that identification is the key to Student Ambassador support students of determination, who will then be referred to the U-LABS (Unit for Learning and Behavior Support) where help will be Usha Kumari extended, to enhance their reading, writing and spelling skills along with computational skills. As part of the initiative of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) to empower and mobilize youth to accelerate sustainable development, the ‘Youth 4 Sustainability Hub’ educates and empowers young minds and budding entrepreneurs to become the prominent future leaders to carry forward the sustainability agenda. Out of the three candidates who attended the competitive interview, Master Amos Rayan of Grade 11 was chosen as the Student Ambassador. Following the orientation at Masdar Hall, Amos was led to a sumptuous treat of various workshops on sustain- ability goals, tour of Masdar City, trip to the Emirates Diplomatic Academy and the ADSW site in ADNEC. Issue - 03 Volume 08 June 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 02

e Monthly Newsle er Issue - 03 Volume 08 June 2019 Page 03 REVERING MOTHER EARTH Primi Prajith & Usha Kumari Tarsheed Initiative Water and Electricity Conservation Deepthi.K & Usha Kumari “Conservation is humanity caring for future” lighted the dire need to conserve water and In accordance with Earth Day celebrations, electricity in day-to-day life – be it at home or Bhavans Abu Dhabi held a workshop for our in school. students of Grade 7 on the topic ‘Water and This session was organized with a view to sen- Electricity Conservation’. The workshop, con- sitize the children about the conservation of ducted by Eng. Zainab Al Hosani and Eng. water and electricity and motivate them to Adhari Alsarkal from Tarsheed, Abu Dhabi play an active role in making this gorgeous Distribution Company, was held in ‘Ram Manch’ planet even more beautiful. on 22 April 2019. The interactive session high- Issue - 03 Volume 08 June 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 03