GR 2_Newsletter_08 to 12 September

DUNES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Volume 4, Issue 2 ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020 08th– 12th September SNEAK PEEK Reminder: Glimpse of this week  Prepare well for Hindi Grade2 Assembly: Onam Day Assembly weekly test. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities. According to a  Kindly ensure that popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Ma- school bag is packed ac- habali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. To cording to the Time ta- spread the message of Onam and wishes ...to all students of ble. grade 2A conducted a mesmerizing assembly in a dramatic way. This assembly helped students to imbibe the value of different  Bring labeled story book culture and oneness. to maintain reading cor- ners. Fire Drill: A fire drill is a method of practicing how a building would be evacuated in the event of a fire or other emergencies.  Kindly send handker- The purpose of fire drills in buildings is to ensure that everyone chief with your ward. knows how to exit safely as quickly as possible if a fire, smoke, carbon monoxide or other emergency occurs. People need to  Literary Fest preliminary recognize the sound of the fire alarm. Fire drill was done on round results are share Wednesday 10-09-2019 in Dunes International School . through Portal. Glimpse of this week 1

Subject: Science Mind mapping is a technique for visualizing connections between many related ideas or pieces of information. A graphical layout is used to create a web of relationships around a central concept, idea, or problem. ... The tech- nique is used in brainstorming, problem solving, project planning .Students of grade2 differentiated different types of animals based on food habits using different graphic organiser. 2

Subject: Math Creating word problem Students were asked to create any word problem. They showed the word problem in the form of pic- tures and stories. Through this activity students learnt to form a word problem and solve it. 3

Subject: Hindi Literary Literary Fest is a platform for students to show case their linguistic skills. Students study Hindi as second language in our curriculum, though Hindi is nota native language for ma- jority of students but the participation of students was remarkable. Students narrated stories prepared by them in a very confident manner. It boost their confidence and inter- est in Spoken Hindi 4

Subject: Hindi Currency play an important role in our lives. That are direct- ly or indirectly connected to our lives. By doing this activity grade two students were learning “ऐ की मात्रा”words by drawing the picture of Indian Paise and U A E Fils and coloured. This helped them to know the coins name of India and UA E. It will help to gain their general knowledge as well . 5

Subject: Arabic A conversation between students to teach stu- dents how to order and thank .There is anoth- er entertaining activity where students sing with dance song body part .This activity helped them to be active and smart during class hour. 6

ART To describe the good practice and transform these into better teaching and learning grade2 students were given an opportunity to do hands on experience with various colors of clay. This activity will help students to enhance their creativity through learning by doing. 7

Subject: Moral Science Kindness matters because it makes you happy A simple act of kindness can turn a bad day into a good day. ... Happiness is spread through each and every one of us. By taking the time to help others, we not only give them a better day, but their satisfaction and gratitude caGnramdeak2eCours better as well. During this activity children listed out different act of kindness and they learned the importance of kindness. 8

Subject: English Literary Fest Literary Fest is defined as any form of interaction between authors or interpreters of their work (e.g. Rhapsodes, actors) and others participating in their processes of production or reception (e.g. patrons, audience, readers). Literary Fest Preliminary Round was conducted this week. Students of Grade 2 were allotted with Elocution competition with the option of three different topics. An Imaginary Friend 2. Missing Outdoor Play 3. H.H Sheikh Zayed- as a role model Students participated very enthusiastically and showcased their skills in presenting their thought on the given topic. 9

Music Singing comes from within and keeps one happy and joyful. Students learn a new song with singing techniques and breath control. They focus on the pitch and tone and also learn the lyrics of the song. 10

Library Library is a place where students develop the dispositions and skills to develop a realistic topic and plan for research; determine what types of sources they should seek, develop an effective search strategy and ask for help when needed. define their information need and understand what resources are avail- able to them. Students choose appropriate databases in order to search for scholarly articles on their topics. Students distinguish between primary and secondary sources in order to use those most appropriate for their assignment. Students construct a keyword search statement in order to find relevant information. 11

P 2A - JOANNA ANN SONY 2 B - ABID MOHAMMAD 2 C - SARAH BOSCO 2 D -AYAAN KHAN 12

P 2A - Naitik Manoj Kumar 2 B - PRATHIKA ARUL 2 C - Imaduddin 2 D –Zeenathul Zehra 13

OUR CLASS MASCOT ADVENTURE 2 A-Tolerant- Jaivant 2 B-Respectful-Aarya Manjakattil 2 C -Empathetic Chetan 2 D-Respectful Saanvika 14

Year of Tolerance Counsellor’s Desk The 'Year of Tolerance' is a celebration Never underestimate the power of outdoor of the UAE's progress over the years and play. Running on the grass, climbing trees, continuing efforts to become a nation of sitting on a swing, and digging in the dirt is tolerance, co-existence, and openness good for kids. Outdoor play can also im- to cultures different from its own. prove social skills in children. Children who increased their time playing outside in- The Ministry of Health and Prevention creased their empathy, engagement, and initiatives: To launch a host of sustaina- self-control. Kids with better social skills are ble and relevant projects, initiatives, likely to enjoy healthier relationships. and programs designed to promote the state as a capital of co-existence and Make outdoor play a daily habit. cultural convergence . What Next…..  Sunday—15.09.2019—Hindi Weekly test  Sunday—15.09.2019 To Thursday 19.09.2019 -Literary Fest Finals  Wednesday—18.09.2019—Read an e- book “Digital reading” 15