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The Monthly Newsletter BHAVANS PEARL WISDOM SCHOOL MANAGED BY BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN MIDDLE EAST --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we reach the end of this academic year under very different and unusual circumstances, we would like to appreciate our students and their parents who worked closely with our teachers and staff to ensure smooth conduct of online as well as face to face classes during this academic year. We really recognize and appreciate your patience, understanding and immense support you had offered during this pandemic. Our school commu- nity has done a wonderful job by supporting each other during this critical situation and hence we reach the end of the academic year with great deal of positivity and success. Even though COVID-19 had forced us to make many changes in our life, including the school life, we have a lot of accomplishments this year. One of the greatest achievements of this academic year is that we could secure Secondary school affiliation from the CBSE after a rigorous inspection process by a team of Inspection Committee members duly constituted by the CBSE and we have opened admission from KG to Grade 9 for the next academic year. In addition to this, we could organize a lot of virtual events including online/FTF classes, assemblies, CCA competitions and cele- brations, Annual day, Annual sports meet, KG convocation etc. We could successfully conduct the Internation- al Assessments from Grade 1 to 7 during this crisis. We truly could not have accomplished these without the support and dedication of our highly valued parents! As we did during this academic year, we will be making more qualitative changes in the academic and co-cur- ricular areas for the next year too. Curriculum will be rigorously reviewed and updated. School co-curricular activities will be revised and updated. The work of setting up of resource room for moving classes are active- ly going on and we will introduce this model of classes once we resume the normal operation of the school. A new set of experienced and well qualified teachers have been recruited for the next academic year. The work of setting up of theme based indoor play stations for KG kids are also in progress. Construction for the expansion of the campus will begin soon. Next year, too, you can expect International Assessment from KG to Grade 9. We will continue to give priority for safety of all our students, staff, and parents. In short, you can expect improved standards in the provision of education and all other aspects of the school life at BPWS, during the next academic year too. Dear Students, this year was an entirely different academic year with a unique educational experience for all of us. Covid-19 has taught us many things including to be responsible, empathetic and safe. We are really proud of you and your parents, especially for your regular attendance in online as well as FTF classes and also being the active part of our CCA events. When you go for spring break, always remember to read every day, and dedicate yourself in making next academic year even better. We wish all our beloved students and valued parents a wonderful, relaxing, and peaceful spring break. We look forward to welcoming you all back for the exciting new Academic Year 2021-2022. Take care. Stay safe. Stay blessed. Dr K T Nandakumar (Principal) ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 1

BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ‘Cancer Myths – Get the Facts.’ World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4th every year, to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. This year is a reminder of the endur- ing power of cooperation and collective action. When we choose to come together, we can achieve what we all wish for: a healthier, brighter world without cancer. Together, all of our actions matter. 2021 – The ultimate year of the ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign – shows us that our actions have an impact on everyone around us, within our neighbourhoods, communities and cities. And that more than ever, our actions are also being felt across borders and oceans. The Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School, Al Ain observed the World Cancer Day by conducting Poster Making Activity for the students on the theme ‘I Am and I Will’. Students participated in this event with great interest, and it helped them to get an awareness about the seriousness of cancer. A Power Point Presentation was also arranged for making awareness among the students about cancer. The activity and the presentation helped the students to gather a lot of information about the deadly disease – cancer. Report By Haneefa. K. ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 2

BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Our Main Focus- Students’ Wellbeing Bhavans Pearl was a part of the webinar conducted by Collins International on the topic “Simple Effective Ways to Enhance Student Wellbeing for online and in-person teaching” on 23.02. 2021.The webinar was hosted by Ms. Becky Goddard from Collins International. This workshop focused at the ways teachers can support their students’ wellbeing and encourage them to look after themselves through these difficult times, no matter how young they may be. The workshop also addressed how faulty thinking can block learning and ways to challenge this as well as how mindfulness can help our students stay fully present whilst they are being taught either remotely or in person. The webinar mainly focused on: - The impact of the current situation on children’s mental health. - The importance of teaching self-care skills and how they can be taught. - Faulty thinking that can block learning and how we can address this through teaching - Mindfulness ideas to share with students so they are fully present - Calming self-care skills, visualisation, breathing techniques, hand massage and grounding, tai chi. Q&A session was conducted by the host to clear the doubts of the participants. The webinar was a great learning experience. Report By Sreelekshmi.S Social Worker ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 3

BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER BACK WITH UMANG Annual Day is the time of the year when students get an opportunity to manifest their talents for, every child is pos- sessed with innate talents. By presenting these talents on the stage, credentials are created to win confidence, cour- age, and victory. The Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School, Al Ain celebrated its 2nd Annual Day ‘Umang – II’- A Whole New World, at Bhavans Virtual Auditorium, on Thursday, 25th February 2021. The students, parents and teachers joined the Zoom online platform for the grand celebration. The entire function was live on the official Face Book page of the school. The function started at 5pm with the UAE National Anthem, which was followed by the Quran Recitation, School Prayer and Bhavans Anthem. After the Welcome Address, Principal Dr. K T Nandakumar presented the School Re- port for the Academic Year 2020-21. The honourable Chairman of the Bhavans Middle east Mr. N. K. Ramachan- dran Menon, the Vice Chairman Mr. Sooraj Ramachandran and the Director Mrs. Divya Ramachandran addressed the gathering on the occasion and wished the function all success. Various pre-recorded cultural programmes including dances, songs, skit etc. were staged, which was a spectacular show for the audience. The programme, which lasted for around two hours, came to an end with the vote of thanks by the School Head Boy Master Adwaith Vimal. Report By Haneefa. K ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 4

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BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SPORTIVE BUDS of PEARLS!!! Sports experiences help building positive self- esteem in children. Kids learn they are part of a team that requires the same effort from all members to succeed, as well as how to win with class, and lose with dignity. They learn to respect authority, rules, team colleagues and opponents. BPWS conducted 2nd Annual KG sports day on 4th March 2021 to display the well-being and celebrate self-confidence, competence the students have acquired during the pandemic. Even though the physical activities were happening online our tiny tots were able to perform the races and games with true spirit. There were several races conducted such as balancing, jumping, catch and throw the ball. Novelty games such as fill the tumbler, sort the gems, pick the ball with spoon, build the paper cup tower were also conducted. Parents also got a chance to participate with their kids and enjoyed the parent-child bonding games like wrap a mummy and make pasta necklace. The students also performed a drill to show the spirit of team work. It was a fun filled day enjoyed by everyone. Report By Kayenat Ansari ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 6

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BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Women are real architects of the Society International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the cultural, political, and so- cio-economic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. This year, the theme for International Women’s Day, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain. The Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School, Al Ain celebrated the International Women’s Day by conducting a ‘Speak a Minute’ activity for the students on the theme ‘Women in Leadership’. The activity was conducted by the class teachers and the students participated in this event with great interest, and it helped them to realise the importance of the day and the need for gender equality. Report By Haneefa. K ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 8

BHAVANS PEARL WISODOM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER EMOTIONS of TINY TOTS through EMOJIS “Where words fail, emoji speaks” Emojis are a great way for people to communicate across language barriers and help us express sentiment and emo- tion. So why not get involved and celebrate Emoji Day. Students of Kindergarten celebrated “Emoji day” on 7th of March 2021 by making their favourite emoji puppet and sharing their experience and thoughts about the same with their friends and teacher. The day was filled with laughter and lot of other emotions and kids enjoyed expressing their emotions. Report By Kayenat Ansari Me on Stage!! ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 9

BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Celebrating the TINY graduates KG graduation ceremonies teach children about completing different milestones in life. Celebrating children’s achievements at KG is excellent for their self-esteem but it also teaches them about transitions and completing dif- ferent milestones in life. KG graduation ceremonies teach children about change as they transit to a new chapter of their life. Children change, grow and develop so much during these early years, so the ceremonies are a great way of celebrating this. BPWS celebrated its 2nd KG convocation online on 11th March 2021. The students were dressed in graduation gowns and parents performed the graduation ceremony by awarding their child with graduation cap and a certificate scroll. The students of KG2 also got a chance to “Showcase their talent”. The students of KG1 gave a farewell to the students of KG2 by performing a song and dance. All the members and distinguished guests present to grace the ceremony inspired the students of KG2 by sharing their thoughts. It was a day filled with fun as well as lots of mem- ories as the students of KG2 bid goodbye to Kindergarten. Report By Kayenat Ansari ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 10

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BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SPORTIVE PEARLS Sports provide the students opportunities for competitive physical activity that aims to improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants. Sports, through organized participation, can improve one’s physical and mental health. Sports and games can be a great lesson in time management, and they provide the spirit of com- petition that drives them to give extra effort. Sport increases self-esteem, mental alertness and it reduces stress and anxiety. The Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School, Al Ain conducted its 2nd Sports Day at Bhavans Virtual Auditorium, on Sun- day, 14th March 2021. The students, parents and teachers joined the Zoom online platform for the grand Sports Day celebration. The function started at 9 am with the UAE National Anthem, which was followed by the Quran Recitation, School Prayer and Bhavans Anthem. After the Welcome Address, the honourable Director of the Bhavans Middle East Mrs. Divya Ramachandran addressed the gathering on the occasion and wished the function all success. Principal Dr. K T Nandakumar also spoke on the occasion and took the School House Captains through the Sports Day Oath. The Chief Guest of the day Mr. Harish P. declared the 2nd BPWS Annual Sports Meet open. Many parents and well-wishers from different walks of life also conveyed their best wishes for the function. There was a colourful Mass Drill of the students in the form of Aerobic Dance, which was led by Mr. Sajithran, the Physical Education Teacher of BPWS. Various sports events like jumping jacks, alternate jumping, ball dribbling etc. were conducted online, in which the selected students participated enthusiastically. The programme, which lasted for around four hours, came to an end with the vote of thanks by the School Sports Captain Master Jaden Raj followed by the Indian National Anthem. Report By Haneefa. K ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 12

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BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER LIFE filled with COLOURS!!!! Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, the end of winter, the blossoming of love, and for many it’s a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive. It is a festival of colours. It teaches us the power of good over evil. The students of Kindergarten celebrated Holi this year in a different way. The celebration was online and a short story was shown to the kids to make them aware of the story behind Holi and how it is celebrated with lots of co- lours. The students also did a “Face painting activity” using skin friendly colours. Students got a chance to become a different character when their parents painted designs on their face and transformed them into different characters. It was a great way to celebrate Holi and the students enjoyed a lot. Report By Kayenat Ansari ISSUE : 08 february2021 PAGE 14

BHAVANS PEARL WISODM SCHOOL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Editor : Priya Paul Designer: Nayana Sasidharan Photographer: Ashok Kumar ISSUE : 08 FEBRUARY 2021 PAGE 15