Newsletter 08-09-2021

08 SEP 2021 , SAFAR 1, 1443 AH, 1442 AH ECHOES The Saga of Oasis International School TEL: +97137227679, +97137821001 P.O Box: 15806, Al Ameriya, Al Jimi, Al Ain, UAE Email: [email protected] WELCOME BACK TO EXPERIENCE DYNAMIC LEARNING This is an exciting time of the year for all students. Despite physical distancing, and regular temperature checks, there’s a mood of celebration and relief among children, parents and teachers alike on the first day of school after the summer break of 2021. Everything was set as students returned to our campus to begin the new term. They were both excited and happy as their minds were filled with new hopes and new dreams. The School was ready to safely welcome back the students to a new platform of face to face and distance learning classes. School management took all the necessary steps to ensure safety under the guidance of ADEK. Our learning environment is well maintained and well equipped to welcome the students. “As compared to term 1, the number of face to face students are rather high and we always ensure student's safety inside the classroom” Mr CKA Manaf, the school principal opined to Echoes. The school offers Face to Face classes and DL for grades KG- 12. The classes were beamed with a radiating glow of happiness on the faces of students who attended the school for Face to Face and students who joined their fellow class mates online on the first day of the school. The school offers a safe and protective learning environment ensuring quality in learning and teaching. For Admissions : + 97137227679 Empowerment Thro' Education Oasis International School a unit of Ahalia Medical Group

08 SEP 2021 , SAFAR 1, 1442 AH SUPER HEROES MAKE THE NO BAG DAY OFFERS ZESTFUL CAMPUS ALIVE LEARNING Oasis international school, Al Ain celebrated ‘My Super Hero Day’ on 2nd September 2021 and the programme The 'No Bag Day' is a novel initiative that adds to increase was hosted by the Department of English for students interaction between teachers and students. On specific from Grades 1 to 5. It was a fun-filled day as students Thursdays, students and teachers can relax and think dressed up as their superheroes and described their about the development of students outside academic costumes in a few lines. The variety of characters was curriculum. Various academic activities have been endless. They chose their heroes from movies, books and planned and implemented to reduce pressure on other entertainment venues. students. These days can be utilised for different academic The programme began with a short introduction about games, personality development programmes, etc. superheroes and why do the kids like them the most? A large majority of the students shared their thoughts and As a result of these programmes organised in class as views in the classroom. There were many activities individual and group activities, students improve their designed for various grades, which were educated as confidence, linguistic skills, presentation skills, four well as interesting. Various classroom activities like language skills, leadership qualities and sense of humour Crossword puzzles, Super palm activities, designing and and spirit of collaboration. The day paves way to develop describing their own superheroes and short narration creativity, critical thinking, presentation skills and much about superheroes were conducted by the English more as it offers hands own experiences promoting teachers in their respective classes. experiential learning. Different activities such as role play, story- telling, one- sentence challenge about a photograph shown, retelling and recreating a story with a different climax and end, were some of the ways that were employed to storm the creativity of the students and elicit their response. The first of its kind, Kids rejoiced on their first ‘No Bag Day’ in school. ‘My Superhero Day’ highlighted how a particular character or a superhero influences the thoughts and actions of children and teenagers. All students were pretty much reasonable with their responses when the teachers inquired about their superheroes. It reiterated the fact that reading and learning go beyond the academic realm. It sent positive messages in everything they did or said in that costume. ‘My superhero Day’ served as a platform where all kinds of students – gregarious, introverts, rebellious, timid, -irrespective of their academic performance dropped all inhibitions and happily participated in this “joyful” event”. Empowerment Thro' Education Oasis International School a unit of Ahalia Medical Group

08 SEP 2021 , SAFAR 1, 1442 AH In representing all from the Oasis International School, the Editor’s Board would like to express our sincerest appreciation to our parents, guardians, and students for your incredible patience and flexibility. We understand the enormous responsibility and challenges that Remote Learning and Covid crisis placed on parents, guardians, and students as you had to create time, space, routine, and support for learning at home. We are so thankful to the parents for sending the children to school to offer them on campus learning experience. You can be proud of it because you brought back your children’s precious time to be with their peers and teachers. We honor all of you and your acts of generosity and kindness, patience and resilience, and the fortitude and determination you have demonstrated. Thank you so much for your relentless support. With sincere thanks, Team Echoes EDITORIAL BOARD CChhiieeff EEddiittoorr Design MMrr..YYoouunnuuss T Mr. Vaisakh Sub-Editor Photography Ms. Deepthi Mr. Rahoof Empowerment Thro' Education Oasis International School a unit of Ahalia Medical Group