9.KG1-News letter-week 9

DUNES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Volume 4, Issue 4 ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020 22– 26 September 2019 SNEAK PEEK Reminder: Glimpse of this week  Dunes International World Fitness day school is organizing “Dandiya Raas” from Health is the most important aspect of our life. There is nothing more crucial than 7:00pm to 10:00pm on health. When we are healthy we are able to enjoy our life well. We can smile, laugh, 3rd October. You all are enjoy food, talk to our near and dear and sleep well. World fitness day is celebrated cordially invited. on 26th September. Fitness day is the most active day of the year, when people of all ages and backgrounds comes together to celebrate the fun of fitness. At Dunes, stu-  Revision worksheets are dents celebrated the fitness day by warm up exercises , Zumba and conducting an uploaded in the portal assembly on the awareness of fitness. With the motive of education an enthralling kindly practice the same. street play depicting the importance of physical exercise was presented by grade 5 students.  Parents to share healthy recipe for newsletter  “Last date for enrollment in MaRRS International Spelling bee competition is 6th October 2019.Refer the circular for more de- tails.  Students should come in proper uniform.  Registration process started for next aca- demic year . Career Talk Transition from high school to a career oriented undergraduate program is always a dilemma and a period of in- decisiveness for the students. To impart awareness and to assist in this crucial decision making an expert in the field of career guidance Mr Sunil Shah, CEO of FACT delivered a talk in the school. The talk highlighted the various aspects of career decision making. Our students participated enthusiastically in the proactive session\". 1

It’s with great pleasure to announce that the Jury has decided to honour Mr. Paramjit Ahluwalia, Principal of Dunes International School with the Education Leadership Award 2019. The award is presented to an individual who has crafted leadership with his work and thinking. The award indi- cates excellence in application of leadership principles to business situa- tions. The Award ceremony will be held on 10th October, 2019. 2

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World Tourism day - ‘Around the world @ Dunes’ Tourism is the best teacher on the planet. The reason for World Tourism Day is to cultivate and create awareness among the society globally on the significance of tourism, and it’s social, political, financial and also cultural worth and value. The theme was \"Tourism and its delightfulness\". On this memorable occasion, our Dunites represented their classes with a ‘states of India’. Each class has been decorated with best tourism states of India with its culture and monuments. Students explained the importance of the states, its culture, tradition, food and souvenir. They exhibited about each state with full enthusiasm. It was a wonderful learning experience for each one them.Parents were invited to admire the learning of our tiny Dunites. 4

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World Tourism Day World Tourism Day was celebrated through out the school. Grades celebrated depicting different coun- tries. Its purpose is to fos- ter awareness among the international communit y of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and eco- nomic value. 7

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KG1 A Snap Shot KG1 B Revision towards efficient results. Activities together form strong and coordination KG1 C silently. KG1 D Engaging in sensory play activities. Merry-go-round — Parachute activity KG1 E KG1 F Sharing experiences develop communication Finger grip and coordination develop fine motor skills. skills. 12

KG1 G Snap Shot KG1 H Number sense promotes confidence with num- Line up ball game is a fun ice breaker game. bers. KG1 J KG1 I Students actively engaged in sports Public speaking develops confidence 13

Star of the week Star of The Week’ was awarded to students for overall academic achievement as well as for those who modelled superior character and citizenship. The children felt so proud to receive the certificate. Congratulations dear !!! 14

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Class Mascot Class mascot is given in recognition of display of moral values. Taking the class mascot home is a big deal for students as it motivates and encourages positivity in their be- havior . We are proud of kiddos! 16

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English– Just a Minute \"Just a Minute\". It is great for en- couraging speaking skills, for collab- orative play, and for development of vocabulary. Students were speaking instantly on any given topic to enhance vocabulary skills and their confidence. 18

Mathematics Numbers were reinforced through different games and activities. Students learnt the number value and number sense through different hands on activi- ties and games like hopscotch, number line etc. 19

Science Reinforcement of birds and sea animals. Practices makes perfect through recapitulation. Here students were able to recollect and discuss about the facts of birds and sea animals. Activities like sorting of birds and sea animals helps the students to differentiate between each of them. Craft activities help students to develop their creativity, imagination and also fine motor skills. 20

Arabic Arabic Through the study of the Arabic language and culture, students can gradually gain understanding major culture of UAE. At Dunes, the Arabic language taught from kindergarten students to gain basic skills in writing and pronouncing the Arabic alphabet. Students strengthen their learning through work- sheets and using ICT. 21

Swimming It's essential that every toddler learn to swim, es- pecially to be water-safe. ... Dunes introduced swimming in kindergar- ten, so that they have the skill for their whole life. This can help improve their overall physical and mental health. Swimming improve quality of stroke tech- nique, introduce multi-aquatic skills, disci- plines and basic lifesaving skills. It makes a child more active, attentive and enhances his mental and physical capabilities. 22

LIbrary Reading books stimulates chil- dren’s imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word. In the library students recalled the story heard and represented in different ways by designing a mind map. 23

Year of Tolerance His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has pro- claimed the year 2019 to be the \"The Year of Tolerance\" in the UAE, high- lighting the UAE as a global capital for tolerance, and emphasizing tolerance as a universal concept aimed at entrenching the values of tolerance, dialogue, coex- istence and openness to different cul- tures.  World heart day “Power your heart to power your life” Session on how to maintain Healthy lifestyle on Sun- day 29th September 2019  Academic Enhancement— Mental Math on Sunday 29th September 2019 24