Newsletter Sep-2020

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA Teachers’ Day Founders’ Day Vertical Teaching World Ozone Day Saudi National Day International Peace Day Issue 3 Volume 7

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA Founders Day is a Bhavans Anthem. Ms. Deepti K Bhavans Pearl Wisdom school great reminder of (Department of English) the core values extended an amiable welcome and all the Principals, that the school to the chief guest, Ms. Meera represents and how we Viswanathan, esteemed contribute and uphold Chairman of Bhavans Middle those year- to -year. East, Shri. N.K Ramachandra Menon and his better half Ms. Bhavan’s Al Saad Indian Sudha Ramachandran Menon, School, Al Ain with its Vice Chairman of Bhavans sister schools Bhavan’s Middle East, Mr. Sooraj Wise Indian Academy, Ramachandran, Director of Ajman and Bhavans Pearls Bhavans Middle East, Ms. Wisdom School Al Ain Divya Rajesh Ramachandran. jointly celebrated founders Dr. Bhavna Gupta, Principal of Day on 14 September 2020 Bhavans Al Saad Indian School, with great enthusiasm on Ms. Indu Panicker, Principal of the virtual platform as a Wise Indian Academy, dedication to the Dr. Nandakumar, Principal of chairman of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Middle East Shri. N.K Ramachandra Menon. As per the school Academic Coordinators, tradition, the proceedings of Heads of the Departments, the programs commenced Section Supervisors, with the National Anthem of well-wishers, staff, parents UAE, Followed by Quran and students for their recitation, prayer song and valuable presence in the virtual plat form. The inaugural ceremony set the perfect tone for the Issue 3 Volume 7

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA day with a beautiful rendition of Ganesh Vandana by Mr. Naveen and team. To have an elegant beginning- a mark of undying tradition to invoke the blessings of Almighty, a classical dance performance done by Kalamandalam Deepa Arun Kumar ( Bhavans Wise Indian Academy, Ajman), The inaugural function was followed by the address of Principal and Chief guest, Chairman, Vice chairman, Director and felicitation by the principals of Wise Indian Acade- Bright Spot Awards were given to the teachers for their hard work done in the last academic year. 100% attendance awards were given to the staff who worked successfully at Bhavans Al Ain on all the working days. The theme of the Founders Day was TRIM- RITA – The three supreme powers – Creator, Sustainer and Destroyer. The cultural fiesta was a blend of classical dances, Dramas, and music. Stunning and active participation by the teachers made the gala event a memorable one. The Founders Day came to an end with vote of thanks proposed by my , Ajman, Bhavans Pearl Wisdom, Al Ain, Academic Coordinator Wise Indian Academy, Ajman. Felicitation by parent representative Ms. Sonia Bhatt and by the founding teacher, Ms. Fawsiya. Principal of Al Saad Indian School Dr. Bhavna Gupta, virtually presented mementos to the guests. As a mark of great appreciation, love and good wishes, mementos were giv- en to the staff who have completed 5 years of service in Al Saad Indian School and Issue 3 Volume 7

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA school also conducted Volume 7 various activities through virtual platform. Grades A good teacher can inspire 1,2 and 3 Class teachers hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning. - guided their students to Brad Henry Love. make beautiful cards as a Teachers day is a special day to thank the teachers across the token of love for their world for their hard work, guidance and being a reason teachers, whereas Grades 4 and 5 students made an e-card to wish their beloved teachers. The students of Grades 6, 7 and 8 were asked to compose poems for their teachers on the topic ‘Dear Teacher’. All the creative works were submitted on MS teams on the very day of celebration by the students. All the students enjoyed the day and thanked moulding the future generation. their teachers for The idea of celebrating teacher’s day took root in many countries being one among the during the 19th century. In reasons for their overall India, the birthday of the second president Sarvepalli development. Radhakrishnan (5 September) is celebrated as teacher’s day since 1962. Many countries celebrate their teacher’s day on 5th October in connection with World Teachers Day, which was established by UNESCO in 1994. As part of Teachers day, Bhavans Al Saad Indian Issue 3

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA “Teachers have three 6th September were allotted previous years. In the to the student teachers for bygone years they had taken loves: love of learning, teaching. classes in the classroom, love of learners, and the whereas this year student love of bringing the first Students were informed teachers had to depend on two loves together.” about vertical teaching two virtual mode of teaching. days prior and were given They had done an Bhavans Al Saad Indian the opportunity to select the exceptionally good job with School had celebrated subject of interest. Student latest technology in new teacher’s day on 6th teachers had a discussion platform of teaching. September. As a part of with their concerned subject Student teachers lessons teachers’ day celebrations teachers for assistance and were assessed by the students of grades 9 and guidance. concerned subject teachers 11 were given an and marks were awarded opportunity to teach The teaching was something based on their teaching students of grades 6 to different for student abilities. 8.The first four periods of teachers in comparison to Issue 3 Volume 7

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA The slogan of the World Ozone Day 2020, Volume 7 ‘Ozone for life’, remind us that not only is ozone crucial for life on Earth, but that we must continue to protect the ozone layer for future generations. The ozone layer acts as an invisible shield and protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Manmade chemicals containing halogens were determined to be the main cause of the present ozone loss. Thanks to the Montreal protocol and the collaborative effort of nations around the world, There is a scientific evidence that the ozone layer is healing by itself and is expected to recover by the middle of this century. On World Environment Day 2020, the science department of Al Saad Indian School invited speeches from grades 3 to 5. Students were encouraged to prepare a speech and deliver it in front of the teacher. The systematic speech was delivered from the students from grade 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D, 4B and 5A. Congratulations to all the students who participated in the event amid the revision schedule for the half yearly examination and the teachers who supported students. Issue 3

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA “Grandchildren don't need day that has been set aside to this opportunity to share a lot of toys. The best thing honour our grandparents. In their remembrances in the a grandchild can have is a 1970, Marian McQuade initiated form of short videos. A Letter grandparent who gets a campaign to establish such a Writing Competition on ‘Tell down on the floor and day, and in 1978 President them anything you wish to plays with them.” Jimmy Carter signed a federal share with them ‘was The elders of each family proclamation declaring the first conducted for Grades 6 to Sunday after Labour Day as 8. The words in many have the responsibility for National Grandparents Day. letters described their What children need most are the unconditional love towards setting the moral tone for the essentials that grandparents their grandparents as well provide in abundance. They give as the intensity of missing. family and for passing on the unconditional love, kindness, Apart from all these patience, humour, comfort, activities, on the day, the traditional values of our lessons in life. And, most students spend some time importantly, cookies. When the to have a conversation with Nation to their children and whole world celebrates the their Grandparents. It was International Grandparents Day, truly an unforgettable day grandchildren. They bore the the students of Bhavans Al Saad for all. also had taken this opportunity hardships and made the to thank their grandparents through various activities. sacrifices that produced much of the progress and comfort we enjoy today. It is appropriate, therefore, that as individuals and as a nation, we salute our grandparents for their contribution to our lives. This Sunday, September 13, is a Students of Grades 1 and 2 shared their beautiful pictures captured along with their grandparents. The memories described by the kids in paragraphs were really touching. Grades 3 to 5 students took Issue 3

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL PRERANA Celebrating International Peace Day on Peace Day was celebrated by the 21st Sep 2020 at our school, Bhavans Grades 1 & 2 students of Al Saad Indian School by making paper peace doves-Origami Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain has al- as symbols of peace as a remembrance of lowed our students to understand the Sadako and the legend of thousand cranes. This activity instilled in them the life-skill of importance of creating and maintain- collaboration, cooperation and teamwork. A ing peace amongst themselves, fami- Talk Show on Global Citizen was conducted lies and their surroundings. This activ- by Social Teachers for grades 3-5 students. It helped them to nurture respect and tolerance ity helped to create awareness about for others, global awareness and empathy. the need to promote acceptance and Grades 6-8 students expressed “What is happiness; and this starts with chil- Peace to me?”, \"How can I create Peace in my world?\" in writing and in the form of art work dren. At school, we all need to have a by considering different levels of peace level of peace within us to ensure (personal, family, community, global) that required in our life. It was a successful peace around us.” activity wherein students showcased their talent and their artistic skills by their whole-hearted participation. . Issue 3 Volume 7

extremism, terrorism and dresses to create the right foreign interventions. mood and ambience of the celebration. The strong relations between the two countries have During the school hours, an helped maintain the security array of activities took place, and stability of the region including playing the Saudi and the entire world, The SAUDI NATIONAL DAY in especially as their related efforts are full of initiatives UAE, held under the slogan, aimed at settling Arab \"Together Forever\", confirms disputes and supporting Arab the deep ties between the two countries. countries. The Ministry of Education National Anthem, presenta- Throughout history, the directed schools to prepare tion on History of KSA, and relations between the two series of activities to highlight Art and Craft Activity. countries have guaranteed the this event in an appropriate security of Gulf Cooperation manner. To reinforce the Council, GCC, and Arab bonds of love, brotherhood countries, in light of their and unity between the two shared views on the region’s people of the UAE and Saudi affairs and their cooperation Arabia ,Bhavans’ Al Saad in addressing the challenges Indian School, Al Ain has facing the Middle East, planned Saudi National Day most notably combatting celebration - a day of Unity Issue 3 and Recognition in taking pride to be a part of Saudi’s heritage, history and cul- ture . The students of Bhavans ASIS attended the classes on the day dressed up with elegant green coloured Volume 7

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