November Newsletter

Nov 2020 | Issue 5 | Volume 7 037852232 www.facebook.com/ASISALAIN

PRERANA AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL UAE FLAG DAY RAISE IT UP HIGH ... TO KEEP IT UP HIGH The U.A.E Flag Day is a national occasion where At the stroke of 11 am, the PRO Mr. Sadiq hoisted people of the UAE remember the efforts of the the National Flag in the presence of the senior founders of their State, Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid, management team followed by the rendition and their brothers who sacrificed everything for the sake of the National Anthem. This event was held at of their nation. It is a day when the national spirit is the main entrance of the school. Simultaneously renewed, and an occasion to reflect on the achievements the digital Flag was also hoisted in the classrooms of the era of the President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al through virtual platform. Students of Grades 7 Nahyan. to 12 presented a speech on the history and im- portance of UAE Flag and Flag day. The UAE flag represents meanings of justice, peace, tolerance, power, and moderation, under which all IN A NUTSHELL Emiratis live a decent life and enjoy security and stability. This comes in continuation of the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The UAE Flag, a symbol of pride, loyalty and belongingness was raised with ceremonial zeal and gusto at Bhavans' Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain on 3rd November 2020. Various activities by students added colour to the occasion. UAE FLAG DAY CHILDREN’S DAY WORLD TELEVISION DAY CANCER AWARENESS DAY DIWALI CELEBRATION INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ISLAMIC ART UAE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION Issue 5 Volume 7

PRERANA AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL U A E celebrates its National Day on 2nd platform. Grades 1 to 10 students December every year with great watched videos prepared by students importance. The National day of UAE stands at the School. The programme gave the for the nationalisation from the British students an idea on the importance of Protectorate Treaties which were declared UAE National Day and the celebrations in 1968 and also falls on the anniversary of provided a unique glimpse into the rich the federal unification of the seven emirates traditions of the UAE. The U A E in 1971 which combined to form the National Day celebration gave a patri- modern day country, headed by Sheikh otic spirit in everyone’s mind. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan the founder of UAE. Volume 7 People will usually dress up in the UAE national flag colours, decorate their houses, workplaces, cars, and streets to celebrate the day with joy and happiness. The Palm trees get decorated with lights. This year UAE celebrated its 49th National day with great safety measures, including limiting family gatherings due to the pandemic. As part of the UAE National Day, Bhavans Al Saad Indian school, Al Ain conducted various activities through virtual Issue 5

DIWALI CELEBRATION FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Diwali (also: Deepawali) is regard it as a celebration of that made in their houses one of the India’s biggest life and use the occasion to which showcased the spirit of festivals. The word strengthen relationships. In creativity and innovation and 'Deepawali' means rows of some parts of India, it marks also painted Diyas with lighted lamps. It is a festival of the beginning of a new year. vibrant colours wherein the lights and people celebrate it People clean and decorate senior students of Bhavans Al with joy. During this festival, their houses before the Saad shared their captured people light up their houses festival. They do colourful moments of the Diwali and shops with Diyas (small rangoli art works on the floors Celebration. cup-shaped oil lamp made of and exchange sweets and baked clay). gifts. This festival usually falls in As a part of our School’s the month of October or Mission, to understand November. It is celebrated to different customs and mark the return of Lord Rama traditions, Bhavans Al SAAD after 14 years of exile and his Indian School also celebrated victory over the Demon Diwali with its grandeur. Ravan. In many parts of India, Various activities were Deepawali is celebrated for conducted for all the students five consecutive days. Hindus from Grades 1 to 12. The students of Grades 1 to 4 prepared handmade greeting cards for their dear ones, Grades 5 to 8 shared innovative Rangoli Designs Issue 5 Volume 7

CANCER AWARENESS DAY \"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present.\" Bhavans Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain had observed Cancer awareness day on 7 November 2020. The main objective of the programme was to create awareness among students on cancer and its ill effects. In the 20th century it wasn’t a common disease but in the present century it has become one of the most common diseases, therefore it is important to know about the causes, transmission and prevention of this disease. IsIsusuee45 As a part of this programme school had conducted an essay writing competition for the students of Grades 6 to 8 on the topic Cancer Awareness-prevention and importance of positive attitude. Many students had actively participated in the programme and submitted their essays to their science teachers. The essays written by students revealed their knowledge about the topic and it helped the students to enrich their knowledge on the topic. VVoolulummee77

Every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. A day marking childhood. Children’s Day celebrations focus on children and their enjoyment. It is a day of celebrating childhood. The day is celebrated to pay tribute to the legendary freedom fighter and our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru popularly known as Cha-Cha. Bhavans’ Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain always strives to emerge out with something new for its students and children’s day being a day especially for them. As it is generally seen, students perform for teachers on various occasions, but on 14th November 2020 at Bhavans Al Saad Indian School teachers gave various performanc- es for the students in order to express their love and care for them. Various entertainment prgrammes incorporated with thoughtful information were shared through a video presentation by the teachers to mark the day memorable. The students were overwhelmed with the entire effort. They cheered their teachers as they saw them on screen, they laughed boisterously at their jokes. The online platform as well as the school was buzzing with excitement and joy. The day ended in a beautiful resonance lingering in everybody’s minds. The entire programme was applauded by everybody present and will always remain etched in the memory of one and all. Issue 5 Volume 7

Together for a better Environment Bhavans Al Saad Indian school is proud to associate with ‘ The One Root One Communi-Tree’ - one of EEG’s Emirates Environ- mental Club] major community action oriented projects that propagate community waste reduction and recycling schemes and liaise with various target groups within the community to spread environmental message and improve the community’s environmental awareness. Obviously , we could achieve its objectives in mobilizing the society in a hands-on activity to manage recyclable waste and in increasing the sustainable green patch in the UAE. Our contribution to the reduction of GHG emissions and save landfill space was 2170 Kg and we achieved the target for One Root, One Communi-Tree (Phase2) .EEG has awarded us with a certificate and a native tree sapling to plant under our school name. The Tree Planting Ceremony for this year will be held on 20.12.20. Issue 5 Volume 7

W orld Television Day commemorates the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in the year 1996. Television continues to be the single largest source of video consumption. Though screen sizes have changed, and people cre- ate, post, stream and consume content on different platforms, the number of households with television sets around the world continues to rise. The interaction between emerging and traditional forms of broadcast creates a great opportunity to raise awareness about the im- portant issues facing our communities and our planet. Bhavans Al Saad Indian School conducted various activities for the students in connection with the World Television Day in the month of November. Grades 1 to 2 students shared excellent videos of their short speeches on the role of the Television in their life. Booklets are different source of information on topics which can be used as a reference for the future. So, the students of Grades 3 to 5 were asked to prepare colourful and creative booklets on their favourite television shows. The students of Grades 6 to 8 were provided with the opportunity to exhibit their writing skills. The teachers encouraged and motivated the students to write an essay on the topic- ‘Has television lost its importance in the internet age’. The activities paved the way to the students to think more on the impact of television and internet in the life of people. Issue 5 Volume 7

The International Day of Islamic Art As part of The was proclaimed at the 40th session of International Day of the UNESCO General Conference in Islamic Art, Bhavans Al 2019 and takes place every year on Saad Indian School, Al 18 November. It aims to raise Ain celebrated the day awareness of past and contemporary with various activities. artistic expressions of Islam, and the The students of Grades 1 contribution of culture through to 5 prepared elegant Islamic Art to civilization. handmade cards in Arabic and Grades 6 to The worldwide celebration of the 12 submitted the Arabic International Day of Islamic Art not Calligraphy which showcased only encourages the appreciation of their talent and the love for Islamic art, which has inspired other the language. artistic movements, but also contributes to cultural diversity, freedom of expression, protection of cultural heritage and inter-cultural dialogue. Marking the Day is also a way to foster tolerance between peoples and support cultural rapprochement, both of which are possible through the power of art. Issue 4

ll India Conference for Principals Aof Bhavans Secondary and Sen- ior Secondary Schools was conducted on 4th and 5th November 2020 at Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan Kochi Kendra on virtual platform on the theme ‘ETERNAL ENDEAVOUR TO EXCEED EXCELLENCE’. Dr. Bhavna Gupta, the Prin- cipal of Bhavans Al Saad Indian School Al Ain represented the school. Honourable Governor of Kerala Shri Mohd Arif inaugurated the Conference. The ability of a nation to make best use of its knowledge determine its place in the comity of nations in the present century. Lifelong learning should therefore be geared towards achieving excellence. Conference was aimed to carve niches of excellence in every school. This conference was one step forward in our relentless pursuit towards exceeding excellence. The conference brought together many eminent speakers like C A Venugopal C Govind, Chair- man, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Ko- chi Kendra, C A Venugopal C Govind, Chair- man, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Ko- chi Kendra, Shri. Rakesh Saxena, Director, Bhavan's Shiksan Bharati & Poojya Swamini Vimalananda, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, visionaries and institution heads and resource persons who illuminated the audience with a series of lectures on Curriculum transaction, assessment, Implementation of NEP 2020, Teachers Develop- ment and School in the present scenario. The discussion session provided an opportunity for the school heads to clarify their doubts and share their views regarding the same. Issue 5 Volume 7

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