305 - Isb. KG F-82 Margalla, Dec 2012

From the Headmistress’ Desk Once again the time has come to start putting together what we have achieved over the term. Alhamdulillah we stand committed to provide quality education where teaching and learning is a joyful experience as we believe in laying superior foundation through excellent early childhood education. Our branch continues to provide a balanced curriculum that develops a child as a confident, secure and happy person who can interact with the community and emerge in future as a global citizen and brilliant leader of tomorrow. We encourage children as active participants in their own learning. Every learnerâ€&#x;s potential is recognized and appreciated and therefore they emerge as passionate lifelong learners. This term we have worked specially on nurturing a genuine and dependable relationship with our children, their families and the community.

Our main aim has always been to facilitate you and our children with the best environment possible. The trust and the confidence you have in us is evident in the increasing student strength. This year with the grace of Allah we managed to hire new premises to accommodate our growing class I & IIâ€&#x;s (all 3 sections) initially. The new premises package includes spacious, well lit and ventilated rooms and a vast playground to encourage in house and inter branch sports activities. The children loved the new experience of using a huge playground. Here it is pertinent to highlight that we have been joined by a very senior member of BSS Ms. Saadia Zafar (senior mistress) in our new premises. We welcome her and hope to benefit from her experience.

As always we extend a note of thanks to our worthy parents for being patient, supportive and cooperative.

New Premises The new premises was hired in August, 2012 to cater to the needs of the growing strength of our students. Initially class II children were moved to the new building and very soon class I also joined them. Located on a relatively quiet Service Lane, the branch provides a safe and secure environment to the children. It is being looked after by Mrs. Fariha Usman as HM and Mrs. Saadia Zafar as SM. With the present strength of 110, and a staff of 11 teachers, the branch has had its, 1.

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Curriculum Orientation Sessions 1st PTM Trip to PNCA Poetry Recitation Day Annual Funfair

in the first term. We have kept you on board with us in all these activities so that you can enjoy and cherish these special moments of your child. Your feedback and suggestions have led us to become better and stronger. We hope that this relationship will continue to grow in future as well.

Opening Ceremony of New Premises 27.08.2012 The new premises was inaugurated formally in a meeting with the class II parents on the 27th August 2012, where they were briefed about the need of the new building and an introduction of the new staff was given. The parents concerns were addressed by the School Group head Ms Ayesha Aziz and Ms Rahat Agha (Academic Head) SGO III, who were also present on the occasion. For class II children the school started on the 28th of August with special timings of 09:00 to 12:00 in the orientation week.

First Day at School 28.08.2012 Day one of the academic session is very important in every student's life. Our new extension branch organized a warm welcome for Grade II students. As it was their first day at school, they were all happy to see the beautiful campus building. Students were received by the teachers at the gate. Their class teachers were awaited them in the respective classes. They were given name tags and welcome notes were given. The children had lots of activities and fun during these day.

Staff news This year we began the term without Ms Noreen Malik whose professional presence was an asset to the school. We wish her best of all she gets from life as she had to accompany her family on a transfer.

No shoes are easy to fit in specially Ms Noreen Malikâ€&#x;s, but now we have another enthusiastic member of the staff promoted to the post which she held, Ms Saba Ahson as the new Branch Coordinator. She has proved to be a competent, diligent colleague and a responsible person. With the increasing strength in the sections new staff has been hired.

Ms Benish Atique Ms Aliya Haq Ms Rita Smith Ms Samina Ahmed Ms Shaheen Qureishi Ms. Ambreen Imtiaz Ms. Qudsia Imran Ms. Shumaisa Shameem

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Training The new hires go through an initial training workshop in the English Language to assess the need of further training. All our teachers cleared the assessment which was held after the three days course of ELD (English Language Development) Morning Assembly 01.10.2012 Morning Assembly is a special time for our children at BKI F-8/2. The themes used for the Assemblies have influenced the lives of the children in a positive manner. It begins with a 100% participation at all levels, working closely together with the teacher the students learn the importance of taking turns, patience, listening and most of all confidence.

It also inculcates a spirit of sharing and taking responsibility.

Colour Days 10.09.2012 Colour days have been the most popular events in the first term for the early years. The reason is obvious as they not only develop the very basic concept of colours around us, they also help build vocabulary and aesthetic sense along with the joy of finding colourful matchings to be worn for the day.

Educational Visit to PNCA 13.09.2012 Educational trips and visits play a fundamental role in the childâ€&#x;s understanding of the world around us and help him develop links. Students of class I and II were taken to PNCA. The trip to PNCA was a clear example. As 6th September was celebrated in the school assembly and the children had shared their knowledge of the Indo-Pak 1965 war, they could relate to each and every event drawn and exhibited in the Art council.

Their questions showed that their brains were fast at work on relating facts discussed with events seen in historically painted master pieces.

Hands on Experience Pre-Nursery students had a number of activities in which they had hands on experience – as we believe in learning through fun & experience. Activity 'My Hands' in which they explored the properties of flour by using their hands. They studied the texture, colour, softness, hardness, and smell and observed that its shape can be manipulated to form a ball or anything else.

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Cooking & Baking Making Eid Cards Water Activity Milk Activity

My Garden Quiz In our attempt to ensure that your children are given the best opportunities to be a part of national and international competitions we offered „My Garden Quiz’ and the “World Math Challenge” which were taken up very enthusiastically by most.

Dentist Visit 16.09.2012 The students had an exciting visit by the dentist, Mrs. Saadia Asim, on Friday 16th November, 2012. Mrs. Asim is one of our parents and she came well prepared with an animated power point presentation for the dental care and had a checkup plan for the children. The children were particularly interested in the denture and the tools she had brought with her which the dentists use in their routine checkups. Her visit was reinforced by a follow up worksheet for the children to take home.

Orientation Sessions 14.09.2012 Curriculum orientation sessions are the basis of a grand academic start as far as developing a good understanding with the parents is concerned.

It gives a clear insight and guidelines to comprehend the jargon of our curricula, the assessment criteria and last but not the least expectations which the parents and the school have from the child‟s stay with the

system. The sessions for all levels were attended by good number of the parents. Especially in early years orientation, demonstrations on storytelling, group work & board work were given by teachers.

Dodge the Ball & Tug of War Sports are known for producing the most remarkable athletes, sound characters, influential leaders and memorable heroes. Believing in this quote we started our sports activities early this year. On Tuesday, 2nd October 2012, the first round of Dodge the Ball and Tug of War for classes 1 and 2 was held in the new premises. The match was against F-10 branch. The results were as follows: Class Match Winner I Dodge the ball F-8/2 II Tug of war F-10 Global Dignity Day 17.10.2012 Introducing dignity day at such a young age was a big challenge but the concept was very well understood as it was brought down to their level and the theme of the day was that little acts of respecting others are important and they help you gain respect in return. Class two children were able to share cute, little stories where they were considerate of othersâ€&#x; rights. All children along with staff, support staff and office staff wore badges saying I believe in human dignity.

Poetry Recitation 14.11.2012 Following its traditions BKI F-8/2 hosted its Poetry Recitation Day for all levels as a special treat for mothers and both grandmothers fourth year in a row, on 14th November,2012. This event is an attempt to understand, appreciate and learn from some of the well known poetic master pieces. Each of the pieces selected had a moral behind it and it was noticed that the children showed their understanding of the verses spoken and hence itâ€&#x;s not just literature being presented, it was actually a lesson learnt. The audience particularly enjoyed the Urdu Poetry recitation by class II and the school choir.

Inter – Branch Football Tournament 30.11.2012 The first Inter-Branch Football Tournament was held at BKI F-8/2 II ext branch on Friday, November 30, 2012. Four Kindergarten branches participated in this tournament. These were BKI F-7/4 II, BKI F-7/1, BKI F-8/2 II and BKI F-10/4 II. The match was between students of class II. All the teams played very well and showed sportsâ€&#x; man spirit while clapping for the winner, BKI F-7/4 II. Runners up were BKI F-8/2 II and BKI F-7 and F-10 secured third position.

The regional coordinator for sports Mr Mansoor Ahmed and Mr Salman Butt, national umpire for cricket were also present to witness the hard work of the sports teachers of the four branches. Congratulations to all the players.

Annual Fun Fair 15.12.2012 The term ended with a fun filled activity: The Annual Funfair. This provided a relaxing atmosphere not only to the children and teachers but also the parents who thoroughly enjoyed the food and rides offered. The theme of the Funfair was Dramatics and the ambiance was full of colourful face and eye masks which were bought massively by the parents. The stalls included astrology, Photoshop done by professional photographer, games, food stalls by Munchies, Funky bakers, Dunkin Donuts and much more. In short it was full time entertainment program.