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What's new? Over the past two weeks students in Grade 8 have been studying Geometry and had the opportunity to research, design and create 3D models that use the shapes we have been learning to calculate with in class. Recently, our students got the chance to host an exhibition of what they have created to the entire year group. To promote student agency, students had the opportunity to use the marking rubrics to peer assess the projects of others. This helped to better understand the design process and evaluate the mathematical calculations carried out in a real world context.
November 30, 2023 Issue 13
What's happening in the upcoming week Sunday, 3rd December Launching ISAMS Parent Portal Workshop - Black Box Theatre - 7:30 am. QPPSSA U10/U11 Girls Netball at DESS Monday, 4th December Secondary Coffee Morning - English Language Arts - Black Box Theatre - 7:30 am. Tuesday, 5th December Primary Coffee Morning - Assessment and Reports - Black Box Theatre - 7:30 am. Thursday, 30th November Nutrition Day Workshop by The Westbay Medicare - Main Theatre - 9:00 am Hot Chocolate Thursday
Upcoming Events Last Day of School - December 14 Winter Break is from December 15 to January 7 First Day Back to School is January 8
What happened in Hamilton
Phonics Workshop Recently, our parents enthusiastically participated in an interactive phonics workshop. At the beginning, we explored the larger process of learning to read and how phonics plays a crucial role in it. At Hamilton International we use the RWI Phonics scheme, which provides a systematic approach to teaching children how to read fluently, improve comprehension, and become confident speakers. The training was tailored to the parents attending, by dividing the Early Years parents and Primary parents into groups. Each group then had the opportunity to explore the resources relevant to their child’s age group. In this practical session, the parents actively engaged in various phonics activities that their children enjoy at school. They honed their pronunciation of sounds, worked collaboratively with partners, and learned effective strategies to support their child’s reading development at home. The feedback we received from the parents was overwhelmingly positive. The workshop provided them with valuable knowledge and practical ideas of how to assist their child on their reading journey. At the end of the session all parents reconvened for a review of the key learning points from the workshop and for final questions. Ms. McCann and Ms. Kerr really enjoyed working with such a dedicated group of parents. They will be re-running the workshop on Wednesday 6th December at 2pm for any parents who were unable to attend Creative Writing Competition Students from Hamilton International School showcased their literary talents by participating in a Creative Writing competition. Their exceptional talents were recognized, earning them and their proud parents invitations to a celebratory event at the esteemed 3-2-1 Museum. This provided an opportunity for Hamilton International School to be represented, highlighting the school’s commitment to nurturing creativity and excellence in literature
What happened in Hamilton
Student Council To celebrate the recent anniversary of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the Primary Student Council hosted an inter-house penalty shootout! Houses took turns taking penalties against Mr Ward, in what was a fantastic opportunity that improved teamwork and house unity. Well done Student Council! مناظرات قطر لدوري المدارس اإلعدادية للبنات
Maths Coffee Morning
إيماًنا مّنا في مدرسة هاملتون الّدولية بأهمية المناظرات في تعزيز مكانة اللغة العربية فقد حرصت المدرسة عىل، ودورها في تعزيز مهارتي الحوار والخطابة،محلّيا وعالمّيا مشاركة طالباتها في مناظرات قطر التابعة للمؤسسة التعليمية؛ حيث شاركت في وفجر ا وأسماء من الصف، المناظرات كل من الطالبات (تاال من الصف الّثامن نوفمبر25 وقد ُعِق د دوري المدارس اإلعدادية للبنات يوم السبت الموفق. ) الّتاسع واستطاعت الطالبات تحقيق الفوز في جولة واحدة من أصل ثالث جوالت، 2023 ، وهذا يعتبر إنجاًزا بالنسبة لنا و لطالباتنا كونها المشاركة األوىل لهن في المناظرات، .ونتطلع لمزيد من اإلنجازات في المشاركات القادمة والشكر موصول لكل من األستاذة الشيماء واألستاذة عفاف، فهنيًئا لهن هذا اإلنجاز .عىل متابعة الطالبات في المناظرات
Mrs. Rowland and Ms. Kerr (Assistant Heads of Upper Primary and Early Years) led the parent coffee morning on Maths this week. In the workshop, the parents learned about the concrete, pictorial and abstract (CPA) approach, inspired by famous American psychologist Jerome Bruner, which is designed to ‘spiral’ back round to each concept ensuring students build on and deepen their understanding each time. Parents also participated in a short, interactive Maths lesson to experience how the process works from a child’s perspective. Nutrition Day at Hamilton The Hamilton International School was honored to welcome Dr. Lama Ghannam from Westbay Medicare Health Centre. Dr. Lama shared with our students an amazing talk around how Nutrition plays a crucial role in schools impacting the overall health, wellbeing and performance of the students.
What happened in Hamilton Hot Chocolate Thursday
Supporting Gaza - A Community Fundraising Initiative We are pleased to announce that in collaboration with our Parent Council, we're launching a fundraising campaign to assist the Qatar Red Crescent in procuring essential medical supplies for Gaza's hospitals. Our dedicated Parent Council has organized several activities involving our students and engaging our community in this noble cause: Date
5 December 14 December
Participants
Whole school
Activity
Non-Uniform Days
Details
Students and staff are encouraged to dress in non-uniform. Optional: 10 QR Donation
Tuesday 5 December during lunch break
Secondary Students
Primary Students Tuesday 12 December
Bake Sale
More details will be sent to primary parents next week
Mondays 4 & 10 December at 07.30 am
If you would like to donate, kindly contact the parent council at parentcouncil@this.qa
Circuit Training with Taryn
Parent Council-led classes, all proceeds donated to support the cause. Circuit training will be held in the Gym.
Parents Only Wednesdays 6 & 13 December at 12.30 pm
Parents are invited to contribute by donating Karak, Chapati, baked goods and traditional items from Palestine; this includes flags and bracelets.
Merash (for Moms only -Fitness Class) with Ayesha
Merash will be held in the Dance Studio
Your participation in any or all of these initiatives will immensely contribute to efforts to support Gaza.
Important Announcement اليوم الوطني لدولة قطر الحبيبة يوافق الّثامن عشر من شهر ديسمبر اليوم الوطني لدولتنا الحبيبة قطر ،وحرّص ا مّنا عىل غرس وتعزيز قيم :االنتماء وحب الوطن لدى أبنائنا وبناتنا الطلبة ،فإننا ندعوهم للمشاركة في المسابقات الّتالية الفئة األوىل: إعداد لوحات أو مجسمات ألهم معالم دولة قطر الفئة الّث انية: صور فوتوغرافية ألهم المعالم في دولة قطر بحجم الفئة الّث الثة: إعداد برشور عن دولة قطر مالحظات: يحق للطالب المشاركة في فئة واحدة من الفئات الّس ابقة يجب كتابة اسم الطالب وصفه عىل العمل المقّدم تسليم األعمال لمعلمي الّدراسات األدبية لجميع المراحل سيتم منح الفائزين في المراكز الثالثة األوىل جوائز رمزية آخر موعد الستالم األعمال 10ديسمبر 2023 لمزيد من االستفسار يمكنكم الّتواصل مع رئيسة القسم األستاذة /زينب محمد عىل كالس دوجو أو البريد : zmohammad@this.qaاإللكتروني قسم الّدراسات األدبية
Important Announcement Parent Led- Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) Dear Parents and Guardians, We are pleased to announce an opportunity for parent volunteers to lead Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) in Semester Two. What are ECAs? Our ECAs encompass a wide range of disciplines, spanning from Sports and Music to Science and Art, tailored to engage and captivate the interests of our students in an enjoyable manner. When do ECAs take place? Primary ECAs are scheduled from 1:50 PM to 2:50 PM, running from Sunday through Thursday. The second cycle of ECAs is set to commence in the week starting January 21st, 2024. What's required from you? We invite parents to lead an ECA of their choice, dedicating one day per week (Monday through Thursday) for a block of approximately 10-12 weeks. Kindly follow the link to register your interest by Thursday 07th December, 2023 .
We are excited about this opportunity to collaborate with our parent community and have our students benefit from their expertise. Thank you for considering this chance to contribute to the Hamilton Community. For more information, kindly contact Mr. Rowland at crowland@this.qa or Ms. Thouraya at telbouz@this.qa Kind regards, The Hamilton International School
ASA LAMDA sessions will begin in Hamilton International School as an after school activity in January 2023. Spots are still available for children between KG2 and G3. Children will get the chance to build confidence, communication skills and performing arts technique while working towards a stage performance in our fabulous theatre in April 2023 and optional LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Examinations in June 2023. For more information please contact lbugler@this.qa
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