NEWSLETTER May 2022
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May 2022
The Hamilton International School
MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Dear Parents, It has been another wonderful month, full of individual and team success with ‘amazing learning’ evident across the entire school at Hamilton. Our curriculum continues to offer challenging, personalized learning opportunities for all students; our IEYC and IPC Entry Points and Exit Points in particular showcase this and we are delighted that our parents are now able to be invited to school to see these firsthand. During Ramadan, our community came together to celebrate. Although our school hours altered, students have still participated in a range of exciting and thoughtprovoking lessons in a culturally sensitive manner. Our amazing Parent Council held a wonderful Iftar for our community. It was a superb event and very well attended. It was lovely so see our Hamilton community come together for this. We were also able to share our revised school mission and core values with all those who attended. Our weekly Parent Webinars have taken an emphasis on Specialist subjects this month, with Music, ICT and PE being our focus. We look forward to these returning onsite next academic year and are working on further developing our program to best serve the interests of our Parent Community. It remains an extremely busy and productive time for our school, even though the end of the academic year is in sight. The school is currently planning for our annual Talent Show, school trips and upcoming accreditation visits. Our class-based topics and units are being carefully selected to ensure students are maximizing opportunities to cover year group objectives which will support us with our upcoming end of year assessments, parent conferences and reports. We will have more amazing teachers join our team next year and as always, there will be a a small number that will unfortunately be leaving us. The reputation our school has developed across the community is outstanding, with a common theme from incoming teachers outlining what a ‘student focused’ school we are. As I walk around the school and into classes, it is evident the progress the students have made since the start of the year. You can see how their soft skills such as: collaboration, problem solving, communication, empathy and leadership have been strengthened. It is a shame that these skills are coined ‘soft’; they are anything but. In our school we place a huge emphasis on developing these skills on a daily basis and I hope you join me in agreeing how important these skills are. We hope like us, you have been able to see the progress your child has made since the beginning of the year.
April 2022
The Hamilton International School
Early Years
Our Pre-KG children have been learning about different sea creatures and how they move. They were able to put their skills and knowledge into action during our dolphin show and shark attack games.
April 2022
Our Pre-KG children also started their new topic "Dinosaur Footprints", and they are learning so much. They explored activities like digging for dinosaur bones, trying to crack frozen dinosaur eggs, measuring the footprints of dinosaurs and even trying to hide in Dino dens. Students had the most incredible time imitating Dinosaurs with Mr. Ian - Head of Primary. Their roars could be heard all around the school.
The Hamilton International School
April 2022
In line with the current IEYC topic, Going PlacesKG1 invited families into school to present to them about their home nation. Children learned about countries, their landmarks, food, music, and languages through the amazing presentations. Thank you to all the KG1 families who supported and joined in. The children and staff really enjoyed your involvement and support.
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May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Primary
For their IPC unit “Magic Toymaker”, KG2 students have been exploring old toys vs new toys and discussing the materials they are made from. They have been working very hard to step into the role of a Toy Maker and create their own toy or game at home. During the exit point, they got to showcase their handmade toys, and play the games they have created.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Our Grade 1 topic "Flowers and Insects" was celebrated with an Ugly Bug Ball. Students dressed up as either insects or flowers, they had the chance to create their own headbands and necklaces. During the topic, students learned the song A-B-U-G and performed it in front of everyone to kick off the Ugly Bug ball. Students have prepared amazing themed refreshments for the day such as ladybugs made from strawberries, gummy worms in Oreo biscuit mud, and a spider made from a croissant and breadsticks. Each of Grade 1 presented an area of learning which was taught during the IPC unit. This, included lots of fantastic art pieces, as well as the science experiments that got our minds thinking. The students had a very enjoyable afternoon and it was a great way to bring this IPC unit to a close.
May 2022
After finishing their "Flowers and Insects" topic, our Grade 1 students started their new IPC unit "From A to B". They completed a range of obstacle courses, from a guided blindfold walk to crossing crocodile-infested waters. All Their activities focused on themes of transport and journeys. Each activity required the children to demonstrate teamwork, communication skills, and resilience.
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May 2022
The Hamilton International School
This term, our Grade 3 students have been learning about saving the World. To help take care of our environment, the children of Grade 3 brought their recyclables to school and created amazing pieces of art. They had an exquisite exhibition in the Black Box Theater where parents were invited to come and see the children's creative pieces of work displayed. Amazing work Grade 3!
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
ICT
In ICT, our students are learning computer programming through Beebots. Beebots are devices programmed to generate an output and up to 40 instructions can be given to them at one time. Beebots can help to develop many skills in students such as problem-solving, developing a sense of persistence, and working collaboratively in a group task. Our Grade 1 students are learning how to program Beebots by giving simple instructions, whilst our Grade 5 students are learning more complex programming. They are learning how to debug programs and to find the shortest/longest route on the map.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Secondary
At The Hamilton International School we encourage creativity and imagination. To continue their social studies learning on "Ancient Rome", our Grade 6 students worked hard on designing and creating their own roman shields. Each student ensured the design of their shield represented their personality. Great Job Grade 6!
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Just before Spring Break, in the second semester, our Secondary department held an award assembly for attainment and effort in each subject, for every grade level. Congratulations to each student whose hard work was recognized with a certificate.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Arabic
في حصة تفاعلية في قسم اللغة العربية قامت المعلمة آمنه مع طالب الصف الثامن بتحديد أغىل نعم هللا تعاىل عليهم وتعرف الطالب عىل االعجاز العلمي في خلق النحل، وكتابتها في سورة النحل في القرآن الكريم من خالل نشاط حركي وشرح اآليات من خالل فيديو،مخصص للمعاني والمفردات وفي النشاط الختامي للحصة قام،حول عالم النحل وتركيبه .الطالب بتذوق العسل
In our Arabic lessons, our Grade 8 students had a great session learning about God's blessings through the Bee. They analyzed some Ayah's from the Quran Kareem Book of Surat Al Nahl. They learned the importance of the bees and their life cycle. At the end of the session, students even got to taste different kinds of honey.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
International Student Day
The Hamilton International School celebrated International Student Day with the most extravagant event. Students and staff dressed up in their national dress or colors of their home country flags. The day was full of different activities, which each class turning into a country that had to welcome other classes to experience their culture, traditions, and food. In Secondary, we attended a massive Nationalities Fashion Show. Our students and staff had to walk the ramp when their home country flag appeared on the screen. Students performed on stage, they sang, danced, played instruments and most importantly enjoyed their time. Parents were invited to the school to celebrate with their children. It was an incredible day. Our parents brought food and souvenirs, and some even came in amazing national dresses. It was surely a day to remember, and it was amazing to see the students and staff proudly showing the places they come from.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Ramadan Kareem
On the last day of school before the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, the Islamic and Arabic departments decorated the school with lanterns and lights, they offered dates, coffee, nuts, and dried fruits to staff and students. The Ramadan Spirit could be felt all over the school.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Garangaoo at The Hamilton School “Garangao” is a tradition that is widely celebrated by children across Qatar and the Gulf region in the middle of Ramadan. On this night, children walk around their neighborhoods singing traditional songs that mark the occasion and receive gifts and bags of sweets from their elders.
May 2022
At The Hamilton International School, we ensure students learn the true meaning of the Holy month of Ramadan. They understood that it is all about giving, caring, and spiritual cleansing. Our Grades 4 and 5 started an amazing initiative in the school where they decided to fill a 'Thank You Bag' with items such as shampoo, shaving cream, toothpaste, snacks to give to our hardworking maintenance and security staff.
The Hamilton International School
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Parents Council Family Iftar To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, The Hamilton International School Parents Council organized an Iftar for the entire Hamilton community. Staff, families, and students gathered at the St Regis Hotel for an incredible Iftar. Our principal, Mr. Senior, started the event with a welcome speech which included the launch of our new core values. At the end of the event, children celebrated Garangaoo by receiving treats and candies. It was a great Iftar and we were so happy to have our community together.
May 2022
The Hamilton International School
Oral Health Dental Event At The Hamilton International School, we care about our student’s health and well-being, recently, the school nurses organized a special workshop for our students. A Dental Health Center visited the school reminded students about the importance of regular dental checks. Students received small samples of toothpaste and toothbrushes to encourage them to look after their oral hygiene.
April 2022
The Hamilton International School
ISP Chess Tournament Chess!!! The game of concentration, strategy, and resilience. What could be a better game that our students play to represent The Hamilton International School? The annual ISP Chess Tournament from March to June enables our students to take part in an international chess competition which they thoroughly enjoy. Chess is a board game that enhances critical thinking and, in a world, full of social media that is affecting the attention of our young minds. It is helping students focus. Research has examined how chess players have better cognitive skills and real-life skills that make them better leaders and innovators. Our students participants range in many ages and their enthusiasm is humbling and inspiring. The Hamilton International School is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 Middle East Regional competition of the ISP Chess Tournament. In the Junior category, Hamilton won second place with a score of 68 points. While our Secondary students performed well and were committed to the game, they just missed out placing in the top 3. Congratulations to our students and the other ISP students who took part in this round. We are looking forward to participating in the semi-final tournaments in May.
March 2022
The Hamilton International School
Upcoming Calendar Of Events May 2022
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High School Diploma Parents Evening G8: 6pm-7pm Grade 2 Entry Point 8.30am KG1 Exit Point 12:30pm
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Secondary Parent Webinar - Study Skills 8am-9am Pre-KG Exit Point 7:30am
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Grade 1 Exit Point 1.00pm
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Transition Parent Meeting - Grade 5: 2pm - 3:30pm
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DP Cinderella
DP Cinderella Grade 5 Exit Point 12:00-1:30 BBT 26 DP Cinderella
DP Cinderella Open House
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