42
First term, first impressions My name is Ademi and I am from grade 6A. I’m going to tell you about my first term experience here in Nurorda International School (NIS). When I first walked into NIS, I had a sudden feeling of butterflies in my stomach. I didn’t really think I would fit in after all the books I have read about middle schoolers. I felt really nervous and didn’t know what the future held for me. I got really used to all my friends back in Dubai and all the teachers too. So here I was very uncomfortable. It was a whole new experience for me and I couldn’t count how many times I said that I was really REALLY nervous! I was so nervous that I
wanted to go back home! Whilst going to class I saw how much my old school was different to the new one. I came to class and realized how few students there were! Everything was so different, but so similar at the same time. To make a long story short, on the way I made lots of new friends and teachers as well! What I have learned is that if you are new don’t be afraid, your future will unfold itself, even if it’s good or bad, do not worry. I have enjoyed learning at this school and I hope it will stay the same way. In other words, so far so good! Ademi Mukhametkaliyeva Grade 6A
Sport insights Last October 20, 2016, it was a great opportunity to hold a good Sport, Recreational and Friendly fun game which is “GIRLS RELAY RACE CHALLENGE”. Participants
Physical Education is also concerned with how to improve their personalities in terms of Fitness and Sports and how to be physically, socially, mentally and
are from Grade 6 to Grade 11 class. Spectators from the different Grades Level and teachers witnessed the Competitive, Dynamic and Active students. The objective of this activity was to promote friendliness, values, sportsmanship and camaraderie among students of Nurorda International School. The activities are: 1.Jumping Rope; 2.Hula Hoop Challenge; 3.Ball Passing and Shooting Relay; 4.Pop up The Balloon; 5.Tag of War
spiritually fit which is the integral part of education. We believe that Nurorda International School students are excellent in Academics , Sports, Physical Fitness and Recreation. We encourage all students to participate in sports related activities and challenge yourself, face your fear, and believe in yourself. “Sports Is the Way of Life” Mr. Rodolfo Fuentes Mr. Larry Baes, PE Teachers
David Sokolov’s sports achievement David Sokolov, Grade 3A student, first started skating in 2011 when he was 4.5 years old in ‘Barys’ hockey school. He began to train hard at the age of 5 and that was when he first took part in the nationwide championship among children born in 2007 and he scored his first goal. In August 2016 he continued to be engaged in the newly opened hockey school «Hockey Planet» (Wolves). His team took part in the annual championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan on ice hockey among children born in 2007. Apart from his team there were three more teams from Shymkent, Atyrau and Almaty which participated in the championship. During this championship David played really well and managed to attain ‘Best player of the match’ award in one of the games. This was the first round of the series which is expected to continue in January and April 2017. We wish him good luck and success in future championships. And we also welcome the school community to support him and his team at the forthcoming games. Liyalara Kazangapova Teaching Assistant
9A presents Great 9 Show On November 11, 9A students in cooperation with their parents and class teachers had a show entitled “Great 9 show”. The whole school was invited to witness the show and enjoy their special performances
“5 seconds” from “The Ellen Show”, “Lip Sync Battle” (with parents) from “The Tonight Show” starring Jimmy Fallon and the game “Zvuk Snizu” from the Russian reality TV show called “Vechernyi Urgant”.
and activities such as singing, dancing, skits and games. The games were culled from different reality TV shows such as
These games were nonetheless interesting and had everyone in stitches. Currently sweeping the internet,
a mannequin challenge was also shown by the class. The challenge entails that a group of people take part in a short video but they all appear to be frozen in time like mannequins. At the end of the show, the class led by Mira El Mostafa sang a song entitled “Story of My Life” by One Direction as a video presentation
of then-and-now photos flashed. Grade 9 is honored to have been the first class to present a variety show for the first time in Nurorda International School. By the way, there is a video in the school’s YouTube channel featuring highlights of the season opener class show by 9A, so watch it. Diana Issakova, 9A