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April-June/Issue 1/2019-2020
Index Contents Page number Message from Principal’s desk 3 First Day of School 4 Autism Awareness Day 5 Book Character Day 6 Reading Corner in Class 7 English Language Day 8 Field Trip on Mathematical concepts 9 Assembly on Holy month of Ramadan 10 Field trip on Art concepts and exhibition 11 Qiraat competition 12 International day of living together in peace 13 World Environment day 14 International Yoga day 15 – 17 Theme for School Assembly 18 – 20 Kindergarten color days 21 – 29 Reading with Mom 30 – 33 Ramadan ‘Giving’ 34 – 35 Arabic Language Day in KG 36 Student Contributions 37 – 48 Kindness and values 49 – 50 ECA/ELP/CCA activities on-campus 52 – 62 Investiture Ceremony 2019-20 63 – 64 Parent Support Group 2019-20 65 Student & Staff diversity 66 - 67
Dear Parents, Welcome to the second year of Bright Riders School and the first edition of KALEIDOSCOPE our first E- Newsletter. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has proclaimed the year 2019 to be ‘The Year of Tolerance’ in the UAE, highlighting the UAE as a global capital for tolerance and emphasizing tolerance as a universal concept aimed at entrenching the values of tolerance, dialogue, coexistence and openness to different cultures. Keeping this in view, both students and teachers at Bright Riders, engage ourselves with a variety of activities and events which exemplifies the spirit of tolerance and dialogue. Schooling is a journey like life fraught with joys, tears, successes and failures. What sets it apart from real life is probably the presence of ever-present guiding forces, the opportunity to make lifelong friends and the confidence to laugh and cry at both ones own and others’ victories. For all of the above and much more, we need to embody a sense of tolerance and openness. Kaleidoscope as the name suggests is a medley of colourful and quirky images of students and teachers at work. Apart from being a compilation of activities, it is also a rendition of our consistent and enthusiastic efforts to embrace the universal concept of the values of tolerance, compassion and kindness. Happy Summer Vacations!!! Mrs. Deepa Shetty
First Day of School
The School welcomed all students on
1st April, 2019 and marked the beginning
of the new Academic year 2019-2020
Autism or Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of
conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive
behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication.
• Research says autism is most influenced by a combination of genetic and
environmental factors. However, the exact causes of this condition are still
unknown and is under research throughout the world. With rapid growth in
number of children diagnosed each year, 2nd April is declared as World
Autism Awareness day.
• Autism is a spectrum disorder, each person with autism are different from
each other and have distinct set of strengths and challenges. The ways in
which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from
highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people with ASD may require
significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support
and, in some cases, live entirely independently.
• Indicators of autism usually appear by age 2 or 3. Some associated
development delays can appear even earlier, and often, it can be diagnosed
as early as 18 months. Research shows that early intervention leads to
positive outcomes later in life for people with autism.
Department of Inclusion
Book Character Day • The “Book Character Day” was organized for students on 30th April 2019. Students from KG1 to Grade 6 participated in the programme. • Students were dressed up as their favourite characters from the books they love. Students memorized few dialogues of the character chosen and recited in front of their peers and also used handmade props to make the character real. It was delightful to see so much creativity and an obvious love of reading. • The school looked vibrant with all the fictional characters coming alive and filling the atmosphere with thrill. The teachers also participated by dressing up as their favourite book characters. • The Best Costume and Best Dialogue were awarded certificates. Department of Lexile: Library
Reading Corner in Class The School Library has taken an initiative to work on the Lexile metric of every student and improvise their reading and comprehension of the language. Students brought their favourite books from home to share with their classmates and kept it in their classes in the reading corner. This is a great opportunity to encourage the love for reading. Department of Lexile: Library
English Language Day Department of Literature, English
Field Trip on ‘Mathematical concepts’ Field trip to Choithrams, DIP: The Bakers of the supermarket explained to the students from Grade 1 and 2 about the process of measurement of ingredients in making a doughnut. They also enjoyed a scavenger hunt. Grade 3 Students learnt about comparison of prices of different products from different countries. Students compared the food produced in UAE and the food imported from other countries. Students of Grade 4, 5 and 6 learnt to plan a budget and learnt about the concept of profit and loss. Students understood the importance of Mathematical concepts in day to day life. Department of Mathematics
Assembly: Holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan is a special month for the Muslims.
This was the message conveyed by the students of class 3 in their special assembly. The special assembly was based on the theme “Ramadan
encourages tolerance”. Students of Islamic studies not only invited students from KG1 to Grade 6 to attend this assembly, but also welcomed the non-
Islamic students to participate in this event.
Assembly was hosted by Jotham and Rachit. The assembly started with a recitation of Holy Quranic verse by Hamd. The heartening Quran recitation
was then followed by the school prayer and UAE national anthem. Thought for the Day (Ramadan is not here to change our schedule, it is here to
change our hearts) was presented by Rachit. Hamd delivered a short speech on “Introduction of Ramadan.” Sheza threw light on the “Importance of
Ramadan.” Akshaya delivered a wonderful speech on “Fasting and Muslims Practice during Month of Ramadan.”
Jotham, Gauri and Nihara conducted a quick quiz for the student audiences.
Grade 3A Class TeacherField Trip on ‘Art concepts and exhibition’ Field trip to Jameel Arts Centre for Grades 1 to 6 Department of Art
Qiraat Competition During the holy month of Ramadan, the Department of Islamic Studies conducted Inter-Class Qiraat competition. Students recited holy Quranic verses and the best recitals were adjudged as winners. Department of Islamic Studies
Poster making activity
International Day of Living Together in Peace , 27th May, 2019
Department of ArtPoster making activity
Students from Grade 4 and Grade 5 designed posters with slogans to create awareness and conservation of our environment
World Environment Day, 5th June 2019
Department of Environmental ScienceYoga Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science for healthy living. Yoga works on the level of one's body, mind, emotion and energy. Mindfulness is learning to be in the present. Focusing on your breath or directing your attention to the furthest sounds you can perceive is mindfulness. Mindfulness enables people to become less anxious and more relaxed. Children can become more mindful using creative and entertaining visualisation techniques. This is one of the amazing benefits of yoga in schools. Department of Physical Education
International Yoga Day 2019 Department of Physical Education
International Yoga Day 2019 Department of Physical Education
School assembly based on Kindness
School assembly based on Family and Gratitude
School assembly based on Charity
The Kindergarten years are one of
the best years in early childhood.
They are filled with colors of fun,
play and play-based learning.
Children like to learn and
experiment with colors in their first
Kindergarten step towards learning. Imbibing this
thought, the Kindergarten section
Color Days of Bright Riders School celebrated
color days in the month of April
until mid-May, starting with primary
colors for KG1 and mixing of colors
for KG2.
Department of KindergartenRed Day Department of Kindergarten
Yellow Day
Department of KindergartenBlue Day
Department of KindergartenPink Day
Department of KindergartenOrange Day
Department of KindergartenGreen Day
Department of KindergartenPurple Day
Department of KindergartenGrey Day
Department of KindergartenThe International Mother’s Day
was on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
“Reading with Mom” for KG 1
was conducted on 15th May
and for KG 2 on 16th May.
The session was aimed at
parental involvement, which
research reveals, is the number
one predictor of early
childhood reading success and
future academic achievement.
“Reading with Mom” Department of KindergartenReading with Mom
Reading with Mom
Reading with Mom
Generous Gesture of Giving
Department of KindergartenNoble acts of Charity
Ramadan Sharing Fridges
Department of KindergartenArabic Language Day in Kindergarten Department of Arabic Language studies
Contributors
2
1. Arslan, KG 1
2. Bhagath, KG 1
3. Vaiga, KG 1
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Contributors
• 1 – Sarah Andrade Bastos, Grade 4A
• 2 – Nash Thomas, Grade 4A
• 3 – Sarah Andrade Bastos, Grade 4A
• 4 – Preksha Bibish, Grade 4A
• 5 – Vrinda Suthagaran, Grade 5A
5 Department of Value EducationDepartment of Literature Angelyn Vibin, Grade 2A
Akshaya Rajesh, Grade 3A Thanvi Rahul, Grade 1A Department of Literature
Afshin Nalakath Mangalath, Grade 2A Department of Art
Jeet Paul, Grade 5A
Sanjana Haris, Grade 5A
Department of ArtShuayb Thahamuzammil, Grade 1A Dhruv Mondal, Grade 2A
Alinka Dash, Grade 2A
Department of ArtAjay Kumar, Grade 2A
Department of LiteratureDepartment of Literature
Zainab Ameera, KG1 Department of Kindergarten
Haneen Mohammed, KG 1
Ziya Aneesh, Grade 1AAliza Meenakshi Subramanian, Grade 2A
Kindness at heart…
Writing a poem on
kindness as a part of
activity by Grade 3A
students to foster
the value of
kindness in their
young minds.
Department of Value Education1 2
Act of Kindness
1. Ishan, KG2 showing kindness toward an animal
2. Urwah, KG 2 taking care of her grandfather by giving him medicine
1
2 4
3Values are lessons
for life …
Sheza is seen helping her
mother in the kitchen and
watering a plant.
Hamd is seen helping her
mother by arranging the dinner
table as a part of kindness week
encouraged and celebrated in
the school.
Department of Value EducationCCA: Sapling Plantation
Students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 actively promoted ‘each one plant one’
World Environment Day, 5th June 2019
Department of Environmental ScienceCCA: Sapling Plantation
Students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 actively promoted ‘each one plant
one’
World Environment Day, 5th June 2019
Department of Environmental ScienceELP: English Students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 learn English Grammar and its usage through various fun activities and innovative methods Department of Literature
ELP: Math Students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 apply mathematical concepts to solve problems, puzzles and derive answers Department of Mathematics
ELP: Hindi
Linguistic skills are developed through activities within a group or
Inter-class focused on improvising LSRW in second language
Department of HindiECA: Karate
Department of ActivitiesECA: Gymnastics
Department of ActivitiesECA: Keyboard / Violin
Department of ActivitiesECA: Bollywood dance /
Creative Art /
Mindfulness & Yoga
Department of ActivitiesECA: Badminton
Department of ActivitiesECA: Basketball
Department of ActivitiesINVESTITURE CEREMONY Student Council 2019-2020 The Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2019-2020 was held on 27th June 2019. It began with Quran recitation and school prayer. A welcome dance was performed by the students of grade 2-5 which held everyone captive to their performance. The march by the student council was a spectacular event which set the mood for the event. The Oath taking ceremony was led by the School Captains. The Principal wished the student leaders in completing responsibilities entrusted to them in the year ahead. She also mentioned the efforts taken by the school in promoting children’s democratic and social skills and offered her support in the future.
Student Council – Responsibility and Duty
Parent Support Group 2019-2020
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