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THE
INFORMER
Issue 2, Volume 1
Inside this issue:
Quotes
Page 1
Events and Activities at:
 Saddar Campus
 Malir Campus
 Korangi Campus
 Super Highway
Campus
 North-Karachi Campus
Pages 3-15
What’s new?
Page 16
Updates from Head
Office
Page 17
QUOTES
“It is not the Cry but the
flight of the bird that
leads the flocks to
follow.”
-Nasra Wazir Ali
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"Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you
to find the other three."
-Confucius
"A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire
to learn is hammering on cold iron."
-Horace Mann
"The greatest sign of a success for a teacher...is to be able to say, "The children
are now working as if I did not exist."
-Maria Montessori
SADDAR CAMPUS
MORNING
This month’s Assembly Presentation was put up by the Junior Prep Classes. The topics varied. They were
‘Feelings’, ‘Process of Sandwich making’, ‘Professions’, ‘Reading’. The children actively took part in the
Presentations.
Poetry Competitions continue to be held regularly every week in the Junior Prep and Senior Prep.
Birthdays of Students were celebrated in different Classes. The children enjoyed themselves.
5th & 12th March
Cooking activities were held where JP 1 made chicken sandwiches, JP 2 made chana
chaat and JP 3 made egg sandwiches.
11th March
Interview for admissions in the Nursery Classes was held. The students that met the
criterion were selected and the list put up. For the admission in Class 1, a written and
oral examination was conducted.
14th, 15th & 23rd March Poetry Elocution was held in the afternoon section in the Junior Prep, Class 1 and
class 2.
25th March
“My Dream Car” Art Contest
was held among Schools of
Karachi. The Competition
was organized by Toyota
Western Motors. The event
was huge, held at Pearl
Continental
Hotel.
The
youngest child amongst the
list of winners is Jiten Gulab
Bansi, a student of Class II-C
ECED Afternoon Saddar
Campus.
26th to 27th March
The Annual Results were announced for Nursery and Junior Prep, first and Senior
Prep and Class 1, later, on the respective dates.
A series of workshop was attended by teachers on various subjects. This workshop
was organized by Oxford University Press. It consisted of introduction on a workbook,
“Excel Early Skills”, a book by OUP.
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SADDAR CAMPUS
28th March
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A magnificent “Graduation Day”
was held for the students who
completed E.C.E.D, and start
their term in the Primary Section,
3rd Grade. The children gave
speeches
and
sang
the
Graduation Day Song. The
teachers then declared them
‘Accomplished Graduates of
Nasra Pre-Primary’ by awarding
them diplomas. The program was
a great success leaving both the students and parents pleased.
SADDAR CAMPUS
AFTERNOON
1st March
In a LIBRARY ACTIVITY, a Fairy Tale Presentation was organized by Mrs. Benjamin
under the supervision of Mrs.Ghazala, with the assistance of Ms.Bushra Balouch &
Mrs.Fauzia Nasir. This was accomplished in the form of Theatrical Reading. Students
of class V reenacted the story “Red Riding Hood”. They enjoyed the entire setup.
6th March
A blessed “Holy Milad” was organized with the kind support of Mrs.Nusrat Zaidi.
Mrs.Wazir Ali was the Honorable Guest accompanied by Mrs.Akhter Noorani,
Ms.Mussarat Nazir, Mrs. Naseema and Mrs.Shabana. Students recited Naats and
discussed the life of our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H). Mrs.Farzana Aftab, Mrs.Sumbul
Malik & Mrs.Almas Arif were programme incharge. Sweets were also distributed.
9th March
Parent-Teacher Meeting was held to discuss the Mid-Term Result of students.
4th to 15th March
Teachers’ Lesson observation was conducted by the Head. This observation is
conducted to scrutinize the newly appointed teaches and provide basic guidance.
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12th March
A meeting of class V teachers with Secondary teachers was arranged by Mrs.Ghazala
and Mrs.Naseema Amin for the co-ordination and discussion of the students’
problems.
14th March
A meeting was held for the class II &III teachers, for the discussion of assessment &
students’ problem. It was arranged by Mrs.Akhter Noorani and Mrs.Ghazala.
18th-26th March
Final Exams were held. Teachers corrected their papers which were re-checked by
the Head.
21st March
Mrs.Nusrat Zaidi, the Academic Coordinator, conducted a meeting at Head Office
regarding the procedure and availability of text books and copies.
22nd March
Teachers discussed the Syllabus for the new academic session with the Head.
26th to 28th March
Math, Social Studies and Urdu Teachers attended the workshop organized by Oxford
University Press at Korangi. Mrs.Fauzia Nasir, Ms.Zahida, Mrs.Shama, Mrs.Shamim
Aftab, Mrs.Sumbul, Mrs.Farzana, Mrs.Almas, Mrs.Zehra, Mrs.Kaneez and
Ms.Tabassum were amongst the attendees.
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SADDAR CAMPUS
AFTERNOON
6th March
Assessment Test Result and Parent/Teacher meeting were held. The Report Card was
handed out. Students’ performance and class behavior is discussed with Parents.
Parents were also advised on getting involved with their children to improve their
academic performance.
7th March
Competition for logo and Mascot was held for students. They participated with zeal
and produced amazing designs.
8th March
Staff meeting was held where academic methods of teaching were discussed.
Teachers were advised on how to improve their teaching style and to work more
efficiently. Preparations of final exams were also evaluated.
11th March
Students of class 8 participated in the 4th International Letter Writing Competition
for young people 2013 on the topic of “Why water is precious”.
12th March
Concession forms were issued to the students and duly got filled in with the help of
teachers.
13th March
Preliminary examination results were issued to students and their weaknesses
discussed by the Teachers.
14th March
Practical examination of Karachi Board for Chemistry of Class IX was held.
15th March
Admission Test for the new students was conducted.
18th March
Practical examination of Karachi Board for Biology of class IX was held.
The Final examination of Classes 6, 7 and 8 begun.
22th March
Practical examination of Karachi Board for Computer Science class IX was held.
26th March
Practical examination of Karachi Board for Physics of class X was held.
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MALIR CAMPUS
1. PAKTURK International Schools and Colleges have been successfully organizing the Inter Schools Maths
Olympiad (ISMO) for the students of private as well as the State Schools across Pakistan since 2005. ISMO has
become a national event and being conducted all over Pakistan.
This competition was conducted on January 22nd 2013 in different cities simultaneously. Nasra School Morning
Malir Campus participated as well, winning key positions. This year, with the same enthusiasm almost 138
students of both shifts (V-VIII) participated and secured top 16 positions.
1- M.Ammad Siddiqui
2- Bilal Siddiqui
3- Sara Hasan
4-Rohina Nadeem
5- Raviha Nadeem
VII Morning (First position)
VIII Morning (second position)
VII Morning (fourth position)
VII Morning (Fourth position)
VIII Morning (Fourth position)
2. Students of Classes III-VIII participated in Logo competition held to design a new logo for Nasra Schools. Many
logos were produced by the Students and teachers alike. 25 best were selected from each shift (Primary &
Secondary) and send for final contest.
3. Three teachers (Ms.Naheed Noor, Ms.Roomana Maryam and Azfar Mustafa) of Morning Secondary,
enrolled in an online course of 05 weeks called ‘Photojournalism 2.0: Images of Social Change’. This is a five8|Page
week online course that helps plan photojournalism projects to implement as a classroom or an after-school
activity. Photojournalism 2.0: Images of Social Change foster positive and productive interaction among
educators and students in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Tajikistan through a global high school photojournalism
education program.
The course’ main aim is to build people-to-people ties that will promote a stable, prosperous, and integrated
region. We have taken up this program to use new media to explore local and global issues, to connect with peers
abroad, and to take action for a social cause.
4. Students and teachers participated and attended meeting for iEARN club Activities. The International Education
and Resource Network is a non-profit global telecommunications community of over 35,000 primary and
secondary schools and youth organizations in over 130 countries. It enables young people to use the internet and
other technologies to engage in collaborative projects. These projects both enhance learning and address issues of
global importance and have a social impact. Youth and educators in iEARN around the world are committed to
make a meaningful contribution towards a social cause.
Naat and Qirat competition: (VI-VIII)
19th-20th March
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Five teachers of Science & Math of both shifts (Secondary) worked for two days with
AKUEB in a special project of translating Syllabus scripts and papers in Urdu at Board
office.
KORANGI CAMPUS
1st March
Poetry Elocution was held. JP 3 was the winner.
1st and 3rd March
Admissions for 2013-2014 started. Application forms were given out.
4th March
Cooking activity was conducted with the Nursery Class. The students made Strawberry shake.
9th March
Head/Teachers meeting were held to discuss matters pertaining to the new syllabus and
examinations.
21st March
A Mehfil-e-Milad was held in the morning shift. The students of Pre-Primary actively
participated. The occasion revived the promise to live in the light of the teachings of the Holy
Prophet (P.B.U.H).
26th March
Maths Teachers of Classes 1 and 2, both morning and afternoon, attended the workshop
organized by OUP. 15 teachers were present for this training workshop.
27th March
Urdu Teachers of Classes 1 and 2, both shifts also attended the OUP workshop. The teachers in
attendance were 3 in all.
Results Day of Nursery, Junior Prep and Senior Prep was held for morning and afternoon. Prizes
were also distributed on the momentous day.
28th March
Graduation Day of Class 2 was held with great enthusiasm. In total, 170 students graduated into
the third grade.
29th March
A workshop was conducted in the Saddar Campus for English. A total of 14 teachers attended
the training.
BOTH SHIFTS
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1 March
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A Magic Show was organized for the students of class III, IV, & V for Primary and Secondary. The
Magician played amazing tricks that left the Students baffled and amazed. The experience left
them all excited and happy.
KORANGI CAMPUS
9th March
The second term results were announced. And the results discussed with the Parents. The
Students’ examination papers were displayed to parents so that they could stay abreast with
their child’s progress. The Parents feedback for AKU-EB and standardize academics was taken
and filed up by H.M Sobeya Khan.
18th to 26 March
Annual examination for the session 2012-2013 were held as per AKU-EB pattern.
22nd March
Head Mistresses, Ms. Surraya and Sobeya Khan, alongwith other Heads went to the Head Office
to attend a meeting regarding new session's syllabus and for the course distribution procedure.
26th to 28th March
Six Math,Urdu and Social Studies Teachers attended the Workshop at OUP.
MORNING
11th March
Final Term Syllabus was given to the students so that they could begin preparation for it.
22nd March
Assembly Presentation regarding Pakistan Day was held. The Students gave speeches in English
and Urdu, in spirit of the Day.
AFTERNOON
Best Teachers
Ms. Arshiya Akbar, Ms. SajidaArshad and Ms. Sanobar Rashid (As per teaching subject compiled
result percentage).
5th March
A discussion meeting was arranged among campus heads to finalize the Mascot (Korangi Kites
has been selected and was mailed to the PRO).
12th March
Sports coordinator, Miss Humaira, visited the campus and met with the PTIs regarding the
progress of Sports activities. She also handed over sports goods.
15th March
An internal quiz competition was arranged by Social Studies subject specialist, Miss Sana Taaruf,
for the students of class 5. Quizzes were designed from their exam curriculum and competition
was held for the rapid revision of students.
21st March
A Milad ceremony was arranged by pre-primary section which was attended by H.M Sobeya
Khan.
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KORANGI CAMPUS
MORNING
1st March
A meeting was held by H.M Samina Naveed with the staff to discuss the Preliminary Exams for 9th
& 10th Classes (Sindh Board)
4th March
Preliminary Examinations were held for 9th & 10th Classes (Sindh Board).
5th March
A meeting was organized by H.M Samina Naveed and English Subject Specialist Sir Irshad Junaijo
with all the English Teachers to discuss the syllabus and students’ performance upto the AKU-EB
SLOs
6th March
A Declamation Contest was held for the students of Class 10. The School Advisor, Mrs. Kaniz Wajid
Khan, was the Guest. Certificates were granted to winners
9th March
A Parent-Teacher meeting was arranged for the announcement of Second Semester Results.
11th March
Admissions were opened for 6th to 9th Classes.
13th, 14th 16th,
18th, 21st-22nd,
26th-27th March
Practical examinations of Biology, Computer Science, Physics and Chemistry were held in the
Campus.
14th March
An assembly presentation was held for the announcement of New Assistant Head, Mrs. Yasmeen
Naveed. The H.M oriented her with the Schools. And the staff welcomed her to the up-graded
designation.
18th March
Annual Exams were held for 6th to 8th Classes
19th March
A meeting was held at Head office by H.M with Academic coordinator Ma’am
Zaidi & H.R manager Ma’am Charlotte to discuss the Recruitment matters
22nd March
A meeting was arranged by academic coordinator Ma’am Nusrat Zaidi for all the primary and
secondary heads at head office regarding students’ transaction, new course, annual day
arrangement and new session syllabus discussion
26th-28th March
A workshop was arranged by Oxford University Press for the Math, Urdu and Social Studies
Subjects.
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SUPERHIGHWAY CAMPUS
1st-6th March
2nd Term assessment was continued.
7thMarch
3rd Term syllabus was handed over to students in classes and 3rd Term studies
began.Teachers were also busy in checking and rechecking of students’ assessment papers
and preparing report cards.
12th March
Parents Teachers' meeting was held, in which students progress were discussed by teachers
and Time table of final examination were handed over to parents.
18th March
Final examination was started and continued till 26th march.
20th March
Madam Nasra Wazir Ali along with Madam Nusrat Zaidi and Mr.Aftab visited the Highway
Campus. The day was eventful and full of pleasantries. We felt great pleasure in having such
a prominent personality in our midst.
22nd March
Heads meeting was held at head office, chaired by Mrs. Zaidi, in which upcoming session
Syllabus, Time table (no. of periods according to subject) and procedure of distribution of
copies and book were discussed.
5th March
Preliminary Exams for 9 – 10 Karachi board concluded.
7th-21st March
Preliminary Exams for 9 – 10 AKU-EB were held.
11th March
Parent- Teacher meeting regarding preliminary exams for class 9 – 10 Karachi board was
conducted. This was done for the sole aim of providing parents with an update on their
children’s academic performance.
13th March
Computer Science Practical exams of Class 9, Karachi board was held.
18th-26th March
Annual Final Examinations for class VI – VIII were held.
19th March
Class 10 Practical examinations of Physics were held by the Karachi Board.
25th March
Practical Exams of Chemistry Class 9th Karachi Board
26th March
Parents – Teachers meeting to discuss AKUE-B preliminary exams result and to discuss
Students’ progress with them.
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NORTH KARACHI CAMPUS
7th March
Head and teachers meeting was held regarding the planning of 4th term
and assessment planning
11th-19th March
Assessments were going on
22nd March
It was the last day of the students, and it was celebrated in classes. Students played indoor
games, made cards and their teachers gave them colorful bands to make their last day
memorable.
25th March
Parents-teachers meeting for the signatures of reports was held.
26th-27th March
Prize distribution of Nurseries and Junior Preps and then of Senior Preps and class –I was
held respectively.
29th March
Graduation ceremony of class –II was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The students were
excited to move on to the next class.
1st March
Application Forms for the new session 2103-14 were given to the Parents.
6th March
The demonstration of the new appointee Ms. Sana Iqbal was issued by Ms. Asma at the Saddar
Campus.
9th March
Result day and Parents/ Teachers meeting of 2nd Term Test was held. Syllabus and Time Table
for the Final Assessment were handed over to the parents.
11th March
Final Assessment Paper of Islamiat for class III, IV & V were sent to the coordinator Mrs. Nusrat
Zaidi. School logos made by the students of classes III to V were also sent to the PRO, Ms. Diane
D’Costa.
14th March
Admit Card for the Final Term was given to the students from classes III to V.
16th March
The head & all teaching and general staff worked and set the Final Assessments Papers.
18th- 26th March
Final Term Test of session 2012-13 was held.
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NORTH KARACHI CAMPUS
22nd March
Head attended the meeting with the coordinator Mrs.Nusrat Zaidi and other Primary heads at
the head office regarding new session’s syllabus and other issues. Syllabus for each subject was
handed out to each school for the new session.
25th March
The subject specialist of Islamiat, Ms. Samreen was given the task to make 1st Term Syllabus for
the new session 2013-14 with the assistance of others. The Syllabus shall then be reviewed and
finalized by the Head.
26th March
All Math Teachers, Ms. Hina Manzoor of class III, Ms. Uzma of Class IV, Ms. Sadaf Zeeshan of
Class V will go to attend the workshop arranged by Oxford University Press at its head office
from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
27th March
All Urdu Teachers Ms. Zubaida & Ms. Shumaila from class III, Ms. Samreen from class IV, Ms.
Sadaf Siddique from class-V attended the workshop.
28th March
All Social Studies teachers, Ms. Sahar and Ms. Sana Iqbal From class III, Ms. Rida and Ms. Sanyia
from class IV, Ms. Khizran and Ms. Sumera from class V will attend the workshop.
28- 31st March
Annual Result 2013 were checked and finalized.
February
Quiz Competition was held. The activity was conducted
among Class VI-VIII students and it was House competition.
1st– 18th March
Preliminary Examination of Class IX – X
8th March
Special Assembly Presentation was held for the students of
Class X-A and X–B. Since they were the graduating class, they
expressed their gratitude for Teachers and made farewell
speeches.
9th March
Parent – Teacher Meeting Class VI – VIII was held. The students’ progress was discussed.
25 March
Parent –Teacher Meeting Class IX – X was held where again, the students were the object of
discussion.
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WHATS NEW!!!!!
Toyota Dream Car Competition Winner
Jiten Gulab Bansi is a student of Class IIC ECED Afternoon Saddar Campus.
Jiten, along with others, participated in the Toyota Western Motors "My
Dream Car" Art competition and won the Phase 1 competition. He is the
youngest participant in the Competition. A mega event was held at the
Pearl Continental on the 25th March 2013 to award the winners. Jiten
received a prize & and a certificate for his work. Another thing of notice is
that Jiten is the son of Kanta Gulaab (General Staff) our employee of Nasra
School.
The contest consists of 2 phases of process: First, top 3 winning
artworks per age category are selected in the "Local Contest" in
each country/region. Then, all selected winning artworks are also
directly qualified to the "World Contest". As a result of strict fair
judging in the "World Contest", award winning artworks are
selected. The award winners will be invited to Japan to attend the
Award Ceremony in August 2013.
Jiten worked under the supervision of Ms. Afshan Abbas, an
excellent art teacher, who has been arranging art exhibition of the
children’s work since the past years and has been receiving appreciation for her work. She has been working
in the school for the past eight years. She has been sending entries to the various art competition held by
Colgate, Toyota, polish and Japan art competition.
We await the results of the world contest and hope that Jiten is chosen as a Winner!
New Logo and Mascots
For over two months now, our quest for a new Nasra logo continued. And your response was overwhelming.
Hundreds of logos were sent in during the month from students and teachers. Inspired with your designs, we
decided that we couldn’t pick just one. So, we decided to take elements from various designs and make
minor changes to the old logo, so as to stay true to the original Nasra spirit.
Hence, comes forth, after much laboring, your new Nasra logo! It is displayed on the cover page of The
Informer. On behalf of the entire Head Office, we thank you profusely. And congratulate you on a marvelous
accomplishment. Well done!
Regarding the Mascots, we have decided the following, based on your votes:
 Saddar Scorpions
 Malir Monarchs
 Korangi Kites
 Highway Hawks
 North-Karachi Knights
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UPDATES FROM THE HEAD OFFICE!
SECURITY UPDATES-MR.AFTAB ALAM
ID Cards Compulsory
It is absolutely imperative that all teachers and students keep their ID card on at School hours. This is done to
ensure your security and wellbeing. Which is why we request you to enforce this rule strictly.
A Clean School is a Happy School
It has been noticed by Mr.Alam that the School property has been marred with pan and ghutka. It is very
shameful that the general staff do not restrict themselves. This is a matter that the Heads should give
attention to. Please make sure that the grounds and buildings are clean.
Congratulations to Mr.Aftab Alam!
On the 13th Day of March, Mr.Aftab Alam was granted a Tribute for his devotion to the School by heading the
project and all the field work that contributed towards the completion of the Superhighway project. He not
only singlehandedly located the piece of land, but also negotiated the deal and saw to its completion. This
Tribute was signed by Mrs.Nasra Wazir Ali. And we, at the Head Office congratulate Mr.Alam on his
achievement.
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