RS International October Conference Volume 21, Issue 2 October 2014

Volume 21, Issue 2
October 2014
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CGS SEPTEMBER EVENTS
RS International
Dear Parents,
We aim for your child to excel in all four areas
when he/she graduates from CGS - scholarship, leadership, community service, character. These achievements were not chosen at
random. They are the core to a fulfilled life.
Scholarship is much more than just getting
straight A's. It is a life-long love of learning. In the
end it is a sum of small choices. Each time one
decides to WANT to learn something, the experience is so rewarding that the next time becomes
easier. Soon learning becomes a habit at which
point, the desire to learn makes getting A's easier while taking the focus off of grades. Suddenly
the world around them becomes richer, full of
meaning and learning opportunities.
Leadership is not about being elected or appointed to an office but to be able stand up for
what one believes in, to face the music even
when things get unpleasant, to have a purpose
and a vision and to try and achieve it, remembering that the goal is not to get power.
Community Service is an attitude not a means
to an end or to get service points or a necessity
of social life but a well-rested feeling that one
has done something worthwhile.
Character "The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would
never be found out" said Thomas Macaulay, for
while being honest and honourable when others
are watching, it is important to be true to oneself.
At CGS, we have our eyes focused on these
achievements.
Mahine Khan
CGS BOUNDARY BREAKERS
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY ESSAY
COMPETITION: 8 CGS students won Silver and
Bronze awards in 2014: Huzaifa (7R), Khairatun
(7G), Nadia (9C) and Zeba (10G) won Silver, while
Anisha (7G), Dinyar (7M), Nazifa (10C) and
Ehfaz (11) won Bronze.
CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS 2014:
Sisters, Ifra (1C) and Afra (4C) won first prize for
their project in their age group.
THE PIXEL PRIZE 2014: Aasim (11) won an
Australian photography competition, his entry below.
October Conference
This year the Annual International RS Conference is hosted in Amman, Jordan by King’s
Academy. The CGS team attending comprises
of Junaida, Amreen, Maleeha, Rudmila,
Sharfa and Abdullah; all from class 12.
Director Shereen Ispahani, Head of Upper
Mahine Khan and RS Rep, Zia Mohiuddin will
also be accompanying the group.
The conference will bring together RS schools
from across the globe. Based on the theme
‘Peace Be Upon Us’, which is particularly befitting considering the ongoing conflict in the region. During the conference, delegates will be
inspired by keynote speakers and panels and
will participate in dynamic collaborative activities on campus and a trip to Petra. Four other
teams are preparing for conferences in India at
Woodstock, Mussoorie, DAIS, and DAIMUN
Mumbai and Birla Academy, Bangalore.
6 students from CAS in Karachi came for an
exchange programme in September, while
Rubab Bahar (11G), pictured below right,
spent August on an exchange at Daly College.
CGS hit the ground running this school year:
►Upper School hosted two tertiary seminars
given by visiting universities.
►Middle School held award ceremonies for all
classes, including a promotion for class 7.
►Upper School held their annual award ceremony to celebrate top performers.
►Participants of The Duke of Edinburgh
Awards Scheme completed the trip for their
Silver Award qualification.
►6 students from CAS School, Karachi enjoyed a successful exchange programme.
►Gap students from Canada (Maddie) and
Denmark (Leon) arrived for their 4 month extended RS alumni programme at CGS.
THE 6TH CGS BOOK FAIR
Amidst a spate of Hartals CGS managed to
host it’s 6th Book Fair. CGS Alumni, pictured
above, L to R; Shafkat, Faatin, Mahin, Sazina,
Maliha, Fahim, Sharhad, Raidah, Maddie,
Leon, Muhtasim, Pritom organized the twoday event in Chittagong before taking it to the
capital city at CGSD for another weekend.
Star author, Sarina Hossain signed copies of
her book, ‘Castle of Doom’ for buyers. Her
next two books are now in the pipeline.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Durga Puja Holidays
CRICKET: Junior Boys inter-house:
Woodstock MUN, Mussoorie, India
Match 1: Courage (20) Vs Generosity (22), Eid-ul Azha Holidays
Match 2: Service (40) Vs Generosity (38),
RS Conference at Amman, Jordan
Match 3: Service (26) Vs Courage (27),
DAIS, Young RS Conference, Mumbai
Final: Generosity (32) Vs Service (33),
DAIMUN, Mumbai
M-O-T-M, Zuhair (5S), 5 runs, 3 wickets.
Sarla Birla, RS Conference, Bangalore
BASKETBALL: Senior Girls inter-house:
Mufti Day, Halloween / UN Theme
Match 1: Courage (4) Vs Generosity (0),
Match 2: Service (4) Vs Courage (2),
Match 3: Generosity (2), Service (14)
Final: Service (2) Vs Courage (1),
P-O-T-M, Nafisa (12C), 1 point.
DHAKA INTER-SCHOOL MATCHES:
The CGS Basketball team (pictured right)
played in the Citycell tournament in Dhaka organized by the Bangladesh Basketball Federation and were group champions.
Our football team played in a tournament
hosted by Green Herald School in Dhaka.
SPORTS ROUND-UP
DATE
2-3.10.14
3-5.10.14
4-12.10.14
7-13.10.14
9-12.10.14
17-20.10.14
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