Al Majd Expressions Vol. 1 Iss. 1
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Al Majd Expressions Vol. 1 Iss. 1
THE AL MAJD EXPRESSIONS Volume 1 , Issue 1 Message from our Principal Mrs. Parveen Ali I am extremely happy to know that our co-curricular team has launched the first volume of Expressions. As always, the enthusiasm and joy of learning and participating in curricular and co-curricular activities are evident in every classroom, at every grade, and with every student. It is with excitement regarding student’s growth that we transition into the Second Term, focused on sustaining our momentum towards our student`s achievement goals. Since the onset of the school year, teachers and staff have been actively engaged in building a cohesive school community dedicated to our learner`s needs . The most notable and positive changes at AMIS have been the creation and implementation of the In-house System , Student Council and Campaign Weeks ,in order to maximise active student participation in school activities. Let me also take this opportunity to inform you that we are working with AdvancedEd to ensure International Standards of Quality in our commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve success for all students. In closing, as I reflect on all that we have in place to support our student community, I am certain that our real strength would be our exceptionally talented faculty and staff, in partnership with parents who are deeply committed to their children’s success. That belief is now a conviction, exceeding my highest expectations. As we continue to work together, I know that we will achieve our aspirations throughout the years at AL MAJD International School. ASPIRE. AIM. ACHIEVE To aspire is to hope. To aim is to intend. To achieve is to accomplish. Thinking Process HEN-H+G+PINP+E+EAR-A= WHAT OCCUPATION IS IT ? First Issue :2013-14 AMIS, this is where we belong, where we grow up and learn new lessons day by day. Many of us fail to see what really is worth appreciating. We tend to surround ourselves with such complications that we do not notice what we have been gifted with. Being in AMIS truly makes us set our aims and ambitions high. Whether it is from completing our assignments to coordinating a choir, we all have been motivated to aspire to aim high and work hard for them. We all aspire for a better future, we all aspire for more, but what we don’t realise is, we are not just going to receive that by mail. It is our uphill struggle that needs to be added. It is our determination that counts, and it is our attitude that will bring a change that that everyone aspires for. Dream big and never give up on those dreams. Who knows where they'll take you! The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. So why be so afraid, instead we should work together as one and prove that we can accomplish anything that we strive for! It is not always that we achieve our goals. There are times that you might end up with an unexpected outcome, but that’s the beauty of aiming, irrespective of the result and the fear of failure ,have faith and keep moving forward. Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means hard work. So keep trying until you succeed. I take pride in myself and my school. No matter where I go, this will always be a part of me. No matter who I end up becoming, this the place where I can look back and think, yes I really did learn a lot. Not just how to work hard and have faith in my beliefs, but where I learnt that I should be thankful for everything that I have; where I learnt that my grades or the cash in my pocket does not make a difference. It is truly my personality which will remain as a memory at AMIS. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” ― Walt Disney Company -Shanza Syed XI Page 1 Art Expo Events: The arts are an essential part of schooling; from dance and music to theatre and the visual arts, the arts give children a unique means of expression, capturing their passions and emotions, and allowing them to explore new ideas, subject matter, and cultures. They bring us joy in every aspect of our lives and also plays an integral part in the development of the whole person. We describe "art" and understand it to be a form to express one's feelings through any object or medium like paper, music, colors, technology, magic, photography etc. So often we are awe-struck when we see a painting, or read a beautiful poem, or listen to soothing music! It is the arts that inspire creativity in each of us individually and breath life into our communities. The arts education in school provide a platform to nurture, explore and express their imagination. With events like these, the students can showcase their creativity and as audience we get to enjoy every bit of their art. Educationally, the arts define our students and their creativity. Let me conclude with a quote by Pablo Picasso, "Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist after you grow up." Educational Expo Amazing Fact : Letter “a”, “b”, “c”, “d” do not appear anywhere in the spelling of 1 to 99. Learning is an active process .We learn by doing only Knowledge that is used sticks in your mind . ~Dale Carnegie~ First Issue :2013-14 Page 2 Co-Curricular Activities The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind . Past-Forward Did my O-level in 2003 and A-level in 2005 from Al-Majd. MBBS from Dow Medical College, Karachi in 2011 Currently Research Scholar in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga, USA Plan to get into internal medicine residency this year. "Life is a journey with constant struggles. So be humble when enjoy your success and achievements. But if you ever fail, learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward.” Abdur Rehman Amazing Fact : There are coffee houses in Russia where food and drinks are free, but you pay for the time. Ability determines what you can do. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines…. ….how well you do it . House wise awareness Campaign Week. Joy house successfully conducted activities like debate ,Poster making ,Speech competition to create an understanding and awareness about social networking and the evil effects of cyber bullying .The enthusiastic participation of teachers and students were the highlight of the campaign. First Issue :2013-14 Page 3 PLAY LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER! TIME MANAGEMENT Keep an eye on your time Are you tired of cramming ?Exhausted from staying up late to finish those projects ? Then you have to come to the right place – The place where the use of time is up to you ! My, how time flies! When managing time , it is important to know where it goes in the first place . • Take an inventory of your day to see what you’re spending your time on. Write a list of things you do to each day ,like making phone calls ,watching T.V , chatting and write down how long it takes you to do them . Write down all that other stuff you do too, like school and homework . So, where are you spending your time ? Next, use your agenda… ……to write down all of the things that you need to get done . • Write down homework and projects as they are assigned and make a note of when they are due . • Record test and quizzes as soon as they are announced , and schedule blocks of study time to prepare for them.(No more cramming) . • Write down reminders, special occasions , extra – curricular activities and anything else you need to remember. First Issue :2013-14 Upcoming Events: Sport’s Day : 8th March 2014 C.C.E Exam : 9th March 2014 Preliminary Exam(Gr .X &XII) 9th March 2014 Annual Examination (Gr. X) 9th March 2014 Spring Holidays : 20th -27th March 2014 Page 4