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Edition 13: November 2019.

NIS WEBSITE The NIS website is our main communication tool we would strongly urge all parents to look at the website each day in order to ensure that you are aware of all matters pertaining to the operation of the school. This is where all details will be posted pertaining to

a) Examination Timetables b) Syllabus Distributions c) Projects d) Announcements

AS A PARENT, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THIS.

G4 – 8 PROJECTS ARE NOW POSTED

PREK – G12 SYLLABUS DISTRIBUTIONS ARE NOW POSTED

G4 – G10 TERM 1 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE NOW POSTED

THE 2019 – 2020 PARENT HANDBOOK! The Parent Handbook is now available on the NIS Website. All parents are advised to refer to this publication and be familiar with the policies it contains. The policies contained within are applicable to all parents, without exception, and your adherence is expected at all times.

ATTENDANCE

International research suggests that absence from school undermines the learning process. Unless there is an extremely good reason, all NIS

students MUST to be in school every day. Parents are REQUIRED to contact the school on the first day of the child's absence to inform us of reason for the absence. In addition, NIS has a strict policy on attendance during the three “end of term” examination sessions. Parents must not arrange holidays during this time.

Please note that we have policies on providing work for children when they are absent from school. These can be found on the

school website in the Parent Handbook.

HOMEWORK! – Complete when issued We are receiving information that a small number of children are experiencing difficulty meeting homework deadlines for teachers. After examining this situation one of the reasons is that children are waiting until the day before to complete the homework. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN COMPLETE THE HOMEWORK ON THE DAY IT WAS SET, RATHER THAN WAITING. This waiting, usually results in children having too much homework on one night.

LEAVING TIMES – All children… Unless there is an emergency situation, all students are

expected to be in school for the full duration of the school

day. NIS reserves the right not to allow children to leave e

COLLECTION TIMES – All children…

The NIS school day finishes as follows

a) 14:10 (the conclusion of the ordinary school day) b) 16:00 (after extra classes or activities)

Parents with private transport should be mindful to make arrangements to collect children at these times. NIS

cannot accommodate children after these times.

ARRIVAL TIMES

The NIS school day is devised to allow children of all ages to have structured learning time and supervised socialization time.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHILD IS AT SCHOOL BEFORE 7.20 am EACH DAY.

STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE TO SCHOOL LATE DISRUPT THE LEARNING PROCESS FOR OTHERS.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NIS TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN WHO ARRIVE VERY EARLY, BEFORE 7:00 AM, AND ONLY LIMITED SUPERVISION IS AVAILABLE FROM 0700 – 0715.

Please note that children who repeatedly arrive late for school when travelling in private transport will

a) Be made to wait in Administration for one full period.

b) Students who are frequently made to wait in Administration will be sent home from school and will miss the whole day.

“The mission of Nada International School is to provide exemplary international education so that students may acquire the necessary academic, personal and social knowledge, skills and qualities to move on to other schools, establishments of higher education, or into a career with a high degree of justifiable confidence.”

EXAMINATION OBJECTIVES – TERM 1

At the end of each term, students have to sit the End of Term Exams for the subjects that they have attended throughout the year. This is important in assessing the progress of individual students and allowing students to move forward to the next grade. Exam objectives will outline what students will likely come across during their exams. This includes the lessons the students took throughout the year, the question formats that will be present in the exam and the resources that might help students prepare for their examinations. The exam objectives for grades 4 -10 are available on the website now.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE TERM 1

The T1 Examination Schedule can now

be located on the school website

using the following link.

http://www.nadaschool.edu.sa/downs/schedule.html

EXAMINATION WEEKS (G4-12) End of Term Examinations are as follows

a) END OF TERM 1 {G4 – 10 Students}

{08th December – 17th December, 2019}

b) END OF TERM 2 {G4 – 12 Students}

{23rd February – 3rd March, 2020}

c) END OF TERM 3 {G4 – 9 Students}

{31st May – 9th June, 2020}

All students are required to be at school for these

examinations. Failure to attend may result in no grade being awarded for the EOT / EOY Report Cards. Unless there are extreme extenuating and documented circumstances no

examinations can be taken on different days for any G4 – 12 student.

Formal Assessment Schedule Primary

G1 -3 - A.Y. 19/20 TERM1

1st Assessment Organisation (Week 15 - )

Sunday 08.12.19 Revision

Monday 09.12.19 Science

Tuesday 10.12.19 English

Wednesday 11.12.19 Math

Thursday 12.12.19 Social Studies

The following assessments will take place during Week 14, as advised by the concerned teachers.

ICT

Arabic – AFL – Urdu

Islamic Studies

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT WEEKS (G1-3)

End of Term Testing in the Primary School {Grades 1 – 3} will take place as follows:

a) END OF TERM 1 {8th December – 12th December, 2019}

b) END OF TERM 2 {23rd February – 27th February, 2020}

c) END OF TERM 3 {31st May – 4th June, 2020}

All G1 – 3 students are required to be at school for these

tests. Failure to attend may result in no grade being awarded for the EOT / EOY Report Cards.

SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS FOR REPORT

CARDS

NIS FOLLOWS CAMBRIDGE’S POLICIES TO THE

LETTER REGARDING MISSING ASSESSMENTS /

TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS. UNLESS, IN THE

OPINION OF THE SCHOOL AND CAMBRIDGE

HANDBOOK, THERE ARE SEVERE EXTENUATING

AND DOCUMENTED REASONS FOR MISSING TESTS /

EXAMS AND ASSESSMENTS – NO ADDITIONAL

OPPORTUNITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CHILD AND

THE SCORE FOR THE ASSESSMENT WILL BE ZERO.

PARENTS SHOULD REFER TO THE PARENT

HANDBOOK FOR FULL DETAILS.

I am four times as old as my

daughter is. In 20 years’ time, I

shall be twice as old as her. How old

are we now?

IGCSE / AS / A Level - May / June

2020 Examinations

All the information has been collected from our students in G10 – G12 ready for registration. Information forms were sent home with students at

the beginning of the academic year. The students also filled in the estimated entries, which gives us a good idea of how many subjects and examinations our students will register for. The registration process has begun, Mr Ansir has sent home registration forms with all the necessary information. Please could read the registration details carefully and send in the forms back to school ASAP with the relevant payment, so we can get all our students registered when the registration opens.

G10 students and parents (particularly from Egypt / Jordan) need to read the information document regarding the new grading scale very carefully, so you can make the right choice when selecting which exams to sit.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Ansir.

CHEWING GUM

NIS considers chewing gum a totally inappropriate substance for children at the school. It causes huge problems for cleaning staff and is incredibly difficult to remove from clothing, from hair and books.

Please ensure that your children are not allowed to bring chewing gum to school.

I was born in Kosciusko in 1954. In 1986 I started my own show, which was so popular it ran for 25 seasons until 2011. - Who am I and what am I famous for?

The winners will be drawn from the box each week and will be in the newsletter. As a prize, each winner will be given Golden Ticket from Mr. Tony. Each correct answer will receive merits.

Only one answer per student will be accepted. It must be in the form of a ‘special answer sheet – such as a poster’. The poster

must be the individual work of each student. No duplicate copies from siblings will be permitted.

FEE PAYMENT DATES

As per the Fee Schedule and School Policy, payment terms are, either

- Payment in full (prior commencement of classes). - OR - Payment in three equal instalments prior to the

commencement of each term.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT THE DUE DATES FOR PAYMENT FOR EACH TERM are:

Term 1 1st September 2019

Term 2 05th January 2020

Term 3 15th March 2020

NIS – ‘NUTS & NUT PRODUCTS’

NIS has at least three children with a severe nut allergies. This allergic reaction is so pronounced that the allergy can be triggered simply by touch and smell.

This allergy is potentially life threatening for the concerned students. Therefore, we must insist that

all parents refrain from sending nuts or products containing nuts to school.

UNWANTED ITEMS – Mobile Phones

Almost all mobile phones are now equipped with a camera. Having cameras, taking pictures and videos in school is strictly prohibited in KSA and by the Ministry of Education. Unless, directly requested by a teacher, as part of a lesson, any use of mobile phones or devices that can act as mobile

phones, is strictly prohibited. Children who wish to speak to parents can only do so from the Student Counsellor’s or Primary Supervisor’s office (after taking permission).

STUDENTS CAUGHT USING MOBILES, TAKING PHOTOS

WITH MOBILES OR DISTURBING CLASS WITH MOBILES, OR

OTHER INTERNET ENABED COMMUNICATION DEVICES,

WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL.

DRIVERS & NADA SECURITY

The school has received a number of complaint regarding the attitudes and behaviour of certain drivers who are collecting children at the end of the day. Failing to drive carefully and sensibly, not

listening to security personnel and ‘racing’ for the gate are the main issues. Therefore, in the interests of safety and student wellbeing we would kindly request that all parents and drivers behave appropriately and sensibly within the school car parking area.

Regrettably, those parents / drivers who fail to follow the instructions of the Nada Security staff, or who are witnessed driving dangerously will be required to park outside the main gates and walk from outside to collect the children.

If Nada Security elects to enforce the above penalty, the school will not be able to assist any affected parents in any way.

SENIOR AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES

Students and parents are reminded that any after school classes for G9-12 are compulsory for all students.

Students are not permitted to ‘opt out’.

SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

The NIS Calendar offers three formal opportunities to meet with teachers. As these days are on weekends the school will be closed for one day to compensate teachers for the loss of their weekend.

Parent Teacher Conference details will be sent to all parents by Mrs. Melissa closer to the event.

P T C DATES

The dates for the 2019 – 2020 academic year are as follows

SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY 2020

SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020

CLOSURE DAYS {In Lieu of PTC}

THURSDAY 23rd JANUARY 2020

THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 2020

SCHOOL EMERGENCY DRILLS

This is to inform you of the dates we are planning to have fire drills at the school. These planned evacuations are crucial to perfect our plans and systems. These are essential for the safe operation of any area containing hundreds of

people. Please do not be alarmed if your children mention these drills. The drills will take place as follows:-

Drill 2 = School week 18 – January 2020

STAFF v STUDENTS – VOLLEYBALL 2

After school, on Tuesday 12th November, the NIS Staff played their SECOND volleyball match of the season against the senior students from G11 and 12. The match was a one sided contest, with plenty of ‘talking points’ for both teams. The match was played in excellent spirits with the staff eventually emerging victorious with a score of 6 – 1. The next match, this week, will be fiercely contested. The overall score in the series is now 1 – 1.

SAFETY IN THE PARKING AREA

When visiting the school especially during the busy morning and afternoon periods please remember that you are not alone and please see the points below.

1. Look around and drive slowly: There are lots of small children around especially in the carpark and they are unpredictable.

2. Observe before reversing or setting off: We are all busy but be aware of other vehicles and what they may be about to do.

3. Carry out directions from security staff: The school is in a

busy compound and employs staff to assist and they know the best place to park.

4. You are responsible for your actions: Please be polite and

respect others.

5. Report any concerns: To either the school staff or the security members around, we like to know what’s happening.

UNWANTED ITEMS – Chocolate

Please do not send children to

school with chocolate or chocolate

containing products. This makes a

mess, is bad for teeth and

invariably impacts the behaviour

of young children.

UNWANTED ITEMS – POT NOODLES

ANY FOOD THAT REQUIES THE

ADDITION OF HOT WATER, SUCH AS

NOODLES. AFTER A SERIES OF

ACCIDENTS INVOLVING HOT WATER,

THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE NOT

TO ALLOW THESE ITEMS AT SCHOOL.

PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO

PROVIDE CHILDREN MORE HEALTHY

FOOD FOR SCHOOL SUCH AS FRUIT, PASTA, BREAD ETC.

SHOW MY HOMEWORK {G1-12}

All homework assignments for every academic subject will be posted via the Show My Homework portal. If your child cannot access this portal for any reason they should see their respective Form Teacher, Class Teacher or section Supervisor immediately. All parents in KG1 & KG2 should check the Homework Diary every day when your child returns home from school. This is the major communication tool between home and school.

END of SCHOOL – Private Transport

Parents who elect to transport children to the school either personally or with a private driver are

reminded that they should collect the children each day. At 14:10 KG1 – 2 parents should collect their children from the ELC Department. Parents or drivers of other grades should meet their children on the artificial turf at the side of the Administration Building. Once children leave the school gate, parents / drivers should take great care. This is the responsibility of either the parent or private driver. NIS does not hold any responsibility in this regard. All children should be escorted by parents / drivers to their respective vehicles. Children should not be told

to find the car alone, or to wait in the parking area.

DESPITE THIS WARNING WE ARE STILL FINDING

CHILDREN ON THE SCHOOL CARPARK, LOOKING

FOR PARENTS AND DRIVERS. THIS IS HIGHLY

DANGEROUS. PARENTS / DRIVERS SHOULD MEET

AND COLLECT THE CHILDREN AS DESCRIBED

ABOVE. NIS TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR

ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY PARENTS / DRIVERS

FAILING TO COLLECT AND SUPERVISE THEIR

CHILDREN, AS REQUIRED ABOVE.

PROJECTS / SYLLABUS DISTRIBUTIONS

PROJECTS – G4 - 8 – Maths & Science

WAS 17th November,

2019

PROJECT DEADLINES

All assignments must be submitted on or before due date to be evaluated for the full award of marks. Students are responsible for adhering to due dates, and informing their parents of such dates. Failure to adhere to due dates will result in late submission penalties as follows

DAYS LATE LATE SUBMISSION PENALTY

One No penalty

More than one day

No grade awarded for the Project, and recorded as such on the report card

UNWANTED ITEMS – Chocolate

Please do not send children

to school with chocolate or

chocolate containing

products. This makes a mess,

is bad for teeth and

invariably impacts the

behaviour of young children.

UNWANTED ITEMS – POT NOODLES

ANY FOOD THAT REQUIES THE ADDITION

OF HOT WATER, SUCH AS NOODLES.

AFTER A SERIES OF ACCIDENTS

INVOLVING HOT WATER, THE DECISION

HAS BEEN MADE NOT TO ALLOW THESE

ITEMS AT SCHOOL. PARENTS ARE

REQUESTED TO PROVIDE CHILDREN MORE

HEALTHY FOOD FOR SCHOOL SUCH AS FRUIT, PASTA,

BREAD ETC.

SHOW MY HOMEWORK {G1-12}

All homework assignments for every academic subject will be posted via the Show My Homework portal. If your child cannot access this portal for any reason they should see their respective Form Teacher, Class Teacher or section Supervisor immediately. All parents in KG1 & KG2 should check the Homework Diary every day when your child

returns home from school. This is the major communication tool between home and school.

WINNERS LAST WEEK

GIRLS’ SECTION – JANA OMAR {6G}

SICK CHILDREN

NIS has a school nurse (Nurse Jean) and TIC (Mrs. Jayne). If either lady decides that your child is not fit for school, or poses a medical risk to other members of the school community, you will be contacted and requested to collect your child / children immediately.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR

CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IF THEY ARE ILL. IF YOUR CHILD

MISSES AN ASSESSMENT / EXAM THEY NEED AN OFFICAL

MEDICAL ABSENCE NOTE FROM A MEDICAL DOCTOR, WHO

CANNOT BE THE PARENT.

WINTER WEATHER – Order School Jerseys

The Winter is now here and we expect cold

weather, particularly in the morning, for the

next few months. School jerseys are available

from Mrs. Jean. Please get your child to see her

if you would like to order a school jersey.

Please ensure that your child comes to school

dressed appropriately for colder weather. We

still see many children in short sleeved shirts,

with no jersey or outdoor coat. Outdoor coats

are not allowed to be worn in class.

INQUISITOR – EDITION 1

SCIENCE FAIR

VALUES CERTIFICATES

The school's meriting system has been subject to many improvements during the past few years. NIS teachers always inspect opportunities to encourage students to learn better and develop to become active and productive members of society. The latest addition are the value certificates, awarded to grades 4-7. The purpose of such certificates is to allow students to improve their overall personality by encouraging honesty, discipline and respect. Students will receive value slips for every recognized act under these three categories, every one slip is equal to one merit and every three slips of the same kind are exchanged to one value certificate.

One value certificate qualifies a student for a golden ticket, which will eventually allow students to participate in a raffle draw for valuable prizes at the end of each term.

NOVEMBER BONUS MERITS

COMPETITION – G1 - 3

NOVEMBER BONUS MERITS

COMPETITION – G4 – 12

SENIOR SPORTS DAY – 28/11/19

FOR ALL GRADE 4 – 12 STUDENTS

As per School Policy unless there

are extenuating and documented

circumstances all students in G4 –

12 are expected to attend school

and participate in Sports Day.

Students who are sick on the day

should not attend school and

must bring a medical note to

justify their absence.

Students who are deemed to have

‘opted out’ of Sports Day will not

be allowed to go on school field

trips, undertake activities or take

part in Fiesta Day.

HEADLICE

Now that your children are established in school, please be advised that we do have periodical outbreaks of Head Lice. This is particularly evident in girls from KG – G4

The following article hopefully will give you as parents some useful information of what to look for and how to treat your children.

Head lice are a very common in kids and easily spread around school. They are annoying but should not affect your child’s education. When Lice have been found it does not mean that your child or any other child in the class is dirty, and it is certainly NOT caused by places children visit or their cultural background.

How can I tell my child has Head Lice?

Your child may be itching their scalp more than usual. This will be especially around the nape of the neck and behind their ears.

Regular checks of your child’s hair will help spot early infestation. Parents should carefully look through the hair. You may see live lice on the scalp. Also you may find what appear to be grains of salt attached to the hair close to the scalp.

You may get a call from the school nurse who has found Lice during a routine check at school.

How to treat.

As soon as you discover your child has Head Lice then a simple treatment from the Pharmacy and a thorough combing regime is all that is required.

If you find Lice on your child, then keep them way from school until you have treated them. As soon as your child has had their first treatment they are able to return to school. The school may ask you to send a photograph of the product you have used on your child to be sure that treatment has commenced.

If the School Nurse finds your child has Head Lice, then you will be called to collect your child from school immediately. Your child cannot stay in class with other students.

Remember Head Lice is not a reflection on you as a parent or your child it is just a normal part of going to school. PLEASE inform school as soon as you find Head Lice on your child.

Checks will be completed over the following calendar weeks

Wk 11 – 10.11.19

Wk 19 – 19.02.20

Wk 26 – 15.03.20

Wk 31 – 19.04.20 Mrs. Jean & Mrs. Jayne will visit all classes over the course of the designated weeks. All parents will be notified via Class Dojo when cases are confirmed. A general message will be posted informing parents that we have confirmed Head Lice Cases and to be vigilant regarding their child.

DETECTION & TREATMENT

HAND FOOT AND MOUTH

Dear Parents

We have cases of ‘Hand Foot and Mouth’ in the ELC Department. This is a highly contagious ‘children’s disease’. This disease is caused by a virus and is very common in young children, all over the world. The virus is spread through coughing, sneezing and through faeces.

Please be vigilant and if your child begins displaying fever like symptoms and complains of a sore throat they may be showing the early signs of the virus.

Your child will then develop little blister / rash type spots, on their hands, buttocks and feet and ulcers in their mouth.

If your child shows these symptoms they will either be sent straight home from school, or must be kept at home for 1 week.

The children are most contagious during the first seven days. Please maintain stringent hand hygiene to help limit the spread.

CHILDREN WITH THESE SYMPTOMS

SHOULD NOT BE SENT TO SCHOOL. IF

THE SCHOOL NURSE IDENTIFIES SUCH

CASES THE CONCERNED CHILDREN WILL

BE SENT HOME IMMEDIATELY.

Further information can be found on

the UK National Health Service website

at

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hand-foot-mouth-

disease/

Junior Champions League Games Week 11

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SENIORS

Champions League football tournament has started since 3rd October during the lunch break for the students to participate and have fun. NIS Teachers Vs Manchester United match was on Thursday. The great excitement, sportsmanship and, team spirit were observed. Both the teams played very well. NIS Teachers drew first blood through a goal by Mr. Mohammad Wajeeh. Unfortunately, Manchester United could not make any goal. Mr. Mohammad Wajeeh played very well and called the man of the match. The match played out to 4-0.

BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR GIRLS

Grade 6 – 8 Girls

Staff v Student Games

Grade 9 – 12 Girls

Basketball League for girls has started since 20th October during the lunch break for the students to participate and have fun. Staff Vs Students of Yellow House match was on this Sunday. The great excitement and enthusiasm are being observed among the teams so far. Both the teams played very well. The teachers ‘team made excellent 9 goals. Ms.Dima made a fantastic hat-trick and called the player of the match. Mrs.Fizza played very well and, called the best defender. Unfortunately, students of the yellow team could only make three goals. The match played out to 9-3.

USING LINOIT FOR COLLABORATION,

SHARING AND CONTROL.

Sharing and analyzing the efficiency of algorithmic and programmatical solution of one another is an important skill to practice in programming. Using Linoit, students are not only able to see the task at hand, but are also able to produce and submit solution, see each other’s solution in real time, compare and choose the most efficient algorithm to use, or even choosing the most appropriate solution, as well as learning other ways of solving the problem.

Linoit dashboard showing all Grade 9 Girls solutions/contributions for given task.

Grade 9 Girls using Linoit to share and review each other’s programming solution

Grade 9 Boys using Linoit to share and review each’s programming solution

A SILENT TRAGEDY

There is a silent tragedy that is unfolding today in our homes, and concerns our most precious jewels: our children. Our children are in a devastating emotional state! In the last 15 years, researchers have given us increasingly alarming statistics on a sharp and steady increase in childhood mental illness that is now reaching epidemic proportions: Statistics do not lie: • 1 in 5 children have mental health problems • A 43% increase in ADHD has been noted • A 37% increase in adolescent depression has been noted • There has been a 200% increase in the suicide rate in children aged 10 to 14 What is happening? What are we doing wrong? Today's children are being over-stimulated and over-gifted with material objects, but they are deprived of the fundamentals of a healthy childhood, such as: • Emotionally available parents • Clearly defined limits • Responsibilities • Balanced nutrition and adequate sleep • Movement in general but especially OUTDOORS • Creative play, social interaction, unstructured game opportunities and boredom spaces Instead, in recent years, children have been filled with: • Digitally distracted parents • Indulgent and permissive parents who let children "rule the world" and whoever sets the rules • A sense of right, of deserving everything without earning it or being responsible for obtaining it • Inadequate sleep and unbalanced nutrition • A sedentary lifestyle • Endless stimulation, technological nannies, instant gratification and absence of boring moments What to do? If we want our children to be happy and healthy individuals, we have to wake up and get back to basics. It is still possible! Many families see immediate improvements after weeks of implementing the following recommendations: • Set limits and remember that you are the captain of the ship. Your children will feel more confident knowing that you have control of the helm. • Offer children a balanced lifestyle full of what children NEED, not just what they WANT. Don't be afraid to say "no" to your children if what they want is not what they need. • Provide nutritious food and limit junk food. • Spend at least one hour a day outdoors doing activities such as: cycling, walking, fishing, bird / insect watching • Enjoy a daily family dinner without smartphones or distracting technology.

• Play board games as a family or if children are very small for board games, get carried away by their interests and allow them to rule in the game • Involve your children in some homework or household chores according to their age (folding clothes, ordering toys, hanging clothes, unpacking food, setting the table, feeding the dog etc.) • Implement a consistent sleep routine to ensure your child gets enough sleep. The schedules will be even more important for school-age children. • Teach responsibility and independence. Do not overprotect them against all frustration or mistakes. Misunderstanding will help them build resilience and learn to overcome life's challenges, • Do not carry your children's backpack, do not carry their backpacks, do not carry the homework they forgot, do not peel bananas or peel oranges if they can do it on their own (4-5 years). Instead of giving them the fish, teach them to fish. • Teach them to wait and delay gratification. • Provide opportunities for "boredom", since boredom is the moment when creativity awakens. Do not feel responsible for always keeping children entertained. • Do not use technology as a cure for boredom, nor offer it at the first second of inactivity. • Avoid using technology during meals, in cars, restaurants, shopping centers. Use these moments as opportunities to socialize by training the brains to know how to work when they are in mode: "boredom" • Help them create a "bottle of boredom" with activity ideas for when they are bored. • Be emotionally available to connect with children and teach them self-regulation and social skills: • Turn off the phones at night when children have to go to bed to avoid digital distraction. • Become a regulator or emotional trainer for your children. Teach them to recognize and manage their own frustrations and anger. • Teach them to greet, to take turns, to share without running out of anything, to say thank you and please, to acknowledge the error and apologize (do not force them), be a model of all those values you instill. • Connect emotionally - smile, hug, kiss, tickle, read, dance, jump, play or crawl with them. Article written by Dr. Luis Rojas Marcos Psychiatrist.

Updates for Amazing Race for Second

Group.

Date: 19th November

Place/ Time: NIS campus (2:00-4:00)

Group: Grade 4 and 5

Get ready for the final round of Amazing Race

This time with grade 4 and 5 students. These students will be participating in this challenging competition sharpening different skills of life. No wonder they are the youngest among all groups but undoubtedly they will be competing against each other with their full efforts. Definitely comparing to other age groups, it would require from them a lot of hard work, consistence, time management, co-ordination, patience and above all skill of following instructions to work with. Certainly the competition will be very interesting as well as challenging for them. Good Luck Kids!

Following students are finalized for the competition:

Grade Students 5G Lana Al Qamous

4G Retal Abdalla

5G Sadaf Assad

4G Hala Musbah

5G Nour Suliaman

4G Mira Al Qamous

5G H. H. P Nwdh

4G Zeinab Ben Mbarek

5G Fatima Essa

5G Rodhina

4BA Eyad Hazim

5BB Omar Khalifa

4 BA Saad Alnowiran

5BB Abdullah Muhammad Khalid

4BB Shameer Behrani

5BB Abhishek Nanukkuttan

4BB Mohammad Ishaq Ansir

4BB Zohaib Khan

4BB Mohammed Hamza Arif

4BB Aamir Ahmed Atta

5BB Karim Ahmed Atta

ARABIC COMPETITION

PERSONAL HYGIENE – CHILDREN

Personal hygiene is important in every stage of life, but good cleanliness habits start in childhood. Kids who learn what it is and how to follow proper hygiene practices will usually carry that into adulthood. Hygiene education starts with the family, and eventually youngsters can learn what to do and follow

cleanliness rules on their own. Personal hygiene is generally defined as cleanliness of the body and proper maintenance of personal appearance. This generally includes all body areas and clothing. Kids do not naturally understand the importance of personal hygiene and how to maintain it. They learn about it from their family and usually need assistance until they get older and are able to do it on their own. There are several basic types of hygiene for kids. First is cleanliness of the body, which alleviates dirt and odour. A child should be taught to bathe or shower every day and to wash his hands frequently. At the very least, a kid should learn to wash his hands before meals and after using the restroom. Second is oral hygiene, which means brushing the teeth regularly. It should be done at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Ideally the child should learn to brush after every meal too. Third is wearing clean clothing. Children should learn to choose a clean outfit, including socks, each day and to change out of play clothes if they become excessively soiled. Personal hygiene expectations for children must be age appropriate. Youngsters can start to learn hygiene basics as toddlers. For example, they can learn to wash their hands and brush their teeth with parental modelling, although they will still require assistance with bathing, showering and dressing. Kids can gradually do these activities independently as they reach school age, and this will lead to bathing, showering and dressing on their own. Bad personal hygiene can harm a child's health in several ways. Unclean kids are more prone to illness, either from the dirt itself or from exposure to cold and flu germs and other illnesses carried by others. Cavities and gum disease are caused by neglected oral hygiene and can lead to premature loss of teeth.

PRIMARY PEER ASSESSMENT

After writing on a specific topic, students are engaged in peer assessment. This process is helpful in a way that students get the chance to read their peer’s work. They discuss errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. They also share what needs to be improved with their writing based on the rubric provided. Through peer assessment, students are involved in the process of independent learning. This also gives enjoyment in a way that they get feedback instead of coming from the teacher. When they complete this process, they are given ample time to revise their own work.

GRADE 4 ANTONYMS

The boys of grade 4A learnt antonyms in English this week. This activity is perfect for collaboration and critical thinking, key 21st century skills. One student in the class reads a word on his card to get the game started. The answer to his card is with a fellow student in the class. So the game continues…Each student has an opportunity to answer and pose a question. This activity requires learners to listen attentively and think on their feet. It is a perfect starter or plenary!

ECO BRICKS PROJECT – GRADE 3

The School’s grade three learners have taken the collective initiative and ownership of the eco-bricks project to usher in a better understanding and importance of recycling.

The learners have learnt that by protecting the environment, we are also protecting ourselves and the rest of mankind. The eco-bricks project is about growing in appreciation for the planet.

Eco-bricks is a simple building block created by packing clean and dry used plastics into used plastic bottles to set density. This act allows students the opportunity to take personal responsibility for the plastics they have used, disposing of it in a way that benefits man and the earth.

The Eco-brick has been used around the world, to build in a whole new way, from indoor furniture to gardens and parks. This initiative removes pressure from the industrial recycling system. We therefore need more individuals to start Eco-bricking in order to make a meaningful contribution to our planet.

Together, we can make the change. Help make the change. Support the change and help save our planet.

ACTIVITIES – SESSION 2

26th January 2020-14th May 2020

A) Activities on Sunday

1. Robot Club (G4-9) 2. Soccer (G4-9 Boys) 3. Table Tennis (G6-9 Girls) 4. Arts & Crafts(G1-3) 5. ICT Coding Club (G4-9) 6. Archery (G4-9) 7. Jewellery Design (G1-9 Girls)

B) Activities on Thursday

1. Soccer (G4-9 Girls)

2. Hip-Hop Dance (G2-6 Girls)

3. Crochet (sewing) (G2-6 Girls)

4. Table Tennis (G6-9 Boys)

5. Debating Club (G4-9 Girls)

6. Soccer (G1-3 Boys)

7. NIS Multimedia (G4-9)

8. Arts & Crafts (G4-9)

9. Cricket (G4-9)

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SENT HOME BY MR. MUHAMMAD SHABBIR

WINTER DAYS

Dear Parents, The cold winter weather is almost here. Student safety is our first priority and a shared responsibility. Please make sure your children are dressed warmly and appropriately for cold days. Hats, long pants, warm jackets, layers, scarves, and gloves or mittens are essential for students to safely be outside for any period of time.

It is important that children not be allowed to leave the house with exposed skin (ears, hands, legs, etc.). We want all students to be comfortable while enjoying these brisk winter days.

We ask the students to take off their jackets in classrooms as being too hot make them sweat, creating moisture. When it is cold outside, being damp is uncomfortable and can be a danger as they will lose body heat more quickly.

With your cooperation and adherence to winter weather advices, we can help achieve safe conditions for students travelling to and from school. Please put safety first.

SHOW AND TELL

Show and tell is the practice of showing something to an audience and telling them about it. It is a common classroom activity. It is used to teach young children the skills of public speaking. For example, a child will bring an item from home and will explain to the class why they chose that particular item, where they got it, and other relevant information. So, in our class children are having a Show and Tell activity. This involved speaking about their item to their class mate by showing their favourite items, and explaining their items.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE NUTRIENT

DEFICIENT {Part 1} Nutrients are essential for good skin, hair, nails and overall health. While it’s possible to get most of them from a balanced diet, the typical fast food or ready-to-eat type food makes it difficult to get all the essential nutrients. The following are some of the nutrient deficiencies that are commonly found among us, but before confirming your assumptions consult a doctor before taking in any supplements. 1) IRON DEFICIENCY

Iron is an inevitable component of red blood cell (RBC), in which, it binds haemoglobin (Hb) and transports oxygen to your cells.

Signs:

- Tiredness and weakened immunity - Impaired brain functions - Paleness {or Anemia}, (nail bed, lower eyelid and lips) and Cold hands/feet. - Shortness of breath and heart palpitation - Dry and damaged hair and skin, brittle and spoon shaped nails - Strange cravings to eat ice, clay, dirt, chalk, paper or soil

Remedy:

-Dark green leafy vegetables, seeds, beans, sardine, and Vit C rich food (as it enhances iron absorption).

2) IODINE DEFICIENCY

Iodine is an essential mineral for the normal production of thyroid hormones that supports body growth, brain development, bone density and metabolism.

Signs:

-Swollen neck due to enlarged thyroid gland - Shortness of breath and tachycardia - Mental retardation, weight gain, and developmental abnormalities

Remedy:

- Include small boney fishes, dairy products and eggs in your diet and use iodized table salt for cooking.

MATHLETICS WEEK 11

MATHLETICS SILVER AWARD WINNERS

NIS NINJAS

Pupils are excited to participate in numeracy ninja challenge taking place during lunch times. It only takes 5 minutes to decide what colour ninja belt pupil is currently working at. This short activity helps pupils’ critical thinking and decision making abilities. Numeracy ninja is numeracy intervention designed to fill gaps in students’ basic mental calculation strategies and also to empower them with the numeracy skills and fluency required to fully access IGCSE Maths concepts in future. Boys are not only challenging other pupils but also trying to improve their own score to achieve the Grand Master title. Boys are developing metal mathematics, time management skills and also bridging any gaps in learning in a fun, exciting and entertaining way. Congratulations to Mohamed Jamal Al Ibrahim grade 7 for securing the black belt title for three consecutive weeks and moving on to Grand Master title.

ELC STAR OF THE WEEK

PRE KG

KG 1 A KG 1 B KG 2 A KG 2 B

Omar Saad Abdulrahman Nader Mohammed Ali