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December 2005 |
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“The ink of a scholar is holier than the blood of a martyr”.
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Parent Teacher Meeting...
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The Parent Teacher Meeting was well received in all three sections and the overall attendance was seventy percent. Teachers received the first parent well before the time stipulated, and most of our students did wear the School uniform—as noted in our circular. I would like to thank those parents who followed the circular. The majority of parents that I met seemed to be pleased with their child’s progress thus far. One parent brought up our policy of more than one exam a day, some also didn't agree with the Progress Report, vis-à-vis only one assignment being reflected on the report for a particular class, rather than the entire term’s work. The Progress Report, hence forth for all grades will reflect the students entire progress, as is reflected in the terminology, ‘Progress Report’. One major issue that was discussed was our Academic Probation Policy. I would like to reassure parents that Academic Probation is something that is imperative for students overall improvement. All students who have obtained a low average in any of the three main subjects; Arabic, Maths or English will lose the right to participate in activities until such time that a marked improvement is seen in their academic performance. I would like to thank those who took the time out to attend the meeting, and for those who missed out on the meeting, letters have been placed in the student’s file. I hope that those parents, who failed to attend the meeting, will take the time to make a follow up appointment.
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Parent Lunches….
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Invitations went out, and a large percentage of the parent population stopped in for lunch with staff, students and even grandparents! In all three sections I witnessed a larger turnout than was expected. I even had the opportunity, in the Boys Section, to invite some of the students whose parents could not attend the lunch, and it was truly a pleasure to hear what they had to say, between soup and dessert. This was the first time that Wesgreen International School had hosted a lunch for parents, who seemed to enjoy themselves with their children, and interact with other parents. The afternoon also provided parents, with the opportunity to meet the teaching faculty in a relaxed atmosphere. Again, thanks to those parents, who took the time out for their children.
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“ The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know”.
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Reading...
Reading is the fundamental skill upon which all formal education depends. Research now shows that a child who doesn’t learn the reading basics early will find it very difficult to learn them at all. Any child who doesn’t learn to read early and well will not easily master other skills and knowledge, and is unlikely to ever flourish in school life. Low reading achievement, more than any other factor, is the root cause of chronically low-performing students and their future. As a Parent do realize that you should continue to read with your child even after they have learned to read. Reading is a social activity, one which can be shared by parents and their children throughout childhood. Following suggestions may be useful:
Read to your child often, daily if possible. Make reading time a happy, secure time.
Accept each child as he or she is, including strengths and areas for growth. Avoid comparing the child to other children, especially siblings.
Demonstrate that you value reading. Take your child to the library or a book shop for books; check out books, purchase books for yourself as well.
Have safe places for books at home.
Let your child give books as gifts, and make sure books are received as gifts.
Take your child shopping or on errands; explain the use of print to locate stores or items in stores .
Take your child on mini-trips – on a walk in an open field, on a trip to a nursery to see flowers, plants, and trees, or to watch a building being constructed. Be sure to discuss what is being observed. Later, encourage your child to tell other family members about the experience.
remember that READERS BECOME ACHIEVERS!
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Mark your Calendars for January
1 st - Holiday
**3 rd - Review of exam papers
**4 th - Review of exam papers
*Review of papers Normal School Timings—all classes in session.
5th, BY NOON—Last Chance for any exam discrepancies—to be brought to our notice.
7 th - Boys Section: Wild Wadi—for High
Achievers; Girls & Primary Section for outside trips—a separate circular will be sent—otherwise students are off this day.
8 th - 9am to Noon -Certificates awarded,
Collection of Reports all Sections
9 th - Eid Holidays begin followed by Term Break
28 th -School Begins NORMAL TIMINGS
7:45am— ALL SECTIONS
29 th Grades 10, 11 and 12 – Parent Teacher Meeting Girls Section—3:30 to 5PM, Primary Conference Hall
30th*, - Muharram (subject to Government announcement).
31st– Grades 10, 11 and 12– Parent Teacher Meeting Boys Section—3:30pm to 5pm, Primary Conference Hall
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| Sports Days at the Primary School...
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The Primary School’s Sport’s Days took place from November 28 th -30 th and were a great success for everyone involved. The three days were a wonderful opportunity for our students to compete in fun and competitive events and to support their House Team in their quest for the trophy. Our KG classes kicked things off for us with a delightful display of jumping, balancing and ball passing skills which required a great deal of effort and practice by the students. The children’s enthusiasm added to everyone’s enjoyment of the events. Grades One to Four participated in individual track and field activities including long jump and high jump, javelin throw and sprints as well as group activities such as tunnel ball and relay races. With students representing their Houses in each event the competition was taken very seriously by the older students. The winners in each event were awarded points and whichever House gained the most points at the end of three days, were declared champions. Last year’s winners, Falcons were hoping to retain the trophy and the enthusiasm and commitment of the students meant that it was a very close competition. In the end it was the Scorpion’s captain who lifted the trophy on November 30 th to great applause from all our competitors and spectators. I would like to thank all our staff members for doing a good job in organizing the events, and training the students. Thanks to the girls from grades 8,9,10 and 11 who lent a hand each day and helped to keep things running smoothly. Not to forget all those parents who braved the sun and heat to support their children, and well done to the students for displaying enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
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School Policies are listed on the webpage;
www.wesgreen.net under student section. |
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“Never mistake Knowledge for Wisdom; One Helps you make a living, the other helps you make a life ”.
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Quotations |
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.
- G. Ellistion
Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Probable impossibilities are to be preferred to improbable possibilities.
- Aristotle
Happiness is not an ideal of reason but of imagination.
-Immanuel Kant |
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