Sports Day’s...

The Girls section, The Boys section, The KG section and The Primary section all participated in their Sports Day. Wearing House Shirts, painted faces and fierce competition leading to enthusiastic participants and fierce competition throughout the Schools. In the Girls section, Falcons took the lead, in the Boys section was the Vipers and in Primary the Scorpions. The overall trophy for sports, with the consolidated result will go to

VIPERS with 6780 combined points from all three sections, followed by Falcons with 6750 points, and in third place Leopards with 6572 and 6400 points to Scorpions.

Expectations...

At Wesgreen School, we expect our students to look neat and tidy at all times. They must come to school in a clean and pressed uniform, accompanied with polished shoes, and no accessories. A simple watch, clean and basic hair style. No gel, no make-up and no nail polish. Our students PRESENTATION is reflective of our school, and as such they should wear their uniform with pride. We expect them to take care of their surroundings and use school property with respect. Parents cooperation is expected, in this regard. Do ensure that your child leaves for school, looking and ready to do his/her best. As our aim is to not only focus on academics but also on the holistic development of our students.

Wesgreen Highlights...events...activities......

Primary School News… The Second DASS Spelling Competition was held in Dubai, 8 participants were sent from grades 1 to 4, four winners declared . Grade 1G Natasha Razvi -First place, Grade 2G Nafid Sakkaf - First place, Grade 2S Zarah Rizvi –Second place, Grade 4 Zainab Noor Ahmed - Second Place. Grades 1, 2 and 3 participated in “Oasis Mother’s Day Drawing Competition”. The best three will be selected by Oasis, and the winner decided on March 24, 2006—good luck to our entrants. Girls School News… Reanne from Grade 5 won a Poetry Competition, and was invited for dinner at the Burj Al Arab Hotel, and a free helicopter ride around Dubai. Aqsa Khan from Grade 7 was the winner of the Sahara Center, “Brand Ambassadors”, receiving a check for 15,000DHS, a laptop and printer. The Second DASS Spelling Competition was held in Dubai, seven students participated, and four of our students won 1st prize, Grade 11 Nada Yafaei, Grade 9 Fatima Raja, Grade 8 Sharfaa and Grade 7 Noor Mansour, all students received a trophy and certificates of participation. Boys School News … Grade 5 & 6 junior football team participated in two tournaments at the Wanders Center, took last position and 4th out of 8. Under 15 cricket team played a friendly match with DPS, and declared winners after bad light was declared. The Boys also participated in the Second DASS Spelling Competition in Dubai, Jaideep 8I First Prize, Ahmed Shali Grade 10, First Prize.

An important reminder for all sections: Students must be in school by 7:45am! to avoid the embarrassment of being sent back—do leave early enough to ensure that your child reaches school on time.

Homework Tips for Parents...

1. Show an interest in your child's homework assignments. Ask about the subjects and the work to be done.

2. Be a role model -- take the opportunity to read a book or newspaper while your child studies. Reading together helps create a learning atmosphere.

3. Teach your child how to be organized. Be sure he or she keeps a homework assignment book.

4. Eliminate as many distractions as possible during study time.

5. Develop a strategy for dealing with homework. Find a plan that works for your family and stick with it.

6. Try to relate the homework to your child's everyday life. For instance, fractions and measurements can be learned as the child prepares a favorite food.

7. Encourage your child to establish a regular time to do homework. Developing a schedule might help avoid procrastination.

8. Meet with your child's teacher to discuss the nature of the approach to reading, spelling and other topics that your child is being taught.

9. Make sure your child has a specific place to do homework that offers ample lighting, minimal noise and plenty of work space.

10. Praise your child for successfully completing homework. Nothing builds self-esteem like praise from parents .

Important Dates...

Mark your Calendars for March

7th, 8th and 11th—Mid Term Holiday

15th, - PROGRESS REPORTS

25th to 29th—Primary Book Fair

27th, Grade 8 Options Boys

28th, Grade 9 Options Girls

FOR Grade 11 & Grade 12:

 28th to April 8th— MOCK Examinations

 April 9th — 1st, paper review

 April 10th — 2nd, paper review

 April 18th — Parent Teacher Meeting 3:30pm to 5pm—your section Library

 April 19 th 7 – 9 pm; 11th Grade Girls Farwell in the Primary Conference Hall

April 19 th 7 – 9 pm; 11th Grade Boys Farewell in the Boys Gymnasium

“ Use the stones that life throws at you to lay the foundations for your future ”.

School Policies are listed on the webpage; www.wesgreen.net under student section.