We are pleased to announce we had visitors from the IMPACT Time Consultancy observing the performance of the school staff, classes and the students.

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1 Date: April 2nd, 2015 Type: School Newsletter # 25 Edited by: Ms. Fatima Jabbar Nadheer Compiled by: Ms. Reena Bineesh Facebook: Ahlia School, Bahrain Website: Photography: Mr. Ahmed Al Yaseen Dear All, Let us start telling you about the major events that occurred this week. We ll start first with the sand storm. Sandstorm also known as a dust storm is an atmospheric event when strong winds lift dust from one region and carry it into another. That s what happened here in Bahrain. It started on Wednesday evening, Sand storm is causing poor visibility across Bahrain roads, watch out for tree branches falling on sides of highways and wear your mask on. Drive & stay safe. The school is done with the exams for grades 4, 5 & 6. The preschoolers are having rehearsal for the spring performance; they are very excited and can t wait to stand up in front of their parents & perform. The performance will be held on Thursday, the 9th of April. Parents!! Mark your calendar & do get your camera ready; your kid is going to be a star on Thursday! We are pleased to announce we had visitors from the IMPACT Time Consultancy observing the performance of the school staff, classes and the students. Mr. Eyad Hassan Tammam, & Ms. Bushra Mandeel, both under the title of Performance Improvement Consultant, started monitoring and evaluating the school since this Sunday 29th March 2015 until Thursday 2nd April 2015; to improve the quality & the performance of our school, guiding us with the school strategic planning & supporting us in our progress of developing the school. Contents: Pg. 1 Introduction Pg. 2 Management memo Pg. 2, 3, 4 French Corner Pg. 5 Art Group helping Mr. Ali in decorations & House points Pg. 6 Water & Health Workshop & Field trip Grade 1 Pg. 7, 8-Fun Time in Library Pg. 9 J is for Jelly! Pg. 10 Preschool Assembly 1

Sandstorm also known as a dust storm is an atmospheric event when strong winds lift dust from one region and carry it into another. That s what happened here in Bahrain.

2 Hello again Parents! Speed humps The School s request has been approved by MoW and the speed humps will be installed in the road outside the School during the current parking works School improvement strategies Educational consultants are in the School working with management and teachers on the School improvement strategies and focusing on improvements to teaching techniques Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder that the Second Semester Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) is next week please make sure you sign up for a time to meet your child/children s teacher(s) to discuss their progress. An online questionnaire has been sent to your for improving PTC. We are looking forward to receiving your important opinion. Registration 2015/16 Reminder that registration is now open for 2015/16, for Pre-Nursery to Grade 7. New Staff Ms. Zahra Isa Al Asfoor - Teacher (Arabic Support Class) Ms. Fatima A. Jabbar Nadheer - Administrative officer French Corner Un poisson d avril est une plaisanterie, voire un canular, que l on fait le 1 er avril à ses connaissances ou à ses amis. Il est aussi de coutume de faire des canulars dans les médias, aussi bien presse écrite, radio, télévision que sur Internet. Pour les enfants, il consiste à accrocher un poisson de papier dans le dos des personnes dont on veut se gausser. «Poisson d avril!» est aussi l exclamation que l on pousse une fois qu une des plaisanteries est découverte. Translation: April Fool's day is celebrated every year on April 1st as a day when people play practical jokes or hoaxes, on each other with or without their knowledge. It is customary to play hoaxes in the media- print, radio, television and on the Internet. For children, it is to attach a paper fish to the person s back whom you wish to mock. "April Fool! " is shouted at the person once a joke is revealed. 2

Educational consultants are in the School working with management and teachers on the School improvement strategies and focusing on improvements to teaching techniques Parent-Teacher Conference

3 French Phrases: Vacations/holidays en vacances - on holiday, on vacation je suis allé... - I went... on est allé... - we went... je vais aller... - I'm going to be going... j'ai passé mes vacances - I spent my vacation/holidays... à la plage - to the beach au bord de la mer - to/at the seaside en France - to/in France en Espagne - to/in Spain au Canada - to/in Canada bonnes vacances! - have a good holiday! bon voyage! - bonne route! - have a good trip! have a safe journey! les grandes vacances - the (school) summer holidays partir en vacances - to go on holiday/vacation on est tombés en panne - we broke down on est arrivés en retard - we got there late le train/l'avion est arrivé en retard - the train/plane arrived late on a perdu le train/l'avion - we missed the train/plane There is no joy equal to that of creating new friendships 3

.. à la plage - to the beach au bord de la mer - to/at the seaside en France - to/in France en Espagne - to/in Spain au Canada - to/in Canada bonnes vacances! - have a good holiday! bon voyage!

4 Grade 2A Mr. Mabrouk s group visited Berlitz language center and they had a French lesson with lots of activities. The center gave our lovely kids lesson in German language. It was an interesting trip full of fun. Thank you very much kids for your cooperation and thanks to Ms. Fatiha Boutagra for her great help throughout the trip. - Mr. Mabrouk 4

of activities. The center gave our lovely kids lesson in German language.

5 The Art group helping Mr. Ali in decorating the school House Points Team Rank Total Star Gryffindor (Red House) 1st 285 Fatima Saleh Kadhem-G2A (33) Hufflepuff (Yellow House) 3rd 264 Ali Lutgo G2A (35) Slytherin (Green House) 4th 251 Fatima S. Yasser- G2A (25) Ravenclaw (Blue House) 2nd 276 Malak Al Nashet- G2A (26) 5

House) 1st 285 Fatima Saleh Kadhem-G2A (33) Hufflepuff (Yellow House) 3rd 264

6 Water and Health Workshop for Grades 1, 2 & 3 by Dr. Shatha Grade 1 Field trip to Kids Kingdom 6

7 Fun time in the Library The Magic Bookmark and G2A For the past 2 weeks during the Library period, students of Grade 2A were reading a book titled The Magic Bookmark. As a reflection activity, students were asked to use their imagination to create their own unique bookmarks. It was a fun filled and interactive activity that enabled student-student interaction as well as student-teacher interaction. Grade 2 students are excited to use their bookmarks in the coming library sessions! 7

As a reflection activity, students were asked to use their imagination to create their own unique bookmarks.

8 Goat and the Terror Birds Meet the creators of fear-stirring TERROR BIRDS!! Students of Grade 4 were busy this week using their imagination to bring life to this imaginary bird. For the past 2 months during the Library period, students of Grade 4 were reading a book titled Goat and the Terror Birds. As an evaluation, students were asked to imagine these frightening birds and bring them to life! The best drawing goes to Group 3 : Bilal Lutge, Mahdi Toorani, Hassan Ali and Faris Ghassan.. Congratulations! 8

For the past 2 months during the Library period, students of Grade 4 were reading a book titled Goat and the Terror Birds.

9 J is for jelly! Nursery B assistant Ramlah made Jell-O for her students as they are studying letter J this month. 9

10 PRESCHOOL ASSEMBLY Have a nice weekend. Take care. -Ahlia Team 10

Hello! My name s Peter. I come from England. I m English. Hi! My name s Dorothea. I come from America. I m American.

Unit, lesson. Listen! Hello! My name s Peter. I come from England. I m English. Hi! My name s Dorothea. I come from America. I m American. Hello! My name s Sue. I come from Canada. I m Canadian. Hello!