DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER APRIL 2015 GRADE 3

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1 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER APRIL 2015 GRADE 3 Greetings, Spring is in the air! It s always good to have daylight last longer, to have the birds chirping and seeing the spring flowers popping up! These all are sure signs of spring. As soon as the temperature warms up, we can enjoy the many activities that take place inside and outside of school. Please remember that school should be your top priority. It is still important for your child to get a good night s rest and come to school ready to learn. WELCOME! A huge welcome back to all our pupils who are already settling into their new classes and a very special welcome to our New Reception Children everyone looks absolutely wonderful in their smart uniforms. At DPS Dubai we follow the CBSE-i curriculum. This curriculum builds curiosity and a passion for learning in children. It provides a platform for all the children to exhibit their hidden talents and caliber. We at DPS believe in learning by doing. It is a stimulating and motivating way for students to learn. It strengthens their understanding of a concept by giving them practical, first-hand experience of the concept through various activities and projects. The CBSE-i curriculum also lays special emphasis on the concept of life skill education. The CBSE Board aims to promote critical, analytical and creative thinking skills, effective communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills as well as information and media skills necessary for success in the 21 st century.

2 Library: The library period takes place once every week and children are responsible for keeping school library books in good condition. It is suggested that a book bag be used on library day to keep the books in good order. Books from the previous week need to be returned next week so children can borrow new books. Practice work: A schedule is set for this and accordingly the home work is given. If your child does not receive homework please let the teacher know. Otherwise it is expected each child returns completed homework. CLP: CLP is an important tool for bridging any communication gap between the teachers and the parents. We invite your feedback and inputs through the CLP in order to help us help you. All parents are requested to login to DPS Dubai website and check the CLP regularly for notices, notes and assignments. As per the CBSE-i curriculum, the theme of the month is My Universe and Me. The integrated activities within the curriculum emphasize the development of a complete and well-rounded human being, where every part of the individual mind, body, emotions, and spirit is developed at the same time. This means that by providing students with lessons that encompass a wide range of skills and subject matter, they will get a much richer educational experience. Integrated activities aim to focus on more than one skill or subject matter through one exercise or activity.. The Projects and activities reflect an inter-disciplinary approach and focus on learning that goes beyond the classroom.

3 Syllabus for the month English: Literature Lesson- 1. Day for Night in Ultapur 2. Cradle Song Language- Punctuations, Articles Recap (Academic window/diagnostic worksheet),nouns-common, Proper, Collective Writing-Paragraph on Myself Introduction to Diary Entry General Science: Living and Non-Living Things Sense Organs Matter-definition and states of matter Prediction in daily life Phases of the Moon Formation of Soil Social Studies Eye problems, hearing problems and Braille Rotation and Revolution Solar System Satellite, Telescope, Astronauts, Spacecraft UAE S.St The Government of the UAE The National Flag The National Emblem Currency, Anthem Mathematics: Shapes: 1. Describe and draw 2D and 3D shapes, corners, edges and diagonals 2. Create shapes using tangram pieces

4 3. Tiling and tessellations using given shape 4. Mapping Skills: Reading simple maps 5. Identify point, line, line segment and ray Place Value: 6. Numbers Reading and writing 4 digit numbers 7. Number names and numerals 8. Expand the number with respect to place value 9. Comparing numbers Hindi: Literature Literature -Aaj meri chutti hain Main kaun hoon. Grammar-Matraa bhyas, vyanjan, barahkhadi, ginati,anuched-mera parichay Arabic: A three level bifurcation has been done based on the proficiency level of students in Arabic. Teaching is being done accordingly. Lesson: In the library. Greetings in Arabic. Arabic Communication in the class is related to the theme. Arabic poem- About Myself. New words of the lesson Grammar: Nouns, Adjective and Interrogatives. Arabic group song on myself.

5 The school timing is from 7:45 am -1:45 pm. Students should reach by 7:30 am. Please collect the bus drivers number in case of an emergency. To encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits, we request you to plan your child s snack box accordingly For absence from class, please send an application on an A4 size sheet to the class teacher. Students using own transport can be collected from the junior activity room in the afternoon. Please ensure that you have the gate pass Books to be sent to the school according to the time table given to the children. The Academic Window & Diagnostic Work book to be kept in school and will be sent home as and when required. For the P.E classes, children must wear white shoes and House uniform. Children must submit their assignments or practice work on time. Please make sure that children cultivate the habit of reading books and practice handwriting at home. WEBZINE THE DPS TRUMPET is a platform for all the artists to exhibit their creativity either by writing a poem, an article or a drawing on the topic given as per the theme of the month. Students can send their entries as a soft copy to Ms.Champa at champa@dpsdubai.com or they can even give the hard copies to their respective class teachers. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25th of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the Scholar Badge Ceremony. Write a story, design a poster, pen a poem, juggle with a jingle, create a cartoon on the topic The Universe and I.

6 We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to all of you for your endless support and confidence. Let us continue this session with the same spirit and zeal. Enjoy the longer days with your child. Take a walk and observe the wonders of nature as the earth warms and the days get longer. Sometimes it s fun to take a walk in the rain with boots and umbrellas! Whatever you do, enjoy being with your child. Warm Regards Rep Grade III Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

7 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2015 GRADE IV Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. Greetings Everyone We warmly welcome the children and parents to the Academic Year for Grade IV. The new students are welcomed to their classes where they will find friends & easily merge in with the joyous learning environment. The students are all geared to enjoy the new phase of learning with pride, excitement and enthusiasm. Our teachers are committed to provide a joyous experience with effective teaching based on the CBSE i Curriculum. The Curriculum The learner-centric CBSE-i Curriculum The school follows the CBSE-i curriculum in the primary grades. Learner-centric and Activity-based approach to learning forms the basis of the teaching-learning experience at DPS. With a strong stringing in of traditional wisdom and progressive thought, we aspire to nurture the talent and skills of each individual learner. Our goal is to help young learners gain vital skills, such as creativity, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal and collaborative skills, hence making the learner more confident, responsible and independent. The world today needs global citizens, and our approach is geared towards the same, while upholding strong morals and values.

8 Theme of the month My Universe and Me The theme of the month celebrates 'self' 'Myself'. All curricular and co-curricular activities in the month of April will focus on self from immediate introduction, family, friends and neighbourhood, communication, likes, dislikes, abilities, skills, to body and its functions. ENGLISH Language- Kinds of Nouns - common, proper, collective, abstract and material Classification of Nouns countable and uncountable Sentence- types of sentences Idioms and Phrases Fiction: stories set in imaginary words Proof Reading of a narrative Project work/activity (Group) to promote reading with comprehension - main stages in a story from introduction to resolution; settings and characters, identify key words and phrases; explore implicit and explicit meanings within a text; recognise meaning in metaphorical language; narrative order and the significant events. Maths: Shapes: 1. Identifying symmetric figure 2. Symmetry in 2D and 3D shapes. 3. Identify lines of symmetry. 4. Making symmetric figures and patterns. 5. Tiling using one and two shapes. 6. Identifying tessellations. 7. Measuring and drawing line segment. 8. Drawing a circle with free hand and compass. 9. Identify centre, radius and diameter of circle.

9 G.sc: Digestive System and Respiratory System, Internal organs-kidney, lungs, heart, brain, Structure and types of teeth, care of teeth. SST: Myself-Health and Hygiene-benefits of a healthy lifestyle, Exercising and physical activities for good health, Safety and carefulness, Sense organs their importance. Universe- Sun, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, stars and constellation, astronauts and scientists UAE-My city, My school Hindi: Literature-lesson- chaand kee sair, lesson khushiyaan baaten saare jag ko. Grammar-Matra abhyaas, Ginati, sangya, Anuched Mera vidyaalay. French: L 0 Vous connaisez la France L 1 Les salutations L 2 Comptons ensemble M.sc: - Lesson 1 and 4-Being Disciplined and Having Endurance. I.st:- Unit A--Chapter 2-- Yawmul Qiyamah : The Day of Judgement Unit A --Chapter 3- Al Qadr : Fate

10 Computers:- Lesson 1- Application of Computer Lesson-2 Input and output devices Arabic:- A three level bifurcation has been done based on the proficiency level of students in Arabic. Teaching is being done accordingly. Lesson To the School. Arabic conversation among themselves. Poem- My school. New words of the lesson(dictation) Grammar: Parts of speech, Nominal sentence and verbal sentence. Interrogative. Assignment: Write 5 sentences about your school in Arabic. Assessment: Introduce yourself in Arabic.(FA for learning) Arabic Activity: Individual project, Distinguish Noun, verb, Preposition from the Lesson. Activity. Recite poems Please Note the Following:- TIMINGS School timings for Grade IV are 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Please ensure that your child reaches the classroom by 7:40 a.m. Please keep the bus driver s mobile number for any emergency queries. UNIFORM Students will wear white school uniform, white socks, green necktie and green belt with black shoes (please avoid laces for the safety of kids). PE House uniform Students will wear the PE uniform on PE days as per the timetable. HEALTH and HYGIENE There will be a fruit break before the first period and later a regular Tiffin break. Do send in fruit everyday for the fruit break. We would like to encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits. Therefore, we request you to plan your child s snack box accordingly. Regular checks of uniform and cleanliness will be conducted to ensure good health and hygiene of students.

11 LEAVE In case of absence from the school, please send a leave note / application to the class teacher. In case of a medical leave, kindly furnish a medical leave and fitness certificate from the doctor. In case of a prior known long or short leave, please get the leave approved by providing an application in advance. COMMUNICATION Please use the almanac to bridge the gap between the school and the parents. The almanac must be brought daily to school. Please ensure that the almanac is read regularly and counter signed. Please call the teacher during the time slot allotted by the class teacher, after the school hours. In case of any urgent issue to be sorted out, you may seek a prior appointment with the class teacher by filling in the requisition slip (available at the reception). Please continue using the student and parent IDs and passwords for CLP provided in the previous class. The new admissions will get the ID soon. In case of any doubt regarding the CLP or forgotten passwords, kindly inform the Class Teacher. We request you to access the CLP on a regular basis for term test schedule, syllabus, revision work, assignments and notices. WEBZINE THE DPS TRUMPET is a platform for all the artists to exhibit their creativity either by writing a poem, an article or a drawing on the topic given as per the theme of the month. Students can send their entries as a soft copy to Ms.Champa at champa@dpsdubai.com or they can even give the hard copies to their respective class teachers. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25th of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony. Write a story, design a poster,pen a poem, juggle with a jingle, create a cartoon on the topic The Universe and I. Co-parenting is an approach where in both school and parent understand the child, and work in tandem with one another for the holistic development of the child. Your meaningful partnership is deeply cherished. Our sincere gratitude to you for your continued support and trust in us. Your concerns and suggestions are always welcome.

12 We look forward to an exciting and enriching start of the new academic session. Let us continue to work as partners in providing our young learners with the opportunities that we can for their promising future in a better world. Warm Regards Rep Grade IV Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

13 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2015 GRADE V Welcome back to the New Academic year Dear Parents, Greetings and best wishes to everyone. It is School time again!!!! Warmest welcome to all our excellent scholars! What a joy to have our dear children back to school after a short break. We hope the kids enjoyed the holidays and are ready for the challenges of the new academic year. We are sure that teachers and parents continuing to work together in a positive partnership will ensure that students have another fruitful and stimulating Academic year. A huge thank you to all the parents for the support and appreciation actively demonstrated during the last academic year. The new Academic Year brings in renewed energy and strengthening of our resolve to fulfill all that has been planned for the students. There are new goals to identify and dreams to be turned into reality. We would also like to welcome our new students and their parents with a definite assurance that you will find the

14 School welcoming and warm at heart, with an energetic environment, conducive to learning and growth. Curriculum CBSE I Curriculum In grade V, we follow CBSE-I curriculum. The CBSE-i has formulated an internationally benchmarked global curriculum. This curriculum is enquiry and skill based. This International curriculum caters to individual learning styles in terms of pedagogy and assessment. It addresses global needs as well. It carries forward the basic strength of the Indian system of education. It aims to promote critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills and information and media skills. There is an in built flexibility as it provides a foundation and an extension curriculum in subject areas to cater to the different pace of learners. Through the CBSE- curriculum the board hopes to provide quality which is equitable and accessible.

15 Yardstick Experiential Learning Program- This academic year also students will be doing hands on activities in Math s and Science for deeper learning of concepts through yardstick program. SYLLABUS FOR THE MONTH Theme of the month MYSELF The theme of the month celebrates 'self' 'Myself'. All curricular and co-curricular activities in the month of April will focus on self from immediate introduction, family, friends and neighbourhood, communication, likes, dislikes, abilities, skills, to body and its functions. ENGLISH Ivan s Story Language- Recapitulation of types of sentence and its kinds, Transformation of sentences Recapitulation of Tenses Non-Fiction: Article writing based on any current affair Making notes for different purposes, using simple abbreviations and writing in one's own words.

16 SCIENCE Organ Systems-Skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, excretory and respiratory systems Simple machines Force. MATHS Shapes: 1. Making the shapes of cubes, cones and cylinder using nets. 2. Perpendicular, parallel and intersecting lines. 3. Angles: Types of angles, measuring, drawing and tracing of angles. 4. Triangles and polygons: Identify, describe properties of rectangles and triangles and classify them. 5. Symmetry: Create patterns with two lines of symmetry S.ST Standard and non-standard ways of measurement- height, weight, length BMI-Body mass index Galaxies- Stars, comets, asteroids, meteorites and satellites. Latitudes and longitudes. UAE S.st Educational services Social services

17 HINDI Literature- poem- ye pal jate yahi theher Lesson- subah Grammar-Bhasha aur varna vichar,,sangya aur uske(noun and its types) bhed, anuched Mera Desh, Viram chinh FRENCH L1- Les Salutations L2- LA presentation ISLAMIC STUDIES. Unit A Chapter 2-Prophets and messengers Unit A- Chapter 3- Tawheed- The faith of all prophets MORAL SCIENCE Lesson 1: Having Self control Lesson 2: Having Self- Respect ARABIC Lesson: Open Simsim Text book exercises. Arabic conversation on myself Grammar: Pronouns, Subject and Predicate. Arabic Poem on myself. New words of the lesson(dictation) Assignment: 1- Write 5 sentences about your favorite sport in Arabic. 2- Make a chart on benefits of your favorite sport. Assessment: CV making in Arabic. (FA for learning). Activity: Students individually write the names of the sports under the picture (page No.122)

18 COMPUTER Chapter 2- Data storage devices Chapter 7 More on MS Power point 2007 THINGS THAT WE DO TOGETHER CLP The e-means of communication The parents are welcome to send their feedback and queries to the teachers and the Class Rep through the CLP. READ PROGRAMME Read with Ease And Delight Each month, students will be given Read books to inculcate reading as a habit. Please do encourage the child to read the books and follow-up with the Read Activity as a follow up as and when assigned. Please Note the Following:- TIMINGS School timings for Grade IV are 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Please ensure that your child reaches the classroom by 7:30 a.m. Please keep the bus driver s mobile number for any emergency queries. UNIFORM Students will wear white school uniform, white socks, green necktie and green belt with black shoes (please avoid laces for the safety of kids). PE House uniform Students will wear the PE uniform on PE days as per the time-table. Please make sure that all the details are filled in the I.D Card along with a stamp size photograph pasted. The I.D Card must be worn every day.

19 HEALTH and HYGIENE There will be a fruit break after the first period and later a regular Tiffin break. Do send in fruit every day for the fruit break. We would like to encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits. Therefore, we request you to plan your child s snack box accordingly. Regular checks of uniform and cleanliness will be conducted to ensure good health and hygiene of students. LEAVE In case of absence from the school, please send a leave note / application to the class teacher. In case of a medical leave, kindly furnish a medical leave and fitness certificate from the doctor. In case of a prior known long or short leave, please get the leave approved by providing an application in advance. COMMUNICATION Please use the almanac to bridge the gap between the school and the parents. The almanac must be brought daily to school. Please ensure that the almanac is read regularly and counter signed. Please call the teacher during the time slot allotted by the class teacher, after the school hours. In case of any urgent issue to be sorted out, you may seek a prior appointment with the class teacher by filling in the requisition slip (available at the reception). Please continue using the student and parent IDs and passwords for CLP provided in the previous class. The new admissions will get the ID soon. In case of any doubt regarding the CLP or forgotten passwords, kindly inform the Class Teacher. We request you to access the CLP on a regular basis for term test schedule, syllabus, revision work, assignments and notices. Rep Grade V Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

20 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI GRADE III NEWSLETTER for the month of MAY, 2015 Greetings With warmth all around and a stimulating learning environment, the new session has started with full zest and excitement. Students are all geared up to enjoy the new phase of learning. The month of April was an eventful month with plenty of enjoyable activities. Let s think of some tips to get good scores and enjoy school. Set your goal: Manage your time: Develop a study plan Keep up with reading Attend classes regularly: Create mind maps SOME IMPORTANT DAYS OF THE MONTH May 12 th is celebrated as Mother s Day. Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up tomorrows citizens. The relationship which is valuable is the one we share with our mothers. Mothers are our guiding force and are responsible for making us who we are. Mothers also shape our lives and our personalities and crediting them for the same is something one should do at every opportunity. We might have our own individualistic approach in paying tribute to these amazing people in our lives, our mother. 15 th May is celebrated as International Family Day- Theme Advancing Social Integration and International Solidarity

21 THEME OF THE MONTH AND SYLLABUS : According to the CBSE-i curriculum, the theme for the month is Family. The subjects and activities will be integrated with the theme of the month. Students will be facilitated to appreciate connections that learning is linked to all subjects. Relevance to real life and cross-curricular connections make learning more meaningful. It prepares learners to be global citizens. It makes them confident and independent, and nurtures their talents. Our teachers are committed to provide a joyous learning with effective teaching, which is the mission of our school. ENGLISH: Literature : Hundreds and Hundreds of Wags Language-Pronouns, Auxiliary Verbs (is/am/are/was/were) Tensessimple present, simple past. MATHEMATICS : Expand the number with respect to place value, Comparing numbers, Introduction to even and odd numbers through pairing, Rounding numbers to nearest tens Addition: Adding with and without regrouping GENERAL SCIENCE : Family History Hereditary features Diseases and symptoms

22 SOCIAL STUDIES : Concept of a family Family as a support system(sharing, caring, values) Ideas about relationships, hereditary features Sensitivity to old and physically challenged people HINDI : Literature lesson Khushi hi khushi, lesson-jeet kisaki. Grammar-sabziyon ke naam, sangya. ARABIC : Lesson: 1-(Orange book). In the House. Speak Arabic at home. Arabic poem -My Family. Pronouns,Verbs,Nouns(Genders and Numbers) MORAL SCIENCE : SHARING: A poem on treasure. BEING FAITHFUL: The Story of a Little Boy. ISLAMIC STUDIES : Unit B- Chapter 5-The Books of Allah Unit B-Chapter 6-The Shining Treasures Upcoming Events Of The Month- Launching Awareness Campaign on Harmful Effects Of Smoking. Signature Campaign: Sensitizing Adults: Smoking Kills. Special Assembly: Gr. III International Family Day Literary Festival: Celebrating Literature, Enriching Lives Heritage Day: PICTORIAL DEPICTION AND DESCRIPTION Proud of Our Culture, Traditions, Monuments And Objects Talent Day: Tapping Hidden Talent In Vocal Music, Instrumental Music And Dance Reinforcement, Engagement, Exposure, Socialization: Educational Trip To Kidzania

23 THINGS WE DO TO MAKE OUR CHILDREN CONFIDENT READ PROGRAMME Read with Ease And Delight Each month, students will be given READ books to inculcate reading as a habit. Please do encourage your child to read the books and follow-up with the Read Activity as reinforcement, as and when assigned. QUESTION OF THE DAY An integral part of our day s schedule is the questions that create curiosity to know more about the world we are a part of. Every morning, a question is posed to children, and the enthusiasm with which they participate is heartening! ALAMANC Please read the School Almanac to be well-informed of the school policy on leave, evaluation, discipline etc. All the subject teachers numbers are mentioned on Pg 68. HEALTH AND HYGIENE There will be a morning fruit break and later a regular Tiffin break. Do send fruit every day for the fruit break. We would like to encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits. Therefore, we request you to plan your child s snack box accordingly. Regular checks of uniform and cleanliness of nails and hair will be conducted to ensure good health and hygiene of students. Ensure that your hands thoroughly before eating food, rubbing eyes etc. WEBZINE THE DPS TRUMPET is a platform for all the artists and writers to exhibit their creativity, either by writing a poem, an article or a drawing on the topic given as per the theme of the month. Students can send their entries as a soft copy to Ms.Champa at champa@dpsdubai.com or they can even give the hard copies to their respective class teachers. The topic is My school is my family. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25th of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony.

24 Write a story, design a poster,pen a poem, juggle with a jingle, create a cartoon on the topic My School is my family. Co-parenting is an approach wherein both school and parent understand the child, and work in tandem with one another for the holistic development of the child. Your meaningful partnership is deeply cherished. Our sincere gratitude to you for your continued support and trust in us. Rep Grade III Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

25 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2015 GRADE IV 'You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.' Greetings everyone! The new academic session has gathered full momentum and our students have settled in Grade IV. The month of April went off smoothly with a variety of 'ice-breaker' activities that have helped students ease their anxieties related to a new session beginning! It is a pleasure to see these young children develop a sense of responsibility in the process of learning. For DPS Dubai, as our visionary Principal ma'am rightly puts it, 'Each Child Matters'. That is the reason why we believe and follow the CBSE-i curriculum, which in its very essence, ensures holistic development of learners. Learning by 'doing' and through 'enquiry', empowers learners to construct meaning. Relevance to real life and cross-curricular connections make learning more meaningful. It prepares learners to be global citizens. It makes them confident and independent, and nurtures their talents. Our teachers are committed to provide a joyous learning with effective teaching.

26 'The Mum Special' Month The month of May is dedicated to mothers around the world. On the beautiful occasion of Mother's Day, we have planned some activities that speak of family bond and mother's unconditional love. We are sure that you will cherish these moments lifelong. THEME FOR THE MONTH : Family According to the CBSE-i curriculum, the theme for the month is Family. The subjects and activities will be integrated with the theme of the month. Students will be facilitated to appreciate connections that learning makes across subjects. READ Program: To inculcate good reading habits in our children, books will be given under READ programme.

27 Assemblies: The theme-based assemblies help the students to inculcate good habits, motivate and build confidence among them, help to focus and link with the themes curriculum and activities. It helps students to be aware of the world around them. SYLLABUS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY Literature- Jeannie s Amber Beads Language-Pronoun - Personal, relative, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, interrogative Alliteration - investigate the impact of imagery and figurative language in poetry, including alliteration and simile, e.g. as... as...; compare and contrast poems and find the poetic features. My Own Dictionary- favourite words, their meaning and origin; words with prefixes and suffixes (familiar with/learnt earlier); words with common letter strings but different pronunciations Place Value: Numbers beyond thousand, Read and write numbers in numerals and words. Expand the number with respect to place value. Comparing numbers. Estimating numbers to nearest tens and hundreds. English- Maths- G.SC- Life processes growth, nutrition and reproduction Sense organs

28 Chapter 7 -Family Types of Families, Games, Sensitivity to physically challenged people Family values and roles UAE S.St- My Family Literature-lesson-Jo koi na kar saken, lesson-bacchon kee duniya, Grammar- kahaani lekhan,ginati,saptah ke din,mahino ke naam, Les COPAINS :presenter une personne et decrire un objet. Le verbe etre.les articles indefinis.les pronoms sujets.le pluriel des noms. les adjectifs Lesson 6 - Being Brave The Story of a Boy. Unit B-Chapter 1- Prophet Ibraheem s Children : The story of Prophet Ismaeel Unit B-Chapter 2 : Prophet Ibraheem s children : The Story of Prophet Ishaq SST- Hindi- French- M.SC- I.ST- Arabic- Lesson :13 In the Grand Mother s House.

29 Telephone conversation in Arabic between family members. Learn the use of verbs in a sentence. Learn the use of singular and plural nouns, Genders. Arabic Poem: Obedience towards parents. Students understand the importance of love and respect among the family.(video clip) Assignment: Write 5 sentences about your family in Arabic. Assessment: Reading the Lesson.(FA for learning) Activity. Write a sentence by using new words about your family. Computer- Theory-More About Windows 7 and Lab-Word pad Up Coming Events Of The Month- 1) Launching Awareness Campaign On Harmful Effects Of Smoking. Signature Campaign: Sensitizing Adults Smoking Kills. 2) Assembly: Family values and traditions Global Family- Making our world a better place to live. 3) Literary Festival: Celebrating Literature, Enriching Lives 4) Heritage Day: Proud Of Our Culture Traditions, Monuments And Objects 5) Crunching Numbers: Math Talent Search Examination 6) Talent Day: Tapping Hidden Talent In Vocal Music, Instrumental Music And Dance

30 CLP The e-means of communication The parents are welcome to send their feedback and queries to the teachers and the Class Rep through the CLP. Please Note the Following:- Students must wear the proper washed and neatly ironed school uniform every day. Kindly ensure that hair and nails are clean at all times. Untrimmed nails pose a danger of injury and infection. Books to be sent to the school according to the time-table given to the children. Students must submit their assignments or practice work on time. Tiffin breaks are considered important for the child at school. Kindly continue to send fruit and snack that are healthy and tasty as well. WEBZINE THE DPS TRUMPET is a platform for all the artists to exhibit their creativity either by writing a poem, an article or a drawing on the topic given as per the theme of the month. Students can send their entries as a soft copy to Ms.Champa at champa@dpsdubai.com or they can even give the hard copies to their respective class teachers. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25th of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony. Write a story, design a poster,pen a poem, juggle with a jingle, create a cartoon on the topic Family Values and Tradition.

31 It is our constant endeavour to make learning enjoyable and fruitful for our bright and energetic students. Looking forward to a constructive partnership in nurturing our students. With Warm Regards, Rep Grade IV Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

32 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER MAY 2015 GRADE 5 April showers bring May flowers. Most people are familiar with this saying. The month of May is filled with the sounds of birds, the smell of fresh flowers and summer breezes from time to time. The month marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer. The DPS family is working joyously. We are already into the full swing of classes, programs, activities and special events. Assessments are going as per the schedule. Last month, at Investiture ceremony we saw our proud, confident students walking the aisle to take charge of their new responsibilities. They were invested with different posts. Tarun Rawat took the oath as the Head Boy and Itisha Dalal as Head Girl from the Junior school. The month of May is very special to us as it gives us oppurtunity to acknowledge the endless love and affection of the most beautiful creation of God, MOTHER

33 THEME OF THE MONTH A person who is called successful in life is a person who has a happy family. Family is important to everyone in the world. "Family isn't whose blood you have. It's about who you care about". Each person has a different and unique family in their heart. Family holds an unchangeable place. The strong role which family plays, family's communication, and its support are the three main reasons that make family so important. Students this month will be taught the value of family through different activities. SYLLABUS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2015 General science Interdependence in Nature 1. Ecosystem 2. Dependence on abiotic factors 3. Dependence on biotic factors 4. Interdependence for food 5. Food chain and web Evolution of life

34 English Literature- A Rare Species of Uncle Language- Verb & object, Apostrophe- Contractions + Possessive Suggested Reading-The Puppy Sister by SE Hinto Hindi Lesson Hum Bharat kee beti hain Baba Amte Grammar Kriya Ke bhed Kaal aur uske bhed Informal Patra Lekhan, Vilom Shabd Maths Whole numbers up to 10 millions Read and write numbers beyond 10,000 Numbers to 10 million Place value Number banes and Numerals Explain the number with respect to place value Compare numbers. Rounding off numbers the nearest thousand. Estimating sum, difference, products Social Studies Global family- unity in diversity Migration and immigration Relationships across borders Ways of recreation Dignity of labour

35 Computer Chapter 4 Features of MS Word Islamic Studies Surat-un-naba-- Lessons 1,2,-- Creating awareness of the signs of the last day. Recitation of verses of Quran. The story of Prophet lut (a.s)-- Narrate the significance of the story of prophet Lut. Explain about the people of Sodom and locate the dead sea. Moral Science Lesson 5 : Being Self Reliat : The story of a Woman French Les alphabets Les nombres d' un a cent Grammaire -ER verbes (regulier) et verbes irregulier Activite Faites l' carte d'identite Arabic د Lesson:25 Open Simsim.Text book exercises. Arabic conversation (Going with your family to the market,) Grammar: Pronouns, Subject and Predicate. Arabic Poem: Status of Mother. Activity. Story telling

36 Monthly activities Launching Awareness Campaign on Harmful Effects Of Smoking. Signature Campaign: Sensitizing Adults - Smoking Kills Assemblies: The theme-based assemblies help the students to inculcate good habits, motivate and build confidence among them, help to focus and link with the themes curriculum and activities. It helps students to be aware of the world around them. English activity Students will write an interesting article on Ivan- the mall gorilla keeping in mind the important guidelines for article writing. Math Activity Indian and International system of numbering - Research on 7 and 8 numerals Collecting news items from News paper/ magazines having 7 and 8 digit numbers and expressing these numbers in Indian and International system of Numbering SSt Activity: Find out your BMI using online programme ( linked to maths)

37 READ Program To inculcate good reading habits in our children, books will be given under READ program. Experiential learning Program Students will get hands on experience of the concepts taught in science and maths through the Kits provided to them under our Experiential Learning program. This develops motor skills and also helps in deeper understanding of the concept. Practice work A schedule is set for this and accordingly the home work is given. The child is expected to submit the assignments on time. CLP The e-means of communication The parents are welcome to send their feedback and queries to the teachers and the Class Rep through the CLP. o The school timing is from 7:45 am -1:45 pm. Students should reach by 7:30 am. Please collect the bus driver s number in case of an emergency. o To encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits, we request you to plan your child s snack box accordingly. o For absence from class, please send an application on an A4 size sheet to the class teacher. o Please use the almanac to bridge the gap between the school and the parents. The almanac must be brought daily to school. o Please call the teacher during the time slot allotted, after the school hours. In case of any urgent issue to be sorted out, you may seek a prior appointment with the class teacher by filling in the requisition slip (available at the reception).

38 o Students using their own transport can be collected from the junior activity room in the afternoon. Please ensure that you have the gate pass o Books to be sent to the school according to the time table given to the children. o The Academic Window & Diagnostic Work book to be kept in school and will be sent home as and when required. o For the P.E classes children must wear white shoes and House uniform. o Children must submit their assignments or practice work on time. o Please make sure that children cultivate the habit of reading books and practice handwriting at home. We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to all of you for your endless support and confidence. Let us continue this session with the same spirit and zeal. Enjoy each and every moment with your child, spend quality time with them and do inculcate good values and habits for a better tomorrow. Rep Grade V Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

39 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI GRADE III NEWSLETTER for the month of JUNE, 2015 Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of June! This has been a very exciting term. The month of May was eventful with several fun filled activities. It has been a great learning experience for our students since they enhanced their knowledge through hands on activities. SOME IMPORTANT DAYS OF THE MONTH DATE IMPORTANT DAY 5 th World Environment Day 14 th World Blood Donor Day REMARK To encourage worldwide awareness and action for the environment. It also serves as the People s Day for doing something positive for the environment. The campaign will increase awareness about why timely access to safe blood and blood products is essential for all countries as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent maternal deaths. 15 th Father s Day It is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. 21 st World Music Day The event is also known as Fête de la Musique. This day is held on the mid-summer solstice and all concerts and events are free and accessible to the public.

40 THEME OF THE MONTH AND SYLLABUS: According to the CBSE-i curriculum, the theme for the month is Animals. The subjects and activities will be integrated with the theme of the month. Students will be facilitated to appreciate connections that learning is linked to all subjects.. Relevance to real life and cross-curricular connections make learning more meaningful. It prepares learners to be global citizens. It makes them confident and independent, and nurtures their talents. Our teachers are committed to provide a joyous learning with effective teaching, which is the mission of our school. Topics to learn ENGLISH: Literature : Padmini the Princess, A Frog in a Well Language: Main Verbs-Base, past and past participle Creative Writing Based on the correct usage of the three forms and Report on endangered animals after research project. Reading Comprehension-Story excerpt from Black Beauty: MATHEMATICS : Addition continued: Add multiples of tens and hundreds mentally. Commutative property of addition Addition Problem solving presented through pictures and verbal description. Making addition stories and solving word problems.

41 GENERAL SCIENCE: Animal Life Classification of animals based on feeding habits, habitat, body covering Birds SOCIAL STUDIES : Migration of Animals Animals as resources- dairy, poultry, fishery, leather, sericulture UAE-The Camel HINDI : Literature: Lesson- Baat pate kee,lesson kya karein, Grammar: ling,vachan,vilom, Apathith gadhyansh, ARABIC : Lesson : At the Fruit Seller Shop. Greetings in Arabic. Talk about Domestic Animals in Arabic. Story: The Clever Fox. Arabic poem- The Sparrow. New words given in the lesson(dictation) Prepositions. ISLAMIC STUDIES : Unit B-Chapter 3- When Fire Doesn't Burn Unit B-Chapter 5-The Hardest Test MORAL SCIENCE : SENSE OF DISCRIMINATION: The Story of a Choice.

42 THINGS WE DO TO MAKE OUR CHILDREN CONFIDENT READ PROGRAMME Read with Ease And Delight Each month, students will be given READ books to inculcate reading as a habit. Please do encourage your child to read the books and follow-up with the Read Activity as reinforcement, as and when assigned. English: Hindi: One book QUESTION OF THE DAY An integral part of our day s schedule is the questions that create curiosity to know more about the world we are a part of. Every morning, a question is posed to children, and the enthusiasm with which they participate is heartening! WEBZINE Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25 of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony. Topic for webzine for June is : _HONOUR THE ANIMAL WORLD FORTHCOMING EVENTS OF THE MONTH 1. Launching Campaign To Save The Mighty Creatures: Save The Elephants 2. Champions in the Making: Inter School Swimming Gala 3. Assembly: 4. Respecting and Taking Care of Animals(Understanding What Is Veterinary Science) 5. Math o magic: Math Quiz 6. Busy Bees: Spell Bee 7. Bonding Time: Family Day 8. Assembly: Animal Planet- Documenting Animal Intelligence 9. First PTM.

43 Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts Rep Grade III Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

44 DELHI PRIVATESCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2015 GRADE IV Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Dear Parents, We welcome you all to the bright and sunny month of June. As we successfully complete the initial months of the first term., our little ones are eagerly waiting for the summer break to meet their grandparents, uncle, aunts and their cousins. As the theme of the month is Animals, we will be integrating all the subjects and activities done during the month of June with the theme. Theme of the month Animals Animals are the most varied living things on the planet, they evolved and adapted to their surroundings more than a billion years ago.animals make up at least three-quarters of all the species on Earth, and they are distinguished from plants and other organisms by their ability to move. Even tiny animals have muscles and therefore can get around-to find food or to get away from enemies.

45 Syllabus of the Month English- Literature - Saving the Sparrow Poem-The Snake. Language- Tenses-Simple, Continuous, Perfect- Present, Past, Future Explore the past, present and future tenses of verbs. Practice with varying tenses within texts, e.g. in dialogue Onomatopoeia Poetry Composition Comprehension (newspapers and magazines): Read to check punctuations and syntax in a given text. Choose and compare words to strengthen the impact of writing, including some powerful verbs. Maths- Addition & Subtraction Addition with regrouping, Estimating sum Subtraction Estimating difference Money Bills using addition and subtraction Number patterns Problem Solving using addition and subtraction, SST- Migration of animals Animals as resources- dairy, poultry, fishery, leather, sericulture UAE SST- The Camel

46 G.SC- Classification of animals -vertebrates Animal behaviour and adaptations Animal groups Care for birds and animals Hindi- Literature-Literature-lesson-Hum bhi vaapas aayenge, lesson Chatur charvaha, Grammar- Visheshan,Kaal aur kriya,,anuched mera priy pashu, main aur me kaa prayog,hai aur hain ka prayog French-Lesson 4: Devinez Lesson 5 :Dans la classe I.ST- Unit B-Chapter 3- Prophet Ya qoub and his Beloved son Unit B-Chapter 4- ProphetYousuf : A Leader in Egypt M.SC- Being Sincere:About a Sportsman Caring for the Environment: A Poem on Trees Arabic : Lesson No:14 Come to Amuse. Arabic conversation on differentiation of domestic and wild animals. Arabic Poem on Animals Video clips on Animals and its Pets. Story: The Clever Monkey. Link between chapter free expressions of idea. Watching a movie about the lesson. New words given in the lesson (Dictation). Grammar: Parts of speech, Nominal sentence and verbal sentence. Interrogative. Assignment: Write 5 sentences about your favorite animal. Assessment: SA for the lesson.

47 Computer- Chapter-6(LOGO) Repeat and Print Command in Logo Upcoming Programme in Academics 1. PISA Programme To enhance and reinforce the topics taught,the PISA programme will be conducted before the end of the term. Details of the same will be shared with the parents and students shortly. 2. Summer Assignment To enhance concepts and reinforce the topics taught, an objective test paper will be uploaded on the CLP. Details will be shared with the parents and students. 3. Summer Surprise - To stay connected with academics during the summer,we have planned a Summer Surprise for our dear students. R.E.A.D: To inculcate reading habits in our children, books will be given under the R.E.A.D programme. Activities will be conducted based on the books which help students to enhance the four main language skills. Upcoming Events: 1) Launching Campaign : Save The Majestic Tigers 2) Champions in the Making: Inter School Swimming Gala 3) Special Assembly: World Environment Day - We can be the change 4)Future Forward II, Busy Bees:- Spell Bee 5) Bonding Time:Cultural Heritage Day 6)First PTM Webzine Our school s e-magazine is an interesting platform available on our CLP for students as well as parents to express their creativity in the form of jokes, articles, poem, short stories, recipes, etc. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25 of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the Scholar Badge Ceremony.

48 Topic for webzine for Grades I-IV for June is HONOUR THE ANIMAL KINGDOM Looking forward to a constructive partnership in nurturing our students. With Warm Regards, Rep Grade IV Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

49 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI GRADE V NEWSLETTER for the month of JUNE 2015 DEAR PARENTS/ STUDENTS, The time is flying by! I know you feel it, too. Two months of the school year are already over which means summer vacation is round the corner. Lots of work to do before that comes our way! First round of SA s and FA s are almost over. Hope you have started compiling the portfolios wherein you can file all your assessment papers, diagnostic worksheets and enrichment papers. Remember to do all the follow up work in order to reinforce the concepts. As we all are aware Portfolio also carries marks, so please maintain it properly and submit it to your class teacher when asked. FA s also include activities, group work and project work which teachers conduct in the classes. These activities are marked. Please make certain that your child participates in these activities and submit them on time.

50 Additionally, we believe that your child's education is a shared responsibility between the staff and the parents and we therefore encourage and value your full support and cooperation. Mission Of the school The partnership is the key to building on the many successes already achieved. At DPS we understand that we are all different and that celebration of difference is important to ensure that everyone feels happy, valued and included. At Delhi Private School we ensures that children are happy and achieve their full potential. With this in mind we work extremely hard at the school to make sure all our children enjoy teaching and learning. Curriculum provision is at the heart of any successful school. We at DPS, DUBAI follow CBSE-i Curriculum. THEME OF THE MONTH: ANIMALS We will be doing the activities related to our theme in all the subjects and the subjects will be integrated along with the theme of the month. Students will be facilitated to appreciate connections that learning is linked to all subjects.. Relevance to real life and cross-curricular connections make learning more meaningful. It prepares learners to be global citizens. Syllabus followed in the month of June in each subject is as follows: ENGLISH Literature The Piper of Manas

51 Language-Subject verb Agreement,Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Write a book review. MATHS Basic operations (Additions, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division) on the large numbers Order of operations _DMAS (Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction) Solve single and multi-step word problems (all four operations) Use brackets to order operations and understand the relationship between the four operations. Estimate and approximate when calculating to the nearest round number. General science Classification of animals and birds- 1. Vertebrate and invertebrate 2. based on feeding habits, habitat, body covering, methods of reproduction, body temperature, hours of activity. Social studies Protection of wild life in their natural habitat( Bio reserves, parks) Endangered and extinct species Sensitivity towards animals and their needs, avoiding cruelty Hindi Literature-Do maatayein, poem samay mulyavaan hain, Grammar Sarvnaam aur uske ke bhed, viram chinh,apathith gandyansh,

52 Anuched-Pashuoon kee Dekhbhaal, French French- Verbe etre - to be Moral science Lesson 1: Having self-control Lesson 2: Having self-respect Lesson 5: Being self reliant Computer: Lesson 10 : Flow chartin Islamic studies: The battle of Uhud-- Discuss the causes and effects of battle of Uhud. Arabic: ARABIC Lesson - The escaped Lion. * Text book exercises. * Arabic conversation at zoo. * Grammar: * Pronouns, Subject and Predicate. * Arabic poem related to the theme of the month. * Arabic Story: The lion. * Assignment: Make a small story about the Lion in Arabic. * Assessment: SA for the lesson. * Activity.Make a list of the Animals which are very useful to the society. * Parts of speech- Noun verbs prepositions. * Sentence & word * Masculine & Feminine. * Singular & plurals

53 Assemblies and activities for the month WEBZINE THE DPS TRUMPET is a platform for all the artists to exhibit their creativity either by writing a poem, an article or a drawing on the topic given as per the theme of the month. This month s Topic for grade 5 will be given to you by Ms Champa. Students can send their entries as a soft copy to Ms.Champa at champa@dpsdubai.com or they can even give the hard copies to their respective class teachers. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25th of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony. We thank you for your continuous support and confidence in us. Representative Coordiantor HM (Primary) (Grade 5)

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55 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI GRADE III NEWSLETTER for the Month of September, 2015 Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. Dear Parents, Welcome to the beginning of what promises to be an exceptional session! At this time of year, there is great anticipation of what is to come. We trust that the summer vacations gave many opportunities to rest, reenergize and re- connect with family and friends. These vacations must have been refreshing and rejuvenating for you all. We appreciate your support as your child enters our doors and learns and grows throughout the year. Let s all commit to have an outstanding term, setting everyone up for success. We warmly welcome the new members to the family. SOME IMPORTANT DAYS OF THE MONTH DATE IMPORTANT REMARK DAY 5th Teachers day Teacher s Day is celebrated as a symbol of tribute and honor to the contribution made by teachers to the society.

56 THEME OF THE MONTH AND SYLLABUS: As per the CBSE-i curriculum, the theme of the month is Plants. Health is a matter which affects not only each one of us as individuals but also the community in which we live. As health is wealth, we need to know all aspects that are part of food and nutrition that includes balanced diet and the functions of each of the nutrients. Through the interwoven approach of the CBSE-i curriculum, subjects are inter linked to give our children a more holistic and fulfilling learning experience. ENGLISH: LanguagePalindromes, Adjectives-Quantity, quality, number, colour, shape Degrees of comparison, Homonyms Reading ComprehensionExcerpt from King Arthur MATHEMATICS: Subtraction: Subtraction with and without carryover Subtract multiples of tens and hundreds mentally Solve subtraction problems presented through pictures and verbal description Making subtraction stories and solving word problems. SOCIAL STUDIES : Different kinds of plants and vegetables grown in different climates Dependence of human beings on plants for everyday life UAE-The date palm GENERAL SCIENCE: Plant and plant diversity Parts of a Plant Photosynthesis

57 HINDI : Literature Lesson -Main hoon rubber Lesson- Gulaab kaa ghamand, Grammar-Visheshan, Saptah ke din, Anuched Mera ghar ISLAMIC STUDIES :Making wudoo right MORAL SCIENCE : Learning from mistakes: The story of a chef. Having devotion: The story of a nurse. COMPUTER : Formatting Text in Word 2013 WEBZINE Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25 of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony. The Topic for month of September is Plants RFID CARD RULES TO BE FOLLOWED The buses will be provided with card readers, where one has to show the card when they enter and leave the bus. For students using own transport and walk-ins-, there are 5 gates in our school, if you consider the IN gate as gate 1 and so on. Gate 2 & 4 will be used for own transport in the morning. Gate 3 will be used for faculty vehicles. These gates along with gate 1 will have card readers placed near the gate. In the morning, only the student will be allowed inside the gate, parents will have to leave the child at the gate. (except KG 1 & Kg 2).

58 No student will be allowed to enter from gate- 5 at any point of time. Student will not be allowed to enter from gate No 1 from 7 to 7:45am. There will be one card reader placed at the main gate and one at the entrance of the sports complex (under discussion). The students are expected to pay Dh.100 per year for RFID. In case of student losing the card, they will have to pay Dh.10 to issue a new card. The RFID card will be used as a library card also. This is true for teachers &students both. In case of change of residence and the bus, new card will be issued at Dh.10 Rep Grade III Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Language Coordinator Principal

59 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI NEWSLETTER FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2015 GRADE IV Dear Student / Parent The School starts now, There are many reasons to say Wow! There are lots of interesting stuff that you would do, Remember There s a star within YOU! We are always there with you, Teamwork will get us through. Remember to be your best, and continue to do your best! Hope you had a wonderful summer break with your family. It surely must have been fun travelling, meeting friends and cousins, enjoying trips and meals. It s time to be back among learning, teachers, activities, friends and fun at school as we continue on our path of joyful and experiential learning in the second term. Upholding the enquiry and skill based CBSE-i curriculum which respects individual learning styles, we aim to promote skill based learning, creative thinking, problem solving skills, effective communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, equip the learner with adequate experience to understand the world around her / him.

60 The CBSE-i theme for the month of September is Plants. Plants are the backbone of all life on Earth and also an essential resource for human well-being. Everything we eat comes directly or indirectly from plants. Plants regulate the water cycle, they help distribute and purify water and above all plants give us oxygen, one of the essential requirements for human life. Students will explore the theme of plants through a variety of activities, across scholastic and co-scholastic subjects. Syllabus of the Month English- Literature 5. Waiting for the Rain 6. Seeds Language- Language- Punctuation Comma, Quotation Marks (Inverted commas and Apostrophe). Use a range of beginning/end-of- sentence punctuation with accuracy. Identify all the punctuation marks and respond to them when reading. Use of commas to mark out meaning within sentences. Use of the apostrophe to show possession. Direct and Indirect Speech Dialogue Writing: Complete the given dialogue; emphasise on the use of vocabulary and varying tenses within texts. Maths- Multiplication: Multiplication facts, Recapitulation of tables (1-20)

61 Multiply mentally with multiples of 10,00,1000 Multiplication by a single-digit and two- digit numbers (using lattice and standard column method). Word problems (up to Four Digits) Use ordered lists and tables to solve problems systematically Relate multiplication with simple ideas of ratio and proportion. Commutative properties to find easier ways to multiply. G.SC- Parts of a plant- roots, leaves, stems and flowers; their function, uses and modification. Flowers Hindi- Literature-lesson Bargad kaa vriksh, Poem Darana kabhi naa janaa, Grammar- Anekarthi shabd, synonyms Auched vriksh-hamare mitra SST- Different kinds of plants and vegetables grown in different climates Dependence of human beings on plants for everyday life UAE-The Date Palm French- L6 - Les amis de Caroline I.ST- Unit C- -Chapter 2- Al Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah Unit C- -Chapter 3 - Building the mosque M.SC- L-9 Being Grateful: a song. Arabic- Lesson No: 14 Come to Amuse. Arabic conversation on plants (Video clips) Arabic poem- I like flowers.

62 New words given in the lesson (Dictation) Grammar: Parts of speech, Nominal sentence and verbal sentence. Interrogative. Prepositions. Assignment: Write 5 sentences in Arabic about a garden which you visited. Assessment: Talk about the garden in Arabic.(FA for learning) Activity. From page 66. Reading: Read pages Upcoming Events: Plants, Our Saviours: Launching Campaign ADOPT A PLANT Special Assembly: 4 I and 4 J Teacher s Day- Teachers Source of Inspiration and Motivation Hindi: (Rang biranga jeevan) Write a paragraph in your own words on Prakriti (nature) and stick a picture of it. English and Arabic activities will be done in 2/3 week of September during subject periods Islamic and Moral Science activity will be held in C.T period English: Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of plants. Inter Class Competition: Moral Science and Islamic Studies: Students will make posters on medicinal values of plants and trees. Medicinal values of Neem, Date Palm, Aloe Vera, Miswak, Ghaf tree etc. to be written on coloured A-4 size paper. The best three posters will be displayed.

63 Arabic: Students will display their verbal skills by reading about plants and trees and build stories. Maths: Interpretation of the bill of school books and uniform issued by the book store. Revisiting some useful pointers 1. Almanac and RFID card must be carried to school every day. 2. Kindly follow-up the day s work regularly with your child at home. 3. Neat and complete uniform, with a timely nail and hair trim ensure smart appearance. (PE uniform to be worn every Tuesday for Grade Assembly and on days of PE periods.) 4. Kindly ensure that the daily school bag is packed according to time-table. As a matter of policy, trolley bags are not permitted as they are difficult to manage on the steps and pose a danger to others. 5. Communication Kindly use the almanac for a two-way communication. We are just a phone call away. In case you wish to call up a teacher, please call up during the time-slots as informed to you already. Please seek a prior appointment in case you wish to meet a faculty member in person. You may send in your queries to the Rep / Coordinator / Class teachers through the CLP as well. Co-parenting, where both school and parent understand the child and work in tandem with one another for a holistic development of the child, is an approach that we are committed to. Your meaningful partnership is deeply cherished. Our sincere gratitude to you for your continued trust and support. Your concerns and suggestions are always welcome.

64 WEBZINE THE DPS TRUMPET is a platform for all the artists to exhibit their creativity either by writing a poem, an article or a drawing on the topic given as per the theme of the month. Students can send their entries as a soft copy to Ms.Champa at champa@dpsdubai.com or they can even give the hard copies to their respective class teachers. Students are encouraged to submit their contributions by the 25th of every month. The contributions must be colourful and informative and relevant to the theme. Any student whose contribution is showcased four times in a year in the webzine, and wins one outstanding prize is eligible for a grand prize at the end of the year during the scholar badge ceremony. Topic for webzine for Grades I-IV for September is Plants our Life Force. Write a story, design poster,pen a poem, juggle with jingle, create a cartoon on the topic Plants our Life Force. So all aboard, we embark on yet another journey!! With Warm Regards, Rep Grade IV Coordinator Language Coordinator Head Mistress (Primary) Principal

65 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI GRADE V NEWSLETTER for the month of, September 2015 Things were not the same Without you It s great To have you back! DEAR PARENTS/ STUDENTS, As we prepare to embark upon our school year I would like to extend a heartfelt Welcome back to all our students and families and hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with friends and loved ones. For our students returning to school, it is a time filled with anticipation and excitement as they prepare to reacquaint themselves with friends. THEME OF THE MONTH: PLANTS We will be doing activities related to our theme in all the subjects and the subjects will be integrated along with the theme of the month. Students will be facilitated to appreciate connections that learning is linked to all subjects.. Relevance to real life and crosscurricular connections make learning more meaningful. It prepares learners to be global citizens.