The Grades 6 and 7 students came back on January 29th from their camp adventure in Oman, Dibba. They participated in activities that included trekking, archery, water sports, rock climbing, survival skills, team building and many more. Stay tuned for the next update where we will showcase the reflections of our students on their camp experience.

The Secondary Update January 31st, 2013

THE GRADE 6,7 MYP CAMP

THE GRADE 6,7 MYP CAMP

THE 2013 DUBAI MARATHON

On Friday the 25th January ,some of our grade 6-8 students were out in full force at the Dubai Standard Char-tered Marathon. The volunteers played an important part in keeping athletes on the run, by handing out wa-ter at the 5km and 37km. They did a fantastic job, encouraging runners while enduring the hot sun. This was a successful C&S activity that students enjoyed being involved in and thanks to Ms. Alder, Ms. Elkady, Ms. McCabe and Ms. Muhtaseb for their supervision!

GRADE 6 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Grade 6B have successfully completed the MYP Computer Technology course. They have completed 2 pro-jects by following the MYP Design Cycle and were able to produce work of good quality. Students learned how to use software such as MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint MS Photostory, Windows Movie Maker, IMovie, KeyNote and so much more. Students have shown commitment and perseverance throughout the course. Congratulations go out to Amirali Rahmanikhalil, Natalia Choudhary, Humza Qureshi, Yolande Cattin, Ananya Antony, Ayah Malas, Zach Baldock and Georgii Shokk.

Unit 1: How can I use the computer to create a user friendly timetable? Area of Interaction: Human Ingenuity

Unit 2: How can I use the computer to create an information resource about my life so far?

Area of Interaction: Health and Social Education

GRADE 6 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Humza’s App

Natalia’s Timetable

Yolande’s Presentation

Amirali’s Timetable

مسابقة المطالعة الذاتية في اللغة العربية للمرحلة المتوسطة والثانوية

لقد أنهينا المرحلة الخامسة من مسابقة المطالعة الذاتية ، التي عقدت يوم األربعاء في السادس عشر من شهر يناير ، وقد أبدى الطالب تقدما ملحوظا في األداء ، فقد كانت الكتب التي قرؤوها أفضل وكذلك طريقة عرض المقروء

ومدته ، وقد حصلنا على النتائج اآلتية:

، وبعد التصويت فاز مشاري.الناصرالصف السابع: تبارى الطالبان محمد حماد ومشاري

الصف الثامن: تبارى الطالب زكريا نايد والطالبة نورا القاسم، وتعادال في األصوات، ثم أعدنا المسابقة األسبوع التالي وكلفناهما بقراءة كتابين جديدين، وبعد التصويت فازت نورا.

وبعد التصويت فازت الطالبة مها .صباغ الصف التاسع: تبارت الطالبتان هيا مصلح ومها

الناصرمشاري صباغمها نورا القاسم

MYP INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS OF PRIMARY STUDENTS

If, as a primary parent, you would like to learn more about school life in secondary and in the MYP, an information session will take place on Tuesday February 12th from at 6:00 pm. It will take place on the 1st floor of the S Building, next to the IT lab. It will be particularly useful for parents of children in Grade 5. If you have any questions, please contact Zena Muhtaseb at zmuhtaseb@jbschool.ae.

Mid-year report cards will be issued out to all of our students on February 12th. Parents will receive details on how to schedule meeting times with their child’s teachers using an appointment website known as “Doodle”. Details on how to book these appointments will be included with the student’s report card. Although this is an opportunity for you to meet the subject teachers to discuss your child’s progress, the student is welcome to join. Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Monday February 25th and Tuesday February 26th from 13.30 – 17.00 hr. The conferences have been scheduled into 10 minute time slots and will be conducted in the classroom of the subject teachers. There will be no ECAs given by teachers on these days. Lessons will finish at 13.00 hours, and students will be dismissed at this time. Students are not allowed to wander around campus. The school buses will operate at normal hours. Students are allowed to leave campus on both days at 13.00 hours with written approval from parents. A permission slip will be handed out with the report card. Please fill in the slip or email the Secondary Office (secondary@jbschool.ae) if you allow your child to leave at 13.00hours. Students who wish to stay at school are expected to study in the library or in the cafeteria where they will be supervised. There will be no supervision provided for students after school and under no circumstances should any child be left at school unsupervised. Buses will leave JBS at 13.15 hours on both days. If your child will not be on the school buses at 13.00hours please inform the Secondary Office as soon as possible.

PARENT—TEACHER CONSULTATIONS

Health and Social Education: How do I take care of myself and others? Nurse Rachel Jex is a trained first aid instructor. She would like to train some of our students in grades 9 to 11 in emergency first aid. Training will include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, recovery position, choking, drowning and first aid kits. Students will be awarded with a certificate from the school stating that they attended and successfully completed the workshop. This course will take place on February 7th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at JBS and is limited to only 12 participants. If you have any further questions about this workshop, please contact Nurse Rachel at rjex@jbschool.ae.

TRAINING IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID

Our MUN team made it safely to Qatar on Tuesday Jan. 29. The students are excited and prepared to discuss, argue, lobby, arm-twist and present to their designated committees their arguments on certain matters. . For further updates please follow http://www.jbschool.ae/mun-in-qatar-2

MODEL UNITED NATIONS UPDATE

“The IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC) is a new qualification that increases access to an IB education and is designed to provide a flexible learning framework tailored by the school to meet the needs of students. It incorporates the educational principles, vision and learner profile of the IB into a unique offering that addresses the needs of students who wish to engage in career-related education. The IBCC encourages these students to benefit from elements of an IB education, through a selection of two or more Diploma Programme courses in addition to a unique IBCC core, comprised of an approaches to learning course, a reflective project, language development and community and service.” (http://www.ibo.org/ibcc/) .

Greenfield Community School (GCS), one of the Taaleem Schools, offers the IBCC Programme. The IBCC Coordinator of GCS will come to JBS on Tuesday February 12th to do a presentation on this programme from 8am-9am. Parents are invited to attend this session, particularly those of grade 9 and 10 students. A session about IBCC will also be given on the same day to our grade 10 students.

IBCC INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS

PERSONAL PROJECT

At this stage, the Grade 10 Students have handed in a draft of their Personal Project report to their supervisors for feedback. The supervisor has also provided them feedback for their draft.. If you have any questions regarding the Personal Project, please contact Ms. Muhtaseb at zmuhtaseb@jbschool.ae.

PP Deadline Item

February 21st, 2013 Meeting 6: Hand in final report (2 copies) and process journal to your su-pervisor. One copy will be assessed and one copy will be for the school li-brary.

March 19th (18.00 hr) Personal Project Exhibition

WORLD SCHOLAR'S CUP

The World Scholar's Cup is an international academic competition, which consists of activities such as debating, creative writing and knowledge quizzes. It has a comprehensive, thematic curriculum that changes from year to year and encourages students to work together in a team. It focuses on collaboration and critical thinking, which are important skills in school and beyond. Participants are encouraged not just to work on their existing strengths and skills, but to discover new ones. The theme for this year will be "A World in Motion". JBS will invite selected students to participate in the World Scholar’s Cup, which will take place on March 29th - 30th. Please note that this time period falls during spring break. During this ECA, Ms. Estekantchi will help students to prepare for the first round. More information for invited students will follow. Please also see the website www.scholarscup.org and contact Ms. Estekantchi (mestekantchi@jbschool.ae) if you have any questions.

K9 Friends at the Dubai Dog Show

K9 Friends has a huge presence at the Dubai Dog Show which will be held February the 8th at the Dubai Sevens ground. They require lots of help with book/merchandise sales, dog walking and donation collections. They also need students to assist the judges in the rings and with the running of registration. Students who are interested in helping out, please see Ms McCabe (jmccabe@jbschool.ae) or email Ms. Jackie at K9 Friends jackrat_ae@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Dubai Cares Walk for Education

Dubai Cares is holding their annual ‘Walk for Education’, on Friday 8th February 2013, to support the provision of quality primary education for children in developing countries. The walk starts from Jumeirah Beach Park (Gate 6) on Jumeirah Beach Road at 9.00 am and covers three kilometres. Registration is at 8.00 am with a 30AED cost. Children under the age of five can participate free of charge. The walk will be followed by fun activities at Jumeirah Beach Park. For further information, please contact Ms. McCabe at jmccabe@jbschool.ae.

Absolute Adventure have designed an outdoor education programme which has a different focus for each grade and has a progressive nature spanning over the five grade groups. Students will be involved in a variety of outdoor adventure activities along with team building exercises and problem solving challenges. The students will participate in activities such as Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Archery and Hiking. During this time the students will acquire and develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, initiative, self-reliance, responsibility, perseverance and commitment. Not only will the students develop practical skills from Absolute Adventure’s professional instructors, but will also learn more about themselves, others and the environment. This programme will provide students with an insight into outdoor adventure in a safe and fun environment, whilst exploring educational theories and philosophies. Students will stay at the Absolute Adventure Campground in Dibba, Oman. G8-10 Students are required to hand in their passports to the Secondary Office on Feb 10th . They are also required to have with them a packed lunch for the bus trip to Dibba, Oman. Carbonated beverages, candy, chocolate and glass bottles are not allowed. Students, who are unable to attend camp, are required to come to school during these days to take part in various activities. If you have any questions, please contact Zena Muhtaseb at zmuhtaseb@jbschool.ae.

G8-10 MYP CAMP ON FEB. 17TH—19TH

ABSOLUTE ADVENTURE KIT LIST

Students do not need new or expensive clothes that will only get wet and dirty. Students should have several changes of clothes and footwear available to them. All gear should be packed in a soft sided sports bag. Students should bring the following... Packed lunch for the bus drive from JBS to Oman Trainers/walking shoes or boots with good grip on sole (Flip-flops not allowed) Underwear Socks Shorts (loose-cut and knee-length) Tracksuit bottoms/sports trousers (NOT DENIM) Base layers, one for every day (e.g. T-shirts or long sleeved shirts) Sweat tops/fleeces Lightweight, waterproof raincoat Hat Sunglasses Sun-cream Water bottle Personal medication (eg. Antihistamines, inhaler, tablets etc.) to be given to teachers Flashlight Small rucksack Insect repellent Old trainers (to get wet) Old shorts/swim shorts Rash vest/t-shirt (to get wet) Swimming costume Towel Plastic bag (for wet kit) Bedding (sleeping bag, bottom sheet, pillow and pillow case) Sleepwear Toiletries (tooth brush, etc...) Insect repellent Camera (optional) Students are not allowed to bring the following: Mobile phones and/or electronics (I-pads, I-pods, etc...) Aerosol deodorants Jewellery