1. AL YASMINA ABU DHABI Connect issue 4
SCHOOL Bloom 2012/2013
Grow
Learn
Nurture
Play
THE SECONDARY
PARTNERSHIP
AL YASMINA SCHOOL STRIVES TO BE AN
OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
SCHOOL, MAXIMISING THE LEARNING
POTENTIAL OF ALL
ALDAR ACADEMIES

2. WELCOME
Welcome to the fouth issue of the Secondary The Secondary PARTnership keeps you up-to-date with
PARTnership for the 2012/2013 academic year. The student activities across the secondary department. It
Secondary PARTnership is the publication for Al also gives Al Yasmina School the chance to celebrate
Yasmina's secondary school and is published eight times progress and achievement and provide more in depth
a year. Look for previous issues on the school website. information to parents on a wide variety of subjects.
We welcome your feedback.
communications@alyasmina.sch.ae
CONTENTS
WELCOME From the HEAD OF SCHOOL 3
Music Department 4
Arabic, Islamic and social studies 6
guest speaker for business studies students 8
accelerated reader programme winners 9
year 9 communications officerS 10
WOW factor winners 11
sporting highlights 12
duke of edinburgh award expedition 14
festive fayre 15
student success 16
world challenge hands for uganda 17
The fouth PARTnership for this academic year
Topics, trends, updates, views and news from the Al Yasmina Secondary Department
Pictured on the cover: BRASS ENSEMBLE: Harrison Crawford and Ramya Iyer perform at the Festive Concert
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3. FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, MR GALE
As one year ends and another begins it is appropriate that we
contemplate what we have achieved and consider the promise
of what is to come. The two-faced god Janus, after which the
month of January is named, was, after all, a god of beginnings
and endings.
Looking back, we see new staff and students settling in during
September. We see a really positive ADEC inspection report in
October, and a wonderfully inclusive celebration of National
Day in December. FOY had great success with their inaugural
Festive Fayre, and the Music Department rounded off the year
nicely with their Festive Concert .
New and better ways of connecting with the school
community are a priority in the coming year. A key platform
will be the new School Communicator which will go live at the
end of the month, replacing email as the primary means of
communication.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Diane We also have students in Years 9 and 11 making options
Crawford for the work she has done establishing the School choices. This is a critical time for them to consider their
Communicator and the Secondary Partnership. Her time with futures. We have started recruiting staff for the new school
the school has been invaluable and we wish her well as she year in September. We look forward to the selection process
returns to New Zealand. and seeing what potential new staff can bring to the school.
Full details will be communicated to parents once the process
is completed.
My New Year’s aspirations for the school are not negotiable
and we are clear about the way ahead. I very much look
forward to sharing those aspirations with you in coming
editions of the Secondary Partnership.
“Time is an equal opportunity
employer. Each human being
has exactly the same number
of hours and minutes every
WISHING HER WELL: Mr Gale and Mrs Crawford day. Rich people can’t buy
more hours. Scientists can’t
We have just released the Year 11 mock exam results, and invent new minutes. And you
Years 12 and 13 have been sitting more external examinations.
This is a crucial time for students in examination classes. As I
can’t save time to spend it on
told students at a recent assembly, “time is of the essence”. another day’’
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4. TERM ENDS ON A
HIGH NOTE FOR MUSIC
DEPARTMENT T
It is probably only when you get all of Al Yasmina’s musicians
together in one room that you can fully appreciate the depth and
breadth of talent being nurtured in the Music department.
This would have been obvious to the many family members
and friends who attended the Festive Concert at the end of
last term. The audience was treated to a diverse range of
performance from four choirs (both junior and senior), the
senior orchestra, the Al Yasmina Singers, the primary string
orchestra, two brass ensembles, the flute choir, the saxophone
ensemble, the primary clarinet ensemble, and piano soloists.
The department has gone from strength to strength since its
early days. Curriculum Team Leader Mrs Hudson has been
there since the beginning and is thrilled with the progress
which has been made. She says there is a huge advantage in Al
Yasmina being a through school (FS1-Year 13), as the primary
school music teachers can “shape” the students, knowing what
secondary teachers are looking for. Talent can be spotted early,
encouraged, and followed through in the secondary school.
At secondary level, the department has two full-time teachers
– Mrs Hudson and Miss Macleod – but they are supported by
a team of itinerant instrumental teachers who are employed
by Aldar Academies Music Service. There is no shortage of
opportunities for the school’s musicians to display their talents.
On the last Thursday of every month the department holds
a recital in the old uniform shop, just off the atrium. This
gives students, mostly soloists, the opportunity to get used to
performing in front of an audience.
“I use it as good practice for
my GCSE and A-level students
because they have to do
performance recitals for their
exams.” - Mrs Hudson
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Al Yasmina Singers is invitation-only for advanced singers,
comprising male and female voices, students and staff.
The group currently numbers about 25. The senior choir
is open to anyone who would like to come along and sing,
and numbers about 60. The senior orchestra is open to any
instrumentalists, providing they can read music.
The big events for the Music Department are the Festive
Concert in December and the Spring Concert, to be held on
March 20 this year. “These are whole school events and are
where we showcase our music ensembles.” Some of the
items from the concerts are also performed at end of term
assemblies so that the rest of the school can hear and share
what the Music Department has been up to.
Such is the popularity of the school’s musicians that they are
often asked to perform off-campus, with the weeks leading
up to Christmas proving particularly busy. Senior singers are
invited by Yas Links Golf Club each year to sing carols, and a
number of hotels also invited them along last year to share
their talent. “I think our reputation is starting to build.”
This is evidenced by an annual invitation from the Abu
Dhabi Music and Arts Festival (ADMAF) for students to take
part in workshops each March run by visiting professional
musicians.
Last month, six students from Al Yasmina auditioned. Those
who are successful will get to join talented students from
other Abu Dhabi schools to compose a piece of music with
the input of a professional, and then perform it at a Young
Artists Day concert on March 9.
However, the core business of any school department is
getting its students successfully through external exams,
and the Music department is no exception. While the number
of students who see their future in music is small, it is
growing. There are 10 GCSE students in Year 10, five in Year
11, and a total of six taking music for A-levels – two in Year
12 and four in Year 13. At all these levels, the students must
continue to develop their skills in listening and analysis,
composing, and performing. “The numbers are starting to
grow,” Mrs Hudson says. She has high hopes for the current
Year 9.
“They’re a talented year group.”
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PROJECT AIMS
TO MAKE ALDAR
ACADEMIES’ ARABIC
THE BEST
Al Yasmina’s Arabic department has been working on a
development project across the Aldar Academies schools, with
the aim of making the subject “a most outstanding feature”
at the schools. An important part of the project is the Arabic
Education Development Conference scheduled for the start of
next term. It will involve a range of speakers, including those
from the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) and the Ministry of
Education who have played a key role in the development of the
Arabic curriculum in the UAE, said Mr Abu Saleh, Curriculum
Team Leader for Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies.
“The goal is to find ways forward to
make the learning and teaching of
Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Studies
outstanding as compared to any other
schools.”
Mr Abu Saleh is one of four representatives from Aldar
Academies schools who have been working on the development
project. “We have already planned for 2012-2015. The
conference will take us beyond that,” he said. ”We will be
sharing best practice across the cluster. The theme is teachers
leading teachers.”
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PEACE: THE THEME AHEAD OF PROPHET
MUHAMMED’S BIRTHDAY (PBUH)
Peace was the theme for Islamic Studies students in the lead-up to the commemoration
of Birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) on January 24. “The focus has been on how to
make peace in daily life and how Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance,” said Mr Abu
Saleh, Curriculum Team Leader for Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies.
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have also prepared colourful displays and models illustrating
UAE geography, history and heritage. These can be seen outside the Arabic department on
the first floor.
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SOLE TRADER OFFERS TIPS TO YEAR 10
BUSINESS STUDIES STUDENTS
"You have to be patient and don't expect to be a millionaire
in your first year."
Nasser Alameddin was a teenager when he first thought Mr Alameddin's first shop in Musaffah was near a number of
about running his own business. The idea stayed with him schools, but this work decreased as many of the schools set
for the next 30 years as he honed his trade, working as a up their own reprographics centres. He decided to move shop
customer services engineer servicing photocopiers and as an after a year and to expand his business services to include
electrical engineer in Kuwait and then Jordan. He now has printing on a range of marketing material.
his own thriving business in Musaffah, offering photocopy and
printing services, which include printing on items such as "Location is very important. Customers begin to know and visit
ties, t-shirts, cups and tiles. me and I am able to build a relationship with my customer
base who then become repeat customers." Mr Alameddin said
Mr Alameddin, who shared his tips for operating as a sole he saved money to start his business, deciding that being a
trader with Year 10 Business Studies and Economics students sole trader would allow him to challenge and improve himself.
on the final day of last term, told them that having a solid Not having to manage staff has both benefits and drawbacks.
financial platform, the relevant experience and access to good But with his business expanding, he is looking to take on his
suppliers were key success factors, along with having a good first employee within the next six months.
relationship with a sponsor and finding the right location
for premises. Being au fait with the legal requirements for He told the students that in the first year he covered his costs,
establishing a business in the UAE was also crucial, Mr in the second year he made a small profit and in the third year
Alameddin said, along with having the appropriate budget set he started to make a larger profit.
aside for this.
"You have to be patient and don't expect to be a millionaire in
Market research was also important and he spent two years your first year. Sometimes I do get fed up, but I don't let that
carefully scrutinising the market before opening his business. get me down. I look forward and stay positive."
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READING PROGRAMME A BIG HIT: from left (standing) is Gina Cantelmi, Reem Ibsais, Zara Woodrow, Aran Quintana, Katherine Hill. From left
(sitting) is Fadhel Barakat, Nour Barjes, Fehim Korkmaz, Mariah Wu Chan, Natasha Callow and Mehek Mather. Absent: John Alley.
ARAN TOPS YEAR 7 READING PROGRAMME
Despite stiff competition, Aran Quintana emerged last term’s The successful students were given period seven off to watch a
winner among Year 7 students in the Accelerated Reader film and eat pizza. The points tally is now wiped clean and the
Programme, with Katherine Hill taking the award for Most competition kicks off again for term two.
Progress.
The 12 winners from term one were:
Aran read an impressive 24 books, earning him 341.5 points,
while Katherine was nominated by her class teacher as having
made the most progress with her reading.
Highest scorers Most Progress
The year group is piloting the research-based programme, Aran Quintana Katherine Hill
which encourages students to develop a passion for reading and
develop their skills as active readers.
Gina Cantelmi Fadhel Bakarat
Nour Barjes Fehim Korkmaz
Students are given a range of books to choose from and Mehek Mather Natasha Callow
take part in a quiz to test their comprehension skills after Zara Woodrow Reem Ibsais
completing each book. Points are awarded to students each John Alley Mariah Wu Chan
time they win a quiz and these points are exchanged for prizes.
English teacher Miss Walsh says the programme is also a
useful tracking and monitoring tool which tests a student’s
basic language and literacy skills, ensuring their range of books “The programme has really
is appropriate. fostered and nurtured a love of
“The programme has really fostered and nurtured a love of reading and a competitive edge
reading and a competitive edge among the students.” among the students.” - Miss Walsh
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YEAR 9 EXPERIENCE SCHOOL LIFE
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
There’s every chance parents will be greeted at reception by a Year 9 student some
time this year, as they take turns in a new Student Communications Officer role.
The community service/work experience fits neatly with the year group’s PSHCEE
curriculum on careers and follows a successful trial at the school.
Each student will spend one day per year in both a front-of-house and behind-
the-scenes role -- greeting visitors, supporting administration staff, and carrying
out important duties for all staff, students and parents at the school. At the end
of each day the student is given feedback from administration staff and awarded
house points for outstanding service.
Hamdan was up first, with Safarat currently taking on the role. They will be
followed by Khalidiya, Gurm, Muroor and finally Jaziera. “Year 9 has made a
positive impact and I have seen students raising their profile across the wider
school community,” says Year 9 Leader Miss Waggett. “This role provides students
with a sense of ownership, not only by being involved in the running of Al Yasmina,
but also being the face of the student body to visitors and parents.
“It also endows students with a wealth of experience when applying for work and
further education. I am very pleased to hear that students have enjoyed it so much
and that they are excited to perform the role.” Miss Waggett says the role is run
very successfully in UK schools and she envisages it will have the same positive
impact on Al Yasmina students.
Mrs Arkley, who oversees the students, says the Student Communications Officers
are “absolutely invaluable” to secondary and primary reception. “It has enabled
the school to function in a much more proficient manner, and allowed students
to get a better understanding of the workings of the school. “We have also gained
an insight into the ethics and goals of the students who have so far taken part.
Personally, we have been absolutely thrilled with their attitude and behaviour.”
“It’s been good,” says Safarat student Talha Syed after a day in the job. “I enjoyed
working with the staff and it was nice to experience a job life and being away from
school life. I have learned that you need to manage your time carefully, plan ahead
and be pro-active.”
Lamya Al-Yazdi enjoyed helping out and interacting with parents and students, but
“it’s very hard work and not as easy as I thought”.
A DAY AT THE OFFICE: from the top is Omar Abul Ata,
Lamya Al-Yazdi and Talha Syed.
“It also endows students with a wealth of experience
when applying for work and further education.”- Miss Waggett
“I enjoyed working with the staff and it was nice to experience a job
life and being away from school life. I have learned that you need to
manage your time carefully, plan ahead and be pro-active.” - Talha Syed
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11. FADHILA WINNER
FOR THE SECOND
TIME
For the second year running Year 11 student Fadhila Al
Asmawi was named WOW Factor winner at the end of a fun-
filled, talent-rich show last month.
Over 40 students auditioned through heats, with a full range
of talent on show - singers, musicians, comedians, group
acts and dancers.
Staff even took part in a Gangnam-style themed dance which
was a hit with the students!
Judges Kenny and Accalia from Radio 2’s breakfast show
had a tough job but finally named Fadhila the winner with
her acoustic rendition of The Power of Love, and Year 7
students Declan Ball and Laura Webster the runners-up for
their duet.
“All three students were fantastic and we cannot believe
Declan and Laura are only in Year 7!”
Of Fadhila, the judges said: “What a fantastic performance
with such talent - this is a recording artist of the future!”
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PE LESSONS GET A
MAKEOVER
Al Yasmina is taking a leading role in implementing changes in the
way PE is taught in Abu Dhabi schools. It hosted a training day for PE
teachers at schools throughout the capital, lead by UK company Create
Development, which provides teachers with the inspiration and tactics
to change the way they teach and students learn. Director of Sport Mr
Smith says the training day explored creative development within physical
education.
"The aim of the training day was to re-evaluate the way PE is taught
within schools," he says. "The course was practically based to show what
accelerated learning can take place while developing the whole child in a
fun, imaginative way." Al Yasmina's PE department organised the course
and invited teachers from other schools because it wants to promote the
future structure of teaching PE throughout Abu Dhabi, Mr Smith says. "I
want Al Yasmina to be at the forefront of this and to show our school as
one that embraces new ideas and sets the standards for PE within Abu
Dhabi."
“I want Al Yasmina to be in the forefront of this and to show our
school as one that embraces new ideas and sets the standards for
the PE within Abu Dhabi” - Mr Smith
THE CHALLENGER RUN
On Saturday January 26 , the three of us had an early start - 3am to be more precise. Over the
past six weeks we had trained for the 8K Challenger Run, organised by World Challenge to
help us raise funds for our expedition to Uganda in July 2013. The training included running
together at the Yas Marina Circuit every Tuesday, as well as doing our own individual training.
It was without a doubt a very challenging experience, considering the fact that none of us are
the most athletic people! The run was held at The Pavilion at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai,
with the course winding along the beach, past Burj Al Arab and Wild Wadi.
Unbelievably, we won the male category and came first and second in the female category.
Overall, the race was an enriching experience which enabled us to physically push ourselves.
It also gave us the opportunity to meet other students from Dubai schools who are planning
expeditions as well. We’d like to thank all the students and teachers who sponsored us and
got us one step closer to Uganda.
- by Shahmir Khan, Priyanka Iyer and Abigail Alexander
UGANDA FUNDRAISERS: from left is
Shahmir Khan, Abigail Alexander and
Priyanka Iyer.
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13. KEEPING COUNT AT THE GOLF: from left Aaron Parker, Alexandra McMillan and Katharina Toma, and Tamara Al Khatib and Soo Lim.
YEAR 10 STUDENTS GET A SLICE OF THE
ACTION AT HSBC GOLF
A group of Year 10 students got a close-up view of the action last month when they worked as volunteers at the prestigious HSBC Golf
Championship in Abu Dhabi. It is the third year Al Yasmina has been involved in providing helpers at the tournament. This year 24 GCSE
Physical Education students spent the first day of the championship helping out.
They were part of an army of more 700 volunteers in total who gave up their time to keep players and fans happy. The students worked
both the walking scoreboards and the leader boards. “We like to pick kids who are switched on for the scoring. You can’t be a slacker,”
said leader board co-ordinator Shawn Lundy. Mr Ward, who runs the school golf team and supervised the students on the day, said they
loved being part of the event and seeing the world’s top players up close.
GAME ON FOR AD NETBALL ACADEMY SQUAD
Year 8 student Sophie Ensor has been selected for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Netball Academy Under 14 squad which will face the might
of Dubai in a Festival Match this weekend.
Organiser Kellie Pomeroy says the new U14 squad came about after talks with Dubai Schools Netball with the aim of increasing the
opportunity for competitive matchplay. ”Basically we are going to form an Abu Dhabi and a Dubai team and we are ultimately hoping
to include Bahrain and Doha also. “The long-term plan is to develop a Junior Inter-Gulf Championships and an U12/U14/U16 & U19
academy in 2013-2014.”
In December, 42 girls from Cambridge, Al Yasmina, Brighton College, BISAD and Al Bateen Schools tried out for 20 places. Sophie was
selected from Al Yasmina. From the squad of 20, A and B teams have been selected for the clash against Dubai at Zayed Sports City
tomorrow.
Ms Pomeroy and Abu Dhabi Inter Gulf coach Sandra Du Plessis have been coaching the girls on a voluntary basis each weekend and
say they have made great progress. Sophie says she has really enjoyed the experience. “I’ve enjoyed playing with girls from other
schools and I’ve learned a lot from the coaching sessions." The organisers would like to see as many supporters as possible at ZSC.
Matches start at 3pm.
Meanwhile three senior students - Emily Green, Lucy Thompson and Chanel Lehmkuhl - are currently training twice a week in the U19
squad ahead of the Inter Gulf Championships in March. This is in addition to playing in adult league matches every Tuesday and playing
for the school team.
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CONDITIONS KINDER THIS TIME FOR DoE
DESERT EXPEDITION
After a gruelling training trek
in the unseasonal heat in
November, conditions were much
kinder last month to students
undertaking their Duke of
Edinburgh (International) Award
assessment expedition.
Thirty Year 10 students left
school early on January 11 for
their 2-day, 16km trek through
the desert from Al Dhaid. Divided
into small groups, they set off
armed with a GPS and a set of
checkpoints they had to reach
before the sundown. Duke of
Edinburgh Award Coordinator
Miss Stephenson said all the
students followed the GPS
accurately and reached their
campsites in plenty of time to set
up tents, cook their meals and
settle down before the campfire
was lit at dusk.
The next day, students learned
how to use pacing and compass
bearings more accurately to
navigate their way across the
8km of desert between them and
their pick-up point. “The groups
all showed great enthusiasm and
teamwork and achieved their
Bronze expedition awards with
flying colours.”
MR RICHARDS’ MATHEMATICAL CHALLENGE
The solutions for last month’s Christmas challenge were This month’s challenge is a little easier to start the New Year off:
correctly provided by Year 7 student Isabelle Amor, Year 7, and
Dua'a Al Saqri, also Year 7 (with a little help from her dad). Ann was 23 when her son Brian was born (on the same day as
Ann’s birthday).
Bess / 6 / yellow / train Brian was 2 when his sister Carol was born (also by chance on
Mary / 7 / orange / sledges the same day).
Sue / 9 / blue / spinning tops Now Ann’s age is the product of her two children’s ages.
Johnny / 3 / green / racing cars Can you find the current age of Ann, Brian and Carol?
Jane / 5 / red / football Please email your answers. crichards@alyasmina.sch.ae
The solution and the person who solved it correctly will be
published next month.
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FOY’S FIRST FESTIVE FAYRE
RAISES DHS21,000
FOY’s inaugural Festive Fayre was a huge success and plans are afoot to make
it an annual event. With the support of the school community, more than
21,000Dhs was raised on the day. There were about 45 stalls in total, ranging
from cakes to crafts. A big attraction for the younger children was Santa’s
workshop, where they could enjoy a number of Christmas-themed craft
activities.
The older students, however, were more interested in the “dunk tank” where
they could pay to have their friends dunked in the not-very-warm water.
Mr Gale was also very obliging about being repeatedly dunked but has requested
a warmer tank for next year! The Al Yasmina Singers and the school’s brass
ensemble provided a musical backdrop to the event and were a big drawcard.
“The kids singing definitely made it,” said Friends of Yasmina chairperson
Janine Loftus. It would not have been nearly the success it was without the
contribution of parents and staff. FOY is keen to thank all those who donated
time and goods for the tombola, raffles and hampers.
A proportion of the money raised will go to Operation Smile, FOY’s chosen
charity for the year, some to a worthy yet-to-be-decided local charity, and the
rest will be used to buy wish list “extras” for the school. One of the ideas being
explored is a landscaped “quiet area” where primary students can sit or read in
the shade outside.
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following students:
Zahraa Barakat (Islamic Studies - native),
Rida Khan (Islamic Studies - non-native)
Aya Zeidan (Arabic - native),
Rosa Smith (French, PE & Arabic - non-native),
Diala Nasser (UAE Social Studies),
Ramya Iyer (Art),
Yash Bhatia (Business Studies & English),
Emily Prest (Drama),
Nawal Hasheem (DT),
Anissa Johnson (Economics),
Nicholas Clarke (Geography),
Bidisha Misri (History),
Shan Coley (ICT),
Ruby Hughes (Mathematics),
Mitchell Bryant (Music),
Faisal Ali (Psychology),
Mohammed Al Muhairi (Science),
Kenan Saleh Basha (Spanish)
CONGRATULATIONS: at the back is Yash Bhatia, Rida Khan
and Mr Gale, in the middle is Nicholas Clarke, Rosa Smith
and Emily Prest and in front is Bidisha Misri, Ruby Hughes
and Ramya Iyer.
EXAM SUCCESS FOR MUSIC STUDENTS
The following students were successful in passing their ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) instrumental
exams last term:
Piano
Ryan Sayegh - Grade 1 Distinction
Ano Chinengo - Grade 1 Merit
Annia Mirza - Grade 3 Distinction
Savannah Ansell - Grade 3 Merit
Violin
Anushae Akhtar - Violin 117 Pass
Zunair Khurram - Violin 121 Merit
Hannah Green - Violin 117 Pass
Shan Coley - Violin 122 Merit
Muireann Dempsey - Violin 126 Merit
EXAM SUCCESS : standing from left Ryan Sayegh, Ano Chinengo, Anushae Akhtar,
Shan Coley. Sitting from left, Hannah Green, Mr. Gale, Muireann Dempsey.
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HANDS UP FOR
WORLD CHALLENGE
EXPEDITION
Students got to get their hands dirty this week in aid of Year
12’s World Challenge Expedition to Uganda. In exchange for a
small donation they got to dip their hands in paint and leave
their prints on a huge roll of paper which will be displayed as
a “Hands for Uganda” mural in the atrium at school.
“It required a lot of planning on our behalf, organising the
paints, the rollers and the paper,” said student organiser
Shahmir Khan. “We’d like to thank everyone who participated
for their support and we look forward to everyone taking part
in the many more fundraisers we have planned in the coming
weeks!”
The World Challenge students are raising money to help buy
materials to add extra rooms on to Jjezza School in Uganda,
which they will work on in June. They will be bricklaying,
mixing concrete and painting around the school. They will
also help teach the children during their stay.
“We’d like to thank everyone who participated
for their support and we look forward to
everyone taking part in the many more
fundraisers we have planned in the coming
weeks!”
YAS WATERWORLD
PREVIEW DAY
Hundreds of students from Year 4 upwards were among
the first to experience the wet and wild of Abu Dhabi’s Yas
Waterworld last month, thanks to complimentary preview
tickets provided by Aldar Developments. Al Yasmina, along
with other Aldar Academies schools, was invited to a
preview day on January 12. Students got to check out all the
rides and sample the food and drinks on offer ahead of the
waterpark’s official opening on January 24.
CHICAGO
Al Yasmina’s Secondary School presents Chicago - The
Musical.
Set in 1920s Chicago, the show revolves around the Jazz
Scene and the lengths people will go to for fame! We invite
audience members to dress to impress in the style of the
1920s to fit the exciting and innovative style of performance
we have in store for you. Tickets are available from reception
or Mrs. Hetherington, priced at 20Dhs. Hurry to get yours
before we sell out - you won’t be disappointed!
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