Orientation Session 2013-14

2.  History
 Our Achievements
 Sharing the School development plan
 Theme of the Year DIGNITY
 Demands of a middle school

3. A short story of our Success
PBGR 2009
SBGR 2011
BPC 2013
a great leap into extraordinary

4. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

7. Our Goal
 To ensure that all middle school students attain the
knowledge and skills to be prepared for their future.
Our believe
Middle school is a defining point for students in the
college and career readiness process.

8. What the research says…
The level of academic achievement
that students attain by eighth grade
has a larger impact on their college
and career readiness than anything
that happens academically in high
school.
Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College
and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

9. College and
Career
Readiness
Academic
Skills
Academic
Behaviors
High School
Readiness
Middle School Success

10. Academic
Behaviors
Orderly
Behavior
Positive
Relationships
Academic
Discipline
Attendance

11. What the research says…
The earlier a student develops
important academically related
behaviors, the more likely these
behaviors are to become a habit.
Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College
and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

12. School Development plan
Strategic intents
A learning environment that
promotes creativity and pro-social
behavior to cater for diverse
individual needs of the students.
The students take the ownership of
learning and have the access to
adult care and supervision.
 To provide high quality, e-proficient
teaching and learning within a 21st
century environment.
A close monitoring of students
performance through Student Grade
Data Analysis

13. Introduction Of Teachers

14. Science
Challenges Forward
History
Supporting Academics
Project based learning
Global projects
Language Development
Physical Education
Art
Easy Urdu
ICT integration

15. ENDEAVOURED BY ENDEAVOURED BY
NAUSHIN FASIHNAUSHIN FASIH

16. Last Year’s AchievementsLast Year’s Achievements
““Spallation Activity” to improve spellings onSpallation Activity” to improve spellings on
monthly basis.monthly basis.
““Word Of The Day Activity” to enable studentsWord Of The Day Activity” to enable students
to apply exceptional vocabulary on weekly basis.to apply exceptional vocabulary on weekly basis.
Building up of communicative skills throughBuilding up of communicative skills through
class presentations.class presentations.

17. This Year’s PlanThis Year’s Plan
Beginning of the session by diagnosing students’ strengths andBeginning of the session by diagnosing students’ strengths and
weaknesses through diagnostic skill test.weaknesses through diagnostic skill test.
Sharing of rubrics with parents to update them about studentsSharing of rubrics with parents to update them about students
improvement step by step.improvement step by step.
Preparing students for extempore.Preparing students for extempore.
Improving listening skills and preparing students for panelImproving listening skills and preparing students for panel
discussion.discussion.
Enhancing vocabulary through “Word Of The Day Activity”.Enhancing vocabulary through “Word Of The Day Activity”.

18. Rubrics

19. HOW TO MAINTAIN STUDENTS’ PORTFOLIOHOW TO MAINTAIN STUDENTS’ PORTFOLIO
Students would be given targets with the start of the session toStudents would be given targets with the start of the session to
work for the first term.work for the first term.
They would be assessed through diagnostic tests.They would be assessed through diagnostic tests.
They would evaluate themselves on the basis of the givenThey would evaluate themselves on the basis of the given
rubrics.rubrics.
Then Teacher would evaluate students performance.Then Teacher would evaluate students performance.
Difference in opinion would be discussed with students andDifference in opinion would be discussed with students and
Tutorials or other strategies would be taken to work upon theTutorials or other strategies would be taken to work upon the
required areas.required areas.
The objectives achieved would be replaced with the newThe objectives achieved would be replaced with the new
expected targets. This would be done when 75% students wouldexpected targets. This would be done when 75% students would
accomplish the given objectives..accomplish the given objectives..

20. Where Do We Need Parental Support?Where Do We Need Parental Support?
Monitor your child’s performance. on a daily basis. FollowMonitor your child’s performance. on a daily basis. Follow
their gradual improvement through the Rubrics maintainedtheir gradual improvement through the Rubrics maintained
in their copiesin their copies
In order to improve spellings, remove spell check facilityIn order to improve spellings, remove spell check facility
while working on computers.while working on computers.
Inculcate the habit of reading newspapers, novels andInculcate the habit of reading newspapers, novels and
magazines.magazines.
Ensure that your child brings his/her dictionary and theEnsure that your child brings his/her dictionary and the
required text books on a daily basis.required text books on a daily basis.
An attempt to communicate with your child in EnglishAn attempt to communicate with your child in English
would help him/her greatly in speaking fluently.would help him/her greatly in speaking fluently.

21. PROBLEM-BASED
LEARNING
IN
EDUCATION

22. What is Problem-Based Learning?
a pedagogical methodology by which
learning is initiated with a posed problem
Students assume a role in the problem scenario and
are led through a process in which they:
a) pose questions, “learning issues,” identifying what
they need to know in order to address the problem
b) rank the learning issues in terms of importance and
decide who will investigate which issue
c) identify needed resources and where they might be
found
d) gather needed information through individual and
group investigation

23. What is Problem-Based Learning?
The “flow” of problem-based learning:
Problem
Engagement
Inquiry and
Investigation
problem
definition
Problem
Resolution
Problem
Debriefing
Stepien & Gallagher

24. Class VI, VII and VIII
Class VI Organic Garden.
Class VII
Observation and establishment NGO.
Class VIII Assuming role of prisoners of War and
writing letters after two weeks.

25. Parents Input
Mrs.saimaa0@gmail.com
SBGR

26. GLOBAL SCHOOL PROJECTS
PLAN
BUILDING EFFECTIVE GLOBAL
PARTNERSHIPS

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AT SBGR, our goal is to involve students in
interactive curriculum based projects through the
platform of British Council’s Global Schools
Partnership Program & iEARN.
These projects empower youth and teachers alike
to make meaningful contributions to the welfare
and development of people and our planet.

28. iEARN
International Education and Resource Network
(iEARN) is a virtual community of teachers and
students.
It caters to over 115 countries.
Involves online collaborative projects aimed at
raising global issues.
There are more than 200 projects which
approximately 1000,000 members contribute to
regularly.
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29. SBGR’s mission is similar to that of
iEARN’s
Students participate in highly interactive
project based learning within the
classroom.
Students and teachers alike play a very
active role in promoting peace and values
close to their hearts.

30. •Social Justice
•Equity
• Diversity
• Sustainable Development
• Peace & Conflict
• Creative and Language Arts
• Humanities
•Social Sciences
• Math
• Science
•Environment
• Technology
•Globalization
•Interdependence

34. ICT in SBGR
Introduction
It is generally agreed that ICT is a crucial resource
in SBGR.
Children use computers from an early age and
continue to university level.
Children taught practical ICT skills that are
transferable into the work place.

35. Advantages Teachers upload course documents so that
students misses a lesson, they can download
information and do the work in their own time.
 Encourages student-driven lessons, where
students take responsibility for their learning.
 Use of packages: word-processing,
spreadsheets.
 Teacher and pupil communications improve.
 ICT provides links with other schools to share
more ideas.
 Flexibility of ‘anytime, anywhere’ access
 Development of higher level learning styles.

36. Evolution of Education Technology
TIMETIME
TIME
IMPACT
Internet:Internet:
GreatestGreatest
impactimpact

37. Traditional VS Modern LearningTraditional VS Modern Learning
Chalk-and-board has long
ruled the classrooms
 will not be eliminated
 Less emphasis
Interactive Digital
Content:
• more emphasis
• on demand learning
• interactive

38. Traditional and E-learning approaches
Traditional Classroom E-Learning
Classroom • Physical – limited size
• Synchronous
• Unlimited
• Anytime, anywhere
Content •
PowerPoint/transparency
/etc
• Textbooks/library
• Video
• Collaboration
• Multimedia / simulation
• Digital library
• On demand
• Syn & Asyn.
Communication
Personalisatio
n
• One learning path • Learning path and pace
determined by learner

39. Teaching aids will change
BlackboardBlackboard OHPOHP TV/VHSTV/VHS
LCDLCD
PCPC
WhiteboardWhiteboard

40. Adobe Photoshop
Inspiration
Time line
Graphmatica
Movie maker
Photostory3 for windows
Pivot Stick figure Animator
Ms Office

41. Presentation Tools
Prezi
Powerpoint
Photo peach
Slideshare
EDMODO

42. Peripheral Devices in SBGR
Printer
Scanner
Data loggers
Smart board
Multimedia
Digital camera
OHP
Biometric
Etc….

43. Live session during SOT project
with Mardan

44. The Beaconhouse Times Online
An online magazine.
Students work is uploaded and appreciated, where
parents can see the progress throughout the Beacon
Campuses.
TBT correspondents send a certain mail to the TBT in
charge and later on it is send to TBT with pictures
relevant to the event.
Visiting this page will keep the parents informed of all
the goings around the System and also compare
and contrast that all that work is being done here in
this branch as well.

46. Online World Math Day

47. Conclusion
ICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise educational
standards in schools
Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching and
learning
Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”
Involvement of teachers and parents is important
Schools will need funding, access and training

48. Supporting Academics
Stay involved in your child’s education.
Attend parent conferences.
Stay aware of your child’s homework and school
demands.
Attend school events.
Try to connect outside experiences to school
learning to increase interest and relevance.
Tips for
Parents

49. Supporting Academic Behaviors
Ensure that your child has the materials and place
to study at home.
Set a regular time for homework.
Encourage your child to be responsible for chores
and homework.
Provide your child with a range of experiences to
allow him/her to identify areas of strength.
Talk to your child.
Tips for
Parents

50. Co curricular
Activities in SBGR

52. Nomination and Evaluation Criteria
 Student will nominate themselves
 A committee of teachers will evaluate student’s academic performance based
on last year final term result and performance in first monthly assessment
 Same committee will evaluate students Co-Curricular participation based upon
certificates and prizes scored by the student.

53. Charter of Student Council
 Maintaining discipline and cleanliness in school
 Monitoring students discipline in absence of teachers
 Helping teachers in their daily tasks
 Informing about the absence of teacher in a class
 Organizing curricular and co-curricular activities

54. Societies
 English Literacy Society
 Urdu literacy Society
 Sports Society
 Mathematics Society
 Science Society
 Arts Society
 Music Society
 Community Services
 Media and Marketing
 Environmental Society
 WWF

55. Events organized by Societies
 Debates (Urdu & English)
 Panel discussions (Urdu & English)
 Plays and Dramas ( Urdu & English)
 Online global games
 Kangroo World’s Math
 Science Quiz
 Science Fair
 Project based competitions
 Talent hunt
 Sports Gala
 Washing of school classes
 Visiting SOS Village
 The Beaconhouse Times (TBT) on line news letter .
 Global Dignity Day
 Mountain Day
 Wall Art ( painting)
 WWF Art Competition
 Online global Sessions

57. Reported by
Ms.Naushin Fasih
WWF cooardinator SBGR

58.  Beaconhouse Senior Gulrez campus has the honor of
becoming the first green school in the north region.
 The members of the green school are enjoying
different activities since January 2011.

59. OBJECTIVES OF GREEN SCHOOL
Enable the students to generate an insight
into ecodynamics and over all challenges
to ecosystem.
Foster a sense of responsibilty in students
as custodians of valubale natural
resources, and make them responsible to
reduce their ecological footprint.
Inculcate a habit of giving.

60. LAST YEAR’S ACHIEVEMENTS
REGISTERATION OF NEW GREEN MEMBERS
•APPOINTING GREEN MONITORS FOR EVERY
CLASS
•GIVING AWAY THE BADGES TO THE GREEN
MONITORS AND GREEN MEMBERS
•RECYCLING WEEK
ECO ADVENTURE TRIP
NATURE CARNIVAL
ASSEMBLIES CONDUCTED ON THE FOLLOWING
TOPICS: WORLD MOUNTAIN DAY, CLEANING
GARBAGE, ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY.
ARTS COMPETITION

61. ARTS COMPETITION
ARTS COMPETITION WAS
HELD IN THE MONTH OF APRIL
SBGR IS PROUD TO HAVE
MANIHA OF 7-RED WHO
SCORED SECOND POSITION IN
CATEGORY OF MIDDLE
BRANCH STUDENTS.

63. ECO ADVENTURE TRIP

66. Procedures and
Practices followed in
BSS

67. Assessment
BSS assessment practices aim to foster independent
learning by enabling students to be described in ways
that are understandable to students , helping them
reflect on their own learning , and set future goals.
 Formative assessment
 Summative assessment

68. Formative & Summative
Assessments
Formative assessment strategies are connected with
effective classroom practices
 observation ( how students are performing in their
assigned activities)
 Summative assessment in BSS is based on external
,regionalized examination. For class VII and above ,it
is based on both Mid-Year and End-Of-Year Exams.
 Retests are strongly discouraged unless there is an approved
application from the School Head.
 Class tests can be re assessed but not on regular bases if the
student is habitual in doing this.

69. Marks DistributionSubject Class work Oral / Project
Work
EOU
English / Urdu 20 -------------- 30
Mathematics 20 -------------- 30
Islamiat 20 10 (Oral Work) 20
Gen. Science 20 10 (Project Work) 20
History / Geography 20 10 (Project Work) 20
Assessment Examination
Class 1st
Term 2nd
Term Mid - Year End of Year Total
VI 50 50 -- 100 200
VII 50 50 50 100 250
VIII 50 50 100 100 300

70. PTM / Parent Teacher Meetings
Two Parent Teacher Meetings have been designed in
the policy of BSS. Parental concerns are being catered
on prioritized basis with the prior appointments as
well; whenever it is needed from parent /teacher ‘s
side.
For Class VIII, orientation will be held specially to
inform the streaming of class VIII into
Cambridge/Metric along with the offered subjects
information . For this BPC O-A level faculty will be
invited to share the information.

71. Mid Term/Bifurcation
Class VIII
For promotion to class IX Cambridge
Pass marks are : 60% all subjects
For promotion to class IX Metric
Pass marks are: 50 % all subjects
For Classes VII, VIII & VIII
Pass marks are: 50 % for the major subjects(i.e. English
Math, Urdu)
Pass marks are: 40% for minor subjects (History/Geography,
Islamyat, Science)

72. Elimination Procedure
/Scholarships for the students
If a child does not secure up to the required percentage
then after two years ultimately the name is struck off
from the roll.
 Merit Scholarships:
 It is based on quota system that is received by the branches
 It caters all the levels and criteria is academics.
 Students must have spent three years in the system.
Mean Scholarships:
 We cater our students with this scholarship when they apply for
it.
 Applicant must have spent three years in the system.

73. Beaconhouse School SystemBeaconhouse School System
“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing
your temper or your self-confidence.”
Robert Frost

74. The purpose of this presentation is to bring into your knowledge
The procedures and policies, which the BSS adopts to resolve the
disciplinary issues.
Our progressive discipline policy and procedures are designed to provide:
Structured corrective action process to improve and prevent a recurrence of
undesirable behavior and/or performance issues with our students.
“We believe in removing the cause of the disease not just the pain”
Purpose

75. Damages to the School assets
Use of abusive language
Improper social behavior
Non ethical conduct
Library manners
Improper uniform
Punctuality
Common Disciplinary Issues

76. Procedures We follow
Outlined below are the steps of our progressive discipline policy and procedure.
Step 1: Counseling and Verbal Warning
Step 2: Observation period
Step 3: Adoption Programme
Step 4: Written Warning
Step 5: Suspension and Final Written Warning
Step 6: Recommendation for Termination from school

77. Warning
When meeting with the student:
1.Tell the student how he/she violated a policy or rule;
2.Tell the student what's expected and, if appropriate, give him/her a copy of the policy or rule that's been violated;
3.Let the student give his/her side of the story;
4.Tell the student exactly what the student must do to improve; and
5.Inform the student what will happen if he/she repeats the violation

78. Adoption Program
A student is being adopted by a teacher/counselor
The program is communicated to the parents
The purpose of this technique is to provide the most
needed and targeted attention to the student.
The student is being observed and counseled exclusively
by his/her spiritual parent ( Teacher/ Counselor) at school

79. Steps to issue a written warning
1. The student is being given a chance to explain or defend
the misconduct before issuance of a written warning.
2. The warning is being put in writing so that it can become
a part of student’s official record.
3. The student is asked to acknowledge the warning by
signing for receipt of it.
4. File the written warning in the student’s personnel
record.
5. The warning will remain a part of the student’s overall
disciplinary record.

80. Recommendation for Termination from school
Termination is the most severe step of any disciplinary policy. There are
situations, that may warrant immediate termination. A letter of
termination that outlines the reasons for termination.

81. “Education is the transmission of
Civilization.” Will Durant

82. Thankyou