Monday 3^rd of September 2018, Al Hussan International School Yanbu welcomed kindergarten kids and Grade 1 students in their first day of school.

Early in the morning, the staff welcomed the students and guide them to their respective classrooms. Teachers introduced themselves to the students, introduced the students to each others and helped them to get comfortable in the school environment. They distributed the badges, the welcome letter and the weekly plan to the students. Then, they explained to them the classrooms instructions.

Homeroom teachers took their class students on the school tour and showed them the facilities.

After that, the students had their breakfast then they went to the gym to enjoy the activities.

The teachers prepared different corners with summer theme and provided enjoyable activities to the students.

Corners are: Art and Craft Corner, Photography Corner, Face Painting Corner, Summer Desserts Corners and Beauty Salon.

After done with the activities, children enjoyed watching cinema show and having snacks.

They spent a nice time with their new friends.

Prepared by:

Arjaa Salem Makkawi

WORLD HEALTH DAY REPORT

On 8^th April 2018, World Health Day was celebrated under the guidance

of   Ms. Yasmeena  Farooq  and Ms. Shaima Shabander.

The theme of the 2018 was Universal Health Coverage: Everyone Everywhere.  Assembly was started with Prayer & Translation and followed by Thought, Speech and Extempore.  Grade 2 Students present an action song based on health and hygiene. Some good tips, Do’s and Don’ts related to health were given by the students. Quotes related to health and list of the countries still below the health level according to WHO and list of the countries achieved the level of health. Our Grade one students visited the nursing room. Badges were distributed to students and teachers. For lower grades drawing and colouring activity was done. and Healthy drinks were distributed to the students.

Our Principal (Mrs. Mumtaz) gave valuable speech regarding health and hygiene and took pledge to take steps towards healthy atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed the program.

Reading Week 2018

  “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” – Dr. Seuss

On the first week of April 2018 Jeel Yanbu International School celebrated the reading week during the activity period under the supervision of the academic principal Ms. Bara’ah. The purpose of this activity was to encourage students to read and love reading as a door of education where students at all ages will benefit from developing their language and thinking skills.

There was a different activity on each day of the week which interest students and encourage them to read upon participation. This included the Wacky Sunday Costume where students had to dress up on their favourite book or movie character. Knock your shoes off day where they had to read about stuff decoration and convert their shoes into a piece of art on the runway. And a pyjama day, enhancing the reading habit before going to bed. Other activities have also been implemented such as the general knowledge competition, riddles for different grade levels, book exhibition by English teachers and the librarian and an educational trip to Jarir Bookstore.

At the end, students and teachers had a lot of great Reading Week adventures. The Activity was a huge success where enthusiasm and effervescence overflowed amongst students and teachers.

Recognition for all participants and winners for the different competitions were given on Thursday for the nice effort and creativity that they have applied.

Big thanks to all our English teachers, Ms. Lama and Ms. Saima for the extra effort and lovely plan of the week.

Reported by Ms. Abrar Al Tamimi.

Thursday April 5, 2018 Alhussan International School – Yanbu conducted Quran Competition for students. Surah Al-Mulk was selected for the competition. Aim of the competition was to encourage the students to memorize the Surah. Before beginning the competition, the students were explained the importance and benefits of reciting Surah-ul-Mulk. One of the most important benefit is that the surah will be a saviour, preventing the reader from retribution in the hereafter and on Judgment Day.

On Monday, April 9, 2018, the school announced the winners in the Quran competition.

The winners received certificates and prizes to encourage them to read, recite, memorize, understand and implement the Quran.

The students and teachers were very proud with this achievement.

Visit to RC Environmental Dept.

Jeel Yanbu International School arranged a visit for a small group of students from KS 4 to RC Environmental Dept. under the supervision of Ms. Bara’ah Abu-Qulbein on Tuesday 20^th February, 2018. The purpose of this visit was to show students’ how professionals deal with environment problems such as pollution from investigations and tests to prevention.

RC Environmental Dept. is located in Radhwa 3 in a beautiful area neighboring a park and recreation center. The students arrived there under the supervision of the Academic Coordinator, Ms. Sara P. M. Shah. The dept. staff under the supervision of Acting Director, Eng. Mr. Abdullah warmly welcomed the students and moved towards the Conference room where they had an elaborative presentation presented by Eng. Adnan, about their work and achievements regarding pollution and how pollution is prevented in a Smart and Industrial City of Royal Commission. Students had few questions and they were answered thoroughly during this session.

Students also visited three labs where they were shown different equipment to deal with polluted liquid/solid pollutants and how they were removed or treated. The dept. authority assured that the drinking water which is sent to the houses is better than the mineral water. They assured that the smoke and gases coming out of the refineries are under control and in a low range zone which are not harmful to people.

The students were provided with descriptive information and were very happy and excited with this educational trip. It could not be done without the support of School’s Academic Principal Mrs. Bara’ah Abu Qulbein.

The school is looking forward to arrange such educational and informative trip more in future.

Reported by: Sara P. M. Shah

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Alhussan International School – Yanbu has celebrated the Multicultural Day.

It is a great opportunity to describe to the students about the different cultures, how it shapes our identity and influences our behavior in an interesting way.

Cultural diversity can be represented by: human behaviors, expressive forms such as art, music, dance, ritual and religion. In addition to that, cooking, shelter and clothing.

Teachers have prepared corners representing different countries and presented national dishes and items.

Students came to school beautifully dressed in traditional clothing. They had performed amazing performances on the stage about the country that they are represented.

The students had read in front of the audience some of the countries’ histories and performed different shows.

It was an amazing celebration and enjoyed by the parents and students.
    

Prepared by:
Ms. Arjaa Salem Makkawi

School Principal:
Ms. Suha AlQurashi

Civil Defence Day 20018

As approved for every year, JYIS has celebrated the World Civil Defence Day on March the 1^st 2018. The activity held in the morning during the first two hours of the school day.

First, the program started with Quran recitation and then short & brief introduction about the Civil Defence Day from services, to measures and procedures in different places i.e. kitchen, school, road safety .. etc.

Objectives of the day:

• To recall the significance of the fight against disasters of all kinds.
• To recall the essential role played and services given by the agencies and departments of civil protection.
• To make use of different media to deliver the directives and instructions on safety and protection measurements to all citizens.
• To remind all of their duty and responsibilities towards the effective support of the functions. This to enhance civil protection measures against risks at the global level.
• To arrange symposia and lectures to educate the public on duties and obligations of civil protection.

Last but not the least, the students enjoyed the given program and lectures and they took part in distributing leaflets and brochures to increase awareness around the topic.

Later on, during the following week the school has arranged for a field trip to Dana Mall where students took the privilege to visit the civil defence campaign. The trip was so rich in information that everyone has benefitted from.

We don’t forget to thank our teachers’ Ms. Fatima, Ms. Nouf and Ms. Rio for the nice and rich program of the day.

Reported by Ms. Abrar Al Tamimi.

World Civil Defense Day

In conjunction with the World Civil Defense Day, a group of firefighters visited Alhussan International School – Yanbu on Sunday 4 March 2018. They had spent 40 minutes starting from 10:15 am explaining to the students about the firefighting equipment that include: handy fire extinguishers, handy tools, electrical equipment and wiring, water sources and fire pumps. They had gave the students the chance to try the equipment and tools.

The students learned a lot from this experience and gained more knowledge about the civil defense. They have done different activities related to the event.

At the end, they prepared some crafts and letters and submitted it to the firefighters to express their thanks and gratitude.

RADHWA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL