AIS NEWSLETTER-1st TERM-2022

It always seems impossible until it’s done – Nelson Mandela

Message from the School Principal

Dear Parents,

A warm welcome to the first edition of the 2022-23 AIS Newsletter.

I dedicate this edition to our ever-supporting parent community
without whose support we would not be able to achieve all the
fantastic milestones that our students and staff have achieved
during the first term.

We are committed towards the wellbeing of our staff and students,

raising achievements, enriching the lives of our students with
extra-curricular activities, and keeping partnerships with our
parents and wider community as one of our topmost priorities.

I strongly believe in the importance of teachers, parents, and

administrators collaborating and communicating openly and
frequently. I am thankful to all those parents who have been
adding value to the school through their feedback during Coffee
Morning, Know Your Teacher Day, assemblies, and other school
events.

Through this newsletter I would like to reiterate the vision of AIS

which aspires to develop emotionally intelligent and empathetic
life-long learners.

Wishing you all a fun-filled winter break and a new year of

blessings and successes.
 PTM for Term-1
Warm regards,  Around the World in 60
Jaya Menezes
minutes
 Sports Day
 English Super Learning Week
 English Project-based learning gave positive impact on the students’ content development and
understanding. Students had opportunities to use several skills (e.g., problem-solving, creativity,
teamwork, as well as language) at different work stages, so the work and language skills are developed.

Healthy Salad making competition was held at AIS to mark the World Food Day on 13th October. Year-7 &
8 students participated in the competition with zeal and zest.
Students’ exhibition in connection with Gratitude Project done during their Club
lesson

Year-7 students were invited to write and read a Poem about “OUR UAE”. Students used this
brilliant opportunity and showcased their talents. Elegant, Didactic and Symphonic poems were
written and read by students.

A PICTURE WORTH THOUSAND WORDS -Year-7 students were invited to present a piece
of Art based on the Theme “Environmental Sustainability in UAE’’ using Paint. Bright, deep
and vibrant art works were made by students.
Painting: Environment Sustainability in UAE
Glimpses of Well-being activities conducted in Year-7 & 8
Year 8 conducted an assembly on 8th September 2022 on International Literacy Day. Students
performed skits & musical performances and spoke about the importance of literacy.

Science Super Learning Week Assembly conducted for Year-7 & 8

On World Peace Day Students of Year 7 & 8 held an assembly to mark this day & had a fantastic
opportunity to collaborate and communicate with the students of Ukraine.
 Dubai Fitness Challenge

UAE National Day Celebration

AIS organized a grand opening ceremony for the students of Year 5 to 13 on 28th October '2022.
Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages everyone to exercise every day for 30 minutes. Students
performed warm up exercises and participated in the Zumba sessions.
On the UAE National Day students and staff at Apple International School celebrated in school by wearing
UAE traditional wear or the colors of the UAE flag to show their solidarity towards UAE. The students
participated enthusiastically in different activities. They decorated their classes and the corridors by
displaying the artwork they had prepared for that day as well as the UAE flag filling the hallways and
corridors as well as outside the school premises.

of Term-1
Students were given various activities during the Well-being lesson on Thursday. Students made posters on anti-bullying,
environment sustainability and a gratitude video was created by the students. These activities helped students to build a strong bond
between themselves and teachers.

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

 AIS promoted the World Mental Health Day on 10th October, 2022 by conducting a Special
assembly in each class and activities to educate the Appleites about its importance and the
ways they can boost their mental health.

The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers.” The theme for 2022 International Teachers Day has
been an inspiration for teachers globally.
On 5th October, the students at the Apple International School lauded their teachers for the love, care and
guidance that they’ve shown throughout. Students also presented a gift of talents through Dance and music to
showcase a colourful performance mesmerising every teacher present for the assembly.
The students of Year 7 & 8 gave their hand-made gifts, bookmarks and cards to each teacher expressing their
gratitude and honouring them for the significant role a teacher has in a student’s life.

RABI-AL-AWWAL SPECIAL WORLD FOOD DAY

ASSEMBLY
 On account of Rabi-Al-Awwal,
Students of Year-7 & 8 presented an
assembly to honour our beloved Last
Messenger Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH).
YOGA SESSION
MATHS SUPER LEARNING
WEEK
Healthy Salad making Inter-Class
competition was organized in Year-7 to
8 to mark the activity planned for the
World Food day.
Yoga session was organised for the Year-7
& 8 students to create mental health
awareness and to boost wellbeing.
#yoga #stress buster #mental health
TECH FEST
 We celebrated Math Super Learning Week
from October 10th to 14th. It was filled with
real life learning, exploring, thinking and fun
with activities, games, math stations, model
making as the name perfectly justifies ‘Math
360 degrees.’
Appleites enjoyed the Tech-fest activities
on 19th & 20th October’22 and displayed
their creative projects in the MPH to
share their learning.

AL AFDAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN

ACADEMICS

The prestigious Al Afdal Award ceremony was held at the Apple International School on 11th of October
2022. It a glorious sight to watch the students being rewarded for their academic performance in IGCSE
and AS level, but also it filled the air with pride as trophies and certificates were given out to the deserving
ones.  Furthermore, the event was successful and highlighted the student’s hard work towards achieving
the merit awards.

THE INVESTITURE CEREMONY AT

AIS-SECONDARY CAMPUS
The Apple international school displayed zeal and pride in the Investiture ceremony held on 3rd
October’22. In the presence of parents, student Leaders where pinned the badges and given the
appointment letters. The spirit of heroism filled the hall with song performance by the students.
The Prefectorial & Student Council members took oath to commence their duties. It was a proud
moment for all!

SCINECE
SUPER
LEARNING
WEEK
We celebrated Science Super Learning Week from November 7th to 11th. It was filled with real life
learning, exploring, thinking and fun with activities, games, workstations, model making as the name
perfectly justifies ‘Scifi.’

Year-8 students were proclaimed as the League winners in the DFC football
tournament

Junior Model United Nations

Students of Year-7 & 8 visited the Tadweer Waste Management Center with the Youth Icon-Ms.
Kehkashan Basu and the Green Hope team. It was a wonderful learning experience for our
students about the environment sustainability.

Flag Day
AIS proudly raised the UAE flag on the occasion of Flag Day on 3rd November'2022 at 11am to
honour the country and the Rulers.
An informative session with a famous American novelist Gregg Hurwitz was held at AIS secondary
campus. Students of Year-7 & 8 enjoyed the interactive session arranged with him.

THE STAR OF AIS…….

FATHIMA HAURA OF
YEAR-7G WON 3RD
POSITION IN NASA
INTERNATIONAL
SPACE APPS
CHALLENGE 2022

STUDENTS’ WELLBEING-Term End Class Party

On the last day of Term 1, students enjoyed the wellbeing activity-‘Class get
together’ a lot. Games and Talent Show were organised in each class. These
activities build a strong relationship amongst the students and strengthens their
teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
 PREFECTORIAL BOARD INITIATIVES THIS TERM…….
Happy Nanny Project-Year-8 students trained the support staff with English language & ICT skills

Year-7 & 8 participates in International

Exchange program:
U with Ukraine:

An International Exchange program “U for

Ukraine” was held where selected students of Yr-7
& 8 interacted with the school students from Kyiv.
The session involved students connecting with the
students in Kyiv promoting emotional and mental
well-being.