Cra GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah Newsletter #30 “WHO YOU ARE TOMORROW BEGINS WITH WHAT YOU DO TODAY* - TIM FARGOFROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I share some remarkable achievements and milestones that our} | school has attained in recent times. The relentless efforts of our dedicated staff, the unwavering commitment of our students, and the continuous support from our parents have contributed to our success. lam thrilled to announce that GMS has been honored with the Distinguished Sharjah School Award. This recognition is a testament to our collective dedication to academic excellence, innovative teaching methodologies, and a holistic approach to education. Our students have once again demonstrated their exceptional talents and abilities. Several of our bright minds have clinched top positions in various academic competitions, showcasing their intellectual prowess. We applaud their hard work, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our sports days stand as a testament to the importance we place on physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship. Our students have showcased resilience, dedication, and passion, making us proud on and off the field. As we celebrate these accomplishments, | would like to express my gratitude to the parents who play a crucial role in supporting their child’s educational journey. Your involvement and encouragement are invaluable, and we thank you for being an integral part of the GMS family. In conclusion, | extend my heartfelt congratulations to every member of our school. Your collective efforts have made these achievements possible, and | am confident that together, we will continue to raise the bar for excellence in education. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to GMS.Private School old aulaill adjLiull aise It is with pride we announce that GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah has won the ‘First Place in the Distinguished Organizations Category at the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence!! Thank you, GMS Community. * oO it ce once oo ea Neca Purn Pea ge + Px co rreg ore] PU ae Melee ila) — Par Pete raat lc tii} tr Priyanka Gopinath ro Our students Anupama Padincharethil of Grade 11 , Nileena Jonesh are Eval) Priyanka Gopinath of Grade 6 have won the 29th Cycle in the DistinguisI tudent’s Category in the Sharjah Awards for Educational Excellence. Aspiring for glory, Ceti eka) knowledge and values, these students continue to make remarkable Burd and excellence!!“One Generation full of deeply loving parents would weer change the brain of the next generation, and with that, mn the world.” GMS organized the Parent Forum Meeting on January 11, 2024. Thank you, dear parents, for your continued support!!OUR OWN MODERN MILLENNIUM LEADERSHIP MARATHON The 2nd Round of Our Own Modern Millennium Leadership Marathon was led by members of the SLT and SMT from the cluster schools. The sessions covered topics such as Promoting Collegiality, Transformational Leadership, Project Planning and Delegating, Ethical leadership, and Strategic improvement Planning. This Leadership Marathon would not have been possible without the brilliant minds of our very own Principals and Vice Principals. Their unwavering dedication, strategic foresight, and commitment have shaped this marathon into a resounding success. "LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT BEING IN CHARGE. IT’S ABOUT TAKING CARE OF THOSE IN YOUR CHARGE.” - SIMON SINEKACHIEVEMENTS OF BADMINTON PLAYERS IN 2023- 2024 i Vii AL Disha Prabhakar Danannawar from Grade 2D bagged the 1st position in Freestyle Swimming and Backstroke Swimming in Sama Sports Championship arranged by Sama Sports Academy.GMS students participated in an Inter-school competition on January 16, 2024, at JSS Private School in Dubai to commemorate India's Republic Day on the theme Our young kindergarteners took part in the occasion as representatives of GMS. Kushagra Mishra of KG2 A participated in the singing competition, delivering a beautiful rendition of a patriotic song. SANSKRITI E OF INDIA : vormintagamcon/ecaereeStudents of Grade 2 won the 2nd position in Al Ihtifal Arabic Competition (Arabic Storytelling) conducted at the Delhi Private School. The objective of the competitio was to instill a sense of enthusiasm and determination in students. It aimed to showcase the creative talents of young learners by providing a platform for their active participation and organization of various events. 7TH INTER-SCHOOL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC FESTIVAL Our students participated in the 7th Inter-School Arabic and Islamic Festival organized by the GEMS Modern Academy. In the Qur'an Recitation sub-junior category, Falisha Fathima of Grade 5G1 secured the first position and Muhammad Rayan of grade 5B2 secured the third place.FIRST LEGO LEAGUE'2023-2024 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore and Challenge competitions are exciting and educational events that bring together young minds to explore the fascinating world of robotics and innovation. FLL Explore introduces budding engineers to basic robotics concepts using LEGO Education materials, encouraging teamwork and creativity in solving real-world problems. ‘The Team Master piece Mavens - Included * Aadidev A.P Grade 4BG * Vihaan Nilesh 4BG * Mihul Lalwani 4B2 * Nihitha 3E * Zoya 3E The team ‘Master Mavens, won first prize in FLL Sharjah regionals and qualified for FLL Nationals in Expo city. Huge shoutout to our students who participated in the EXPLORE Category: acquiring these awards. Coding Award Team Model Award Team Poster Award FIRST LEGO LE. oy hae) Challenge Solution Award wit Pree bon 5m Core value award Our senior students in challenge category won the- * ROBOT GAME AWARD * CORE VALUE AWARD2ND ANNUAL ACHIEVE3000 READING COMPETITION FOR CBSE/ICSE SCHOOLS Among the top 22 participants, GMS was awarded the 2nd place. The biggest contributor was Class 8B making them the our Top Class . They were able to attain a 75% success rate during the competition month. Mr. Onur Eren from Globed, awarded the class with the Top Class Award and Certificates of Accomplishment. “NEVER SURRENDER UNTIL THE CHALLENGE TURNS YOU INTO A CHAMPION""He who plants a TREE, plants a HOPE"- Lucy Lacrom Our student Aashay Jain of grade 6B2 qualified to plant a tree under the 'For Our Emirates We Plant’ campaign. It was a great opportunity to plant a tree under his name at Al Naseem Reserve, Ajman. Nileena Mariam Jonesh of Grade 6G1 recycled 510 kgs of newspaper under Emirates Environmental Group ‘One Root- One Communi-Tree Project.’ She qualified to plant 2 trees under the “ For Our Emirates We Plant” campaign on Saturday 23rd December 2023. Crfeate Nileena Mariam Jonesh Her year-round recycling activities were much appreciated. Siddhant Seth of Grade 7B participated in two campaigns of Emirates Environmental Group-The \_/ ONE ROOT ONE COMMUNI (OROC) campaign and CLEAN UAE CAMPAIGN. Under the OROC campaign, he deposited 28 pieces of used mobile phones towards the Electronic = __ waste collection and had the opportunity to plant a native tree in his name. = =Christina Rajan from Grade 6G1 and Chris Rajan from Grade 4B] had the opportunity to be part of the COP28 conference under, YOUTH, CHILDREN, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS for sustainability. They participated in the children's youth's voices. They wrote their pledges at the 'BE THE CHANGE’ counter, which was attached to many more pledges. Our students were able to plant 3 Ghaf saplings that they received from COP28 at school.( Rising Stars ‘aadambare won the first place in a recently held Fancy Dress Competition conducted together by Tamil Virtual Academy and Commissionerate of Rehabilitation, Welfare of Non residents. The competitions were part of the two day Conference that was held in January 2024 in Chennai. Bhavya won a bronze medal at the ‘Sharjah Karate Super Cup’ organised by UAE Karate Federation. oot from 6B2 has been bestowed . us ‘RISING STAR AWARD’ in the talent category- Music & Singing by International Star Kids awards. His outstanding talent and achievement in this field and has earned him this esteemed recognition. Aradhya Kavumpattu Anoop of Grade 3B won the Bete) first prize at ‘The Guild Art Competition’ held at acct} the Indian Association Hall, Sharjah. Mahfujul Eyaf, of Grade 11 C designed an e- badge for teachers who have successfully completed an online module on Learning Disability.AY \ INTER-CLASS THEATRE CONCERT GRADE 1 =) Drama and theatre teaches students to collaborate, work as a team and support each other"- Anonymous The theme this year was-'Where Imagination Comes to Life’. Our talented students of Grade 1 poured their creativity and effort into putting up captivating performances filled with entertainment and artistic expression. Cate aA al caret\\ INTER-CLASS THEATRE CONCERT: GRADE 1 \ 5INTER-CLASS THEATRE CONCER GRADE 1INTER-CLASS THEATRE CONCERT: GRADE 1Kaarunya Balaji from Grade 1G 4 progressed from white belt to orange belt in karate. Krish Balaji of KG1G /jhas progressed from awhite belt to an ~ Fr Bryan Philip of Grade ' & 4B2 progréssed to Sports Council tourriament.Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”"Y 2 r} a as at The main idea of a sports day at school is to encourage children to have fun, to get active, to work together in team-building games, and take a break from their academic routine. The Kindergarten sports day was a treat to watch!! We were honored to have Mr. Richu Musaliar as the Chief Guest for the event. Mr. Musaliar, the founder and organizer of the Providence 120 Cricket League, gave us great insights about his experience in the sports arena!!i a»! STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH KG | RAYAN ADIL RAJA‘MOHAMED: | KGI-A AHMED NADIM KHURAMI . © . KGIB OWAISH ABDUL RAHMAN Kcic FADY ARZIN KGID MUHAMMAD SHEZAN . KGIE ZOHAN MOHAMMED KGI F GOWSHIKA AKUNURI KciG MINSA UNNISA - KGIH SHRIPADH SREEJU * Kell KG Il GABRIEL SUJITH ; SRISHA DINESHKUMAR ADHYUTH JITHESH DAKSHESH BHATI SAIFUDDIN SAIFY YUVAAN SARATH SAIFUDDIN SAIFY~ KRITHIK -AARUSHSTAR STUDENTS oF THE MONTH GRADE | l- RUDRA SAXENA ALIYA KUNIYIL ARYAN NARAYANAN HESSA MARIYAM . SANA SANDEEP RHITOJA BANERJEE KHUSHI JAJAL JIYA KOMBAN. KRIDAY KOUL EVA FATHIMA BASHEER BHAVYA BHADORIA SHANVI TIRUMALASETTI * DIVIT SHARMA FALISHA ANUMTANVI SAI ; GAYATHRI PADMASETTY ADHVIK RAJITH JAGANNATH SUNILKUMAR *~ TANISH JANARDAN DUBEY — 3E HUSSAIN RANGWALA 3F _ GRADE 4 ARNAV PRASANJIT GAJBHIYE 4B DHRITIMAN DAS 4BI SHALIN SALIL KUMAR , "apa DHWANI ARUNKUMAR 4BG JOHANNA MANOJ MATHEW 4G HARSINI KARTHIHA RANGIAM NATARAJANy 4 WV ® STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH GRADE 5 MANANSH ASHISH BHANDARI.5B NITHIN SHASHVATH ~- SBI SYED JASSEMUDDIN KAZI , 5B2 YANA BHARAT SHAHOLiA 5G PARVATHY ANAND SGI AASHIK RAJ. ESHAAN ETTAPURAM SHAJAHAN RAYYAN MOHAMMED NADEEM PRIYANKA GOPINATH HAYA AIJAZeee ee Wy STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH GRADE7.. /MUHAMMAD HAZIQ. = | HAKEEM -: °.. 7B, MOHAMMAD YOUSUF —7BI_- LAAIBAH IRAM ANSARI . 76 AMEELIYA POOVATHANY 7GI - ASHFAQ AHAMMED ABU 8B EHAN JOHN VARGHESE * @Bi ANNA MARIA SAJEEV) | NATASHA SUMITH :STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH GRADE 9 ETHAN MANOJ: °° 9B” ARJUN RAJESH NAIR: ° 9BI ABDUL MANNAN: SIRAJ 9B2 |] HUNAYN SHAJAHAN 93 RIYANA GINO * 96 AARTHI YUVARAJ 961 ISHIKA KULATHUM * 962 GRADE 10 RIHAN RIYAS 19B ATHARVA BHARGAV “10BI RAJPURA MOHAMMED AFFAN MULLA 10B2 SHABIL MOHAMMED IQBAL- 1083 TANUSHREE SUNIL KUMAR 106 10G SANAA FAISAL KHATRI 10 GI DIYA SEETHARAM 10G2STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH GRADE We HRITHIK ANAND RANGAN? A MOIN UL AJAZ 2 oe BE ABDUR RAHMAN SIRAJ oO . . nic” “MICHAELLE MARIAM FERDINAND II D_ AMEERA SAHANA JAHIR HUSSAINIIE MARYAM JUMANA ro eens FATEEN AJAZ NAQASH” 12 BI MUHAMMED RAYYAN - 1282- _ SHEHRAN . + JEDIDIAH SARAH THOMAS 1261 JOYCE ESTHER ‘1262GMS has applied for the SENDIA Award (Special Education Needs and Disability Inclusion Award). This award recognizes outstanding SEND provisions and the schools commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment. GMS has always championed inclusion and striving towards this award would help us promote a high-quality SEND provision throughout the school by: * promoting awareness of SEND issues and inclusion for all staff, parents, pupils and governors. ¢ evaluating and improving classroom practice and interventions. * focusing on pupil outcomes. a Let us all continue being together to nurture this inclusive environment at GMS.