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GLENELG SCHOOL OF ABU DHABI FEMALE CAMPUS

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NEWSLETTER

February 2014 Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN CAMPUS

Teacher Interview: Deborah Hammond

Departmental News: Biology

Traffic Week

Wish Upon a Star

Terry Fox Week

NEWS DESK

Sochi Olympics

UNICEF Tap Project

MONTHLY REVIEWS

From the Kitchen: Cinnamon Toast Muffins

From the Bookshelf: Ender’s Game

From the Garden: Rafflesia Arnold II

From the Box Office: Lion King

From the Connoisseur: Biella

From the Travel Agency: Paris

SPECIALS

App of the Month: Evernote

Community Awareness: Give A Bike

“You are meant to fight. When you are

sick, your body fights for its right to

function. When you hold your breath,

your body fights for its right to breathe.

There are billions of tiny events—from

the surface of your skin, down to the

very cells of your body—that have to

happen in order for you to be simply

sitting here today. If your most

minuscule parts haven’t given up yet,

Why should you?”

n.t

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

- I’m tall when I’m young and

I’m short when I’m old. What

am I?

- What occurs once in a minute,

twice in a moment and never in

one thousand years?

- What has eighty-eight keys

but can’t open a single door?

Riddles:


IN CAMPUS

TEACHER INTERVIEW

Deborah Hammond

Q: What did you like most about the UAE?

A: I’m impressed by how this country has grown, the unity amongst people and the diversity of different

cultures living here.

Q: Was there anything surprising you found when you first came here?

A: I was surprised by the heat; I never realized it would be that hot. I also thought it might be difficult living

and working in an Arab country but it wasn’t so.

Q: Which novel did you enjoy reading the most in your life?

A: The one that stands out the most is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchel

Q: What do you miss most from back home?

A: The weather, food, family, and the greenery.

Q: If you were to take one thing from here to back home, what would it be?

A: My students

Q: In three words, describe the newsletter task.

A: Stimulating, exciting, teamwork.

Q: What challenges do you undergo by being here, at your job position?

A: Constantly having to learn to have patience in most situations and not having enough time to teach the

students various aspects of English and life lessons.


IN CAMPUS

In 2011, Greenpeace launched The Detox Campaign in order to raise awareness

of the links between fabrics, designers, brands and toxic chemicals. Toxins, cancer-causing chemicals from dyes as well as hormone-disrupting molecules

have been found in several “items of clothing, including jeans, trousers, T-shirts, dresses, and underwear made from both natural and synthetic materials, from

authorized retailers in 29 countries and regions.”

Nike, Adidas, Puma, H&M, M&S, C&A, Li-Ning, Zara, Mango, Esprit, Levi’s, Uniqlo,

Benetton, Victoria’s Secret, G-Star, Raw, Valentino, Coop, and Canepa have

already committed to eliminating toxic wastes from their products.


IN CAMPUS

TERRY FOX WEEK

During the first week of February, the Female Campus celebrated

the Terry Fox Week in anticipation for the annual event. During

this week, under the organization of the SRC, bake sales were

held and balloons were sold.

WISH UPON A STAR

Late last January, the SRC held the Wish upon a Star activity.

For a week, students were asked to pick up a star and

anonymously write down their dreams, aspirations, goals,

wishes and hopes. These stars were then hung up across the

library corridor. The student’s dream-filled stars formed a

colorful and meaningful sky which was shared withthe whole

school. Whenever you’d pass by that corridor, you can see

our dreams and be inspired by them.

TRAFFIC WEEK

Taking part in “Together Against Traffic

Accidents”, the GSAD female campus held an

exhibition featuring various project ideas to spread

awareness of car accidents and provide solutions

for leading causes of accidents. The exhibition held

projects of different formats like models, posters,

interviews, lectures, flyers, videos, and games. A

group of the Abu Dhabi police visited our campus

to evaluate our work, and showed great

satisfaction from what they’ve seen and heard.

After they left, we got the amazing news that our

school had won the first place.


NEWS DESK


NEWS DESK

Have you heard of the UNICEF Tap Project?

Go without your phone to help give clean water to children in

need!

UNICEF Tap Project is working to help the 768 million people

around the world without access to clean water. This year you can help by taking a challenge to give up access to something far less vital

than water–your cell phone.

For every 10 minutes you don't touch your phone, Giorgio Armani Fragrances and other generous donors can fund one day of clean water

for a child in need.

Watch this quick video to learn how it works!

http://youtu.be/Wetbh84MGOc

Take the challenge on your cell phone at: uniceftaproject.org


MONTHLY REVIEWS

FROM THE KITCHEN

This recipe is perfect for the lovely spring weather! Not only are

the muffins mouth -watering, but also easy to make! So grab your

aprons and head to the kitchen, this recipe is definitely a keeper!

1 ¾ cup flour

1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¾ cup milk

1 egg

1/3 cup oil

¾ cup sugar

Topping:

1. ½ cup melted butter

2. ¾ cup sugar

3. 3 teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup melted

butter

¾ cup sugar

3 teaspoons

cinnamon

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease muffin

pan.

2. Combine cinnamon and sugar for topping and set aside.

3. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and

cinnamon.

In another bowl combine milk, egg, and sugar.

4. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir.

5. Fill muffin pan and bake for 20 – 25 minutes. Remove from

oven and immediately dip tops in melted butter; then in

cinnamon – sugar mixture.


MONTHLY REVIEWS

FROM THE BOOKSHELF

ENDER’S GAME

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Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card, is a great sci-fi book that can be enjoyed by

people of all ages, as it can be interpreted in various ways. It contains

meaningful, everyday issues and symbolism that mainly project the manner in

which we carry our past with us just as Ender does. Also, it shows how we

carry our regrets and our love for the fallen, be it by our hands or not. I think

everyone should read this book, fans of sci-fi or not, because it truly has a way

of tugging at your heartstrings with its hidden meanings and great aesthetic

value.


MONTHLY REVIEWS

FROM THE GARDEN

Rafflesia Arnold II

This fascinating flower is found mainly in low lying tropical rainforests

of Indonesia. This is one of the world’s rarest, most endangered and

largest flowers and it can reach a total width of over a meter. The

Rafflesia’s survival is totally dependent on a specific vine called the

Tetrastigma vine. As the Rafflesia is a bodiless, stemless, leafless,

rootless parasite, it requires the vine for nourishment and support. It is

also a carrion plant, which means that it releases a pungent rotten flesh

smell when in bloom to attract flies and carrion beetles to aid in

pollination. Once in bloom, the flower will only last about a week before

dying.


MONTHLY REVIEWS

FROM THE BOX OFFICE

Lion King Are you feeling a bit worn out after the mid-year exams? Hakuna Matata. This month’s movie review

won’t disappoint you. Our team’s feeling a little bit nostalgic this month so we’ve decided to extract

one of the best musicals ever produced, mix it with a little king and bring it back to be praised again.

All hail the mighty Lion King!

This beautiful animation brings to life the story of Simba, a young lion cub who is raised by his father

and mother, the King and Queen of the Pride Lands. Simba’s father, Mufasa, informs his son of how

he is destined to be king one day and prepares him for the job using his captivating wisdom, only for

the King’s brother, Scar to overhear this. Furious that he is not next in line to the throne, Scar devises

a plan to get rid of his brother and nephew by organizing a hyena stampede in the canyon Simba and

Mufasa are present in. Scar sees to the fact that Mufasa falls to his death and Simba, unaware of his

uncle’s evil plans, flees after Scar leads him to thinking that the Pride Lands will blame Simba for his

father’s death. There, he meets Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat and acquaintances soon

become best friends. Simba is a fully grown lion now who learns to forget his past, until his best

friend, Nala, shows up. Nala convinces Simba to go back with her to the Pride Lands where he learns

that his uncle, Scar, is the reason behind Mufasa’s death. Along with Simon, Pumbaa and his wife

Nala, Simba defeats Scar and proclaims his rightful ownership of the throne.


MONTHLY REVIEWS

FROM THE CONNOSIEUR

Biella

Located in Abu Dhabi Mall and Marina Mall, Biella restaurant provides

you with the finest Italian experience. The setting of Abu Dhabi Mall’s

Biella is quite exquisite; you could either sit near the cocktail bar at

spacious tables or choose to face both Al Reem Island and Al Maria

Island witnessing a unique view not found elsewhere. The service is

quite special since the waitress accompanies you throughout your dining

experience while keeping that space for your privacy as well. Moving to

the actual food, the restaurant really does satisfy the cravings of any

Italian foodie as a whole. The pastas are unique since they have their

pasta made freshly and the variety is good enough to get you confused.


MONTHLY REVIEWS//IN CAMPUS

FASHION POLICE MESSAGE

It’s semester two and summer is three months away so it’s time to get elbow

deep into work, and how can a student do that properly without the proper

tools? One’s accomplishments and success can come solely from being well

equipped. So the Gelenlg School of Abu Dhabi’s fashion police have put

together this outfit that basically represents what it takes to be a well-

prepared student. These requirements and necessities only make a student’s

work much simpler and easier. Not only does it make you look so very

fashionable and professional but it also is very handy when it comes to

getting work done.


SPECIALS

A PP OF T HE M ONT H

Evernote Can’t keep up with all the pressure, work and assignments? Too many

deadlines to keep track of? Need to make a study plan for upcoming

exams? If yes, then Evernote is the app for you!

Music, pictures, text, screen shots, spreadsheets, links – Evernote can store almost anything for

you. How can this be helpful? Good question.

Make a to-do list that you can check off

Write down an idea that you have thought of (who knows you might need it later)

Write down recipes you want to try out or show your friends

Store business cards as pictures

Write your school notes

The best part is yet to come. All the notes you make are taggable. For example, you can organize

all your math-related information by tagging them all ‘math’ so when you search the tag ‘math’, all

your pictures, notes, etc. relating to math will show up.

Evernote can be downloaded on almost any device: laptop, phone, tablet, you name it! It also syncs

all your accounts so the same information is available everywhere you need it.


SPECIALS

COMMUNITY FOCUS

GIVE A BIKE

The 1971 Team and Social Bandage, which are two non-profit charity organizations in

Dubai, are working together to provide bicycles to Dubai’s deprived workers.

“By giving a bike, you will change a life of a worker,” said Khalifa bin Hendi, 22-year-

old Emirati founder of the 1971 Team.

Every Saturday morning, Mr. bin Hendi and Aisha

Harib, 26-year-old Emirati founder of Social Bandage,

venture into labor-concentrated areas with a group

of volunteers and search for less fortunate, low-

income workers. Many workers have trouble

commuting from one place to another since

transportation costs time and money. The Give a Bike

Campaign aims to facilitate their lives by giving them

bicycles.

“With a bike, he (a worker) could work some extra time as a gardener or as a

helper and we think that it will ease his life,” stated Mr. bin Hendi, “At least it

will save him Dh300 or Dh400, which is around 50 or maybe 40 per cent of his

salary, as far as we know.”

The campaign is focusing on construction laborers because of their many

responsibilities. “Especially we’re focusing on older people. And we just want

to say thank you. I mean, you build Dubai and put a lot of effort in doing such

amazing skyscrapers,” said Ms. Harib.

Ms. Harib claimed that the group’s social-media campaign also intends to

motivate other communities to help the needy in their areas. “We just want to

inspire our community to do their own giving, to improve the acts of kindness

in the younger generation.”

For more information, email [email protected] or contact Mr. bin Hendi on

050 997 9971

For more information, email [email protected]

or contact Mr. bin Hendi on 050 997 9971.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


CITY REVIEW

Paris Known as the city of light, Paris is not only a

honeymoon destination. People of all ages are always

eager to visit Paris during various times of the year.

There are many landmarks and places that appeal to all

sorts of people, one of which, the famous Eiffel Tower.

Who hasn’t heard of the Eiffel Tower? With almost 800

stairs to climb, the view from the first and second floors

is breathtaking. Another landmark that is a famous

destination in Paris is the Louvre, where the well-known

Mona Lisa is placed. Other landmarks include the Arc of

Triumph, Versailles, and Notre Dame Church. But aside

from that, Paris is home to many nature-related places,

such as Parc Florale, and the Bateaux Mouches cruise.

The important part, food. Paris is known for its

deliciously appetizing food in restaurants like Pizza Pino

and Fouquet’s. Sounds like a perfect holiday destination?

MONTHLY REVIEWS

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