Tell your story to the world.

I am happy and proud to write this message in Dasman what’s up. This digital newsletter is

for Dasman’s teachers, students and parents and It continues to be published on a

quarterly basis for the second year. The electronic form was chosen to be in line with the

environmental values and strategic technological goals of the school.

Last year, a team of volunteer teachers with both Rana (PR & Marketing Executive) and

Afnan (social media specialist) were tasked with the responsibility of finalizing the

structure of the newsletter. The diversity of the team was intentional to help in pooling

together different experiences and ideas.

We see the newsletter as an excellent way to keep everyone in the school community

involved and informed. Students, teachers and parents are invited to submit articles, events and activities. You

are reminded to submit your items by November 3rd in time for the next issue in December.

We encourage everyone to participate and contribute regularly to make this project successful. The articles

should be light and readable in nature and intended to be enjoyable but important enough for our dedicated and

loved students.

Dear Parents,

I do hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful summer break and that the children are looking forward to

returning to school. Staff have been busy in school since Sunday, 25Th August in preparation for the start of

semester and we are all looking forward to welcoming our students.

I am delighted to update you on the new facilities to our campus. We worked tirelessly during the summer to

finalize the renovation of Dasman 2 (Middle School) and furnished it with a state-of-the-art gym, science labs,

computer labs, a robotic lab, multipurpose room and a covered canteen area.

We are also proud to announce that we have a new central mosque for boys and girls in the same building. The

style and interior of the mosque reflects the traditional Kuwaiti design and it is a reflection of our sincere

attempts to embed the Islamic ethos and ethics in our youth.

The wellbeing center is another facility that is unique in its nature and intent. It is the one and only center in

private schools that will work on promoting positivity and enhance character education in our young

population.

The state of art “Reading Area” and “Biodome” will complement our vision of thinking outside the classroom boundaries and inculcate a

culture of reading. Our students from pre-K to grade 12 will enjoy these facilities and benefit from the programs that we planned to use

them to full potential.

In order to ensure implementation of environmental goals for this academic year, we are pleased to announce partnerships with “Omniya”

Recycling and “EPA” for protection of the ecosystem.

We have very experienced staff here at DBS and we work really hard to communicate effectively with parents. All official correspondence

will be our portal. Please sign up and communicate with your classroom teachers and administrators.

All principals will assign two days a week to meet parents and attend to their needs. As instructional leaders, the rest of the time will be

utilized visiting classrooms and mentoring teachers and students. Please support our principals to do their job by requesting an

appointment in advance from the office. We are all here for the students and we would like to spend our time attending to their needs.

Thank you all for your continuous support to DBS and its staff.

Yours sincerely,

Samar Dizmen

Superintendent

DBS, in collaboration with Omniya, has signed an agreement to launch an important

project at our school. We aim to sensitize our students to the global cause of recycling to

preserve our environment.

WHAT IS E-LEARNING?

E- Learning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational

curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases it refers to either

an app or program utilized through an online platform.

While teaching can be based inside or outside of the classrooms, the use of

computers and the Internet forms the major component of E-learning.

Technology supports learning in a classroom.

At Dasman, our students use iPad’s , PC’s and Chromebook’s. We have a wide

range of software platforms to assist with our e – learning such as:

Raz Plus – For reading eBooks.

IXl – Math and Science Home Work

Britannica- Encyclopedia for research that ensures our learners are safe online.

Pearson: Math – Science – English Interactive learning

Google Classroom: Safe communication with students

Waseem Bacus

Edu. Tech. Coordinator

Dear DBS Community, It is a great excitement to welcome you to the 2019/2020

Athletic seasons at DBS.

Our athletic program has grown tremendously over the past

five years on local and international levels. The growth

which has taken place, has enabled us to develop an

excellent reputation and become a competitive member at

conference we participate in. We aim to inspire students to

become national and global citizens by promoting Kuwaiti

identity and embracing multicultural values while competing

in a high quality atmosphere. While playing sports in Kuwait

we are challenged by the strongest international schools,

outside the State we are challenged by IB schools from all

over Europe.

DBS has a four season sports calendar during which a range of athletic activities are provided for under-14 (U14),

Junior Varsity (JV), and Varsity Boys and Girls. Our students compete in the following sports: Volleyball,

Football/Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Badminton and Swimming.

DBS is committed to providing a wide variety of extra -curricular activities. From Student Council to Model United

Nations (MUN) and community service to After School Activities and clubs, students have numerous

opportunities to get involved in the world around them.

As part of our continuous improvement and upscaling our sport facilities, DBS HS students have now their own

Gymnasium in addition to a fitness center, where they are able to expand their knowledge in fitness, nutrition

and over all wellbeing. DBS MS newly opened Gymnasium will give the students better Physical Education and

Health structure and establish routines for an easy transition to HS.

DBS High, Middle and SEN school athletic department and administration, understands and support the

importance of co-curricular activities. At DBS through athletics student-athletes gain an opportunity to learn and

demonstrate sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership, and teamwork. The high standards set in the classroom

carry over to the football fields, gymnasium, and pool, which make for some exciting and rigorous play. At DBS

we are proud of the success of our students and wholeheartedly believe in the power of DBS community. The

involvement of our students’ parents in their school life remains a priority for our leadership, coaches, staff and

teachers as it helps ensure the happiness of our students.

I wish all DBS students the best of luck for the year, and encourage everyone to join us for try-outs and

experience of being a real DBS Shark!

Kristian Ivanov DBS Athletic Coordinator HS/MS/SEN Phys. Ed. HOD

HS Fitness Center

HS Gymnasium MS Gymnasium

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Physiotherapy (PT), is one of the services DBS provides with the aim to help students with physical conditions/disabilities. PT

programs provide evaluation and treatment for students (from K-12) who present with a functional and mobility challenges.

Therapy seeks to restore their motion and maximize their functioning within the school environment. The majority of

students benefiting from the service are within the SEN Division (D7), while the rest come from mainstream classes.

Intervention plans are designed on an individual basis after evaluating the case. The physiotherapist works then with

parents, teachers, teacher assistants and caregiver s in order to meet the selected goals. Another part of the PT program is

recommendation of assistive technology tools for better quality orthoses

(e.g. braces, splints) that help the student in his /her daily living activities

and independent movement from class to class.

Students who benefit from the service fall under the following spectrum

of conditions/diagnoses:

- Neurological disorders, such as Cerebral Palsy.

- Muscular Dystrophy.

- Post-operative rehabilitation, such as tendon-release surgeries.

- Musculoskeletal conditions that affect posture and gait.

- Balance and coordination.

- Other conditions/syndromes that involve gait deviations.

Treatment plan usually includes one or more of the following treatment

methods / techniques:

- NDT (Neurodevelopmental Techniques), Bobath.

- Soft tissue stretches, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation).

- Neuro Rehab techniques, such as Freckle’s exercises for ataxia.

- Manual therapy techniques for musculoskeletal disorders, such as joint mobilization and manipulation.

- Gait re-education.

If you need any more information about the PT program, please do not hesitate to visit us in the Special Needs Division (D7).

Abeer Al Hasan Physiotherapist

What you need to know about

PHYSIOTHERAPY service in DBS

School Space / sqm

Music

classrooms

Outdoor

fields

Gates

Swimming

pools

Art

Classrooms

Kitchens used

by students

Buildings

Indoor Gyms & playing areas

Classrooms

Canteens

Computer labs

Meeting rooms

Auditoriums

Congratulations on the arrival of your new Babies

Our best wishes for Mr. Adel Al Sane-CEO on

the Birth of his new granddaughter

About Sudoku, puzzle game and how to play?

Sudoku is one of the most popular logic-based number-placement puzzle game. The literal meaning of "Sudoku" in Japanese is "the number that is single".

The objective is to fill a nine-by-nine (9x9) grid with digits so that each row, column and 3x3 section contain number between 1 and 9, with each number used once and only once in each section. The Sudoku game players are provided with partially filled grid meant to be solved.

Who would like to participate in the SUDOKO contest can deliver the answers to Rana Massouh by hand.

Warm wishes to our staff who are celebrating their

Birthday on Septempre,October & November

Shaju Paul K O Paul Abed Alsayed Antar Ibrahim Ali Abdelazim Mohamed Amal Mostafa Alward

Asma'a (M.S.) AlQasem Hanaa Abu-Khalifa Mohamed Mohamed Omaymah Abd AlnabI

Mohammad Abu Aishah Amal Hassan Assaad Reem Nader Noaman Saleh Zainab Mahmoud Afandi

Asmaa Refaat AlMeshnab Dina Saleh Ibrahim Bakeer Heba Abdullah Mohammad Rachelle Dayrit

Shaymaa Mazen Qato Yasmeen S. S. Qato Nasreen Akhter Amira Mohammad Alfadawi

Cesar Onfre Viegas David Francis Coffey Eman Wajdi Saeed Ayman Mohamed Aly Sayed

Hassan Farouq Mohammad Hala Moustafa Korayem June Wendy Wyngaard Leena Mohammad AlBasha

Natia Tskhadadze Nuwara Paksege Rek Lionel Ola Mohamed Moustafa Sara Sayed Alattar

Sawsan Nuri AlKhudairy Rania Hamdi Sabri Wali Rose Mary Malgas Haifa A A Abu Hani

Mohammad Mohammad Mohamed Mohamed Lamies El-Amer Sameera Ali Edrees

Hanadi Ehsan Qasem Eid Fatema Sharsheerah Eman Mohammad AlDwaik Tamara ALBADDAWI

Wahada Mariama Wael Abdulaziz Mousa Mona M. F. Mahmoud Rehab Ahmed Abdelsalam

Shaikhah Ibrahim Aljassim Wafaa Ahmad Mostafa Nadine Mohammad Taha Wijekoon Dingirmenike

Maha Yahya Serhal Tasneem Majed Zuwain Hagar Saleh Abdelhamid Ivan Douglas Mandadige

Manal Mohammad Ebraimi Randah Rebhi Alashi Laila Asad Ghloum Hasan Cristina- Elena Andreiu

Mohammad Adel Yaseen Shakuntala Banamali Mayyar Hamed Abdullah Ayat Jamill Wazwaz

Nicolaas Ludolf Vermaak Amira Ibrahim Hattab Reka Agocs Nour Mohammad Omar

Amal Hamdi Al Ameli Susantha Nakathdurage Fatima Ahmad Hadrab Susantha Nakathdurage

Saleh Saleh Bayoumy Dalal Ahmed AlHrata Raghda Elnahhas Srinivasa Perumal Rajan

Noha ElMorsy Hosny Ruba Saeed Fakhri Khlaf Intesar Mohamed Abdullah Victoria Danielle Mc Nair

Nisreen Ehsan Altammam Nour Ammar Hussain Jarad Hazem Shafeeq Alkhateeb Malatse Phillimon Matabane

Ann Susan Sumen Bodour Ahmad Alshatti Diana George Shammas Duaa Barakat Al-Hamaideh

Sahar Mohammed Fatemah Abdulhameed Nina Hareiette Fernades Lamea Haani Haideri

Cristina Suzanne Machuca Ali Mohammad Ismaeil Rasha Muneer Mohammad Narjes Adel Mahdi Saleh

Willem Jacobus Human Mohammad Abu Alnaja Wael Maged Hussein Koura Taru Khanna

Tianna Nicole Quiller Noora Haddara Eman (Hab Al-Rumman) Marwa Fathy Behiry

Sharon Govender Lynette Sonia Wynkwaardt Ahmed Salah Abdalla Raniah Fuad Abdulbaqi

Fedaa Wajeeh Altraifi Diala Hakim Faten Naeem Abu Shanab Farah Mohamad Karbeissa

Deborah Sandra Gertse Wael Sayed Ahmad Shareef Abdulbaset Kamel Nassar Ahmad Mohammad Jumaah

Asmir Zankovic Manal Taha Amer Othman Naailah Mansoor Marko Savic

Ievgeniia Firko Monther Tawfiq Yousef Manal Hadran Jaber Ghadeer Rabeea Habbabah

Hisham Abu Dawoud Nada Anbousi Randah Fuad AlRahhal Amal Berrwin

Alhareth Monther Saleh Safeyah Tareq Albakri Reem Saad AlMashnouq Keva Ebony Ellis

Jalal Ameen Alneaimi Hebah Alsayed Helal Sultan Basmah Hamdi Shaheen Ambrose Edmund Daries

Justice Marfo Ebrahim Daniels Lutchmee Balagopaul Miengah Jardien

Naveed Ahmad Faiz Ahmad Adam David Mark Jackson Isidora Harbas Asmaa Abdelhamid Soliman

Rawan Mahmoud Khalifah Salma Essop Gadija Daniels Emily MC Keever

Aqeelah Fakier

Adel Al Sane

CEO

Samar Dizmen

Superintendent

Rana Massouh

PR & Marketing

Afnan Al – Azzam

Website Administrator