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VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1; January 2019
Most of us are aware of the basic components of
education which can be categorised under
indicators of quality education: teachers,
curriculum, underlying philosophy of the
institution, operational infrastructure & facilities of
a school. All of these are variables dependent on
the input. So can we deduce that the input is the
cost for running the engine? Thus the variables
highly rely on the impetus of adequate finances for
that matter. On that account, quality education is
dependent on the quality of services provided..
How can we better
explain a term which
is relative to a
personal opinion and
experience? The
definition of QUALITY
may be distinct but its
interpretation,
application and
reference points can be quite extensive. Our
academic team of campus heads, curriculum
specialists and faculty are focused on the fact that
quality education is only achievable through
continuous professional development, candid
reflection on our administrative policies,
innovative academic practices, general analyses of
students’ performance and most importantly
frequent yet supportive teacher observations.
Private education providers play a significant role
in the education sector but do not receive public
funding or government support and are not given
guidelines to meet standards such as the provision
of a set curriculum or the professional and
academic training requirements for their teaching
staff. However, every school must prove that they
are providing high-quality instruction and facilities
to be able to attract a parent body that is invested
in their child’s growth and development.
This graph from www.uis.unesco.org-data centre
displays the percentage of students enrolled in
private schools in Pakistan. Compared to many
other countries, a larger proportion of students are
attending private institutions in Pakistan.
In our opinion, every educational institution
whether state-run or private for-profit/non-profit
should be based on the principles of quality
education. We realise that, as a nation, we are still
lagging in conceptualising that true education
cannot and should not be assessed only through
examination of specific subject-content but by the
extent to which there is an emphasis on building
students’ academic curiosity, knowledge,
eloquence, open-minded thought, empathy,
emotional strength and moral character.
A quote by Jinnah, uttered on 31st October 1947 in
Lahore, reminds us of the painful reality that we
are not at the point of being honestly brazen about
the fact that quality education is not accessible
across board for our children: ‘Pakistan is proud of
her youth, particularly the students, who are
nation builders of tomorrow. They must fully equip
themselves by discipline, education, and training
for the arduous task lying ahead of them.’
Yes, respected
Quaid - we are
trying and hopeful
of our nation
builders.
Regardless of
being an
independent
school run privately for-profit and using ROI
models or a government funded school, we are all
encumbered by economic inequities, political
partisan and societal warfare of mindsets. Who
knows what is in store for us all? Success is
guaranteed, only with persistent, unwavering
commitment, in the face of every challenge, to
embrace the greater global movement for quality
education, student-centred approaches and a desire
to offer a joyous learning experience to our
students.
We will retain hope and continue with our mission
to improve learning opportunities and serve
parents and students of this nation, despite all
odds.
Striving for QualityEducation
Froebel’s Administration
WinterN e w s l e t t e r
“We are determined to implement
innovative teaching methods
which, not only instil the love of
learning, but also help our kids
become better human beings and
stand out. This term we have
focused our efforts on
encouraging students to take the
lead, discuss and come up with
ideas for activity days, creative
art and construction projects
and we have thoroughly enjoyed
the outcomes .”Sofia Jahangir
Programme Head, Daycare
Every year we host a Family Fun Daywhich is an enriching and worthwhile experience for our kids and families alike to interact, bond and have fun. To instil a sense of responsibility in our kids, this time we allowed them to set up their own stall. It was a proud moment for us to witness their friends lending them a helping hand. Musical chairs and tug of war were the biggest hit with the parents!
Childhood friends are important for a child’s socio-emotional development as they learn how to interact and respond to others. This Friendship Day, kids were given the liberty to come up with their own ideas that included handmade cards, crafts, scrumptious food and of course some messy play and cavorting with chums!
Our teachers share a very special bond with students. To reciprocate the love, our kids did their best to make Teachers’ Day special by preparing their own decorations, cards, bouquets; and also bringing in a homemade cake which was devoured lickety-split!
Our after-schoolers explored the wonders of the galaxy by becoming astronauts for their Space-themed Day. They learnt the concepts of gravity, moon phases, painted the solar system, built spaceships and created some amazing space art!
Our kids undertook the challenge to put together a model of a city by employing their creativity in their Construction Club class. They made the best use of different boxes, matchsticks, used popsicle sticks, old newspapers, strings, toilet rolls, cartons etc.
Gardening Class is very beneficial for the physical development of our tiny tots. In our sensory garden, kids get to practice their locomotor and object-control skills as they move around from place to place carrying tools, soil and water. This term we were fortunate enough to grow our own fresh and nutritious veggies and oodles of oranges that kids picked, devoured and even packed to take home.
Thanks to the lovely sunshine that served as a jumping-off point to the chilly winter season, we celebrated Autumn Day outdoors in the sensory garden with a variety of individual & group activities.
On , our kids presented Mother’s Daytheir super-moms with some gorgeous handmade cards and prezzies made out of oven baked clay. Together with their kiddos, moms decorated cookies, followed by a family portrait shoot.
For the first time ever, we also celebrated with the same Father’s Dayfrolic and were pleasantly surprised with the large turnout of our super-hero daddies. They looked very dashing posing with their dazzling paper ties designed and created by none other than their own little ones.
Our indoor had one of Sand-play Daythe most fun hands-on activities. The whole room was filled with sand and kids learnt sand molding, sieving, scooping as they dug out hidden treasures from the sand. It was quite a struggle to get kids out of the room in the end!
To cherish special multi-generational moments, were invited grandparentsto spend a morning at our daycare. It was lovely to see grandparents lovingly feeding, chatting with and carrying out activities with all the little kids not just their own. In no time our kids were well-acquainted with the grandparents of their pals and by the end of the day, one couldn’t tell who was whose grandparent!
AROUND DAYCAREI have
the best
of friends!
Dad's love ties us
together!
Cake is
the answer.
Who cares
what the
question
is?
Life's better between
2 pieces of bread! Tic-tac-toe fun!
“Our focus is having the students develop a vision for themselves, transforming their attitude, developing mutual respect, accepting differences and taking ownership of Froebel’s vision. The rest - the academic achievements - will take care of themselves.”
Revival of the school societies took on a whole new meaning with the very popular followed by a large Society Fairnumber of activities, awards and accolades. Kudos to the Student Council Secretary and Society heads!
FROMUN’18 surpassed all expectations with the host team arranging a spectacular three-day event. Students were engaged in intellectual discourse and challenged to debate their understanding of global dynamics through mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution. The , Annual DinnerCarnival Concert and ‘JOSH’ made for many unforgettable moments.
The Debate Society made its mark not just by winning at local events but also solidified its presence nationally by ranking in the Debate Society of Pakistan Competitions. This included a unique competition at Rashidabad, Sindh and several in Lahore, which our students travelled to attend.
We proudly represented Pakistan at the 37th International Arab Youth Conference in Amman, Jordan this summer. The theme of this year’s congress was ‘Youth Participation in Gender Equality for Sustainable Development’. Our students spent 10 days immersed in a rich cultural experience, collaborating with youth from around the world and exploring world heritage sites around Amman!
A visit to the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate was organised
by Urdu Debate Society. Their presence was acknowledged by the Chairman of the Senate. They also visited Gali-e-dastoor, the museum and the library.
The Science and Math Society attended the National Science Bee at and NUSTachieved 2nd runner up in ‘Crimeline Module’ and ‘Mindmaze Module’. It made them the 3rd best out of 64 teams & was also awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000.
Model lessons conducted by our faculty on active learning encouraged healthy competition and in turn benefited the students who enjoyed these through collaborative learning.
Dramatic Arts Day provided entertainment for parents and teachers alike. For students, participating in plays is a proven learning experience which provides them with valuable skills such as public speaking, acting, directing, designing and sharing responsibility both on stage and behind the scenes.
The term kicked off with our students acing the contest hand in Mathleticshand with international-minded, thematic, cross-curricular and rigorous teaching structures of the .IPC
The proved to be a Annual Sports Dayresounding success in building teamwork, fair play and a taste for reaching and overcoming one's own limits.
This served as an Grandparents Dayopportunity to honour the love of our grandmas and grandpas who delightfully shared some anecdotes from their lives.
The highlight of this term was Sports Day which turned out to be a spectacular event filled with excitement, music and team spirit.
Picasso Day was celebrated to commemorate the work of Picasso by encouraging children to show their inner artist; with free-hand painting in an outdoor setting.
The charm of handwritten letters were revived this where World Post Daychildren wrote, stamped and posted letters to their loved ones.
AROUND ISLAMABAD CAMPUS
Fauzia BokhariPrincipal
“As we approach the end of the first term of another busy and challenging year, we are proud to have implemented the latest in teaching-learning practices and effective learning activities.”
Early Years
“We had great fun this term learning life skills through IPC and IEYC. The IEYC theme, ‘Imagine that!’ was instrumental in our little artists creating some beautiful visuals. All this builds confidence in our youngest students as they become more and more aware of their surroundings!”
Muneeza ShamsiCoordinator, Early Years
Ibrahim Khan- the winner of Regional Round, Dawn Spelling Bee!
Collaborative learning
opportunities
Keep calm and glaze on!
Primary Years
“This term in Primary Years, we aimed to inculcate compassion and empathy in our students by imparting mindfulness through our curriculum”. Saira Aftab
Mentor, Primary Years
Archaeologists in Petra
Jordan!
‘’Higher standards of learning and an
active student life set the pace at
Upper Secondary throughout the first
term.’’Omar Bilal
Coordinator, Upper Secondary Upper Secondary
Urdu
Debate
Society
visits the
Houses of
Parliament
Lower Secondary
Tazeen JafriCoordinator, Lower Secondary
“It was a spectacular first academic term in which we united around a common goal - to make our students passionate about thinking, learning and being curious about the world around them.”
Our flagship event, was bigger Stallion Cup
than ever this year, with more than 30
schools and over 1100 individual
participants. The purpose of Stallion Cup is
to engage students in sports, health and
fitness and to develop their teamwork,
sportsman spirit and organizational skills.
Alizay Wasim and Mikaeel Alam of Year 9
represented Froebel’s at the Beaconhouse
Intra Regional Declamation Contest. Such
co-curricular activities are invaluable
opportunities for our students to build their
confidence, develop public speaking skills
and teach them the art of negotiation.
To mark , speakers were Red Ribbon Week
invited to impress upon students the
benefits of living a drug-free life, the dangers
of substance abuse and to empower them
with the knowledge and resolve necessary to
make healthy choices for themselves.
From the world of Shakespeare to the world
of contemporary literature, the outstanding
performances by students at Dramatic Arts
revealed hidden talents and superb acting
skills.
There was no better way to rejuvenate our
Lower and Upper Secondary students than
to have a to the Pipeline Track, Field Trip
Donga Gali. The fresh air in the serene
mountains provided the perfect end to a
strenuous academic term!
Mathletics provided an encouraging
platform for all the Mathletes to test their
numerical prowess, logical thinking and
teamwork.
Field trips link the classroom experience to
the outside world. The trips to Margalla Hills
and the 3rd largest bird sanctuary in Asia
were full of fun and learning for our
students.
Dramatic Arts was a showcase for delightful
performances by students. Our supportive
parents in the audience were highly
appreciative of the entire production, from
the script to props and costumes to dialogue
delivery.
As tribute to the ‘spiritual father of Pakistan’
Dr. Allama , students portrayed his Iqbal
philosophical and timeless ideas in a
thought-provoking skit!
Students actively participated in the many,
fun-filled activities this term, displaying IPC
curiosity during Entry Points and showing
off their grasp on new concepts learnt during
Exit Points.
Our boys participated in the inter-school
Rising Star Tape Ball Cricket Tournament.
Spectators were witness to healthy
competition between teams and our students
played tremendously well!
International Day of Charity was
commemorated with great ebullience to
inculcate social responsibility and inspire
children to get involved in charitable efforts
and reach out to those who need our
support.
The campus witnessed the biggest grins on
World Smile Day as our little ones
brightened our day with caring little
gestures and warm acts of kindness.
Students took part in various activities on
Defence Day to pay tribute to martyrs of the
1965 Indo-Pak war and demonstrate their
love and admiration for Pakistan’s brave
armed forces.
Grandparents are a delightful blend of love,
laughter, caring deeds and wonderful
stories. To convey their gratitude, pupils
invited them to create some precious
memories together.
To celebrate the birthday of , Pablo Picasso
our students put their creativity to good use
and expressed their vivid imagination
through art. The result was some
captivating art pieces that caught the
attention of every passerby.
Sports Day commenced with the grand entry
of a giant Chinese Dragon, which set the
tempo for the event with its vibrant colours
and graceful march. The young athletes took
part in various races and put forth their best
efforts.
AROUND RAWALPINDI CAMPUS
Umber TariqPrincipal
Upper Secondary
Lower Secondary
“At Froebel’s we strive to have students become adaptable and resilient learners by a continuous process of questioning, experimenting, failing, persevering, and eventually finding well-earned and true success.”
Shumaila AsifCoordinator, Primary Years
“I am gratified to see our team of teachers, adopting a creative approach which has enabled our students to become independent thinkers and problem-solvers from an early age.” Seema Malik
Coordinator, Early YearsEarly Years
Abiya Malik of Year 4 and Ayra Malik of Year 8
represented Federal Team in the under-10 and
under-14 categories respectively, in the 18th
National Women’s Junior Age Swimming
Championship 2018. Ayra secured 4th, 5th
and 6th positions in the races while Abiya won
a silver medal!
We are all geared up for hosting the World
Scholar’s Cup- Regional Round in February
2019. 13 students participated in the Global
Round in Barcelona during the summer break
and came home with 14 gold and 26 silver
medals.
73 students paid tribute to their parents in the
Artbeat National Child Art Competition where
they sent beautiful artwork on the theme, ‘My
Mother, My Father’!
Having a yabba dabbo do time with Flintstones! Barcelona Buddies!
Irshad Kijeye!
Retro never dies!
“We believe that Upper Secondary education is not just learning the facts, but training the mind to think, challenge and become better versions of ourselves. This term has been about engaging in student-centric co-curriculars alongside academics to increase motivation and develop key life long skills!"
Zainab HashmiHead, Guidance Counsellor
Digital Gamers!
Primary Years
“The end of term always comes around quickly and this term was no different. We have continued to strive forward and I feel extremely proud of how we have dealt with this year of change and challenges. Our campus has gone from strength to strength during this busy yet phenomenal term.”
We are incredibly proud of our A Level team that stood out with a first place award against much larger delegations in ‘Bit by Bit’, the Computer Science sub-event in Innoventions’ 18 held at LGS Johar Town.
Our A Level team continued to stand its ground in Aitchison Science & Engineering Concept, and was once STEM Olympiadagain placed first in ‘Bitwise’, the Computer Science sub-event.
With over 700 students in attendance, three days of cutthroat sporting events and enthralling socials, lived up Frolympics’18to its reputation of being an ‘event par excellence’.
Our delegation was once again showered with gold medals at in Table Grammania’18Tennis, Basketball, Pi-Rates-a Mathematics based competition, Vogue Runway-a checkerboard themed ramp walk and in the categories of Graffiti and Observation in Arts. Our teams for Throwball, Table Tennis, Chess and Tekken picked Silver medals.
The annual was an swimming competitionintense contest as each student vied for first position with their peers cheering them on. The winners walked away with well-deserved trophies!
In this week-long campaign, Red Ribbon Week, students participated in activities that highlighted the importance of healthy lifestyles, mindfulness, the harmful impact of drugs and negative peer pressure.
This year’s stellar performances on Dramatic Arts were supported by sound scripts, appropriate music, crisp dialogues and spectacular décor that had the audience vociferously cheering for each act.
Students paid tribute to by Allama Iqbalreciting excerpts from his epic poems, remembering his vision and role in the creation of Pakistan.
Eid-Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated with usual reverence. Various aspects of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)’s life were highlighted and students recited Naats and offered Salaam on the occasion.
This , students exhibited Mathleticsexemplary problem solving skills, mental mathematics abilities and quick-reflexes which propelled their teams into the top spot in the competition.
All students actively participated in Defence Day activities and sang motivational military songs to pay tribute to the martyrs of our armed forces.
On , a team of doctors was World Health Dayinvited to conduct general physical
examinations and dental and eye checkups for students. The pupils listened intently to the medical advice and precautionary measures shared by the visiting medical professionals.
This our preschoolers made the Picasso Daybest use of their fine motor skills, creativity and imagination to sketch and paint using different mediums.
On students International Charity Daygenerously participated in a drive to share their favourite belongings with less privileged peers at SOS village. A charity bake sale with scrumptious delicacies was also organised by the Student Council.
Spirits were high at the Annual Sports Dayof Early & Primary Years as evidenced by the audible shrieks and cheers. After a hard-fought day of competition the winners were presented with their spoils!
Early Years appreciated all the joy and wisdom that bring to our lives Grandparentsby spending a day with them in their classrooms.
AROUND LAHORE CAMPUS
Zarin ShoaibCoordinator, Upper Secondary
Upper Secondary
“The first term proved that the best pathway to success in school is a blend of curricular & extra-curricular activities which supplement classroom teaching in the real-world context. Our focus remained to inculcate values such as individual responsibility, teamwork, competition, acknowledging diversity and a sense of community.”
Primary Years & Early Years
Mahwash KamalCampus Support
Planting hope!
Good things come to those who swim!
“Distinctions, awards, medals and
promising university placements! This
term gave us many reasons to rejoice
as we celebrated the achievements of
our students in academics and
extracurriculars and relished
acceptances from some of the top
ranked universities around the world.”
Winning first place award in
'Bit by Bit'-Innoventions 18!
Be wise..
Stay drug-free!
Drama is life with dull
bits cut out!
Lower Secondary
Froebelians who have academically excelled
with a total of 9 distinctions in the IGCSE
exams. These include ‘Top in the Country’ in
English Language & Business Studies and ‘Top
in Province’ in Accounting, Biology, Economics,
Islamiyat, Physics & Urdu!
Lower Secondary students who have qualified
for the Lahore Regional Round Final
Championship at the much awaited ‘Dawn
Spelling Bee’ competition!
We applaud!
Principal
“A constant stream of academic and
co-curricular activities has our
students achieving better than
before. It is heartening to see them
perform in their individual areas of
expertise.”
With the participation of over thirty schools, our students outreached their self-confidence to compete on a national platform like Dawn Spelling Bee Competition. The enthusiasm of our students was lauded by the judges, who awarded them with certificates.
Teachers’ Day commenced with an assembly in which the Headmistress recognized and commended the dedication and commitment of the faculty towards their very noble profession. This was followed up by a touching scene in which teachers were showered with snazzy, handmade cards with warm messages, roses and chocolates by their students as appreciation for the value that these altruistic individuals bring to their lives.
This , our students paid Defence Dayhomage to our fearless soldiers by delivering speeches, singing patriotic songs and reflecting upon their heroism. Jazba-e-Junoon of our students was at its peak during the celebrations.
Our preschoolers started an epidemic on World Smile Day by spreading their contagious smiles all around campus. Luckily, our cameras managed to capture some of the brightest grins for posterity. The smiles continued all the
way home as they carried with them their vibrant, smiley pop-sticks.
This , our esteemed Grandparents Dayguests shared their interesting childhood stories and graced us with active participation in various activities. These very special moments have been preserved in the form of photographs as they posed with their grandchildren in the photo booth!
To mark the of 71st Independence DayPakistan, our school was decorated with banners of Minar-e-Pakistan and Quaid-e-Azam. Students paid heartfelt tribute to famous leaders of the subcontinent by singing national songs, delivering speeches and role-plays. Students, resplendent in the national colours of green & white, waved flags in celebration of the day!
Nationalistic songs, the cultural catwalk and performances made Dramatic Arts Day an entertaining and informative event. Students, in traditional garb, depicted life in the sub-continent during pre and post-partition days. It was definitely a thought-provoking experience!
Annual Sports Day, held at Islamabad Sports Complex, was a well-organised, colourful and highly-competitive event with students displaying their skills in athletics, martial arts and sportsmanship. The flat, hurdle, zig-zag and pole races garnered the most enthusiastic response from spectators!
Students of Years 4 to 6 participated in the qualifying round of . The Mathleticswinners who made the best use of their ability to deal with highly abstract concepts, advanced numeracy skills and logical arguments secured their way to the finals. One group from each class was ultimately victorious, a testament to their mathematical reasoning skills!
During , students Red Ribbon Weekprepared posters to promote healthy living habits and signed a pledge to promote healthy choices. Students made keys with hand-written, positive messages against drug abuse. Essay contests followed by art projects were written, drawn and displayed. The Poster Contest winners were announced and gift hampers awarded. The week was a great success in educating our students about the lethal nature of substance-abuse!
AROUND F-11 CAMPUS
Mrs. Waqas MasudHeadmistress
EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY YEARS &LOWER SECONDARY
Hocus Pocus! Drugs aren't our focus!
Pakhair Raghalay!
Maths is the music of reason!
“Our focus this term was to ensure
a student-centred learning
environment that inspires and
empowers Froebelians to take
ownership of their learning. We
endeavour to continue developing
their skills by encouraging them to
use critical thinking to solve
complex problems.” Fiza Asif
Coordinator, Early YearsOut and about!
To eat or not to eat!
“The term ends on a gratifying
note as this year we introduced
very successful and popular
after-school clubs which focused
on improving our students’ social
skills, self-esteem and academic
performance. Such constructive
activities are vital for the holistic
development of children.”
After-school clubs serve the purpose of
coaxing students into developing a more
positive attitude towards school, building
advanced academic aspirations as well
as catering to their interests and skills.
Kudos to our Space Ambassadors for
their two years of consecutive
participation in International Space
Week! On this year’s theme, ‘Space
Unites the World’, our superstars won
substantial acclaim for their
performance in activities ranging from
essay writing to arts and painting,
quizzes and speech competition.
Annual Sports Day was a smashing
success with adrenaline-charged races,
well-coordinated displays, spectacular
gymnastics and aerobics that inspired
parents into bringing the same energy to
the races arranged especially for them!
Speech and debates competitions are
arranged on a quarterly basis to coach
students in developing oratory
eloquence. This forum empowers
students to stand tall and speak in front
of a large audience with poise and
confidence.
Teachers’ Day was celebrated to
commend our nation-builders for their
commitment and dedication to
imparting holistic education.
An ordinary day turned extraordinary
with the spirit, fortitude and sense of
ownership of our future-oriented
Primary Years students as they
arranged an Egyptian-themed Food
Festival. A new precedent was
established as they deposited all their
earnings to the drive for Diamer-
Bhasha dams.
Field Trips: Students of Primary Years
had a chance to stride back in time
during their visit to the Taxila Museum
where they acquainted themselves with
Gandhara civilisation, arts and the
schist stone sculptures. Students who
visited the Khewra Salt Mines were
amazed by the water caves,
monuments of Minar-e-Pakistan and
Badshahi Mosque made out of salt and
bought back souvenirs for their friends
and family.
Various cultural, educational and
literary compositions based on the
biography of were Allama M. Iqbal
presented during the morning assembly
on his birth anniversary.
We hope that Red Ribbon Week
celebration serves as a catalyst to
educate our youth, mobilise our
community and encourage
participation in activities that promote
physical and emotional well-being with
the pledge to say NO to unhealthy
choices.
Who needs a calculator when your
number game is strong? Our young
mathematicians breezed through
multifaceted challenges at . Mathletics
On , students attended 14th August
school in patriotic green and white
colours, raising the flags in honour of
the martyrs who devoted their lives to
the Pakistan Movement and made
sacrifices to turn Iqbal’s dream into
reality.
One of our most cherished days was
Grandparents’ Day where our role
models enchanted us with love, treats
and anecdotes. They joyously
participated in art activities and poem
recitations.
AROUND SOAN CAMPUS
Aisha WasimHeadmistress
Celebrating Pakistan!
Gliding in the Salt Mines!!
EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY YEARS &LOWER SECONDARY
Pi-rates of Mathletics!
Iqbal kay Shaheen!
Never outrun your joy of
running!
“This term brought with it various challenges as well as accomplishments. As an institution, we aim to develop confidence, resilience, respect and values in our students. It is with great pride that we acknowledge that our students have thrived both academically and socially.”
Tasneem LotiaPrincipal
This , the campus Independence Day
resonated with anthems of freedom as
our students sang patriotic songs,
delivered motivational speeches and
gifted our homeland a good number of
trees on its 72nd birthday.
A Bake Sale was organised this
International Day of Charity to raise
funds which went towards making the
lives of those less fortunate than us a
little better.
Red Ribbon Week spread awareness
amongst students of the harmful and
negative impact that drugs can have on
one’s life.
To make our pupils recognise and
appreciate of the strength, wisdom and
guidance that older generations have to
offer, was organised. Grandparents Day
The preschoolers enjoyed working on
various interesting activities side-by-
side with their loving grandparents.
Teddy Bear Day was an opportunity to
celebrate our most loyal childhood
companions! The giggling tots
snuggling with their super cute teddy
bears created a picture of innocence
and coziness.
Annual Sports Day filled everyone with
oodles of self-confidence, high spirits,
commitment and a sense of healthy
competition.
The was a nail-biting Dawn Spelling Bee
competition held at Islamic University
Islamabad. As always, our students
were phenomenal and secured 7th
position out of 90 participant schools.
With reverence and devotion, Duroods
and Salaams were offered to our
beloved Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) on Eid-
Milad-un-Nabi. This soul-enriching
experience made our students aware of
the importance of following Ahadith
and gave them insight into the
Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) life.
Field trips impact the learning of
students to a great degree as they get to
experience firsthand what is taught in
school! Early Years visited the Birds’
Aviary at Lake View Park. Years 1 and
2 observed the diversity of our culture
at Lok Virsa heritage museum. Year 3
got a chance to explore the stupas and
the remains of ancient civilisation at
Taxila Museum. Year 4 & 5 went deep
into the caves of Khewra Salt Mines to
discover the natural mineral resources
stored within. Lower Secondary
students put their teamwork &
camping skills to good use on their
expedition to Shah Allah Ditta Caves.
AROUND CIVIL LINES CAMPUS
“With our prime focus on student growth and achievement, we utilised school time effectively to facilitate our students in performing to the best of their abilities and enabling them as responsible and conscientious citizens.”
Saira SyedAcademic Coordinator
Family is the gift that keeps on giving
Stay drug-free!
EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY YEARS &LOWER SECONDARY
Planting seeds of happiness
Food, friends & sunshine!
“As a team we believe there’s no substitute for hard work and determination. It was a happening and sometimes challenging term at Faisalabad Campus, as we learnt resilience and perseverance and focused on each child as a whole. We look forward to a series of exciting events in the second term.”
Froebelians had an opportunity to display their talent at the LGS Glitz Gala and took the event to a whole new level with their brilliant performances. Fajar Faisal, Amal Binte Ali, Zunaira Aziz Khan, Ammar Mubashir, Adam Adeel, Syed Ibrahim Hussain, Ayaan Hassan and Hasham Nasir were awarded top positions in various contests including Poetry Recitals, Mathletics, Master Chef and Declamation.
Many heartwarming and emotional moments were observed on Grandparents Day with grandparents getting involved in various games and some even singing to their grandkids in beautiful, mellow voices.
EY students came all dressed in their jammies for their Slumber Partyadventure. They curled up in blankets with their favourite teddies, sipped on hot chocolate with marshmallows and munched on caramel popcorn. Their bedtime routine included brushing their teeth and they were encouraged to sleep in the right position. By the time teachers finished reading them their favourite bedtime stories our little llamas in pajamas actually believed it was bedtime and began to doze off!
IPC: Children of Year 3 enjoyed their journey back to the times of the Ancient
Egyptian Civilisation where they learnt about the River Nile, cartouches, pharaohs and the pyramids. They wrapped up the unit by experimenting with the process of mummification.
No light? No worries. Our learners IPCof Year 2 can electrify your day in a flash! The sparks flew for real as the students prepared different games using circuits which left their peers wonderstruck.
From settling on a menu, understanding the nitty-gritty of selling to making a - learning to Snack Shopset up a business was a one of a kind experience for Year 5. Their hard work paid off when their balance sheet stated profits at day end!
Kicks, throws and goals were witnessed when the teams from Primary Years and Lower Secondary gathered for a friendly football match. The scores were not in favour of some but the teams demonstrated the best of sportsmanship and team spirit!
On , teachers Universal Children’s Dayorganised a special assembly to share with everyone the unique qualities of their students. Children also watched their favourite animated movie, ‘The Donkey King’ as a treat!
To pay homage to our beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), a Mehfil-e-Milad was arranged. The echoing naats and durood followed by Qasida Burdah Shareef moved the hearts of the audience!
AROUND FAISALABAD CAMPUS
Zainab ZahraHeadmistress
Mellow, yellow fellows
EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY YEARS &LOWER SECONDARY
The littlest spark
could ignite a flame
You don't take a photograph, you make it!
What we
learn with
pleasure, we
never
forget..Maths-The only subject
that counts!
“The academic year started with
renewed enthusiasm as well as a
host of new challenges. Many
challenges were met successfully.
Our campus strength has grown
which reflects the success of our
educational programme and the
faith that members of our
community have in us.
Alhamdulillah, by the grace of
Allah Almighty and dedication of
our versatile and hardworking
staff members, the term ended
successfully.”
Annual Sports Day was organised at the
Ordinance Club where students
impressed their parents with their
flamboyant aerobic displays, karate,
well-coordinated march past, track
events, gymnastics, races, and tug of
war! In the prize distribution
ceremony, the winners were rewarded
not only for their victory but also for
the days of arduous training during P.E
classes in school!
Waves from the sea can drown you but
brainwaves empower you to keep your
knowledge afloat. As part of the IPC
unit, ‘Brainwave’, our mini lab-
assistants of Preparatory observed a
3D model of the brain to learn how it
works and produces mental activity.
They also enjoyed challenging
themselves by working on some mind-
boggling brain-teasers.
Our of Year 2 released Digital Gamers
their finished digital games during the
IPC Exit Point, exhibiting their
programming skills and designing
talent. They also marketed their
products via digital flyers and invited
the whole school to be a part of their
digital erudition.
Our in-house competition is Mathletics
a platform for math prodigies of Years
4, 5 and 6 to display their mental
agility. The competition ended amid
applause and awards!
“A grandchild’s mischief is a
grandparent’s joy”- The unconditional
love and care that defines the
relationship between grandparents and
their grandkids was visible in
abundance during . Grandparents Day
Every classroom had a mix of activities
such as storytelling, art & craft,
painting and poem recitation. The little
ones also taught the older generation
how to strike a pose for the pictures
and created some fine memories!
AROUND WAH CAMPUS
Arusa AzmatHeadmistress
EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY YEARS &LOWER SECONDARY
Never on the bleachers!
Pumping the neurons!
Will catch you with my octa-
tentacles!
Teachers train teachers!
Grandparents -
filling the
world with
love
With great pride we share the news that Froebel’s was represented by Ms. Sahar Pirzada, Head,
Department of Examinations at the Pearson Growing Global Conference held in Malaysia in October
this year.
Ms. Sahar attended as a Panelist and Speaker at the conference sharing the dais with education
stalwarts like ideas-innovator & Lead Speaker, Charles Leadbeater, the best-selling author on
education & advisor to various governments and multinationals like Microsoft & also with award
winning educationalist & international speaker Karine George. In such distinguished company, it was
a privilege for Froebel's to remain the focus of a majority of the ideas proposed. The talk also opened to
a question & answer session from a very active audience of education leaders from the UK, China,
Burma, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Macau, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Vietnam.
The event emanated the style, vision & vibe of a TED talk. The views of Froebel’s were widely
appreciated and led to a video interview following the Panel Discussion.
The area of focus was the relational tension between high-stakes assessment and dynamic learning in the classroom. Also
under discussion was the need to equip students with more than just a grade. Froebel’s was able to highlight not only the
contradiction in teaching and high stakes assessment practices based on standardised testing archetypes but the need to
reframe and rethink existing training and CPD paradigms for the agents of delivery, the teachers. Froebel’s also highlighted the
role of the school in equipping students with transferable skills essential for success in later life and the possibility of exploring
school-involvement in assessments making the process more dynamic in paving the way to higher learning.
This was a high-profile event hosted by Pearson-Edexcel’s most
senior team including Director Roberta Thompson, International
Curriculum Portfolio Manager David Albon Head of Asia, Alan
Malcom, Vice President South Asia, Vice President Schools Vivek
Godvil, Vice President Asia Harish Doraiswamy, Regional
Director Asia Premila Paulraj & Regional Director Pakistan Faisal
Mehmood.
Department of External Examinations
Edexcel Retake Jan 2019 - Starting Time
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
IALAM SESSION
IAL PM & IGCSE AM SESSION
IGCSE PM SESSION
10:30 AM 1:30 PM 6:00 PM
Here, in Pakistan a training workshop was held for invigilators in preparation for the upcoming Edexel Retakes in January 2019.
Parents & students are requested to make note of the timings for this session.
We are delighted to announce the names of our High Achieving Students and extend felicitations to them on their excellence in the
June 2018 exam session as recognised by Pearson-Edexcel.
Zainab Mobeen
Ahmad Hassan
Raphael Khalid
Raphael Khalid
Jibraeil Aatif Anwar
Vania Chattha
Vania Chattha
Muhammad Owais Altaf
Amer Nawaz Maan
Malik Danish
Amal Zahra Surmawal
Alysha Kazmi
Edexcel-Pearson Outstanding Learners - June 2018International GCSE, IAL
Candidate Subject(s) Award
Biology & Chemistry
Further Mathematics & Mathematics
Economics
Physics
English Literature & English Language
English Language & English Literature
Islamiyat
Urdu
Urdu
Urdu
Economics & History
Business Studies
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Province
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Province
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Pakistan
Highest in Province
Highest in Province
It is also pertinent to note that from June 2019 Edexcel assessments will convert from the A*-U alphabetical grading system to
the new numeric 9-1 grading system.
Ms. Sahar Pirzada
Head, Department of Examinations
Guidance and Counselling Centre at Froebel's“Choose a career you love, and you will never have to go to work.”- Denis Waitley
Qasim Dodhy (ISB)- 1560 Shahmeer Athar (LHR) - 1550 Sheherzad Jamal (ISB) - 1540,
Raphael Khalid (ISB)- 1530 Haider Hassan(RWP) - 1500 Jibraeil Aatif Anwar - 1500,
Javeria Ali (ISB) – 1490
The counselling office has been in full swing even before the start of the academic year with our students attending summer schools in the US and UK. Sheherzad Jamal was in Princeton studying Public policy and Middle Eastern politics, Javeria Ali in Brown University taking a pre-collegiate course in English Literature, Muhaddisa Ali was sculpting in the Rhode Island School of Design and Muhammad Jafri was debating at the University of Oxford in England. Our students were also taking in house ‘SAT’ classes with the organisation ‘Smart Prep’. This year we had some of the highest SAT scores in the Froebel’s history:
SAT -1
Umair Shah – Math 800 Physics 800
The College admission cycle is keeping us busy with students applying to countries around the world. We are proud to announce our students have secured offers of admissions from:
Sheherzad Jamal (ISB): University of Cambridge, University of Sussex and University of Warwick.Mahin Shoaib (LHR): Imperial College London, University of Manchester, University of Bristol and City University of London where the admission offer came in a record two hours!Shahmeer Athar (LHR): Durham University and the University of St. Andrews.Qasim Dodhy (ISB): University of Manchester, Queen Mary, and University of Essex.Umair Shah (ISB): University of Leeds.Maria Amin (ISB): University of Edinburgh. Khamil Khan Panni (ISB): Kenyon College - scholarship and aid package of $66,000/annum.Aleena Khan (ISB):Hobart and William Smith College - scholarship and aid package of $45,000/annumTwo of our budding scientists have been selected to attend Science/STEM camps this winter. Muhammad Ibrahim (ISB) has been selected to attend the prestigious Buraq Space camp in Islamabad and Mujtaba Ali (ISB) and Arham Asam(LHR) will be attending LUMS Stem School in Lahore.Raphael Khalid has been selected as one of the top five debaters in the country! He is now the official member of Pakistan Debating Team and we have no doubt he will continue to make his school and country even more proud.
This term we will see our Upper Secondary students jetting off to attend a media camp in January to Doha and a debating competition in March to Antalya, Turkey.
Please contact the GC office if you wish for your child to participate.
Ms. Zainab HashmiHead, Guidance Counsellor
SAT -2
Teachers play a substantive role in how well students respond to their learning and we are
proud that our teachers actively look for opportunities to acquire the latest in proven teaching
methodologies so that they are able to bring the best teaching and learning into their
classrooms.
Mathematics, English and Science teachers attended a three-day rigorous programme, the
International Primary Lower Secondary (iPLS) workshop by Pearson International
trainers from Britain. Participants were given training on formative and summative
assessments, as well as engaging students through active learning and making them more
proficient learners by developing their critical thinking skills. Those who attended the workshop were so inspired by their learning
that they reached out to share their newfound knowledge with their peers. The enthusiasm snowballed and what has ensued is a
series of model lessons, which included an array of activities, energisers and discussions that have reinvigorated the classroom.
As appreciation for these outstanding lessons, teachers were awarded ‘Model Teaching’ badges to applaud their efforts to raise the
bar in quality teaching.
In addition, Mr. Wijendra from Froebel’s Centre for Professional Development led
teachers through a series of four workshops on Interpersonal Skills & Emotional
Intelligence. It is widely recognised that these soft skills are absolutely necessary for all
who have extensive human interaction. This is even more critical in the field of
education, where teachers must be sensitive to their students’ needs and behaviours and
respond in a positive manner so that every child feels secure and motivated to learn and
grow.
Ms. Tahira Sheikh, a Jolly Phonics master trainer, delivered a one-day refresher course
to our Early Years’ teachers on sounds, and reading based on blending. The Jolly Phonics
reading technique has been highly successful in building a solid foundation for students’
reading skills.
Ms. Samia Omair and Ms. Samreena Tahir, EY teachers, led sessions for their colleagues
on effectively integrating montessori methods such as Exercises for Practical Life
(EPLs) and Sensorial Work in the classroom. EPL is a purposeful activity that develops motor control and coordination and
develops independence, concentration and a sense of responsibility in children. Sensorial work helps students become more
logical, perceptive and aware.
Mr. Sirisena Wijendra
CPD
MS. Farah Najeeb
Campus Support
Professional Development Programs
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