Volume 21, Issue 2 October 2014 http://www.chittagonggrammarschool.com/menu/newsletter.htm CGS SEPTEMBER EVENTS RS International Dear Parents, We aim for your child to excel in all four areas when he/she graduates from CGS - scholarship, leadership, community service, character. These achievements were not chosen at random. They are the core to a fulfilled life. Scholarship is much more than just getting straight A's. It is a life-long love of learning. In the end it is a sum of small choices. Each time one decides to WANT to learn something, the experience is so rewarding that the next time becomes easier. Soon learning becomes a habit at which point, the desire to learn makes getting A's easier while taking the focus off of grades. Suddenly the world around them becomes richer, full of meaning and learning opportunities. Leadership is not about being elected or appointed to an office but to be able stand up for what one believes in, to face the music even when things get unpleasant, to have a purpose and a vision and to try and achieve it, remembering that the goal is not to get power. Community Service is an attitude not a means to an end or to get service points or a necessity of social life but a well-rested feeling that one has done something worthwhile. Character "The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out" said Thomas Macaulay, for while being honest and honourable when others are watching, it is important to be true to oneself. At CGS, we have our eyes focused on these achievements. Mahine Khan CGS BOUNDARY BREAKERS ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY ESSAY COMPETITION: 8 CGS students won Silver and Bronze awards in 2014: Huzaifa (7R), Khairatun (7G), Nadia (9C) and Zeba (10G) won Silver, while Anisha (7G), Dinyar (7M), Nazifa (10C) and Ehfaz (11) won Bronze. CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS 2014: Sisters, Ifra (1C) and Afra (4C) won first prize for their project in their age group. THE PIXEL PRIZE 2014: Aasim (11) won an Australian photography competition, his entry below. October Conference This year the Annual International RS Conference is hosted in Amman, Jordan by King’s Academy. The CGS team attending comprises of Junaida, Amreen, Maleeha, Rudmila, Sharfa and Abdullah; all from class 12. Director Shereen Ispahani, Head of Upper Mahine Khan and RS Rep, Zia Mohiuddin will also be accompanying the group. The conference will bring together RS schools from across the globe. Based on the theme ‘Peace Be Upon Us’, which is particularly befitting considering the ongoing conflict in the region. During the conference, delegates will be inspired by keynote speakers and panels and will participate in dynamic collaborative activities on campus and a trip to Petra. Four other teams are preparing for conferences in India at Woodstock, Mussoorie, DAIS, and DAIMUN Mumbai and Birla Academy, Bangalore. 6 students from CAS in Karachi came for an exchange programme in September, while Rubab Bahar (11G), pictured below right, spent August on an exchange at Daly College. CGS hit the ground running this school year: ►Upper School hosted two tertiary seminars given by visiting universities. ►Middle School held award ceremonies for all classes, including a promotion for class 7. ►Upper School held their annual award ceremony to celebrate top performers. ►Participants of The Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme completed the trip for their Silver Award qualification. ►6 students from CAS School, Karachi enjoyed a successful exchange programme. ►Gap students from Canada (Maddie) and Denmark (Leon) arrived for their 4 month extended RS alumni programme at CGS. THE 6TH CGS BOOK FAIR Amidst a spate of Hartals CGS managed to host it’s 6th Book Fair. CGS Alumni, pictured above, L to R; Shafkat, Faatin, Mahin, Sazina, Maliha, Fahim, Sharhad, Raidah, Maddie, Leon, Muhtasim, Pritom organized the twoday event in Chittagong before taking it to the capital city at CGSD for another weekend. Star author, Sarina Hossain signed copies of her book, ‘Castle of Doom’ for buyers. Her next two books are now in the pipeline. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Durga Puja Holidays CRICKET: Junior Boys inter-house: Woodstock MUN, Mussoorie, India Match 1: Courage (20) Vs Generosity (22), Eid-ul Azha Holidays Match 2: Service (40) Vs Generosity (38), RS Conference at Amman, Jordan Match 3: Service (26) Vs Courage (27), DAIS, Young RS Conference, Mumbai Final: Generosity (32) Vs Service (33), DAIMUN, Mumbai M-O-T-M, Zuhair (5S), 5 runs, 3 wickets. Sarla Birla, RS Conference, Bangalore BASKETBALL: Senior Girls inter-house: Mufti Day, Halloween / UN Theme Match 1: Courage (4) Vs Generosity (0), Match 2: Service (4) Vs Courage (2), Match 3: Generosity (2), Service (14) Final: Service (2) Vs Courage (1), P-O-T-M, Nafisa (12C), 1 point. DHAKA INTER-SCHOOL MATCHES: The CGS Basketball team (pictured right) played in the Citycell tournament in Dhaka organized by the Bangladesh Basketball Federation and were group champions. Our football team played in a tournament hosted by Green Herald School in Dhaka. SPORTS ROUND-UP DATE 2-3.10.14 3-5.10.14 4-12.10.14 7-13.10.14 9-12.10.14 17-20.10.14 29/1-2/11.14 30.10.2014