THE AL MAJD EXPRESSIONS Volume 2 Issue 4 Accreditation Al Majd International School has earned the Distinction of Accreditation by AdvancED for a five-year term. As a devoted educational institution we are committed to a process of continuous improvement of our school and students that lead to the highest level of educational excellence possible. Our assurance to accreditation assures parents and the community that the school is focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation. Thank you Parents and Students for your valuable patronage and support. Annual Sports Day The Sports Day Inauguration was a grand event conducted on 21 February 2015. The ceremony was marked by a string of spectacular performances presented by the little champs from Pre –K till Grade 4 . The participants were brimming with enthusiasm and Sportsmanship. The sports torch was carried by the School Captain Mohammad Athif . Then there was the drill display presented by the students that kept the spectators spellbound. The grand opening ceremony was graced by the presence of our Principal Mrs. Parveen Ali and other officials. CIE Outstanding Learner Awards 2014 Cambridge International Examinations is delighted to announce the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Saudi Arabia. The awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of O Level And AS & A level learners. These achievements are a credit to the partnerships which Cambridge has established with schools and demonstrate the dedication and commitment of teachers, support provided by families and friends, and learners’ determination and passion to succeed. Best Across Seven Cambridge IGCSEs - Anas Khaled -Second Upcoming Events for the Month of April ,2015. Top in Dammam - Business Studies (IGCSE) - Anas Khaled April 18th - Parent Interactive Session Top in Dammam - Physics (IGCSE) - Safiya Mohammed Ramzy April 10th—Graduation Day Top in Dammam - Physics (AS) - Abdulaziz Ahmed April 25th— Star Jubilation Best across Three Cambridge International A Levels—Ammar Arshad Issue 4 : 2014-2015 Page 1 A PAGE FROM MY JOURNAL- Reach for the Stars I am in O Levels now, and will be writing my IGCSEs in a matter of months .I have always thought, “I’ve got everything figured out” I assumed it was all PERFECT!, about my further studies, until the career counseling session in our school conducted by Mrs. Winnie Vasquez , Education Advisor representing the universities in the United States of America from Education USA . We were briefed on different aspects of college life and how to go about the procedures for admission to universities in the US . All that any student needs to know was marvelously elaborated and clearly explained in the presentation. The interactive session was utilized by students to clarify their queries and concerns regarding the procedures and requirements. The options are limitless, we need to identify our chosen career choice and go for it…. Luciana Justin - X B Past Forward Got admission into Al-Majd International School into grade 4 in the year 1998, after graduating from here in 2006; I choose Engineering for my higher studies. I went to United Kingdom to pursue Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Brunel University, and graduated from there in 2010 with a First class honors degree. At present, I am in Canada at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, pursuing Masters of Applied Sciences in Electrical and Computer Engineering. It is a research based degree, and my focusing is into Power Electronics area which is an emerging field in electrical engineering. I am hoping to graduate this year in July. I believe my schooling at Al-Majd International School raised my standards, opening my mind to the world full of opportunities and possibilities. Teachers and staff at Al-Majd not only encouraged me to work hard and follow my dreams, but they also guided me throughout this important phase of my life. I am grateful to my parents for choosing Al-Majd International School and putting their trust in all the teachers and staff members. This is one of my favorite inspirational quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, it is inline with how I think and believe; “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead to where there is no path and leave a trail.” Saadia Guahar Test Skills Get ready,  Find out what kind of test you’re getting (multiple choice, essay-type)  Avoid cramming  Set up a study schedule to review everything well before the test; use our planner to keep track. Write out likely test questions and answer them.  Get enough rest the night before.  Wear comfortable clothing.  Take all the necessary tools; pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, etc. Get set,  Don’t start writing as soon as you get the test.  First skim the exam to make sure you have all the pages.  Then, read the instructions.  Highlight keywords like discuss, compare, list…  Quickly estimate how much time you have to answer questions. TIP: When you’re well Prepared you experience less stress Go,  Answer easier questions first to boost your confidence.  Read questions several times to be sure you understand exactly what is being asked.  Never rush through questions in a panic , be clam and pace yourself.  Try to leave some time before the test is over to review and correct errors.  If you run out of time on a certain question, leave some room and return to it later. Issue 4 : 2014-2015 Page 2