27th May 2015 Despite the difficulties, we did manage to hold some events which are Dear Parents, mentioned in this newsletter. I would also We have ended yet another year and children have gone on their long summer vacations. This was one of the most difficult all terms, due to heightened like to thank our teachers, administration and maintenance outstanding staff, job who did under an tiring circumstances. security concerns. We had to cancel most of our outdoor school activities, which are an essential part of a child’s overall development. A number of security measures had to be taken to ensure safety and security of your children. I am glad to state that most of the parents cooperated with us fully in complying with the revised administrative arrangements. However, I have to regretfully admit that a few of the parents behaviour in this regard was not appropriate. Parents need to understand that these changes were necessitated by the security concerns and were for the safety of everyone. Our children, obviously missed the extra curricular activities, but there was no slackening on the academics side. Majority of the students successfully completed their term and have Annual Sports Day The Annual Sports Day was held on 5th March 2015 at the Moin Khan Academy. This, as usual, was a fun filled event with races for everyone including our parents and siblings. The victorious house this year again was Eminent, followed by Paramount and Cardinal. progressed to the next class. I would like We would like to extend our special to take this opportunity to bid farewell thanks to our chief guest – an ex to our fifth graders, who will join the Bayviewite, senior school in the next academic year. I gracing us with his presence, all the way am sure with hard work and dedication, as till the end. they have shown here, they will one day do us all proud in whatever field they choose for themselves. I wish them all the best for their future endeavours. Mr. Shaan Masood, for The whole event was a challenging task, but with the tight teamwork of our PE teachers, Mr. Mohammad Imran Khan and Mr. Terence D’souza, admin support staff and maintenance team, we were able to do it without any problems. Special thanks for handling logistics goes to Mr. Shoaib Moosa and Mr. Arsalan Ahmed, who worked tirelessly round the clock to ensure that everything was in place. Kangaroo Competitions English and Mathematics This year our school participated in the Kangaroo Linguistic competition for the first time on 10th December 2014. We received the results in March 2015. Last but not the least, special thanks to our Art teachers, Ms. Samar Fahad and Ms. Komal Suleiman, for the wonderful ambience. A small ceremony was held in the assembly to honour the following Gold Medalists, who attained 100 % in the competition. Well done! Alisha Fatima Kazmi (IV South), Dua Amin (IV South) Dylan Ambrose Clive Lobo (IV South) Zainab Sawani (IV South) and Omer Naseeruddin (IV East) Congratulations to all the boys and girls ! "WINNING IS NOT EVERYTHING BUT MAKING THE EFFORT TO WIN IS" -Vince Lombardi The Mathematics Competition was held on 19th March 2015. Altogether there were 49 students from Grades IV and V, who took part. It was a 3 hour competition which was very challenging. We are still awaiting the results ! The Morning Assembly Presentation was spread over three days. It was a very exciting and fun filled event. The students were superb on stage. They displayed such confidence, poise and eloquence in all their acts. We are very proud of you boys and girls! We’re equally proud of our teachers, whose enthusiasm, dedication and creativity made the event possible. Special thanks to the parents who are always there to support us with costumes. Class Parties READATHON WINNERS Position 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd Name I North Fatima Atif Syed Muhammad Ali Mohammad Hadi Imran I South Nauman Waqas Aman Umer Sajid Lak Zainab Zainuddin I East Mohammad Raed Shahzad Muhammad Hamza Awan Suleman Shoaib II North Zahra Lakhani Alina Shahid Rubab Ali Mariam Kamal II South Syed Zain Rizvi Eesa Hassan Shanzil Asif Iqbal II East Ali Hyder Yesaa Hassan Mekyle Mustafa II West Parizaye Abdullah Sara Chagani Khadija Najam III North Raj Ali Soni Aleeza Farooqi Zain Hussain III South Sara Ganatra Rameen Sana Rayyan Salman Position 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd Name III East Sadia Ayesha Askari Alisha Zehra Laiba Aley Gillani IV North Amna Imran Hadia Arif Shanzey Adnan Ansari IV South Zainab Sawani Qanita Ali Dylan Lobo IV East Fatima Adnan Lotia Anum Dawood Azam Nizamuddin V North Shiza Ali Mubashira Aamir Urwah Akhlaque V South Vania Ayesha Askari Fatima Fahad Malik Ameerah Eeman Hassan Alyan-ur-Rehman V East Taha Ali Maha Abbasi Aqsa Aijaz Parents please keep the following in mind when shopping for the new school term:   No designer foot wear will be allowed for P.E. Only white or black canvas shoes. Black leather shoes for regular school days, except on P.E. day.  White socks must cover the ankles. Sports “footsies” are not allowed.  Invest in a comfortable and lightweight back-pack that is suitable for your child’s grade level. School Uniform Available from: We are sad to bid farewell to all our staff who are leaving us this year. We wish the following teachers every success as they embark on a new phase in their lives. All the best ! Ms. Naseem Hasan Ms. Nida Shahbaz Ms. Farrah Rahman Ms. Alia Tabassum Ms. Shireen Sohail Ms. Fatima Behjat Ms. Nousheen Nasim Ms. Iqra Shahid Ms. Rabya Ahmed “Ghani Sons” Sunset Towers, Sunset Boulevard, Defence Housing Society, Karachi 021-35384378 Books Available from: “Books „N‟ Books” Shop # 10, Askari Shopping Center, Ch. Khaliq-uz-Zamman Road, Clifton, Karachi 021-35678713 School Address Plot # 2, Block No. 9, Kehkashan, KDA Scheme # 5, Clifton, Karachi 021-35861375 /021-35869550 Website / Email Address: www.bayviewjuior.edu.pk / [email protected] ___________________________________ Aamira Sayeed Principal