volume 1, issue 1 myp news

King Abdulaziz School March

Volume 1, Issue 1

MYP News

WELCOME NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

MR.ABDENNACEUR

SAADAOUI

On behalf of the faculty and staff, it is my honor and privilege to welcome you to King Abdulaziz School (KAS). At KAS our mission is to develop lifelong learners who engage in meaningful learning experiences that build compassion, resilience and understanding of their role in our ever- changing global community. Our vision, as an International Baccalaureate candidate School, is to inspire the individual potential of all students and enable them to become principled, proficient, inquiring, and caring lifelong learners. KAS is an environment we are confident will foster each child’s development and ensure they move closer to fulfilling their potential, while establishing a love of learning and aspiration to succeed. Because we are a learning community, KAS teachers deeply understand that teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do. Using research-based teaching methods, our faculty works hard to model the lifelong learning that we wish for our students. As Nelson Man- dela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Here at KAS, we are dedicated to preparing our students for just that. I have a great interest in academics; an interest I share with my colleagues at KAS. I am very fortunate to work with an incredibly dedicated team of teachers whose focus is on ensuing your child’s best interests are met. Their goal in working with our students is to ensure they leave school each day happy, proud of who they are and what they have achieved. I am very aware of the challenges and concerns students and parents face during the different stages of the schooling years. As such, I recognize the importance of the partnership between home and school and am committed to ensuring this partnership is nur- tured. I believe strongly, that in the right environment, where students are respected and encouraged, they are capable of extraordinary achievements. I look forward to celebrating such achievements at KAS as our students develop as young leaders, engaging in academics, creativity, action and service opportunities throughout the rest of the school year.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

IB mission statement.............. 2

Learner Profile........................ 4

The KAS MYP family .............. 5

Innovations of teaching .......... 7

Parent-teacher conference...... 11

Awards ceremony………………..12

International culture day……..14

Field trips………………………….15

Learners’ statements…………...16

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

CANDIDANCY VISIT WILL BE HELD IN JANUARY 2020

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KAS LEARNERS IN

ACTION

IB mission statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

“Making a difference in Education for a better future!”

KAS MISSION STATEMENT

King Abdulaziz School strives to cultivate dynamic educational experiences that pre-

pare students for life. It aims at providing a stimulating academic programme and a friendly learning environment that enable students to reach their full potential intel- lectually, physically and emotionally. King Abdulaziz School prepares students to be open to other perspectives, values and traditions whilst recognizing their own identity and taking pride in their cultural heritage .

KAS VISION STATEMENT

“To inspire the individual potential of all students and enable them to become prin-

cipled, proficient, inquiring, and caring lifelong learners.” In pursuit of this vision, the school believes in a balanced developmental approach towards each child which is spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional and

physical. It is the school’s firm belief that together we can Make a Difference

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KAS LEARNERS IN

ACTION

MYP Model

THE CURRICULUM

The MYP consists of eight subject groups: language acquisition, language and literature, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical and health education, and design. Student study is supported by a minimum of 50 hours of instruction per subject group in each academic year. In years 4 and 5, students have the option to take courses from six of the eight subject groups, which provides greater flexibility.

The MYP: a unique approach, relevant for a global society The MYP aims to help students develop their personal understanding, their emerging sense of self and responsibility in their community.

MYP teachers organize the curriculum with appropriate attention to:

• Teaching and learning in context. Students learn best when their learning experiences have context and are connected to their lives and the world that they have experienced. Using global contexts, MYP students explore human identity, global challenges and what it means to be internationally minded.

• • Conceptual understanding. Concepts are big ideas that have relevance within specific disci- plines and across subject areas. MYP students use concepts as a vehicle to inquire into issues and ideas of personal, local and global significance and examine knowledge holistically.

• • Approaches to learning (ATL). A unifying thread throughout all MYP subject groups, approaches to learning provide the foundation for independent learning and encourage the application of their knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Developing and applying these skills help students learn how to learn.

• • Service as action (community service). Action (learning by doing and experiencing) and service have always been shared values of the IB community. Students take action when they apply what they are learning in the classroom and beyond. IB learners strive to be caring members of the community who demonstrate a commitment to service—making a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. Service as action is an integral part of the programme, especially in the MYP community project.

• • Language and identity – MYP students are required to learn at least two languages. Learn- ing to communicate in a variety of ways is fundamental to their development of intercultural understanding and crucial to their identity affirmation.

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Learner Profile Attributes

1- Inquirers

2- Knowledgeable

3- Thinkers

4- Communicators

5- Principled

6- Open-minded

7- Caring

8- Risk-takers

9- Balanced

10- Reflective

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MYP family

انأ ذاتسلأا داؤف يلع يرحب سردم ةدام تايعامتجلاا فوفصل

سداسلا عباسلاو ،نماثلاو لمحأ ةزاجإ يف ةغللا ،ةيبرعلا مولبدو

. تاساردلا ايلعلا ةيبدلأا

تفرشت لمعلاب يف سرادم كلملا زيزعلادبع ذنم ثلاث تاونس دقو

تلمع لبق كلذ يف سرادم راد ةفرعملا يف ضايرلا ةدمل رشع

تاونس اهلبقو سمخ تاونس يف ،ايروس هنإو نمل يعاود يرورس

ايعاس خماشلا حرصلا اذه يف لمعأ نأ ةنيدملا ءانبأ ةمدخل

. ةرونملا مهميلعتو ىلع لكشلا لثملأا

داؤف ،يرحب ملعم تايعامتجا

My name is Wazir Mohamed Usse. I am a Physical Health Edu- cation teacher for the Middle Years Programme at King Ab- dulaziz School. I am from Atlanta Georgia, United States of America. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Health Fitness Man- agement from Clayton State University in Atlanta Georgia, United States of America. I have played professional football for Atlanta Silver backs football club in America.

I have been teaching in Saudi Arabia for six years. I have taught in Hail, Riyadh, Al-Jouf and Jizan. I am enjoying my time teaching wonderful IB school students who are always ready to learn something new about football and healthy lifestyle. My students this year have learned basic skills of football, teamwork, individual dribbling skills, basics of mar- tial arts, basketball, cricket and many other sports in which they are always performed active exercising. Wazir Mohammed, PHE teacher Hello, my name is Mohamed Othman from England and I am a teacher of Language & Literature and Individuals & Societies in the MYP department of King Abdul Aziz school. I graduated from the University of Greenwich with an honours degree in Biochemistry followed by a master’s degree in Clinical Biochemistry from Westminster University. I also have a teaching certificate (CELTA) from the University of Cambridge. Prior to KAS, I worked in several secondary schools in England both as a Science and language teacher.

My years of teaching experience have helped me develop a set of beliefs about how I can best help students learn and grow. I believe that in order to effectively teach students, I must know as much about them as possible. Each student in my classroom is an individual learner with their own ideas, and feelings so I apply strategies tailored to the needs of individual students in order for them to reach their full potential.

Mohammed Othman, Language and Literature teacher

My name is Ghassan Itani. I have

taught Science and Math at differ-

ent international schools in the

Middle East. I joined King Abdul Aziz School four years ago and I am currently teaching Maths and

Science . I try my best to imple- ment the IBMYP standards and

practices in my classrooms. It is

an honor for me to teach at this

international schools which aims

to prepare leaders for the future.

Ghassan Itani, Maths teacher

انأ ذاتسلأا اللهدبع رون دمحأ لمعأ ادشرم

سرادمب كلملا ،زيزعلادبع مسقلا يلودلا ، دقو

تلمع املعم ةدمل نيماع فصنو اهو انأ لمكأ

يراوشم يف لاجم داشرلإا هيجوتلاو يبلاطلا ،

مكو سرين مامضنلاا ىلإ ةرسأ هذه ةسردملا

ةقيرعلا نحنو فراشن ىلع ذخأ دامتعلإا يلودلا

ةلحرمل تاونسلا ةطسوتملا دعب ةرايز ةمظنم

ايرولاكبلا ةيلودلا نذإب الله ىلاعت اولبقتو ينم

. قئاف يمارتحا يريدقتو

اللهدبع ،رون دشرم يعامتجا

I am Ahmed Saud, a new librarian at King Abdulaziz School. I had two years’ experiences teaching in pri- vate schools. I hold a bachelor’s degree in English language and a Gen- eral Diploma in English Teaching Methods. I am very delighted to be a member of the school and I am using the best I have in my capacity to contribute to the school success. Ahmed Saud, Librarian

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King Abdulaziz School. I am teaching science for Gradesنا أ 6 and 7 and Design for Grades 6 through 8. I am highly -impressed by the IB Middle Years Programme as theا teaching and learning is concept-based aiming at devel-عا

و fective communicators who can make the world a better place to live in.كلملا سرادم يف لمعلاب

-ef ىلع تلصح ،يقيثوتو يئاعد مليف who are ةينهملا كلذ

MYP family

I am Mirza Aslam Baig, as a Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Head, I work with teachers to guide and support students who

need extra support, or require an advanced programme of learn-

ing, in order to reach their full educational potential, there by

fostering well-being. My role is to identify individual needs and

be responsible in supporting for creating a safe, stimulating and

supportive learning environment. I also support the teachers in

guiding for differentiation to meet the learning abilities of stu-

dents. I hold a bachelor’s and Master’s in Education and a Di-

ploma Certificate in SEN and Inclusion and with over 10 years of teaching, training and SEN experience in different British

and IB schools, I aim to bring fruition the efforts of teachers and students to be lifelong learners and leaders of this dy-

انأ دمحم نسح شومح سيئر مسق ةغللا ةيبرعلا مولعلاو ةيملاسلإا

يف سرادملا امك يننأ موقأ سيردتب ةغللا ةيبرعلا عيمجل فوفص

ةلحرملا ةطسوتملا ، لمحأ ةداهش تاساردلا ايلعلا يف ةغللا

ةيبرعلا اهبادآو ، دقو تفرشت مامضنلااب ىلإ ةرسأ سرادم كلملا

اقباس تلمعو ، اهئاشنإ ذنم يلودلا مسقلا – زيزعلا دبع يف سرادم كلملا لصيف يف ضايرلا سرادمو ميلعتلا ماعلا لحارملل

اماع 41 ةدمل ةفلتخملا ةيساردلا ءانبأ ةمدخ يف لمعلا ينفرشي ،

My name is Asif Ishaq. I am proud to be a teacher at King Abdulaziz School. I am teaching science for Grades

6 and 7 and Design for Grades 6 through 8. I am highly

-impressed by the IB Middle Years Programme as the

teaching and learning is concept-based aiming at developing students who are knowledgeable, caring and effective communicators who can make the world a better

place to live in.

My name is Asif Ishaq. I am proud to be a teacher at ذاتسلاا اللهدبع نب حلاص ينهجلا ملعم ةيبرتلا ةيملاسلاا يف سرادم كلملا زيزعلادبع ةيلودلا لصاح ىلع ةجرد سويرولاكبلا نم ةيلك ةعيرشلا ةعماجلا

،ةيملاسلا تيقلت رثكأ نم 150 ةعاس ةيبيردت يف تلااجم ،ةددعتم يدل ةربخ

ةعسا يف لاجم جاتنوملا نصو ة ملافلأا ةياوهك تمدقو رثكأ نم 25 لمع

opingنمstudentsصخرلا نم ديدعلاknowledgeable, caring andنيبام ةصخر داشرلاا ،يحايسلا ىعسأ ىلإ ريوطت يتاذ ةمدخو ،يعمتجم اناو روخف

. زيزعلادبع ةيلودلا

Asif Ishaq, Science and Design teacher

انأ ذاتسلأا دومحم باهش نيدلا شومح بقارم

ةسردم كلملا دبع زيزعلا ةيلودلا ذنم اهسيسأت ،

يدل ةربخ دحاو نورشعو اماع يف ةرادلإا لمحأو ةداهش سويرولاكبلا يف ةرادإ لامعلأا

نم ةعماج ماملإا دمحم نب دوعس ةيملاسلإا ، فرشتأ ةمدخب يئانبأ ءانبأ ةنيدم بيبحلا ىفطصملا ىلص الله هيلع ملسو مهتيبرتو مهميلعتو ىلع ميقلا ئدابملاو ةخسارلا بسحو

. جمانرب ايرولاكبلا ةيلودلا دومحم ،شومح بقارم

It is my pleasure to introduce my-

self to you. I am a visual Arts teach-

er. I am an artist and I participated

in many of Art exhibitions. I hold a

Master’s degree in Specialized

Paintings from Cairo University. I

started my career in my home coun-

try Egypt. It is a pleasure to be a

staff member of King Abdulaziz

School.

Marwan Sallam, Visual Arts

teacher

I am Mohsen Kamal, a school coun-

selor. I have a Diploma in Business Administration. I have been a member of King Abdulaziz International School team since 2016. I have 20 years‘ experience in administrative work. I look forward to being an assis- tant in getting MYP certified and pro- moting the school to the highest standards.

Mohsen Kamal, School Coun- selor

Innovations of teaching

Making a DNA Structure

Grade 8 students were provided an opportunity to conduct a hands-on activity so

they can turn theory into practice. Students made a DNA structure and labelled all the main components of its form. This activity aimed at reinforcing the students’

De-assembling and assembling of a bicycle

As part of their unit of inquiry in Design, Grade 8 students took part in this activity.

They used different types of tools from screwdrivers and spanners to pliers to de-

assemble a mountain bike. The next day, they assembled the parts of the bike using


Strengthening major body muscles

Grade 8 student are stretching for a physical health education lesson. They

have watched a video about the major muscles in the body. The students are

applying what they learned in class into practice by an appropriate warm up

for a basketball practice game.

Kungfu soccer and Karate

Grade 7 students are warming up

with a wresting for a football practice match. They will practice using

a hand to feet technique to bring

down their opponent fast or push

him out of the circle to get a point. The student will have three rounds

to get the opportunity to beat the

opponent. This will get them ready

for a football match in which they

will use all techniques of karate to

Judo practice

Grade 6 students are practicing basics of self-defense us-

ing judo techniques. The students are practicing blocking

with hands and feet from attacking opponent. They are

also avoiding punches and getting the opponent to the

ground.


Neutralization of Acids

Grade 6 students were taught how to neutralise acids and then were taken to

the science lab to conduct the experiment. They mixed vinegar (acetic acid)

with baking soda using a dropper and observed the chemical reaction. Stu- dents were able to develop an understanding as to how this neutralization has

Grade 7 students reflecting on their work and sorting out information as part of inquiry which aims at supporting students to become self-learners.


Grade 8 students chose coffee culture and traditions in Turkey as an example of in- tangible cultural heritage. Students explained the practices involved in the tradition

and some of the history behind it and reflected on the cultural significance to the society that it is from.

Parent– teacher conference

5th March 2019

Awards Ceremony

Certificates of Achievement: Recognising Student Excellence

In our constant endeavor to motivate students and acknowledge their accomplish-

ments, King Abdulaziz School awarded students with certificates of achievement to

celebrate their success. These certificates are issued at the end of each semester

and are gained by the most high-attaining students from each class.

TOGETHER WE LEARN BETTER

Grade 8 students working collaboratively to determine the factors that can se-

verely affect the death rate such as conflict and war, epidemics, natural disasters

and famine.

International Culture Day

On this occasion of the International Cultural Day, King Abdul Aziz School celebrated this fabulous event which provided students with opportunities to explore and interact with other cultures. This event displayed a mass amount of the diversity from the students and the community. The young learners hosted the Cultural Day Event by displaying themes relevant to their country choice which featured information, food, folk dance, and pieces of culture and art from that country. The young learners developed an open mind for other cultures. Taking time to research and prepare their booths, the students enjoyed the process as much as the event itself. This event showcased international mindedness which KAS offers to the community and to the world where young learners are groomed to be leaders, and where ideas become a reality.

Field Trips

Grade 6 students paid a visit to Taiba University with their homeroom teacher, Mr. Mohammed Othman. The studen

watched a demonstration on some of the apparatus used in the Electrical Engineering Department. They also visited

the Chemical Sciences Department whereby they watched an experiment carried out by one of the professors at the

university

Energy Changes in Chemical

Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions, Grade 8

Grade 8 students conducted an experiment on different types of energy changes in chemical reactions. They measured the temperature produced after each reaction. The students enjoyed being responsible for the experiment and learned how to work collaboratively together compiling data and drawing conclusions.

Grade 6 Service as action

Creating building structures

Grade 6 students engaged in creating building structures during their design lesson. The students created the building structures by joining spaghettis with marshmallows.

Exploring Machines

Exploring Machines, Grade 8

Grade 8 students went on a field trip to a water-processing plant in Madina. The students examined the different types of machines used in the factory in relation to the unit they studied in class about simple machines. This trip provided an opportunity for the students to learn about the different methods used to disinfect

Grade 7 students' Design activity

Grade 7 and 8 students doing Design activities

Learners were engaged in hands-on-activities. They built structures of buildings with spaghet-

tis and Marshmallows. The students were provided with a learning opportunity to show their

creativity and they did the tasks assigned to them successfully. The students built several mod- els of buildings using spaghetti and Marshmallows.

MORNING ASSEMBLY ACTIVITY

Morning Assembly Activity: Forbearance and Tolerance

MYP students conducted a morning assembly under the supervision of the Guidance Depart- ment. The activities presented highlighted the theme of tolerance and forbearance in order to raise students’ awareness with the integral importance of avoiding bullying and the ways to prevent it. A free-bullying school environment would result in having an effective safe collegial

National Day Celebrations

Our school celebrated the National Day on Wednesday 19th Sep-

tember, 2018. Parents were invited to school to share their chil-

dren’s joy and participation in this fabulous festivity. The pro-

gramme included a myriad of activities whereby the students per-

formed a skit which centered on the theme of patriotism, citizen-

ship and ownership to their country.

The students, raising flags of Saudi Arabia, also participated in folklore dances showing noth- ing but pride in their local heritage and culture. It was a glorious opportunity to learn about the

work of King Abdulaziz who unified and founded modern-day Saudi Arabia on 23rd September, 1932.

It is worthy to mention that a tent was installed in the school main hall with a corner in which

artifacts from the past were displayed. These included old currency, a sword, a goat-skin bottle,

a water container and other antique tools. The parents were invited to the tent whereby stu-

dents gave an explanation of each artifact and its use. The attendees drank Arabian coffee and

ate dates and traditional food.

Universal Children

Universal Children’s Day

On November 17th, the Universal Children’s Day was celebrated all around the

world. With a special focus on ensuring education is available for all students. The students at King Abdul Aziz International School took part in making

displays for the school and the greater community. They made posters to show

the importance of children’s universal rights such as the right to education, the

right for food, the right for a healthy living and the right to imagine. The students

gave speeches voicing what they considered to be important aspects for children

all across the world.

As an exemplary school, we foster young learners to be creative and to become

pillars in the community. With this little token of Universal Children’s Day, King

Abdul Aziz School thanks all the young learners who took part in the celebration

Visit to Almasjid Alnabawi

As part of service as action, Grade 7 students paid a visit to Al Masjid

Al Nabawi to donate food packages to visitors. The students bought

packets of food and distributed them to visitors showing their love and

empathy towards others.

Visit to Jabal Ouhod

Community Service: Visit to Jabal Ouhod by Grade 7

Service as Action G 8

Service as Action

Fahd Faisal and Mohammed Atef created a poster to raise students’ awareness with regard to

the lethal effects of smoking and how we can avoid getting hooked by this killer.

Grade 8 students paying a trip to the Water Directorate in Madina

One of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is gender equality. Grade 8 students took action by exploring how they can have an impact in their

community on this goal. A morning assembly and a Ted Talk were presented to

Service as Action Recycling

Grade 7 and 6 students conducted a morning Assembly about Recycling to raise

students’ awareness about the significant importance of recycling.

Grade 8 students making a lung model in the science lab

Student-led conference

Yazan Alofi, Grade 8

Learners’ personal statements

As an MYP student, I had mixed feelings about the programme in the beginning, however now I appreciate the work, heart and integrity put in by our teachers to teach at this level. The teachers and students in the school remind me of a big family the cultural day we recently had showed that we as students flourished. More events like this should be held as it shows parents and visitors alike that we are MYP and PYP students who follow the programme with passion and commitment. We effectively improved our ATL skills and learner profile attributes in the real world.

Fahd Faisal, Grade 8

Being a student in an IB school is a privilege. I have felt welcome from the first day. The teachers do their best to meet students; needs and they also take their individual differences into considera- tion. My classmates and I are encouraged to contribute and ques- tion what we learn. This enables us to deepen our understanding of knowledge. We also enjoy a multicultural environment where many students and staff come from different backgrounds. Such a wide exposure to other cultures has helped us as students to look at things from different perspectives and raised our awareness as well. The school staff are always kind and helpful and the facilities provided make the time we spend at school rewarding and enjoyable. I hope that someday in the near future all children have access to IB

schooling..

Being an IB student has helped me a lot, both in school and in my daily life. I became an open-minded person and my

thinking skills have improved a lot especially in the last two years. Thanks to all the teachers in the school for their hard

work.

Hello. My name is Mahoud Amr and I am from Grade 7. For the past six years, I was a PYP student which stands for the Primary Years Programme. This programme supports students to ac- quire knowledge and develop skills and attitudes. I am delighted to be an MYP student this year as I am becoming more knowledgeable and an effective communicator. The MYP has supported me to develop my reading, speaking and presentation skills. I am also happy because I am learning how to do research and grow as an autonomous learner.

Hi! My name is Wassim and I am a student in Grade

6. I am very happy to study at King Abdulaziz School. King abdulaziz school gave a very important experience in my life and taught me a lot of things that made me different from others. For example, King

Abdulaziz School taught me how to be an independent learner because I could do my summative tasks

on my own without anybody’s help. Also, this year the

teachers were trying to make us communicate because nobody could live without friends. I would like

to thank all my teachers for their efforts and for eve- rything.

The MYP is a concept and skills- based curriculum that promotes student inquiry. The power of this lies in students being able to think critically and creatively in asking questions and, in the Sciences and Math's, designing their own testable generaliza- tions and hypotheses. Units are set within a global context, determining the knowledge and content to be covered, but the emphasis of the teaching and learning is on key concepts. An emphasis upon conceptual understandings is important because it enables students to make sense of content and knowledge. In the age of the knowledge economy, when so much information is available at their fingertips, young people need larger conceptual awareness as a framework for building understanding

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Hello. My name is Abdulaziz Alofi. I am a Grade 7 student. I have been in this school for only one term, but I am nearly finished with the second term. I enjoy studying at school because the MYP supports me to learn effectively. It also helps me to practice critical and thinking skills. I am delighted at the way we work collaboratively in class. I am improving on a daily basis and I believe that the MYP will prepare me to become a future leader.

Abdulaziz Alofi, Grade 7

My name is Osama. In my school, which is an IB MYP

school, I am learning effectively and becoming more knowledgeable. I am also looking at things from different perspectives and learning to become a critical thinker. What I like

best in class is that we work collaboratively in pairs and

groups. I have learned to become an inquirer by asking questions so I can understand better. Osama Ateyyah, Grade 7

The Middle Years Programme has given me a new way of

thinking. It has truly inspired me to think how to plan for

my future. We have great teachers who support us to learn

effectively in order to become life-long learners. I feel I am

honored to be a student at King Abdulaziz School. I am

proud to say that I am knowledgeable, a risk-taker, balanced and principled. Abdullah Aljehani, Grade 7

My name is Mohammed. I am a student in Grade 6. I am

very proud to be at King Abdulaziz School. It is an IB school and the only one in Madina. We learn a lot of things and we

are inquirers. We have become really knowledgeable this

year. We work in groups, pairs and do a lot of fun activities. The teachers are excellent. We became good communica-

tors and we are learners.

Editor:

Sarah Mostafa

Marwan sallam

Reviewer:

Abdennaceur Saadoui

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