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GEMS Winchester School AD, English Department
WSA TIMES
Dare to be the greatest
Issue 5
NEWS EVENTS REVIEWS





 

ENTERTAINMENT
STUDENT WORK
BRINGING JOY GIVING TIME
“Never miss an opportunity to put a smile on someone’s face. It might be the only one they get today.”


Magazine Content
Introduction 1
Birthdays 2
Read To Lead 3
Lights, Camera, 4 Action!
TED TALK
Around The School Student Work Innovation
WSA Kindness Drive Islamic
Arabic
Physical Education Upcoming Events Laughs
Did You Know?
WSA Social Media
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Introduction
“If you miss happiness, make others smile. They will bring it back in your life.”


Birthdays
THIS BIRTHDAY WE WANT YOU TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL. CAN YOU TRY VISITING AN OLD AGE HOME, THE SICK IN THE HOSPITAL, A SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL, A CHARITY ORGANISATION OR HELP YOUR PARENTS.IF YOU DECIDE TO DO SO PLEASE SEND US YOUR VIDEOS ( [email protected])ALONG WITH A FEW LINES OF WHEN / WHERE/WHY DID YOU DO IT? To win SPECIAL PRIZES.
Adeline
Oluwaseun Emmanuel
FS2
FS2A
Akhil Quraishi Quraishi
Zeiba
Y09
Y09G 1
Akhtar
Aayrah
Y06
Y06G 2
Arcega Capulong
Gabriel Lester
Y02
Y02B
Ismail
Fauziyya Waje
Y07
Y07G 1
Kamak Bhuvanesh Kamak
Akrithi
Y04
Y04E
Ansari
Anhaar Zafar Shah
Y07
Y07G 1
Cabahug Tantia
Zephanie Estelle
FS2
FS2D
Farid Muhammad Fariduddin Khurram
Rumaysa
Y02
Y02F
Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhafiz
Ahmed
Y01
Y01D
Tandugon Al Shilleh
Rehab
FS2
FS2G
Adnan Adnan Ahmed
Meerab
FS2
FS2B
Arumugam
Srianjana
Y01
Y01F
Arumugam
Srivarsha
Y01
Y01F
Azeem Ansari Muhammad Azeem
Inaaya
Y03
Y03B
Delos Trinos Decena
Lyra Isabel
Y01
Y01E
Demafelis
Robert Altair
Y03
Y03B
Khuram Khuram Bin Ali
Abdulrahman
Y02
Y02A
Waleed Chaudhry
Mohammed Salaar Chaudhry
Y04
Y04E
Aaraf Syed Towsif Ezaz
Syed Ahmed
FS2
FS2D
Bint Jasil Kunhi Mohideen
Hayah
Y01
Y01E
Buena Monlan
Sabrine Janika
FS2
FS2C
Jose Rojas Arevalo
Maria
Y04
Y04A
Mirza Amir Mirza
Faryal
Y07
Y07G 1


Read To Lead
The book titled, “The Worst Thing About My Sister” is a work of fiction. It tells us about two sisters who argue almost everyday. Marty and her big sister Melissa couldn’t be more different and they don’t get along.
Marty is a messy tomboy and loves animals, sitting in her cozy den and drawing her own comics - especially her favorite character Mighty Mart.
Melissa on the other hand is girly and super annoying. My favorite part of the book is when both sisters prank each other and tease each other.
I would recommend this book for readers who like exciting stories with an amazing ending.
It is a heart touching story and I feel that this book is suitable for ages 8-12.
It is really funny and it is one of the best books I’ve read till now.
Saman 7G1


Lights, Camera, Action!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
This movie was first launched in August 11, 1939.
By: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
The story presents the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land Of Oz, after she and her dog Toto are taken away from their home by a cyclone.
The girl is taken away to a place where she meets 3 new friends as she searches to go back home.
Dorothy and her 3 new friends go on a search for freedom and acceptance of themselves.
The book is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated.
WALL-E
WALL-E was first released in June 21, 2008. By: Pixar Animation Studios.
The story presents the adventures of WALL-E as he becomes the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days cleaning up the planet, one
piece of garbage at a time, but during many years, WALL-E has developed a personality, and he starts to feel lonely.
However, one day he is visited by a probe sent by the starship Axiom, a robot called EVE, with whom he befriends and stay together till the end.
-Melissa 9G1


TED TALK
“WHY SHOULD I DONATE MY TIME?”
There’s two different types of charity; donating your time and donating your money.
Although donating your money seems easier than donating your time, these two have big differences.
People often think that writing a cheque is far too easy compared to volunteering, so obviously it’s not as meaningful as volunteering.
However, money can actually help an organization far more than a few hours of someone’s time can.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you should resort to just donating money.
It may help people financially, but giving your time will impact someone’s life by a huge scale.
Sure, that person will appreciate your donation, but they won’t get to know you as a person.
Volunteering gives you a chance to meet new people who you probably wouldn’t have an opportunity to meet before. Another great thing about choosing to be a volunteer is to see your impact with your own two eyes.
This won’t only encourage you to keep on helping others, but it will give you a great feeling of happiness and accomplishment.
People who have volunteered tend to associate this to the sense of fulfillment and achieving something great. Therefore, giving your time to others will most likely be better than sending a donation when it comes to acts for charity.
Thanks for listening to my TED TALK :D
-Cassandra 9G1


Around The School


Student Work


Innovation
Students will be attending a cyber security week under Mr.. Carl’s supervision.
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CYBERWEEK IS INTRODUCING FUN FOR FAMILIES 100+ ACTIVITIES | 6 DAYS | 1 EVENT
Isolation. Addiction. Online Predators. Cyberbullying. Stalking.
Parents are increasingly concerned about cyber bullying and that their children may give out too much personal
information to strangers. How can you help protect your family and keep your kids safe online?
Get involved with talks, cyber games and activities at HITB+CyberWeek, where the world’s top thinkers and cyber security experts share their latest knowledge, ideas and techniques.
FAMILIES
Register Now https://cyberweek.ae
Emirates Palace, October 12, 2019 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 9AM – 6PM


WSA Kindness Drive
What is the WSA Kindness Drive?
The WSA Kindness Drive is about showing kindness to other people, without expecting something in return and acknowledging how influential a simple act of kindness can be to a person and how it can make the world a better place.
The WSA kindness drive is in line with the GEMS Education initiative ‘ Jewels of Kindness’ which encourages students Spread the message of kindness.


Islamic


Arabic


Maths


Physical Education
Credit: PE Department


Upcoming Events
Spelling Bee Competition:
The Spelling Bee will support the Ministry’s initiative to prepare students for a global and knowledge-based economy, in line with the UAE’s Vison 2021 National Agenda.
We must continue to drive the English language as the global language of communication for our students and the Spelling Bee will serve as a platform for this. It will encourage educational distinction and serve as a catalyst for English language excellence for the current generation.
What is Spelling Bee?
Spelling Bee is a competition that targets all students mainly in elementary schools. The students are asked to spell words orally in front of audience. Spelling Bee competition is very popular around the world, but originally it comes from the United States.
Why we need to hold Spelling Bee Competition?
The objective of this competition is to encourage students to explore the English language and its roots. It will help students to learn to spell quickly, accurately and with comprehension. Through this competition, the young people of the UAE will compete with other students from across the country for national recognition reward by spelling a broad selection of words in English.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring all our schools together to take part in a competition that will not only raise awareness of the English language but will encourage schools to work together on a regional and national level.
Why is Spelling Bee important for our students?
As the competition is recognized world-wide, the Spelling Bee is an initiative that will equip the students to become global citizens. As we aim to move towards a first-rate education system, we need to push for our students to be among the best in the world. This competition will help us to showcase some of the nation’s young talent and encourage others to strive to become the best.
Who do we need for a successful Spelling Bee?
The participants: All students are welcome to participate in the Spelling Bee
competition, who are in G6 to G11.
The judges: We are going to have trained judges for each round, except school
round where the coordinator and the English teachers are going to take this role in their schools.
The pronouncers: The most important role in the Spelling Bee is the pronouncer, one or two pronouncers will be available for Sector, Final, and National rounds.


Laughs
How do clocks communicate? They tock to each other.
What did Vincent day when he lost his car in the parking lot?

Where did my van gogh?
Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands.
Bro 1: Do you want a protein shake bro?
Bro 2: Nah bro.
Bro 1: Why bro?
Bro 1: Because you’re the only one who gives me strength bro
Bro 1: Bro.
Me: I’m terrified of random letters Therapist: You are?
Me: [Screams]
Therapist: Oh I see.
Me: [Screaming intensifies]
Me: I’m terrified of the Backstreet Boys Therapist: Tell me why.
Me: [Screams]


Did You Know?
Before McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, there were Onion Nuggets.
“Bookkeeper” and “bookkeeping” are the only 2 words in the English language with three consecutive double letters.
A flame in space will appear blue and round due to the lack of gravity.
Potatoes were the first food to be grown in space. In 1996, potato plants were taken into space with the space shuttle Columbia.
Llamas are members of the camel family.
You can tell if a cranberry is ripe by bouncing it.
The Alphabet has the same tune as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Pound cake got its name because the original recipe contained one pound of each main ingredient.


SEWA DAY
WE CELEBRATED SEWA DAY ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF KINDNESS, RESPECT, CHARITY AND TO REMEMBER TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
PLEASE SEE SNIPPETS OF THE SEWA DAY.. LOOK OUT FOR THE SEWA DAY SPECIAL MAGAZINE.


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