Page 5 - JPGS Newsletter, Issue no. 2, 2018-19
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JPGS
Model United
Nations Day
Club
The Model United Nations is an
academic simulation of the
United Nations where pupils in world affairs. Following this, a Congratulations must go to
play the role of delegates from group of 25 delegates from JPGS Ahmad Awais who was awarded
different countries and attempt to attended the American Honourable Mention and Nadine
solve real world issues. The club International School of Jeddah Maarouff who was
goes from strength to strength MUN conference. Our pupils awarded Best Delegate which
with a great deal of interest from ranged in ages from Year 9 to 13 reflects the participation and
the student community. This representing the countries of commitment of the JPGS
perhaps is because of the Italy, Japan, Brazil and Ethiopia. delegation as a whole.
excellent example given by our Imran Binzagr, Lamar Zafer and
Sixth Form student trainers as Hamza Dejani in particular
they share their knowledge and Chaired meetings, effectively
skills with the lower years. managing the lively debates.
A wonderful assembly was Our pupils were a credit to JPGS
organised and performed by and threw themselves
members of the club, who wholeheartedly into the activity.
celebrated United Nations day Thanks also goes to the Mr Ian
and informed the school Ross and the AISJ MUN team Mr Michael Kidman
community of its important role who hosted a memorable event. MUN Director
Year 1 Pirate Splash Party!
maps, pirate ships and pirate parent’s cooperation in making
hooks, with interesting facts they our Pirate party a feast for the
remembered about their learning. eyes, as well as our tummies! We
look forward to many more fun
During the splash party, the activities this year!
children imagined they were
naughty pirates as we asked
them to walk the plank. Once
they all jumped in, they searched
under the water for hidden
treasure. The Captains of Year 1
were so pleased with our
treasure! Later, the Year 1 Pirates
fought each other with water
balloon cannon balls. Finally,
Year 1 ended their first half term after all that fun we cooled off
of learning about Pirates with a with an ice cream.
SPLASH! It was a wonderful half
term learning about what pirates The next day was a Pirate
wear, eat and the places they Costume day and children
travelled to. The children brought fascinating pirate dishes
completed amazing projects at to share with their friends. The Mrs Saira Ali
home, ranging from treasure teachers really appreciated the Head of Year 1
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