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End-of-Year Ceremony 2009 (International Day) 21 May 2009 - PPS Multipurpose Hall On May 21, 2009, PPS celebrated with the world. Parents, school staffs, and guests were invited to witness the learners showcase their talents by performing songs and dances from the different part of the globe. The entire hall was colorful as flags from different countries were waved during the show. Adding more color into the event are the booths decorated with photos, flags, and icons to represent a number of countries. The occasion culminated with a feast where everyone shared and enjoyed a variety of tasty foods and delicacies from all over the world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interschool Table Tennis Tournament (Boys) 23 March 2009 - PPS On March 23, 2009, PPS hosted the Annual Interschool Table Tennis Tournament. A number of schools in Dubai fielded their players and competed for the crown. Ten learners from the Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions represented PPS. Everyone, boys and girls, young and old, winners and losers, enjoyed the event. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PPS Field Day 2009 07 March 2009 - PPS March 7, 2009 was the day the big family of Philadelphia Private School has been waiting for. Parents, relatives, and friends turned up to spend that special day at school, cheer for the learners, participate in many fun and sports activities, and above all, applaud for the parents and teachers vs. learners’ basketball and football games. As expected, the Annual PPS Field Day was a very huge success. This year, the day was loaded with activities and events for all ages and interests. PPS learners, from all grades, showed off their blooming talents in singing, dancing, playing music, acting, and telling jokes. Parents and staff prepared famous delicious home-made dishes from all over the world for savoring and experiencing. Fun activities were quite numerous and children of all ages were in for a treat. Sliding and jumping castles were waiting for children, not to forget the most-wanted Face Painting activity and games like Donkey's Tail, Mummy Making, Musical Chair, Eating Competitions, and Girls' Corner. The parents' chipping in the football game was more than anticipated, and they were all quite proud to show their training abilities. The tag race, three-leg race, sack race, egg and spoon race, jumping ball race, big feet race were not missed. At the end of that day, the football and basketball champions were announced, and they were honored with medals and trophies. Photographs can sometimes speak better than words!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PPS Field Day 2009 07 March 2009 - PPS Here are more photos from the same event. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PPS Field Day 2009 07 March 2009 - PPS This is the 3rd batch of photos taken from this year's Field Day. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Upper Elementary Footaball Championship 19 February 2009 - PPS Football Field The culmination of the Upper Elementary Football Tournament happened last February 19, 2009. Grades 5 and 6 battled for the championship title. After several minutes of action, the Grade 5 class claimed the trophy. Here are some photos taken from this very exciting match. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Read To Your Child Day 12 February 2009 - PPS Have I ever told you that the warmest part of my day is when you tuck me in my bed and read me a bedtime story? Thursday, the 12th of February was the long-awaited day for our learners and parents. In celebration of the Read to Your Child Day, the school invited parents of preschool and lower elementary learners to bring their child's favorite story book and read it for everyone in class. The parents competed in showing their storytelling talents, and all children enjoyed this sweet experience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Middle & High School Football Championship 29 January 2009 - PPS Football Field The final game of the school-wide football championship was held on January 29, 2009. Learners from all grades enjoyed the game and cheered for their favorite team. The Prom Committee added a taste to the game by selling nachos and popcorn. The photos tell more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UAE National Day 01 December 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall PPS learners celebrated the National Day of UAE on Monday, December 1, 2008. Along with the preschool children, the learners sang the Emirates National Anthem during the morning assembly. In addition, the preschool learners colored and decorated the UAE flag. The celebrations were wrapped up with the Preschool National Day Party where the children had the chance to dress-up in their favorite costumes or their national dress. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAP Workshop at PPS 29 November 2008 - PPS On Saturday, November 29, 2008, Philadelphia Private School Hosted a training workshop about NWEA's MAP (Measures of Academic Progress). The workshop was organized by a CITA member, Dr. Sherif Al-Taweel, and was offered to more than 70 participants from 8 CITA-accredited schools in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. The workshop was extremely useful and beneficial, especially that PPS is one of the pioneer schools in the United Arab Emirates who will adopt the MAP in 2009. The MAP is a state-aligned computerized adaptive assessment program that provides educators with the information they need to improve teaching and learning. More than 3,400 school districts and educational partners use MAP Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage tests to help all students learn. These assessment are unique in that they adapt to each student's ability, accurately measuring what a child knows and needs to learn. In addition, MAP tests measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age. Most importantly, the results educators receive have practical application to teaching and learning. MAP test results provide educators with timely information that guides instructional planning and school improvement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lebanese Independence Day 20 November 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall On Thursday, November 20, 2008, the learners at PPS celebrated the Independence Day of Lebanon. During the mornig assembly, which was attended by the preschool children as well, PPS learners sang the Lebanese National Anthem. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Basketball Championship 12 November 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall During Term I, our basketball teams practiced and played against each other. On November 12, 2008, however, the final game took place and the winning team enjoyed its victory. The photgraphs speak a lot. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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McDonald's Olympic Day Run 07 November 2008 - Mamzar Area, Dubai On Friday, November 7, 2008, some of our High School learners participated in the McDonald's Olympic Day Run at the Mamzar Area, Dubai. The event was organized by the UAE Athletics Foundation, the UAE Interschool Sports Association, and the National Olumpic Committee, along with McDonalds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections of the Learners' Council 06 November 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall On November 6, 2008, our learners cast their votes and elected the President of the Learners Council. The first LC elected President was Zafer El-Khatib from Grade 12, while the treasurer is Rena AlNoubani. We hope you plan a successful year for the PPS Community. Good luck to our new LC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vision, Mission, and Beliefs Activities 15 October 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall On October 15, our teachers and learners from Middle and High School split into many groups and conducted discussions on how to understand and live the PPS Vision, Mission, and Beliefs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1st PTC (Parents-Teachers Conference) 2008 20 September 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall The First Parent/Teacher Conference (PTC1) was scheduled on Saturday, September 20, 2008, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. This conference gave parents the opportunity to meet the teaching staff to discuss academic issues and concerns right on from the beginning of the academic year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PPS Open Afternoon - 2008/2009 31 August 2008 - PPS Multipurpose Hall This year's Open Afternoon was scheduled, as usual, one day before the onset of the new Academic Year, between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. All new and returning parents and learners were invited. They spent some time in their children's classrooms, met with all the staff members, filled out forms for private or bus transportation, joined a tour of our Campus and the facilities the school has, signed up for after-school activities, met our School Nurse, collected the children's books, picked up the class schedule, and picked up the uniform set or any additional items they needed to purchase. The 3rd Annual Open Afternoon turned out to be both informative and enjoyable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trip To Dubai Zoo (KG II) 22 February 2009 - Dubai Zoo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trip to Dubai Zoo (KG I) 19 February 2009 - Dubai Zoo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Les Animaux: Le Chat 11 February 2009 - PPS In their lesson about animals in French, the KGII learners were taught about a cat. To make it more interesting, the children acted out the movement and the sound of the cat. Miss Dania gave them whiskers and they started to move, walk, sit, crawl, purr, and meow like cats. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nurse Visit With KGIB 03 February 2009 - PPS On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, the Ms. Maryam, the school nurse, visited the KGIB learners. She talked about the nurse's role in the school. She also taught them about the tools nurses use and about how to stay healthy and strong. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ski Dubai Trip 29 January 2009 - Ski Dubai (Mall of Emirates) As expected the preschool children enjoyed their day at Ski Dubai to the max. They spent their time sliding on the snow, playing with their classmates, and at the end of the day enjoyed their delicious meals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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KGI Learners in Crowns 28 January 2009 - PPS As an artistic activity related to the Arabic letter "t", our KGI learners made their own crowns. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preschool Learners Preparing Vegetable Salad 27 January 2009 - PPS As part of the theme discussed in Arabic, the preschool children prepared vegetable salad. They enjoyed the activity that reinforced the importance of vegetables in maintaining a healthy and strong body. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preschool Learners Preparing Vegetable Salad 27 January 2009 - PPS Second batch of photos from this activity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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KGIIB Exploring 25 January 2009 - PPS Playground As a follow up to our theme project, KGIIB children turned into researchers to find out more about the insects. With magnifiers in their hand they searched all possible places, such as sidewalks, in bushes, in cracks, under rocks, and in the sands. They were so excited to see the ants helping each other collecting food and carrying it to their underground tunnels. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preparing Fruit Salad 15 January 2009 - PPS As part of the theme discussed in French, KGI children prepared a Fruit salad. They took pleasure in the activity that emphasizes the importance of fruits in maintaining a healthy and strong body. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Making a Pasta Necklace (KGIA) 14 January 2009 - PPS As an activity related to the letter N, our KGI learners painted pasta shaped and used them to make beautiful necklaces. It was an activity enjoyed by everyone in class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Drinking Lemonade (KGIIA) 08 January 2009 - PPS After the KGIIA children identified the consonant Ll and matched the letter to its sound, they recited the rhyme "Lemonade": "Squeeze a lemon, squeeze a lemon, make some lemonade. Let's have lunch on the lawn, in the leafy shade." Then they enjoyed a cold lemonade drink in class. Yummy Yummy!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preschool Open Day 18 December 2008 - PPS Our Preschool parents and learners have been waiting impatiently for December 18 to come. It was Open Day where our parents were welcomed to come in and join their children inside the classrooms. Parents had opportunities to get first-hand experiences of our Preschool daily activities and routines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dubai Dolphinarium Trip 17 November 2008 - Dubai Dolphinarium On Monday, November 17, 2008, our preschool children headed to the Creek Park and specifically to Dubai Dolphinarium. The playful seals and dolphins performed an amazing show that our children enjoyed. The talented dolphins threw giant balls towards the majority of the children, who happily threw the ball back to the seals. The pictures clearly show the delighted faces. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lavage de la Poupee 13 November 2008 - PPS On November 13, 2008, our KGII learners enjoyed giving bath to a doll. The activity was part of their French lesson where they used a lot of words they have learned in class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Around The Table 29 October 2008 - PPS On October 29, 2008, our learners in KGII applied the theme "Around The Table." They enjoyed sitting around the table with their teachers and shared a tasty salad, some healthy food, and other favorite snacks. The children learned about the fun in working together to grow, prepare, and share food with themselves and others. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal Hygiene in KGIIA 20 October 2008 - PPS I look my best when I smile, comb my hair, regularly take a shower, wash my face, wear my school uniform, trim and clean my nails, brush my teeth, and clean my hands. The KGIIA learners demonstrated personal hygiene routines: how to cover a cough, use a tissue, clean and cover a cut, wash hands, use a napkin, and how to get ready for school. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First Few Weeks of School 16 September 2008 - PPS These are some of the pictures taken during the first few weeks of school. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grade 2 Science Lesson 29 March 2009 - PPS As an application of their science lessons "mixtures" and "changes in matter," the Grade 2 learners made some food mixtures in class. They were engaged in slicing the fruits and mixing the contents to make a delicious fruit salad and fresh lemonade. Yum yum! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grade 3 Science Lesson 23 March 2009 - PPS Grade 3 visited the science lab. They were amazed when they saw how water evaporated from the salty water to leave salt behind. They also separated some mixtures using the filter paper and the funnel and made chemical changes in the tube and on the hot plate. At the end they enjoyed teaching each other how to brush their teeth! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elementary Ski Dubai Trip 11 March 2009 - Ski Dubai (Mall of Emirates) Like the learners from the Infants Division, the elementary learners also went to Ski Dubai at Mall of Emirates and enjoyed sliding on the snow. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Watch A Movie About Space 11 February 2009 - PPS Have you ever wished you could travel in space? This was the brainstorm idea of the Grade 5 learners for their reading selection “Seeing Earth From Space.†To complement this topic, the learners watched a movie about space. They grabbed some popcorn and drinks, and watched what a fictional space traveler of the future wrote in her diary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing Indoor Activities 11 February 2009 - PPS On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, the Grade 4 learners, in their English class, wanted to make themselves at home. So they played and indoor game, Dominoes, as a change, especially when one receives a guest to reside with for a period of time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chemical Changes 09 February 2009 - PPS Chemistry Lab In one of their lessons in Science, the Grade 5 learners conducted an experiment and observed chemical changes on matter. Cornstarch, flour, baby powder, water, vinegar, and iodine were used to demonstrate the changes. After the activity, the learners were able to understand what chemical change is and were able to explain how matter is conserved when a chemical change occurs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Flying A Kite 01 February 2009 - PPS Football Playground On Sunday, February 1, 2009, the Grade 3 learners flew kites. This activity gave them chance to get acquainted more with others, to communicate in different means, to share ideas together, and to make wishes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Upper Elementary Football Tournament 01 February 2009 - PPS Football Field Like the Middle & High School, the learners in the Upper Elementary level had their version of the football tournament. The competition started on February 1, in which selected learners from Grades 4 to 6 participated in this inter-class football tournament. Here are few of the photos taken from the event. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grade 1A Physical Education 22 January 2009 - PPS Football Field PE lessons are always great, fun and very beneficial in enhancing the child's self-esteem at this age. In one of Grade 1 lessons, the training was done to raise the level of physical fitness through improving specific gross motor skills such as long jump, agility runs, and sprint speed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lemonade Sale (Grade 2) 20 January 2009 - PPS Canteen After reading the story "Lemonade for Sale," which talked about a group of kids who wanted to raise some money to fix their club house, Grade 2 learners were inspired! So on Tuesday January 20, they brought tasty fresh lemonade and home-baked cookies to sell them at the school canteen. The sale was a huge success and every tiny bit of food was sold to raise money for the children of war. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grade 6 in Temples 09 January 2009 - PPS On January 9th, as grade 6 students were reading an expository nonfiction selection "Ancient China," they were assigned to construct models of Chinese temples using the material they think would be appropriate. The objective behind this project was to make students try different methods and use their critical thinking in order to reach their goals. It was also an indirect way to make them research on ancient Chinese temples and decorate their models accordingly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dubai Dolphinarium Trip 01 December 2008 - Dubai Dolphinarium Monday, December 1, 2008 was the day our elementary learners have been waiting for. It was the day scheduled for the trip to Dubai Dolphinarium at the Creek Park. The learners watched a show performed by extremely talented and playful seals and dolphins. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arrays of Grade 3 18 November 2008 - PPS Our learners in Grade 3 did a hands-on activity about their Math lesson arrays. The learners demonstrated their abilities to draw arrays, write multiplication sentences that represent arrays, and explain the Commutative Property of Multiplication. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Graffitti - "Drawing With Chalk" 17 November 2008 - PPS Pick-up Area Our learners in Grade 1 had an outdoor lesson in Art and colored the ground of the play area using chalk. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Observing Erosion 12 November 2008 - PPS Playground During the science lesson, and to introduce the topic of erosion, our Grade 4 learners performed a demonstration of how rain causes soil erosion. The learners also found out that heavy rain washes away the soil more than light rain. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arabic Play Dough Dictation 28 October 2008 - PPS Our learners in Grade 1 practiced their dictation words using play dough. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Friendship Awareness Day 16 October 2008 - PPS On Thursday, October 16, 2008, the PPS Grade 6 learners enjoyed the Friendship Awareness Day. They started the day with a series of presentations about the importance of friendship and ended it with a hands-on workshop. The day was organized by the Performing Arts Department in collaboration with the English and Arabic Department. The awareness day was a huge success. We're waiting for more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arabic Play 16 October 2008 - PPS Our learners in Grade 3 performed a play during the Arabic lesson. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Desert Safari 12 March 2009 - Desert Safari On Thursday, March 12, 2009, learners from the Middle and High School Division went to a special trip--The Desert Safari Trip. They had dune bashing, where all learners enjoyed the roller-coaster-like ride. Afterwards, they proceeded to a camp; some came by riding on a camel. The learners had BBQ dinner, some danced merrily, while a few had Henna paintings. Their smiles and laughter were captured on these photos. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Physics Experiment 02 February 2009 - PPS Physics Lab During one of their lessons in Physics, the Grade 12 learners performed a physical experiment related to Electricity. They constructed different kinds of circuits and measured the voltages and currents running on these. After the activity the learners were able to identify the advatages, disadvantages, and the difference between series and parallel circuits. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biology Lesson 02 February 2009 - PPS Laboratory Sternum, clavicle, scapula, coccyx… Sounds bizarre? These are just a few of the many parts of the skeletal system. To understand better the human skeleton, the Grade 12 learners dissected a lamb, studied its important bones and tissues, and associated them with human limbs. Moreover, they looked through microscopes and had magnified view of selected body tissues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Middle & High School Football Tournament 11 January 2009 - PPS Football Field On January 11-29, 2009, selected learners from Grades 7 to 12 participated in an inter-class football tournament. Here are few of the photos taken from the event. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explaining a Math Lesson (Grade 12) 08 January 2009 - PPS On January 8, Grade 12 learners enjoyed preparing a presentation and explanation of advanced statistic lesson "trees and counting techniques". The explanation was conducted by three groups "Adel and Fadi," "Vanessa and Rena," "Omer and Ibrahim." Each group explained the lesson in his own way while the teacher was watching and guiding. Our learners proved to be competitive teachers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grade 12 in Chemistry Lab 07 January 2009 - PPS Chemistry Laboratory At PPS, we believe that laboratory visits and practical work are common and significant components of science education. And one of the most important goals of lab work is linking the theory and practice. On January 7, our Grade 12 learners determined the rate of the reaction with different concentrations of solutions and with the presence of (KI) as a catalyst. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Atlantis Lost Chambers Trip (Middle School) 30 November 2008 - Atlantis Lost Chambers Sunday, November 30, 2008 was an unforgettable day for our Middle School learners. It was the day scheduled for the trip to Atlantis Lost Chambers. The huge aquaria they saw contained amazing types of fish from all over the world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Atlantis Lost Chambers Trip (High School) 30 November 2008 - Atlantis Lost Chambers Together with the Middle School learners, our High School learners went for a trip to the Atlantis Lost Chambers. They were also excited and had fun on that day. These photos were taken during the trip. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Psychology Reporting 12 November 2008 - PPS Our learners in Grade 12 discussed their reports during their psychology class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Psychology Play 12 November 2008 - PPS The Grade 12 learners stages a play relating to one of their lessons in Psychology. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Psychology Project Presentation 06 November 2008 - PPS Our learners in Grade 10 exhibited their pieces of work during one of their psychology project presentation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Drama Lesson 03 November 2008 - PPS Drama Room Our learners in Grade 12 performed during one of their drama lessons. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Group Work in English Lessons 20 October 2008 - PPS The Grade 9 learners enjoyed working in groups during one of their English lessons. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Careers 20 October 2008 - PPS Our learners in Grade 10 discussed their projects and possible careers they might want to pursue during their English lesson. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Friendship Awareness Day (Grade 7) 19 September 2008 - PPS On Thursday, September 19, 2008, the PPS Grade 7 learners enjoyed a Friendship Awareness Day. They started the day with a series of presentations about the importance of friendship and ended it with a hands-on workshop. The day was organized by the Performing Arts Department in collaboration with the English and Arabic Department. The awareness day was a huge success. We're waiting for more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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