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icrosoft Kuwait has announced that this environment. Microsoft educational pro- ward to making the most of this learning Microsoft Office and many others. I am happy Sarah Alameer, from the Naela Middle grams are unique and we congratulate Sarah opportunity, as well as continuing the engage- to share experience from other educators MSchool for Girls, and Ahmad Ashour, and Ahmad for being recognized globally and ment with like-minded educators,” said Sarah which makes the learning journey more fun, from Ibn El Almeed Secondary School, have putting Kuwait on the global education map.” Alameer at Naela Middle school for Girls, interesting and effective for this I thank been selected as Microsoft Innovative Joining an exclusive community of only 800 Kuwait “We look forward to sharing our experi- Microsoft.” Educators for 2014-2015 for their excellence in educators from over 100 countries, Sarah and ences with other educators around the world, In addition to gaining recognition, transforming learning environments. Sarah Ahmad will have access to technology for both to continue finding innovative ways to equip Microsoft Innovative Educators receive free and Ahmad have demonstrated exceptional the classroom and curriculum to improve stu- students with the proper tools needed for suc- Microsoft tools and technology including methods of using innovative teaching tech- dent learning. They will also advise Microsoft cess inside and outside the classroom.” Office 365 Pro Plus, exclusive professional niques and the use of technology within their and other educational institutions in Kuwait on “I am absolutely thrilled to have been development opportunities, enhancement of classrooms. how to integrate technology in relevant ways. selected as one of Microsoft Innovative personal brands and careers as thought-lead- Charles Nahas, Microsoft Kuwait General They will have access to webinars to learn Educator from Kuwait and offer more to my ers through participation in case studies, Manager, said “At Microsoft”, we support an about and provide feedback on new technolo- students and fellow teachers” said Ahmad speaking engagements and content develop- educational landscape that is geared towards gies and educational concepts. Effectively, they Ashour at Ibn El Almeed Secondary School. ment. They are also invited to attend Global curious minds. We believe in the power of the will be advocates on blogs and at conferences, “Being a teacher of chemistry and a presenter Education Forum in Dubai, UAE on February educator, and are keen to recognize their events and trainings on how technologies can of educational programs on the Kuwait educa- 22-24, 2015, and are also eligible to earn an all- achievements. Schools must encourage inno- improve teaching and learning. tional channel, I had the opportunity to take expense paid trip to the Microsoft Educator vative learning, thinking and collaboration, “Being selected as a Microsoft Innovative advantage of Microsoft software and tools in Global Exchange in Redmond, Washington in and it is the expert educators who can create Educator from Kuwait is an honour. I look for- the field of teaching, which include One Note, April 2015.

ELT teachers following the presentation. School director Khalid Al-Sager (Left to right) Awawdeh, Yazbek and Al-Naggar Jaber Al-Ali hosts workshop on IPad Applications in ELT By: Hassan Abdul Bari teachers, Jaber Al-Ali Secondary School for boys ( of cations that can be used in teaching English to help make senting English lessons, testing, preparing quizzes and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Educational Area) yesterday hosted a English classes more enjoyable for both learners and even class management and organization. The workshop nder auspices of the school director, Khaled Al- workshop on IPad applications in English Language teachers such as ‘My ebook’, ‘Teacherkit’, ‘Slides’, highly appealed to the audience that included many ELT Sager and with the attendance of assistant director Teaching (ELT). ‘Quizmaker’ and a number of interactive grammar quizzes teachers from Mubarak Al-Kabeer Area’ schools in addition Ufor educational affairs, Fadhel Ghadhanfar and The workshop was presented by English teacher, Anas from the British Council. Awawdeh explained how these to ELT supervisor, Mahmoud Al-Naggar who also helped HOD, Mohammed Yazbek and the English Department Hussein Al-Awawdeh who talked about various IPad appli- applications could be used as major beneficial aids in pre- enrich the discussion.

Darshana TV channel officially inaugurated Greetings n a glittering ceremony Darshana TV’s Kuwait Bureau was exploited by vested interests to divide the society and enlightening leadership to the Launch of Darshana TV with inaugurated by its Chairman Honorable Panakkad Sayid human love, Darshana TV stands as a beacon of light to his profound knowledge of contemporary media trends and ISadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on 5th December 2014 at remove the darkness and unite the human kind with love, its need of time for a family oriented channel. Rajadhani Palace Hotel. More than 100 invited guests were religious amity and peace. Sulaiman Al-Otaibi, a Kuwaiti Businessman, who has con- present while pressing the launching release button. Shihab Salam Valancheri, News Editor of Darshana TV introduced sented to be the sponsor for Darshana TV along with Senior Thangal in his inaugural address said Darshana TV’s vision is the channel’s present status while saying that it has invested Kuwaiti Citizen and Businessman Waleed Al-Alban, also to enrich people’s lives with informative, educative and heavily in modern software, technical and broadcasting graced the event. Many Leaders of various Indian entertainment programs and lead through the moral path. In instruments with its ability to broadcast 24 hours programs, Associations in Kuwait, Businessmen, Media personnels were addition to this channel has benchmarked its quality stand- both indoor and outdoor. Sheriff Hudawi, a religious scholar attended the event. ing and to be the most effective, creative and value based TV and Manager of Human Resources explained future plan and Aziz Thikkodi, a freelance journalist who expressed vote of Channel in the State of Kerala. He stressed the channel’s val- said Darshana TV is trying to expand its relationships with the thanks was also the “compere” of the event. Aziz said since ue in which honest reporting rather than manipulated global medias. 2011, DARSHANA TV has sponsored several cultural events reporting in the media. Thangal added that 2015 onwards Dr Ghalib Al-Mashoor Former Censor of Kuwait Ministry of for various Indian Associations in Kuwait and there was an the channel will be adding as a “News Channel” role in addi- Information and a freelance journalist who writes in earlier function in which an “unofficial launching of DAR- tion to present family and other entertainments programs. Malayalam and English was declared as the Chief of SHANA TV” was held by Former Delhi Court Justice Sayid Nasir Al-Mashoor, The Board Member of Darshana Darshana TV’s Kuwait Bureau. RajindarSachar when he was invited for a function by our TV from Kuwait, presided the event, and said that at a time Dr Ghalib in his welcome speech said that the Chairman present Chief Bureau Dr Ghalib Al-Mashoor as in the capacity appy Anniversary to a beautiful couple! when religion, politics and caste creed diversities are being Sadiq Ali Thangal is a visionary person who has provided of President of Indo-Kuwait Friendship Society. May the freshness of love, always Hremain... Kala (Art) announces winners of ‘Niram 2014’

Australia Embassy ala (Art) Kuwait has announced that the winners of Indian School, Abbassiya. IInd Prize- Anusree Dinesan, 8th Sreejith - Al-Wataniya English Private School. Anna Filena & “Niram-2014” powered by “Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Std, IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya & Gayathri Joanne Rebecca Varghese - . Abhiram Vinod ustralian Visa Application Centre, Level 25, Al Tijaria KCenter” Childrens’ Day painting competition, under Suresh, 8th Std, Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya, IIIrd Kumar, Fida Ancy, Mridula Pallissery Ravindran, Najidah Building Al Soor Street, Opp. Al Shuhada Garden the patronage of Sunil Jain, Ambassador of India, Indian Prize- Rusfidayasmin, 8th Std., Kuwait Indian School, Abdul Nayaf & Sreya Pramod - IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan. ASharq, Kuwait City. Working hours and days: 09.30 - Embassy Kuwait. The prize distribution will take place at Abbassiya & Megha Nair, 8th Std, United Indian School, Nida Adeel Mohammed & Sarah Mohammed - India 17.30 Sunday - Thursday. Submissions of new applications Indian Community School, Khaitan on Friday, 12th Abbassiya. International School. Aassim Muhammed Basheer - Indian can be made until 16.30 each day. The last hour of opening is December 2014. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at Group-D: Ist Prize- Sreerag Mahadevan, 10th Std, IES- Community School, Khaitan. Beneeta Benny - Integrated for decision letter collection only. 2:30 pm. Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya, IInd Prize- Likhitha Indian School. Website Address: www.vfs-au-gcc.com. Information email Kala (Art) Kuwait has stated that this is the 10th anniver- Jayalekshmi, 10th Std., Indian Community School, Amman Merit Prize: Group-C: Neha Joseph Alapatt & Prianna ID: [email protected] Telephone: +971 4 sary of Niram is being held on the occasion of Childrens’ & Riya Mercy Jacob, 10th Std., Indian Community School, Menezes - Carmel School. Gayathri Jayakumar, Meghna 2055900. Day, the birth day of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Khaitan, IIIrd Prize- Ferin Francis, 10th Std, United Indian Pallissery Ravindran, Paul Jojo Keecheril & Vyshnav Contacts page on VFS website for Kuwait: (including map) Prime Minister of independent India. It is worthwhile to School, Abbassiya. Kattikoloth - IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan. Abitha Baiju - http://vfs-au-gcc.com/contactus_KBOQ.html. note that students of different nationalities from all Indian Clay Sculpture: Ist Prize- Thaha Adeel Mohammed, 7th Indian English Academy (Donbosco). Ann Mariya Shenny, Visa options for lodgement with VFS: (to download forms, Schools in Kuwait with the active participation of more than Std., India International School, Mangaf, IInd Prize - Gayathri Mohandas P & Sneha Das - United Indian School. checklists, fee list) http://vfs-au-gcc.com/allaboutvisa.html 2200 children in the competition. The School Managements Anoushka Pillai, 6th Std, United Indian School, Abbassiya, Merit Prize: Group-D: Naleena Murugesan - Carmel as well as Indian Community including a number of busi- IIIrd Prize- Yumna Kulsoom Adeel, 8th Std, India School, Dilruba Rukhsana - , Abu Amaan ness establishments have also voluntarily extended their International School, Mangaf. Pal, Apoorva Ramachandran & J.D.Pradhakshya - IES- What’s On - Submission Guidelines total support to the event. According to the list of winners Open Canvas, Conceptual (for Parents & Gusts): Ist Prize- Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan. Mohamed Rifqi - Indian released by the organizers which are awarded as follows: Dr. Geetha Ravindran, IInd Prize - Dr. Anjol Saikia, IIIrd Prize- Community School, Khaitan, Tanbin Suffana - Integrated Group-A: Ist Prize- Gargi Vivek Dabare, UKG, Al-Wataniya Mrs. Mumtaz Firoz. Indian School, Aadithya S. Krishnan - United Indian School English Private School (DPS), Fahaheel, IInd Prize- Abhirami Open Canvas, Realistic (for Parents & Gusts): Ist Prize- Mr. Overall Champion Ship: 1st Position achieved by IES- All photos submitted for What’s On Krishna Kakkattel, 1st Std, Al-Wataniya English Private Rajan K. R., IInd Prize - Mr. Hari V. Pillai, IIIrd Prize- Mr. Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbasiya, 2nd Position achieved should be minimum 200dpi. School (DPS), Fahaheel & Jathan Shah 1st Std, Al-Wataniya Vidhugopan P. S. by Al-Wataniya English Private School (DPS), Fahaheel, 3rd Articles must be in plain text and English Private School (DPS), Fahaheel, IIIrd Prize- Rachana Open Canvas, Realistic (for Parents & Gusts): Ist Prize- Mr. Position achieved by United Indian School, Abbasiya. Jessintha Roby George, 1st Std, Carmel School & Ved Rajan K. R., IInd Prize - Mr. Hari V. Pillai, IIIrd Prize- Mr. The organizers have stated that complete List covering should include name and phone Amitkumar Valani, 1st Std. IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Vidhugopan P. S. 1st, 2nd, 3rd as well as Merit Prizes and Consolation Prizes numbers. Articles and photos that Abbassiya. Merit Prize: Group-A: Abahy Vij, Arnav Kumbhare, (Total 249 Prizes) have already been forwarded to all the Group-B: Ist Prize- Lakshmi Nanda, 3rd Std., IES- Naallage Sandali Dinethra, Prarthana Biju & Tanvi Shivani Schools. The List may also be available with website fail to meet these requirements will Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya, IInd Prize- Chelsea Suvarna - Al-Wataniya English Private School (DPS). www.kalakuwait.net. not be published. Maria Sunny, 4th Std, Carmel School & Devika Bhavyashri Madhuraj, Emley Elizabeth Mathew, Evanna Kala(Art) Kuwait has congratulated all the winners and Krishnakumar, 2nd Std., IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Sarah Brijesh & Hannah Theresa Seju - IES-Bharatiya Vidhya also thanked all the participants as well as School Please send them to Abbassiya, IIIrd Prize- Nova Catherine Shygen, 4th Std, Gulf Bhavan. Syed Faisal Kamaludin - Indian Community School, Managements, sponsors, all Indian Associations for their Indian School, Fahaheel & Geethikha Jayakumar, 4th Std, Khaitan. Saranya - Indian Model School, Salmiya. Jarin Jamal wholehearted support to make the event as great success [email protected] IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya. - . and well supported by Kuwait’s English & Malayalam dailies Group-C: Ist Prize- Siyana Sakeer K.M., 7th Std, United Merit Prize: Group-B: A. Neha, Dhruv Shah & Swathi and Web Portals.