March 28, 2017

TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 CAMPUS | 7 HEALTH | 10 BOLLYWOOD | 11 BangladeshBang school Over 100 genes Priyanka ﬁnds it mmarks ‘National linked to memory tough to maintainn CChildren’s Day’ identiﬁed balance in life Email: [email protected] CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE The new campus of Qatar P | 4-5 Academy Al Khor provides the environment required for a world-class education in a bilingual environment. 03 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 CAMPUS Al Mahd International School marks ‘Green Day’ n its bid to raise environmental awareness among children, Al IMahd International School celebrated ‘Green Day’ on March 23. The best solutions for environmental issues and our responsibilities as citizens towards honouring our globe were announced during the morning assembly. Abdul Aziz Tarek Sadoun of Grade V conveyed this message through a poem followed by a quiz contest by third grade students. One of the most highlighted comprehensive projects for Green Day was “leaves project” that was embedded within many sessions, an activity in which children could decorate tree trunks with paper leaves that hold environmental taking care of it. Green Day” knowledge on planting and the con- resourceful purposes was demon- messages. “It was impressive how wouldn’t have been complete with- ditions required to keep it healthy. strated. With smiling faces they children could express their own out planting activity that took place Grade 1 children were involved were given different materials to ideas about the importance of during different intervals. Children in “Sorting Activity” where empha- distribute among recycling boxes embracing nature and the value of were keen to apply their scientific sis on reusing material for during the second break. 04 COVER STORY TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 Qatar Academy’s Fazeena Saleem The Peninsula new campus offers he new campus of Qatar Academy Al Khor, located at Tthe west of Al Khor, provides the environment required for a world-class education in a bilingual complete education environment. The new campus is built to accommodate 1,800 students and designed to ensure students have the best environment non-Qataris. The student popula- very close to our old site. The cam- to occur, such as independent study to support their learning and devel- tion represents 15 different pus itself consists of nine connected and group work outside the class- opment. The academy is under nationalities. buildings spread over landscaped room, to cater to the individual Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Speaking to The Peninsula, grounds. It is designed to ensure our needs of our students. For example, Education and the school’s aca- Aisha Al Megbali, Principal of Qatar students have the best environment the design of the internal spaces demic programmes are accredited Academy Al Khor, shared informa- to support their learning and devel- supports collaboration and student- by international agencies like; tion about the new campus building opment,” said Al Megbali. centered learning. The new school International Baccalaureate and the and the outstanding features of the “The school is built with specially provides the environment required Middle States Association of Col- school. designed learning spaces for early for a world-class education in a leges and Schools (MSA). “Our new campus is built to years students through to grade 12. bilingual environment and supports At present, 84 percent of its stu- accommodate 1,800 students. The These areas provide an opportunity the delivery of the IB programme,” dents are Qataris and 16 percent are building covers 62,000sqm and is for different modalities of learning she added. 05 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 COVER STORY Other than the indoor and out- authentic voice in whatever field door sports facilities and the they choose to join,” said Al well-equipped media centres, Qatar Megbali Academy Al Khor’s new campus Qatar Academy Al Khor has an also hosts a state-of-the-art recre- international community of teach- ation centre which includes a ers, representing 32 different generous dining space, swimming nations. The Academy is an author- pool, gymnasiums, sports halls, and ised IB school offering the Middle sports fields. Years Program (MYP), the Diploma Qatar Academy Al Khor through Program (DP) and is currently a its facilities and academic offering candidate school for the Primary aims to fulfil the needs of children Years Program (PYP). Other than in today’s diverse community. the International Baccalaureate, the “We inspire excellence in learn- school is fully accredited by the ing and promote intercultural Middle States Association of Col- understanding. Qatar Academy Al leges and Schools (MSA). Khor is proud to be a passionate Referring to the admission learning community. We aim to cre- process Al Megbali said,Qatar Acad- ate unique opportunities that open emy Al Khor considers all applicants pupils’ minds to new experiences who meet the age requirements for and learning strategies. As citizens specific grade levels and who pass with deep moral purpose, our aim the entrance exams. At elementary is to use education as a force for level, students enrolled are good, both in our local and global expected to have Arabic as their community through our CAS pro- mother tongue and a good level of gram,” said Al Megbali. English, since it is the language of Creativity, Activity, Service instruction.” (CAS) is a mandatory core compo- “However, at secondary level, who do not need Arabic as a col- Arabic program, Islamic Studies, nent of the International and for the first time since QAK lege requirement. and Qatar history curriculum, Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. opened, the academy will be offer- “Qatar Academy Al Khor stu- known as The National Programs It aims to provide a ‘counterbalance’ ing an extra language for those dents are set, and expected to meet, which encourages our Qatari stu- to the academic rigour of the edu- students whose mother tongue is high achievement goals in both per- dents to be proud of their identity cational programme other than Arabic,” she added. At sonal and academic development while opening their minds to other “We aim to nurture and develop present, Qatar Academy Al Khor within a supportive environment. cultures,” said Al Megbali. students, personally and academ- serves students from pre-3 to grade Each student is encouraged to strive With the new facilities of a ically, to excel and to become global 12 and offers a dual-language pro- for academic excellence through state-of-the-art campus, activities citizens who are equally aware of gram giving special attention to the the development of essential skills at the school will not be limited to themselves and the world around reinforcement of the Arabic lan- in critical thinking, acquiring and school time, but students will be them. As educators at Qatar Acad- guage as the mother tongue and applying knowledge, working inde- offered an exciting after-school emy Al Khor, through personalised English as the language of instruc- pendently and collaboratively, and program that includes educational learning, we aim to provide our stu- tion. The secondary school also effective communications,” said Al local and international trips. dents with opportunities to develop offers French as a second language Megbali. “These goals are set by our “Students are not only taught to their talents and find their instead of Arabic for those students teaching community and achieved collaborate and work together, but as a result of team work and trian- to also be responsible citizens who gular parent, student, teacher give back to their society through relationships based on trust, mutual a variety of charity projects and understanding and positive feed- community services,” said Al back,” she added. Megbali. Qatar Academy Al Khor as an “Additionally, to maintain our international school offers a unique standards, all our staff members are language program that builds the provided with professional devel- foundation for a lifetime of contin- opment opportunities to ensure that uous learning. Furthermore, on a all strategies and approaches are daily basis, the Qatar Academy Al aligned with the teaching methods Khor environment encourages stu- of the 21st century. To complete the dents to remain engaged and circle, we are also a school that experience different curricular and believes in a strong home-school extracurricular activities which pro- connection where parents are vide them with academic, always kept informed of their emotional, physical and social child’s progress. To sum up, at QAK, support. everyone works together for the “The academy is well known in utmost benefit of our students,” she our community for its rigorous added. 06 MARKETPLACE TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 BMW M3 & BMW X5 M selected official safety cars lfardan Automobiles, the offi- prix season with an exclusive event, cial importer of BMW in in which media representatives and AQatar, celebrated the suc- customers were invited to attend cessful conclusion of the BMW the race at the Alfardan Automo- brand’s thirteenth consecutive year biles VIP lounge. as the official safety cars of MotoGP “Alfardan Automobiles has gone Grand Prix of Qatar 2017, with the from strength-to-strength in Qatar, BMW X5 M and BMW M3. continuing our successful partner- Riders, officials and organisers ship for the thirteenth year running of the premier Grand Prix motor- with the internationally focused cycle race event, which took place MotoGP. We continue to be com- at the Losail International Circuit, mitted to supporting and promoting from March 25 to 26, also enjoyed Qatar’s ever expanding sporting cal- a weekend of premium BMW mod- endar” said Ihab Allam, General els, with a fleet of luxury models Manager of Alfardan Automobiles. capability. Large air intakes and Air with M TwinPower Turbo technol- featured throughout the event for Both models had been modi- Curtains at the front end and alu- ogy and 317 kW/431 hp provides the chauffeuring and other transpor- fied before they made their way to minium body components, and the power.

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