Latin Patriarchate Schools

Jifna 1856 The Second School of LPS

Jifna 1856

2016

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Introduction

Jifna locates in the north of , 8Km far It’s between Bir-Zeit and Ein Senia

Jifna, a small village It’s between Bir-Zeit and Ein Senia

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Population There are about 2000 people

Immigration Our schools try to limit the immigration process to the foreign countries( U.S.A., Canada, Europe, etc.. ) It increased after war 1967.

School (History and Stages) Latin Jifna school was established in 1856, like a missionary one, that raises many generations and still aims to create special students.

Who we are? Our school is proud to be amongst the best eleventh schools in . It is related to the Catholic Schools and it has the same message and vision.

Mission Statement Our logo is “ To know you “, everyone according to his religion with the full respect to each other, no matter what the students religion is. The second message is an academic one that cares to build the students ability in educational, moral, social, and psychological sides.

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Environment (Population, Christian, containment) Jifna is a tourist town, that is famous for the apricot, nuts and figs trees. Christians and Muslims live a peaceful life.

School Today In our school, there is a principle, an executive secretary, twelve teachers, and there are two teachers in the Kindergarten. The school is supplied with visual aids, computer lab, a library. In addition to that our Kindergarten is supplied too.

About the founder of the school, foundation and ways of coping with difficulties Our school passes through stages. It’s started with two teachers and a nun, and one teacher for Kindergarten. Nowadays, there are twelve teachers and two nuns, that we all work for the good of our students.

Education philosophy of the School Our schools believes that education and learning is the main goal for a better future.

School facilities (Laps, Halls, playgrounds…etc) In our school there are a science lab, a computer lab, a library and a football play ground.

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Levels of education at school since foundation to date We have seven elementary classes in addition to the Kindergarten.

Education objectives of the school

Our first goal in our school is to enrich the students with knowledge, Secondly, to raise to love God and their country, and to teach the students discipline.

Statistics information about the school Our school has a student body of 187 students

Girls (74) Muslims (47) Christians (27) Boys (113) Muslims (72) Christians (41)

Pursuit of goals through… Our goal is to follow up with our students their academic progress and to supply them with the best technological aids. Also, building bridges with parents to work for the benefit of our students.

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Achievement of School (for the last five years) at all levels Our school participate all Ministry of education activities, teachers workshops. Below is our school activities during the last five years:- 1 The students donate food,clothes,money to the orphans. 2 Our students donate money during the Fast to poor families. 3 Having educational,religious and entertaining trips. 4 Visiting different factories such as olive, press, general library in Ramallah and the local library in Jifna. 5 Making breakfast for classes and calibrating birthdays. 6 Having educational competitions between classes. 7 Mothers participate in making Jam and pickled. 8 Celebrating Mother’s Day. 9 Graduation parties for kindergarten . 10 Open day containing cultural, educational and sports programmes. 11 Making an entertaining activities like preparing burgers and chicken sandwiches. 12 Doing a yearly Marathon. 13 Making an optical test for all the students. 14 Cooking special dishes dring the fast like Burbara and Mujadara. 15 Students club elections. 16 Making a carnaval before the fast. 17 Sharing the olive picking season students with their parents. 18 Arranging special meetings for parents to help their children’s progress. 19 Extra classes for the weak students. 20 Lectures and workshops for the teachers. 21 Our students volunteer to clean the town’s streets. 22 Planting trees in the playground in January> 23 Celebrating religious and national festivals by reading subjects in the morning broadcast. 24 Having educational courses with parents meeting.

Aspiration and future project We are looking forward to add two extra classes ( the eighth and ninth ) to finish the primary stage.

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General activities of the School 1 students donate food,clothes,money to the orphans. 2 Our students donate money during the Fast to poor families. 3 Having educational,religious and entertaining trips. 4 Visiting different factories such as olive, press, general library in Ramallah and the local library in Jifna. 5 Making breakfast for classes and calibrating birthdays. 6 Having educational competitions between classes. 7 Mothers participate in making Jam and pickled. 8 Celebrating Mother’s Day. 9 Graduation parties for kindergarten . 10 Open day containing cultural, educational and sports programmes. 11 Making an entertaining activities like preparing burgers and chicken sandwiches. 12 Doing a yearly Marathon. 13 Making an optical test for all the students. 14 Cooking special dishes dring the fast like Burbara and Mujadara. 15 Students club elections. 16 Making a carnaval before the fast. 17 Sharing the olive picking season students with their parents. 18 Arranging special meetings for parents to help their children’s progress. 19 Extra classes for the weak students. 20 Lectures and workshops for the teachers. 21 Our students volunteer to clean the town’s streets. 22 Planting trees in the playground in January> 23 Celebrating religious and national festivals by reading subjects in the morning broadcast. 24 Having educational courses with parents meeting

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Environment participation with Ministry of Education, and the General administration LPS and foreign Our school had a lot of sport, entertainment activities which tries to renew it every year.

Previous Principals (50 words for each) Our previous principals were:- Father Alfred Atieh Father Khalil Bidewi Father Majdy Al-Siryani Father ImileSalayta Father FirasAridah

Current Principal (200 words) Our current principal :WisamSalameh, he has a Master degree in Educational Leader Ship. Mr. Wisam worked in this school since 1986 as a Math teacher and a secretary, then he became a vice principle and now he is the school manager.

Relationship with the local community (school community relationship) Our school has a strong and good relation ship with the local community and it participates with various activities.

Languages We teach two languages:- The language- our tongue language. English – The foreign language.

Contact us 1- Phone: 02-2810786 - 02-2810485 2- Fax: 02-2810786 3- Email: 4- Principal email: [email protected] 5- Official web site: www.latin-schools.org 6- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jifna-school-410580365708654/?ref=hl

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Pictures

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Jifna – Since 1856

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