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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences were held with parents and each child’s progress was discussed at length. An e-portfolio was developed for each child and shared with parents during the conference. All parents were provided a copy of the portfolio as well as additional material on a computer disc.

Fun Sports
The TNS Fun Sport event was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Students from all classes participated in races and competitions such as the relay race, the obstacle race, the balancing race, the fishing competition and so on.

 School Calendar 2008-2009

August 2008

Date

Event / Meeting

18

First Day of Term for Teachers
General Staff Meeting
Orientation for New Teachers 

19-29

Professional Development Days for Teachers

September 2008

Date

Event/Meeting

1

First Day of Term for all Students

October 2008

Date

Event / Meeting

3

Eid ul Fitr**(tentative dates)

TBA

Fun Sports

31

Halloween

November 2008

Date

Event / Meeting

TBA

Parent Teacher Conference

9

Iqbal’s Birthday

December 2008

Date

Event / Meeting

10-12

Eid ul Azha**

25

Christmas
Quid-e-Azam’s Birthday*
Winter Holiday (School closed for all)

January 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

5

First Day of Second Term (School open for all)

9-10

Youm-e-Ashura**

 February 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

5

Kashmir Day*

28

Annual Play

March 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

23

Pakistan Day *

12

Eid Milad un Nabi**

27

Parent Teacher Conference

April 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

7

World Health Day (WHO event)

12

Easter (US date)

May 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

1

Labour Day*

12

Mothers’ Day

June 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

3

Parent Teacher Conference

4

Last Day of School for Students

5-15

Professional Development Days for Teachers

15

Last Day of School for Teachers

21

Fathers’ Day

August 2009

Date

Event / Meeting

17

First Day of Term for Teachers
General Staff Meeting
Orientation for New Teachers 

18-29

Professional Development Days for Teachers

* Scheduled holidays
** Subject to sighting of the moon

Summer Projects 2008

This summer, why not give your kids three weeks of genuine exposure to real-life projects like creating a Documentary or Making a Jungle Gym? Summer projects 2008 is supported by a unique faculty blend comprising TNS teachers and Industry specialists.

Project 1: Making a Jungle Gym
Age group: 8-10
Objectives: To design and build a jungle gym at the TNS site in collaboration with an architect.
Learning outcomes: project management, problem-solving, design skills, understanding of building materials, budgeting, measurement and more.
Faculty: TNS teacher with an architect.

Project 2: Creating a Short Documentary
Age group: 9-11
Objectives: To research, film and produce a documentary.
Learning outcomes: project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, interviewing skills, documentary production (story-boarding, script-writing, digital filmmaking, digital video and sound editing).
Faculty: TNS teacher with filmmaker.

Project 3: Designing a New Cafeteria
Age group: 6-8
Objectives: Developing design plans, timelines, estimated costs, materials' specifications and menu for a real cafeteria planned at TNS.
Learning outcomes: project management, problem-solving, designing, budgeting, measurement, copywriting (for menu), food pricing and more.
Faculty: TNS teacher with Interior designer.

Session 2 - July 28 to August 15                           

 
     

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