The 6th of March 2022 was a Sunday but that didn’t stop us from taking yet another opportunity to pay a loving tribute to Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin RA on the occasion of his 107th birthday. The day began with a guard of honour to two ex students who are high achievers in Aljamea tus Saifiyah, Karachi as well as the Kidprenuer winners. The combined assembly echoed with the sounds of Rassa in memory of the 52nd Dai al Mutlaq RA and a cake cutting ceremony.
At 9 am the Junior English and Urdu elocution showcased the eloquence of the students of class 5-6 as they dedicated each poem they rendered to the grace, leadership, love and compassion of their beloved Maula RA. Alefiya ben Sh Esmail, Faqih ul Jayed from AJS, an academician and a renowned poetess in English, Urdu and Arabic graced the occasion as judge. Three Yemeni students from AJS also attended the events as guests and enthralled the little ones with a Rassa in their melodious voices.
Traditionally, every year grade X of BHS is taken for a memorable journey to KUN ziyarat. Its not just a travelling experience but a holistic learning and personality building experience. This year’s group was special because there were two batches merged– one batch of 2021 that could not go because of the pandemic and this year’s batch of 2022. The group of 103 took off from the Jinnah International airport at 9:55 am on 20th January 2022 and reached the blessed land of Karbala at night.
As they say, travelling is the mother of all the erudition. Students practically with their teachers learned how to follow the Arkans of ziyarat. From namaz, behori, salam and majlis everything showcased how Muffadal Maula TUS has prepared these young souls. From atraaf ziyarta to hours in the Haram and Imamat namaz–the students did not waste a minute and reaped maximum benefit during every moment of these seven days. As a teacher I witnessed how these students became responsible, confident and managed time efficiently, many a times inspiring the adults.
Students had ample opportunities to recite Marasiyah, giving azaan in the blessed mosque Masjid e Azam bil Kufa and a Majlis that was held in the Shrine of Imam Hussain AS and Maulana Ali SA which was a dream come true. The group returned satiated and grateful in the early morning hours of Friday the 28th of January 2022, where they were greeted by teary-eyed parents who showered the pilgrims with rose petals.
A student at BHS anticipates this Kun safar right from the time he/she steps into the Secondary section. For each group every memory is cherished and authors an important and lifer altering chapter in their lives.
The students of Grade 10 at Badri High School participated in Model United Nations IBA Karachi or MUNIK, the flagship event of the institute’s Public Speaking Society. Students debated on contemporary global issues on this year’s theme “Impact through Inclusion” in a mock setting of the United Nations.
The 12th edition of the event was graced by His Excellency the President of Pakistan , Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday 5th March 2022 and commended the role of forums such as the MUNIK to encourage discourse and teach students crucial skills including negotiations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
This was Badri High School’s maiden participation in an MUN for which they have been training since the last year under MUN Coach Talha Ansari.
The 14 students who represented BHS as MUN delegates came away from the 4 day event more aware, more confident, more purposeful and more grateful to the school for providing them such a life altering opportunity to rub shoulders with peers from other top institutes, politicians and decision makers.
This morning Badri High School had the privilege of welcoming to its premises, Mr. Hasnain Valikarim, who was awarded Mr. Australia 2020.
As per tradition a melodious and energetic welcome was accorded through a guard of honour. After Tilawat u Dua Mr. Hasnain, who is currently in Pakistan from Australia on a visit. was welcomed with a bouquet of roses presented by a young student as well as a token.
He addressed the assembly and inspired the students with a few choice words of advice which went straight to the heart.”Respect your teachers,” he stated, “This is what my life has taught me.”
He spent one hour with Grade 10 in class where he shared his mantras about physical fitness. He encouraged these teens to join to a gym and make fitness a priority. In his amiable and humble way he talked about an ideal diet for students so they can perform well academically and feel confident socially.
In this era where physical and mental well being is a priority, Mr. Hasnain’s visit truly motivated the students to become better versions of themselves.
In the previous month, cricketers from BHS participated in the PSSO Cricket Tournaments organized in Karachi, to enhance the sporting ability in young cricketers. There were three categories in which our cricket teams participated, junior, middle and senior. Along with cricket, which is the favorite sport of Pakistan, football matches were also organized. 20 schools of Karachi city participated in this mega Tournament, in all categories, and in both sports.
The word proud might not do justice to our feelings towards our Girls` Team which won the tournament and made the whole community proud. In the football Tournament also, our boys team was able to bring the First Position Medal home.
A brief summary of the matches that we played and won is as under;
PSSO JUNIOR GAMES BOYS CRICKET TOURNAMENT
CLASS 4 & 5
FINALS ALPHA CORE V/S BADRI HIGH SCHOOL – 26-JANUARY-2022 AT 08:45 A.M. – HILLPARK GROUND
Winner: BADRI HIGH SCHOOL
PSSO JUNIOR GAMES BOYS CRICKET TOURNAMENT
CLASS 8
FINALS ALPHA CORE V/S BADRI HIGH SCHOOL – 26-JANUARY-2022 AT 11:00 A.M. – HILLPARK GROUND
Runner-up: Badri High School
PSSO JUNIOR GAMES GIRLS CRICKET TOURNAMENT
CLASS 8
FINALS KHATOON-E-PAKISTAN SCHOOL V/S BADRI HIGH SCHOOL – 26-JANUARY-2022 AT 11:45 A.M. – HILLPARK GROUND
WINNER: Badri High School
It goes without saying that these victories boost up the enthusiasm and spirit of our young athletes, who are ready to make the community and the country proud.
The English Speaking Drive has been in action at Badri High School since the last 5 years. This constitutes a force of English language monitors who encourage their class mates to converse in English at all times. In case someone doesn’t follow this language code, a penalty is issued which constitutes writing new words from the dictionary or vocabulary from a book issued from the library.
The results have been staggering. Students who have passed out in the last four years reconnect with us to thank us for helping them gain confidence in speaking in the international language. This fluency has helped give them an edge in their colleges and other institutes of higher education.
Initially the rewards of this drive included a speaker of the week from each class whose name was called out in Friday assembly every week and a badge was awarded.
Last year a series of rewards were initiated including a highly popular free canteen coupon which allowed the exceptional speakers to enjoy free lunch.
Since the last two weeks the dynamic English faculty has been thinking of unique ways of appreciating the monitors and speakers. Last week they were given a surprise and taken to a flower show to refresh themselves in the middle of the school day. This Friday this weeks speakers were delighted as they were taken for a treat to a local icecream parlour. Needless to say they were the envy of the entire school.
These small yet memorable rewards go a long way to help students become confident and eloquent communicators.
On Friday, 11th February 2022, the Pre-primary children presented a unique sports event in the Jamea ground. The theme of the event was taken from Kalemaat Nooraniyah:
چھو unique تمیں
It was a display of what makes us unique as a community; like Faiz-ul-Mawaid-il Burhaniyyah, libas-ul-anwer, Qarzan hasana, saying Bismillah on fish and 100% vaccination. An example of how the children displayed these concepts is the Ashara Ohbat race. The children ran with their small Ashara backpacks striving to reach the majlis before time. In the Hifz Amma Sanad race, the children crossed stages in hifz by collecting stars until they finally reached their destination.
The children also displayed their unique abilities as they proudly flaunted their ‘I am Badrian, I am Unique’ costumes. The spectacular P.T. drills were a showcase of their discipline, teamwork and physical development through synchronized movements with the music and drumbeat.
The most remarkable segments of the event were the Playgroup Obstacle Path and Unplugged Coding by Seniors. An obstacle track was created with tires, rings, cones, tables and chairs. The children were expected to walk, jump, balance, turn somersaults and pass from under the table on all fours. It was a delight to watch the little two-year-olds overcome the obstacles with confidence just like our love for our Maula TUS helps us overcome all obstacles in life.
The unplugged coding was created on a huge grid and the coders followed a set of commands to make a square and a diamond on the grid. The coders exhibited their critical thinking skills as they physically demonstrated how coding and programming through a computer works. When instructions are followed perfectly, the results are incredible, just as when we follow Aqa Maula’s farmaan, we receive incredible returns, here and in the hereafter.
In keeping with the theme of ‘unique’, the program started with tilawat by the nine Amma sanad holders of Juniors and Seniors and the entire Dua was led by the Juniors. The national anthem was played by the grade IV flute band which comprised of boys and girls. Both the fact that they are very young children and that the band includes girls is a first-time occurrence. It was a uniquely sublime experience to listen to the sweetly played anthem by the young flute band.
The event ended with the medal-giving ceremony to the winners of the races.
We thank Janab Amil-saheb-Al-mohallat-ul- Burhaniyah, Mustansir Bhaisahab and Baisahaba for gracing the event with their presence. We also thank Janab Adam Bhaisahab and Baisaheba who are our esteemed parents as well.
Physical education is an important part of the holistic development of the child. Rapid growth and development take place in the early years and it is vital that children are provided with a suitable environment. Opportunities to flex their physical and mental muscles through competition and collaboration allow children to thrive.
May our children flourish under the benevolent shade of Aqa Maula TUS.
Have you ever imagine reading and learning at the Beach?
Wow! It’s interesting to hear.
Primary Section of BHS on the Occasion of 78th Milad Mubarak , Friday 26th November 2021, had the opportunity to experience this day at the Manora Beach. HIfz section accompanied us.
Filled with excitement, all the students and teachers boarded in the buses at 08:00am and reached Manora Beach at 09:30 am. Teachers accompanied with their kids went to their respective huts to keep their bags. After that students gathered for Assembly, they recited Tilawat ul Quran, Tasbeeh of Panjatan Pak A.S, Matam of Imam Husssain A.S, Wazifatu Shukur followed by National anthem on the Rhythm of the waves. We missed the band team. Brain gym exercises were done. Teacher took the students in classes J (hut), where fun filled learning activities were waiting for them.
“1, 2, 3, 4 walk at the sea shore”. According to each class time slots, students holding the rope went to walk near the waves with class teachers and dinyat staff.
Activities done by all classes were:
Class 1A/B “lafzo ki talaash” and “fill the bucket”
Class 2A Squad the differences listening and speaking.
Class 2B Blow the bubbles and catch the fish.
Class 3A/B Finding in nature living and non- living things.
Class 4A Beach Tambola.
Class 4B Treasure hunt on Pirates theme.
After activity they enjoyed the lunch and sat in the buses to return to school. There was no sign of tiredness on anyone’s face, although they were asking can we make BHS on Beach? Really! Sounds different.
The much anticipated Robotics sessions started from 3rd August for classes 5-7 and since then every week students eagerly wait for Thursdays.
In the first class the young enthusiasts learned to build the mini bot car. It took a lot of time but the students just wanted to program it and see the car move.
In the second class they were taught about programming ( pick and drop). The students were quick as thunder and had fun as they kept changing the speed and rotation. They were exhilarated by one race one after another.
The little Reception children are learning about their senses. Currently they are discovering their sense of sight. Outdoors is always exciting and they began their voyage of discovery by going on a nature walk. They saw many different things and had a knack for spotting unusual things!
The little Reception children are learning about their senses. Currently they are discovering their sense of sight. Outdoors is always exciting and they began their voyage of discovery by going on a nature walk. They saw many different things and had a knack for spotting unusual things!
The little Reception children are learning about their senses. Currently they are discovering their sense of sight. Outdoors is always exciting and they began their voyage of discovery by going on a nature walk. They saw many different things and had a knack for spotting unusual things!
When it comes to celebration, there are no two thoughts that we crave for our favorite sweet, candies or chocolates to tantalize our taste buds and entice our imagination with harmonious symphonies of effective approaches. This has proved to be ideal for communicating well with our cognitive skills and in turn, helps us control taxing conditions.
Adhering to the fact, on Saturday, 13th of July 2019, the morning sun was charmed to see our partners in progress-the parents-buzzing up the three floors of BHS of pre-primary, primary and secondary sections to meet the respective class teachers of their children for the first orientation meet of the Academic year 2019-20. They sat to discuss the dogmas and policies of the new year that promised nothing but astoundingly creative endeavors for the learners in multiple project-based implementations.
Screening an orientation at the beginning of the year rejuvenated parents with hope towards an enlightened future and allowed them to survey and experience the working of the school’s systems.
‘There is great sweetness in participating in creation.’ Hallmarking the literal saying of the above quote, BHS successfully pitched parents with the idea of knitting together with commitment of understanding, respect and hard-work through sweet participation throughout the year as it will aid to create a better life for our children—whose progress is our ultimate goal.
Complementing our theme, each classroom capsuled parents with sweet diagnostics of the curriculum to be followed, leading them to envision their child’s bright sugary future. Interactive sessions in each class with a specific objective for each activity helped parents comprehend the scheme better.
