I alongwith my friend Touhid visited few schools of Dhaka to collect information about the English medium schools. Here is a short summary of my visit:
1. Mastermind School: House 5, Road 12, Dhanmondi, also at Uttara. this school starts admission in November each year for next year's session. Phone Number 9130878
2. Southbreeze School: Founded in 1986 by principal Zeenat Chowdhury, the original campus was located in Dhanmondi. In 2000, the campus was relocated and in 2004 a new additional section was opened in Uttara. Phone 8117660. Admission would start on 19 September for next year.
3. SFX Green Herald International School: takes intakes in January from Class KG1, the age requirement is 5.
4. Junior Laboratory School: House # 18, Road # 28, Dhanmondi: Has started its english medium section which takes students in July-June session.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
BAF SHAHEEN SCHOOL & COLLEGE IN DHAKA
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BAF SHAHEEN COLLEGE DHAKA | ||
 | History | |
| BAF Shaheen College Dhaka was initially established on 01 Mar 1960 as Shaheen School (English Medium). Subsequently Bangla Medium was introduced from 1967 in parallel with English Medium. Shaheen High School was renamed as BAF Shaheen College Dhaka for opening Intermediate Level from academic session 1977-78. Degree pass courses were opened from academic session 1990-91. Since then BAF Shaheen College Dhaka has been functioning in the category of a Degree College. The college is being run smoothly from classes KG to Degree as per regulations of DG, Secondary & Higher Education, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Dhaka and National University. BAF Shaheen College Dhaka is having co-education system. The college is renowned & well reputed for its standard of education and discipline. Existing number of students and teaching staff are about 4500 and 125 respectively. English Medium Curriculum has been introduced in one section each of the classes from KG to V from the academic session 2006 as per NCTB alongwith the existing Bangla Medium. | |
| Admission Procedure | |
The admission procedure in BAF Shaheen College Dhaka are appended below:
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BAF SHAHEEN COLLEGE KURMITOLA | ||
| History | |
| BAF Shaheen College Kurmitola was established in 1972 as ‘BAF High School’. The school was re-named as ‘BAF Shaheen School’ in 1980. Higher Secondary School Certificate course was introduced in this school from the academic session of 1982-83 and then it was named as ‘BAF Shaheen School and College’. In 1986 it was again re-named as ‘BAF Shaheen College Kurmitola’. Here students are being taught from KG to XII classes in the environment of co-education. Education, Restraint and Discipline are the motto of this College. There are fifty-five Sections from KG to XII classes in this college. English Medium Curriculum has been introduced in one section each of the classes from KG to V from the academic session 2006 as per NCTB along with the existing Bangla Medium. At present, this is one of the well known and renowned colleges of Dhaka City having 3300 students, 95 Teaching and 29 Non-Teaching staffs. BAF Shaheen College Kurmitola is being managed by Bangladesh Air Force under the rules and regulations of Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. | |
| Admission Procedure | |
| In the beginning of each academic session about 200 students are admitted in 5 sections of KG class; while in other classes new students are admitted through advertisement and admission tests. It may be mentioned that in this college preference is given for the children of BAF Personnel. Admission in XI classes are done as per the rules and regulations of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka. | |
BAF SHAHEEN COLLEGE JESSORE | ||
| History | |
| BAF Shaheen College, Jessore has a long history and background of its own. Before the war of independence, there was neither any Air Base nor any educational institution at this place. After the liberation, the foundation of the then’ Satadal School’ was laid on the 26th Jan 1976. Then it had only two tinshed buildings. With the passage of time, the School assumed the Shape of BAF Shaheen School in 1979. Later in 1984, it was converted to a College and in 1986 it obtained permission for exam center. The College has three buildings comprising a vast land covering an area of about 9.51 acre. There are 33 sections from class KG to XII in this college. From the academic session – 2006, English Mediums curriculum has been introduced in one section each of the classes from KG to V in addition to the existing Bangla Medium curriculum as per NCTB. This is one of the most reputed and renowned colleges of Jessore Area. The college received “Best College Award in the National Education Week in 2001”. The College has unique natural beauty and charm. The favorable environmental surroundings of the academic atmosphere attract the young & tender learners, teachers and people in general. It is, in real sense, a full fledged, proper and magnificent institute having reputation and distinctive features. | |
| Admission Procedure | |
| The admission procedure of BAF Shaheen College Jessore are appended below :
Just after the completion of admission formalities classes start as usual. | |
BAF SHAHEEN COLLEGE CHITTAGONG | ||
| History | |
| BAF Shaheen College Chittagong is a glorious and traditional institute in the country. It was established in 1978 by Bangladesh Air Force as per the rules and regulations of Ministry of Education of the Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Secondary Education Board Chittagong. This school was upgraded to Higher Secondary from the session 1985-86. From the year 2006 English curriculum under NCTB has been introduced as one section each of the classes from II to V along with the existing Bangla curriculum. The aim of this college is to build students as educated, honest, healthy, patriot and ideal citizens side by side with their studies. “Education-perseverance-Discipline” is the motto of this college. There are skilled and experienced teachers in this college who take classes with proper lesson plan following the syllabus imposed by the Air Headquarters and BISE Chittagong. Besides these, there is coaching for the primary and junior scholarships and Model Tests along with the coaching classes for the SSC and HSC examinees. Along with the academic activities, this college arranges extra-curricular activities such as, debate club (both Bangla and English), practice of cultural activities during the first period on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month under the guidance of skilled teachers. There is a spacious library with thousands of books and arrangement of classes on games and sports. Inter House Wall Magazines are published after every four months, which develop and prove creativity hidden in students. Shaheen the annual magazine is published every year. All these competitive and literary activities really pave the way to exhibit the genius of the students. | |
| Admission Procedure | |
| Admissions take place in the beginning of a year in the school section and after the result of SSC exam in college section as per the rules of the Education Board. In school section, the admission test includes Bangla, English, General Mathematics and General Knowledge whereas in college section, as per government/board rules, students are admitted according to their GPA in the SSC exam. Selected students are called for admission within the date imposed by the Education Board. | |
BAF SHAHEEN COLLEGE PAHARKANCHANPUR (PKP) | ||
| History | |
| BAF Shaheen School, PKP started functioning since its estb in 1997 with 51 students in 03 classes from KG to class II. Since its inception, the school started opening one new class every year upto class VIII in 2003. Presently the school is running upto class VIII. The school has got preliminary permission from edn board Dhaka to run the education activities of classes VI to VIII. It is now a Junior Secondary School. In future, the school will be shifted to its new location and there is a plan to upgrade this school in to Residential Public School & College up to Intermediate Level. The Gazari forests beside the School campus has increased the natural beauty of the school. The surrounding natural environment is favorable for overall mental & physical development of the children. | |
| Admission Procedure | |
| Students are selected for admission by taking test that is usually organized within the 1st half of January every year. | |
BAF SHAHEEN ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL | ||
| History | |
| Established in 1992, BAF Shaheen English Medium School (SEMS) started its journey with six classes from KG to Std-IV, 150 students and seven teachers. Gradually SEMS has expanded its strength by adding one class each year. At present total number of student from Kg to Std-X is around 400. From the year 1998 SEMS’ students have started sitting for the O’Level exam under London University. From the very first batch the students have been displaying their excellence by achieving outstanding grades in the O’Level exam. Simultaneously the students are showing their brilliant performances in the creative field as well. As part of its expansion project a new school building is going to be inaugurated soon and the authority is going to open another section up to Std-V. | |
| Admission Procedure | |
| Students are enrolled into KG to STD-X at the beginning of each academic session starting in the month of June each year subject to availability of seats and candidates’ academic suitability. An admission test is held covering relevant subject areas. Suitable candidates except for KG are required to produce a valid transfer certificate and results of their last examination in the institution they last attended. | |
A French School in Dhaka : French International School of Dhaka
The school was established in 1987. It was built on the ground of the French Embassy in a pleasant part of the diplomatic zone of Baridhara. It is near the residential districts where the majority of the expats live. The French International School of Dhaka enjoys a good reputation.
The French School's mission is to educate children who wish to follow the French National Curriculum. The program ensures that the children have the possibility of continuing a school course in France in educational establishments accredited by the French Ministry of Education and in any of the other French school establishments abroad.
Nowadays, French schools are committed into providing high quality bilingual teaching from the earliest age in order to enable children to be equally confident in both language.
The School is directed by an assigned French Director of the French Ministry for National Education. The school is inspected every year by an Inspector of National Education stationed in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
The school is run on a private basis, as a non-profit organisation, as officially agreed with the AEFE (Agency for French Teaching Abroad). It is one of the 410 French establishments abroad which make up the network of the AEFE. It is under supervision of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
The school is managed by the School Board which is made up of parents of the students and is governed by French Law. The Board is directed by a Steering Committee (CA) which lays down the policy and procedures of the school to ensure effective management.
The Council of School (CE) is chaired by the Director and adopts the rules of procedure and defines the objectives of the school.
The Steering Committee (CA): Its role is to ensure the effective administration, financial management and appropriate operation of the school. It encourages and promotes liaison between the parents and the staff of the school. It meets once per month, and, advises and assists with the management of the school. It is composed primarily of parents of the students who are elected at the assembly of parents which meets at the beginning of the school year.
Ecole Française Internationale de Dacca- Plot 13 - Embassy Road - Baridhara - Dhaka -Bangladesh
Tél. / Fax : (00.880.2) 882.40.56 Mobile : (00 880) 172 612 8630 E-mail : efid@bol-online.com
Web: http://pedagogie.ac-toulouse.fr/eco-francaise-dacca/frais_en.html
Thursday, September 23, 2010
A daycare center in Dhaka
Le Petit Care
House 18, Road 66
Gulshan 2
Dhaka
voice: 880 6662 611 569
880 1713 033 558
880 1718 741 996
email: info@lepetitcare.com
url: www.lepetitcare.com
House 18, Road 66
Gulshan 2
Dhaka
voice: 880 6662 611 569
880 1713 033 558
880 1718 741 996
email: info@lepetitcare.com
url: www.lepetitcare.com
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
vaccination schedule
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1.5 months |
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2.5 months |
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3.5 months |
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6 months |
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9 months |
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15 months |
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1 year |
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1.5 years |
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2 years |
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5 years |
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10 years |
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Food for children
PROTEINS (for body growth ) : CARBOHYDRATES ( for energy ) : VITAMIN – A ( for eyes and vision) : • Fish / Egg • Butter • Green vegetables • Mango / Papaya VITAMIN B – COMPLEX ( for all round growth & general development) : • Cereals • Liver / meats • Green vegetables | FATS ( for energy ) : • Egg IRON(blood & hemoglobin development): • Egg • Jaggery ( gud ) • Green vegetables • Cereals VITAMIN – C ( for bones, teeth and blood circulation) : • Citrus fruits / juices • Lemon / Amla / Grapes • Tomatoes /Cabbage • Guava / Fresh fruits CALCIUM ( for bones and teeth) : • Milk • Paneer ( cottage cheese) VITAMIN – D ( for bones/teeth) :• Fish/cod liver oil |
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
I found another meal plan for toddlers
7 day meal plan
We all run out of ideas for feeding our small kids and children so we had our expert dietrician create a 7 day meal plan for your toddler. Feeding needn't be boring so use this as a spring board to creating your own meal plan to suit your family's tastes and circumstances.
Monday
| BREAKFAST | 1/2 cup porridge plus 1-2 tablespoons stewed fruit, 100ml homogenized milk, 1 slice wholemeal toast and spread, 100ml diluted juice |
| MORNING TEA | Chopped fruit (seeds removed) |
| LUNCH | Savoury scramble (scrambled egg, broccoli and edam cheese), 1 plain biscuit, half piece fruit, 100ml water |
| AFTERNOON TEA | Mini fruit muffin (blueberry, apple or banana), 200ml milk |
| DINNER | 2 lamb cutlets, 1/2 cup cooked couscous with a small handful of broccoli |
Tuesday
| BREAKFAST | 1-2 slices wholemeal toast with grilled cheese (edam), marmite, 200ml homogenized milk |
| MORNING TEA | 1 plain biscuit, 1 banana |
| LUNCH | Whole meal mashed egg sandwich with blanched carrot sticks, 1 plain biscuit, 100 ml water |
| AFTERNOON TEA | 2 crackers with edam cheese or avocado, 100ml diluted juice |
| DINNER | Fish pie with potato top with a small handful of green beans |
Wednesday
| BREAKFAST | 1 Weetbix, 100ml homogenized milk, 1 slice wholemeal or fruit toast and spread, 150ml-200ml water |
| MORNING TEA | 1 slice banana cake or loaf, or a small muffin, 100ml diluted juice |
| LUNCH | Small wholemeal ham or chicken roll or sandwich with chopped tomato, half piece of fruit, 100ml milk |
| AFTERNOON TEA | Yoghurt and sliced fruit for dipping |
| DINNER | Chicken schnitzel strips, 1 small pita bread lightly toasted with 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or salad |
Thursday
| BREAKFAST | Ham on wholemeal toast, 150-200ml water |
| MORNING TEA | 1 plain biscuit, 100ml diluted juice |
| LUNCH | Wholemeal toasted sandwich (egg, edam cheese, baked beans, spaghetti), creamed corn) kiwifruit, mandarin segments |
| AFTERNOON TEA | Small fruit scone (sultana, date, raisin or apricot), 100ml milk |
| DINNER | Mini meatballs with tomato and vegetable pasta sauce and 1 cup of cooked pasta |
Friday
| BREAKFAST | 1/2 cup porridge plus 1-2 tablespoons stewed fruit, 100ml homogenized milk, 1 slice wholemeal toast and spread, 100ml diluted juice |
| MORNING TEA | Fruit skewer (slices of fruit threaded onto a skewer), 150-200ml water |
| LUNCH | Salmon and spiral bake, 1 plain biscuit, 100ml fuit yoghurt |
| AFTERNOON TEA | 1 slice banana cake or loaf, or a small muffin, 100ml diluted juice |
| DINNER | Chicken kebabs or drumbsticks with 1/2 cup of cooked rice |
Saturday
| BREAKFAST | 2 pancakes with syrup, chopped fruit, 200ml homogenised milk |
| MORNING TEA | 2 plain biscuits, 150-200ml water |
| LUNCH | Ham or luncheon wraps, 1 banana, 100ml diluted juice |
| AFTERNOON TEA | Vegetable sticks with hummus (clelery, cucumber, blanched carrot sticks) and pita bread |
| DINNER | Macaroni cheese, a small handful of cooked peas, 1 tomato cut into wedges or slices. |
Sunday
| BREAKFAST | 1 boiled egg with wholemeal marmite toast fingers, 1 banana, 150-200ml water |
| MORNING TEA | 1-2 pikelets, 200ml milk |
| LUNCH | Corn and bacon fritters with tomato sauce |
| AFTERNOON TEA | 2 crackers with nut butter (peanut or hazelnut), 100ml diluted juice |
| DINNER | Beef and vegetable stir fry, with 1'2 cup of cooked noodles |
If serving juice remember to dilute 1 part juice to 10 parts water and ideally serve once a day.
Menu created by Nikki Hart, Nutritionist
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