Category: Notices Uttara

Exciting Opportunities: International Competitions

International Competitions   Dear Parents, We hope this email finds you well and looking forward to an amazing year ahead at Glenrich School Dhaka. As part of our commitment to providing enriching and diverse learning experiences, we are thrilled to share the shortlisted international competitions in which the children can participate this year. These competitions offer an incredible platform for our students to showcase their talents, gain exposure to global perspectives, and engage in healthy competition with participants from around the world. We believe that these opportunities will not only foster academic growth but also instill valuable life skills and a sense of international awareness in our students. Link to the International Competition’s information Please note that participation in these competitions is entirely voluntary. We understand that each student has unique interests and strengths, and we encourage them to choose the competitions that align with their passions. We have structured these competitions to ensure they contribute positively to our students’ overall development. Our dedicated faculty members will support and guide the participants throughout their journey, and we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all participants. We encourage you to discuss these opportunities with your child and allow them to explore their interests. Participating in international competitions can be a transformative experience, fostering both personal and academic growth. Interested children can use the below given registration form to register. Sunday, 6th Aug’23 is the last day to register. Registration form link: https://forms.gle/nVtYmmQbVK6BaqqDA Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the incharges. We are more than happy to help you in any way we can. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Together, let’s make this year one filled with remarkable achievements and cherished memories for our children. Best regards, Glenrich School Dhaka

UPDATED SCHEDULE || DPS Parents’ Visit to Glenrich International School (GIS)

Dear Parents, We would like to inform you of a change in the schedule for the Glenrich School campus tour. The campus tour was scheduled for Wednesday, 8th November 2023. However, due to the current situation, we have decided to postpone the tour to ensure safety. The new date for the Glenrich School campus tour will be Saturday 11th November 2023. The programme itinerary is given below. Hope that you will be able to join us on Saturday 11th November 2023.   Programme Itinerary:   * Start from DPS Junior/Senior campus- 8:30 a.m. * Reach Glenrich International School: 9:10 a.m. (approx) * Address by Glenrich Principal in the auditorium and a brief Q & A: 9:25 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. * School tour in multiple teams: 10:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. * Working lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. * Depart to DPS at 12:10 p.m. and reach by 12:50 p.m.   [The itinerary needs to be strictly followed as the school events in Glenrich can not be disturbed]   Should you have any queries, please write to: [email protected] Or call, Glenrich Jr: 01844-277245 DPS Sr: 01844-277241 Glenrich:  09677-444777 Warm Regards Dr Shivananda CS Principal Glenrich School, Dhaka (a Cambridge K-12 School)

Important Notice on Primary ASP & PEC

Dear Parents,   Please be informed that ASP & PEC (all grades) have been canceled for today, Tuesday 7th November 2023. All Primary ASPs are canceled until further notice. PEC classes (online & on campus) will begin on Monday, 13th November 2023.    Thank you.

Glenrich Merit Scholarship Test for 2024-25 Session

Dear Parents, We are thrilled to inform you about the incredible success of the scholarship program introduced in 2021. This initiative has proven to be an outstanding opportunity for students from all over the country to pursue their education at DPS. We are proud to share that this year, two deserving students were granted a 50% waiver in their tuition fees through this program. We are committed to continuing this program and providing more students with the chance to excel academically. This year, we are conducting the scholarship test in two cycles. December Cycle June Cycle [The students of Grades 8 and 10 (Current session) from any school in Bangladesh or overseas are allowed to take either one or both the cycles of scholarship tests if they wish to] The registrations for the first cycles of the Glenrich Merit Scholarship Test are now open for the upcoming session, 2024-25. Based on the test results, students can secure up to 100% scholarships on their tuition fees. Take advantage of this remarkable opportunity! To be eligible for the scholarship, students are required to obtain a minimum percentage of 80% on the scholarship test (Both in written as well as Oral assessment).   There is a fee of BDT. 500 only for the scholarship test, making it accessible to all eligible candidates. Deadline for registration: 30th November 2023 Assessment Day & Date: Thursday, 14th December 2023  Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Venue: Glenrich School, Senior campus – Plot ED-01, Road 1, Sector 15, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230 Register here to sign up for the scholarship test: https://forms.gle/R5UfWZfEpUFCTSYUA   Eligibility: For Scholarship in Grade 9: All the students who are pursuing Grade 8 in the year 2023-24 in any school in Bangladesh or overseas from any curriculum. For Scholarship in Grade 11: All the students who are pursuing Grade 10 in the year 2023-24 in any school in Bangladesh or overseas from any curriculum. Assessment Syllabus: Grade 9 scholarship: The assessment will cover subjects from the Grade 8 Cambridge Checkpoint, including English, Mathematics, Science, Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning. For the December cycle, there will be reduced syllabus covered till November 2023. Specific details for each subject will be shared with all registered students. Grade 11 scholarship: The assessment will be based on the Grade 10 Cambridge IGCSE syllabus. Students can choose any subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Accounting, and Economics. Additionally, all students will be assessed on English, Mathematics, Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning, as these are ordinary subjects for both streams. Specific details for each subject will be shared with all registered students.   A negative marking system will be followed while assessing the written test paper. The students who score 80% and above on the written test will be invited for personal interviews. During the interview, the student will be assessed on the following five criteria- (10 Points for each) Academic and sports achievements CCAs (School level & International level) Volunteering and Community Service Attendance and Studentship Record Personal Essay on their interests and subject choices More information regarding detailed Syllabus and Exam instructions will be shared with all registered students. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us: Mobile: +8801844277361/ +8801844277294/ +8801844277296 Email: [email protected], [email protected] ,[email protected] For detailed information about the merit scholarship, visit our school website: https://lnkd.in/gUY5Xt5w   With this exceptional scholarship opportunity, we are dedicated to helping you find the best education for your child and ensuring a smooth application process. Take advantage of this invaluable opportunity! Warm Regards Dr Shivananda CS Principal

UPDATE ON – DPS Parents’ visit to Glenrich

Dear Parents, We would like to inform you of a change in the schedule for the Glenrich School campus tour. The campus tour was scheduled for Wednesday, 8th November 2023. However, due to the current situation, we have decided to postpone the tour to ensure the safety. The new date for the Glenrich School campus tour will be informed later. The programme itinerary remains the same. Hope that you will be able to join us on the new date. Warm Regards Dr Shivananda CS Principal Glenrich School, Dhaka (a Cambridge K-12 School)

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Test information

Dear Parents,   We are sharing some documents with you on the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Examinations.  We need your help and support in preparing our students to get ready for the Checkpoint exams and / or reach the standards set by the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum.   Please read the documents and should you have any questions please forward your queries to the following emails: [email protected]  (Ilham Adnan Alam – Dean of Academics for Lower Secondary Grades 5-8) [email protected] (Fazlul Haq – Cambridge Board Exams Coordinator)   Kind regards, Glenrich School Dhaka                                                                                                                                           File Link Cambridge Checkpoint Test, May 2023 – Key Points _ Q&A For Parents _Cambridge Checkpoint Test Information for May 2024

*Rescheduled* HPV(Cervix-GSK) Vaccination Day, Sunday, 5 November 2023 only for Bangladeshi Female-Students of (Grade- 4)

Dear Parents and Female Students, Kindly note, personnel from the govt. ministry of health services will provide the HPV(Cervix-GSK) Vaccine Jab/Dose for Bangladeshi Female-Students of Grade-4 of Glenrich School as per below schedule- Rescheduled Date: Sunday, 5 November 2023 Venue: DPS Junior School, Main-Hall, @Sector-6, Uttara Time: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM   NB: The govt. ministry of health services is solely responsible for this vaccination programme , and has selected Glenrich School as a temporary Centre.   Key Instructions: Students must bring two copies of the vaccination card, which is mandatory. Parents/Guardians are advised to take the child/children directly at vaccination centre, and after vaccination only these students are advised to go back home to have full rest. Students will wear the School Polo-Shirt(Sport or House) and Student ID Card Only one parent or One Guardian will be allowed with the child into the Vaccination Booth if they wish. Students should have a nutritious meal before coming to the centre for vaccination Depending on the queue at the centre, the process may take hours; so please have patience. Students can carry a small bag containing: their Vaccine Card, a pen, a water bottle, dry snacks. Student may bring/carry a mobile phone at their own risk Kindly share this message with all please. So that no one misses their dose.   Some Important Links-   1: Registration on the below govt. vaccine web-portal link             https://vaxepi.gov.bd/registration Will require: A)17 Digit Online Birth Registration Number of the Bangladeshi Girl/Female -Student B)An Active Mobile Number of Parents for OTP communication 2: Download and Print the Vaccine Card(2 copies) from the below link-               https://vaxepi.gov.bd/take-card Will require: A)17 Digit Online Birth Registration Number of the Bangladeshi Girl/Female-Student B)An Active Mobile Number of Parents for OTP communication For Further Query on this matter: Kindly contact Mr. Riaz Uddin Ahmed | Email: [email protected]  | +8801844277462 Warm regards, Dr Shivananda CS The Principal Glenrich School Dhaka

Preparation Instruction for the Cambridge May 2024 Checkpoint Exam Registration

Dear Parent,   The registration process for your child’s Cambridge May 2024 Checkpoint Exam will start from the month of January 2024. If your child wants to register for the upcoming Cambridge May 2024 Checkpoint Exam, Please acknowledge the information listed below: 1. Passport: Every student will have to have a valid passport (passport with validity till June 10th, 2024) during the Board Exam registration. Please make sure that your child is carrying a valid passport otherwise kindly take the necessary measures for passport renewal.   2. Passport’s information: Cambridge will only accept a student’s personal information which matches with his/her passport. Please confirm the student’s Full Name, Date of Birth as printed on the passport. If you want to amend the passport information, please do it before the registration process starts.   3. Cross-checking Student’s Name: Please make sure that your child’s name in the passport and the school records are the same. If not, please write to [email protected]  with a request to change the name as per your child’s passport. Please attach your child’s passport scanned copy while you write so that it may be amended correctly.   4. Email address: The school will communicate with parents and candidates only through email addresses which are listed in the school contact database. Please make sure you have provided the admission office with a valid and accessible email address. If you have changed your email address recently, please write to [email protected] to update your contact information by providing a new and accessible one. The Checkpoint Exam is an optional Exam, if your child wants to attend he/she needs to attend 4 subjects (English, Mathematics, Science & Global Perspective). Total Registration fee will be around 20000 BDT. For further information or queries, please feel free to communicate with the Board Exam Coordinator, Mr. Fazlul Haq ([email protected]).   Best wishes   Yours sincerely Dr. Shivananda CS  Principal Glenrich School Dhaka  ________________________ সম্মানিত অভিভাবকবৃন্দ, আপনার সন্তানের কেমব্রিজ মে 2024 চেকপয়েন্ট পরীক্ষার রেজিস্ট্রেশন প্রক্রিয়া জানুয়ারী 2024 থেকে শুরু হবে। আপনার সন্তান যদি আসন্ন কেমব্রিজ মে 2024 চেকপয়েন্ট পরীক্ষার জন্য নিবন্ধন করতে চায়, তবে রেজিস্টেশন প্রক্রিয়াটি সুষ্ঠভাবে সম্পন্ন করার জন্য নিচের দেওয়া বিষয় গুলো জানুন ও প্রয়োজনীয় পদক্ষেপ নিন। ১। পাসপোর্ট – পরীক্ষার রেজিস্ট্রেশন সম্পন্ন হওয়ার সময় প্রত্যেক শিক্ষার্থীদের প্রত্যেকের বৈধ পাসপোর্ট থাকতে হবে। আপনার সন্তান যেন অবশ্যই  বৈধ পাসপোর্ট সাথে নিয়ে যায় এটি নিশ্চিত করবেন। প্রয়োজনে আপনার সন্তানের পাসপোর্টটি সময় মতো নবায়নের জন্য প্রেরণ করুন। ২। পাসপোর্টের তথ্য – ক্যামব্রিজ শিক্ষার্থীদের সেই তথ্য ই গ্রহণ করবে যা তাদের পাসপোর্টের সঙ্গে মেলে। অনুগ্রহ করে আপনার সন্তানের পুরো নাম ও পাসপোর্টে দেওয়া জন্মতারিখ নিশ্চিত করুন। আপনারা যদি পাসপোর্টের কোনো তথ্য সংশোধন করতে চান, তবে তা রেজিস্ট্রেশন প্রক্রিয়া শুরু হওয়ার আগে করে নেবেন। ৩। শিক্ষার্থীর নাম যাচাই করা-  অনুগ্রহ করে  নিশ্চিত করুন যে আপনার সন্তানের স্কুলে দেওয়া নাম ও পাসপোর্টে দেওয়া নাম একই আছে কি না। যদি একই না থাকে তবে  [email protected] ঠিকানায় লিখে পাসপোর্ট অনুযায়ী আপনার সন্তানের নাম পরিবর্তনের জন্য অনুরোধ করুন। যদি আপনি আপনার সন্তানের নামের সংশোধন লিখেন তবে তার সাথে আপনার সন্তানের পাসপোর্ট এর স্ক্যান কপি সংযুক্ত করবেন যেন আপনি সঠিক সংশোধনী পান। ৪। স্কুল ছাত্র-ছাত্রী ও অভিভাবক বৃন্দের সাথে শুধু মাত্র স্কুলের ই-মেইল আইডি থেকে যোগাযোগ করবে যা স্কুলের তথ্যশালায় সংরক্ষিত রয়েছে। অনুগ্রহ করে স্কুলের এডমিশন অফিসে আপনার একটি কার্যকর ই মেইল এড্রেস দেবেন। যদি আপনি আপনার ঠিকানা পরিবর্তন করে থাকেন তবে নতুন ও  কার্যকর ই-মেইল এড্রেস [email protected] এ পাঠিয়ে আপনার সাথে যোগাযোগের তথ্য পুনরায় সংযুক্ত করতে অনুরোধ করুন। চেকপয়েন্ট পরীক্ষা হল একটি ঐচ্ছিক পরীক্ষা, যদি আপনার সন্তান অংশগ্রহণ করতে চায় তাহলে তাকে 4টি বিষয়ে (ইংরেজি, গণিত, বিজ্ঞান এবং বৈশ্বিক দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি ) অংশগ্রহণ করতে হবে । মোট রেজিস্ট্রেশন ফি প্রায় 20,000 টাকা   হবে । পরবর্তী যে কোনো প্রশ্ন বা জিজ্ঞাসার জন্য নির্দ্বিধায় বোর্ড এক্সাম কো-অরডিনেটর  জনাব ফজলুল হক বরাবর লিখুন। ([email protected])    শুভেচ্ছান্তে, ড. শিবানান্দ সিএস  অধ্যক্ষ, ডিপিএস এসটিএস স্কুল, ঢাকা