PTA of Brondesbury College for Boys
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Spring Fair
There was some amazing competition around, Table tennis, Table Football, Xbox Games competition but most of all FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT which was very successful and it had a good turn up. All prices will be handed next Friday inshallah.
SPRING FAIR
PTA of Brondesbury College for Boys had organised a successful spring fair regardless of the bad weather, PTA has raised the money to subsidise the 2012 Umrah trip for the teachers accompanying the 24 children from BCB.
Due to the bad weather the Bouncy Castle was cancelled and due to a no show of many teachers the Sponge the Teacher was also cancelled. Overall, we had a good turn up from the local community although we had hoped that more BCB's families would have joined us.
We would like to thank everyone who has come and put every effort to support this event.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
What is Color-Blindness
Color-blindness is the inability to distinguish the differences between certain colors. This condition results from an absence of color-sensitive pigment in the cone cells of the retina, the nerve layer at the back of the eye. Most color vision problems are inherited and are present at birth. Approximately 1 out of 12 males and 1 out of 20 women are color blind.
A person with color-blindness has trouble seeing red, green, blue, or mixtures of these colors. The most common type is red-green color-blindness, where red and green are seen as the same color.
What problems can it cause?
Many tasks that we do each day rely on us being able to separate things by their colour. If people are not able to see the difference in colour they have to rely on other differences which may be harder to pick.
In the classroom, blocks or other teaching tools may be colour coded as well as being of different size. A child with colour vision problems may have to rely only on size differences alone.
On a computer screen, colour is often used for highlighting important words and the only way some children may know that the words are important is because the shade is slightly lighter or darker.
Some occupational groups will not allow a worker who is colour blind to do certain work (for example where wiring or warning lights are colour coded).
Most everyday things can be done without colour vision being a problem, but some people with colour vision problems say they have some annoying difficulties such as not being able to see whether fruit such as apricots are ripe.
What you can do
All boys should have their colour vision tested when other people in the family are known to have colour vision problems. This testing can be done most easily when a child starts to know numbers (around the time that he starts school) or when he is older. If people on both side of the family are known to have colour vision problems, all the girls should also be tested.
Although it is often recommended that all children (especially boys) have a colour vision check while in the early years of school, this is not available in many places.
In any group of about 20 boys, it is likely that one or two will have a colour vision problem. If, at school, a lot of tasks are colour coded, these boys may have learning difficulties, so it is worth knowing if a child has a colour vision problem, so that ways for him to learn can be found that do not rely on colour.
Colour vision testing can be done by ophthalmologists (eye specialists) and optometrists (opticians) using specially designed charts (including ones called Ishihara colour plates). Some school health services and some doctors will also be able to test children's colour vision.
After a colour vision problem is found, further testing might be needed to tell just exactly what the problem is, because this can affect whether the person will be able to do certain jobs, or be able to get certain types of driving licences.
There are many sites on the Internet which have some colour vision checking charts, but they cannot be relied on like special test charts printed on paper (which have very carefully shaded as well as coloured spots, lines or other objects). It is best to get your children checked face-to-face.
please see your optician for more details.
PTA
A person with color-blindness has trouble seeing red, green, blue, or mixtures of these colors. The most common type is red-green color-blindness, where red and green are seen as the same color.
What problems can it cause?
Many tasks that we do each day rely on us being able to separate things by their colour. If people are not able to see the difference in colour they have to rely on other differences which may be harder to pick.
In the classroom, blocks or other teaching tools may be colour coded as well as being of different size. A child with colour vision problems may have to rely only on size differences alone.
On a computer screen, colour is often used for highlighting important words and the only way some children may know that the words are important is because the shade is slightly lighter or darker.
Some occupational groups will not allow a worker who is colour blind to do certain work (for example where wiring or warning lights are colour coded).
Most everyday things can be done without colour vision being a problem, but some people with colour vision problems say they have some annoying difficulties such as not being able to see whether fruit such as apricots are ripe.
What you can do
All boys should have their colour vision tested when other people in the family are known to have colour vision problems. This testing can be done most easily when a child starts to know numbers (around the time that he starts school) or when he is older. If people on both side of the family are known to have colour vision problems, all the girls should also be tested.
Although it is often recommended that all children (especially boys) have a colour vision check while in the early years of school, this is not available in many places.
In any group of about 20 boys, it is likely that one or two will have a colour vision problem. If, at school, a lot of tasks are colour coded, these boys may have learning difficulties, so it is worth knowing if a child has a colour vision problem, so that ways for him to learn can be found that do not rely on colour.
Colour vision testing can be done by ophthalmologists (eye specialists) and optometrists (opticians) using specially designed charts (including ones called Ishihara colour plates). Some school health services and some doctors will also be able to test children's colour vision.
After a colour vision problem is found, further testing might be needed to tell just exactly what the problem is, because this can affect whether the person will be able to do certain jobs, or be able to get certain types of driving licences.
There are many sites on the Internet which have some colour vision checking charts, but they cannot be relied on like special test charts printed on paper (which have very carefully shaded as well as coloured spots, lines or other objects). It is best to get your children checked face-to-face.
please see your optician for more details.
PTA
Sunday, October 30, 2011
British Junior Championships 23/10/2011 - Brondesbury Wrestler wins Gold medal
Mutalib, Homam, Tarek & Mohammed on the bus to Victoria
Mr A. Shafi having breakfast on the bus. Warsame: “I want some of that!”
The new baggage handlers at London’s Victoria Station
AlZarrad getting comfortable on the 3:10 to Yuma
The sleeping (pretending) King of England
Mo Salem catching up on some sleep on the train to Croydon.
Porridge…Mmmmm
So that’s what porridge tastes like!
Homam: “Give me your phone!”
Brondesbury Wrestler wins Gold at the British Championships
At 6am on Sunday 23rd October 2011 the Brondesbury College Wrestling Team was already on its way to compete at the British Junior Wrestling Championships, being held at Whitgift School in Croydon, South London.
After a 2 month layoff over the summer holidays and with only 4 weeks to prepare, it was doubtful whether or not we would be ready in time to participate in a competition of this magnitude.
The kids worked extremely hard in the short time they had and with Allah’s help, tremendous dedication and perseverance, a team of 8 wrestlers (ranging from 3l – 96 kilos) were able to get in shape for the competition.
All our wrestlers competed in the Schoolboys (under 16) category and with Allah’s mercy all 8 medalled at the championships with one ‘Abdul Muthalleb Gafore’ earning the right to be called British Champion. MashaAllah!
After a 2 month layoff over the summer holidays and with only 4 weeks to prepare, it was doubtful whether or not we would be ready in time to participate in a competition of this magnitude.
The kids worked extremely hard in the short time they had and with Allah’s help, tremendous dedication and perseverance, a team of 8 wrestlers (ranging from 3l – 96 kilos) were able to get in shape for the competition.
All our wrestlers competed in the Schoolboys (under 16) category and with Allah’s mercy all 8 medalled at the championships with one ‘Abdul Muthalleb Gafore’ earning the right to be called British Champion. MashaAllah!
From right to left: Muhammad Warsame Yr10 (Silver 96kg), Isa Wahid Yr8 (Bronze 50kg), Mohammed Salem Yr8 (Silver 41kg), Homam Limam Yr8 (Silver 32kg), Amir Al Zarrad Yr10 (Silver 65kg), Abdul Muthalleb Gafore Yr9 (Gold 34kg), Tarek Muradi Yr9 (Bronze 58kg) & Hamza King Yr9 (Silver 58kg).
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Verily, Allah loves that when anyone of you does a job he should perfect it” (Al-Bayhaqi).
There is still a long long way to go, but inshaAllah we are heading in the right direction. We ask Allah SWT to give us the tawfiq and righteous intention.
For more photos go to http://pta-brondesburycollege.blogspot.com/ (edit link as required)
JazaakAllah Khayr,
Mohamed Shafi
Brondesbury College Wrestling Coach
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Verily, Allah loves that when anyone of you does a job he should perfect it” (Al-Bayhaqi).
There is still a long long way to go, but inshaAllah we are heading in the right direction. We ask Allah SWT to give us the tawfiq and righteous intention.
For more photos go to http://pta-brondesburycollege.blogspot.com/ (edit link as required)
JazaakAllah Khayr,
Mohamed Shafi
Brondesbury College Wrestling Coach
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
AUTUMN FAIR by IGS & BCB
On Saturday 22nd October, Brondesbury College for Boys and Islamia Girls' School have organised a community-fun day event promoting cultural awareness and integration amongst Brent's diverse communities.
Officers from Brent Prevent Team and local Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be attending the Islamia Girls School’s Autumn Fair.
The team will be there to engage with the community and offer crime prevention advice. During the day there will be Art and Science Workshops, BBQ, variety of stalls aswell as students from the school teaching basic computer skills to the elderly. There will be a 'Women's Pampering Zone' where there will be hair cutting, threading, head massage, henna and reflexology and a free creche for mothers using this facility. There will also be Art pieces for auction and the Primary school choir performing. There will be something that appeals to everyone!Come along with your friends and family
Saturday 22nd October
From 1pm till 5pm
Islamia Girls School
129 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PE
See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
NEW CATERING SERVICE AT BCB
Brondesbury has introduced a new catering service. Lunch break is provided by new company who is offering a better quality, healthier and tastier foods for our children and staff at BCB.
PTA will do its best to help with the menu, as you can already see this company is offering more varieties and is also concentrating on quality more than quantity.
Healthy food as a part of a school meal is vital, so could parents consider school lunch for their sons, we need to support the caterer.
If have any questions or concerns please contact the caterer directly at
sabina.maniar@yahoo.com.
Many thanks
PTA
Monday, October 10, 2011
School Calendar Year 2011-2012
Term 1
Start Date: Friday 20th July 2012
Start Date: Monday 12th September 2011
Half Term/Hajj: Tuesday 1st November 2011
Return Date: Wednesday 9th November 2011
End of Term Break: Friday 16th December 2011
Term 2
Start Date: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Half Term: Monday 13th February 2012
Return Date: Monday 20th February 2012
Start Date: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Return Date: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Term 3
Start Date: Monday 4th June 2012
Return Date: Monday 11th June 2012
SUMMER Holiday
Total School Day: 188 + 8 Inset Days
School year 2011-2012
Welcome to all students and to Year 7.
School doors had opened late this year due to refurbishment works which wasn't finished at the time of the initial children returns day. Unfortunately children had missed four days of education but likely BCB administration has incorporated those four days into the new school calendar for 2011-2012 as normal school days, PTA will publish the new calendar.
As you have all noticed BCB and IGS students have new uniform designed, the V neck jumpers which matches with the trousers can be bought from any clothes shops. It should be plain grey with no stripes or patterns in colour or design on it. as for the PE kit that has already been ordered, BCB has confirmed that it should arrived at the end of October.
The Blazer can be bought from
Rumbles School Uniform
Shop 598 High Road - Wembley - HA0 2AF
Tel: 020 89021393
For other clothes, please visit other clothing shop near your home which have a competitive price.
PTA had already held a meeting last month and will put the agenda on the blog for you to review.
Thanking you again for your support.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Trip to the outward bound centre in Aberdovey
At last BCB's children went on the school trip to the outward bound centre in Aberdovey, Wales. http://www.outwardbound.org.uk/about-us.html. Students have taken part in various activities with qualified instructors. Thank you to all the teachers who had organised this trip.
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