Outreach Summer Edition 2011 - Al Noor Training Centre for ...

TRAINING CENTRE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSSUMMER EDITION APRIL-JUNE 2011Manoj Jayakumar as Outstanding Physical TherapistShruti Nadkarni as Outstanding Occupational TherapistMarion Ritchie as Outstanding Music TherapistAl Noor Training Centre once again bagged severalawards during this year’s Princess Haya Awards forSpecial Education. The event was held on the 12th ofApril, 2011 at the Madinat Jumeirah. Professionals from the field ofSpecial Education from different Centres from the UAE and abroad,witnessed this prestigious annual event to honour and acknowledgethe exemplary achievements and efforts of people and organizationswho are dedicated to the cause of special needs.Al Noor won three awards in the category of ‘OutstandingTherapist’. Ms. Shruti Nadkarni, Special Services Coordinator, receivedthe award for ‘Outstanding Occupational Therapist’ and Mr. ManojJayakumar, assistant HOD, Department of Physical Therapy receivedthe award for ‘Outstanding Physiotherapist.’ Ms. Marion Ritchie,WINNERS ALL THE WAY!Isphana Al Khatib, Director of Al Noor, received the award of OutstandingSpecial Education Project for Smiles N’ Stuff.Music Therapist, received the award for ‘Outstanding MusicTherapist’.In addition, the Centre won the ‘Outstanding Special NeedsAwareness Campaign’ for its ‘Initiative for Inclusion… Footsteps intothe Future’. This campaign aims to fulfill the Mission of Al Noor bycreating opportunities for interactions in the community for childrenwith special needs through various planned and structured initiativesto increase awareness about abilities and talents of individuals withspecial needs.Last but not least, the Centre also won the ‘Outstanding SpecialEducation Project’ for “Smiles N’ Stuff” Retail Store.Congratulations to the team who put in the effort to preparethe applications for these awards!

TRAINING CENTRE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSThank YouDear Friends,Al Noor is once again proud to be therecipient of 5 PHASE awards. This wonderfulSUMMER EDITION APRIL-JUNE 2011acknowledgement is a great motivation foreverybody at the Centre.Al Safa Nursery handing over a cheque to the students of AlNoor. The funds were raised from a Walkathon whereparents and their toddlers participated.Seashells Nursery presented a donation to thechildren of Al Noor. The proceeds were raised fromthe auction of their students’ paintings.From the DirectorAdidas handing over a cheque to thechildren of Al Noor.Al Naboodah handing over a cheque to Khalid AlHalyan Chairman, Al Noor. The funds were raised fromthe Al Naboodah Charity Golf Tournament.We have also organized a BloodDonation Drive this term, to highlight the factthat our students, families and staff, believe ingiving as much as taking from the community.Some of our Special Needs youngsters happilydonated blood after being declared medicallyfit. They are always encouraged to participatein community activities that benefit othercauses, as we strongly believe that this is veryempowering.Of course many other routine as well asnew exciting things have happened this term,and we trust you will enjoy going through thenews letter, which is a window to our world.Wishing you all a happy and restfulsummer!Jones Lang La Salle presented a cheque to Al Noor students.Delhi Private School Students handing over a cheque to the childrenof Al Noor, raised through their Bake and Flea Market Sales.Isphana Al KhatibDirectorFrom a ParentMeher and Riddhima (designers) handing over a cheque to theVocational Training Unit team from the Amelia Design Collection.Western Union made a donation to the children of AlNoor after volunteering at the Centre.First of all I would like to congratulateyou and your instructors who made it possiblefor our children with special needs to performat the “Swimming Gala” which was held onthe 11th of May 2011. I was very happy to seemy son, Shaun, do the activities in theSwimming pool. And I am sure that many ofthe parents that witnessed the performanceof their children’s felt the same. God bless youand your dedicated staff for the trainingimparted to our children which is helping us tomanage then better at home.Children of Al Noor visiting the office of RMD Kwikform,where they received a donation.Standard Chartered Bank made a donation to the studentsof Al Noor.Regards,Peter A. PereiraParent of Shaun Pereira from the Senior Boys Unit

TRAINING CENTRE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSFeatureTThe blood donation drive organised by the AlNoor Training Centre for Children withSpecial Needs on 18th May 2011 saw 56people give their blood to help save lives. 16parents, 35 staff and volunteers, and most significantly5 people with Special Needs participated in this exercise.We felt it was time to give back to our own community by engaging ourselves in aworthy community interaction. We believe that just as our cause needs support, weare also able to support other worthwhile causes.Shogun- Al Noor StudentSamantha Fairooz - Parent of an Al Noor StudentIsphana (Director, Al Noor) and Saheer (Supported Employment)Nisha- Al Noor StaffMMichelle Meuleman, one of AlNoor’s long time supporters, wasacknowledged for her unconditionalservice to Al Noor. Childrenand staff of the Centre gathered to celebrate thisspecial occasion with her, with Karthik fromSenior Boys rendering a special song number.ITEMSPRICEPhotocopying Machine Servicing 6,000/-Developmental Test of Visual Perceptual 3,747/-including exam manual, picture book andprofile examMulti-step Communicator 2,298/-ITEMSHeavy Duty Laser PrinterDONATED BYStanford MarineEDITORIAL TEAM:Students: Chirag Neogi/ Namrata Pagarani/ Rohit Punjabi/ Saiffudin Mohammad/ Shogun Khetrapal/ Aarti ShahStaff: Chola Ria Cayanan/ Apple Arro-Castaneda/ Anushé Ramzi/ Mylin Bactasolo/ Kamalini JassemContributors: Irene Nicolas/ Ranjini Ramnath/ Darryl Rex Villarin/ Kausar WaliFor enquiries, visit us at www.alnoorspneeds.ae or email us at alnoorspneeds@alnooruae.orgTel No. (+9714) 340 4844 / (+9714) 323 4993 (Fundraising) Fax No. (+9714) 341 7275

TRAINING CENTRE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSAl Noor ActivitiesThe students of Al Noor enjoyed the 1-hour cruise at CaptainJack's Boat near Dubai Marina Walk on the 16th of May 2011.The Senior Boys enjoyed the Dolphin Show in Children’s City,Creek Park, Dubai on the 28th of April 2011.The Al Noor dancers performed at the Indian HighSchool on the 15th and 23rd of April 2011.Children of Al Noor watching a presentation about the earthquake and flood victims of Japan. They maderecycled paper bags out of old newspaper and donated the funds raised to the victims of the tragedy.The children displaying the recycled bags they made.Students and parents attended the “Yala WalkThe World”, a World Food Programme in its fightagainst global hunger on the 27 th of May 2011.The Junior students with their buddies from AppleInternational creating works of art.The Al Noor dancers and Karthik, the song bird of theSenior Boys Unit during the RSB programme on the4th of May 2011.The Swimming Gala on the 11th of May 2011 was a fun filled event.International Cricket Academy Council organised a training session for the students of AlNoor on the 19 th of May 2011.Samsung donated colour pencils to the children of Al Noor.Ayesha Riyaz from Primary 4A won 2ndrunner up for the Environmental DrawingCompetition on the 5th of June 2011.The Al Noor Dancers preparing to perform during the 3rd CharitableHandicapped Exhibition by the Dubai Media Incorporated at theDubai Mall on the 12 th of May 2011.THE STAGE IS SET.LET THE GAMES BEGIN.BOOK YOUR GAME NOW!!!Al Noor Indoor Sports Auditorium (ANISA) is now open!Whatever your sport - basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, cricket,table tennis - you cannot beat the facilities at the Al Noor Indoor SportsAuditorium (ANISA), professionally managed by Ahdaaf Sports Club, inAl Barsha. We offer competitively priced hourly rates, discounts on long termpackages and corporate packages with unique benefits. Do what you lovebut do it better at ANISA by supporting children with special needs.Be first to book your team!Call 04 340 4844 or email anisa@alnooruae.org