Outreach Winter Edition 2011 Insert - Al Noor Training Centre for ...

Hands and heartsUnder the patronage of HH Sheikha Hind Al Qassemi, Chairperson of EmiratesBusinesswomen Council, Majid Al Futtaim Fashion, the apparel retailing arm of MajidAl Futtaim Ventures, partnered with the Al Noor Training Centre for Children withSpecial Needs and created a platform to showcasethe skills of the students.The passionate collaboration has resultedin the creation of the ‘Hands & Hearts’ initiative,which aims to highlight the outstanding creativetalents of the Al Noor children and young adults,along with Majid Al Futtaim Fashion partners,through a fashion event and auction which washeld on 1st November 2011. The fundraising eventwas patronized by HH Sheika Hind Al Qassemi, as the Al Noor Centre premises in Al Barsha.As part of the “Hands & Hearts” initiative,Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has worked with the AlNoor students to design and produce a range ofproducts, including a Juicy Couture limited-editiontote bag, a range of clutch handbags, the newlylaunched IT’SUGAR branded t-shirts, and a limitedrange of luxury Jalabiyas for the fashion event andauction.A T-shirt with cookies bakedby the children of Al Noor.Students of Al Noor as the stars of the event.Paintings for auction.HH Sheikha Hind Al Qassemi as the honorary guest with ThorayaKamber Al Kamber Al Awadi enjoying the show.1

Justin walking the ramp.HH Sheikha Hind Al Qassemi taking a tour around the Centre.Models displaying the lovely dresses made by the children.Children of Al Noor with the models.Bags designed and made by Al Noor students.Display of children’s paintings.2

HH Sheikh Rashed Bin Dalmook Bin Juma Al Maktoumand Al Noor Board Member Abdul Qader, giving anaward to Adeeb Salman Al BalooshiMy MY religion,RELIGION,my MY identityIDENTITYUnder the slogan “My Religion, My Identity’, theIslamic and Charitable Activities Department, through The Global Islamic Culture Project organized the forum ofThe students participating in the drawingcompetitionCreative Culture on Children’s Day at Al Noor on the 20th of November 2011. The forum emphasized the role of the family, importance of childhood and the need to encourage creativity in early childhood. HH Sheikh Rashed Bin Dalmook Bin Juma Al Maktoum was present. He recognized and appreciated the contribution of Adeeb Salman Al Balooshi who at the age of seven, invented a leg shoe for his disabled father. A painting competition was arranged to give an opportunity to students from manyschools, both mainstream and special needs, to express their creativity. Participating charitable organizations displayed thehandicrafts made by their students.Isphana Al Khatib, Al Noor Director, and the children cutting the cakeAL NOOR CELEBRATESUAE’S 40THAl Noor Training Centre celebrated the 40th UAENational Day on the 30th of November 2011. Thestudents and were all dressed brightly in theUAE ag colours of red, green, white and black.The was hoisted with great ceremony by a group of enthusiastic students. A cake decorated with the UAE ag wascut in honour of the 40th year celebrations. The cakes weremade available courtesy of Modern Bakery and Hot Breads.Each unit had prepared a small entertainment programmeeducating us about the UAE. The performance by the JuniorChoir from Our Own English School was enjoyed by all.Students from Our Own English Schoolperformed for the children of Al NoorMohammad Taan reciting from the Holy QuranFlag Hoisting at the QuadrangleThe Senior Girls in UAE ColoursThe Senior Boys in UAE Colours3The Senior students ready to enjoy the cake

Al NoorCoffee Morningsat Smiles n’ stuffVOLUNTEERINTERACTIONPROGRAMME from Grand Millennium DubaiAparty to thank the volunteers of AlNoor was held on 15th of June 2011.Through the Volunteer InteractionProgramme, people from all walksof life generously donate their time and eort toAl Noor. Their dedication and commitmentmakes a big erence to the students of AlNoor. The event was action packed from theword ‘Go!’ with fun games and sumptuous food!Grand Millennium Dubai generously sponsoredthe refreshments for the event. To show theirappreciation, the students rendered a spiriteddance for the volunteers.Volunteers having fun with the ‘Newspaper Dance’4Volunteers doing their best in the ‘Egg Relay’