By Yousuf Khot (9-B),

As you step your foot at any busy railway station, you witness a sea of people haphazardly rushing from one platform to another. You always find absolute commotion and noise.

From the entrance itself, Paddington Station looks massive and huge. Some tourists with heavy backpacks patiently wait for their trains to arrive. While others are at the cafeteria grabbing a light meal before a long journey. A few office men and women dapperly dressed briskly rushed on platform to be on time for work. Next to the iron statue of Paddington, two little kids frolic around while their parents click their pictures. Tired looking after a long journey, a mother and son probably were eagerly waiting for their relative to pick them up.

By Manal Saleem (11-E),

As I walk upon the Earth

Moon glistening in my wake

Around the deep blue lake

Place of the white wolf’s birth

By Maryam Hatem 9-H

“Your life will require you boosting your self-esteem. Don’t hesitate to have a look at the power of optimism.” – Maryam Hatem 9-H

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

“If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs

“Do something that your future self will be proud of.” – Michael Crossland

“Sometimes life is going to hit you in the face with a brick, don’t lose faith.” – Steve Jobs

“Grow through what you go through.” – Fed Famble

By Leen Alshemaly (10-G)

"The best kind of people is the one who is most helpful to people." -Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own]hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good. Surah Al-Baqarah [2:195]

"Is there any reward for good other than good?" Surah Al-Rahman [55:60]

“Don’t get to a point in your life where you regret what you didn’t do because of what people said.” -Leen Alshemaly (10-G)

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney

“If not me, who? If not now, when?” -Emma Watson

Source Link: November Newsletter (2018-2019)

By Jihaan Ahsan (4-H),

Blue is the color for me, It is very bright to see. Red is the color of my dress because it is releases me from stress. My room is filled with white. That brightens because of light. Pink is the color of my bag which has a tiny hanging rag. My bathrobe is green and it is always clean.

Source Link: February Newsletter (2018-2019)

By Joy Khoury (8-G)

As I walked through the covers of mist and fog,

That hide the mountains under.

Unlike a mother’s warm hug

It brings fright and wonder.

It was cold and gray

But for some reason, there was a flower

By Hala Jameel Addas (4-J),

I have 4 brothers big and small some are short and some are tall. My sister's baby is small and fat, he looks adorable when he wears his hat.

My mother cleans and cooks the food and tell us to behave and stop being rude. Our car is cute, her name is cupcake if she ran in the road she would be pancake.

Our garden has alot of trees. With butterflies and buzzing bees. Our house is loud and full of noise. What do you expect with alot of boys? Family means alot.

Source Link: March Newsletter (2018-2019)

By Ahd Ahmed (8-H)

If there is a future there is time for mending - Time to see your troubles coming to an ending.

Life is never hopeless however great your sorrow - If you're looking forward to a new tomorrow.

If there is time for wishing then there is time for hoping - When through doubt and darkness you are blindly groping.

Though your heart be heavy and hurt you may be feeling - If there is time for praying there is time for healing.

By Imad Salha (12-B),

I've been a student for a while. Almost eighteen years now. I'm not trying to show off or boast, I'm not that victorious of a student. Frankly I gave up on myself more than once, but there was this force that prevented me from doing so, and it just took me back to the drawing board. What is that force? You wonder. HOPE is that force, whether it is from a smiley teacher or that dream I had of making my first million at the age of twenty-five. HOPE isn't a value like my grades or my obscurely increasing weight. You can't just measure hope, it’s always there, but it's your job to find it. It's your way of balancing the positive and the negative.

By Hadeel Osama M Oun (12-E),

It’s about time!

My high school years are coming to an end. Although some people might think that graduating from high school is a tiny chapter in the big book called ‘life’, to me it’s a pretty immense milestone. When I think about the new chapter I am so close to reaching in my life, I get a knot in the pit of my stomach. I come across a lot of different emotions, some of which are fear, sprinkles of nervousness, with a side of excitement and expectation.

Dear Parents,

Thamer International Schools are pleased to share with you the monthly newsletter that updates students and parents on important information, portrays students' articles and opinions, celebrates achievements across the schools and reaches out to a wider community.

Note: Please click here to download the September Newsletter 2019.

By Upper Primary School,

The students of Grades 1 and 3 have recently explored some science topics through one of the most creative and fun means.

With each grade assigned a surprise topic, they were given material such as play dough, colored papers, glitter and colored pencils. They were then informed of the topic on the spot by their form tutors and were given almost the entire day to work on their projects.

By Lower Primary School,

The event was meant to have an eccentric and hilarious day for students of KG2 who looked fantastic with their outstanding and creative hairstyles. Parents came up with such fantastic styles that we could never think about. It was a delight to see these young kids walk around the school premises with panache and grace.

By Lower Primary School,

January 2019 marked the Lower Primary School’s “Fun, Run and More” activity where all children participated in an enthusiastic morning race. This activity was a great opportunity to introduce our students to the joys and benefits of physical fitness and team spirit. All the Lower Primary School family which included both the children and the staff displayed fantastic energy throughout the 3-day event. It was a super way to have fun and stay fit and healthy.

Source Link: March Newsletter (2018-2019)

By Donna Linga (8-G)

International Day at T.I.S was a complete and utter success! For weeks on end, the girls of the Middle School practised and worked nonstop on wonderful performances to represent their given countries. For this year’s International Day mothers of Grade 4 to 8 were invited to enjoy the show. It meant that the event had to be perfect and according to my secret sources, the mothers were very impressed.

By Rima Rabie Adib (12-D)

The Senior School of Thamer International Schools hosted its annual International Day, with a beautiful kaleidoscope of colours, music and cultures, last Thursday. The purpose of the event is to broaden students’ horizons and afford opportunities for them to learn more about their contemporaries’ cultures, food, and languages, while forming a greater understanding of their own place in the wider community. The auditorium was transformed into an airport, our hosts turned into flight attendants, and the SLC turned into cabin staff, all led by our pilot mentors into a smooth flight across the globe.

By Lower Primary School,

A mesmerizing adventure that fulfilled our promise to both parents and students. What would be more adventurous than riding a spaceship to the moon!

Opulent yet educational, extravagant yet informational, the event was extraordinarily interesting with a plethora of facts and information about the space which transported the students on an amazing trip to the moon.

By Upper Primary School,

During the month of February, students of the UPS along with the staff sattogether to relish their food and enjoy the ambience of eating together. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to have fun in the open playground, for a delicious meal and create wonderful memories in a joyful spirit.

Source Link: March Newsletter (2018-2019)

By Rahaf Al-Harbi (12-E)

T.I.S. celebrated the Saudi National Day on Wednesday, September 19th with great zest, channeling its enthusiasm towards Saudi Arabia and its diverse culture.

The schools’ auditorium was decorated with flags and bright green decorations which represent different regions of KSA. The entire school joined the celebration to get the tribal sensation. Some students came in traditional dresses, green t-shirts, and costumes representing different occupations found in KSA.

By Upper Primary School

1. Hero Day: The children of UPS had the chance on October 18, to write and share stories about the Hero of their lives. Students were also given the opportunity to dress like heroes. The Hero Day was a magnificent day!

2. Dive Dream Discover: Our little adventurers had an outstanding day discussing and dressing like sea creatures.

3. Cupcakes: On October 29, our little cooks were able to present their talents in decorating cupcakes with different kinds of chocolate chips, candies, whipped cream, icing, and many more. We all had a sweet, mouth-watering day!