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Opening up a whole new world for children

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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The newly-installed BD53,000 (£100,000) multi-sensory room at The Children's Academy in Hamala looks more like a mini discotheque with neon lights than an integral tool of the sensory curriculum introduced by a special needs school.





Wahoo! New park set to open at mall

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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The kingdom is set to become home to one of the fastest and most exciting water parks in the region.





Schools to decide on Ramadan opening

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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EDUCATION chiefs in Bahrain have decided to allow individual private school governing bodies to decide whether pupils return to class during Ramadan.





A great learning experience

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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Experiential Learning is receiving a lot of attention lately and it is very close to the heart of AIESEC, the world's largest youth leadership development organisation, which sends young Bahrainis across the globe to experience different ways of living and working.





School's drive to fasten seat belts

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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BUCKLING up on every journey was on the agenda at Little Gems Pre-School in Barbar as both children and parents learnt the importance of using seat belts and child seats during Traffic Awareness Week.





A cultural showcase at festival

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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Music and song along with dance, drama, visual arts, poetry and literature form the overriding themes of Bahrain's much awaited Spring of Culture programmes this year.





Love Bahrain litter-free campaign is launched

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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IN a serious move to gain residents' support for a clean and litter-free Bahrain, the kingdom's municipalities have united to instigate a major awareness campaign.





School's drive to fasten seat belts

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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BUCKLING up on every journey was on the agenda at Little Gems Pre-School in Barbar as both children and parents learnt the importance of using seat belts and child seats during Traffic Awareness Week.





Youngsters can be serious when they set their minds on achieving solutions

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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I have just finished participating in my latest, and sadly my last, Model United Nations conference at the YLC in Al Hekma School.





Thai mission for pupils

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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At the beginning of February we reported on the St Christopher's School pupils embarking on a trip to Thailand to help build facilities for local schools. Here, Year 13 student Georgie Bradley writes of their experiences





US Navy toughens anti-pirate stance

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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The US Navy is taking a more aggressive approach in its anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and plans are being drawn up to put suspected pirates on trial, a senior navy commander said this week.





Jehan does it for the love of art

February 25 - March 3, 2009
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After five years as a gallery assistant hosting exhibitions for renowned local, regional and international artists, Jehan Saleh has finally carved her own niche in the art world with her first solo exhibition.