yearbook

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ABP Yearbook 2008 – 09 Raba’Al ABP …Friends of ABP

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Vision and Mission of the ABP The mission of the Academic Bridge Program is to provide top-caliber graduates of high schools in Qatar and similar schools elsewhere in the region with the academic and personal skills needed for success in English-language university programs of the highest quality, including the universities brought to Education City by the Qatar Foundation. The medium of instruction is English and there are a variety of courses offered. In addition to preparation for the International TOEFL and SAT examinations, the ABP offers courses in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking, university lecture and note taking, algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, critical thinking and research. All courses are designed to help students master the communication skills needed to do well at the university level. An important goal of the ABP is to produce a qualitative shift in the learning styles of the students - to steer them away from rote learning and to encourage them to become self-reliant, independent thinkers. These goals can be achieved with effective learning strategies using communicative activities and interactive techniques that place the students, rather than the instructor, at the core of the educational process. In this model, the teacher’s role becomes that of a guide and a facilitator. Such strategies are important to increase student interaction, foster creativity, and encourage students to gain self-confidence. In short, the ABP is a dynamic educational program that strives to bridge the gap between high school and university studies. Further, it helps students acquire the skills that will enable them to make a difference in their society and the world at large.

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Message from ABP Director, Dr. Miles Lovelace From Dr. Miles ABP Director   To the Graduates of the 8th Year of the ABP:   The 2008-2009 school year has been an exceptional success in many ways.  First, we had the largest pool of applicants in history (550+) and the largest enrollment in many years with 308 students starting in August. Second, we had the largest number of ABP students enrolled in Education City classes this year (about 75 in total, counting both semesters). Third, we continued our athletic success of last year, winning third place in the Education City soccer tournament. Fourth, we had the largest number ever  of ABP students admitted to Education City universities (at least 70 admissions with some students getting two or three admissions, with others on the waiting lists). Fifth, at least 50 ABP students have applied to USA and UK universities (with the results not yet in), and  dozens of ABP students will enroll at Qatar University next year.   But the numbers alone do not tell the story of ABP’s achievements. The best measure of the ABP’s success  was the alumni night on April 20 when  scores of former students gathered with current students to acknowledge the many ways in which the ABP had prepared them for university life and success. Having graduates of the previous seven ABP classes come back to tell this year’s class of ABP students how well prepared they were for university experiences in Education City, England, and the United States is the best possible testimony for what all of the faculty and staff and administration of the ABP strive for.   Now that this eighth class has finished the year,  you join the ranks of  almost 1000  graduates of the ABP, mostly Qataris. You all have wonderful opportunities before you because the ABP has served as a bridge to your futures. You will always be a part of the ABP family. Thanks for a job well done!

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Message from Assistant Director, Student Services Coordinator, Dr. Shetha Al Numan Dear Raba” Al ABP Al Salam Alaikum I am writing to you today to say good luck, and not goodbye. As I believe that our relationship will continue forever. I am very optimistic and I believe that within few years you will get you degree and hold distinguished positions and contribute to the progress and prosperity of your beloved country Qatar. This year was very special to me and to all ABP members as we got to know many of you during this fruitful academic year. We lived together your moment of hard work, sometime struggle, happiness, and some times stress or sorrow. I will treasure those moments in my memory and my heart, and Student Services team will value all the good hard work, events and activities which you had all participated to achieve and deliver your best. Those moments were the most precious in the history of ABP. My team and I are privileged to share them with you, as they confirm your hard work and devotion to ABP through the extracurricular activities, which you enjoyed doing and practicing through the past academic year. I wish you all the luck in your future, and I will be waiting to hear the best from you and about you. Dr.Shetha

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Raba’ Al ABP – Class of 2009

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Faculty and Staff of 2008-2009

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Activities – Fall Semester Student Elections are held at the beginning of each academic year to elect officers and members of the ABP Student Association after a week long campaign. Ramadan Activities included weekly iftars organised by the Student Association followed by lectures and fun activities. Garangao was also celebrated. Alumni Gathering was held to bring back ABP alumni who are currently enrolled in the EC universities to speak to the ABP students and advise them of university requirements. ABP Open House: In this event parents of students have the opportunity to meet with ABP Faculty and discuss the academic progress of children and their chances of getting into university. ABP Football team participated in the Education City Football League and played very well against the universities teams.

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New Students’ Orientation

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New Students’ Orientation

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Garangao

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Alumni Gathering

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ABP Student Elections – November 4 , 2008

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Student Association

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ABP Open House – November 05, 2008

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ABP in EC Football League

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ABP Football Team

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BBQ Evening

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Activities – Spring Semester Seminar for Responsible Media – A debate and seminar was held by ABP students to support the campaign for Responsible Media. Silent Moment for Gaza – All ABP students, faculty and staff held a minute’s silence to support the cause of Gaza. Zoo Trip - A trip to the zoo was organised by the Student Association. Trip to the Islamic Museum – A trip to the the Museum of Islamic Arts was organised by the Student Association. Alumni Night saw a large turnout of ABP Alumni from the previous years. They were happy to meet old teachers and friends and share their respective university experiences.

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Campaign for Responsible Media

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Silent Moment for Gaza

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Zoo Trip

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Trip to the Museum of Islamic Arts

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Alumni Night – April 20, 2009

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The Friends

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The students Abdullallah Al Attiyah Abdulaziz Al Janahi Abdulaziz Al Fakroo Abdulaziz Al Khater Abdulla Jawad Abdulla Abdulla Mohammed

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Abdulla Al Kuwari Abdulla Al Mohammadi Abdulla Al Suwaidi Abdulla Sheikan Abdulla Al Qahtani Abdulla Hersi

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Abdulrahman Al Khwaja Abdulrahman Al Mulla Abdulrahaman Al Mohannadi Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed Al Abdulmalek Ahmed Al Marzouqi

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Ahmed Al Moslemani Ahmed Al Salama Ahmed Kalla Ali Al kuwari Ali Mashaddi Ali Mulla

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Fahad Al Nuaimi Faisal Al Gosaibi Hamad Al bader Daud Zailam Eisa Al Mohanadi Essa Al Sayegh

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Hamad Al Marri Hassan Al Ghanim Hassan Al jaidah Hasan Bushwareb Hussain Al Haddad Ibrahim Al Shamri

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Jarrah Al Thani Jassim Al Mesned Jassim Kaldari Jassim al Jassim Jimmy Musili Khalid Al Ashar

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Khaled Al Emadi Khaled Al Burasheed Khaled Al Qahtani Khald Al Salat Khalid Kamal Khalifa Al Misned

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Khalifa Al Qahtani Mahmoud Mohsin Mishal Al Malki Mohammed Rouis Mohammed Al Ahbabi Mohammed Al Bakri

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Mohammed Al Hayki Mohammed Al Ishaq Mohammed Al Othbey Mohammed Al Yahiri Mohammed Takiddin Mohammed Al Najjar

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Mubarak Al Hajri Musa Abdulaziz Mustafa Al Emam Mustafa Koleed Nasser Al Emadi Petrus Johannes B

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Rashid Al Kuwari Saad Boujassoum Saad Al Boinin Salman Abdulrahman Saoud al Heidous Talal Al Haddad

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Tariq Chukir Waleed El-Hag Ali Yousuf AL badr Yousuf Al Bakri Yousuf Al Saadi

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Aisha Ahmed Aisha Al Ansari Aisha Al-Borasheed Aisha Al Khulaifi Aisha Al Naama Aisha Al Neama Aisha Al Zaman Aisha Qassim Aisha Al Thawadi Alaa Moosa Alanood Al Mohammadi AlAnood Ahmed Al Thani AlAnood Mohamed Al Thani Al Anood Khalifa Al Thani Alnood Al Abduljabber Alnood Othman Aldana Al Mousawi AlDana Al Rumaihi Aldana Al Khater Alhanouf Al Khater AlJazay Al Nasr AlJazy Ali Allabiba Al Enazi Al Maha Al Mannai AlMaha Al Ramel Al Mohra Al Jaidah Alreem Kafoud Alreem Al Massih Alya Abdulla Amal Al Malki Amal Al Saadi Ameena Al Abduljabbar Amna Al Harami Amna Al Khalaf Amna Al Khaldi Amna Al Mohammadi Annum Zakir Asma Al Sulaiti

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Asmaa Jassim Al Sulaiti Asmaa Al Mannai Asmaa AL Shaabi Asraa Al Haj Aysha Al Khaja Bana Al Fakhroo Bashayer Al Mohammadi Bodor Al Baker Bothaina Al Nasser Dalal Hussain Dalia Hassan Dana Al Kuwari Dana Al Malki Dana Abi Jomaa Deema Al-Mahmoud Farah Hussain Faryal Dad Fatema Al Hail Fatema Al Yousif Fatema Fakhroo Fatema Al Tajer Fatima Abdulla Fatima Al Ansari Fatima Al Mansouri Fatima Al Najar Fatima Al Salat Fatima Al Safar Fatima Ashkanani Fatma AL Mass Fatma Al Mesned Fatma Al Naimi Fatma Al Nasr Fatma Al Tayeb Fatma Al Masseh Ghada Al Subaey Ghadeer Darwish Ghadir El Samad Halema Al Harbi

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Hamda Al Kuwari Hamsa Al Massri Hana Al Saadi Hanadi Al Khalfan Haya Al Khater Haya Al Mannai Haya Al Hajri Hessa Al Kubaisi Hessa AL Mansouri Hessa Abdulmughni Hind Al Ansari Hissa Al Bahar Hissa Al Boenain Hissa Al Kuwari Hissa Al Mohannadi Hissa Al Sheeb Huda AL Meshwesh Intidhar Amri Khawla Al Sulaiti Kholoud Gharib Laila Qaedi Latifa Al Darwish Lolwa El Matbouly Maha Al Ali Maha AL Badr Maha Al Kuwari Maha Al Mannai Maha Al Sayegh Maha Al Sulaiti Maha Al Suwaidi Manal Al Ishaq Marwa Abdeen Maryam Al Dorani Maryam Al Hamadi Maryam AL Mohammed Maryam AL Muhaza Maryam Al Suwaidi Maryam Al Thani Mashael AL Mannai

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Mashael Al Saadi Mashail Al Malki May Al Nasser May El-Tonsi Mayasa Al Hejazi Maytha Al Borasheed Mona Al Qahtani Moneera AL Sulaiti Mooza Al Hajri Mouza AL Derham Mouza Hilal Muna Al Meshwesh Muneera Al Bureshad Muneera Fakhroo Najla Al Mhadadi Najla Al Marri Najla AL Muftah Najla Al Suwadi Nayla AL Kaabid Noor Al Kharaan Noor Al Kuwari Noor Al Thani Noor Mahmoud Noor Al Mansouri Noora Jabor Al Thani Noora Nasser Al Thani Noora Al Thawadi Noora Saed Nora Al Kuwari Nour Al Henzab Noura Al Hajri Nur El-Masri Ohod Al Jabiry Radfa AL Marri Reem Al Khuzaie Rouda Al Obaid Rouda Hashim Rowda Al Hamadi Saja Al Meer

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Salma Al Naemi Sara Abdulrahman Sara Al Safar Sara Ali Sara Al Kuwari Sara Al mana Sara Al Mannai Sara Al Tamimi Sara Owaida Shaema Hussain Shaikha AL Thani Shaika Kala Shaymaa Al Khalaqi Sherifa Al Abdulla Shoaa Al Semaiti Shrouq Al Badi Wadha Al Mannai Wdyaan Al Malki

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