Issue 8

   22 September 2024

SAFA NEWS

Off-Stage Competition Results:

Safa English Medium School are thrilled to announce the winners of school's off-stage programs! Your hard work and dedication have truly shone through.

Chill & Vibe One Day Camp:

Safa English Medium School, Matool, Kerala: The Chill & Vibe One Day Camp was a successful event held on September 14, 2024. The camp featured a variety of activities, including religious studies, motivational talks, and recreational games.

The day began with registration and a ziyarath led by Sayyid Junaid Al Bukhari. The camp was then formally inaugurated by Zubair Sir. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed talks by Abdul Hakeem Saqafi Ariyil, Janardhan Sir Kutiyari, and Shamsudheen Nizami.

In addition to the educational sessions, the camp included time for meals, prayer, and recreational activities such as ball games. The day concluded with a final talk by Shamsudheen Nizami and a farewell.

Overall, the Chill & Vibe One Day Camp was a positive experience for all participants. The camp provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn, grow, and have fun.

Meelad Celebrations 2024: Book Test and Handwritten Magazine Competition:

Safa English medium school decided to announce a book test for students from Class 6 to Class 12 as part of the Meelad celebrations. This initiative aims to foster a love for reading and promote moral values among students.

The test will consist of two levels: an online test conducted through Google Forms and a paper-pen test for selected students.

In conjunction with the book test, Safa English medium school is also organizing a handwritten magazine competition. The objective of this competition is to encourage students to explore the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad , develop creative writing and design skills, and foster a deeper understanding of Islamic values.
The theme of the magazine should be "Prophet Muhammad's Life and Vision". Each family can submit only one magazine.

Students are allowed to seek help from family members in preparing the magazine. The magazine should be prepared on white A4 paper, with a maximum of 20 pages, and should not include poetry. The content should cover life events of Prophet Muhammad , his teachings and preachings, migration (Hijra), preaching and struggles, Sahabas (Companions), and miracles and supernatural events.
The magazine should have an attractive cover page with a suitable title and include the student's name, class, and division. Colorful illustrations, diagrams, images, charts, and tables can be used to enhance visual appeal.
The completed magazine should be submitted to the class teacher by September 23. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The top three magazines will receive awards, and all participants will receive certificates of participation

The Speaker of the Month Contest:

Safa English medium school  is pleased to announce the launch of "The Speaker of the Month" contest, an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their public speaking skills and creativity.

The primary objective of this contest is to encourage students to develop their communication skills, confidence, and self-expression while exploring the values and teachings of the Prophet.

All students from various grade levels are eligible to participate in the contest, which will be conducted in two language categories: English and Malayalam.

The topic for the English category is "Prophet - The True Role Model", while the Malayalam category topic is "മാതൃകാ പ്രവാചകൻ"

The class-level contest will be held on the reopening day, September 23, 2024. Students are advised to prepare their speeches at home before the contest.

Participants will be evaluated based on their overall performance, including clarity , confidence and stage presence, relevance to the topic, and language proficiency.

The top performers will receive awards and recognition.

Students should prepare a speech of 2-3 minutes duration and adhere to the assigned topic. They are also encouraged to seek guidance from their Teachers

SCHOOL

"Halls of learning, full of delight
Where minds grow sharp and futures take flight
Teacher's guide with patient care
And friendships bloom, beyond compare
The chalkboard scribbles, books abound
Knowledge unfolds, like treasures found
From math to science, art to play
School days shape us, every step of the way
Memories made, laughter and tears
Lessons learned, through all the years
A place to grow, to explore and be
School is where dreams begin to see."

-Sinan Salahudheen (12A)

UNSUNG HEROES OF HISTORY

Unsung heroes of history are individuals whose contributions have been pivotal in shaping society, yet they often remain overlooked or forgotten in mainstream historical narratives. These individuals may have played vital roles in social movements, scientific discoveries, humanitarian efforts, or even warfare, but their efforts are frequently overshadowed by more famous figures or simply left out of the historical spotlight.

These heroes often work behind the scenes, challenging societal norms, making sacrifices, and displaying extraordinary courage. Despite their crucial roles, they seldom receive the recognition or accolades they deserve. The stories of unsung heroes like Harriet Jacobs, Rosalind Franklin, Irena Sendler, and Bass Reeves, for example, reveal acts of bravery, intelligence, and innovation that have helped shape the world in significant ways. Their contributions, once hidden, are essential to understanding the full spectrum of human history.
By recognizing unsung heroes, we not only fill in the gaps of our historical understanding but also honor those whose achievements have been unjustly forgotten. They serve as a reminder that history is often made by ordinary people doing extraordinary things, even when the world isn’t watching.

 -Hida Fatima 10th D

Achromic being

Sitting by the window,
getting lost in thoughts.
Remembering the grief of loss.
The one I loved, that filled me with such joy has began to run away.

All I could remember was 
I could just go anywhere
Without any interference.
Getting lost in the thought of the one I lost

 And so I coloured myself with colours,
Colours that I despised ,
Just so I could blend into colours,
Colours they preferred.

How they used to come woke me up
Shouting eachother's name while coming.
Now all they left was those memories 
All I had with them couldn't even comeback.

But now I am here stuck with those memories 
And I would reminisce about how time had flown.

In the beginning was darkness
darkness again at the end
awaiting those who despise Light
Light's gift for all

And so I coloured myself with colours,
Colours that I despised,
Just so I could blend into colours,
Colours they preferred.

-Fahma(11 A)

THREADS OF COURAGE 

In the face of storm, when shadows grow tall,
A heart beats with courage, refusing to fall.
With each step unsteady, 
yet strong in resolve.
A spirit ignites, as fear dissolve.

Bravery whispers, in moments of doubt.
It's not the absence of fear, but pushing without.
Through trials and struggles, through pain and strife, the brave is rise to challenge, embracing their life.

They stand for the voiceless,
They fight for the right.
With passion as Armor, they shine in the  night.
For every small act, in the quietest place.
Bravery blooms, a testament of grace 

So let us be bold, let our voices be heard.
In the tapestry of life, let our courage be stirred.
For the brave forge a path, where hope dares to tread.
With hearts full of fire, and dreams that are fed.

-Hajara (10 A)

The beauty of Nature

Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled between rolling hills and thick forests, lived a young woman named Aila. She spent her days working in the village square, surrounded by the constant buzz of people hurrying about their daily lives. The villagers were consumed with their tasks—building, trading, and chasing after fleeting things that seemed important in the moment but were quickly forgotten by the next.

Aila, though dutiful in her work, often found herself pausing to listen to the whisper of the wind through the trees, or to watch the sunlight dance on the surface of the nearby river. She noticed the way the birds greeted each new dawn with songs, as if each day was a gift to be celebrated. Yet, when she pointed these things out to others, they would laugh, shake their heads, and tell her they were too busy to stop and admire the wind or the sun. They had “important” things to do, after all.

One evening, after another long day, Aila felt the weight of the villagers' hurried lives pressing down on her heart. She decided to leave her village for a little while, seeking solace in the untouched beauty of the forest that lay just beyond the fields. The moment she stepped into the woods, a sense of peace washed over her. Here, time seemed to slow, and every sound, every scent, every color seemed more vivid.

As she walked deeper into the forest, Aila came across a clearing. In the center stood an ancient oak tree, its branches wide and heavy with age. It was as though the tree had witnessed countless lifetimes, its roots dug deep into the earth, yet it stood unwavering, quietly observing the passing of time. Aila sat beneath its mighty boughs and closed her eyes.

In the stillness, she began to hear the subtle heartbeat of the earth. The hum of insects, the rustle of leaves, the distant call of an owl—all of it wove together into a symphony that spoke of the life around her. She felt connected to it all—the trees, the animals, the sky. Every piece of the world was part of an intricate dance, moving together in perfect harmony. This was the beauty of life that so many seemed to forget in their race toward the next thing.

Aila realized that true beauty wasn’t in the grand, fleeting moments but in the quiet, constant presence of life. It was in the way the river shaped the land over time, the way the seasons shifted with the rhythm of the earth, and the way each breath carried the scent of pine and soil. Nature, in its simplicity, held the profound truths that humans so often missed in their pursuit of more.
She spent the night under the stars, feeling the cool grass beneath her and listening to the gentle rustling of the leaves in the breeze. For the first time in a long while, she felt truly alive, as if she had reconnected with something ancient and eternal.

When Aila returned to her village the next morning, her eyes sparkled with the wisdom she had gained. The villagers were still hurrying about, consumed with their tasks. But Aila now knew a secret—there was more to life than the rush and the noise. She smiled, understanding that while the others may not see it, the beauty of life was always there, quietly waiting to be noticed, just beyond the edges of their busy lives.

From that day forward, Aila carried the peace of the forest within her, reminding herself to pause, breathe, and remember the simple, enduring beauty of the world. Even in the midst of the chaos, she had learned to find the grace and wonder in every moment, a lesson most people forget to see, but one she would never lose again.

-Amina(11 A)

Mind

My mind was lost in tomorrow's thought,
I forgot to live today, it's what I've brought.
Was I happy, though, amidst the haze?
My heart is torn, and my mind is dazed.

I wish I could turn back time's hand,
A time traveler, to erase the past's stand.
But what if I want to hold on tight,
To memories that linger through the night?

The weight of what's been, and what may be,
Is crushing me, and I'm lost in reverie.
I long to break free from this mental strife,
And find solace in the present life.

Perhaps, one day, I'll learn to let go,
And find happiness in the moment's glow.
But for now, I'm stuck in this thought maze,
And tomorrow's uncertainty brings me to my knees.

-Nidha Nusaif(8 A)

THE REAL HEART 

In the morning , Lily woke up and had a quarrelling with her mother before coming to school .That day Lily was very upset and her friends asked so many questions but she didn't answered any of the question. After the school when she return to home she remembered that she had quarreled with her mother and she thought that her mother will not mind her but mother behave like nothing was happened in the morning . She was very happy and she share all the things happens in school classroom .
The moral of the story is "Whatever you shout to mother but she will forgive us ".
-Fathima Sameer (10 A)

The stars

When I look at the beautiful  sky 
And watching the stars 
I feel that angels sending me 
Blessings with a gorgeous smile

Star alone shine for me 
Miles and Miles away 
How can a star send me a smile 
And I decide my fate I wondered 

When the star twinkle in the sky 
They bring delight to my heart 
The stars hide in the day and 
Came out at night 

The stars brightens the dark sky 
In the night , that is why we feel 
An attraction to the stars 
Stars sharpen my despair

Fathima Mahamood (10 C)

HER!!!

She wore a bright smile and a white coat. Desperate,
To heal hopeless hearts and Bloody wounds. 
Only if she knew that the lips she smiled with 
Was gonna be ripped in halves By the hands of filthy men. 

Only if she knew that the White coat was gonna get smeared in blood instead. 
So bloody that is scares her own life and other women 
Away. Away from their dreams. 

It was neither a short skirt nor
A tight dress-like they always blamed on as the cause. 
It was a white coat and some books, adulterated with
Thoughts actions and raw desires of some men. 
And only men. 

Tied chairs and bloody rods. 
Bruised wrists and torn clothes. 
Blank mind and numb heart. 
Mustache and beard or maybe multiples of them. 
Those being the only things she could make out before waking up
From her slumber which she has been lacking for days now. 

Thud thud. She felt her heartbeat,
Despite knowing that it was just a nightmare,
Knowing now what the other soul felt on that day. 
Her heart dropped, not oblivious to the fact that
Today or tomorrow it will be the reality of another woman
Or maybe even of her own. 

It all started with the death of a girl. 
Then the tears and screams of another woman. 
Then a doctor’s blood smeared coat. 
One after another until it became too normal to a point its ignored. 
All those slowly crept into the girl’s heart making it its home,
Planting the roots of ever growing fears. 

Yet another glimpse of dreams,Bravery, freedom and 
a life so bright covered With black sheets of terror 
Due to the unfiltered thoughts and unforgivable actions of men,
Who are nothing but filthy animals with hearts
That only pumped blood of innocent women.

-Laiha(11 A)

PAIN

Pain is my constant companion in the silent hours of the night.

It whispers to me tales of sorrow and loss, its voice a mournful dirge.

It clutches at my heart with icy fingers, leaving me feeling cold, empty and alone.

As I lay here in the dark, I listen to the sound of my own quiet weeping, knowing that pain is the only partner I have in the solitude.

-Hashira. P. P(11 A)

A Tearful Night

The moon hangs low, a mournful sight, As darkness shrouds the world in night. My heart is heavy, filled with pain, As tears cascade like summer rain.

A lonely soul, adrift at sea, No solace found, no peace for me. The weight of sorrow, hard to bear, A heavy burden, beyond repair.

But in the depths of darkest night, A glimmer hope, a guiding light. With time, the pain will slowly fade, And joy will rise, to take its place.

-Salah(11 A)

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools

In recent years, mental health has emerged as a critical topic in education, and for good reason. With rising pressures from academics, social dynamics, and external expectations, students often find themselves navigating overwhelming emotions. Understanding and addressing mental health is essential for fostering a supportive school environment where everyone can thrive.Mental health awareness is vital for several reasons. First, it helps destigmatize the conversation around mental health issues. When students feel free to discuss their struggles, they’re more likely to seek help and support. Schools that prioritize mental health education create a culture of openness, encouraging students to share their experiences and seek assistance without fear of judgment.

Moreover, incorporating mental health education into the curriculum can improve academic performance. Students who are mentally healthy are more engaged, focused, and ready to learn. By addressing mental health needs, schools can reduce absenteeism and dropout rates, leading to a more successful and harmonious learning environment.

           As we navigate the complexities of adolescence, it’s essential to prioritize mental health awareness in our schools. By embracing this vital conversation, we can ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, let’s cultivate an environment where mental health is a priority, paving the way for a healthier, happier future for all.

-Saja Suneer (9 B)

A GIRL'S LIFE

With innocence and wonder, she starts her way, A path unwinding, through life's joy and gray. Her heart beats strong,her spirits free, A bright horizon, waiting to be.

Through laughter and tears, she finds her voice, A melody of courage, making some noise. She breaks the mold, shatters the glass, Unleashing her potential, leaving doubt to pass.

With resilience and courage, she faces the test, A warrior, armed with wit and wisdom, she finds her best. For her right to choose, love, live, she fights, Expanding, occupying space, unapologetic in her might.

A universe unto herself, cosmic explosion of might, Talent, beauty, strength, shining so bright. The girl, the woman, force that shapes the earth, Unstoppable, unbreakable, a life of rebirth.

-Zehra fathima(9 A)

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