Begin Makhar Elementary School in Beit Shemesh Wins District Education Award
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Beit Shemesh's Begin Makhar Elementary School received the District Education Prize for its innovative programs, including "Dialogic Reading" and a solar bus project. Principal Bat Sheva Avush highlighted the school's focus on student confidence and academic progress. The award recognizes the collaborative efforts of students, staff, and parents. Mayor Shmuel Greenberg praised the school's dedication to fostering student potential.
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- Begin Makhar Elementary School in Beit Shemesh won the District Education Prize.
- The school was recognized for programs like "Dialogic Reading" and a solar bus project.
- Principal Bat Sheva Avush emphasized boosting student confidence and academic progress.
- The award reflects collaborative efforts of students, staff, and parents.
- Mayor Shmuel Greenberg congratulated the school on fostering student potential.
Beit Shemesh's Begin Makhar Elementary School (Multidisciplinary Science and Research) has been awarded the District Education Prize. The school, led by Principal Bat Sheva Avush, was recognized for its pedagogical, social, and value-based activities, as well as student progress. A key program highlighted was "Dialogic Reading," where students meet in small groups with a teacher three times weekly for shared reading, discussion, and writing, involving parental participation. Older students also read with younger ones, creating a unique learning triangle of teachers, parents, and senior students. The school also features competitive teams in areas like skipping, drumming, and science, aimed at boosting student confidence and providing opportunities for success. Principal Avush stated that participation in these teams is open to all students, fostering self-belief and enhancing academic motivation. The school also presented data showing improved "Tnu'fa" test results. A notable project that impressed the judges was the construction of a solar-powered bus model. This idea stemmed from student concerns about traffic congestion and air pollution. The project involved engineering drawings, distance calculations, solar panel suitability assessments, and economic savings analysis, utilizing both "Low-Tech" and "High-Tech" spaces within the school for design and 3D printing. Principal Avush thanked the educational team, students, parents, and the municipal education administration for their partnership, calling the award a shared achievement. Mayor Shmuel Greenberg congratulated the school, emphasizing the daily work that supports students' confidence and learning, and expressed pride in the connection between academic achievement and individual potential.