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Bahrain Post, part of the Ministry of Transportation, has issued commemorative stamps to mark the 60th Anniversary since the first Bahraini Stamp was issued in 1953.

The first issue of the Bahraini stamp was graced with the portrait of the late Amir Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on February 15, 1953 and marked a new era in postal services and postage stamps in particular.

In addition to being a means to collect fees on various postal services, the issuing of postage stamps also played an important role in depicting social and economic development as well as portraying the surrounding environment, culture and heritage. It also served as an effective tool for recording and documenting regional, international and historical events. 

The anniversary stamp is available as a first day cover and a souvenir sheet at 500 fils each, which features the portrait of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and comes in a 200fils denomination and is available in all Bahrain Post branches.

Bahrain Post.

As smart learning solutions gain traction in the education sector throughout the region, classroom instruction across GCC schools will increasingly utilise mobile devices.

The growth of smart learning tools in the classroom presents massive opportunities for smart learning solutions and technology providers.

According to the latest education industry estimates, the number of potential e-learning users in Bahrain could reach nearly 200,000 by 2015 as student population in the primary and secondary education sector grows.

Elsewhere in the region, Saudi Arabia remains the biggest market with 6.6 million potential users, followed by the UAE with nearly a million students. Oman will see its student population increase to 600,000 in two years, Kuwait to 545,000 and Qatar to 200,000.

Education stakeholders will have a preview of the latest smart learning tools from world-leading providers as well as the latest advances and best practices on mobile learning at the forthcoming Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) event 2013.

The event will take place from March 5-7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the title ‘Smart Learning and Technological Advances in Education’.

One of the key drivers for the widespread adoption of smart learning tools is the capability of the teachers to incorporate smart learning tools and technologies in classrooms. For this reason, we have gathered the world’s leading experts on the use of mobile learning devices in teaching.

Among the featured speakers is David Kirtlan, a certified Apple distinguished educator, who will lead sessions on how the iPad can be used to teach languages and literacy, as well as maths and sciences.

Matt Thompson, project director, F&E Group, organisers of GESS.

A new vocational A’ level course is being offered at the British School of Bahrain, the BTEC Diploma in Business and Finance. 

The BTEC Business Studies course is equivalent to two A’ levels and offers a thorough insight into the world of business.

The course involves a lot of investigation into businesses to find out how they are putting theory into practice in the current economic climate. Work experience will be a requirement and this will enable students to participate in workplace scenarios, communicate with experienced employees, investigate the business and perhaps come away with a job for the summer.
 
A BTEC can lead to university study within the business field. It is possible to combine other AS Level courses alongside the BTEC National Diploma to ensure sufficient UCAS points for later university applications. 

Visiting speakers add immense value to the students’ learning experience. The course will demonstrate how knowledge acquired in the classroom relates directly and practically to a fast-paced business environment.

Please contact the British School of Bahrain for more information.

Khalil Ahmed, business studies teacher and head of University Foundation Programme.