The BISC Newsletter 27th March 2025
End of Term & Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
Today marks the last day of this term; a weekend away from the end of this holy month and Eid Al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak!
On this occasion, we would like to remind you that BISC will observe the term holiday from tomorrow, Friday 28th March, until Saturday 12th April. School reopens on Sunday 13th April, and we will resume normal school hours.
With our wishes for a restful holiday and a blessed Eid.
Senior School News
We want to extend our sincere congratulations to all students for their remarkable hard work this term. You have shown incredible resilience and determination, and your efforts have paid off. We hope you take a moment to celebrate your achievements.
As we look forward to the next term, we are buzzing with excitement for the incredible lineup of fun-filled and community-building events we have planned! Get ready to dive into a term packed with creativity, competition, and collaboration.
Here is a sneak peek at what is in store:
- Sports Day: Unleash your competitive spirit and cheer on your House as we come together for a day of thrilling athletic events and team camaraderie.
- House Shout: Prepare for a day bursting with creativity and laughter as Houses go head-to-head in a showcase of talent and spirit.
- BISC It All 2.0: Get ready for an even bigger and better version of our beloved community event! Expect surprises, entertainment and unforgettable moments.
- INJAZ: We are delighted to confirm our partnership with INJAZ, which promises opportunities for students to engage in real-world business and entrepreneurial experiences.
- STEAM Week: Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics! Expect hands-on activities, engaging workshops and innovative projects.
- Year 6 to Year 7 Transition: We are excited to welcome our Year 6 students as they embark on their journey into Senior School. We have a range of activities planned to ensure a smooth and exciting transition.
- TOK Exhibition: Witness the culmination of our Theory of Knowledge students' hard work as they showcase their insightful perspectives and critical thinking skills in a thought-provoking exhibition.
We also have our Senior School trips to look forward to, with students travelling internationally to Morocco, Switzerland and France; locally, we will be running trips to the Red Sea.
Year 13 Visual Arts Exhibition 2025
The Year 13 IB Visual Arts Exhibition was a tremendous success; with parents, teachers and students coming together to appreciate the hard work, immense talent and creativity of our students. With themes ranging from ‘Growing Up’ and ‘Propaganda’ to ‘Kith and Kin’, there was a diverse range of artwork on show with plenty of food for thought and delight for the eyes. Well done, Year 13!
Last Week for Year 13
This week, we celebrated our Year 13 students as they marked the end of their BISC journey with a memorable and heartfelt send-off. In the true spirit of giving back, they hosted a beautiful Iftar for our ancillary staff - an act of gratitude that truly reflected their character. They also gathered to watch the sunrise together, creating core memories as a cohort.
On their final day, they were cheered through a guard of honour as staff and students lined the corridors to celebrate their journey.
To finish the week, we had the BISC formal day. The students dressed up to say their goodbyes.
We wish them the very best as they enter their study period in preparation for the IBDP examinations in April. You have made us proud, Y13 - go finish strong!
Stars of the Week
Year 8 - Jiayi L
Year 9 - Aisha H
Year 10 - Karim R
Year 11 - Leilah R
BISC'it Times Newspaper - Term 2
The editorial team at the BISC'it Times Newspaper invite you to read our second publication of the year. Inside, you will find articles on the different successes of the BISC community this term, including the House Quiz, Book Week and Messing with Musicals; interviews with Mr Menghis and Ms Shahi; teacher doppelgangers; and an Arabic article about Ramadan! Enjoy, thank you for reading, and have a wonderful holiday season! Eid Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem from everyone at the BISC’it Times.
Click here to read BISC'it Times - Term 2.
مسابقة الكتابة العربية: طلاب المرحلة الإعدادية يستكشفون تاريخ مصر وثقافتها وتقاليدها
خلال هذا الأسبوع، عمل طلاب المرحلة الإعدادية (KS3) بفعالية في حصص اللغة العربية على التخطيط لمشاركاتهم في مسابقة الكتابة العربية ضمن الموضوعات المخصصة لهم. تتطلب المسابقة البحث والكتابة عن موضوع يتعلق بتاريخ مصر أو ثقافتها وتقاليدها. اختار بعض الطلاب الكتابة عن شخصيات مؤثرة في التاريخ المصري، مثل كليوباترا، وحسي رع؛ أول طبيب أسنان في التاريخ، بالإضافة إلى لطيفة النادي؛ أول قائدة طائرة مصرية، والدكتور مجدي يعقوب، ونجيب محفوظ، وغيرهم من الشخصيات البارزة. بينما قرر آخرون البحث في تاريخ رياضات مورست في مصر؛ مثل الجمباز، الإسكواش، كرة القدم، كرة السلة، السباحة، الباليه، كرة الماء، وكرة السرعة. كما استكشف بعض الطلاب نشأة النادي الأهلي وتاريخه.
سيحصل الطلاب على جائزة عند تسليم المسودة الأولى من أعمالهم الكتابية التي تستوفي المعايير المطلوبة. كما سيتم تجميع أفضل ثلاث مشاركات من كل سنة دراسية في كتاب مطبوع.
Arabic Writing Competition: Key Stage 3 Students Explore Egypt’s History, Culture and Traditions
This week, KS3 students actively engaged in their Arabic classes, planning their entries for the Arabic Writing Competition within their assigned topics. The competition requires students to research and write about a subject related to Egypt’s history, culture or traditions. Some students chose to write about influential figures in Egyptian history, such as Cleopatra, Hesy-Ra; the first known dentist in history, as well as Lotfia El-Nadi; Egypt’s first female pilot, Dr Magdi Yacoub, Naguib Mahfouz and other notable personalities. Meanwhile, others decided to explore the history of sports practised in Egypt, including gymnastics, squash, football, basketball, swimming, ballet, water polo and speedball. Additionally, some students researched the origins of Al-Ahly Sporting Club.
Students will receive a prize upon submitting the first draft of their writing pieces that meet the required criteria. The best three entries from each year group will be compiled into a printed book.
Junior School News
Year 6 Iftar - Wednesday 19th March
The Year 6 Iftar at school was a truly special and joyous occasion. Pupils came together to share in the spirit of Ramadan, fostering a sense of unity and reflection. As the sun set, they broke their fast with delicious food, enjoying the warmth of community and friendship. The atmosphere was filled with happiness as everyone engaged in meaningful conversations and celebrated together. It was a memorable evening, strengthening friendships and creating lasting memories. The event highlighted the school’s commitment to inclusivity and community spirit, making it a meaningful experience for all. It was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to learn, connect and appreciate the values of kindness and gratitude.
Year 3 Writing Success
Year 3 pupils have been working on non-chronological reports, focusing on key features such as subheadings, attention-grabbing introductions, a variety of sentence starters, generalisers, as well as including fascinating facts! The pupils all created reports about howler monkeys, which made their teachers incredibly proud. We look forward to sharing these with parents. Now, the pupils are applying their learning to write an independent report on an animal of their choice. They are conducting their own research and using this information to create their reports.
English in Key Stage 2
We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two of our pupils in reading and writing.
Hassan has now read over 2 million words on Accelerated Reader, exploring a wide range of fantastic books. His commitment to reading is truly commendable!
Rokaya has been busy writing her own series of short stories, which have been a pleasure to read. Her creativity and ability to apply classroom learning to her writing are impressive.
Both pupils exemplify a love for literacy and the power of skill transfer from the classroom to independent work. Well done, Hassan and Rokaya!
U11 Football and Games Celebration
We were delighted to invite our parents to a special Celebration Assembly to recognise the hard work, dedication and achievements of our U11 Football and U11 Games teams. The team members were presented with special awards, whilst also celebrating the pupils' participation in the events and acknowledging the effort of all who took part.
A special mention to the boys' football team for coming in 1st place in the U11 Games event, upholding our winning position for the second year in a row. Go BISC!
Key Stage 1 Stars of the Week and Class 2B Assembly
Class 2B showcased their fine performance skills wearing their wonderful sea creature t-shirts during their class assembly last week. It was delightful to listen to them singing along with Mr Bailey’s guitar to the song all about Oceans habitats. The pupils delighted us with their learning from their habitats topic and displayed their wonderful Ocean dioramas, along with their octopus and jellyfish arts and crafts.
1E: Sherifa, 1T: Timmy, 1N: Mia, 1H: Gabriel, 2L: Zainab, 2F: Rola, 2B: Malek and 2S: Alia.
Key Stage 2 Star and Mathematician of the Week
We are delighted to announce our Key Stage 2 Stars of the Week:
3O: Emily E, 3M: Layal E, 3B: Nuray E, 3F: Ghaly M, 4D: Mahmoud M, 4B: Ismail I, 4W: Alya K, 4F: Fares I, 5S: Rayan H, 5C: Yassin E, 5B: Adam D, 5D: Abbas E, 6F: Malek K, 6i: Amina C and 6M: Tamara H.
And, our Mathematicians of the Week:
3M: Skander C, 4D: Sultan D, 5S: Sonny D and 6i: Hailey S.
A BISC Pupil Achievement
Ezz A Y1N won a silver medal for football. He played in a Palm Hills tournament for under 7’s. Ezz was a striker and scored two goals in the final match. Well done, Ezz!
Term 3 Reminder
Bring Your Hat for Warm Weather!
As warmer weather approaches, please remember that our school has a 'No Hat, No Play' policy. Pupils must wear a hat during outdoor activities to protect themselves from the sun.
Important:
- Please make sure your child has a hat every day.
- Hats must be labeled with your child’s name and class.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and sun-smart!
Upcoming Events
First Day of Term 3 | Sunday 13th April |
Year 1 Fagnoon Trip | Tuesday 15th April |
Easter Eggstravaganza (11:00 to 15:00) Parents are welcome | Thursday 17th April |
Foundation Stage News
Please note: Swimming lessons will begin for all Foundation Stage children in the first week back to school following the Spring holidays; FS1 on Wednesdays and FS2 on Thursdays. A letter detailing all your child needs for this will be sent via Engage.
Foundation Stage One
Foundation Stage 1 children have ended the second term studying air transport; planes, rockets and all things that fly.
At the same time, they have been ‘auditioning’ for the upcoming annual FS1 production, and everyone has been given a part to play. You will be hearing a lot more about this event after the holidays.
Foundation Stage Two
FS2 children have had a busy term exploring the topic of Growth. They read 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', 'My Fantastic Elastic Brain', 'The Curious Gardener' and 'Oliver’s Vegetables'. The children particularly enjoyed tasting vegetables and growing beans.
As we welcome the children back to school next term, we will be learning about 'Eggs' and expanding our knowledge of growth by exploring the lifecycles of plants, frogs and chickens.
Foundation Stage Cooking Eid Cookies (kahk)
In preparation for Eid, FS children had a wonderful time making 'Kahk El Eid' during their Arabic classes. This hands-on activity allowed them to connect with Egyptian culture, learn food-related vocabulary in Arabic and practice measurements and numbers in Arabic. To enhance the festive atmosphere, students listened to special Eid songs. It was a fun and enriching experience that combined language and culture.
أطفال المرحلة التمهيدية يعدون كعك العيد
استعدادًا لعيد الفطر، استمتع طلاب المرحلة التمهيدية بصنع "كعك العيد" خلال حصص اللغة العربية. أتاحت لهم هذه التجربة فرصة للتواصل مع الثقافة المصرية، وتعلم مفردات خاصة بالطعام باللغة العربية، بالإضافة إلى المقاييس والأعداد. لإضفاء المزيد من الأجواء الاحتفالية، استمع الطلاب إلى أغانٍ خاصة بالعيد، مما ساهم في إحساسهم بالمناسبة. كانت تجربة تعليمية جمعت بين اللغة والثقافة والتعلم.
Upcoming Events
FS1 Pyramids Trip | Thursday 17th April |
FS2G and FS2S Farm Trip | Monday 28th April |
FS2L and FS2J Farm Trip | Tuesday 29th April |