It is a busy time for all our pupils as they are sitting end of year tests and examinations. Of course, GCSE examinations continue, and the end of year examinations will formally launch for the rest of the Senior School next week. Across the School, we are so very proud of our students and their conduct with regard to examinations. It can be a very stressful period; it is important to remind ourselves of some healthy habits: a good night’s sleep, plenty of water and short revision sessions with regular breaks. We wish everyone the very best of luck.

Year 6 also have made us proud. Their conduct, engagement and effort during the Transition Programme this week were so impressive. Senior School staff report that they are very excited to welcome them to the Senior School.

Across the School, and following a significant investment, interactive screens are being installed in every classroom. We expect this project to be completed and ready for the new academic year. Over 55 classrooms have already been equipped. It is a pleasure to see staff and students learning in new and exciting ways across the School. 

Key Dates

Year 6 Transition Days

Year 6 pupils spent two exciting days at the Senior School, getting a taste of the next stage in their education. They attended a variety of lessons, from Science experiments in fully-equipped labs to engaging History classes with interactive discussions. The pupils enjoyed the experience and meeting new teachers, who introduced them to advanced topics. Lunchtime in the bustling cafeteria was a highlight, providing a glimpse into the vibrant social life of Senior School students. Overall, it was an enriching and motivating experience. See more photos here.

Cairo Swim League

Congratulations to our BISC Swim Team for their fantastic performance at the Cario Swim League, hosted at BISC last weekend. Our swimmers displayed incredible talent, dedication and sportsmanship throughout the competition. More photos here.

Year 12 TOK Exhibition

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the Year 12 TOK Exhibition this week. The students really appreciated the opportunity to showcase their hard work with you all. 

The Theory of Knowledge Exhibition requires students to reflect on the nature of knowledge through the exploration of a range of perspectives in relation to a chosen prompt. Essentially, students are evaluating the reliability of the knowledge that they see in the world around them and what influences the degree of faith that they, and others, have in this knowledge.

Students will implement the feedback they received to make the final improvements to their exhibition commentaries before the final submission on Friday 24th May. At this point, students will have completed one third of their IB assessment for this subject, which is a huge accomplishment. Thank you again for your support of students' achievements in TOK. More photos here.

Lost Property Collection

We will be holding an afternoon lost property collection on Tuesday 4th June and Wednesday 5th June, from 15:00 to 16:00, in the School cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to reclaim any items your child may have misplaced during the School year.

Please take a moment to check the lost property and retrieve any belongings. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to reunite these items with their owners.

Stars of the Week

Year 7 - Youssef Sultan for working hard to ensure he is prepared for his upcoming EoY exams by putting in extra effort in lessons.

Year 8 - Lara G for her help with the Year 6 pupils during PSHE day.

Year 9 - Omar T for always being on task and performing at top level. Well done for being your best self every lesson of every day! 

Year 10 - Yassin ES for his incredible dedication and engagement with all events and activities on the PSHE day.

Year 12 - Karim EH

Wellbeing During Exams

As we approach the end of year examinations, it is paramount that all students prioritise and care for their wellbeing. Here are some strategies and tips to support wellbeing during study and examination periods. 

Upcoming Events

The Chairman's Award

For the second year running, the Chairman’s Award will be presented to our Junior School pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for our very best pupils to be rewarded with a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend summer camps. 

• For Years 2-5, the pupils will attend a two-week summer school experience at La Garenne International School from 20th July to 2nd August.
• For Year 6, the pupils will attend Beau Soleil, College Alpin International from 28th July to 4th August. 

A boy and a girl from each year group will be selected to participate in the camps based on the following criteria: 

• Excellent academic performance: the pupil has attained the highest combined average results in English, Maths, Science and Arabic across the year group classes.
• Music: in Years 3 - 6, the pupil plays an instrument and shows commitment to practice in this area. In Year 2, the pupil shows interest and aptitude in Music.
• Sport: the pupil is an active participant in a range of sports and shows good sportsmanship in lessons and ASAs. 
• The Arts: the pupil participates in dramatic performances with enthusiasm, and shows a flair and innovative grasp of techniques in Art lessons.
• Behaviour: the pupil demonstrates exemplary behaviour throughout the year; a positive attitude towards learning; care, concern and kindness for the welfare of others; and excellent manners towards peers and the rest of the School community. To show they are always ready, respectful and safe.
• Attendance: the pupil maintains a school attendance rate for the year of at least 90% (excludes absence from significant medical condition / significant family trauma event). 
• BISC Community member 2024-2025: this opportunity is available for pupils who are on roll for the academic year 2024-25.

This reward will obviously be with parental consent and approval. I am sure that you will agree that this is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils. 

Year 6 Science

This week in Science classes, Year 6 pupils developed their practical skills with microscopes. They gathered plant specimens and observed these under the x4 and x10 lenses of the microscope; a valuable opportunity for them to learn about their surrounding environment and to explore the world in miniature. More photos here.

New Interactive Smart Boards

We are excited that the new interactive smart boards are being installed in Junior School classrooms this week. Our Junior School pupils and teachers really enjoyed using them to enhance their learning. These represent a significant upgrade in the classroom resources.

Year 1 Concerts

The Year 1 pupils gave wonderful musical performances for their parents this week. They took them on a musical journey around the world; singing songs from Japan, Australia and Egypt. They did a fantastic job demonstrating the new skills they have learnt this year by playing a variety of instruments. Well done Year 1, we are proud of you. More photos here.

Last Week’s Assembly

Well done to Class 3M for a lovely assembly on 'caring' last week. We also handed out certificates to the Stars of the Week: Sultan 3O, Mark 3B, all of 3M, Omar 3F,  Zane 5S, Tamim 5W, Rafea 5B, Daria 6F, Ziyad 6W and Kenzie 6I. Mathematicians of the Week were Harry 3B, Hasan 5W and Farid 6F. More photos here.

After School Activities Information

A reminder for parents that ASAs will end on Wednesday 5th June.

Pupil Achievements

Well done to Yousef in Year 3, who recently won first place at the Allegria Junior Golf Championship 2024.

Upcoming Events

Foundation Stage One

Foundation Stage 1 spent the week diligently practising for their upcoming performance, focusing on perfecting their songs and dance routines. The children eagerly participated, excited to showcase their hard work and talent to their families and friends. More photos here.

Foundation Stage Two

The children in Foundation Stage 2 have been taking part in a wide range of games and activities to start recognising which numbers are odd and which are even.

They have learnt that even numbers can be shared equally into two groups; however, an odd number cannot be shared equally in two because there is an 'odd one out' left over. More photos here.

Upcoming Events

Keeping our students safe online is a priority at BISC. We are happy to share advice from the National Online Safety, to enable parents to understand the pros and cons of various social media, games and digital trends.

This week, we are sharing advice about Persuasive Design online.