The BISC Newsletter 13th March 2025
Senior School News
IBWISE this Week
After three weekends of intensive IB Wise workshops, we have successfully wrapped up this incredible initiative. Students had the unique opportunity to learn from highly experienced IB examiners, who brought global expertise and insider knowledge to help them refine their exam strategies.
The workshops provided valuable insight into exam techniques, question approaches and subject-specific guidance; leaving students feeling more confident and prepared for their final assessments. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made the most of this valuable experience!
Stars of the Week
Year 7 - Farida E G
Year 8 - Nayla E G
Year 9 - Nouri E
Year 10 - Hassan Z
Year 11 - Leilah R
Year 12 - Mariam A M
Year 13 - Youssef E H
Year 8 Options Presentation
As Year 8 students approach an important stage in their academic journey, they will have the opportunity to select two subjects from Drama, Computer Science, Art and Music, to study in greater depth in Year 9. This decision will help lay the foundation for future GCSE choices.
To support students in making an informed decision, we hosted a Subject Information Session on Tuesday 11th March, where subject leaders provided insights into each discipline.
If you were unable to attend the event, you can find the presentation here.
Thank you for your engagement in discussing these choices with your child to ensure they select subjects that align with their interests and future aspirations.
مسابقة الكتابة العربية: استكشاف تراث مصر وثقافتها
بدأ الطلاب في فصول اللغة العربية بالمرحلتين الإعدادية والثانوية البحث عن مواضيعهم التي سيشاركون بها في مسابقة الكتابة العربية عن مصر، استعدادًا لكتابة المسودة الأولى لمقالاتهم، والتي تسلط الضوء على تراث مصر وثقافتها.
Arabic Writing Competition: Exploring Egypt’s Heritage and Culture
Students in Arabic classes at the Senior School have started researching their topics for the Arabic Writing Competition about Egypt, preparing to write the first draft of their essays, which highlight Egypt’s heritage and culture.
Upcoming Events
Y13 IB Arabic Final Orals | Friday 14th & Saturday 15th March |
Y9 and Y10 Iftar at BISC | Monday 17th March |
Y12 and Y13 Iftar at BISC | Tuesday 18th March |
Y13 Final Visual Art Exhibition | Wednesday 19th March |
Y11 Iftar at BISC | Wednesday 19th march |
Y12 TOK Exhibition | Tuesday 25th March |
Y13 Last Day of Formal Lessons | Wednesday 26th March |
Y13 Formal Day | Thursday 27th March |
Junior School News
Junior School House News
Book Week Winners 2025
The House Captains are delighted to announce the winners of the House competitions in our recent Book Week. All winners received House points as well as House prizes and certificates for their innovative designs.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Bookmark winners
Fire | Water | Air | Earth |
Y2F: Leen EK | Y1T: Nayla I | Y3M: Nelly N.E | Y1E: Alexandar V |
Y5S: Nicole M | Y1H: Omar ED | Y3B: Nuray EE | Y2B: Omar G |
Y1N: Maleeka EZ | Y4E: Anton C | Y2S: Lara H | |
Y2L: Hussein G | Y5C: Said S | Y3F: Sophia Z | |
Y3O: Soliman ES | Y4W: Bailey B | ||
Y4D: Maya W | Y5D: Rokaya ES | ||
Y6i: Lara G |
Key Stage 1 Star of the Week
We proudly announce the Stars of this Week as follows:
1E: Ali A, 1T: Mansour, 1H: Ali, 1N: Mohamad, 2L: Malek, 2F: Yehia, 2S: Atef and 2B: Noad.
Key Stage 2 Star of the Week
We are pleased to announce our Stars of the Week as follows:
3O: Yassin L, 3M: Laila A, 3B: Layla E, 3F: Nelly B, 4D: Talia E, 4B: Sharifa G, 4W: Layla S, 4F: Talia G, 5S: Monder E, 5C: Heba E, 5B: Omar K, 5D: Gulnaar T, 6F: Kenz H, 6i: Mona M and 6M: Hend E.
And, our Mathematicians of the Week are:
3B: Karim E, 4W: Mariam S and 5C: Georgia G.
Class 2L Assembly
Our Year 2L assembly was a celebration of storytelling; featuring some of the most iconic tales that sparked the imagination of young minds. The pupils brought to life the story of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, exploring themes of overcoming fears and finding courage in unexpected places. They also shared the hilarious antics from George's Marvellous Medicine, highlighting George's adventurous spirit as he created his own magical potion. The assembly would not have been complete without the mischievous duo from The Twits, with the children bringing their mischievous pranks to the stage in a fun and engaging way. Through these beloved stories, the students not only entertained but also explored important lessons about bravery, creativity and the value of storytelling.
Times Tables Rock Stars Rest of the World Rocks Competition
This week, KS2 competed in an exciting TTRS competition to celebrate our multiplication skills. Classes battled it out to see who could score the most points. Prizes will be awarded to top performers, and the winning class will earn ultimate bragging rights. What an epic times tables battle! Results will be shared soon.
In the meantime, we encourage all pupils to continue using the platform to practise and improve their skills - every effort helps build confidence and progress!
Year 6 Ramadan Writing
This week, our Year 6 pupils have been exploring how Ramadan is celebrated worldwide. Their non-chronological reports focus on Egyptian traditions, from lantern-lit streets to special iftar meals, while also showcasing unique customs from other countries. They have discovered how different cultures mark this sacred month through research and discussion, deepening their understanding of global traditions. We are proud of their hard work and look forward to sharing their insightful reports.
Upcoming Events
KS1 & KS2 Assessment | Sunday 16th – Thursday 20th March Sunday 23rd – Thursday 27th March |
Y6 MFL Options (Zoom Meeting) | Monday 17th March, at 2:00 |
Y6 Iftar | Wednesday 19th March, from 17:00 to 19:00 |
U11 Football and Games Celebration | Wednesday 19th March, at 12:00, in the Theatre |
Class 2B Assembly | Thursday 20th March |
Class 1E Assembly | Thursday 27th March |
Mufti Day - Junk to Funk (Eco Committee & Houses) | Thursday 27th March |
Term Holiday | Sunday 30th March – Thursday 10th April |
Foundation Stage News
Arabic in Foundation Stage
This week, the children in FS1 and FS2 celebrated the holy month of Ramadan through fun and interactive activities. They learned about the “Mesaharati”, explored the Ramadan lantern and enjoyed singing Ramadan songs; all in an atmosphere filled with joy and learning.
احتفل طلاب المرحلة التمهيدية هذا الأسبوع بحلول شهر رمضان الكريم من خلال أنشطة تفاعلية ممتعة تعرفوا فيها على المسحراتي، واستكشفوا فانوس رمضان، واستمتعوا بغناء الأناشيد الرمضانية؛ في أجواء مليئة بالبهجة والتعلم.
FS1 Arabic Photos
FS2 Arabic Photos
Foundation Stage Two
The Foundation Stage 2 children continued to learn about and enjoy the celebrations related to the holy month of Ramadan; using this time as a catalyst for craft activities and for developing their writing skills.
Foundation Stage One
The Foundation Stage 1 theme for this half term is transport, and this week was all about transport with wheels. The children were invited to bring their scooters, bicycles and EVs to school, and this turned out to be an amazing success. Not only did they enjoy playing on them and racing them around the track, but they surprised all their teachers when they willingly shared them and allowed their friends to try out their vehicles. It was such a delight to witness their generosity that it has been decided to allow the children to bring their bikes etc. next week as well. Sharing and turn-taking is a fundamental part of the FS curriculum and it is apparent that the FS children have embraced this.
Upcoming Events
FS1 Teddy Bears picnic | Tuesday 22nd April |
STEAM week | Sunday 27th - Wednesday 30th April |