NEFERTARI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Dear All, Welcome to the 2014-15 Scholastic Year NEWSLETTER # 1 2014-15 On behalf of the staff we would like to welcome everyone back to school. We have a number of new families who have joined us this term and we wish to extend them a very warm welcome. We can assure you that as a team at NBIS, we will do everything we can to provide that safe, happy and nurturing environment to make sure your child's year at NBIS is positively memorable. CHAIRPERSON Mrs. Nadia Hafez Vice Chairperson for Academic Affairs There is no I in team but there is in win PRESCHOOL Mrs. Inas Imam KEY STAGE 1 & 2 Ms. Mona Adra Headmistress Ms. Omneya Soliman Preschool 1 Coordinator Ms. Nanees Mustapha Preschool 2 Coordinator Y 6 & KEY STAGE 3 Ms. Ghada Adel Ms. Sarah Short Ms. Sarah Mounir Ms. Engy Hammam Administrative Headmistress Academic Headmistress Y 1-3 Coordinator Y 4-5 Coordinator Ms. Nessrine A. Ghany Headmistress Ms. Nora Sobhy Ms. Amal Hossny Mr. Ahmed A. Halim Ms. Shaymaa Saleh Mr. Samer Barakat Ms. Randa Sherif Ms. Sherine Reda Ms. Aline Najirian Deputy Headmistress Middle School Coordinator in charge of Y 6 & 7 Middle School Disciplinary Coordinator NBIS Admin. Assistant ADMINISTRATORS Vice Chairperson for Administrative Affairs Chairperson Office Manager Admissions Manager Public Relations IGCSE Ms. Hala Nasha t Headmistress Ms. Amani Dahroug Deputy Headmistress Ms. Dina Saber Deputy Headmistress Mr. Mohamed Mounir Coordinator Mr. Emad Mahmoud Coordinator Mr. Mohamed Gamal Coordinator Dr. Mohamed Ayad Mr. Mohamed Adel Transportation Manager Assistant Transportation Manager Dr. Mona Dr. Hala kamal Ms. Rasha El Gebaly School Physician Accountant Accountant
Page 3 NEFERTARI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL We would like to welcome Mrs. Sarah Short the Academic Headmistress of the Primary School The IB Candidacy Letter We have started admitting students in Year 8 of the Pre-International Baccalaureate Programme. Please visit the School website for more information. Professional Development Student-Centered Learning Classes & As the world is rapidly changing, we have modified all our educational strategies to be learner-centered teaching strategies. This will make the teacher just a facilitator that focuses instructions on the need, preferences and interests of the students. This will give the students multiple opportunities to discover knowledge and practice skills in an environment designed to appeal to them. All staff members of the NBIS have attended training and presentation sessions to be practically ready for this change. NBIS became a Closed Exam Venue! Last year, NBIS became a closed exam venue for the Cambridge Exams. The Examination process was very well organized as we received a very distinguished commendation from the British Council.
Page 2 NEWSLETTER # 1 2014-15 STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Department Heads Ms. Sarah Short Literacy & English Social Studies Key Stage 1 & 2 Ms. Heba Mohammed Literacy Y 6 & Key Stage 3 Ms. Manal A. Latif Numeracy Y 1 7 Ms. Suzan Shama Numeracy Y 8 9 Ms. Dina Ragae Science Y 1 9 Ms. Marwa A. Hamid French Language - Y 2 9 Mr. Sameh Mustapha German Language - Y2 9 Ms. Mai El Awadi English Social Studies Y 6 8 Ms. Sahar Rashad Arabic Language Key stage 1 & 2 Ms. Samah Amin Arabic Language Key Stage 3 Ms. Gihan Youssuf Bible Studies-Y 1 9 Mr. Mohamed Saleh Arabic Social Studies -Y 4 9 Mr. Mohamed Fahham Physical Education Y 6 9 Mr. Mohamed Helmy Physical Education Y 1-5 & NBIS Activity Manager Ms. Ayten Ahmed Art-Y 1 5 Mr. Khaled Diaa Music Y 1 8 Ms. Mai Hamdi Art Y 6 8 Ms. Heba Sorour Computer Y 1 9 Class of 2014, NBIS IGCSE, CONGRATULATIONS! The graduation ceremony of the 18th Class of NBIS was held on 29th August, 2014. We would like to congratulate all our graduates and wish them the best of luck.
Page 5 NEFERTARI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NIS Trip to the UK 45 students of the NIS went on a ten-day dream trip to England this Summer with Beacon Educational Overseas Camps. The students stayed in the PGL Camp, Boreatton Park, Shrewsberry. The trip started with a visit to Manchester. The students had the surprise of their life when they met the Manchester United Football 1st team at the airport. The following day, the students had a wonderful visit to Liverpool. All 45 students were supervised by their teachers at all times, we therefore would like to thank Ms Suzan Shama (Math HOD, NBIS), Mr. Khaled Badr (Physics teacher, NBIS), Mr. Mohammed Helmy (Activity Manager, NBIS) and Ms. Nessrine A. Ghany (Middle School Headmistress, NBIS) for their hard work and dedication towards making education and learning in conjunction with sports, enjoyable and constructive in a different way outside the classroom. We are already planning next year s trip with great anticipation and since we do have a limited space, we plan ahead to avoid any disappointment, therefore contact, Mr. Mohammed Halmy on helmytolba@yahoo.com for further details.
Page 4 NEWSLETTER # 1 2014-15 Attendance The majority of our students have a very good attendance record, with some students managing to attain a full attendance record. Unfortunately there are a number of students in our school whose attendance was poor last year. Your child's regular attendance has to be a priority as this is crucial to their realising their full potential in their education (Refer to the Handbook Attendance Policy - P. 15). Uniform School uniform must be fully worn on all school days. No track trousers or sweat pants are allowed (Refer to the Student Handbook Dress Code P. 20). Student-Parent Handbook It s important for parents to understand the numerous elements of their student s journey at NBIS. One of the key documents that outlines the student experience is the Student Handbook. This defines our community: who we are, what we are about, what we believe, how we live and journey together, and the expectations for those who have chosen to become members of the NBIS community. The Student Handbook is important for students to read and understand, so they can fully engage in all facets of being a student. When students become a member of the NBS community, the parents sign a Mandatory Parental Acknowledgement Form agreeing that their child should abide by the Life style Standards and Values, as well as the Community Policies outlined in the Student Handbook for as long as they are enrolled as a student. You must print the Acknowledgement form out at the end of the Student-Handbook, sign it and send it to school. We also believe it s essential for parents to understand this information so it can further clarify and define the experience of their student. The Student Handbook is only available online and can be accessed by student and parents alike, at www.niscl.com/nbis//nbissthndbk. Mobile Phones Students are NOT allowed to bring their mobile phones to school under all circumstances. In case a student did not abide by this rule, the mobile phone will be confiscated till the end of the YEAR.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS NIS Chairperson Office Ms. Randa Acar Office Manage Tel : 01026604040 Vice Chairperson for Educational Services Office Preschool Ms. Mona Adra Tel : 01020074064 E-mail : monaa@niscl.com Y 6 & Key Stage 3 Ms. Nessrine A. Ghany Tel : 01026603306 Email : nisreena@niscl.com IGCSE Ms. Hala Nasha t Tel :01026603302 Email: halanashaat@hotmail.com Student Affairs Ms. Sherine Reda Tel :01027802489 Ms. Nouran Magdy Secretary Tel : 01028280827 E-mail :inas@niscl.com For Key Stage 1 Key Stage 1 & 2 Ghada Adel: E-Mail: Ghadel@niscl.com Ms. Sarah Mounir Tel: 01011167454 For Y 4 & 5 Ms. Engy Hammam Tel:01011167450 Transportation Dr. Mohamed. Ayad Tel :01002126685 Mr. Mohamed Adel Tel : 01026603303 Dr. Mona El Sherbiny Tel :01028281182 Health Services Nefertari British International School in Egypt (NBIS) K.M. 22 Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road- Left Side, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt School Mobile : 0166682295-0166682296 Fax : 26578709 nbisinfo@niscl.com www. niscl.com