NEFERTARI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Welcome to the

NEFERTARI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER # 1
2014-15
STRIVING
FOR EXCELLENCE
Welcome to the 2014-15
Scholastic Year
Dear All,
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.
“There is no “I” in team but there is in wIn”
CHAIRPERSON
Mrs. Nadia Hafez
Vice Chairperson for Academic Affairs
Mrs. Inas Imam
PRESCHOOL
Ms. Mona Adra
Headmistress
Ms. Omneya Soliman Preschool 1 Coordinator
Ms. Nanees Mustapha Preschool 2 Coordinator
Y 6 & KEY STAGE 3
Ms. Nessrine A. Ghany Headmistress
Ms. Nora Sobhy
Deputy Headmistress
Ms. Amal Hossny
Middle School Coordinator
in charge of Y 6 & 7
Mr. Ahmed A. Halim
Middle School Disciplinary
Coordinator
Ms. Shaymaa’ Saleh NBIS Admin. Assistant
KEY STAGE 1 & 2
Ms. Ghada Adel
Administrative Headmistress
Ms. Sarah Short
Academic Headmistress
Ms. Sarah Mounir
Y 1-3 Coordinator
Ms. Engy Hammam
Y 4-5 Coordinator
IGCSE
Ms. Hala Nasha’t
Ms. Amani Dahroug
Ms. Dina Saber
Mr. Mohamed Mounir
Mr. Emad Mahmoud
Mr. Mohamed Gamal
Headmistress
Deputy Headmistress
Deputy Headmistress
Coordinator
Coordinator
Coordinator
ADMINISTRATORS
Mr. Samer Barakat Vice Chairperson for Administrative Affairs
Ms. Randa Sherif
Chairperson Office Manager
Ms. Sherine Reda
Admissions Manager
Ms. Aline Najirian
Public Relations
Dr. Mohamed Ayad
Transportation Manager
Mr. Mohamed Adel
Assistant Transportation Manager
Dr. Mona
School Physician
Dr. Hala kamal
Ms. Rasha El Gebaly
Accountant
Accountant
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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.
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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.
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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
[email protected] for further details.
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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
Tel
Office Manage
: 01026604040
Vice Chairperson for Educational Services Office
Ms. Nouran Magdy
Tel
Preschool
: 01028280827
E-mail :[email protected]
Ms. Mona Adra
Tel
Secretary
: 01020074064
E-mail : [email protected]
Key Stage 1 & 2
For Key Stage 1
Ghada Adel:
Y 6 & Key Stage 3
E-Mail: [email protected]
Ms. Sarah Mounir
Tel: 01011167454
Ms. Nessrine A. Ghany
For Y 4 & 5
Tel
Ms. Engy Hammam Tel:01011167450
: 01026603306
Email : [email protected]
Transportation
Dr. Mohamed. Ayad
IGCSE
Tel
Ms. Hala Nasha’t
Tel
Mr. Mohamed Adel
:01026603302
Tel
Email: [email protected]
: 01026603303
Health Services
Student Affairs
Dr. Mona El Sherbiny
Ms. Sherine Reda
Tel
:01002126685
:01027802489
Tel
:01028281182
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
[email protected]
www. niscl.com