NBIS Gazette 2 0 1 6 - 1 7 N E W S L E T T E R # 1

Celebrating 20

Nefertari British International School

Nefertari opened its doors in August, 1996 with a large number of students from K up to 3rd Secondary, and a very selective team of educators led by Mrs. Nadia Hafez.

Nefertari has always had its own ethos reinforced by a set of shared values and well defined guiding statements (mission and vision).

Following the Language School, Nefertari American International School;

Nefertari British International School; College International de Nefertari ;

Nefertari Deutsche Internationale Schule and Nefertari IB opened their doors.

In 20 years, there are OVER 8000 Nefertari alumni. Many of them have become prominent characters in the local as well as global societies.

We take pride in the Nefertarians who joined the teaching staff and proved to be the best quality of teachers as they have been equipped with the sense of responsibility needed for life-long learning and we also take pride in the Nefertarians who came back as parents.

We will post the details of the celebration to our website. Mark your

calendars accordingly!!!

Welcome Back

Parents & Students

Welcome New

Staff

School Day &

Timetable

NBIS

News

Professional

Development

Class of

2016

Trips & Activities

School Pol-

icies

NBIS

Administration

Nefertari International

School

is celebrating its

20th anniversary

P A G E 2

NEW MEMBERS

We are glad to welcome all the new staff members that joined

the NBIS family as well as those who have assumed new posts wishing

all those who have left the best of luck!

N B I S G A Z E T T E

We, the NBIS staff and administration, are happy to welcome you to another exciting year at NBIS! We hope you have all had a wonderful summer and ready to begin the new school year. We are looking forward to a fruitful and productive partnership with you to ensure our students can achieve their highest potential. As we are trying to keep improving; new very experienced teachers have joined us ready to make more positive contributions to the school. A very warm welcome to the students who have joined NBIS this year. We are sure you will settle in and be part of the family quickly.. We are always proud of our students!!

School Day & Timetable

NBIS day starts at 7:10 a.m. till 2:45 p.m. School gates will close at 7:15 sharp. Late students

will be admitted to school through the main reception according to the late arrival policy stated

in the Student-Handbook.

NBIS timetable consists of 6 lessons and a break, each is 60 minutes.

Give Your Used Things A Second Chance!

Walk around your home and collect items you and your family no longer need ,

however are still in good shape,— that shirt that’s been hanging in the back

of your closet for three years, the school bag that you are no longer using, the

pair of trousers that has outgrown, etc. Get those items to school (clean and

ironed) as we will always be carrying out garage sales for the school workers and Da-

das . All items will be sold at one unified price, L.E. 5 and the revenue will be donated for

charity.

Donating items that are in very good working conditions, contain all of their pieces and parts, and are free of stains and rips is

the best way to ensure that your goods do the most good. YOU CAN ALWAYS USE YOUR OLD THINGS TO RENEW

SMILES ON FACES.

P A G E 3 N E W S L E T T E R # 1

Nefertari International Schools has been authorized as an IB World School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students from Nefertari will join others in the in the greater Cairo community, studying the IB Diploma Programme in 2016 and beyond, and millions of others educated by the IB since it was founded nearly 50 years ago. For further information, please visit http://www.niscl.net/NPIB

NBIS & NAIS are now CIS Members

I n order for an international school to become a member in the CIS, it must go through a strict

inspection process which finally proves that the quality of education offered, satisfactorily meets the international standards. Last year, NBIS & NAIS went through this strict inspection. Mr. Christopher Maggio, CIS SSEO, left no stone unturned by visiting classrooms, holding discussions with parents, students, staff members, administrators and the school leadership team. In addition, Mr. Maggio closely inspected all of the school’s administrative and financial documents to gain a broad view of the school’s operation as a whole. One of the major aspects of the inspection was to make sure that the school is highly effective in meeting the goals of its guiding statements (mission and vision). On 10th December, 2015, NBIS received an outstanding report from the CIS which emphatically stat-ed that NBIS is an exceptional school. We would like to share extracts from this report: “Many of the parents and students found it hard to think of anything they would change in the school to make it better.” “Students of the NBIS expressed that they feel school is their second home and their learning and well-being is the top priority of their teachers.” We are all extremely proud of this achievement and would like to thank all of the parents who participated in assessing the school.

Nefertari is a distinguished educational organisation, this means that we will not relax and have enough of what we already have. We will continue to move forward, ensuring that our goals are always buoyed.

P A G E 4

N B I S G A Z E T T E

The axis of NIS philosophy is that the educational process is not about teaching, but about learning. We have a responsibility to ensure a successful education experience for every child in our school community and enable our staff to develop the knowledge and skills they need to address students’ learning challenges. Thus, school-based professional development workshops were attended by NBIS teachers before the students arrive. The workshops were about:

Flipped Classes Time Management Strategies of Effective Teaching

School camp is a fantastic opportunity for children to develop new skills, friendships and interests. Students of Y 5, 6 & 7 had the ultimate fun challenge away from the curriculum and out of the classroom doing sports and recreating. They had an experience that would last a lifetime of spending the night at school. At camp, students had the opportunity to learn about acceptance, caring, independence, and decision making by connecting with students they don’t regularly talk with at school.

To our dear graduates, Pease follow your passion, stay true to yourselves, share your sparkle wherever you are and what is more important is make a difference in the world around you.

P A G E 5 N E W S L E T T E R # 1

P A G E 6

N B I S G A Z E T T E

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)

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.

School uniform must be fully worn and respected on all school

days. No track trousers or sweat pants are allowed

(Refer to the Student Handbook – Dress Code– P. 20)

School activities will start after the Eid Vacation.

You will receive a special circular explaining the

activities and houses system for this scholastic

year.

It’s important for parents to understand the numerous elements of their children’s journey at NBIS. One of the key documents that outlines the student experience is the Student Handbook. 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. The Student Handbook is only available online and can be accessed by student and parents alike, at www.niscl.com/NBIS//NBISStHndbk.

P A G E 7 N E W S L E T T E R # 1

Chairperson Mrs. Nadia Hafez

Chairperson Office Manager Ms. Randa Acar

Vice Chairperson

Mrs. Inas Imam

Secretary Ms. Nouran Magdy

Preschool

Mrs. Mona Adra Headmistress Ms. Heba Zayadi Coordinator Ms. Nanees Mostafa Coordinator

Key Stage 1,2

Mrs. Ghada Adel Headmistress Ms. Sarah Mounir Coordinator Y 1,2,3 Ms. Amal Hosny Coordinator Y 4,5

Y 6 & Key Stage 3

Mrs. Nessrine A. Ghany Headmistress Ms. Nora Soby Y 6,7 D.H. Mr. Ahmed A. Halim Coordinator Y 8,9

IGCSE/ AL/ AS

Mrs. Hala Nashat Headmistress Ms. Raneen Ahmed IGCSE Deputy Ms. Eman Hamdy IGCSE Assistant Ms. Sally El Shafie IGCSE Assistant Mr. Girgis Fahim IGCSE Assistant Mr. Mohamed Mounir Coordinator Mr. Mohamed El Gammal Coordinator Mr. Emad Mahmoud Coordinator

ADMINISTRATORS

Mr. Samer Barakat Vice Chairperson for Administrative Affairs Dr. Farouk Gomaa NIS Financial

Ms. Sherine Reda St. Aff. & Admissions Manager Ms. Aline Najirian Public Relations

Dr. Mohamed Ayad Transportation

Mr. Mohamed Adel Transportation A. Manager

Ms. Dalal Shawky School Admin. Manager

Dr. Mona Hassan School Dr. Hala Kamal School

School

MEDIA & IT Mr. Sayed El Shobokshy

Mr. Tamer

Mr. Ihab Sabry

Ms. Hayley Clements Literacy & S.S. Key Stage 1 Ms. Heba Mohammed Literacy Key Stage 2 Ms. Nessrine A. Ghany English Key Stage 3 Ms. Manal A. Latif Numeracy– Y 1—7 Ms. Manar Saad Numeracy– Y 8—9 Ms. Asmaa’ Mubarak Science– Y 1—9 Ms. Manal Galal French Lang. - Y 2—9 Mr. Rania Mahmoud German Lang.- Y2—9 Ms. Mai El Awadi English Social Studies– Y 3—9 Mr. Talal Mohamed Arabic Lang. Key Stage 1,2 Ms. Samah Amin Arabic Lang. Y6 & Key Stage 3 Ms. Marian Bible Studies-Y 1—9 Mr. Hossam Hassan Arabic Social Studies -Y 4—9 Mr. Mohamed Fahham Physical Education– Y 1—9 Ms. Mai Hamdi Art– Y 1—8 Ms. Nahed Fouad Music– Y 1—8 Ms. Heba Sorour Computer– Y 1—5

Mrs. Nadia Hafez Ms. Randa Acar

NIS Chairperson Office Manage

Tel : 01026604040 E-mail : nhafez@niscl.com

Vice Chairperson for Academic Affairs

Mrs. Inas Imam

Ms. Nouran Magdy Secretary

Tel : 01028280827

E-mail:inas@niscl.com

Preschool

Tel : 01020074064

E-mail : monaa@niscl.com

Y 1, 2 & 3 Tel: 01011167454

Y 4 & 5 Tel:01011167450

Email: Ghadel@niscl.com

Key Stage 1 & 2

Y 8-9 Tel : 01026603306 Y 6-7 Tel : 01 028280826 Email : nisreena@niscl.com nessrghany@gmail.com

Y 6 & Key Stage 3

IGCSE/AL/AS

Tel :01026603302

Email: halanashaat@hotmail.com

Tel :01002126685

Transportation Services

Tel :01028281182

Health Services Student Affairs

Tel :01027802489

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

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