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IGCSE

27/02/2024

EBIS SUPERINTENDENT LETTER

Dear EBIS Distinguished Students, Parents and Educators,
Our engagement of all stakeholders (parents, students, and educators) is the keystone in our journey of continuous improvement, and it is one of our main goals this year as a school and a system.
By the end of each semester our school leaders come together to discuss the school SWOT analysis, including the points of strength and the points that need reinforcement in order to achieve our ultimate goal of continuous improvement, this analysis is based on a lot of important factors including the results of parents, students and teachers’ surveys, some focus groups held with stakeholders, analysis of students’ academic and behavioral progress, and day to day observation by leaders and quality control teams .
Overall, the data collected was very positive. The points of strength kept from last year included the strong school unified educational system and communication policy, as well as our sincere focus and attention to students’ discipline and well-being.
The points that showed development this year included increased Students engagement in activities and trips, remarkable collaboration in decision-making across various extracurricular activities, and the improvement in high school student’s involvement in career pathway fairs and workshops. We are proud that EBIS stakeholders voiced such trust in the school system, its rich skill- based academic curricula, and its caring staff members, teachers and leaders
There was also enthusiasm amongst respondents regarding efforts to advance improvement in certain areas including:
- Enhance the structure and implementation of the Character-Building program.
- Enhance our school library as an important resource for students learning.
- Promote greater parents engagement and collaboration.
- implementation of 21 skills in most of the academic subjects.

Continuous assessment and refinement of strategies will indeed ensure meaningful progress. We believe that collaboration with our valued parents is key to achieving success in these endeavors.

Thank you for your continued trust and support in our school. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of our students and build a stronger educational community.

Yours Sincerely

Mrs.Mervat Bassiouni
Superintendent
The Egyptian Schools

IGCSE

10/12/2023

Dahab Trip-IG 2023

Dahab Trip

Dear IG Students and Parents,

We take the pleasure to announce that our school is organizing a trip for IG students to Dahab, which will be organized and supervised by professional leaders of scouting. Health, safety, and environment are considered the most important concerns for us. We believe that learning something comes through involvement not through being told or taught. Students will learn basic skills like Leadership, Decision making, Teamwork.

Date of the Trip	Wednesday,20^th of December-Sunday,24^th of December
Trip Fees	5500 LE
Hotel	DAHAB LAGOON CLUB
Deadline of Payment	Thursday, 14^th of December

Trip Itinerary:

Gathering at the administration gate at 11:00 pm and expected to arrive by 8:00 am .

DAY 1

ARRIVE IN DAHAB

DAHAB LAGOON HOTEL CHECK-IN

RE-ENERGIZE

HEADING TO LAGUNA BEACH

SPECIAL PICNIC

JOYFUL FLOATIES

ENJOY THE SUNSET

BACK TO HOTEL

DINNER

FREE MAMSHA TOUR

DAY 2

BREAKFAST

BLUE HOLE &ABU GALOUM TRIP EXTRA (500)

BACK TO HOTEL

DINNER

SNORKELING IN THE BLUE HOLE

A SHUTTLE BOAT TAKES US TO ABU GALOUM

ARRIVE IN ABU GALOUM

SNORKELING IN A COLLECTION OF CORAL REEFS

UNLIKE ANYWHERE

TAKE A BEDOUIN CAR

HEAD TO BLUE LAGUNA (SPOT IN ELITE CAMP)

STUNNING NATURAL SALTWATER POOL

SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINTOPS

BACK TO HOTEL

DINNER

DAY 3

BREAKFAST

YACHT FROM 9 AM-3 PM (EXTRA)

HEADING TO WADI OM GHOZLAN I

ENJOY THE BEST VIEW OF DAHAB

SPECIAL NIGHT AT WADI OM SMEIRA

BAKE A BEDOUIN BREAD WITH NUTELLA

SKY LANTERN

BACK TO HOTEL

DINNER

DAY 4

HORSE RIDE AT THE SUNRISE (EXTRA)

SAFARI (WADI GNAI) (EXTRA)

RETURN BACK TO THE HOTEL

BREAKFAST

CHECK-OUT

BACK TO OUR CITY AT 12:00 AM (Midday) and expected to be back to school by 9:00 pm

N.B

All activities are included in the trip fees except for

ABU GALOUM TRIP (500LE )

YACHT TRIP (600 LE)

HORSE RIDING (400 LE)

SAFARI (300 LE)

Please make sure to bring a copy of your ID (either card, Birth certificate or passport)

Buses will pick up the students from the administration gate at 11:00 pm

On Sunday, 24^th of December, you are kindly requested to collect students from school campus ON TIME, because the teachers in charge will not wait more than 30 minutes.

Students are allowed to bring their mobile phones; however, it is their own responsibility.

No Payment after deadline.

No refund for the trip fees after payment

All School rules applied

Kindly fill in below consent and send it back by maximum Thursday, 14^th of December

Trip Permission Slip

I grant permission for my son/ daughter _________________________ Class ________ to attend the ___________________ trip on

Parent Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________________

IGCSE

30/10/2023

Food safety and Nutrition event

Dear Parents,

We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to invite you to a special event focused on food safety and nutrition, which will be held at the school theater on Wednesday, September 27^th . This event aims to emphasize the importance of ensuring the safety of the food we consume and understanding the significance of proper nutrition.

The program for the event will cover various aspects related to food safety. We will discuss essential food safety terms, symptoms of food poisoning, and ways to protect yourself and your family from such incidents. Additionally, we will explore factors that contribute to protecting your food, Proper hand washing techniques will also be demonstrated, as this is a crucial step in preventing contamination.

Furthermore, we will address common mistakes often made in our oriental kitchen settings that can compromise food safety. By highlighting these errors, we aim to provide practical knowledge that can be applied in everyday cooking practices.

In addition to food safety, we understand the importance of proper nutrition for overall health and well-being. Therefore, a dedicated presentation on nutrition will be included in the program. This presentation will cover topics such as how to eat mindfully and how to compose your daily meal intake with major nutrients in mind.

We believe that attending this event will equip you with valuable knowledge and skills that can benefit both you and your family's health. It is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn together and create a safer environment when it comes to food preparation.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, 27^th of September

Year1-3: From 9:00 am -10:30 am.

Year 4-6: From 11:00 am-12:30 pm.

We look forward to welcoming you at this informative event. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Best regards,

School Administration

IGCSE

30/10/2023

EBIS Parents- Teachers Association

The Egyptian British International School
Parent Teacher Association
About the Parent Teacher Association
The EBIS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an active group of voluntary parents, teachers,
and trustees. Membership of the PTA is open to all parents of children attending EBIS. The only
other requirements are an interest in school activities, a willingness to attend meetings and
participate in discussions, and a commitment to the welfare of the EBIS family. The PTA
consists of 15 members representing KG, Elementary, Middle and High School, board of
trustees, in addition to teacher representatives and school Director. Elected members will
serve for a term of one year.
The PTA Mission
The mission of the PTA is to act as a sounding board and communication channel for the EBIS
community at large (parents, teachers, and students) in order to provide for the best interest of
its members in a constructive and effective manner.
The PTA believes
 successful education requires active participation among the school, the home and the
surrounding community; and
 the effective relationship between the education system and the community is
promoted through consultation, collaboration and open communication.
The objectives of the PTA are:
 to promote partnership between the school, its students, parents and the local
community
 to create interest in the school within the community
 to act in an advisory and support capacity in areas pertaining to fund raising and event
activities
 to identify and represent the views of parents on the quality of education provided by
the school and other matters affecting the education and welfare of the students
PTA Meetings
All parents are automatically members of the PTA, which means that they have the right to be
informed on, as well as to attend the regular PTA meetings. It is expected that parents
attending PTA meetings inform the President in writing of their intention to attend prior to the
meeting.
The PTA meets once per month during school months. The school Director and faculty
representatives are invited to participate at regularly scheduled meetings. For any vote of the
PTA to be considered valid and binding, seven members of the PTA shall be present. All
meeting minutes are accessible by all EBIS stakeholders via the school website.
The Egyptian British International School
The PTA consists of 15 board members:
 5 parents - representing Elementary and Middle School.
 5 trustees
 3 teachers
 School Director
 Events Coordinator
The President
The President represents the PTA. The position is voted for on an annual basis by the
representatives present at the first meeting. The President is responsible to:
 Act as liaison between parents and director / staff
 Coordinate with the vice on the agenda and meeting arrangements; review minutes
 Ensure time management and fair discussion during meetings
 Sum up issues, points and decisions and ensure decisions are carried out
The Vice- President
The vice-chair assists the chair in planning, conducting and concluding a meeting and may
assume the position of President if he/she is unable to continue.
Treasurer
 Initiate and organizes fundraising activities
 Keep budget for the PTA
Secretary
 Take minutes during the meeting and recording all decisions
 Mail minutes to all members and the website coordinator within a week-10 days after
the meeting
 Receive all of the association’s mail and directs mail to the appropriate individual
Ordinary Committee Members
Committee members have an important role to play alongside the officers of the PTA in
ensuring good communication with the rest of the school, encouraging participation and
enthusiasm for the events organized by the PTA.
 Work alongside the members, contributing ideas, helping to organize events or manage
smaller projects.
Procedures:
 Send all parents and teachers a PTA volunteer form
 Parent and Teacher Nominations are submitted to the school
 Nominee speeches and board elections to take place at initial meeting called by Director

IGCSE

30/10/2023

ELS CHARITY – Introduction to Charity Campaigns 23-24

ELS CHARITY – Introduction to Charity Campaigns 23-24

At the Egyptian Schools we believe in having an active role in the community. Since our mission & vision is teaching for life, our Helping Hands Charity Campaigns are designed to incorporate elements that would implement and enhance students life skills and the 6 keys.

With a focus on citizenship, these campaigns grow within our students respect for differences, empathy and awareness of surroundings, responsibility towards community, and an understanding of the concept of giving back, creating the cornerstones of a good citizen.

Through organized charity and community service programs our students' learning includes but is not limited to:

- teamwork, project management & decision making

- critical thinking and reasoning

- fundraising & marketing

- public speaking and presentation skills

This is of course in addition to instilling the core sense of responsibility for those less fortunate than themselves in the community.

Each of the Egyptian Schools’ Helping Hands campaigns is student run and guided by mentor teachers and staff.

The following are the 7 campaigns for the 2023-24 academic year.

1) Donate to Educate (October- December)

This campaign aims to raise money for governmental students in the surrounding area to pay to sit for government exams. Last year we surpassed our target by more than double and were able to pay for 425 students. This year we aim to help 500 students and this year we have added a special garage sale to be help even more!! Students from grades 5,6 and 7 will lead this campaign.

2) ELS Foster (Ongoing Process)

ELS will be responsible for specific orphanages within the vicinity of each campus. Students from grades 10 and 11 will lead the Egyptian Schools community in working together to meet their needs through visits, activities, donations and fundraising. We look forward to our groundbreaking Foster Iftar in Ramadan!

3) Dolab el- Kheir (November -December)

The Egyptian Schools community will donate packaged clothing and blankets to various local orphanages as well as Masr El Kheir. Students help to organize, package and deliver the donations ensuring ways to make others happy. Grade 8 students will lead this amazing program targeting to collect and distribute 2500 pieces.

4) Kolena Mesa7araty (December through March)

This is a grand scale Ramadan bag campaign that targets specific rural areas. Students collect donations, buy items in bulk, and the entire school community helps pack and distribute the bags. With increasing costs we commit to meet a target of 1500 bags and have added donation of food items to our program. High school students from grades 10, 11, and 12 will lead the school community in this endeavor.

5) Carnival (March)

Students literally work to raise money for this campaign. Via a weekly school canteen students plan, fundraiser for, and produce their own play. Additionally grade 9 students organize an annual themed carnival. All profit from the plays and carnival are donated 100% to the entity chosen which will be announced later.

6) Family Day (December)

Following in the footsteps of their grade 9 peers, grades 5 & 6 are the organizers of this amazing family event that includes a marathon, sports tournaments, student shows and a bazaar. Elementary families from all branches join in creating core memories and contributing to charity!

7) Community Service (Ongoing process)

In addition to charity, each individual school is committed to various community service activities designed to engage students in interactive activities that go beyond money collection. You will receive more elaboration on these activities.

Note the timeline of the projects above and mark them on your calendars. Together, the Egyptian Schools Helping Hands community can make a tremendous change.

New Cairo Campus
International KG1 / Foundation Stage 1 (EAIS & EBIS)	November 12, 2023
EAIS / EBIS Transfers (KG2 through all stages)	December 1, 2023

October Campus
International KG1 / Foundation Stage 1 (EAIS & EBIS)	November 12, 2023
EAIS / EBIS Transfers (KG2 through all stages)	November 19, 2023

Sherouk Campus
International KG1 & KG2 / Foundation Stage 1 (EAIS & EBIS)	November 5, 2023
Year 1-7, 9, 10, 11 (EBIS only)	November 5, 2023

Nasr City

New Cairo

6th October

El Shorouk

Roots & Wings preschool

ELS – Nasr City

ELS – New Cairo School

EAIS – New Cairo

EBIS – New Cairo

ELS – 6th october

EAIS – 6th of october

EBIS – 6th of october

EAIS – El Shorouk

EBIS – El Shorouk

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