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Dec 13th, 2024 / ISSUE #16
WHOLE SCHOOL
Message from the Head of School
Dear IICS Community,
As we approach the end of term, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each member of our parents, students, faculty and staff. Your hard work, dedication, and support have been instrumental in making this term a success.
As we prepare to embark on a well-deserved three-week winter break, I encourage everyone to take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the festive season with family and friends. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our achievements and look forward to the new year ahead.
I wish you all a joyful holiday filled with warmth and happiness. I look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 6th, refreshed and ready for another exciting term.
Happy Holidays!
Warm regards,
Nicolaas Mostert
Head of School
Re-enrollment for SY 2025-26
Dear Parents,
As we begin preparations for the 2025-26 academic year, we kindly ask for your support in helping us plan effectively. Knowing the approximate number of returning students will enable us to allocate resources, hire staff, and ensure we provide the best possible educational experience for our students. At this stage, we ask you to share your intentions for the next academic year by completing a very short survey, even if you are currently undecided. Please click here to fill out the survey, which will remain open until Friday, January 17th, 2025.
If your family has siblings who are considering joining IICS for the new academic year, we kindly ask you to indicate this in the survey so that we can reserve their places accordingly. Please note that this is not a formal confirmation. In March 2025, we will request your final decision regarding the re-enrollment of your child(ren) for the upcoming academic year.
We truly appreciate your continued support and involvement in the IICS community. Should you encounter any issues or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
Kind regards,
Zeliha OZTURK
Director of Admissions
Dear Parents,
This is a friendly reminder that the survey link for our annual Parent Climate Survey will close after midnight today. We encourage you to take a few moments to participate, as your feedback is invaluable to us. The survey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is completely confidential.
Thank you for your continued support and input.
To access the school's Google Calendar, please visit Google Calendar.
You can review the calendar for SY 2025-26 here.
Dec 14 - Jan 5: Winter Break
Monday, Jan 6: School Resumes
Wednesday, Jan 8: Professional Development Day for Teachers (Early Dismissal for students @ 13:00, both campuses)
Monday, Jan 13: Primary CCA Season 3 Starts
Jan 22-24: Secondary Winter Art & Design Showcase
Jan 24-25: TISL HS Basketball Tournament @ IICS
Friday, Jan 24: Secondary Semester 1 Ends
Monday, Jan 27: Secondary Semester 2 Begins
Jan 30-Feb 2: CEESA HS Knowledge Bowl @ Tirana
Friday, Jan 31: PYP Reports Published
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
For any questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Figen Underdown, our Board Secretary, at boardsecretary@iics.k12.tr. She will be happy to assist you with any inquiries. More information can be found in the Community Portal
CELEBRATIONS
MS/HS Speech & Debate
MS/HS Speech & Debate
From Warsaw to Bakü, our speech and debate stars are shining bright! 🌟✨ Proud of our teams for taking the stage and making us proud! Your hard work, critical thinking, and laughter make every moment worthwhile. Thank you for being the heart of our team! 💖🎤🌟🐬❤️
HS/MS Speech and debate .movWho We Are
Who We Are
As our Grade 4 students reflect on their personal journeys in the 'Who We Are' unit, we celebrate the vibrant identities that emerge from their inquiries. Together, we honour the experiences that shape us. 🐬🌍🌟❤️
Grade 4 who we are exhibitonJolabokaflod
What better way to celebrate Jolabokaflod than with books, hot chocolate, and cookies? Our Hisar and Marmara campuses are filled with festive cheer and literary delight. Join us in embracing the joy of reading! ☕📚🍪❤️🐬
Happy Jolabokaflod Senior Winter Lunch
Senior Winter Lunch
Gathering to celebrate the season of togetherness at our Senior Winter Lunch! 🌟❄️ Filled with laughter, love, and lasting memories. Here’s to a wonderful winter break ahead! 🐬❄️❤️
Senior winter lunch.mp4STUCO Talent Show
STUCO Talent Show
Introducing the next generation of stars! 🌟 The So Fetch understudy production showcases our talented individuals ready to captivate and inspire. Let's celebrate their remarkable performances! 🎭✨🐬❤️
Secondary Talent Show and So Fetch UnderstudyHisar Campfire
Fire up your evening! 🔥✨ It's time for stories, laughter, and delicious marshmallows at the Hisar Campus fire pit! Bring your friends and let’s make some magical memories! 🍢🐬❤️
Hisar Campfire.mp4Winter Show Case
Winter Show Case
Where creativity meets the spotlight! 🌟✨ Our talented students are not just performers, but artists in every sense. Check out their stunning self-crafted masks that bring magic to the stage! 🎭💖 🐬
Secondary winter showcase.movPrimary Winter Sing Along & Holiday Spirit Day
Primary Winter Sing Along & Holiday Spirit Day
Warm hearts and delicious cocoa! Our students brought the magic of the season to life with their voices! . ❄️🎤🐬❤️
Primary winter sing a long and holiday spirit.movPRIMARY SCHOOL
For more up-to-date Calendar information, please see the IICS Google Community Calendar
SECONDARY SCHOOL
PTA
HEADING HOME? BRING BACK SOMETHING SPECIAL!
Dear Parents,
IICS International Day – a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our community – will take place on 24 May 2025.
If you’re travelling back to your home country, please bring along special food products, handmade items, traditional wear, flags, or anything else that would proudly represent your culture and country on the International Day.
You can also bring arts and crafts materials for creating items like Korean calligraphy bookmarks, Japanese origami, African masks, or Mexican piñatas; you can perhaps even organize mini workshops for those who wish to learn how to…
Please also consider bringing items made in your country that can be donated for the raffle baskets on the Day.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to share the richness of your culture with our community. With your participation, it will become even more vibrant!
If you have any questions about what to bring please feel free to contact ptaintlday@iics.k12.tr
Thank you in advance, and we wish you a joyful holiday season.
PTA International Day Team
PTA Contact Emails
Ebru Dorman, President: ptapresident@iics.k12.tr
Ozge Araya Goncalves, VP Hisar Campus: ptavphisar@iics.k12.tr
Natalia Puscasu- Eftodi, VP Marmara Campus and PTA Parents Relations Rep: ptavpmarmara@iics.k12.tr ; ptapr@iics.k12.tr
Darima Dimchikova, Secretary: ptasecretary@iics.k12.tr
Lubna Taher, Primary Representative Hisar: ptaprimaryrephisar@iics.k12.tr
Stephanie Pigino, Secondary Rep. Marmara Campus: ptasecondaryrep@iics.k12.tr
Olena Guteneva, Treasurer: ptatreasurer@iics.k12.tr
Jua Michelle Kim, Welcome Committee Rep: ptawelcome@iics.k12.tr
Senem Tanberk Haznedaroglu, International Day Rep: ptaintlday@iics.k12.tr
Raisa Bejtovic, Food Committee Rep: ptafoodcommittee@iics.k12.tr
Ayse El Suudi, Tours and Cooking Coordinator: ptatours@iics.k12.tr
Vani Munian, Booster Club Coordinator: ptabooster@iics.k12.tr
Patty Liddle, Book Swap Coordinator: ptabookswap@iics.k12.tr
Jessica Carmikli, Charities and Golf Tournament Coordinator: ptacharities@ iics.k12.tr
Aghigh Karamzadeh, Digital Content Coordinator: ptadigitalcontent@iics.k12.tr
WHO TO CONTACT
Nicolaas Mostert, Head of School, (whole school) ext:118
Figen Underdown, Executive Assistant to the HoS & Board Secretary (Head of School and Board of Trustees contact) ext: 113
Greta Hazlett, Primary Principal (Primary school related) ext: 202
Sare Sahin, Primary Principal Assistant (Marmara Primary students' absences) ext: 205
Alexis Redmond, Primary Vice Principal (Hisar Campus related)
Ayse Ozdemir, Hisar Office Manager, (Hisar students' absences)
Aaron Kane, Secondary Principal (Secondary school related) ext: 408
Omer Kipmen, Secondary Vice Principal (Secondary school related) ext: 408
Nagihan Yalman, Secondary Principal Assistant (Secondary students' absences) ext: 203
Zeliha Ozturk, Director of Admissions (Enrollment, student certificate) ext: 215
Eser Romano, Operations Coordinator (Tuition fee collection) ext: 122
Ivan Atanaskovic, Director of Athletics & Activities (Athletics and Activities) ext: 206
Serpil Celebi, Nurse (Health related @ Marmara) ext: 112
Cemre Demir, Nurse, (Health related @ Hisar)
Alp Bahadir, Gursel Bus Service Rep. (Transportation) +90 536 599 4468
Hisar Campus Phone: + 90 212 287 2770
Marmara Campus Phone: +90 212 857 8264
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