Feb 14th / ISSUE #22
WHOLE SCHOOL
Belonging & Well-Being Parent Online Workshop - NEW DATE!
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce the new date for the parent session with Dominique Smith, an expert consultant on the topics of well-being and belonging. The session will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
Please see the event details below:
We hope you can join us for this important and engaging discussion. Your participation and insights are a vital part of our collective efforts to build a thriving and inclusive school community.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Nicolaas Mostert,
Head of School
To access the school's Google Calendar, please visit Google Calendar.
Friday, Feb 14: Senior Lunch
Primary CCA Season 3 Ends
Grade 12 Curriculum Finished
Feb 15-23: February Break (No School)
Feb 27-Mar 2: MS Girls Basketball @ Baku
Mar 5-9: CEESA HS Girls Basketball @ Sofia
Mar 6-9: CEESA HS Boys Basketball @ IICS
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
Ankara, we came, we played, and we conquered! Huge shoutout to our MS Girls' Basketball Team for showing us how hard work pays off! 💪💙🐬
With every dribble and every cheer, our MS Boys' Basketball Team showed the true meaning of passion! 🏀💥 Congratulations, dolphins, on a fantastic journey in Ankara! 🐬👏
Who knew math could be this much fun? 🎊📊 Our dolphins dazzled in Bucharest, solving equations and creating epic memories together! 🐬💖
A day filled with pride and excitement at the MYP Exhibition! 🎉 Our talented Grade 10 students impressed us all with their hard work, and the engagement from parents and students made it even more special. Here’s to celebrating success! 🌟🐬
Collaboration is key to student success! 🌈 Yesterday, we met with parents of the Class of 2027 to discuss the importance of high school pathways and preparing for the future. Together, we’re committed to guiding our students every step of the way! 📚✨
Whipping up some guacamole magic in Grade 11! Who's ready to dip? 🥑✨
🇹🇷✨ Step into the heart of Turkey with our talented Grade 8 students! From 3D masterpieces to captivating presentations, they're ready to showcase the beauty and culture of this incredible country. Join us for a journey through vibrant cities and rich heritage! 🌆❤️
We’re not just 100 days older, we’re 100 days smarter! 🎉💡 Celebrating with fitness fun and writing letters to our future selves. Here’s to all the amazing memories in Grade 1! 💌
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Please read more about the upcoming March Student Led Conferences HERE.
Primary Families - Save the Date!
If your child is interested in participating, please encourage them to sign-up for auditions with their music teacher!
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Good food, great friends, and cherished memories! 🥰 Join us as we honour the incredible friendships that light up our lives. 🌟🎉❤️
PTA
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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