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March 14th / ISSUE #25
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.
Monday, March 17: Secondary Spring Season Starts
Wednesday March 19: Secondary Winter Season Awards Assembly
Mar 17-21: IB Visual Arts Exhibition
Mar 24-28: Primary Art Exhibition @ Marmara (Main Foyer)
Thursday, March 27: Primary Student Led Conferences @ Marmara
Friday, March 28: Primary Student Led Conferences @ Hisar
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
Hisar Open Assembly
Hisar Open Assembly
🌟 Witnessing the brilliance of our students at the Hisar Primary Assembly! Their talent in singing, chair-building, and dancing illuminated the stage with confidence and creativity 🌟👏
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Show-and-Shine
🌟 Today was all about shining bright! Our Grade 1 stars showcased their favourite treasures, reminding us that curiosity and creativity go hand in hand! ✨💖
Grade 1 show and tell.movLaw of Conservation of Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
Watch out, world! Our Grade 7 students are experimenting with the Law of Conservation of Energy. Diving into the world of energy! 🌍💥 Observing how our tennis ball dances between potential and kinetic energy. Why doesn't it reach its peak again? Let’s ponder this together! 🤔🎾
Tennis ball experimentLittle Riders
Little Riders
Little hands, big hearts! 💖 Our young riders are embracing the joy of horseback riding and creating unforgettable moments! 🐎
Horseback RidingDP Art Exhibition
DP Art Exhibition
🎨 Bravo to our talented DP students for an amazing Art Exhibition! 🌈 Our Grade 11 artists truly brought the artwork to life with their insightful discussions and creative explorations! 💡🙌
DP Art ExhibitionPRIMARY SCHOOL
Note: While there is no school on this day, students attend the session with you at their appointed time at school.)
For more up-to-date Calendar information, please see the IICS Google Community Calendar
SECONDARY SCHOOL
PTA
Dear Families,
How about joining us for a fantastic activity for the whole family on Wednesday, 2nd of April which is Professional Development day (no school for students). Together, we can explore Miniatürk and the Digital Experience Center in the Golden Horn region of Istanbul.
Miniatürk is a miniature show-model of Türkiye, with 61 models from Istanbul, 64 from Anatolia and 14 from Ottoman territory outside of Türkiye, that were selected among thousands of architectural monuments based on their reputation. All models are 1/25 of the real size.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Digital Experience Museum, offering 3D and 4D experiences, promises a new story and adventure with each visit, allowing visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore the enchanting world of art and technology and unleash their creativity.
Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Meeting Time and Point: 10:30- Miniatürk Ticket Office
Ticket Prices:
For Miniatürk:
Adults 350TL (Indoor and Outdoor Exhibitions), Students 115TL
Adults 250 TL (Outdoor Exhibitions Only), Students 75TL
For the Digital Experience Center:
Adults 250TL, Students 75TL
The deadline to sign up is 30th of March, and to make the payment is 1st of April. Additional details will be shared by WhatsApp.
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
Mayada Elsabah, 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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