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May 9th / ISSUE #31
WHOLE SCHOOL
IICS INTERNATIONAL DAY
Saturday 24 May, 9.30 - 14.30
We invite the IICS community, encompassing students, parents, family members, and staff, to join us for a day of unity as we celebrate our cultural diversity. This event promises a delightful experience with our vibrant flag parade, a variety of country and regional booths with food and cultural displays, mini performances from our students, parents and staff, engaging activities, a national basket raffle, and surprise gifts.
FLAG PARADE
This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to proudly represent their country and showcase our rich cultural heritage. Please find the link to the flag parade registration here and kindly ensure that you fill it in by Friday May 16th at the latest.
TRANSPORTATION SIGN UP FOR PARENTS
We are pleased to announce that we are offering a school bus service for our parents and students who require transportation. If you wish to utilize the school service bus, please complete this form by Wednesday, May 21st at the latest. This will enable our transportation department to make the necessary arrangements. The departure time from your chosen pick-up point will be communicated to you by Mr. Alp. Please note that buses will leave the Marmara Campus shortly after the event, at approximately 14:30. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Alp at gurseltur@iics.k12.tr.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
• 9.30 Gates open to guests
• 10.00-10.15 Opening speech
• 10.15-11.00 Flag parade
• 10.30 Tastes of Nations - food sampling opens
• 11.00-11.45 Cultural Performing Arts - Secondary students
• 11.45-12.15 Raffle
• 12.30-13.15 Cultural Performing Arts - Primary students & Family Members
• 13.15-13.45 International Fashion Show
• 14.00-14.15 Closing speech
• 14.30 Bus departures
REFLECTING ON THE JOY OF LAST YEAR'S INTERNATIONAL DAY!
mini clip 1 min 30 sec.mp4Let's come together once more to celebrate the diversity and unity of our IICS Community. Excited for more memories!
International Day tickets are now available for pre-sale. We will also have country baskets raffle with goodies and souvenirs from different regions, for which you can buy as many raffle tickets as you wish.
Hisar parents can contact Ayşe Hanım to purchase the tickets. Marmara parents can send or drop off an envelope with cash to the PTA volunteers, Primary room teachers or the Reception. Please write your name, Grade, WhatsApp number, number of entry tickets and number of additional raffle tickets on the envelope. The tickets will be sent back to you with your child. Looking forward to celebrating our most amazing community event together!
IICS Emergency Procedures
Dear IICS Community,
In recent weeks, we have received several inquiries regarding our emergency procedures and protocols at IICS. We want to reassure you that we are committed to the safety and well-being of our community.
Both of our campuses are well-equipped with essential supplies, including water, food, tents, sleeping bags, and medical equipment, to support our students and staff for a duration of 3-5 days in the event of an emergency.
Additionally, we have included important transportation information below from Gursel, our transportation company. You can also review our emergency procedures for both campuses.
Thank you for your continued support. We wish you a fantastic weekend filled with quality time with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Nicolaas Mostert
Head of School
Transportation Emergency Procedures
Transportation Emergency Procedures
GURSEL is pleased to provide the IICS community with high-quality transportation. IICS Transportation Coordinator, Mr. Bedirhan Dere, is on-site at Marmara and may be contacted either personally or by phone to answer any questions or provide information. Read more..
The Emergency Transportation Flow Chart can be found here.
Hisar Campus
Hisar Campus
Marmara Campus
Marmara Campus
Street Animal Photography Competition
The Animal Welfare Group is hosting a Street Cat & Dog Photo Competition to raise awareness about the current situation in Turkey, especially related to street dogs. Any member of the IICS community can submit up to five entries (free of charge) using this Google Form. You will find detailed information on the form.
The photos that receive the most votes will be exhibited on International Day, and the top 3 contestants will receive a prize.
Deadline for Submissions: Monday, May 12th, 2025
Handmade Items for Sale on International Day!
Don’t miss your chance to buy one-of-a-kind handmade items at the Animal Welfare Stall on International Day! There will be a selection of hand painted pictures and flower pots, professionally framed hand stitched works of art, key chains, bookmarks, bracelets, and even pouches for the Tooth Fairy!.
All proceeds will go to helping the street dogs and cats with medical costs, sterilizations, and food so don’t forget to bring your money!
Parent Discussion Group: Exploring the Netflix Series ‘Adolescence’
Parent Discussion Group: Exploring the Netflix Series ‘Adolescence’
As you may know, Netflix has recently released the four-part limited series entitled “Adolescence”, which centers around the aftermath of a shocking act of violence and how it affects a school, a community, and a family. This powerful show explores the ups and downs of teenage life—from identity and mental health to friendships and family relationships.
If you haven't had the opportunity to see the show yet, here is some information that can give you an insight into the British drama, bringing attention to the challenges of young people and the influence of social media on their development: Everything you need to know about "Adolescence"
We would like to invite all parents to join an upcoming on-line discussion group focused on the popular Netflix series. We believe it’s important to create space for open dialogue about the issues our teens are facing. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, share perspectives, and reflect on how we can best support our children through these formative years.
Discussion Details:
Date: 20th of May 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: On-line Google Meet Link
Hosted by: Brenda St.George, Milena Stamenkovic, Secondary School Counselors
This session will use themes from the series to spark meaningful conversations around the emotional, social, and mental health challenges teens face today. Let’s come together to listen, learn, and support each other as a parent community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Secondary Counseling Department
May 8-11: CEESA MS Boys Volleyball Tournament in Sofia
May 8-11: CEESA MS Girls Volleyball Tournament in Belgrade
Friday, May 9: Grade 3 Sleepover
Thursday, May 13: Grade 8 Community Project Exhibition
Wednesday, May 14: Primary Spring Music Concert
May 15-18: CEESA HS Boys Volleyball Tournament in Vilnius
May 16-17: CEESA HS Girls Volleyball Tournament at IICS
Friday, May 16: Secondary Spring Season Ends
Monday, May 19: Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day - No School
Wednesday, May 21: Spring Season Awards Assembly
Thursday, May 22: Primary Sports - Football Ends
Friday, May 23: Primary CCA Season 5 Ends
Saturday, May 24: International Day
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
Congratulations Lucia!!!!!!!
Congratulations Lucia!!!!!!!
Proud to share that Lucia Kirmizi Marmolejo, our talented Grade 5 pianist, showcased her incredible skills at the 2025 IPPA international piano competition in Ankara this weekend. 🎹🥈 A well-deserved silver medal for her outstanding performance!
Lucia's performance.mp4
PYP Exhibition
PYP Exhibition
Witnessing our Grade 5 students showcase their passions at PYPX is a true testament to the power of meaningful learning. Their confidence and purpose inspire us all! 🌟🐬
Watching our Grade 5 students present their passions with confidence and purpose at PYPX —this is what meaningful learning looks like! #iics #iicsdolphins #iics1911 #istanbulinternationalcommunityschool #iicssince1911 #trulyinternationa.mp4TISL Champions!!!!
TISL Champions!!!!
🌟 A monumental weekend for our HS Girls Volleyball team as they DOMINATED the TISL Tournament! Their heart and hard work have truly paid off. Here’s to our champions! 💪🐬
TISL CHAMPIONS!TISL HS Boys Volleyball
TISL HS Boys Volleyball
Home court vibes and full hearts! 🏐✨ Thrilled to host the TISL Volleyball Tournament this year, where our boys brought the energy and made memories that will last a lifetime. Go Dolphins! 🐬
TISL BOYSHipHop Workshop
HipHop Workshop
When the beats drop and the verses flow, you know it’s a vibe! 🎶🔥 Shoutout to everyone who brought their A-game at the French hip-hop workshop with the incredible Webster Aly Ndiaye! Who left you speechless? 😎🎤
Students brought the heat at the French hip-hop workshop with Canadian rap star Webster Aly Ndiaye — bars were dropped, beats were fire, and the competition to claim best verse was next level! Who do you think had the best verse #iics.mp4EY 5 Assembly
EY 5 Assembly
A huge round of applause for our amazing EY5 stars! 🌟 Your assembly was a true masterpiece! 🎉✨
PRIMARY SCHOOL
We are delighted to invite you to our Primary Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 14th at 9:00 am, taking place at the Marmara Campus Theater. Our young musicians have been working with joy and dedication to prepare an exciting program, and we can’t wait to share it with you!
Who is Performing?
All Early Years and Primary School classes will perform as groups.
Early Years classes will each present one performance.
Grades 1–5 will present one or two performances per class.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
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
Mayada Elsabah, International Day Committee: 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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