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Nov 7th, 2025 / ISSUE #10
WHOLE SCHOOL
Dear IICS Community,
What an incredible day we shared at IICS’s very first Fall Festival and Fun Run! The event was a wonderful celebration of community spirit, filled with energy, laughter, and creativity from start to finish.
A heartfelt thank you to Jessica Carmikli, our PTA President, and the entire PTA team for their tremendous dedication and countless hours of planning that made this inaugural event possible. Your efforts brought our community together in such a meaningful and memorable way.
We are also deeply grateful to Mr. Ivan and the Athletics Department for organizing the Fun Run, which added so much excitement to the day. And a special thank you to Mr. Bogachan and his entire team, including our technical, security, cleaning, and catering staff, who's behind-the-scenes work ensured everything ran smoothly.
Of course, the biggest thank you goes to our students, parents, and teachers for your creativity, enthusiasm, and amazing Halloween-themed booths and costumes. The decorations were truly spectacular and captured the joyful spirit of the occasion.
We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our sponsors. Without your generous support, this event would not have been possible. Your continued commitment to our school community allows us to create experiences like this that bring everyone together and strengthen our shared spirit.
We cannot wait to see the same energy and community spirit at our next big event, International Day, taking place in May 2026. Get ready to join in, support, and celebrate our vibrant IICS community once again!
Thank you all for making the first Fall Festival such a success. It was a true reminder of what makes the IICS community so special, our shared commitment, teamwork, and joy in coming together.
With appreciation and warm regards,
Nicolaas Mostert
Head of School
🏃♀️🏃♂️ FUN RUN 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🎃 FALL FESTIVAL 🍂
To access the school's Google Calendar, please visit Google Calendar.
Nov 6-9: CEESA MS Boys Football @ Sofia
Nov 7-8: CEESA MS Girls Football @ IICS
Friday, Nov 7: Primary Sports - Basketball Ends
TISL MS Badminton at BISI
Monday, Nov 10: Ataturk Commemoration @ 9:05
Tuesday, Nov 11: Primary Goal Setting Conferences @ Marmara
Wednesday, Nov 12: Primary Goal Setting Conferences @ Hisar
Nov 12-16: CEESA HS Boys Football @ IICS
CEESA HS Girls Football @ Skopje
Nov 13-16: CEESA MS Speech and Debate @ Helsinki
Friday, Nov 14: Secondary Fall Season Ends
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
For any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Figen Underdown, Board Secretary. She will be pleased to assist with your inquiries. Additional information, including Board meeting minutes, is available on the Community Portal .
Those interested in joining a Board Committee are kindly asked to submit their CV and committee preference to Ms. Underdown, Board Secretary.
CELEBRATIONS
Dolphin Spirit
Spreading the dolphin spirit for our middle school football teams! Good luck this weekend at the CEESA tournament 🏆🐬
Culinary/Fashion Design.MOVCulinary Arts
Aprons by Fashion Design 🪡🧵
Dishes by Culinary Arts 🍝 : one deliciously stylish partnership !
Primary Art
Robot painters and rocket makers 🚀🎨 EY 3/4 are on a creative mission! 🌟
PRIMARY SCHOOL
For the most up-to-date Calendar information, please see the IICS Google Community Calendar via the IICS website.
Please read this parent letter for more information. Please check your homeroom teacher’s Toddle for conference appointment confirmation next week.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Dear IICS,
We would like to inform you that next week we are hosting another CEESA tournament. This time it's HS boys team and they will play 11 aside games against teams from Skopje, Belgrade, Sofia, OASIS and IGA. Matches are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 13-15. You can see all the details at the TOURNAMENT WEBSITE
At the same time our HS girls team will travel to Skopje to participate in their tournament, leaving after school on Wednesday afternoon. You can find all the info for this event HERE
Wish our teams best of luck and safe travels!
Goal-den opportunity to show your support! This weekend, our MS Girls take to the pitch for the CEESA Football Tournament at IICS. Join us for some fantastic football and help us lift their spirits! See you there! ⚽️
Click here to read the full article.
PTA
🎃 THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING FESTIVAL!🍂
A huge thank you to all our parents, students, staff, and volunteers for making our first annual IICS Fall Festival such a wonderful success! Your creativity, teamwork, and community spirit brought the day to life — from the incredible costumes to the imaginative Trick or Treat booths. 🧡✨
Now it’s time to cast your votes! 🗳️
Help us choose the Best Trick or Treat Booths and Best Costume Awards.
📲 The voting links will be shared in the IICS by PTA WhatsApp Community, so keep an eye out there!
🕙 Voting Deadline: Sunday, November 9th at 10:00 PM
If you’re not yet part of our community, you can join using the link below to take part in the voting and stay updated:
Let’s celebrate the amazing effort and creativity that made this event so special! 🎭🍁
🌟 PTA TOUR #2: A MAGICAL EVENING AT ASTRA LUMINA ISTANBUL! 🌟
🌟 PTA TOUR #2: A MAGICAL EVENING AT ASTRA LUMINA ISTANBUL! 🌟
Join us for a sparkling evening under the stars at Astra Lumina Istanbul — a breathtaking night walk filled with lights, music, and wonder! ✨
We’ll gather early to make it a full experience:
🦌 4:00 PM – Optional walk through Turkcell Platinum Park to see the deer, enjoy the playground, and paint ceramics
🍽️ 5:00 PM – Early dinner at the park restaurant
🌌 6:00 PM – Meet at Turkcell Platinum Park Main Entrance
💫 6:30 PM – Entry to the Astra Lumina light walk
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
Kids (4–18 years): 900 TL
Adults: 1,250 TL
Please RSVP by Monday, November 24th so we can arrange tickets accordingly.
Parking is available, and more details will be shared via WhatsApp before the event.
👉 Click here to sign up!
☕️✨ CALLING ALL PARENTS! ✨☕️
Join us for our second PTA Coffee Morning, hosted by your PTA President, right by the beautiful Bebek seaside! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, share stories, and enjoy a relaxed morning together by the water. 🌊💬
Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
Location:
Slow Bebek Café — View on Google Maps
All parents are warmly welcome!
🎉 IICS HERITAGE ALUMNI SOCIAL THIS SATURDAY 🎉
IICS Heritage Alumni Social This Saturday
We are excited to welcome our IICS community of all Alumni—students, parents, teachers, former staff, and volunteers—to an evening celebrating everyone who has contributed to our school’s heritage.
Reconnect with familiar faces, share memories, and enjoy a memorable evening together at the IICS Heritage Alumni Social.
📅 This Saturday, November 8 | 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Bebek Arnavutköy Caddesi No. 18
👔 Dress Code: Dress to Impress – Business Casual
🥂 Finger Food Provided | BYOB
This event is all about celebrating the Heritage, Community, and Connection of IICS.
👉 Please sign up here.
CONNECT WITH US
Nicolaas Mostert, Head of School, (whole school) ext:118
Secondary Principal, (Secondary school related) ext: 408
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)
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
Ibrahim Gokmen, Babaoglu Bus Service Rep. (Transportation)
Hisar Campus Phone: + 90 212 287 2770
Marmara Campus Phone: +90 212 857 8264
QUICK LINKS
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