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Nov 28th, 2025 / ISSUE #13
WHOLE SCHOOL
A Heartfelt Thank You for a Wonderful Appreciation Week
Dear IICS Community,
On behalf of all IICS Faculty and Staff, we would like to express our profound gratitude for your incredible generosity, kindness, and warmth throughout our recent "Appreciation Week". It was truly a memorable and uplifting experience for everyone.
We extend our sincere thanks to:
Mr. Mostert: Thank you for your wonderful message, for bringing such an awesome tradition to IICS, and for the delicious snacks that were thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Our Dedicated Colleagues (Faculty & Staff): We appreciate your unwavering dedication and years of service at IICS, which truly embody the spirit of our community.
The PTA: Your sponsorship of the massage session was a fantastic treat and much appreciated. It truly "felt so good" and provided a much-needed moment of relaxation.
Our Parents: Thank you for the amazing variety of delicious food. Our tummies were certainly happy, and the culinary delights were a wonderful highlight of the week.
The Board of Trustees: We are very grateful for your kind message and for arranging the special lunch for all of us with our students. It was a lovely gesture that brought us closer together.
Last but not least, the Apak Family: A big thank you for your exceptionally generous "Hamam" gift vouchers for all faculty and staff members. This thoughtful gift is deeply appreciated.
The collective efforts and contributions from each of you made "Appreciation Week" an outstanding success, reinforcing the strong bonds within our IICS family. We are truly fortunate to be part of such a supportive and caring community.
With deepest gratitude,
The IICS Faculty & Staff
To access the school's Google Calendar, please visit Google Calendar.
Wednesday, Dec 3: Primary Winter Music Concert @ Marmara
Friday, Dec 5: Fall Season Awards Assembly
Primary CCA Season 2 Ends
Saturday, Dec 6: SAT Test
Friday, Dec 12: Secondary Winter Showcase/Assembly
Senior Winter Lunch
Wednesday, Dec 17: Primary Winter Sing Along
Early Dismissal For Students @ 13:00
Early Dismissal For Faculty & Staff @ 13:15
Dec 18-Jan 4: Winter Break
Monday, Jan 5: School resumes
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
DoorsTeachers' Day
Our parents and room parents understood the assignment✨
Thank you for bringing the Teacher’s Day magic to both campuses! 🤍
Dedicated Faculty & Staff
Celebrating our incredible Marmara and Hisar staff hitting 5, 10, and 15 years of service at IICS 🎉
What a lucky community we are to have such dedicated, inspiring, and caring educators shaping our students every day! 🤍
Kimbap.movCulinary Class
김밥 Day! Our culinary class turned rice and seaweed into pure happiness!
CEESA HS BADMINTON.mp4CEESA HS Badminton 2025
We had an epic weekend hosting amazing teams like AAS, NOVA, and AISV! Every game, every point, every cheer it was pure energy! 💫
Thanks to everyone who brought the hype, the skills, and the fun see you next year for more tournaments!🏆
CEESA HS Math.mp4HS Math Tournament
Another successful CEESA HS Math Tournament in Skopje!
Our senior math team took 1st place 🏆, and our junior team came in 2nd! Incredible work from all our students brains, teamwork, and determination all the way 💡✨
Thank you @nova_int_school for having us!
CEESA HS Speech&Debatre.mp4CEESA Speech & Debate Success
Our team had an incredible weekend, bringing home 1st place in Oral Interpretation and 1st place in Duet Acting!
Congratulations dolphins!
PRIMARY SCHOOL
For the most up-to-date Calendar information, please see the IICS Google Community Calendar via the IICS website.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
PTA
🌟 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!
MAGIC IN A SHOEBOX
MAGIC IN A SHOEBOX
Your children will experience the joy of giving by creating gift boxes for children in need in Istanbul! Click here for more details.
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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