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Sept 12th, 2025 / ISSUE #3
WHOLE SCHOOL
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
Dear Secondary Parents,
Thank you for your participation in the interviews for the Secondary Principal candidates this week. We appreciate your engagement in this important process. Please be reminded that our final candidate will be at the school on Monday and Tuesday next week. You can find the interview time with parents and the Zoom link below:
Date: Monday, Sept 15
Time: 9:45-10:45
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88909820770 (Meeting ID: 889 0982 0770)
We encourage you to join us online for this final session. Your input is invaluable in selecting our new principal. If you plan to attend in person, kindly inform Figen in advance.
Thank you for your continued commitment and support.
Warm regards,
Nicolaas Mostert
Head of School
To access the school's Google Calendar, please visit Google Calendar.
Saturday, Sept 13: SAT Test
Sept 15 - 19: School Photos Week @ Marmara
Thursday, Sept 18: Secondary Back to School Day
G11 & G12 Higher Education Information Sessions
Sept 22 - 23: School Photos @ Hisar
Sept 22 - 26: Primary MAP Testing Week 1
Sept 23 - 26: Secondary Gr 7-11 Class Trips
Wednesday, Sept 24: Hisar Picnic
Monday, Sept 29: PD Day for Teachers (No School for Students)
Sept 30 - Oct 3: Primary MAP Testing Week 2
Friday, Oct 3: Canadian & UK University Fair @ 13:00-15:00
Saturday, Oct 4: CIS Education Day in Istanbul (Registration Link)
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
Welcome to IICS Forest Area
When educators unite in nature, magic happens! ✨ So pleased to share our IICS forest space with the wonderful teachers from ENKA School. A perfect day for new ideas to sprout and connections to flourish 🌳 💚
Fall season.mp4Fall Season
What a start to the fall season! Our Dolphins have truly kicked off the year with incredible energy, teamwork, and bags of school spirit through all the sports and activities. The future's looking bright! Go Dolphins! 🐬
PTA.mp4Parent Socials
What a fantastic start to our Parent Socials series! 🎉 Huge thanks to all our Early Years & Primary parents who joined us last Friday – it was wonderful to see so many new connections being made. Didn't make it this time? Don't worry, there's more to come! Mark your calendars: 🗓️ September 12: Grades 5-8 Parent Social 🗓️ September 19: Grades 9-12 Parent Social Ready to mingle? RSVP via the link in the Friday Flash!
Primary Back to School Day
Campus life is back! ✨ So lovely to welcome our Marmara Primary families on Wednesday, as parents joined us to get the academic year off to a flying start. The energy was electric! Bring on a brilliant year ahead. 🌟
Monday Fun
This is your sign that even Mondays can be an adventure. Let the good times roll! 🚀🐬
Primary Co-curricular
Watching our Primary students dive into new co-curricular adventures and unearth their amazing talents is truly the highlight of our week! Their enthusiasm is infectious. 🐬
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hisar Families, please read this LETTER to find out details and guidelines for the IICS Hisar Picnic.
Marmara Classes on Thursday, September 18th: EY34, EY5, Grade 5, Grade 4
Marmara Classes on Friday, September 19th: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
*All Hisar Classes on Monday, September 22nd
For the most up-to-date Calendar information, please see the IICS Google Community Calendar via the IICS website.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Please review the event details below and click here to RSVP.
Read the full guide here.
CALLING ALL BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Dear IICS,
If you like to play basketball please join a small group of parents and teachers on Thursdays, 4:30 pm in the gym on Marmara campus. If you have any questions please contact Ivan Atanaskovic.
Thank you!
PTA
BYZAN TEAM CHALLENGE
BYZAN TEAM CHALLENGE
Dear Families,
Are you ready for a new adventure?
What about joining us for a challenge to know Istanbul and Turkish Culture better while bonding with other members of our community?
Meeting Point: In Front of Haghia Sophia
Meeting Time: 10:30am
Date: September 30th, 2025
More information can be found here.
To register please use this link.
PTA PARENTS' SOCIALS UPDATE
PTA PARENTS' SOCIALS UPDATE
Based on parent feedback, we’ve decided to open the next two Parents’ Socials to ALL GRADE LEVELS to give every member of our community a better chance to attend. Join us for an elegant evening by the Bosphorus in a historic building on the seaside. Enjoy light bites, bring your favorite bottle to share, and mingle in an intimate setting by the sea.
There are still a few spots open for tonight’s gathering—don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow IICS families!
Tonight (All Parents)
🗓️ Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Arnavutköy, Bebek Caddesi No. 18
🔗 Google Maps Location
✨ Dress to impress: Business Casual
👉 RSVP Here
Next Week (All Parents — Date Change)
🗓️ Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Arnavutköy, Bebek Caddesi No. 18
🔗 Google Maps Location
✨ Dress to impress: Business Casual
👉 RSVP Here
SOCIAL GROUPS LAUNCHED!
SOCIAL GROUPS LAUNCHED!
A New IICS WhatsApp Community
Great news! Based on the enthusiastic feedback from our Parents’ Socials, we’ve launched an IICS WhatsApp Community to make it easier to connect , share essential updates ️, and welcome new families into the IICS network. It’s also a simple way to find others who share your interests — from language meetups 🗣️ to sports ⚽, arts 🎨, and neighborhood groups. Community members can add new interest-based groups as needed!
A New IICS WhatsApp Community
Great news! Based on the enthusiastic feedback from our Parents’ Socials, we’ve launched an IICS WhatsApp Community to make it easier to connect , share essential updates ️, and welcome new families into the IICS network. It’s also a simple way to find others who share your interests — from language meetups 🗣️ to sports ⚽, arts 🎨, and neighborhood groups. Community members can add new interest-based groups as needed!
Privacy & Access
🔒 All grade-level groups will be migrated into the Community but will remain private, with Room Parents as the only admins controlling entry. Admission is limited to IICS families and coordinated with IICS Admissions for verification.
Privacy & Access
🔒 All grade-level groups will be migrated into the Community but will remain private, with Room Parents as the only admins controlling entry. Admission is limited to IICS families and coordinated with IICS Admissions for verification.
📱Your phone number is visible only to members of the groups you join.
👋 For questions, review WhatsApp’s Community settings to adjust your privacy preferences, or ask your Room/Grade Parent for help.
📱Your phone number is visible only to members of the groups you join.
👋 For questions, review WhatsApp’s Community settings to adjust your privacy preferences, or ask your Room/Grade Parent for help.
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
Cemre Demir, Nurse, (Health related @ Hisar)
Ibrahim Gokmen, Babaoglu Bus Service Rep. (Transportation)
Hisar Campus Phone: + 90 212 287 2770
Marmara Campus Phone: +90 212 857 8264
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