Dear Parents,

In common with International Schools throughout the world, BISI understands the need for staff to undergo professional development from time to time.  On occasions this development needs to be for the whole staff of the school simultaneously.

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All new parents to the Pre School and Primary School at BISI are invited to visit the campuses on the following days:

Zekeriyaköy Campus on Thursday 26th August between 13:00hrs and 15:00hrs

Alkent Campus on Friday 27th August between 10:00hrs and 12:00hrs

Etiler Campus on Friday 27th August between 13:00hrs and 15:00hrs

We look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,

Richard I’Anson Pre School & Primary School Director
Amanda Ilhan    Pre School & Primary School Deputy Director

Another school year is drawing to a close, it has been a very busy year filled with many events including H1N1 problems, lots of exciting events, snow closure, flood closure and school inspections. We are all looking forward to a relaxing vacation.
I would like to bring to your attention a few items to make sure that you are all looking forward eagerly to the next school year.

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The Secondary Student Council is holding a summer prom this Friday 18th June at the Zekeriyaköy campus grounds. All Secondary students are invited.

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Dear Parents

Below is the Fun Day Flyer Number Four.

Please note that our third Wacky Wednesday will be on Wednesday 2nd June. We are looking for second-hand toys and gifts for the White Elephant Stall.

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

PTA

Fun Day Flyer 4

Dear Parents,

Below is the Fun Day Flyer Number Three.

Please note that our second Wacky Wednesday will be on Wednesday 26th May. We are looking for new items for the children and adult Tombola Stall.

Students who bring in an item for Fun Day on any of these special WACKY Wednesdays will be allowed to leave their school uniform at home and wear casual clothes on that day!

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

PTA

Fun Day Flyer Number Three

Dear Parents

Below is the Fun Day Flyer Number Two.

Please note that our first Wacky Wednesday will be on Wednesday 12th May. We are looking for wrapped sweets, lollipops, new small toys and children’s stationery (for stall prizes and Lucky Dip).

Students who bring in an item for Fun Day on any of these special WACKY Wednesdays will be allowed to leave their school uniform at home and wear casual clothes on that day!

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

PTA

Fun Day 2010

Please see section Secondary Curriculum Key Stage 4 for IGCSE Informational Pack for 2010/2011

Dear BISI Parents,

Due to severe adverse weather conditions all campuses will remain closed today the 3rd February.

Students to work on Task 2 English and Math from the Snow Day Folder. The link is http://bisi.wikispaces.com

BISI

Dear Parents,

Please find below the letter regarding the H1N1 Vaccination.

H1N1 Vaccination Letter

Dear Parents,

Please find below information about the forthcoming City Campus Winter Bazaar.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

City Campus Parents

Winter Bazaar Flyer

Dear Parents,

You will doubtless be aware from the media reports that there have been numerous cases  of (Swine Flu) across Turkey, including Istanbul.  The purpose of the below letter is to update you on BISI policy which we will continue to review as the need dictates.

H1N1 Letter

H1N1 Letter in Korean

Dear Parents and Students,

Please find below the Swine Flu Precaution Document.

Swine Flu Precaution

Kind Regards,

BISI 

Dear Students and Parents,

Please find below our letter and a link  to the World Health Organization which will answer fully any questions you may have concerning Swine Flu.

Swine Flu Update

Swine Flu Letter (in Korean)

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently
asked_questions/en/

BISI

Dear Secondary Parents,

Please find below the secondary after-school activity list.  After-school activities will commence on Monday the 28th of September, after the Bayram holiday and will run for 6 weeks in line with the Primary School.

Activities will be from 15.35 until 16.25 and Students requiring transport need to make arrangements with the school bussing company AZ-Al, or their own private arrangements

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of Pr&Communications 

After School Clubs

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to what hopes to be another excellent year at BISI.  If you are visiting our campuses please note the many positive changes that have been made over the summer period. 

Please find below the September 2009 Calendar and most importantly please note the upcoming Parent Introductory Meetings over the next two weeks, starting with Secondary School this week on Thursday the 3rd of September, at 4pm in the Theatre at the Zekeriyakoy Campus.  We look forward to seeing you all at the meetings as we start a new and exciting year.

The monthly Community Newsletter will be issued at the end of the month.

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of PR&Communications

September 2009 Calendar

All new parents to the Pre School and Primary School at BISI are invited to visit the campuses on the following days:

Zekeriyaköy Campus on Thursday 27th August between 13:00hrs and 15:00hrs

Alkent Campus on Friday 28th August between 10:00hrs and 12:00hrs

Etiler Campus on Friday 28th August between 13:00hrs and 15:00hrs

We look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,

Richard I’Anson Pre School & Primary School Director
Amanda Ilhan    Pre School & Primary School Deputy Director

Dear Parents,
 
If you wish your children to participate in the BISI Summer Sports Academy please click here to find the details and registration form
to download.
 
Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of PR/Communications

Sevgili Velilerimiz,

Öğrencilerimizin yaz tatilinde BISI Yaz Okulu Akademisine katılmasını istiyorsanız, lütfen detaylar ve kayıt formu için tıklayın.

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
PR/ İletişim Direktörü

Dear Parents, 

During the last week of term (starting Monday 22nd June) all school clothes and non-school clothes left behind from both Primary and Secondary during the school year will be displayed outside the Primary building.  If your child/children have lost any items during the year, please make sure you have a look through.  Any items not claimed on the last day of school, will be donated to charity.  

Those families leaving at the end of this school year, if you want to donate your child/children's old school uniform (please only if clothes are in good condition) to Friends of BISI, you will be able to do so during that week. This applies to all campuses.

Thank you

Friends of BISI

Dear Parents,

We would like to invite you all to the perfomance of "Hope Springs" on Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June.

The tickets are free of charge, but must be reserved, so book to avoid disappointment. The student counicl will be selling raffle tickers and snacks with all proceeds going to charity. The performace will start at 7pm and will be finished at approx. 9.30.

If you are interested in attending the performance please fill out the attached form and return to Miss Walker. It promises to be a wonderful evening so we recommend you get your tickets quick before they all sell out.

We look forward to seeing you at the performance.

Miss Walker
Ms Stiles

Ticket Form
Hope Springs Programme
Hope Springs Video Clip

Dear Parents and Students,

Based on the success of the live music last year we are looking for students or parents to perform on Fun day. We are looking particularly for bands and groups of singers. 

Please see Mrs. Johnson Head of Creative Arts in secondary by 15th May if you are interested or have any ideas.

Below is a beautiful piece of work by one of our students Ye Won Nam in 8B.  This sonnet thoughtfully reflects the city of Istanbul.

Dear Parents,

I would like to inform you that BISI is going to participate in the world finals of  the Scholar's Cup. We have a delegation of 6 students representing us in this academic international competition which will be held in Singapore.

In order to raise some money towards the expenses for their trip, the Scholar's Cup students would like to organize with your help, three bake sales at school as follow:

Friday March 27th: Wonderful Chocolate
Friday April 3rd   :  Fruit Cakes
Friday April 10th  : Regional Delights

So if you like baking and if you want to share some of your best recipes, please bring one or more cake(s) on these dates in the morning.

Please feel free to contact me at school if you would like any further information.

Thank you for your support.

Best Regards,
Hélène Harlé
G&T Coordinator
BISI
www.scholarscup.org

Dear Parents,

The University of British Columbia in Canada will be visiting Istanbul again on Sunday the 29th of March from 2.00pm-3.30pm in the
afternoon. The venue is the Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel, Asker Ocaği Cad. No: 1, 34435 Taksim.
This is a wonderful opportunity to find out more about UBC.

Sue Williamson
Student Advisor & College Counsellor

Dear Parents,

Please find below the letters regarding the IGCSE exam.

Kind Regards,

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of Pr&Communications


IGCSE Timetable
IGCSE Letter

Dear Parents of Secondary Students,

Some events below to add and also a reminder of what is up and coming in Secondary school:

26th February, IGCSE Informational Evening @ 4pm in the Theatre
Secondary Drama Production of 'Hope Springs' . If your child is involved in this production please see the letter home from
Ms. Walker. Evening performances for this production will be on the 4th and 5th of June at 7pm in the Theatre.

Finally have a lovely half term break 19th and 20th of February - no school.

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of PR/Communications

Dear Parents,

Please find below the information letter regarding IGCSE Examinations.

Information Letter

Richard Robinson
Director of Studies
richardrobinson@bis.k12.tr

Dear Parents,

The following dates are being booked for the ski season 2009.

Primary Trips: Years 4/5/6
Trip 1: Monday February 9 – Wednesday February 11
Trip 2: Monday March 2 – Wednesday March 4

Secondary Trips: All Years
Trip 1: Friday February 13 – Sunday February15
Trip 2: Friday March 6 – Sunday March 8
Trip 3: Friday March 13 – Sunday March 15

Download the letter in full

Dear Parents,

We are planning to hold our 4th Winter Bazaar on Friday 5 December 2008 from 13.30 until 16.00.

It should be a great afternoon for children and parents to buy some seasonal goodies and have a go at some fun activities.  There will be cookie decorating, a Secret Santa Den for the children to have the chance to buy a gift for their parents, decoration making, Seasonal Tombola, games and competitions with prizes, a Grand Raffle and of course The Jam Jar Jamboree (more about that later on).

In order for it to be a very successful event we need your help! Please tick or circle the form below and return it to your class teacher if you would like to help or have any other ideas or offers. 

Thank you for all your support

 Parents who need a document to be prepared for their child should download the ‘document request letter’ from the website (click on the link).

Document Request Letter

 Please complete the form, including the reason for the document and return it to the campus secretary. The school will prepare the letter as soon as possible.’

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of PR/Communcations

Dear Parents,

On behalf of the Directors of all the campuses I would like to thank so many of you who helped make International Week a true week of internationalism and community spirit.  

So many beautiful costumes to be seen, assemblies celebrating traditions and cultures from around the world, and the wonderful food prepared by so many of our parents from diversifying cultures and backrounds.

Your hard work, effort and commitment to the school, is greatly appreciated by all.

Once again, many thanks indeed!  

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin

Director of PR/Communications

Help celebrate the end of International Week with an International Food Court. Tables will be set up for each country and children can visit each for a taste of something new.

We need:
* cooks to make dishes from your home country for the children to taste
* a coordinator from each country to organize the table, food delivery, table decoration, etc.

 *Friday 14 November 2008
Please deliver dishes no later than 12:00pm to the hall outside the theatre at the Zekeriyaköy Campus.

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Upcoming Events at BISI Zekeriyakoy Campus: 

·   Friday October 31st Interim reports sent home (all years)
·   Friday October 31st Halloween disco (Years 7 to year 9) 19:00 to 21:30
·   Tuesday 4th November parents evening (Year 7 to year 9) 16:00 to 18:30
·   Tuesday 11th November parents evening (Year 10 to year 13) 16:00 to 18:00

Dear Parents of Year 12 and 13,

Please find below a list of forthcoming visitis of Universities to our school. You are most welcome to attend any or all of the visits. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss with representatives of the various colleges/universities. Students together with their parents are then in a better position to make choices for their future learning.

If you have any further questions regarding these visits, please contact our Student Advisor/College Counsellor Mrs. Sue Williamson on suew@bis.k12.tr

May I also take this opportunity to remind you of the Parent Teacher Conferences for Years 10-13 that will be held on November 11 in the classrooms from 4-6pm.

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of PR/Communications

Download the letter regarding the university visits

Dear Parents,

Please find below the Annual Calendars for Pre School, Primary and Secondary.Whilst we endeavour to adhere to these plans as closely as possible, we do reserve the right to change if required.

Kind Regards,

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin
Director of PR/Communications

Annual Calendar for Secondary
Annual Calendar for Pre School&Primary

BIS PAC

Back- to- School Coffee Morning

Thursday, 11 September, 9 a.m., in the canteen!
Come and welcome new families and connect with returning friends.

Download the coffee morning flyer

Dear Parents,

You're invited to come to school and attend a short meeting with your child's class teacher. The dates and times are as follows:

Etiler Campus   - Monday 8^th September 2008 at 15:45hrs
Zek Campus    - Tuesday 9^th September 2008 at 15:45hrs
Alkent Campus - Wednesday 10^th September 2008 at 15:45hrs

We look forward to seeing you there.

Dear Parents,

Please click below to download the letters regarding class allocations in September 2008.

Zek Class Allocation 2008
City Class Allocation 2008

Richard I'Anson / Director of Primary 

The Primary Charity Sponsored Walk was a great success. The students raised a total of 8612.25 YTL.

Thank you for your support.

Richard I'Anson / Directof of Primary

Dear Parents,

Click to Download the Letter Regarding The Bus Company

IGCSE written examinations start on Monday May 12^th

Click to download IGCSE Letter
Click to download IGCSE Timetable

Pre Schools
Monday 28^th April Parents Evening Levent
Tuesday 29^th April Parents Evening Zekeriyaköy
Wednesday 30^th April Parents Evening Etiler

Primary Schools
Tuesday 29^th April Parent/Teacher Consultation Zekeriyaköy
Wednesday 30^th April Parent/Teacher Consultation Etiler
Monday 5^th May Parent/Teacher Consultation Alkent

In keeping with the continued growth of the student body and potential campus expansion, the Chairman and the Board of Governors have decided to combine the management of the Pre and Primary Schools into one structure.
Effective September 1st, 2008:
Mr. Richard I'Anson will assume the position of General Director of Pre and Primary Schools, based in Etiler. Mrs. Amanda Ilhan will assume the position of Deputy Director of Pre and Primary Schools, based in Zekeriyakoy. 
Please join us in wishing them both continued success in their new positions.

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin /Director of Communications

On April 16th, there will be a group of representatives from the following universities at the Robert College Theatre at 19.00. This is open to all students, and their families.

David Tobin/Aston University
Jos Darling/ University of Bath
Stephanie Bryant/ University of Birmingham
Dianne Weston/ University of Brighton
Marie-Anne Martin/ European Business School London
Charlotte (Charli) Taylor/ University of Exeter
Kieron Broadhead/ Goldsmith College
David Nightingale/ University of Kent
Helen Rylands/ University of Nottingham
Anja Funston/ School of Oriental and African Studies,Univ. of London
Richard Little/ University of Oxford
Claire Little/ University of Surrey
Penny Zorbas/ University College London 


Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin/ Diretor of Communications 

We are delighted to announce that The British International School Istanbul has been accepted as a full member of the Council of British Independent Schools (COBIS). This is a membership organisation for British schools  of quality, and is affiliated to the Independent Schools Council (ISC) of the UK. It is hoped that this will provide an assurance of quality, a network of support, and a forum for discussion and educational conferences

Una Stiles-Ni Bhroin/Director of Communications

Admissions and general School enquiries are welcome by telephone and at the Etiler office from 09:00 - 17:00. Go to Contact Us for more information.