The Bulletin Issue #10

Issue #10 American Division High School Newsletter

March 2018

High School’s Honor Roll

A MISR LANGUAGE SCHOOLS PUBLICATION Hearty congratulations to
the Highest GPAs for the
Editorial Staff 2017-2018’s Quarter Two!

YOUSSOF MAGED, G11 Grade 9A:

Welcome, everyone, to the amazing Emanuel Melad Ayad
High School Bulletin. My name is
Youssof Maged, and I am honored to GrKaadtrein9eBB:assem Raouf
be a journalist on this issue. I am all GrZaedinea 1M0ohAa:med Hamed
about positivity and I adore music
above all else; it doesn’t just repre- Jannatallah Sherif
sent life to me, but it also keeps me Yasmine Osama Zakaria
active. I am known by reputation as Malak Ahmed Mohamed
I don’t socialize much. I’ve been at Nour Ahmed Eltaher
MLS for a couple of years now, and I’ve learned a lot:
experiences, knowledge, independence and, above GrAalidaeAh1m0eBd: Moguib
all, responsibility. I am tremendously enjoying all the
happy moments the school affords us. Trips, carnivals, Nadine Mostafa Mohamed
sports championships, incredible lessons – not to men- Malak Mohamed Fawzy
tion all the trouble we get into together. Nothing, and Jomana Mohamed Said
I mean nothing, will ever even come close to our days Nour Atef Mohamed
at MLS. Thank you all, and I hope you enjoy this issue Mariam Ashraf Farouk
of the Bulletin. Islam Akram Shaaban
Mariam Ahmed Soliman
EZZ ELDIN AHMED, G10
GrSaadmea 1Ad0eCl:Mohamed
A little about me. My name is Ezz,
and I’m a sophomore. This is my Janna Wael Abdelalim
second year at this school, and Egypt, Ali Saeed Farrag
considering I previously lived in Saudi Zeina Mohamed Aly
Arabia. I enjoy writing, music of Yara Khaled Gamal
many genres, and basketball. Writing Abdelrahman Ayman Morshidy
is actually the prime reason I began Dalia Ashraf Morshidy
working with Ms. Injy El-Kashef in the
Journalism Club, which produces this Bulletin. As this is GrRaadwean1A1rAaf:at Abdelwahed
my second year in the club, I have had the opportunity
to interact with so many different faces, and have come Kareem Mohamed Soliman
to see the extent to which each and every one of us, Salma Hossam Elkhabeiry
whether it be staff or students, is a significant building Muhammed Ahmed Kelany
block in this community which makes everyone feel at
home. Every picture attests to real memories made. GrOamdaer 1A1bdBe:lhamid Farouk
In The Bulletin, we do our best to visually represent
that, by creating this magazine that you’ll look back Tasneem Said Lotfy
to in a couple of years and reminisce about. We’d love Diana Beshoy Nasif
to hear your feedback on our work, so don’t be shy to
say hello. GrLaadilae A1s2hrAa:f Ibrahim

Editor-in-Chief: Ms. Injy El-Kashef Mohamed Yasser Amen
Bassem Wahid Hassan
Lay Out Editor: Ms. Sherien Hussien Hazem Tarek Mohamed
Fatima Mohsen Haggag
Activities Director: Ms. Deena Seleem Thoraya Mohamed Shebl
Omar Ahmed Kelany
Contributing copy writer: Ms. Nabila Fattouh
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Farida Hossameldine Elshazly
Lina Amr Mostafa

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Omer Waleed Abdelwahab
Maya Tamer Mohamed
Mariam Magdy Mahmoud
Farida Abdelhamid Osman

A moment in Class 12A

An ordinary day, my students are nervous to get up and
present their final oral assessment. They had been requested
to write a persuasive “WHY ME” speech -- in other words,
to imagine they were facing admissions personnel during a
university application process whom they had to convince that
they deserved to be accepted. The students had to incorporate
three of their personality traits or characteristics that would
bring added value to the university.

The moment came when Abdulla Salem was to deliver his
speech. As he rose to his feet, mumbling the question “why me?” to himself, Ibrahim El Beih
jumped up from his seat and blurted “ABDULLA, I’ve got your back!” Ibrahim ran up in front
of the class and gave us a trait, adding why he sees it in Abdulla, and hurried back to his seat.
Another voice yelled out, and this time Omar Eldeeb ran up to the front of the class, giving us
another trait and why he sees it in Abdulla. Another, THIRD student then jumped up, and there
went Fatima Haggag hurdling to the front of the class to give yet another.

You must understand, this all took place within 40 seconds. The class was giggling and I could
feel all their eyes looking at me as my hands rose to my cheeks while my head involuntarily
swayed from left to right and back in utter disbelief; I glared at Abdulla standing confidently by
the door with his hands crossed over his chest and a big smile on his face.

The voice in my head stammered “NO… NO… NOOOOO… This isn’t happening. You did not,
Abdulla! You did not get other students to get up there on your behalf! What am I to do now? Oh
God, how am I to grade him? He is getting a ZERO!”

As these thoughts raced through my head, I heard a fourth student jump up, only to be
interrupted by Abdulla: “That’s enough, Hazem; if everyone is going to say something about me,
we will be here all day.” And there went Abdulla to the front of the class, repeating the question
again, loudly this time: “WHY ME, you ask?”

As the words rolled out of him, I sat back and listened, dumbfounded. The tone, the English,
the inflection, the confidence, the body language, all worked like a spell which captivated us all. I
couldn’t believe he’d staged that “prologue”! Not only that, but Abdulla actually ended his speech
ever so boldly: “So now you know WHY ME; but let me tell you WHY YOU. I chose this university
out of all others because…” The originality of it all!

As soon as he was finished, all I remember is shooting up from my chair to hug him, my heart
swelling to burst with pride. Abdulla had given me that moment that every teacher strives for,
and that makes all the effort worthwhile.

Thank you Abdulla; you’ve literally made my year.
Ms. Heba Zeitoun

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TAKE YOUR PICK:

Unleash that color beast

The Art Mania Club is a haven for artistic minds to explore their hidden talents. Ms. Farida Bahaa,
the art mentor and guide, divided her students into two groups based on their preferred interest.
The first group took over the decorative task of drawing and painting over school windows.
Along with expressing their creative imagination, those artists are also making the campus
even more beautiful than it already is. One club member explained that, “we plan on decorating

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CLUBS GALORE!

all the High School windows, so our floor can stand out.” The second group specializes in
Mosaics, which are small pieces of stone, tile, or glass that come in a great variety of colors and
are glued together to form decorative art pieces. The students in this group plan on framing
their works and showcasing them in the hallways. Ms. Farida is always there for her students,
continually pushing them to try different techniques, educating them about the balance of color
and showing them ways to bring out vividness and life to their work.

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It’s Greased Lightning!

The Drama Club offers a comprehensive theatre experience, exposing its members to the entire
production process. It is always brimming with excitement, action, and reverberating echoes of
rehearsing students. Under the direction of Ms. Heba Zeitoun, the club is currently rehearsing for
the wildly popular musical “Grease”, a snazzy romantic comedy full of passion. The MLS Grease
premiere is set for April, to coincide with the joy of the spring season. Just like with every other
play, the acting isn’t everything; that’s why the club has spent a great deal of time working on
props, costumes, and even sound effects. Going by the rule “the more the merrier”, every member
is an active participant in the production to come. According to Youmna Ihab, an actor in the club,
the play is “a mix of dancing, singing and acting, with nothing but passion, groove, and easiness.”
All the actors and backstage crew are working hard to bring Grease to life on the MLS stage for
the whole student body to return to the groove of the 1960s and relive the love story of Sandy and
Danny in Rydell High. We are reeeeeally looking forward to this one!

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Give me a beat

If you happen to be walking past the Percussion
Club during their practice hours, or – much worse
– if you are located anywhere near their assigned
classroom, the rumpus is sure to drive you nuts.
But you can’t make an omelette without breaking
some eggs – and the final result of the Percussion
Club’s weekly “disturbance” is well worth it.
When all their bulky instruments will be beating in harmonious unison by the end of the year,
those guys will be offering us a truly spectacular show!

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“The Voice” of MLS

As a result of their raving reviews and outstanding performances from last year, the MLS Choir
Club has once again commenced its musical notes to bring us more amazing songs lighting
up our school community life. Headed by Ms. Iman Badr, who was specifically requested to
take over this mission, the club is currently rehearsing to give us their yearly performance
scheduled to take place in May. Ms. Iman is an expert at bringing out the talents of our
students, putting them out of their comfort zone and delivering to us solo singers and
musicians. The MLS Choir is preparing to bring the house down this spring, so stay tuned!

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Rhythm is a dancer

Our students aren’t just computer wizards; they don’t just know how to create their own
mini-series in ELA, devise their own business plans in Social Studies, build their own bridges
in Maths or test their complex formulas in Science lab – our students can also rock the stage!
We all know where participation in this club will take these ladies: straight to our famous MLS
Talent Show or even to a special evening performance al fresco in the spring. In either case,
we are certain to be treated to a graceful number by the High School Dance Club.

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No strings attached

Egypt has had a long history of talented puppeteers who
brought joy to both children and adults alike during special
occasions such as carnivals, birthdays and other joyous
events. With growing demand by students to learn more
about this aspect of their culture and the art of making
puppets, MLS introduced the Puppet-Making Club. As we
can see in the pictures below, the students are no longer
muppets about puppets -- and they are having a joyride in
the learning process!

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The color of life

Personally headed by our headmaster Dr. Mohamed Soliman, who is renowned
for his passion for the great outdoors, the Green Club, which operated
during Quarter One, aimed at raising environmental awareness among the
school community by launching a striking visual campaign. Putting their
creativity and graphic design skills to good use, the club members came

up with a great variety of eye-catching posters which
they spread all across campus. In coordination with
our esteemed art teacher Ms. Wafaa Alfred, the club’s
students also began decorating birdhouses intended to
provide migrating birds with a safe haven on campus where
they can rest along their long journeys.

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With our own two hands

Ms. Deena Seleem and Mr. Ahmed Abdel Moneim have taken on the mission of guiding a
group of our students with a great project for their Do It Yourself Club, which is focused
on the elements of construction. Our talented handymen learned the fundamentals of
basic electricity installations in a house unit and the steps required to turn a core and
shell building unit into a fully finished project. Furthermore, they were assigned to fully
unclutter and refurbish the MLS stadium building. As our School Principal Ms. Shahinaz
Shehata put it, “These boys planted a seed that will continue to grow for years to come.”
Successfully achieving their goal, they offered the school new space and lots of ideas on
how to use it. Student Lounge? Table tennis parlor? Who knows? With these students, the
sky’s the limit!

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A world apart

The Makeup Club has found great appeal amongst our
forthcoming, groundbreaking, and fashion forward
High School girls who are always keen on getting the
latest tips and techniques in the world of contouring
and highlighting. This club is structured as a seminar
where Ms. Mai Mohie, our esteemed science teacher
and in-house makeup expert, gives our girls the latest
when it comes to color formation and application
techniques. In the fast changing world that we are
seeing today, the makeup industry is in the billions of
dollars! Way to go to the future Bobbi Browns, Kylie
Jenners, and Hudas of MLS, and looking forward to
seeing your products in the global market!

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Out with the Bling Bling

With the rise of internationally acclaimed Egyptian jewelry designers such as Azza Fahmy and Gouzlan
Jewelry in our growing and dynamic world, it was only natural for MLS to acknowledge this art form
and pursue outside mentorship for interested students, teaching them all about the basic concepts
of jewelry making. Ms. Iman Rasoul’s expertise on the different stones, formations, and applications
were greatly useful for our future jewelry designers.

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Triathlon tribulations

Ten High School students had taken on Olympic challenges and pursued their quest to join in the yearly
Sahl Hasheesh triathlon that requires participants to swim 5 kilometers, followed by a 5-kilometer
run, ending with a 20-kilometer bike ride. No easy feat! Nine of our students showed great efforts and
commitment to their goal by practicing in the Trifactory Club on the school premises, which makes
them champs to us, although they were unable to join in this year’s event.
One student, however, did make it to the Sahl Hasheesh race: Grade 9’s Omar Hossam, who
showed great sportsmanship and ethical endurance. Omar scored a total of 1:00:13, at a speed of
13km/h in the run; a total of 5 min, 30 secs in the swim; and a total of 44 min and 44 secs in his 10-km
bike ride. A big thank you to Ms. Deena Seleem, our Activities Coordinator, for being there for Omar
all the way to the finish line. Omar, we are very proud of you!

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Model United Nations (MUN)

The Model United Nations is an educational simulation of the United Nations, where students learn
to become global citizens, engaging in and solving world problems through the representation of an
actual country. It is fundamentally a club for students with an interest in the world of politics and
current affairs. The club members debate different topics in the fields of global politics, economics
and the environment, among others, under Ms. Nabila Fattouh’s guidance. As she explains, each
student is given 10 minutes during the club to research information on a given topic before the
debate. During my visit, the regulation and usage of the death penalty was the hot topic.
The students were split into two groups, and every member disputed whether the death
penalty should be handed to criminals or abolished. One group insisted that no matter how developed
a justice system is, it will always remain vulnerable to misjudgments, whilst the other group brought
up instances of more crimes committed by repeated offenders who avoided the death penalty.
According to Ms. Nabila, “it’s a great way to view a student’s public speaking and research
skills, since they’re given a brief amount of time to study a topic then go up and discuss it against
other students.” The MUN Club also focuses on developing its delegates’ skills -- such as resolution
writing, preparing a policy statement and working on their opening speeches -- to prepare them
to compete in domestic and international conferences. The Club’s future plans include hosting a
conference where various schools are invited to participate, along with joining in both local and
international conferences in the years to come.

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MLSUF 5TH ANNIVERSARY

Our ever-expanding Misr Language Schools
University Fair (MLSUF) – which celebrated
its fifth anniversary this year – was held in
November on our lovely campus. Organized
by the American Division’s College Counseling
Service for the benefit of the graduating
seniors of the American, British, French and
National divisions of MLS, the MLSUF brought
together in the same place and at the same
time the top universities in Cairo, as well as
agencies representing universities worldwide.
This year, New Giza University joined
us for the first time and we also went international
with the presence of an admissions representative
from Canada’s Concordia University (French and English
sections) who flew in all the way from Montreal to
attend our fair!
According to a survey conducted by the High
School Administration in October of this academic
year, 60% of the American Division’s graduating class

of 2018 projected to apply to university overseas (for
a breakdown of the target locations, see pie chart
above). Accordingly, the MLSUF hosted a plethora of
educational agencies representing among them 10
universities in Australia and New Zealand, 7 universities
in Canada, 6 in France, 11 in the Netherlands, 4 in Ireland, 5 in Italy, a dozen in Malaysia, 2 in Northern Cyprus,
2 in Portugal, 3 in Russia, 6 in Scotland, 10 in Spain, 3 in Turkey, 5 in the United Arab Emirates, 34 in the UK
and 14 in the USA, among other countries including China, Germany and Sweden. Educational agencies provide
the added benefit of taking on the admissions paperwork headache – free of charge for MLS students.
Parents and students had an excellent opportunity to ask all questions related to admission requirements
and procedures, study choices, enrollment fees, university life and more. For those aiming to study abroad, the
MLSUF hosted the British Council’s IELTS and TOEFL Section.
Grade 10 students were also invited to gather information at the fair that would allow them to select
their subjects at school by Grade 11 in accordance with their future academic plans.

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The economics of learning

Always innovative and avant-garde in her teaching methods,
Ms. Shahira Sadek had her 2018 senior class study the stock
market and its different transactions, stocks, and overall
functions. Simulating the Egyptian stock market, the students
actually bought stocks online and were asked to manage them
and follow up on them throughout the semester observing the
indexes as they fluctuated due to market supply demand, stock
performance and other factors. These seniors got a taste of
what it is like to be a floor broker in a brokerage firm. EFG
Hermes and Citadel Capital here we come!

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Biting the bullet

For their first semester History projects, Grade 10 students were
required to compile information on different battles from their
studies of World War II and construct an actual battlefield to display
the tactics and strategies adopted by both the Allied and Axis
Powers. These projects were shared during class time as students
displayed impressive PowerPoint presentations to illustrate their
findings supported by actual battlefield maquettes. Some groups
even simulated falling snow and flew miniature warplanes over
their models! The students were exposed to first-hand resources
such as manuscripts and memorabilia of that time and were able
to capture the true essence of World War II and the magnitude of
its impact on the world. Thank you Mr. Ramzy Stino!

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Can you work under pressure?

In our innovative Business class, not only do we introduce our Grade 11 students to the basic
concepts of business development and entrepreneurship, but we also provide them with practical
work and expose them to real life situations. One simulation the students always look forward to
is the Employment Fair, for which they dress in formal attire. Potential “employees” submit their
resumes to prospective “employers” who, in turn, have prepared job descriptions based on which
they interview the former. Both parties are now prepared for what lies ahead in the very near
future. Thank you Ms. Shereen Touny!

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Take me to the root

Senior students in Sociology class were handed a major assignment
for Quarter Two. They were to conduct extensive research in
groups on assigned social norms and institutions, and present
their findings to the class. From the different marriage patterns
around the world, to the importance of the family institutions, all
the way to exploring the current patterns in Egyptian education
or religion, their work was simply outstanding!

Just say no

The main purpose of bringing
drugs education into the classroom
is to counteract the myths spread
by the media and peers about
substance abuse. That’s why
Grade 12 Psychology students
launched an awareness campaign
this semester to educate the High
School student body about the
different types of drugs and their
terrible consequences on humans.
Thank you Ms. Ayten Nael!

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Show me the money

During Semester One, 12th graders in Economics class were exposed to a firsthand practical approach
to market operations, buying and selling commodities, and the processes that go into each and
every transaction. The students had a fully loaded class, going around the room, buying and selling
products. They used yellow colored cards called “representative money”, which was backed by
goods, then backed by gold, and finally the monetary system of today which is backed by the overall
development and condition of the country’s economic state. Thank you Ms. Shahira Sadek!

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Virtually anything

In computer class, Grade 11 students have been working
on Photoshop and its importance in our ever-changing
virtual world. As seen below, their practical assignments
included cropping photos, changing colors (hair, eyes,
etc…), adjusting body shape, turning photo view to black and white, retouching photos, filling
one photo with many smaller ones, making a subject appear to be popping right out of the
image, turning a photo into a collage, adding snow to outdoor winter photos, making teeth
whiter, turning a photo into a series of interweaving strips and filling a night sky photo with stars.
Thank you Mr. Asser Assem!

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Equations of beauty

Why go look for pretty windows when you have students to execute them for you? Grade 11 were assigned
during the first semester to use inequalities and linear programing equations to create a graphic blueprint
on windows for Maths class. The ability to graph a window with these difficult and layered equations is
an achievement indeed. Thank you Mr. Mostafa Shaaban and Ms. Nanice El Sharnouby!

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Budding engineers Maths Stars
Quarter One
Grade 10 students were tasked with a new challenging feat in
Quarter One’s Maths class: building a bridge! Not only that,
but the bridge had to be 50 cms long and able to hold at least
3 kgs! You can just imagine how many complex calculations
such an assignment would entail and how much command of
mathematical theories it requires. Well done Grade 10!

KATRINE FAHMY 9A

SALMA HOSSAM 11A

Maths Stars
Quarter Two

OMAR ABDELHAMID 11A

KATRINE FAHMY 9A
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HALLOWEEN

The most anticipated day of the year, the eve of October 31st, had a big impact on
MLS High. Students took the occasion quite seriously this year, turning Halloween 2017

into a particularly memorable day with the amount of
preparation they put into it. With art teacher Ms. Farida
Bahaa and her students on board
this venture, Halloween was well
into action by the beginning of
the month. Just walking along the
High School premises you couldn’t
help but notice all the ghosts,
skeletons, mummies, bats, and
posters from iconic horror movies plastered in the hallways and behind classroom doors.
Then the day finally arrived. The late October wind blew gently and the crisp
smell of leaves filled the air -- it was all so thrilling! Students dressed up in all kinds of

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costumes, from the spooky to the whacky,
and went door to door to pick up candy
with friends and teachers alike. The
eagerness on the students’ faces, the get-
ups and the sounds could not be missed
by anyone on campus, with monsters,
witches, skeletons, vampires, and other
crazy costumes strolling around.
The sights and smells of the Halloween
party permeated the stadium. Students
bit on fresh hotdogs and burgers, served
by our teachers, and cracked open cold
refreshing drinks as they hung out with friends and posed for pictures.
The DJ played his hit music with everyone dancing and singing along.
Among the many highlights of the day was the costume contest which
included categories for most creative, scariest, and even funniest. The
MLS community definitely had a blast that day!

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When we awoke the next day, we had regenerated enough to rent bikes and ride it all the way
to the Lagoona, a breathtaking bay sheltered by majestic mountains. Some among us were riding bikes
for the first time ever! We drank Bedouin tea at the Lagoona while chilling to our music, basking in
mesmerizing scenery until the sunset.
That lovely day was followed by our visit to the ancient Saint Catherine’s Monastery, which
treated us to some beautiful architecture. We then split into two groups: one climbed the mountain up
halfway to the first checkpoint, while the other explored the sanctuary. The view from the mountain
height was incredible and the crystal rock formations that we found there were mind-blowing. That
same night we enjoyed the reflection of the moon on the sea while dining on Asian food and later
danced in front of the hotel. It was all excitement for New Year’s Eve, which we spent under the stars
at a Bedouin camp in the mountains with a big bonfire.
From Debakey who wouldn’t shut up to Salma who wouldn’t stop whining and Ali who was
always unlucky, Dahab brought us together in a way that not all places can. The mood, music, views
and, most importantly, the company were out of this world. Thank you Dahab!

Fatima Haggag, Grade 12

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... AND BACK TO

Mischief, thou art afoot

The legendary Shakespearean play Julius Caesar came to life last semester in both Ms.
Heba Zeitoun’s and Ms. Hana El Saghir’s senior ELA classes, as students recited monologues
and acted out important excerpts from the play, all dressed in Roman togas for the
parts. This exercise definitely demonstrated that students in English class get to produce
dynamic pieces of work which highlight important skills such as acting, public speaking
and articulation, as well as the ability to have fun while quoting none other than the Bard.

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THE CLASSROOMS

All the world’s a newspaper

This semester, while grappling with Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, Hamlet, Grade 11
students in ELA class created a newspaper of the play’s major events. One “issue” is printed
below for your perusal. Thank you Ms. Doaa Naguib!

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The trials of persuasion

Naguib Mahfouz’s character Said Mahran has been a source of intrigue and heartfelt sorrow for every
generation that explored the Egyptian Nobel Laureate’s The Thief and The Dogs. Grade 10 students
were required by their ELA teachers to come up with a different ending and foresee what would have
happened to this character if he had been caught and brought to justice. Students were asked to prepare
a mock trial where the class was split into two groups, the defendants and the prosecutors. They had to
either compile a case against him or join in on his defense team – unless, of course, they were witnesses
brought in to testify. Every persuasive technique under the sun went into play here. Thank you Ms. Heba
Zeitoun and Ms. Hana El Saghir!

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Astral adventures

As part of their Grade 9 Science curriculum, our students got to learn about astronomy through
actual representation and construction. The 9th graders kinesthetically explored the phases of
the moon and the life cycle of a star, among a variety of mindboggling topics, through creative
charts and 3-D models of their own making. Thank you Ms. Mai Mohie for turning an interesting
topic into a fascinating exercise!

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Is there a doctor in the house?

Grade 10 students in Biology class first dazzled us with original and creative charts depicting the
“Cell Structure”. The charts included the cell’s various organelles, along with their definitions,
such as the mitochondria, which produces the energy currency of the cell.
Connecting their learning to real life situations, another activity within this study unit
taught the students how to measure blood pressure and other vital signs, preparing them for
situations where their acquired understanding of the human body is put to effective use. Thank
you Ms. Pakinam Rashed!

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Top secret…..Danger zone….Chemistry lab

Students who are not attending Ms. Mai Mohie’s Grade 11 chemistry lab often wonder what goes
on inside and what kind of experiments are conducted. Not everyone is allowed entry to this
highly classified facility without proper gear and appropriate materials. For those curious cats out
there, the Bulletin crew was able to capture these photos for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy our
crazy scientists in action…and speak of it no more…sshhh…

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Scientists in the making

During the Grade 9 Science class, students conducted research on NUCLEAR POWER
PLANTS and their relevance to modern science, technology and society as a whole. Our
young researchers compiled data on the subject and created reports on how nuclear
power plants function, operate and their usages to people. With the growing popularity
of technological institutions of higher learning in Egypt, such as Nile University and Zewail
University, it won’t be a surprise when MLS sees some rocket scientists emerging among
its alumni in the near future! We also managed to capture on camera the ever elusive
High School Academic Coordinator, Ms. Shereen Moussad, here depicted with the Grade 9
researchers during one of her endless classroom visits across subjects.

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One of 10th grade’s topics
of study during the first
semester was Al-Muallaqat,
which are essentially a group
of seven lengthy Arabic
poems considered the best
work of the pre-Islamic era.
Al-Muallaqat translates to
“The Hanging Poems”, the
traditional explanation being
that these poems were hung
on, or in, the Kaaba at Mecca,
before it became the holiest
landmark in Islam. This year’s sophomores weren’t short of determination, and their own
“hanging projects” on the topic ended up on the walls of their classrooms too.
Thank you Ms. Safaa Zakaria!

Comme les oiseaux

Grade 10 students in the introductory course in French language were recently assigned to briefly
describe a sport which captures their interest. Here is a WOW sample. Thank you Ms. Ghada El Abhar!

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A trip to excitement

The smell of the sea caught our senses as we approached the Gulf of Suez, titillating us ahead of
our first trip of the year. From the moment we spotted the gates of Stella Di Mare Hotel, where
we were booked, we began anticipating all the fun awaiting us in Ain Sukhna and vowed to enjoy
every single minute to come.
When we arrived at the hotel we whizzed to our rooms as fast as we could to get ready.
Why whiz and ready for what, you ask? Well, we missed dipping in the sea and needed to catch the
hours before the sunset.
The trip was full of surprises! For starters, we discovered a spectacular natural looking lake.
We, 9th graders, were the first to feel its water between our toes. But WAIT, WAIT, WAIT! Let’s not
forget to mention the thrills and chills we experienced on the banana boats, jet skis, and donuts!
Such wonderful moments…
Now, let’s talk about my favorite part: the food! The restaurant was large with a great view
of the lake and a huge variety of delicious dishes. We even had fresh crab! The good food raised
our mood higher and higher. By the time we went to the Sea Gull Lounge to watch a funny play our
laughs literally echoed in the night air.
By bedtime, with the day drawing to a close, it began to dawn on us that we had not much
time left before the end of our trip. How did the time fly by so swiftly?
We woke up as early as humanly possible despite having stayed up late at night. We didn’t
even speak while gulping down breakfast to head out as quickly as possible and catch the last
glimpse of the sea before our departure.
Lots of appreciation to Ms. Deena Seleem, Ms. Amani Awad, Ms. Ghada El Abhar, Mr. Wael
Mohie and Mr. Mahmoud Salah for chaperoning us on this great trip. Thank you for putting up with
our non-stop laughter!

Rawan Hassan, Grade 9

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