Modern English School Cairo

Term 1

After-School Activities Programme 2016-2017

Sunday 25th September - Thursday 8th December, 2016

Sundays Tuesdays Wednesdays

NO-GI Grappling Challenge Club Outreach

Global Perspectives Chess Club Arabic Film Club

Lego Robotics Create Your Own Jewellery Discovery Writing

Outreach Creative Creativity Girls Fitness

Global Awareness Fabulous Fitness Walkers Storytelling

Walk and Talk: Bring a Book Science Club Formula 1 in Schools

Maths Olympiad The “A” Stars Table Tennis

Brainiacs V Sauce Your Curiosity V Sauce Your Curiosity

Language Avatars Board Games

No-GI Grappling Business Dragons

NO-GI Grappling

Secondary Concert Band

Global Perspectives

This 'by invitation' ASA is designed to complement provision for our G/Y9 and 10 students who have proven academic talent, a committed work ethic, and an evident interest in the world around them. The ASA shares its name with the IGCSE course offered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); it is our intention to prepare students who commit to this course for this examination. Global Perspectives will serve as excellent preparation for further study in both sections, and is particularly relevant for students contemplating the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12. Over and above this, Global Perspectives will serve to develop students’ critical thinking abilities, research techniques, language competencies and other skills which are integral to students’ success in other subjects, and indeed life in general! Our aim is to make sessions interactive and provocative. Rather than viewing this opportunity as ‘more work’, we want able students to participate in a course that will challenge them in different ways and require them to think about topical issues from different, global perspectives.

Teachers Mr Rainford

Year/Grade By invitation only

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SF13a

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Global Awareness

Do you hear about things happening around the world but have no idea what they mean? Find out what’s happening in Cairo, Egypt and the World!

Teachers Mr Abdelmoteleb

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location NF6

Maths Olympiad Club

This ASA is to help train students to attend mathematics competitions online and outside the country. This is for students who are mathematically inclined and have passion for the subject.

Teachers Ms Fayyad and Ms Ailincai

Year/Grade Y/G7-12

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SS7

Skill

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Walk and Talk: Bring an Book

Love reading, but like to be outside enjoying physical activity? How about combining the two?! Once a week, we’ll chat about what we’re reading as we walk around the track

Teachers Ms Scott and Ms Battioni

Year/Grade Y/G 7&8

Maximum Participants 20

Location Track

Physical

No-GI Grappling

A conditioning programme based on combat sports of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling BUT NO actual combat, just conditioning students’ anaerobic and aerobic stamina, strength and explosivity.

Teachers Mr Ayele

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 20

Location Fitness Centre and Track

Brainiacs

Are you a problem solver? DO you like puzzles? Well, Brainiacs is the ASA for you. We will play games of strategy and engage in complex lateral thinking solving problems and puzzles.

Teachers Ms Neal

Year/Grade Y/G 7&8

Maximum Participants 20

Location Track

Lego Robotics

We will build and program autonomous robots with the aim of competing in the worldwide First Lego League. Building on last years' competition success we hope to improve our robots time round.

Teachers Mr Higgs, Mr Shelden and Ms Mathews

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 12

Location W1

After School Activities Programme

Skill

Outreach in Egypt—Also runs on Wednesday

Here at MES Cairo there is a long standing tradition of building community ties. The opportunities we receive at MES Cairo allow us the chance to help those around us. Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Students will be working with children from two local orphanages: delivering Maths, English, Art and Sports activities amongst other things. In addition we have a new adopt a school project that we would like to grow this year. Do you have the spirit to give? Come join us!

Teacher Ms C. Ingham, Mr Bullough, Mr Kelly and Mr Carney

Year/Grade Y/G/DP9-12

Maximum Participants N/A

Location NF3 Service

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Mentoring in Primary—Sunday, Monday and Wednesday

Are you interested in helping our young MES students with their ASAs? Why not volunteer your time and help run a club or activity in Primary. If this sounds like fun to you then tell us what day is best and we will match you with an activity.

Teachers Mr Macaulay and Mr Tromp

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location Primary

Skill Service

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The Gifted and Talented Challenge Club

Develop your talents and interests at The Challenge Club- a club for Gifted and Talented Students to engage in challenging projects and competitions; unleashing your creativity and imagination!

Teachers Ms Kolesnikova

Year/Grade By Invitation

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SF5

Skill

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Create Your Own Jewellery

Come along and get creative. Create your own accessories that match your style

Teachers Ms Basset and Ms Hassan

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 10

Location SG4 Skill

Chess Club

Chess is one of the eldest and most popular games in the world. Join our club and compete against other students in friendly matches, tournaments and other forms of chess competition within the school. Will you be a champion of chess at MES?

Teachers Mr Kasmani

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SS21

Creating Your World With Code

Computer science and programming are all around us. From the apps we use to the cars we drive. Join us to learn the foundations of computer science and computer programming. You could be the creater of the next Facebook, or the programmer of self-driving cars for everyone. If you can think it, you can design and programme it. Get started on your dream today!

Teachers Mr Naggar

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 20

Location SG9

After-School Activities Programme

Fabulous Fitness Walkers

Do you want to get in shape and feel great all year? Well it’s time to join our group of fitness walk-ers and walk away those worries or just come out and enjoy the company. We will meet on the track at 3.15 and do a light stretch before we commence walking. Come dressed and ready to go.

Teachers Ms Hawthorne and Mr Gibson

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location Track

Skill

TUESD

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TUESD

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TUESD

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Creative

Physical

Mentoring in Primary—Sunday, Monday and Wednesday

Are you interested in helping our young MES students with their ASAs? Why not volunteer your time and help run a club or activity in Primary. If this sounds like fun to you then tell us what day is best and we will match you with an activity.

Teachers Mr Tromp

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location Primary

Skill Service

After-School Activities Programme

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Science Club: High Energy Particle Physics

The largest and most expensive scientific experiment in the world is running at CERN and they are offering high-school students from around the world the chance to perform a scientific experiment on a beamline. Come and join our scientists so you get the chance to submit your work and compete with the best young scientific minds.

Teachers Mr Carter, Ms Fergus and Mr Gerakakis

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 20

Location SS14

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The “A” Stars

This ASA helps Year/Grade 7 to 11 students catch up, keep up and get ahead in school. Students will have time to complete homework assignments in English, Social Studies, and Maths. We also teach students to utilize the best methods and techniques for test-taking, time management and organization.

Teachers LDD

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location LMC

V Sauce Your Curiosity

What is the speed of dark? What is the brightest thing in the universe? Why are things creepy? Why do we get bored? If you have a curious mind, come join us to explore these questions and others you thought had no answers.

Teachers Ms Caswell

Year/Grade Y/G8-10

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SF15

Creative

Skill

Creative Creativity

This club enables IBDP students to complete new Creativity and Service projects. You will have the chance to express your creativity in a variety of ways and you will be able to identify projects that you are interested in.

Teachers Ms Sheehan

Year/Grade IBDP

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SF23

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After-School Activities Programme

Creative

Physical

No-GI Grappling

A conditioning programme based on combat sports of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling BUT NO actual combat, just conditioning students’ anaerobic and aerobic stamina, strength and explosivity.

Teachers Mr Ayele

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 20

Location Fitness Centre and Track

After-School Activities Programme

Arabic Film Club

Students will have the opportunity to develop their conversation skills in Arabic through watching films in Arabic and discussing them as a group.

Teachers Mr Elshahat, Mr Ahmed and Mr Elashry

Year/Grade Y/G/DP7-12 AFL Students only

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SG28

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V Sauce Your Curiosity

What is the speed of dark? What is the brightest thing in the universe? Why are things creepy? Why do we get bored? If you have a curious mind, come join us to explore these questions and others you thought had no answers.

Teachers Ms Granger

Year/Grade Y/G9-12

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SS20

Skill

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Secondary Concert Band

The Concert Band is open to any student who plays flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or percussion. The group will rehearse and play together. Students must provide their own instrument. If a student has an interest in joining, but doesn’t have experience or an instrument, please see Ms. Gilmore to discuss options.

Teachers Ms Gilmore

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location SG6 Skill

Creativity

Discovery Writing

Want to express yourself freely and get creative? Then this is the club for you. Together we will write, share and celebrate each other’s ideas

Teachers Ms Ghalwash

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location LMC

Girls’ Fitness

A girls only exercise class. Everything from exercise dvds, circuits to yoga. A way to keep fit and have fun.

Teachers Ms Hollingworth

Year/Grade All—Girls only

Maximum Participants 20

Location TBC

After-School Activities Programme

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Introduction to Computer Programming using Python

Do you want to learn how to create a computer program? Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more effectively. During this introductory course you will learn simple program code, how to de-velop a computer program using flow charts, plus much more. Once you learn the basics you will be able to go on and create your own programs, you never know you may even be able to create your own computer games!!!!

Teachers Mr Howe

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 20

Location NF1

Physical

After-School Activities Programme Formula 1 in Schools

F1 in Schools is the only global, multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students aged 9 to 19 deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature, compressed air powered, balsa wood F1 cars.

Teachers Ms Taha and Mr Doyle

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 15

Location W2

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Table Tennis

We aim to introduce this popular indoor sport to students and give you the opportunity to socialize and keep fit with your peers outside the classroom. Table tennis is a fast paced fun sport and we are looking forward to seeing you whizzing around the tables.

Teachers Ms Ortiz and Ms Luna

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants N/A

Location MPH Basement

Skill

Physical

No-GI Grappling

A conditioning programme based on combat sports of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling BUT NO actual combat, just conditioning students’ anaerobic and aerobic stamina, strength and explosivity.

Teachers Mr Ayele

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 20

Location Fitness Centre and Track

Physical

After-School Activities Programme

Storytelling

Would you like to read, write and perform stories for, and in collaboration with, Primary students? Come a long and help Ms Williams and our eager Primary students bright to life wonderful stories, old and new.

Teachers Ms Williams

Year/Grade All

Maximum Participants 10

Location Primary Library

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Business Dragons

Are you interested in improving your business and economics knowledge? Or how about becoming a person running your own business? Perhaps you would just like to know exactly what the Financial Times is banging on about on those peachy coloured pages. Come to the Business Dragons Workshop where we will help increase your knowledge and understanding and give you the stepping stones to success.

Teachers Mr Taqi

Year/Grade Y/G9-12 and IBDP

Maximum Participants N/A

Location NS6

Creative

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MES Cairo Instrumental Teaching Scheme

After School Activities Programme

Do you ever find yourself dreaming of being a rockstar? Do you wish music could follow you around

wherever you go? Could you be the next winner of Arab’s Got Talent? Are you always humming a tune or

tapping a rhythm? Is there an instrument that really fascinates you?

If so… why not sign up for music lessons with the Peripatetic Programme? Our specialist teachers will take

you on a magical journey to discover the wonders of the music world.

By signing up for peripatetic lessons, you will have the opportunity to perform at our annual

Peripatetic Showcase, take part in talent shows, perform at parent evenings, not to mention many other

exciting events. You will also progress through the Trinity music syllabus.

If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact our Peripatetic Music Department

Administration Officer, Mrs May accad, in the Secondary Building.

Gifted and Talented Programme at MES Cairo

The Y/G7-9 Gifted and Talented Programme (G&T) at Modern English School Cairo recognises the

excellent learning opportunities that the ASA programme offers to all our students to broaden their

horizons, develop their skills and talents as well as building confidence, self-esteem, leadership and

teamwork skills. It is an expectation that all identified G&T students will participate in a minimum of one

After School Activity of their choice per week. Please see Ms. Sliney in SF14 if you have any questions.

The International Award is alive and kicking at MES Cairo. If you are in Y/G/DP10-12 and seeking

adventure then you could find what you are looking for here. Our current provision includes

the Bronze and Silver awards, led by a dedicated team of staff. Weekly ASA activities will equip

you with the skills needed to be a success.

If you are interested then please keep your eyes and ears on the bulletin for the upcoming

student meetings.

Staff Members

Mr MacAulay, Ms McTigue, and Ms El Rify

MES Cairo's Pioneer Programme involves G/Y7-8 students from both sections of the Secondary

school. Pioneers consistently exhibit qualities of the school's graduate profile. Students participate

in the programme by attending weekend excursions and ASAs. Through these activities, Pioneers

gain new skills, show leadership, provide service, make new friends, and challenge themselves. The

programme builds confidence and instills values and life lessons in students. Participating in

weekly ASAs and weekend trips allow for these lessons to be put into action. Check the Student

Bulletin for information about upcoming events!

Students will gain a sense of international empathy as they research world issues and conflicts

from the perspective of a foreign country. Within the MUN venue, students will collaborate

with students from other international schools, representing a broad range of perspectives

and value systems. The goals of the conferences are not only individual and team

achievement within the MES Cairo student cadre, but MUN experiences also instil a greater

sense of international empathy. Students will participate in a UN-style session, attempting to

build consensus on some of the most difficult and complex issues of the modern world.

Participation is by approved application only; for G/Y/DP10- 12 students

The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the premier

organisations in the USA established to recognise outstanding High School and Middle level

students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who

have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.

These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organisation since their

beginnings in 1921 and 1929. Chapter membership not only recognises students for their

accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in

school activities and community service.

National Honor Society/ National Junior Honor Society: membership is by invitation and

approved application only; for Y/G8-12 and DP11-12

After School Activities Programme