A workshop with Dr. Hana Al-Nasser Malhas, the School Director, which reflected the positive vision of building a life filled with optimism, health, work success, money, self-appreciation, love and forgiveness. A unique experience filled with inspiration

During these painful events that our steadfast Palestinian people are enduring under the oppression of the occupation, with the increasing injustice and suffering, our pain is one and our suffering is one. We are part of them and they are part of us.

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We cannot accept or think of what is happening as anything other than a humanitarian crime. Our beloved students in all school levels seek to express their feelings regarding the events of this heinous war and the targeting of innocent civilians in hospitals.

It is our right to express our feelings and stand as a support with our brothers and sisters in Palestine. United, we stand in solidarity with Palestine and promote justice and empathy in support of Palestinian people’s rights. We share your mourning and frown upon the devastating attack on Al Ahli Baptist Hospital that took place yesterday. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to all people of Gaza and Palestine.

Joining Hands for Peace - Today, we stand united in solidarity with Palestine at our Primary School students’ assembly. Together, we promote peace, justice and empathy in support of the Palestinian people’s rights.

Joining Hands for Peace - Today, we stand united in solidarity with Palestine at our Primary School students’ assembly. Together, we promote peace, justice and empathy in support of the Palestinian people’s rights.

We value the partnership between parents and the school community. In line with this, the Primary School Academic Leadership Team met Grades 1 and 2 parents, to address various topics. These included communication methods, maximizing the benefits of the Primary Newsletter, and understanding the roles of both parents and the school in covering and reviewing assessment objectives.
 

As part of our " Who We Are" unit, the Physical & Health Education team facilitated a yoga session for grade 1 students. This session allowed students to explore the significance of mindful exercise and the importance of nurturing their physical well-being.

Mashrek International School and Mashrek Parent Ambassadors organized a ‘Meet & Greet’ event to welcome new parents and families to the Mashrek Community at the school’s outdoor Primary School venue. This event aims to introduce new parents to each other and the leadership team in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. A big welcome to our new Mashrek parents!

To acknowledge students’ achievements during the MYP E-Assessment session of 2023, grade 11 students received their MYP certificates and course results in a joyous ceremony.
 

Representatives from several international universities in the Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Germany and Turkey visited the Mashrek campus to provide grades 11 and 12 IBDP students with information about admission requirements at their universities.

As part of the Well-being Committee initiatives, students celebrated the end of September through a themed Thursday which will be celebrated on the last Thursday of every month. This month’s theme was “Anything but a Backpack!” Thursday, where students came to school carrying their belongings in anything except a backpack. The aim of this initiative is to add a touch of novelty, creativity and make our school day more interesting and enjoyable, contributing to the overall well-being of our students.

In collaboration with the Jordan Society of Family Medicine and in alignment with the WHO’s vision to increase awareness about cervical cancer and the methods of early detection and protection, we invited Dr. Suha Khalifa (Family Medicine Consultant) to give a lecture titled: ‘Cervical Cancer; How to Protect Ourselves & Our Children’.

Connecting Cultures Across Borders: Our grades 4, 5, and 6 students embarked on an exciting cultural exchange journey with the Ambassador School in Dubai. This incredible cross-cultural engagement was more than just a journey, it was a bridge between worlds. Our young learners explored the rich tapestry of cultures, languages and traditions as they engaged in a transformative experience with their peers.

KG parents attended an awareness session on the important aspects of children’s social-emotional development, cognitive needs, behavioral regulation as well as academic objectives and goals. This session was held by Mashrek educators from the Primary School.

We hosted Anood Barqawi, Founder of Ineffable Production House, who spoke to our grade 8 students about branding identities, logos, marketing and sustainable packaging for various products in an interactive session related to their current product design unit.
 

As our graduates embark on their final year of their grade 12 journey, the DP team met with grade 12 parents at Ibn Rushd Hall to emphasize the importance of adhering to deadlines for the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and subject internal assessments. Meeting these deadlines is not only crucial for our students’ well-being but also for their academic success and future endeavors. The collaboration between parents and teachers fosters a holistic learning environment that immensely benefits our students.
 

We held an awareness session about Readiness for Primary School, “Identifying the Developmental Milestones and the impact of a rich environment on your child” for grades 1 and 2 parents. This session helps parents identify the developmental milestones of children aged 6 and 7 years old as well as learn tips and activities to improve social communication skills and motor skills of their children. It was conducted by our Special Needs Educator, Occupational Therapy Specialist and Speech & Language Pathologist.

The Polish Consul to Jordan visited the Mashrek campus to strengthen ties between our school and the Polish Embassy. He discussed with our IB diploma students the opportunities to study in Poland and the scholarships that are offered to students who are interested in studying there. It was a pleasure hosting our guest and we look forward to future collaborations. ​​​​​​​

Our KG students enjoyed celebrating International Dot Day. The inspiration behind this global event is the children’s book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds, which Terry Shay first introduced to his classroom on September 15th, 2009. This day was created to encourage and celebrate creativity, courage and collaboration. All our students were given various opportunities to express themselves through imaginative and creative learning experiences, while encouraging them to wear polka dot patterned clothes.