PARENTS' GROUP NEWSLETTER, 10th May 2010

Thanks to all the parents who have volunteered to help at the KS3 Field Fiesta, a disco being held for years 7-9 on Thursday 10th June.  We could still do with some more help on the night to collect entry tickets and generally supervise the event which will run from 6.00-9.00 pm.  Please contact Janine McTeir (janine_mcteir@yahoo.co.uk) if you will be able to help.   You will be dropping off and collecting your kids at this event so please consider staying for a little while to help, even if you are going out yourselves later on.

After the popularity of our first fund raising bazaar in Katameya back in January, we have decided to hold another bazaar at Villa no. 450 in Katameya Heights on 16th June from 10.00 am - 12.00 noon.  We will be running a cake stall again so contributions of baking would be much appreciated either on the day or sent to Janine McTeir.  Funds raised will be going to Egyptian charities including an orphanage for girls run by an amazing nun called Sister Mary.  Contributions of girls' clothing will also be gratefully received and passed onto the orphanage.  The well stocked book stall will be running again so once again any donations of books in good condition would be appreciated and can be sent direct to Villa no. 450.  Please pass the word to all your friends, this is a community event, not just aimed at NCBIS parents.  A great opportunity to buy gifts to take back to your friends over the summer holidays.

Our chance to say goodbye to members of the Parents' Group who will be leaving Cairo for a new posting this summer will be Tuesday 22nd June onboard the motor yacht 'Christina' which will take us on a 2 hour cruise on the Nile from 7.00-9.00 pm.  Places are limited to 25 so if you would like to attend this popular event please contact Janine McTeir as soon as possible.  The boat leaves from 110 El Nile street, Dokki, just in front of the Cairo Sheraton Hotel, before El Gala'a bridge. Please bring a small dish of food to share with everybody, the boat will provide plates, cutlery and glasses, as well as ice cubes (for your drinks) and they are free of charge. Soft drinks, juices, mineral water, tea, coffee, and Nescafe are available on the yacht and are charged as per consumption, the prices are the same as the market.  Please allow plenty of time to get there with the busy traffic and car share if possible.  Please meet at the boat at 6.45 pm, we will leave promptly at 7.00 pm, we cannot wait for latecomers.