School Activities and Student Achievements

Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of the New Horizon International School programme. To make our students school experience more enjoyable, educational and memorable we provide them the opportunity to explore beyond the traditional curriculum. We support and encourage our student body to participate in various events and competitions.

Mini-Clubs

During the school year we offer a variety of mini-clubs for the students to enjoy. We strive to present activities that are suited to various age groups and interests. In the past, we have offered such clubs as: guitar lessons, hip-hop dance, etiquette, ballet, drama, jazz, gymnastics, arts and crafts and leather work.

Mini-clubs are offered one day per week, after school. All clubs are presented by trained professionals.

Top in the World and Top in Egypt

In a ceremony that was held at the British Embassy in Cairo on Thursday 8th March 2007, Omar Hassib was recognised by The University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) as a 'Top in the World' student in Economics.

Omar was awarded the "High Achievers Certificate" and received a full scholarship to attend university and study economics. Omar is the only student in Egypt to be recognised as 'Top in the World.'

In a ceremony that was held at the British Embassy in Cairo, in March 2010, Shereen Mohamed Alaa was recognised by The University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) as a 'Top in Egypt’ student in Business Studies.

Heart to Heart Programme

Students from all over the world were invited to gather in Beijing to experience the theme slogan of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games "One World One Dream" and spread Olympic ideals among youth. From Egypt, New Horizon International School was selected to attend this wonderful and memorable programme

Self-Awareness Programme
The Self-Awareness programme was launched in Egypt for the first time at New Horizon School in 2007. The sessions were structured to include guidelines for:

• Self-discipline and respect
• Yoga practice
• Effective resolution of everyday challenges
• Non-violence, compassion for self and all living beings
• Hygiene and nutrition
• Well-rounded and balanced physical and emotional health
• Creative attention, concentration, relaxation techniques

On April 30, 2007, Dr. Prabhakar Madhikar, our guest of honour, awarded certificates of accomplishment to our Secondary students for completing the first Self-Awareness Programme ever offered in Egypt.

ECIS Student Award for International Understanding 2006/2007

This award is granted to students with a positive attitude toward the life and culture of others, a good representative of his/her country, a contributing force in the life of the school, thus furthering the cause of international understanding.

 Karim Mekkawi, September 2006  

 

Jubilee Scholarship

This has been awarded yearly, by the British Council, to students in recognition of their academic endeavours and personal contribution to their school and local community. Winners attend summer school in the United Kingdom, together with students from all parts of the world.

 Pranav Madhikar, summer 2005, Scotland  

Rana Hussein, summer 2002, England

 

Cambridge MENA Essay Competition

In May 2004 the Cambridge Essay competition selected 12 students to receive prizes from over 150 entries representing students at Cambridge Centres across the region.

Hadir Marie received third prize for her essay titled “How does an International education with Cambridge improve your understanding of the world?”

 Hadir Marei, summer 2004, England  

 

 

El Shona 4th International Biennale Childrenn's Art Competition

In June 2003 the Design Centre Cairo held a competition in order to encourage children of the world to create for a better future. The following New Horizon students received certificates in recognition for their work: Hana Khaled, Dina Muccio and Hania Karim.

 

Volunteer Child

In February 2002 New Horizon International School was one of three schools chosen in the Cairo area to participate in the Volunteer Child programme. The programme is run in connection with the Institute of Cultural Affairs Middle east and North Africa and the United Nations. The purpose is to increase the sense of social responsibility towards the community among children and assist in promoting compassion for others.

 

Waste 2001

In recognition of our students in the Egyptian National Environmental Campaign, we were one of three schools chosen, throughout Egypt, to participate in the Waste 2001 Middel East Congress and Exhibition for Recycling and Waste Management. Our students met with the Egyptian Minister of Environment, Mrs. Nadia Ebeid, along with the Syrian Minister of the Environment. The students took this opportunity to personally present Mrs. Nadia Ebeid with a beautifully executed photographic expose they had done themselves.

 

Environmental Festival 2000

As part of our on-going programme of supplemental English projects, our Preparatory students were among the top contributors to the Environmental 2000 Festival. This event was held November 2000 at the Cairo Opera House, under the auspices of the Egyptian Tourism Authority and the Cairo Sheraton. Our students conducted independent research, which included scientific experiments, video and photographic exposes, along with a wealth of other artistic and written material. At the conclusion of the festival our students donated the proceeds from hand-crafts they made and sold, to charity.