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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.
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Self-Awareness Programme
The Self-Awareness Programme was launched this year to
senior students. 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 Secondary students for completing
the first Self-Awareness Programme ever offered in Egypt.
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ECIS Student Award for International Understanding 2006/2007
Karim Mekawi (currently IGCSE Year 2) was
granted the ECIS Student Award for International Understanding. This award is granted to students with a
positive attitude toward the life and culture of others, a good representative of his/her own country, a
contributing force in the life of the school, thus furthering the cause of international understanding.
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Jubilee Scholarship
Jubilee
Scholarships are awarded yearly to five students from Egypt in
recognition of their academic endeavours and personal contribution to
their school and local community. Winners attend summer school in the
United Kingdom and all expenses are paid.
We congratulate
Pranav Madhikar of New Horizon International School who was awarded the scholarship
for summer 2005 and Rana Hussein who received the award in summer 2002.
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. New
Horizon student Hadir Marie received third prize for her essay titled
“How does an International education with Cambridge improve
your understanding of the world?”
El Shona 4th
International Biennale Children’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 3
schools chosen, throughout Egypt, to participate in the Waste 2001
Middle 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 2000
Festival
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
joint 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.
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