CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Enjoying the lunchtime football games
Science Display
Mapping Harkness Discussions
As a principal at a school like CAC, I always feel so privileged to be able to get out and about around school and visit classes to see learning in action. It’s always an absolute highlight for me to see students engaged in the vibrant and varied learning experiences that teachers construct for and with them.
Over the last three weeks, I have visited classes in almost every department of the high school: English, math, science, PE, visual art, theater, as well as making visits to lunchtime and after-school activities, sports events, and competitions. There is certainly an incredible amount of things happening here at CAC!
However, quantity of experiences is not necessarily an indicator of quality. While I often comment on the amount and variety of things happening here, it is the quality of those experiences that truly impresses me. The incredible diversity of lessons, ways of thinking, learning engagements, assessments, and expectations that the students journey through each day on campus is what makes the CAC experience so rich and engaging.
You will be aware by now that April 20 has been declared a national holiday and CAC will be closed on this day. This brings the final day of school for the IBDP students forward to April 19. However, the teachers’ careful planning of their courses will mean this last minute shift will not disrupt the learning. The change does add to the rather choppy feel that we are already experiencing in April. However, teachers are thoughtfully planning and our students are adaptable; when we return after the Eid break in May it will be heads down and fully focused on preparing for the end of semester exams. On that note, I have included a few images below to remind you (and your students) of some effective study habits and how to ensure there is a suitable space dedicated to study at home.
In the meantime, I’ll take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful long weekend, and another happy Easter!
List of upcoming events and important dates:
• Sun 16 Apr: Eastern Easter Holiday
• Mon 17 Apr: Sham El Nessim Holiday
• Wed 19 Apr: Last day of school for full IBDP students
• Thu 20 Apr. Eid Holiday – No school
• 23-27 Apr: Eid Break. Return to school: Sunday 30 April
• 28 Apr: IB Exams begin
• Wed 3 May: WWW October 2023 kickoff, lunchtime fair
• Thu 4 May: Labor Day Holiday (tentative)
• Sun 7 May: TOK Exhibition. 6:00 p.m.
• Thu 11 May: Grade 9&10 Spring Formal (evening)
• 14-18 May: MAP testing (Grade 9)
• Thu 18 May: Eco Fair (after school)
• Fri 19 May: Prom (off campus, evening)
• Mon 22 May: HS Recognition Night (Awards) evening, Theatre (time TBC)
• Mon 29 May: Season 3 Sports Awards 5:30 pm
• Wed 31 May – Tue 6 June – Final semester exams, grades 9-11 (attendance is required)
• Fri 2 Jun: Grade 12 Graduation. Early morning, Pyramids
• Wed 7 Jun: Last day of school
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of April 13, 2023
Upcoming University Visits
Monday, May 1st: 11:15- 12 noon: Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Grade 11 families- Your student should have scheduled the college meeting (student, parent and counselor) to occur by April 20th. Please remind them to do so if that has not yet been scheduled.
Counselors did individual check-ins with juniors this week as well, to ensure each student was on the right track for their particular plan.
Grades 9-11: Summer Programs
There are thousands of summer opportunities and programs being offered around the world each year. Click HERE to check out a few we have come across.
ACT Test information:
Students may register for the upcoming 22-23 test dates at CAC or other test locations in Cairo. Please go here to find out more. The registration for 23-34 test dates will open up late June (date TBA).
Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
New Book Alert!
We have just displayed our new shipment of Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and Anime/Manga. Stop by the MHS Library to check them out! We will be open till 4pm on school days.
The CAC Libraries will be closed on Saturdays for the rest of April.
We will resume our Saturday hours in May. If you want to check out books, you can stop by anytime before 4pm on a school day.
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Library
CAC Green Team Eco Month Bingo!
This month the CAC Green Team is challenging you to complete eco activities. Scan the QR in the below poster to take part. Open to all CAC students and community members. Participants will get a special prize from the CAC Green Team.
Save the date, May 18th 2023 for this year’s ECO-FAIR!
What is the ECO-Fair?
This is a student-organized environmental event hosted annually by the CAC Green Team to spread awareness about eco-excellence in Cairo and celebrate the planet we call home. Participants will Learn how our community can implement eco-friendly practices, Enjoy our sustainable vendors, and Contribute by donating electronics, clothing & recycling paper. Don’t miss our one-day-only CAC Thrift Store and Recycled Material Fashion Show.
If you are passionate about recycling arts and crafts, you may have the opportunity to display your project at this year’s Eco-Fair!
If you know of any sustainable local brands in Egypt you are welcome to send them our invite: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfon2SYvR1Klk8KwYjvapapdS6c1osEUh9pLg7bGbG2AHeuwg/viewform
Please contact: greenteam@cacegypt.org if you have any questions.
CAC Green Team
Parenting Together with Positive Discipline (Tweens/Teens) course is full.
However, sign up for the 2023-24 Parenting Together Courses at CAC is now open!
Here are the course dates for the upcoming 2023-24 school year:
SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up & save your spot today 2023-24 Course Sign Up Form
To learn more, visit the course blog at https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/
If you have any questions, contact Carey Harris at charris@cacegypt.org
Carey Harris
ES Guidance Teacher / School Counselor
Positive Discipline Parent & Classroom Educator
Let’s Have a Ball! We have gone through so much in the last few years, but our school spirit has never wavered. It’s time to celebrate our CAC spirit and what our community can accomplish together!
You are warmly invited to the
Booster Ball—Celebrating CAC Spirit, on May 12, 7-11pm at CAC.
Come enjoy live music, dancing and dinner by Sage.
Tickets at 2750 EGP available at the Spirit Store weekdays 8-10am and 230-4pm or contact BoosterBall@cacegypt.org.
Booster Club
CAC PTO