CAC High School Principal’s Notes
45th CACMUN Opening Ceremony
MUN Secretary General opens the event
As I write today’s newsletter post, the campus is abuzz with the vibrant activity of more than 450 model United Nations delegates attending the 45th CACMUN event here on campus. It is wonderful to welcome students from schools all around Cairo and one international school from overseas to this prestigious annual event. The CAC team of students, guided by CAC faculty members David Godfrey and Bobby Cowles, has been working diligently since April of last year to plan this event. Along the way, they have developed excellent leadership and organizational skills, which are paying dividends today.
MUN Delegates at work
MUN events present an array of wonderful opportunities for students such as:
• Broadening Horizons: With participants from around the world, this event provides a unique chance for students to explore different viewpoints and cultures, broadening their horizons.
• Problem-Solving Skills: MUN challenges students to think critically and find solutions to complex global issues, a skill set that’s highly valuable in today’s interconnected world.
• Communication Excellence: Delegates must express their thoughts clearly, negotiate effectively, and draft resolutions, honing their communication skills for future success.
• Leadership Development: Empowers students to become confident leaders, ready to advocate for change and collaborate on global challenges.
• Networking: Opportunities for students to connect with peers, mentors, and experts, fostering valuable connections for their future endeavors.
• Cultural Awareness: Exposure to different cultures is an essential part of MUN, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.
• Global Citizenship: MUN encourages our students to embrace their roles as responsible global citizens, informed and motivated to address global issues.
Next week is Spirit Week! For those of you who have been at CAC for more than a year, I do not need to say more; you know what’s coming! However, if you are a new family in town, be prepared. Spirit Week in the high school is an energetic and intense period of time where students celebrate their unique grade level and CAC spirit in a competitive arena throughout the week. Your child will no doubt come to school dressed in wacky costumes and return home with tales of adventure, hijinks, and lots of fun. Look out for photos in next week’s edition of this newsletter. In the meantime, I wish you a safe and pleasant weekend.
Week Without Walls
This week, we were delighted to be joined by many parents in our online Week Without Walls meetings. Excitement is rising as the WWW adventures draw nearer. Be sure to check the relevant Google Classroom for your child’s allocated course; there are forms and paperwork that need to be completed to authorize travel.
Link to the WWW website
https://www.cacegypt.org/CAC-intranet/index.php/hs-week-without-walls-23-24
Week Without Walls Reminders
• Google Classrooms – Google classrooms are active. Parents will need to use their Google accounts to access the classrooms. If you need help accessing the classrooms, please contact Mona Abdelhady (mabdelhady@cacegypt.org).
• Course Teacher Contact – If you wish to contact the WWW course leader for more information, please refer to your child’s schedule in Skyward; the teacher is listed there under WWW.
• Health Forms, Visas (overnight travel) due Sep 30
Dates for your Diary
• Sept 24-27 – HS Spirit Week
• Sept 28 – No school (Prophet’s Birthday Holiday)
• Oct 3 – Grade 9 Coffee Morning (9:00 a.m.)
• Oct 10 – Large University Fair (morning)
• Oct 13-20 – WWW
• Oct 24 – Quarter 1 Progress Report posted on Skyward
MS/HS Strings Ensemble at Peace Day Assembly
MS/HS Choir perform at Peace Day Assembly
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of September 21, 2023
Grade 9 Seminar: This week, our Grade 9 students gathered in the library for a seminar led by Ms. Ennis. Students learned about research techniques, generative AI/plagiarism, and took a deep dive into our CAC Academic Honor Code. Later this semester, Grade 9 students will have another informative session in the library.
Upcoming University Fair:
Tuesday, Oct. 10th from 9:45-11:15 AM right here on campus! The fair will have timed entry by grade levels during those hours. With over 100 universities represented, this is your chance to gather information, ask questions, and explore opportunities. You can see the list of confirmed universities here.
Seniors: Upcoming Drop In Sessions
On most Tuesdays during lunch, at least one counselor will be available in the counseling conference room for drop-in sessions. This is for students with specific application questions or for general advice on any aspect of their application process. Students can find the drop-in session schedule here.
ACT test information:
The registration for 23-24 test dates are as follows:
Saturday, October 28, 2023 (full for CAC location)
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024
Registration details here!
Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
From the PTO
We had another awesome bake sale on Tuesday. Our volunteers brought some incredible treats to sell. We are so grateful for the support of our volunteers and the community who purchased and enjoyed the goodies. Keep an eye on our socials and WhatsApp groups for details about our next bake sale.
Our New Family Felucca Trip was this Thursday. We hope all the new parents who participated had a wonderful time connecting and getting to know each other. We’re very glad to be able to bring people together to nurture our wonderful community.
Mark your calendars!
On Sunday, Sept 24th at 2pm we will have our CAC PTO General Meeting in the PTO lounge on the first floor of the Admin building. We look forward to seeing you there. We will share what your CAC PTO has done in the last few weeks, what we have on the horizon, and a budget snapshot. Your attendance and participation is vital to our organization!
Looking ahead:
Planning for our Halloween festivities is well underway. The collection boxes for candy and other donations will be in the ES office and by the front gate daily from 7:30-3pm. It is a real community effort to put together this annual tradition and we appreciate your support and donations.
PTO