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Welcome to Windrose Academy, the Leading International British School in Cairo

It is a great pleasure to introduce you to Windrose Academy, the leading International British School in Cairo. Our mission is to develop the learners of today into the leaders of tomorrow and prepare them to perform at the highest professional level across the globe.

We strive to provide a premium quality education for all students. Our international British curriculum is recognized around the world for its academic rigour, as it helps them grow both academically and socially.

We are very proud of what our students achieve at school every day. Our teachers use a blended learning approach to deliver the Cambridge British Curriculum in the most convenient way.

We maintain the highest standards in education by recruiting the best teachers in the market and delivering constant professional development. We partner with top-tier experts from the United Kingdom to constantly update the knowledge of our teachers.

This website will provide you with ample information about our school. Please browse through it and don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more or to book a tour of our campus.

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Welcome to Term 2

Jan 10,2021

Welcome to Term 2. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students attending online sessions between now and February 20th as per the decree. We will notify parents as soon as we hear anything new and updated.

We plan to continue our momentum into this term and will be having full schedules for all of our students. Please be sure to have your child attend the online session or view the recordings after the session. Please email your coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.

We look forward to seeing everyone even if it is online for now.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

End of Term1 Exams

Dec 14,2020

This week we will see many ends of term activities including recorded performances for FS1 and FS2 holiday songs and plays. We will see online revision for KS2/3/4 leading up to Wednesday’s start of Term 1 final exams. Please do not send your child to school if they are ill or exhibit any cold or flu-like symptoms. Please let your child’s teacher or school doctor know if your child is too ill to attend exams.

Successful exam preparation includes plenty of rest and a good breakfast. All students will be released at 11 am during exams – December 16-22. Please make advanced preparations. Winter break is set to begin December 23 and return January 10.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Term1 Ending

Dec 08,2020

We are winding down the 1st term and ready for a lovely winter break. Please pay close attention to the email sent with specific information for revision and exam schedules as well as early release times during exams. We are looking forward to completing exams and ending the term on a happy note.

January 10, 2021 will be the return date to school after the winter holidays. This will mark the first day of Term 2 and the beginning of the new year – 2021. We will be sending out specifics regarding schedules in the week before we return. Please be sure to return any library books and textbooks during exam week so they can be checked off.

We thank you for your support.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

A busy week

Nov 29,2020

This week will have some special in-house activities for some extra fun. KS2 will be having literacy week with a spelling bee, book cover design contest and ending with Book Character Dress up day on Thursday.

Some KS1 classes will have their final dance performances outside. The recordings will be sent to parents. This is the culminating activity for their dance unit in PE. They have been working very hard preparing their dances.

Please do you part in maintaining health and safety of our community and report any illnesses to the school doctors, do not send your child to school sick, remind your children about mask-wearing and hand-washing as we reinforce that at school.

Have a great week!

Angela Dillon

School Principal

KS2 Literacy Week

Nov 23,2020

Next week we will be kicking off Literacy Week in KS2. There will be fun events to promote reading and literacy including a spelling bee, bookmark projects, book cover design contests and a Book Character Dress-up day. Please stay tuned to further information.

As we move into the winter months a few reminders to help keep our community healthy:

* Please do not send your child to school if they exhibit any cold symptoms

* Please reinforce the protocols for school like mask-wearing

* Encourage healthy eating and hand-washing at all times

Thank you for your support.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Welcome to the second half of Term 1

Nov 17,2020

Welcome to the second half of Term 1. We are celebrating Literacy Week next week so please be on the lookout for more information for the week’s events. We will be encouraging the love of reading and language during the week.

Please discuss with your child the importance of keeping their masks on and being as socially distant as they can. We are in a critical time entering the winter months and need to refocus back to health and safety measures within our community. The next few months are very important to wear masks, wash hands and keep distance.

We wish you a wonderful short week.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Mid-term Break

Nov 09,2020

The month of November will be a very busy one. We will have a midterm break on November 15-16. Parents will receive information on your child’s progress at midterms towards the end of this week. This will give you a small glimpse at their progress after these 6 intensive weeks back to school five days a week. We have made a lot of progress getting children back into their routines and structure. We still need your support in daily reminders of mask-wearing, social distancing, and washing hands as we enter the winter season. Please enjoy your midterm break.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Welcome to November

Nov 02,2020

Welcome to November. We celebrated a fun day with Halloween celebrations – some spooky science activities and trick or treating. It was a fun day before KS2-KS4 begin exams. Remember a good night’s sleep and breakfast are very important components to set children on the path to success in their midterm exams. This is the first exam for many children in months so helping them to relax will also help ensure confidence in these challenging times.

Preparations have begun to plan parent meetings for November 15th to ensure safety and social distancing for all involved. More information will be shared about how these meetings will be held this year in unique circumstances.

Thanks for al your support of the school’s protocols and requirements to help keep everyone safe and healthy.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Oct 24,2020

We have ended a very successful Environmental Awareness Week with students becoming more aware of how they impact the environment and small steps we can do to help. We held a successful plant sale sponsored by the student council in Key Stage 2. We would like to thank all the students and parents for supporting the student-led initiative.

Students of any year group can check out books from the library during their break or lunchtime. They will need permission from their teacher to go to the library outside of their library time. There are some wonderful new additions to the library collection in all reading levels.

Please be sure your child is wearing a mask upon entering school and has extras available in case of lost, misplaced, or dropped mask. This helps us to maintain our level of safety for all. We appreciate the home-school partnership in supporting our protocols.

Ms. Angela Dillon

School Principal

Second week of school

Oct 01,2020

This week we have begun to get deep into our first academic units. Our settling in time is over and we are heavily focused on our learning. Break times are extremely important – the need for sun, fresh air, food, and water.

Please send your child with enough food and water for the day as there is no access to the water dispensers and limited canteen access. The classroom temperatures are set at 24° and windows and/or doors are open for ventilation. If your child gets cold at times, please send a light pullover with them to keep in their cubby.

Thank you for your support as we being the month of October!

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year

Sep 23,2020

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. We are excited to have all of your students on campus and back into their learning routines. Thank you parents for working with your children to help them transition to the new norm for the time being – mask wearing, lots of hand washing, social distancing and small class sizes. The students are showing resiliency and are working hard to learn these new routines.

Some reminders to help the school year begin smoothly:

Read all emails from school and respond as needed.

Respond to all requests regarding updated health information for your child.

Inform school if your child has been exposed to COVID-19 outside of school.

Be on time for drop off and pick up to ensure a smooth arrival and departure for your child.

Make sure your child has at least two clean masks at school daily.

Make sure all personal items are labeled.

Take your child’s temperature in the morning. Report any illness to the school doctors.

Support all measures in place at school for everyone’s safety.

We look forward to a wonderful school year full of learning and fun! Please pass by anytime – we welcome any comments or suggestions.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Jun 01,2020

Hello parents to the last week of learning! It feels so odd to be writing the word June and there are no kids in school to celebrate these last days. Many year groups will be planning for small events this week so please pay close attention to any emails from your child’s teachers. Next week we will be collecting all books that are checked out from the school and at that time you can pick up any remaining personal items belonging to your child.
We wish you a wonderful, calm and healthy summer! Thanks for all your support of school and in these challenging times staying engaged and supportive.

Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

May 12,2020

Perseverance! This is where we are now in the final weeks of distance learning. It takes perseverance for parents, students, and teachers to make this final push towards the end of the academic school year. Please pay close attention to emails from coordinators regarding student participation and upcoming information for the end of the term.

Library books can be returned any time as well as we will be collecting materials that need to be returned to the school. Your help is greatly appreciated.

I know it’s an easy time to turn off and we are all being pulled in many directions, so please communicate if you are feeling overwhelmed or need assistance in any area. Thanks for your support and we wish you a wonderful week.

May 06,2020

We are now entering May and spring is all around us. The sights and sounds of spring lead us to know there is still happiness and rejuvenation around us. This may be one of the most challenging times in our personal histories and our families are showing perseverance and courage in these times. Trying to keep students engaged can be challenging at times. Please feel free to reach out to anyone here at Windrose Academy if you need assistance, advice or even just a friendly voice. We are here to support our famillies and we will all emerge a strong community after these trying times.

Angela Dillon

Apr 29,2020

Happy Ramadan to all our Windrose community. We hope this month is a blessed month for all. We are now using our Ramdan schedules for online learning. This is an important time to keep your children on a structured day and keep them engaged in their learning this month.

A huge show of appreciation for our Windrose faculty and staff who have been keeping learning alive and meaningful. Parents have been true partners in this unchartered journey. Students will reap the benefits of everyone’s effort and work in partnership.

If you have questions about this month’s schedules, please let your teacher or coordinators know.

Have a wonderful week!

Apr 13,2020

As we move into another week of e-learning, we hope you and your family are finding a routine that works best for you and your circumstances. It ie helpful for children to keep some sense of normalcy and calmness in these times.

One way to help ease fears is to talk with them about what is happening in the world from a factual point of view. I found this article very helpful especially for small children.

Talking about COVID with your child

Our teachers have been working nonstop to keep your children engaged with school and learning. The whole world is experiencing events like never before so we are all in a learning mode ourselves as well. We approach each day with children at the forefront of all decisions and what is best for them at these times. Please feel free to reach out if you need support.

Have a peaceful week.

Mar 22,2020

Welcome to the second week of distance learning.

There are a few reminders to make the process easier for you at home:

1) Please check your email daily and encourage KS2/3/4 to check their emails and Google Classroom as well.

2) Be in contact with your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. We want to make sure all students are connected and engaged daily in school.

3) Don’t pressure your children too much. This is a stressful time and we are all trying out best efforts to keep lessons ongoing and provide opportunities for your children daily.

Please try to maintain some positivity each day with some music, cooking, physical activity, some games and/or some reading. We look forward to seeing the students back very soon.

Mar 11,2020

Patience and flexibility are the keywords these days! We have had to make adjustments to our schedules. Please remember that Thursday is a day off due to forecasted weather events. The Key Stage 1 Science Fair was a huge success this week thanks to all the teachers, co-teachers, art department, Ms. Rony and Ms. Mireille for all their support of providing an opportunity for our students to explore a specific question in science and follow steps to test and collect data. Next week we will have the Key Stage 2 science fair. These events will be in school only.

Our current school plan regarding the health and hygiene of the school was sent out to parents. This is a dynamic and ever-changing situation so please stay tuned for further updates. We appreciate your patience and support of the health protocols we have in place.

Feb 26,2020

This week brings midterm exams. Please remember a good night’s sleep, proper breakfast will help students feel prepared. Students will then enjoy a nice 4-day break and come back rested for the completion of Term 2. WE look forward to seeing parents at parent conferences on March 3rd. Please keep a lookout for an email with further information. Again as always, an email with any questions or concerns about exams, holidays, parent meetings or any feedback you may have.

Feb 02,2020

Hello Windrose Academy parents and welcome to the month of February. This is a month which will be full of events and lots of learning. FS and KS1 will be working towards the 100th Day of School. KS2 is working towards their academic goals in all areas. KS3 and KS4 are focusing on learning and are planning for some trips as well. We are in the middle of flu season, so please be cautious about sending your child to school who is ill. Time at home will help a student heal and not spread any illnesses across the classroom.

Jan 26,2020

Another fantastic week of learning and exploring last week! This week we have several wonderful events with some final friendly football matches on Sunday. Key Stage 2 will have their talent show on Thursday. There will also be a fantastic Year 3 Math day on Tuesday. Lots of fun and learning taking place. Be sure to read your child’s key stage newsletter for more details on the week.

Please remember to see the Updated tardy policy sent. We also have some families who have not updated their health information. A date will be set for this and if your child does not have updated health forms we will hold them out of class until it’s filled out. This is very important in case of any emergencies.

Welcome back to school

Jan 19,2020

January is now in full swing and lots of learning is taking place all over the school. Each stage has begun new topics to begin term 2. KS2 students are preparing for the January 30 Talent Show from 2-3 pm. We invite parents of the performers only due to space limitations. FS had a wonderful pajama themed day last Thursday with students reading and taking part in many activities indoor and outdoor. We encourage parents to have their children to school by 8:00 am as the new lateness policy will now be in effect as of today Sunday, January 19, 2020. We also encourage parents to pick their children up promptly after school as there is no supervision after 3:20 pm. Windrose staff is involved in meetings and planning after this time.

Thank you for your support.

Dec 02,2019

Welcome to December and month filled with holiday spirit! All year groups are busy practicing for the winter show in their classrooms. Very soon we will begin reviewing for exams in some year groups. Please remember to help children prepare by getting a good night’s rest, eat a balanced breakfast and don’t put too much pressure on them. Early preparation is key to success. Please be sure kids are in full winter uniforms by now. We look forward to a wonderful week of learning!

Nov 25,2019

Welcome to another busy week at Windrose Academy. We have KS2 Talent Show auditions taking place during breaks this week. It’s amazing to see the variety of talent that students have outside of their classrooms as well as inside. KS3 had a very competitive match against Noor Language School last week and defeated them with a score of 6-0. The middle school science competition took 1st place at the Your Child Expo last weekend. The November Numeracy Challenge has been dominating math sessions and will end today on November 24th. We are very excited to see the improvements in math using Matheltics to support mental math. Please remember to fill out and return health forms so we can assist your child in case of illness. There are a lot of wonderful extra-curricular activities going on at school – look for more announcements soon.

November Numeracy Challenge

Nov 17,2019

We have a full week of learning ahead at Windrose Academy. The November Numeracy Challenge kicks off tomorrow with a strong focus on numeracy computation skills for all students registered on Mathletics. The November Numeracy Challenge will run from Monday 18th November until Sunday 24th November (1 week). We are challenging you to earn as many participation points as you can. The first placed school will be the school with the highest average total of participation points. This will be calculated by taking the total number of participation points divided by the total number of registered students in the school. Students are beginning learning their parts for their Winter Concert and show.

Deadline of December 1 for all health forms to be returned or filled out. Please remember that all students must be in their full winter uniform by December 1 which means Windrose jackets or solid black or dark gray jackets. Thanks for your support.

Nov 11,2019

Welcome to a short, but busy week here at school. We have Coding Club starting for KS2 and KS3. The sign ups will be out this week for the World Scholar’s Cup Competition, as well for KS2 and KS3. There are also talent show sign ups for KS2 and KS3 out as well. The KS1 talent show will be in the spring. Come and see the new playground painting which allows for some movement and balance practice for KS1 and FS2. The chalkboard wall is ready and kids have been doing some amazing artwork on it. Please remember the winter uniform policy, but it’s still warm in the afternoon so layers are the best. Healthy lunches are always the best to give students the extra energy to get through the school day focused and with their minds ready to learn! Have a wonderful week.

Welcome back

Nov 03,2019

Welcome back to school! The next 6 weeks will be busy as we head towards the midyear holidays. It’s an exciting time of year, but we will be working hard in all academic areas. This is the time where children can make a lot of progress in their studies as there are not many interruptions between now and the Winter Holidays. Please communicate with your child’s teacher regarding any questions or concerns as a first point of contact. As the weather cools and children wear layers, please be sure to label all your child’s belongings.

Checkpoint Best Achievers Celebrations!!

Oct 21,2019

A wonderful celebration was held for our amazing academic achievers! Through the hard work of students, teachers and parents these students achieved amazing results. The sky is the limit for these students. We recognize achievements in all areas at Windrose Academy to support our students and efforts.

Mid-term Exams Week

Oct 21,2019

Midterms can bring stress and anxiety to everyone this week. Perspective is needed by the adults this week and keep in mind children need patience and support. We will end on Thursday with a small Halloween celebration for students from 1-3 pm. It’s a fun time of year before midterm break. Everyone deserves a much earned midterm break and we wish you a restful holiday. We will see everyone back rested and ready to go in November.

Egypt Day

Oct 13,2019

Last Thursday was a very successful Egypt Day. Big thanks to the Arabic, Music and Art Department for supporting this event. Thanks to all the parents who came and supported the event and showed appreciation for all the wonderful events. Next up is a fun day on Thursday, October 17 with Hats on Parade for the FS and Crazy Sock Day for KS1 and KS2. These events are fun and give positive vibes for the day. School is much more than learning reading and math – it’s about having fun and experiencing different events and learning how to be part of a community- The Windrose Community! Have a great week!

Sep 29,2019

Welcome to a full week of learning and activities. The weather is getting cooler and we are in full gear. Students are practicing for the musical performances for Egypt Day on October 10th. Don’t forget we have the upcoming 6th of October holiday next week. Please remember healthy food choices for your children so they have energy to learn and play all day!

Sep 22,2019

The weather is getting cooler, schedules are now routine, the sun sets early and we have nice cool mornings. It’s one of the best times of the year. We will continue this week with full schedules including swimming, library, art, and music. These accompany our core classes to help develop a well-rounded child and give opportunities to explore and extend themselves to other types of activities. We are fortunate to have skilled teachers in all subjects at Windrose Academy to assist students in exploring and finding their passion!

Swimming Lessons

Sep 15,2019

Sunday, September 15 will mark the beginning of this year’s swimming lessons. Please pay close attention to your child’s swim day and provide the correct materials for a successful experience for your child. Swim lessons help children swim longer distances, learn different strokes, and be safe in and around the water. These are very important skills needed for life. We are looking forward to a great week of learning!

Our first full week of school

Sep 08,2019

This week will mark the first full week of school for all year groups. We are looking forward to a busy week of working on routines, procedures and beginning the learning at each level. Please be sure your child is in full uniform, has a healthy breakfast and enough sleep to make the day productive! Please stay tuned for the shared event calendar and mark your schedule for upcoming events. Line up will begin at 7:45 am and students need to be present by 8:00 am.

2019/2020 Welcome Note

Aug 27,2019

Welcome to all families for the 2019-2020 school year. We are looking forward to welcoming our returning students and a huge welcome to new students to our community. We are excitedly preparing for the new school year and have a year of learning and ful ahead of us. We at Windrose Academy are actively engaged in making excellence happen every day! We are all looking forward to seeing you next week,

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Welcome to Term 2

Jan 10,2021

We look forward to seeing everyone even if it is online for now.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

End of Term1 Exams

Dec 14,2020

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Term1 Ending

Dec 08,2020

We thank you for your support.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

A busy week

Nov 29,2020

Have a great week!

Angela Dillon

School Principal

KS2 Literacy Week

Nov 23,2020

As we move into the winter months a few reminders to help keep our community healthy:

* Please do not send your child to school if they exhibit any cold symptoms

* Please reinforce the protocols for school like mask-wearing

* Encourage healthy eating and hand-washing at all times

Thank you for your support.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

Welcome to the second half of Term 1

Nov 17,2020

We wish you a wonderful short week.

Angela Dillon

School Principal

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FS 2020 in-house Christmas Celebration

Book Character Dress-up Day

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Halloween In School Event 2020

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Welcome to Term 2

End of Term1 Exams

Term1 Ending

A busy week

KS2 Literacy Week

Welcome to the second half of Term 1

Mid-term Break

Welcome to November

Second week of school

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year

Welcome back to school

November Numeracy Challenge

Welcome back

Checkpoint Best Achievers Celebrations!!

Mid-term Exams Week

Egypt Day

Swimming Lessons

Our first full week of school

2019/2020 Welcome Note

School News

Welcome to Term 2

End of Term1 Exams

Term1 Ending

A busy week

KS2 Literacy Week

Welcome to the second half of Term 1

Upcoming Events

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