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College Guiding Statements............................................................................................ 03 The Malvern Qualities...................................................................................................... 04 Welcome to Malvern College Egypt ................................................................................ 05 1. College Organization ................................................................................................ 06 1.1 Key contacts........................................................................................................... 06 1.2 The Story Behind the College........................................................................... 07 - 08 1.3 The Structure of Malvern College Egypt................................................................. 08 1.4 Accreditations and Affiliations................................................................................. 09 1.5 College Governance............................................................................................... 09 1.6 Safeguarding.......................................................................................................... 09 1.7 MCE Ethos and Culture.......................................................................................... 10 2. College Life................................................................................................................. 11 2.1 The College Day ..................................................................................................... 11 2.2 Curriculum Overview ............................................................................................... 11 The Early Years ........................................................................................................ 13 The Primary School .................................................................................................. 13 The Secondary School.............................................................................................. 14 2.3 International Mindedness ........................................................................................ 16 2.4 The end of the College day ..................................................................................... 16 2.5 Communication ....................................................................................................... 16 2.6 College Rules .......................................................................................................... 17 2.7 Lost property ........................................................................................................... 19 2.8 Illness, Injury and Medicines ................................................................................... 19 2.9 Lunch and break time snacks ................................................................................. 22 2.10 Birthday Cakes and treats at school...................................................................... 22 2.11 The college Libraries ............................................................................................. 22 2.12 The house system ................................................................................................ 22 Elgar ........................................................................................................................ 23 Foster ....................................................................................................................... 23 Sanger ..................................................................................................................... 24 Lewis ........................................................................................................................ 24 3. College Procedures and Policies .................................................................................... 25 3.1 Absence from School ................................................................................................... 25 3.2 Late Bus ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.3 Bus Routes ...................................................................................................................... 25 3.4 Co Curricular Activities Programme ................................................................................ 26 3.5 College Closure ............................................................................................................... 26 3.6 Parking and Drop Off ....................................................................................................... 27 3.7 Smoking ........................................................................................................................... 28 3.8 Deliveries of food ............................................................................................................ 28 3.9 Friends of Malvern - For MCE ........................................................................................ 28 3.10 Assemblies ..................................................................................................................... 28
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The Malvern Qualities Malvern College Egypt holds a firm commitment to absolute and fundamental values that have stood the test of time. While we refer to them as “Malvern Qualities” they are as relevant in the town of Malvern UK as they are in our city of Cairo. It is through our common emphasis on these values that pupils across the Malvern family of schools will leave well-prepared as global citizens who are ready to both understand and solve issues facing our world in the 21st Century.
Resilience Showing persistence and perseverance in the face of difficulty. Having the ability to face challenges with confidence and with good humour. Being able to respond positively to setbacks and to see them as an opportunity to learn.
Self awareness Being reflective about the process of learning and what we do. Showing an awareness of both strengths and weaknesses and taking responsibility for personal development.
Open mindedness Being open-minded to the wide range of beliefs, opinions and cultures that make up the modern world and yet having the strength of character to stand by one’s own. Showing respect and acceptance to those who hold contrary views and the intellectual flexibility to see others’ points of view. Having a global outlook and actively contributing to a multicultural society.
Collaboration Demonstrating an awareness that collaboration is a vital skill in society. Working with others to bring about the greater good and to offer service. Showing generosity towards other opinions and ideas and an ability to recognise that other ideas may be better than one’s own. Working together to learn.
Kindness Recognising that kindness and consideration are an essential part of a civilised society and a happy community. Acting with compassion and showing empathy towards those in difficulty.
Risk taking Demonstrating a confident, imaginative and innovative approach to what is possible. Pushing oneself both mentally and physically in unfamiliar situations. Showing curiosity and creativity to explore new ideas and opportunities.
Curiosity Having an inquisitive and investigative attitude.
Ambition Being forward-thinking with a vision of the future, and showing the determination and courage to follow this path.
Independence Showing self-reliance and resourcefulness in all actions.
Integrity Showing the strength of character to be an honest and trustworthy member of society and to stand by one’s beliefs. Being willing to accept personal responsibility where things go wrong and to learn from mistakes when they occur. Demonstrating intellectual honesty by acknowledging sources of information and ideas.
Humility Having awareness of one’s strengths and abilities but with a sense of modesty. Recognising the distinction and benefits of a Malvern College education, making the most of the opportunities it provides and understanding with sensitivity and humility that others do not enjoy the same advantages.
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College Guiding Statements Motto: Sapiens Qui Prospicit - Wise is the Person Who Looks Ahead
1. The College cultivates the whole pupil Pupils at the College enjoy a balanced education, which aims through an excellent academic, pastoral and co-curricular programme to develop their individual intellectual, physical, social and emotional well-being.
2. The College values community well-being and provides a safe and supportive learning environment Pupils, parents and staff are provided with a secure, safe and supportive environment to promote personal, social and emotional well-being and growth.
3. The College shapes pupils to become global citizens who have an understanding of, and ability to adapt to, the complexities of an ever-changing world Through developing an appreciation of the needs of local and global communities, an awareness of the world around us and celebrating cultural similarities and diversity, pupils truly become global citizens with an internationally minded outlook and a desire to provide service for others.
4. The College encourages a passion for learning through enquiry, curiosity and collaborative participation Pupils at the College are encouraged to become self-motivated inquirers and thinkers who have a passion for learning. Pupils develop the confidence to become independent learners who know how and when to collaborate to develop their own learning and that of those around them.
5. The College respects the natural world and its resources both globally and locally The College develops individuals who have a desire to learn about the world in which they live. Pupils should aspire to be caring individuals who are able to understand their own responsibility to, and impact on, the environment both locally and globally.
6. The College prepares pupils to live their lives honestly with a spirit of respect for themselves and others Pupils are supported in developing deep-rooted values that give rise to principled individuals who act with honesty, integrity, respectful manners, as well as being flexible, pragmatic and open to new ideas. The College guides its pupils to be open-minded and respectful of the diversity of our community.
7. The College prepares pupils to take risks and show endurance and resilience to achieve their goals Pupils are encouraged to persevere as they encounter unfamiliar situations and explore new ideas or opportunities and to be resilient in the face of adversity, inspiring the self-belief to become confident, well-informed risk takers.
8. The College challenges each pupil to be the best they can be and discover who they might become The College learning environment encourages and celebrates exploration, experimentation, questioning and discovery whilst developing a sense of personal responsibility to learning. Pupils will be reflective in analysing opportunities, in facing challenges and in learning from their inevitable mistakes.
9. The College prepares each pupil to become effective and dynamic communicators within the modern world The College promotes opportunities for all pupils to develop their English language skills and explore their abilities in other languages. Pupils are encouraged and supported to utilise technologies to expand their capability to communicate effectively.
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Welcome to Malvern College Egypt Dear Parents, Pupils and Friends of Malvern College Egypt, MCE is the premier British College in Cairo and a proud member of the Malvern College International family of schools. The highly qualified and experienced staff at MCE strive to achieve the high academic standards expected of a premier British education, whilst providing a supportive and caring learning environment. MCE graduates are young men and women that are self- aware, resilient, open minded and academically ambitious in accordance with the Malvern College Guiding Statements and Qualities. MCE is fortunate to have a very supportive and engaged parent community. The purpose of this handbook is to provide the basic information that parents need to understand the structure and operation of the College. Parents are encouraged to utilize all avenues of information and or communication on offer to them i.e. the Parent Portal, College Website and direct email links to the administration and teaching staff. Thank you and welcome to Malvern College Egypt. Malvern College Egypt: A School of Many Nations but a Family of One.
Phillip Burgess Headmaster Malvern College Egypt
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1. College Organisation 1.1 Staff List
Key contacts: Departement
Name
+202 19198
Front Desk Primary Office
Telephone +202 26144400
Zeina Auf
Finance Uniform
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Sara Hegazy
Moustafa Saad ElDin Aya Abdel Fattah
frontdesk@malverncollege.edu.eg zeina.labib@malverncollege.edu.eg
Secondary School Office Nada Yasser Transport
Nada.yasser@malverncollege.edu.eg
transportation@malverncollege.cedu.eg
+202 19198
accounting@malverncollege.edu.eg uniform@malverncollege.edu.eg
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1. College Organisation 1.2 The Story Behind the College Malvern College UK Malvern College UK opened in January 1865 to two dozen boys. Initially, there were two Houses, but expansion was rapid and by 1877 there were six Houses and 290 boys. The Chapel records over 600 Old Malvernians and Hillstonians who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. Malvern College has played a significant role in the development of educational projects. In 1963, it was the first independent school to have a language laboratory. It pioneered Nuffield Physics in the 1960s, Science in Society in the 1970s, and the Diploma of Achievement in the 1990s. Today’s co-educational College came about in 1992 when three successful schools (Malvern College, Ellerslie Girls’ School and Hillstone Prep) were brought together. At the beginning of the 1990s, Malvern continued to be at the forefront of innovation by being one of the first schools in Britain to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Over the last twenty years Malvern College has shown itself to offer the highest standards of co-education. Currently there is approximately an equal number of boy and girls enrolled, and the College has remained a full boarding school with a large majority of pupils on campus during the weekends. Malvern College opened its first overseas school, Malvern College Qingdao, with Malvern College Chengdu opening in September 2015. In 2016 Malvern College Egypt opened, closely followed in 2018 by Malvern College Hong Kong. Further information about the College’s other overseas campuses can be found at: www.malverncollege.org.uk/international
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1. College Organisation 1.2 The Story Behind the College Malvern College Egypt Worldwide Group for Investment and Development approached Malvern College UK in May 2014 with the intention of cooperating on the Malvern College Egypt project. Malvern College, with its long history of high-quality education, was the ideal partner to establish Malvern College Egypt as the first school in Egypt with a direct sister school in the UK. The Azazy Group, the owner of Worldwide Group for Investment and Development, has a range of educational institutions within Egypt comprising of 14 schools, a higher education institute as well as Future University in Cairo. In September 2016 Malvern College Egypt opened from Pre-Nursery to Year 9 in the current campus. The College is now providing all year levels from Pre- Nursery to Upper Sixth Form. Through annual quality assurance visits and regular consultancy from senior members of the Malvern College UK and Malvern College International staff, it is ensured that Malvern College Egypt observes the highest academic, pastoral, and co-curricular standards.
1.3 The Structure of Malvern College Egypt The College is divided into three school sections. Early Years: Pre-Nursery to Year 1 Primary School: Year 2 to Year 6 Secondary School: Year 7 to Upper Sixth Form
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1. College Organisation 1.4 Accreditations and Affiliations Malvern College Egypt is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB World School. If you wish more information about the IBO, please follow the link below: https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/mission The College is an approved Cambridge International and Edexcel Examination Centre via the British Council for the International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE), and Advanced Level (A level) qualifications.
1.5 College Governance Advisory Board The Advisory Board consists of three representatives from Malvern College UK and three representative members from Worldwide Group for Investment and Development (WWGID). The Headmaster as well as the Chief Executive Officer of MCE are ex officio members of the Advisory Board, but do not have voting rights. The main function of the Advisory Board is to act as an advisory body which will have an overview of the activities of the College and make recommendations to the Headmaster. Day to day operational management of the College is the full responsibility of the College Leadership Team (CLT) made up of the Headmaster, CEO, Head of Primary School, Head of Secondary School.
1.6 Safeguarding The issue of Safeguarding, including child protection, are of paramount importance in Malvern College International Schools wherever they are in the world. As a world-class organization with a strong moral purpose, we wish to make certain that every step is taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. We have a Safeguarding Framework to guide our practice in this area.
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1. College Organisation 1.7 Malvern College Ethos and Culture The Malvern College Egypt Ethos represents a clear link with Malvern College UK and creates a common culture in all MCI Colleges. The Malvern College Ethos refers to the spirit which motivates the ideas and customs and traditions of the College. • a clearly defined set of objectives and values reflected in College policies, the curriculum, school practice and behaviour. • strong academic goals for all pupils. • a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils. • opportunities for pupil involvement, commitment, and responsibility. • a strong staff development program. • regular communication between the College, teachers, and parents, and between the community and the College. • personal development programs that focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, selfesteem, shared responsibility, and respect for the rights of others. Special Events These include international day, speech/prize giving day, leadership investitures and graduation. Assemblies Whole College assemblies are held if as well as school or year group or key stage assemblies which may meet weekly. Uniform Uniform is worn to give a sense of belonging and pride. It should always be worn properly and to the highest standards. Pupil Leadership A Head Boy and Head Girl are appointed along with Prefects in both the Primary and Secondary schools. An elected Student Council with representatives from Secondary and Primary School helps with the expression of the pupil voice. Positions of responsibility are recognized with a tie and or badge. Pupils can also lead clubs or societies.
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1. College Organisation The House System This provides vertical articulation within our community and links community service through the College. Through a range of activities, events and competitions, the house system helps to create a sense of togetherness and family. Along with pupil House Captains, teaching staff appointed as ‘Heads of House’ take responsibility for House activities. Community Programs Links to our local community are a sign of engagement and commitment and allow opportunities for community service as well as strengthening and sharing culture.
2. College Life 2.1 The College Day
Pupils arrive at the College between 07:30 and 07:45. All pupils will start their school day at 07:45 with registration with lessons beginning at 08:00. The College has 7, 50-minute periods/ lessons per day from years 2 – Upper Sixth Form. Students in Early Years have 5, 50- minute lessons per day and complete the day at 1:20pm. All year groups form Year 2- Upper Sixth Form finish lessons at 3pm.
2.2 Curriculum Overview At MCE, our aim is to ensure that all the children attending the college are confident, wellmotivated, and enthusiastic. We aim to provide the highest standard of academic challenge, which will enable each pupil to achieve to his or her potential in a safe and supportive environment. The College implements the National Curriculum for England from Pre- Nursery to Upper Sixth Form. The College also implements the IB Diploma Program in the Sixth Form. Our aim is to provide a stimulating, purposeful, educational environment enabling all children to develop academically and personally in a positive yet challenging environment. The College also complies with all requirements of the Ministry of Education requirements for the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Social Studies. All pupils study Arabic. Pupils in Year 1 and above also study French.
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2. College Life VALUES We value: • the way in which all children are unique. The Colleges policies and practice promotes respect for each individual child • the character development of each person as well as their intellectual and physical growth • cultural diversity • our environment - teaching respect for the world and how we should care for it for future generations as well as our own. Arabic Pupils not following the ministry Arabic curriculum are still provided with Arabic lessons designed to meet their experience and ability level. English as an Additional Language (EAL) There are dedicated EAL teachers at the College who work with children to develop their understanding of English so they can fully access the curriculum. Children work either individually, in pairs or in small groups. Children may be withdrawn from certain lessons to work with the EAL teacher. Additional Educational Needs Children who have an Educational Psychologist’s report confirming specific learning difficulties are eligible for support from our AEN department. Year Groups Pupils are organized into classes which are part of a year group (grades in the American system). MCE Year Placement Pre-Nursery Nursery Reception Year 1-2
Year 3-6
Age 2-5 Age 5-7
Age 7-11
Year 7-9
Age 11-14
Sixth Form
Age 16-18
Year 10-11
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2. College Life THE EARLY YEARS The Early Years Curriculum – Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 The curriculum in the Early Years is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS), which provides a framework for the education of children from birth to 5 years old. There are 3 prime areas: Communication and Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. When the children are confident in these 3 prime areas they then move on to the specific areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. Under these seven areas of learning, staff provide activities that enable each child to achieve the goals and objectives appropriate to his or her individual stage of development. The children’s individual interests are observed and then developed further to extend their learning. Therefore, there will be several different interests being developed at one time to meet the needs of individuals. The Year One curriculum is broad and balanced and is based on the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum for England. All curriculum areas, including the core subjects of English and Mathematics are taught through an active approach, as we recognize the importance of activity and play-based learning in the early years. Activity based learning in Year 1 builds on the active, hands on learning that has taken place in the Foundation Stage. It allows children to engage in a variety of focused play activities and independent play-based games and activities, for example, construction, role play, art/design, and tabletop games. THE PRIMARY SCHOOL We aim to teach children how to grow into positive, responsible people who can co-operate with others while developing knowledge and skills to fulfil their potential. In the early part of the Primary School (Years 2 and 3) many of the foundation subjects such as Art and Humanities are taught through a topic based, integrated curriculum approach, and blended with other subject areas. Valuable links will also be made, where possible, to core subjects like English and Mathematics. Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is also taught each week. The following subjects are taught by specialist teachers: French, Arabic, Religion and Social Studies (Egyptian pupils), Music and Physical Education. Art & Design may be taught by a specialist teacher depending on the year group involved. ICT is taught both as a discrete subject and cross-curricular by the class teacher. In the upper part of the Primary School the children are grouped according to ability in Mathematics to ensure that the learning pace and teaching style is progressively tailored to each child’s particular needs. 13
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2. College Life Subject Coverage includes: • • • • • • • • • • • •
English Mathematics Science ICT: Information and Communication Technology Humanities: Geography and History Art and Design Music Physical Education PSHE: Personal, Social and Health Education Arabic Religion (Egyptian pupils) Study Skills/Cultural Studies (International pupils)
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL Years 7 to 9 In Years 7 to 9 the pupils benefit from the expertise of subject specialist teachers and facilities in the following: English
ICT
Arabic
Mathematics
Music
Modern Foreign Languages
Science
Physical Education
Personal Social & Health Education
Humanities
Design Technology
Art
Pupils are taught in ability groups within Mathematics, English, and Arabic. In addition, some EAL pupils receive extra support. Pupils may attend Intensive EAL lessons in place of French until their English is deemed to be of a high enough standard to access the mainstream curriculum.
IGCSE’s (Year 10 and 11) Pupils will study a full load of IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) subjects. Pupils take a range of core subjects as well as selecting several optional subjects.
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2. College Life Core Subjects: English (Language and Literature or ESL) Mathematics Science (a combined course of Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Ministry of Education Courses (Arabic, Social Studies and Religion) Option subjects: Languages: French Foreign Language, Arabic Foreign Language or Arabic First Language (after the Ministry Arabic course) Geography History Business Studies Art & Design ICT or Computer Science Music Drama PE (Sports Science) For specific details of IGCSE subjects, please refer to the IGCSE Information and Options booklet. Whilst the requirements of each IGCSE subject vary, all these courses are assessed at the end of the two years by the CIE or Edexcel examination boards, using a combination of coursework assignments and external examinations.
Sixth Form Pupils in the Sixth Form may choose to study either the A-Level or IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). During Years 10 and 11 pupils and their parents will be provided information regarding these programs and be individually guided by the Head of Secondary School, the Universities and Career Counsellor, the Head of EAL, and other staff as to the best program to study. This guidance will allow pupils to understand the entrance requirements of Universities around the world. The pupil’s performance on their IGCSE’s will be major factor as to the curricula and subject choice in the Sixth Form.
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2. College Life 2.3 International Mindedness In addition to equipping pupils with the practical knowledge and skills needed in adult life, the curriculum should increase pupils’ critical awareness, their understanding of themselves, the Egyptian and Arabic environment and the international context in which they are studying. Pupils will develop a clear sense of international mindedness as they discover their place in the world and how their actions affect others in different ways.
2.4 The end of the College day Those pupils who use the College bus will make their way to the buses where they will be registered. Children in younger year groups are accompanied by their teacher or co-teacher. The children will be registered by a member of staff and the buses will leave the College promptly. Pupils going home with parents or drivers can be picked up from the relevant gates.
2.5 Communication To ensure that there is a systematic way in which information is shared, the following procedures have been developed. • The Primary School newsletter is produced on a weekly basis. The Primary School newsletter will be available on the College portal every Thursday afternoon containing commentary from the Heads of Stage/ Year and relevant staff. The newsletter, along with past newsletters, will also be available on the College website at www.malverncollege.edu.eg • School Diaries provide daily communication between parents and teachers. Teachers are required to use the diary to communicate about homework, attendance, behaviour, or any other matters relating to class performance. Parents should initial the Diary every day in Primary School and weekly in Secondary School to ensure that they have checked it. Class Teachers in Lower Primary must check, initial, and write a relevant comment in the diary every day. In the Upper Primary School diaries should be checked every day for messages from home and a relevant comment written at least once a week. Form Tutors in Years 6 to 9 should check and initial the diary at least once a week to acknowledge that they have monitored the use of the diary. Comments will be written when needed. • The parent portal is a valuable tool for parents to check all relevant information about their child/ren. • Pupil progress will be reported to parents throughout the year as laid down in College Policies. • Various publications are produced by the College each year, including a Yearbook and the half termly MCE Times.
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2. College Life 2.6 College Rules Malvern College Egypt pupils are expected to College Behaviour Policy and Code of Conduct. MCE Pupils are to: • exercise self-discipline. • always show courtesy and consideration to others. • reflect a pride in their appearance. • conduct themselves properly both in school and outside of school.
Appearance and Uniform All pupils at Malvern College Egypt must wear the College uniform. This is different for warm and cold weather, and pupils must adhere to seasonal requirements. Our pupils are exemplars in the community, and their dress and behaviour convey the high standards required of a Malvern student to the public. Teachers are always required to enforce the dress code and to encourage pupils to take pride in their appearance. School uniform must always be worn correctly on buses, in school and when on a school trip (unless special permission has been given). This includes shirts tucked in and top buttons done up. Sixth Form students are required to wear formal professional business attire. • Pupils may wear a plain white undershirt beneath their uniform top; however, it must not be visible at the neckline. • Pupils may wear a watch and girls may wear one silver or gold stud in the earlobe of each ear. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings or studs. No other jewellery may be worn unless this is for religious purposes. • Hair must always be clean and tidy, worn off the face and collar (boys) and styled neatly. All female pupils with hair longer than shoulder length are required to have it tied up. Hair may be coloured if of a natural colour, discreet and appropriate to a school environment. Boys must be clean shaven. • Make-up is not permitted. This includes nail varnish. • Black polished leather shoes are a uniform requirement. Girls may wear ankle boots in winter. Training type shoes, high heel, wedges, open toed sandals, sling backs or any type of fashion shoe are not permitted. • Skirts must be at or below knee length.
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2. College Life Conduct around the site Pupils must • follow set procedures when travelling on the College buses. • report to reception if late and sign in before going to class. • only leave the College premises between 08:00 and 3:20 with permission. • be punctual always. • be fully equipped for all lessons. • wait outside the classroom until told to enter by a teacher. • remain outside the buildings during morning break and lunch, except in adverse weather conditions. • not chew gum. • not use personal stereos, computer games or mobile phones. • not possess items, such as knives or any other type of weapon, likely to injure others.
Secondary School In the Secondary School pupils are provided with their own personal locker where they can store their books and other personal belongings. Therefore, pupils may bring mobile telephones to school, however, they must be switched off and stored in the locker during the day. Please note that these items are brought to school at the pupils’ own risk. Digital book readers are also permitted for reading (as opposed to playing games) but must not be used in class without the express permission of the teacher.
The Use of English English is the language of instruction except during the Arabic or Modern Foreign Language lessons. All pupils are to speak in English, both in the classroom and in the playground. Parents are also requested to use English wherever possible at home to support the pupils use and development in the English language.
Attendance Every pupil must maintain attendance of over 92% throughout the school year. This is the equivalent of 15 days or less absence. If attendance falls below 92% for any reason whatsoever, the appropriate Head of School will meet with the pupil and their family. The Headmaster will be informed of this meeting. Absence from lessons includes any absence that is not required by a compulsory whole class learning activity, and includes illness, compassionate leave and any other type of absence including representing the College at sporting or musical events. 18
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2. College Life Re-enrolment may be conditional upon these requirements being met. Representing the College on all off-campus activities is a privilege and selection can depend on the pupil’s history of attendance. These Guidelines are designed to help pupils uphold the Malvern College Egypt values, enjoy a range of commitments, make good choices, achieve the high standards of academic success.
Smoking and Alcohol It is absolutely forbidden for pupils to smoke, use E cigarettes or consume alcohol while on the College premises, travelling to or from the College, representing the College, taking part in any school outing or activity, or wearing school uniform. Any such action would be considered a serious infringement of the College Code of Conduct and may result in permanent exclusion.
Drug Misuse It will be considered a serious infringement of the College Code of Conduct if any pupil is found taking drugs on or off the College premises and may result in their permanent exclusion. Any Pupil found selling or dealing drugs will be permanently excluded with immediate effect.
2.7 Lost property All items of uniform and stationery must be clearly named. The pupils are responsible for their own belongings. This helps the pupils (and us) try to find mislaid clothing and belongings. The bus attendants will centrally store lost property and attempt to reunite articles of clothing with their owner. Lost property may be retrieved before the start of school, at break times or at the end of the College day from where lost property office.
2.8 Illness, Injury and Medicines The clinic is situated on the ground floor near the early years and primary school entrances. If pupils become unwell whilst at school, they will be escorted to the clinic. Parents will receive an email or telephone call from the doctor explaining what the child’s health condition is and if any first aid was given at school. If the doctor feels it is necessary, she will contact parents and ask for the pupils to be picked up as soon as possible. If she cannot contact parents, she will telephone one of the Pupil’s emergency contacts and ask them to come and collect the pupil. It is, therefore, essential that your emergency contacts are aware of their responsibilities and are up to date. The person coming to pick up the pupil must present their parent ID card to the nurse and sign on the early leave form before leaving with the pupil.
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Emergency
In the event of an emergency, every effort will be made to contact the parents or a nominated emergency contact, who will be asked to meet the child in the designated hospital. The pupil will be transferred by ambulance to the nearest hospital. Parents may also be required to call the College doctor or the emergency room to give permission for treatment to commence.
Keep a Pupil at home Pupils should not be sent to school if they are unwell. If pupils are unwell in the morning and unable to come to school, please notify the Primary or Secondary School Office before 8 am. Staying at home will help to speed up the recovery process and reduces the risk of infection for others in school. If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep him/her at home: • Fever: temperature of 37.5℃ or higher. Only return to school if fever-free for 24 hours without taking medication. • Vomiting: Your child may return to school if vomiting-free for 24 hours following the last episode of vomiting. • Diarrhea: more than one watery stool in a 24-hour period, especially if the child acts or looks ill. • Chronic cough and/or runny nose: continual coughing and greenish nose discharge. Conditions may be contagious and may require treatment from your health care provider. • Undiagnosed rash: body rash, especially with fever or itching. • Earache: If your child has earache with fever, he/she should visit a doctor. If your child has earache with no fever then your child may attend school, but he/she may need medical treatment and follow-up. • Eye infection: Acute conjunctivitis or thick mucus or puss draining from eye. • Unusual appearance, behaviour: abnormally tired, pale, lack of appetite, difficult to wake, confused or irritable. This is sufficient reason to exclude a child from school.
Contagious disease ** For COVID 19 please refer to the Colleges COVID 19 College Operational Protocols. It is requested that parents report to their class teacher or school doctor as soon as possible if their children are diagnosed with any contagious disease by a physician. The health statement by a physician will be required prior to re-admittance if necessary.
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We adhere to the following exclusion periods for contagious disease: Contagious Disease
Exclusion period
Chickenpox
Keep Pupil from school until all lesions have crusted, usually 7 days after onset of rash
Conjunctivitis
For 24 hours after treatment has started and discharge has ceased
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease
For two weeks and when all blister are completely dry and healed
Head Lice
Until Pupil receives proper treatment and cleared by school nurse
Influenza
Until symptoms free or fever-free for 48hours without taking medication
Measles
For a minimum of 5 days after appearance of rash
Mumps
For 14 days after onset of parotid gland swelling or until the parotid gland is normal
Rubella
For 7 days after onset of rash
Scarlet Fever Streptococcal sore throat
For 7 days after onset of illness Until 24 hours after antibiotics are started
Head Lice If we have a case of head lice, we will inform all parents at the College and ask that they check their child’s hair to prevent further spreading. The nurse may check Pupil’s hair upon request.
Medicine at school School medication guards against pupils having medications in their possession, so it is requested that all medications and supplies must be transported to the College nurse by parents personally. Parents must submit the written medicine authorization form to the College doctor office for notification and approval of any medication to be administered while on campus. The nurse will administer medicine in nurse’s office in accordance with the instruction written by parents on the form. • Pupils may not carry any form of medication. Authorized medicines must be handed to the College nurse who will administer them outside class time. • Any Pupil taken ill or injured during the College day should go to the clinic. • If your child has been sick then they should not return to school for a further 24 hours to ensure the virus has passed All medicines must be given to our school doctor, to be administered as prescribed. It is essential that medicines are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Parents are requested to ensure staff are well informed of the routines and dosages related to any medication and must not rely on their child to share this information with the Doctor or Nurse. Pupils must not carry medication in their school bag.
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2. College Life
2.9 Lunch and break time snacks Many children prefer to have a packed lunch from home which they bring with them in the morning. The weekly cafeteria menu may be found on the notice board in the cafeteria and in advance on the College website/portal. Children who eat a school lunch will also receive a morning and afternoon snack if they are in Pre-Nursery – Year 2. Pupils in Year 3 and above will receive a morning snack in addition to a cooked lunch. Children may bring a small snack and drink for mid-morning break. Canned drinks and glass bottles are not permitted from a health and safety point of view. Please note: The College is a “nut free” environment as some children do have severe nut allergies.
2.10 Birthday Cakes and treats at school ** External food is not permitted on the campus. Please refer to the Colleges COVID 19 College Operational Protocols.
2.11 The College Libraries The library times are Sunday - Thursday 8.00am – 3pm.
2.12 The House system All our pupils and teaching staff are allocated to one of four Houses and once allocated, will stay in that House throughout their time at the College. The main function of the House is as a vehicle for College competition, and to develop a vertically integrated College ethos. Each House has a teacher as Head of House, and these are supported by elected pupils as House Captains. Each House has a male and female House Captain. All members of teaching staff, except for the Headmaster, Heads of School and Director of Sport, are allocated to a House.
The Houses • are a focus for school competition. • provide a source of collegiality. • develop group identity and a sense of belonging. • offer an opportunity for the older pupils to lead and mentor younger pupils.
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2. College Life Points are earned for each House in competition throughout the Term. The House with the most points at the end of the Term wins the House Shield, which is presented in the final Assembly of the Term.
Our four houses are as follows:
Elgar
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Elgar lived in Malvern in what is now College property - 7 The Lees, now House 6.1 at Malvern College UK. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He was appointed Master of the King’s Musick (as it was then known) in 1924. Although Elgar is often regarded as a typically English composer, most of his musical influences were not from England but from continental Europe. He was a self-taught composer who struggled to achieve success until his forties, when his Enigma Variations (1899) became immediately popular in Britain and overseas. He followed the Variations with a choral work, The Dream of Gerontius (1900), which became, and has remained, a core repertory work in Britain and elsewhere.
Foster
Reginald Erskine Foster, nicknamed Tip Foster, commonly designated R. E. Foster in sporting literature was an English cricketer and football player. He is the only man to have captained England at both sports. One of seven brothers who were all educated at Malvern College and who all played cricket for Malvern and for Worcestershire, Tip Foster captained England for the 1903 winter’s Ashes tour to Australia. In the first Test at Sydney on his England debut, Foster scored 287 runs. This was the highest score in Test cricket until 1930. For more than a century, Foster also held the record for the highest score in a test match at the SCG, his score not being beaten until Australian Michael Clarke scored 329 not out against India in January 2012. In football, Foster played as a forward for the Corinthians and the Old Malvernians - a team made up of ex pupils from Malvern College. He played five matches for England between 1900 and 190. In his second game, against Ireland, he scored his first international goal in goal in a 3-0 victory. Foster was awarded the captaincy against Wales in his final appearance on 3 March 1902, which ended in a 0-0 draw. During his short England career, he scored two goals.
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2. College Life Sanger
Frederick Sanger (13 August 1918 – 19 November 2013) was a British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry twice, one of only two people to have done so in the same category and is the fourth person overall with two Nobel Prizes, and the third person overall with two Nobel Prizes in the sciences. In 1958, he was awarded a Nobel Prize in chemistry “for his work on the structure of proteins, especially that of insulin”. In 1980, Walter Gilbert and Sanger shared half of the chemistry prize “for their contributions concerning the determination of base sequences in nucleic acids”. At the age of nine, he was sent to the Downs School, a residential preparatory school associated with Malvern College. From there he moved to Bryanston School in Dorset. Sanger was able to spend most of his last year of school experimenting in the laboratory alongside his chemistry master, Geoffrey Ordish, who had studied at Cambridge University. Working with Ordish awakened Sanger’s desire to pursue a scientific career. In 1936 Sanger went to St. John’s College, Cambridge to study natural sciences where he was awarded a 1st Class Honours degree and then completed his PhD in 1943.
Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, lay theologian, broadcaster, and lecturer. He studied at Malvern College UK and held academic positions at both Oxford University (Magdalen College) and Cambridge University (Magdalene College). He is best known for his fictional work, especially The Chronicles of Narnia which have been adapted for cinema. Lewis and fellow novelist J.R.R Tolkien were close friends. They both served on the English faculty at Oxford University. It is said that Tolkien got his idea of The Shire and the Mountains of Mordor when standing on the Malvern Hills looking back at England and into Wales, respectively. Lewis’s works have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold millions of copies.
House Colours The children are divided into four houses and each house has its own colour. The colours are as follows: Elgar: Red Foster: Green Sanger: Blue Lewis: Yellow 24
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3. College Procedures and Policies 3.1 Absence from School If your child is absent from school due to illness, please contact the school office prior to 8am or as soon as possible for the registers to reflect the absence. This is then marked in the register as an illness absence. If your child is ill, it is much better to keep them at home, so they recover more quickly and do not infect other children in the class. If you wish to take your child out of school for a holiday or extended period of time during the Term, then this request must be in writing to the Head of School at least a two weeks before the departure date for approval. This includes religious holidays, which are not published. Whether an absence is recorded as authorized or unauthorized is at the discretion of the Headmaster. It is important to acknowledge your child’s education is always affected by absence - whatever the reason. Parents can help to minimize the effects by making sure that their child catches up on missed work or by ensuring that work is set before a long period of absence. It is not, however reasonable to request work the day before traveling.
3.2 Late Bus Pupils in Years 3 to 11 who are participating in co-curricular activities or sports activities only, may use the Late Buses on Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday. This is currently not available under the Colleges COVID 19 protocols.
3.3 Bus Routes Every effort is made to provide convenient bus stops for pupils, and parents. However, we may not be able to provide ‘door to door’ services given the nature of Cairo traffic, the time constraints, and the number of children who need to use bus transport. Also, some housing compounds do not allow school buses to enter their sites. We try our best to give realistic times of departure and arrival, but it is always advisable to be punctual. If there is no one at the bus stop to receive the children at drop off, you will be contacted by a member of staff.
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3. College Procedures and Policies 3.4 Co-Curricular Activities Programme
This is currently not available under the Colleges COVID 19 protocols. Co-curricular clubs and activities play an essential role in the life of the College. These are often age specific. We encourage our pupils to involve themselves as much as possible in these activities. A detailed timetable of clubs and activities will be posted on our website. Clubs and activities will typically not take place in the first week of any Term and not in the first two weeks of the academic year. A club or activity that is organized by a member of the College staff will normally be at no extra cost. Clubs and activities that are run by outside agencies or involve off-site specialist will incur a cost charge and you will be informed in advance of this. All clubs are scheduled to finish at 4:20pm. The teacher will then accompany any children waiting to be collected to the Main Reception area where a member of the Operation Department will register the pupils and place them on the late bus. If the children are to be collected by car then this must be done no later than 4:40pm. Some clubs are run before school opens or after the late bus. The College does not offer transport for these programs and the responsibility falls to the parents of the pupils involved.
3.5 College Closures On some occasions, it is necessary to close or cancel the College. The following procedures will be followed whenever it is necessary to cancel or close the College due to inclement weather, fire, important Government events etc. The health and safety of pupils shall be the primary consideration in all decisions or actions taken at times of inclement weather or other emergencies. Prior to the School Day: • If the decision to close the College is made, the Headmaster will coordinate with the College Leadership Team to cancel school for pupils. • The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via the College Phone texting service as well as the email system and Portal. • A message will be left and/or distributed on the College website or social media plat forms if possible.
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3. College Procedures and Policies Procedures for Closing School While in Session: If an emergency necessitates the closure of the College during school hours the subsequent guidelines will be followed: • The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via the College phone texting service, email, and portal. • At all times when the College building must be evacuated, all pupils and staff shall exit the building in an orderly fashion as rehearsed. Pupils shall be kept at the designated meeting place or other suitable location until parents can arrange to pick them up. • The Headmaster will liaise with the appropriate emergency services to determine whether school buses are able to run. If deemed safe, pupils will be dismissed to their buses. • All other pupils will remain at school under teacher supervision until a parent or nominated guardian arrives to take them home. • Should the outside situation prevent transport, pupils and staff will remain on the College site until it is safe to travel.
3.6 Parking and Drop Off The College has a one-way system operating from the rear of the building. Please enter via the side road at the rear of the building before turning onto the road at the front of the College. All cars and buses then leave the College site via the Service Road at the front of the College. Parents are requested not to drop off pupils at school before 7.30am as staff will not be on duty before this time. At 7:45am the children should make their way quickly and quietly to class. After 8am pupils must report to the Main Reception and register as late. Pupils will be given a late note to enter the class. Parking is restricted to the side road. Parents and pupils are to walk to their designated entrance gate. In the afternoon parents or drivers are to park on the side road and collect their child/ren in person from the designated gate as per their child’s year group.
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3. College Procedures and Policies 3.7 Smoking MCE is a non-smoking school and smoking is not permitted on the campus at any time. Please advise your drivers accordingly.
3.8 Deliveries of food
The College has an official professional caterer on site enabling the College to monitor food sources for health and safety issues. Pupils may bring a packed lunch from home, but no take-away/fast food is allowed on the campus.
3.9 Friends of Malvern College Egypt-FoMCE At MCE we value our parents. The object of FoMCE is to sustain and support the College, by: • Enhancing and enriching the life of the pupils at the College through financial and other support • Strengthening the links between the College and the local community. • Assisting the College by providing voluntary help and advice.
3.10 Assemblies The whole college community come together to celebrate assemblies and special events. Additionally, individual Schools may have an assembly every week. The Headmaster or Heads of School will deliver the assembly and the various successes of the week will be celebrated. Throughout the year each class in the Primary School and or subject areas in the Secondary School can produce their own assembly. This will generally reflect their learning in class or address an important theme or event that is pertinent to them at the time. Parents will be invited to attend special assemblies and events through out the year.
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Malvern College Egypt, a school of many nations but a family of one.
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