Yearly Archives: 2023

Mar Qardakh wishes you a merry Christmas!

Mar Qardakh wishes you a very merry Christmas! Before starting break and celebrating Christmas with their families, Mar Qardakh students celebrated Christmas together with the faculty at MQIS. The event was organized and led by Ms. Rawa (MYP Math) and Mr. Mushriq (PYP Music); every MQIS student, from Kindergarten through ...

2023-12-22T17:13:37+00:00December 22, 2023|Events, News|0 Comments

Another Chess Tournament for MQIS Students

Two students from myp2 compete against each other over the chess board. Over the course of this semester, Mr. Mike (our Economics teacher) and Ms. Rosie (our Literature and Language teacher) ran a chess tournament for over 70 of our MQIS students. Participants ranged from our youngest MYP ...

2023-12-22T17:11:55+00:00December 10, 2023|Events, News|0 Comments

Field Trips for I&S

This past week, Mr. Alex (our Individuals & Societies teacher) took 61 of our MYP2 and MYP3 students on a field trip to two local spots. First, the students visited the Syriac Heritage Museum. The tour guides were incredibly enthusiastic about sharing their expansive knowledge with the students. They guided ...

2023-11-09T16:47:39+00:00November 9, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

All Saints’ Day at MQIS

On October first, the Feast of All Saints, Miss Lizzie and Miss Anna (our MYP and HS religion teachers) co-organized and directed a fantastic All Saints' Day exhibition for MQIS parents. Celebrations started with all students arriving at school in their costumes and participating in assembly. MYP and HS students ...

2023-11-08T16:21:58+00:00November 8, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Mar Qardarkh wears Pink

October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  To help raise awareness, Miss Lavinya (our MYP science teacher) gave an educational presentation to both our students and our staff. She reviewed potential causes for developing breast cancer and discussed ways in which everyone could work to prevent it in both themselves and ...

2023-11-07T18:29:29+00:00November 7, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

PYP1 Enjoys a Picnic

This past Saturday (October 21st), Miss Tara (our PYP co-ordinator) and Miss Maryana (our PYP PE teacher) organized several games and an outdoor picnic for PYP1. All the PYP teachers attended and helped oversee various activities that both students and parents were invited to work on together. There were arts ...

2023-10-24T19:43:20+00:00October 24, 2023|Events, News|0 Comments

Field days at MQIS

This October saw community-building and outdoor fun for our students and teachers during our first field days of the 2023-24 academic year. Students from EY, PYP, MYP, and HS all had fun in the sun during their respective field days. PYP5 did an amazing job at helping run field ...

2023-10-24T19:20:54+00:00October 24, 2023|Events, News|0 Comments

Sports begin at Mar Qardarkh!

  Our new team logo designed by our MYP4 student, Meron. For the first time in Mar Qardakh history, we have sports! Mar Qardakh now has both men's and women's football, basketball, and volleyball teams for MYP1 through Highschool. Football will be coached by Mr. Sanar and Ms.Lizzie; ...

2023-10-24T18:20:07+00:00October 24, 2023|News|0 Comments

MQIS Has Talent!

On Tuesday, our entire student body and staff came together to enjoy some MQIS talent! From songs to skits, stand up comedy and dance; it was a delightful afternoon full of laughter and cheers. Excellent job to all the participants!

2023-05-04T05:13:19+00:00May 4, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments