Congratulations to the participants of the ICS Double Elimination Tennis Tournament which was held at ICS from 17-19 May. Over 50 participants battled it out on the courts in six categories with one simple rule: lose two separate matches and you are out! At the end of the day our ICS athletes fared very well.

Don't miss the final displays of Art this year! Artists in grades 3, 4 and 5 have new work on display in the stone corridors near the grade 5 classrooms from Wednesday 15 May to Wednesday 22 May. Also take a look at a wonderful grade two art project incorporating the students' names in Amharic in the library.

This week, the MS drama class gave a “Readers Theater” presentation to KG and other elementary students in the elementary library. This particular “Readers Theater” project was conceived as a way to develop research skills as well as scriptwriting and acting skills. Kudos to Ms. King for facilitating a great learning experience for performers and audience.

Twelve MS students immersed themselves in three long days and nights of covering, folding, draping and holding the theme of this year's MS ISTA Festival in Tarsus, Turkey. Engaged in full ensemble sessions of drama, music and movement, as well as masterclasses in mask making, costume design and traditional Turkish dance, our students didn't stop performing until their final 45 minutes show to members of the Tarsus American College.

After finishing the 2013 soccer season first place with four wins and two draws, the ICS U19 girls soccer team won the championship game, beating Bingham 4-1 at the finals last Thursday, 25 April. Farewell to our senior players: Rahmat Clinton, Saron Mechale and Rediet Moges.