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Issue 23 | May 2026
Outreach
IC Outreach Coordinating Support for Prince Shakib Arslan Public School and Brummana High School As IC continues to actively support Lebanon’s IB PYP public schools’ program, Principal Ali Khattab of Prince Shakib Arslan visited Ras Beirut on May 13th. Following a meeting with Dr. Mahmud Shihab, the Principal toured campus with Richard Bampfylde, seeing Physical Plant resources available, such as used Early Childhood play equipment as well as tables and stools for their teachers’ lounge, and also visiting the Ras Beirut Elementary Library. Since the visit, the PP team has been actively designing the equipment layout for the public school. Principal Khattab accompanied by two teachers will visit the EC school for class observations and further meetings soon to support their PYP curriculum planning and pedagogical development towards IB authorization.
Initiated by President Tobin Wait, the Arabic team at Brummana High School visited Ras Beirut on April 30th to engage and learn with IC’s Arabic team. The visit included meeting Dr. Shihab, Carole Jabre, Dagher Mehanna and Layal Tayara, touring campus with Mr. Bampfylde and joining several Arabic classes for impactful observations in the Elementary and Middle Schools. The two teams will now continue to engage and build on these connections for the benefit of both Arabic programs. Thank you to all colleagues who continue to go above and beyond their regular responsibilities in support of IC’s outreach to enhance Lebanon’s education sector overall.