IPS Important Announcements – Thursday, 29 January 2026

Announcement 01:  IPS Students' School Photo Session with Stu Studios

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Stu Studios to provide professional photography services at the school from February 1-5, 2026.

During this period, all students will have their photos taken with the following options available:  

Class Print photo (optional, based on parents’ request)

During the photo session, our photographer will distribute access cards to students and teachers, allowing them to log in online once the photos are published and conveniently view and purchase them.

Photo Purchase and Delivery Process:

• Parents will have a 10-day window after the photo sessions to place their orders and benefit from the free school delivery option.
• After this period, photos will be available for digital purchase only, except for class group photos, which will not be available in digital format to protect students' privacy.
• Due to high shipping costs, we cannot send photos to parents individually. Instead, all orders will be shipped to the school in bulk, and parents can collect their photos from [responsible department name].
• We are excited to offer this service, which will provide students and parents with a wonderful opportunity to capture and cherish lasting memories from this academic year.

IPS School Photo Session Schedule

Schedule Overview (1–5 February 2026)

Important Notes:

• Photo sessions will take place during school hours according to the schedule above.
• Students must wear their official school uniform on their designated photo day.
• Please note that photographers may request different poses from your child, some smiling with the teeth, some without, to offer multiple options to you, and if your child wears glasses, they may ask them to take them off for a photo. (This is purely for editing reasons if there is a glare from the glasses). 
• After the shoot, your child will bring home a Password Card, which has a unique code for your child on it. The card contains instructions of how to access your child’s photos. When creating an account, please be advised to only use one email address, and not to create multiple accounts. 
• Once the photos are ready, parents will be notified through email that the photos are ready for viewing and purchase.
• Once you have created an account and added your child’s unique code, you will not need the unique code again, as your child will be linked to your account.
• Please let us know if the photos of your child can be added to the class photos. If you do not authorize their pictures to be there, kindly inform us ahead of time.

For any inquiries, please contact Stu Studios.

Best regards,

IPS Administration 

Announcement 02:  IPS Book Fair 2026 

Greeting Parents,

We are pleased to announce that the IPS Bookfair will be held from February 1 to February 5.

This exciting event gives students a great chance to discover new books, discover their favorite authors, and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Book fairs are crucial for enhancing literacy, encouraging self-directed reading, and fostering a stronger bond with knowledge. By providing access to a wide range of age-appropriate books, the IPS Book Fair supports our commitment to cultivating curious, confident, and enthusiastic readers.

We kindly invite you to join us in cultivating a passion for reading that will last a lifetime. Let's all celebrate the joy of learning and reading.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, February 3
• Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Building C Atrium

Best regards,

IPS Administration

Announcement 03:  IPS Award for The Holy Quran 2026

     قال الله تعالى:"إِنَّ هَذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ وَيُبَشِّرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ الَّذِينَ يَعْمَلُونَ الصَّالِحَاتِ أَنَّ لَهُمْ أَجْرًا كَبِيرًا " (سورة الإسراء :9)

“This Quran guides to that which is most just and right and gives glad tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a great reward (Paradise)” Surat Al- Isra (9).

Dear IPS Families, 

The Department of Islamic Studies and Islamic Culture is organizing the International Programs School Award for the Holy Quran competition for the academic year 2025-2026. This competition offers various levels of memorizing different parts of the Quran in addition to recitation and Tajweed skills . Every student is allowed to participate at only 2 levels. Every level has two categories: Category one for beginners and Category two for advanced. There will be opportunities for preparation and practice during break time.

The final ceremony will be held on Monday March 9, 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at IPS Theater. All participants will be given certificates, and special awards will be given to the first, second and third places in the finals.

Notes for registration:

• Please open this link: International Programs School Award for the Holy Quran, and fill out the form. Or fill out the form and then attach it to the Islamic teacher, not later than Feb 1, 2026: 

Best regards,