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IJA 3752

Student Award Ceremonies and Essay Contests, Shamash Secondary, Frank Iny, and Menahem S. Daniel's Schools

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These are archival documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. They contain typed and printed booklets for student awards ceremonies for the 1957-1958, 1958-1959, 1959-1960 and 1960-1961 academic years, recognizing students from Shamash Secondary School, Frank Iny School, and Menahem S. Daniel's School. There are the results of a short story or essay contest for the Frank Iny and Shamash schools for the 1958-1959, 1959-1960 and 1960-1961 academic years, including instructions for judges on how to score submissions and judge score cards. The file also contains diagrams, ledgers of students receiving the awards and enrollment information, and tickets to the awards ceremonies.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3752
Item Number
12383
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Menahem S. Daniel's School, Illustration, Shamash Secondary School, Teachers, Ledger, Form, File Folder, Typed, English Literature, Baghdadi Jewish Community, School Material, Lower Certificate in English, Ink Stamp, Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination, Hakham Sassoon Khedouri, High School, Letterhead, President of the Jewish Community, Frank Iny School, French, University of Cambridge, Middle School, General Certificate of Education, English Language, Correspondence, Architectural Plans, Annotation, Handwritten, Printed Text, Students

AI English Translation, Pages 101-125

Archival unit 101

Results of the Arabic Composition Competition for the four classes
Frank Iny School and Shamash Preparatory School
(Arabic Calligraphy)
Competition results: (Foreign Calligraphy) for the primary classes for the academic year 1960 - 1961
(Draw⟦line⟧ing)
Secret Number | Student Name | Class | Grades 100%
Judge | Judge | Judge | Judge | Total | Average | Result
201 | Yusuf Salim Yusuf Shukur | Frank Iny Sixth | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
202 | Yaqdhan Naeem Karji Cohen | " Fifth (A) | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
203 | Nidal Ezra Meir Shakuri | " " (B) | 57 | 70 | 53 | 72 | 252 | 63 |
204 | Maurice Naji Biras | Menahem Daniel | 81 | Excluded | 65 | 76 |  |  |
205 | (Munshi Meir) Naji Cohen | Frank Iny Sixth | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
206 | Munny Daoud Shamoon Meir | " " " | 92 | 62 | 60 | 81 | 295 | 74 |
207 | Kilda Shamoon Yusuf Ezra | " Fifth (B) | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
208 | Kamal Ezra Meir Shakuri | " Sixth | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
209 | Faiza Ishaq Nathan | Menahem Daniel Sixth | 76 | 65 | 55 | 84 | 280 | 70 |
210 | Ezra Naeem Shahrabani | " " | 76 | Excluded | 65 | 72 |  |  |
211 | (Tariq Haroun) Hayawi Yusuf | Frank Iny Sixth | 88 | Excluded | 55 | 75 |  |  |
212 | Sabah Haroun Kouri | Menahem Daniel | 92 | 75 | 56 | 70 | 293 | 73 |
213 | Sabah Naeem Daoud | " " | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
214 | Said Meir Ibrahim | " " | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
215 | Riyadh Ahmad Al-Sayyid | " " | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
216 | Rachel Saleh Munshi Tuwaiq | Frank Iny Fifth (B) | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
217 | David Nida - Nawar | " " (A) | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
218 | Daoud Farid Daoud Samra | " " (B) | 81 | 65 | 52 | 71 | 269 | 67 |
219 | Daoud Ibrahim Mahlab | Menahem Daniel | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
220 | Dhafer Salim Khedhouri Basson | Frank Iny Sixth | 95 | 90 | 58 | 74 | 317 | 79 | Winning Composition
221 | Jinan Abdul Sattar Tawfiq | " Fifth (A) | 87 | Excluded | 48 | 70 |  |  |
222 | Baraa Zuhdi Abdullah | Menahem Daniel | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
223 | Amal Ibrahim Dallal | " " | 87 | Excluded | 54 | 75 |  |  |
224 | Olivia Ibrahim Masri | Frank Iny Fifth | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level |  |  |  |  |
225 | Ibrahim Yusuf Khedhouri Dallal | " Sixth | " " " " " " " " |  |  |  |  |
With the administration's congratulations to the winning composition student
Secretary of the Schools Committee

Archival unit 102

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Essay or Story Competition in Arabic for Primary Classes for the Academic Year 1960 - 1961
Name of the Judging Teacher -: Basim Khulusi
Date -: 5 / 2 / 1961
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers of the Notebooks | Remarks
1- Writer's Style | 10 } 20 | 30 | 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 |
2- Method of starting the topic, handling it, and ending it | 10 } |  | 20 10 20 15 10 15 10 10 10 10 10 20 |
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic. | 15 | 15 | 10 10 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 |
4- Correctness, clarity, and accuracy of phrases along with eloquence. | 20 } 55 | 55 | 20 20 25 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 45 |
5- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20 } |  |  |
6- Absence of spelling errors in the writing. | 15 } |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 | 70 60 62 65 60 65 60 60 60 60 60 75 |
Signature of the Judging Teacher
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Archival unit 103

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:-
Maximum Grade
1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of concluding it. | 10
2- Writing style. | 20
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic. | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, clarity, and precision with eloquence. | 20
5- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes:-
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the topic and to specify the approximate number of words
or not to specify them and provide sufficient space for the student to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks as needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.
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Archival unit 105

Frank Iny School and Shamash Middle School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or best story in student competitions
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First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:
Maximum Grade |
10 | 1 - Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and method of concluding it.
20 | 2 - Style of writing.
15 | 3 - Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the subject matter.
20 | 4 - Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5 - Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6 - Absence of spelling errors in the writing.
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100 | Total
General Observations:
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1 - The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2 - The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3 - A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be approximately specified,
or they may not be specified, giving the student sufficient space to write.
4 - If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks for breathing when needed.
5 - Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6 - The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the
total grade.
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Archival unit 106

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Story or Essay Competition in Arabic for Graduating Classes for the School Year 1960-1961
Name of the Judging Teacher - Khudair Abbas
Date 5 / 3 / 1961
Distribution of Grades | In Detail | In Total | Secret Numbers of the Winners
201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | Notes
Method of treating the subject, method of construction | (10) |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  | 9 |  | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Writing style | (20) | 30 |  |  |  |  | 17 | 6 |  | 18 |  | 12 | 16 | 19 |
Fulfilling the subject from a literary perspective and from
the perspective of the subject's significance | 15 | 15 |  |  |  |  | 12 | 8 |  | 14 |  | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Correctness and clarity of expressions and suitability of wording to meaning | (20) |  |  |  |  |  | 16 | 12 |  | 17 |  | 14 | 15 | 18 |
Observing rules of morphology and grammar | 20 | 55 |  |  |  |  | 15 | 15 |  | 19 |  | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes | (15) |  |  |  |  |  | 12 | 11 |  | 15 |  | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Total | 100 | 100 |  |  |  |  | 87 | 57 |  | 92 |  | 76 | 88 | 92 |
Signature of the Judging Teacher |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ⟦signature⟧ |

Archival unit 107

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Composition or Story Competition in Arabic for Elementary Classes for the School Year 1960 - 1961
Name of the Judge Teacher - ⟦George Habib⟧ Date - 5 / 4 / 1961
Notes | Secret Numbers of the Notebooks | Total %100 | Detail %100 | Distribution of Grades
 | 225 | 226 | 227 | 228 | 229 | 230 | 231 | 232 | 233 | 234 | 235 | 236 | 237 | 238 |  |  |
 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 20 | Method of starting the subject, its treatment, method of ending it
 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 |  | Writing style
 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | First - Giving the subject its due from a literary perspective and subject content perspective
 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 55 | Correctness of expressions, their clarity and accuracy along with eloquence
 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 20 |  | Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar
 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |  | Writing being free of spelling errors
Signature of the Judge Teacher | 55 | 64 | 69 | 64 | 70 | 88 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 66 | 66 | 72 | 72 | 100 | 100 | Total
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Archival unit 108

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee shall be formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee shall assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
Maximum Grade
10 | 1- Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Giving the subject its due from the literary side and from the point of view of the subject's meaning.
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, their accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- The writing being free from spelling mistakes.
100 | Total
General Notes: -
1- The subject is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The subject is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the subject and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and to give sufficient space for the student to write.
4- If the time is not limited, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this match must obtain 60% of the grade
at least.

Archival unit 109

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale :-
 | Maximum Grade
1- The method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it. | 10
2- Writing style. | 20
3- Giving the subject its due from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic. | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy along with eloquence. | 20
5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6- Absence of spelling errors in writing. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes :-
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately,
or not to specify them and allow the student sufficient space to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed short breaks for breathing when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.
at least.
⟦...⟧ 1960-1961
Frank Iny School
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FRANK INY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD

Archival unit 110

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Frank Iny School and Shamash Junior High School
Composition or Story Competition in Arabic for Junior High Classes for the Academic Year 1960 - 1961
Name of the Adjudicating Professor -: Amin Murad
Date -: 5 / 2 / 1961
Notes | Secret code numbers for the outputs | In Total | In Detail | Distribution of grades
 | 224 | 223 | 222 | 221 | 220 | 219 | 218 | 217 | 216 | 215 | 214 | 213 | 212 | 211 | 210 | 209 | 208 | 207 | 206 | 205 | 204 | 203 | 202 | 201 | 100% | 100% |
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30 | 10 | 1- Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and method of ending it
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20 | 2- Writing style
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 15 | 15 | 3- Fulfilling the subject's due from a literary perspective and subject content perspective
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 55 | 20 | 4- Correctness of expressions, their clarity, and their suitability to the idea
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20 | 5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 15 | 6- Writing free from spelling errors
Signature of the Adjudicating Professor 5 - 2 - 1961 | 75 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 100 | 100 | Total

Archival unit 111

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
 | Maximum Grade
1 - Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and the method of ending it. | 10
2 - Writing style. | 20
3 - Giving the subject its due from a literary perspective and in terms of the subject's significance | 15
4 - Correctness of phrases, clarity, and precision with eloquence. | 20
5 - Adherence to rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6 - Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes: -
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be approximately specified
or neither may be specified, giving enough space for the student to write.
4- If the time is not limited, students are allowed to take short breaks for breathing when necessary.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this match must obtain 60% of the grade
at least.
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Archival unit 112

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Story or Essay Competition in the Arabic Language for graduating classes for the school year 1960-1961
Date: 3 / 23 / 61
Name of the Adjudicator: Khairi Izzat
Distribution of grades | In detail | In total | Secret numbers for contestants
Notes | 100% | 100% | 224 | 223 | 221 | 220 | 218 | 215 | 214 | 213 | 212 | 211 | 210 | 209 | 206 | 204 | 203 | 202
Writer's style | 30 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8
Novelty of attention, novelty of handling the topic, novelty of introduction | (10) |  | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14
Quality of performance, precision of topic fulfillment | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12
and clarity of the idea in the topic | (5) |  | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14
Correctness of phrases, their clarity and precision of meanings | (20) | 55 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13
Adherence to rules of morphology and grammar | (20) |  | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14
Absence of spelling errors in writing | (15) |  | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11
Total | 100 | 100 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 73 | 70 | 72
Signature of the Adjudicator
Khairi Izzat

Archival unit 113

Frank Iny School and Shamash Junior High
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:
Maximum Grade
1 - Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and method of its conclusion. | 10
2 - Style of writing. | 20
3 - Fulfilling the subject's due from a literary perspective and in terms of the subject's moral. | 15
4 - Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and their accuracy with eloquence. | 20
5 - Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6 - Freedom of the writing from spelling errors. | 15
Total | 100
General notes:
1 - The subject is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2 - The subject is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3 - A specific time may be set for writing the subject and a determination of the number of words approximately,
or they may not be determined, giving enough space for the student to write.
4 - If the time is not fixed, students are allowed short breaks as needed.
5 - Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6 - The winner of the prize allocated for this match must obtain at least 60%
of the grade.

Archival unit 114

Results of the Arabic Composition Competitions for Intermediate Classes
Frank Iny School and Shamash Intermediate School
(Arabic Calligraphy)
Competition results: (Foreign Calligraphy) for intermediate classes for the academic year 1960 - 1961
(Drawing)
Secret | ⟦symbol⟧ | Student Name | Class | Grades 100%
Number | | | | Judge
⟦handwritten vertical:⟧ Amin Zaki
Judge
⟦handwritten vertical:⟧ Khalid al-Durrah
Judge
⟦handwritten vertical:⟧ Professor Amin Mar'i
Judge
⟦handwritten vertical:⟧ Professor Anwar Shaul | Total | Average | Result
414 | 1 | Midhat Salman Salim Dallal | First Intermediate (B) | 69 | 66 | 55 | 50 | 240 | 60 |
415 | 2 | Layla Salman Rahim Kattan | Third Intermediate | 78 | 77 | 70 | 87 | 308 | 77 | Winning Composition
416 | 3 | Adel Eliahu Menashi Muallim | Second Intermediate (B) | 75 | 50 | 62 | 60 | 248 | 62 |
417 | 4 | Zuhair Menashi Yaqub Bulbul | Second Intermediate (A) | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level | | | | | |
418 | 5 | (Gogi Dawood) Saman Dawood | = (B) | 80 | 56 | 68 | 70 | 274 | 69 |
419 | 6 | Badri Raj Nawar | = = = | 82 | 61 | 65 | 90 | 298 | 75 |
420 | 7 | Eli Dawood Shlomo Abda⟦...⟧ | = = = | Excluded from the competition for not reaching the required level | | | | | |
421 | 8 | Elias Gurji Ezra Zilkha | Third Intermediate | 76 | 76 | 45 | 70 | 267 | 67 |
With greetings from the Administration, prize by mail
Abdullah ⟦...⟧
Secretary of the Competitions Committee

Archival unit 115

Frank Iny School and Shamash Middle School
For the academic year 1960 / 1961
Essay or Story competition in the Arabic language for ⟦intermediate⟧ classes
Date: 5 / 7 / 1961
Name of the judging teacher: Yahya Nazhat
Notes | Secret numbers of the notebooks | Distribution of grades | In total | In detail
 | 421 | Method of treating the subject, novel, attention | 30 | ( 10 )
 | 420 | Strength of style. |  | ( 20 )
 | 419 | The literary aspect of the subject's right, innovation | 40 | 15
 | 418 | In the subject, a certain vital significance |  | 
 | 417 | Correctness and clarity of phrases, their robustness with |  | ( 25 )
 | 415 | Eloquence |  | 
 | 414 | Observing the rules of morphology and grammar. | 30 | 20
 | 413 | Freedom of writing from spelling errors. |  | ( 15 )
 | 412 | Total | 100 | 100
421 | 420 | 419 | 418 | 417 | 415 | 414 | 413 | 412
7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6
14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12
8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10
12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 10
18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 15
10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12
76 | 73 | 74 | 70 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 79
Signature of the judging teacher
Yahya Nazhat

Archival unit 116

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
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Conditions for selecting the best essay or best story in student competitions
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First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient
in the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:-
Maximum Grade
10 | 1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Giving the topic its due from a literary perspective and in terms of the topic's significance.
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy along with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes.
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100 | Total
General Notes:-
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1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to specify a certain time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and to give the student sufficient space for writing.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they so wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade
at least.

Archival unit 117

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Composition or Story Competition in the Arabic Language for Intermediate Classes
For the Academic Year 1960 - 1961
Name of the Judging Teacher: Nasser Al-Darwish
Date: 5 / 5 / 1961
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers for the Notebooks
1- Method of starting the topic, handling it, and concluding it | 10 | 30 | 413 | 415 | 416 | 417 | 418 | 419 | 420 | 421
2- Writing style | 20 |  | 7 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17
4- Correctness, clarity, and accuracy of phrases with eloquence | 20 | 55 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12
5- Adherence to rules of morphology and grammar | 20 |  | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11
6- Writing free from spelling errors | 15 |  | 15 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 17
Total | 100 | 100 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10
 |  |  | 66 | 72 | 50 | 54 | 56 | 61 | 57 | 76
Notes
Signature of the Judging Teacher

Archival unit 118

Frank Iny School and Shamash Preparatory School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
 | Maximum Grade
1- Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and method of ending it. | 10
2- Writing style. | 20
3- Giving the subject its due from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, accuracy, and eloquence. | 20
5- Observation of morphology and grammar rules. | 20
6- Absence of spelling errors in the writing. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes: -
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and allow sufficient space for the student to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take breaks for short periods when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this match must obtain 60% of the grade
at least.
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Archival unit 119

Frank Iny School and Shamash Junior High
For the academic year 1960 - 1961
Story or Essay Competition in the Arabic Language for Intermediate Classes
Date 5 / 3 / 1961
Name of the Judge - Amin Mamri
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers for Competitions | 414 | 415 | 416 | 417 | 418 | 419 | 420 | 421 | Remarks
Subject Treatment Method. Novelty. Innovation | ( 10 ) | 30 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Strength of Style. | ( 20 ) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Familiarity with the subject from the literary side and from | ( 15 ) | 15 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
the aspect of the subject. Vital significance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Correctness and clarity of expressions and avoiding errors | ( 20 ) | 55 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Grammatical |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Compliance with the rules of morphology and grammar. | ( 20 ) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Writing is free of spelling mistakes. | ( 15 ) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 |  | 45 | 52 | 65 | 68 | 78 | 50 | 62 | 55 |
Signature of the Judge
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Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
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First - A committee shall be formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee shall assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:
 | Maximum Grade |
1 - Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and method of ending it. | 10
2 - Writing style. | 20
3 - Fulfilling the subject's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the subject. | 15
4 - Correctness of phrases, their clarity, accuracy along with eloquence. | 20
5 - Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6 - Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes. | 15
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Total | 100
General Remarks:
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1 - The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2 - The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3 - A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be determined approximately
or they may not be specified, giving sufficient space for the student to write.
4 - If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks as needed.
5 - Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6 - The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.
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Frank Iny School and Shamash Preparatory School
Composition or Story Competition in Arabic for Middle School Classes for the School Year 1960 - 1961
Name of Professor - Judge: Anwar Shaul
Date: 5 / 3 / 1961
Grade Distribution | In Detail %100 | In Total %100 | Secret Numbers for Booklets | Notes
1- Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and method of ending it | 10 | 30 | 421/422 |
2- Writing style | 20 |  | 419 |
3- Fulfilling the subject's due from a literary perspective and good choice of vocabulary | 15 | 15 | 418 |
4- Correctness and clarity of phrases and avoiding common mistakes | 20 | 55 | 417 |
5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar | 20 |  | 416 |
6- Writing being free of spelling errors | 15 |  | 415 |
Total | 100 | 100 | 414 |
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10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 90 | 70 | 87 | 50 | 70 | 87.5
20 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 28
7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10
10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 28
70 | 70 | 90 | 70 | 80 | 87 | 87.5 | 50 | 70 | 87 | 87.5 | 100
Signature of the Judge Professor
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24 / 3 / 1961
Anwar Shaul

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Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
 | Maximum Grade
1- The method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it. | 10
2- The style of writing. | 20
3- Giving the topic its due from a literary perspective and in terms of the subject's significance. | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy along with eloquence. | 20
5- Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6- The writing being free of spelling mistakes. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes: -
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and the teachers.
3- A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be approximately specified,
or neither may be specified, giving enough scope for the student to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks for breathing when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.

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Results of the Arabic Composition Matches
Frank Iny School and Shamash Preparatory School
(Arabic Calligraphy)
Match Results: (Latin Calligraphy) for Preparatory Classes for the Academic Year 1960 - 1961
(Drawing)
Secret | Student Name | Class | Grades 100%
Number | | | Judges
Mr. | Ms. | Mr. | Mr.
Mahmoud Nouri | Julie Touba | Anwar Shaul | Alfred Shaul | Total | Average | Result
920 | Amal Hazqil Yousif Sheena | Fourth Prep | 72 | 79 | 4 | 67 | 228 | 68 |
921 | Olivia Salim Ibrahim Sheena | = = | 85 | 84 | 48 | 69 | 269 | 74 |
922 | Sami Gurji Sahyoun Sheena | = Fifth | 80 | 86 | 48 | 81 | 282 | 76 | First and Second
923 | (Farid Shaul) Shamoun Yousif | Fourth Prep | 82 | 76 | 53 | 77 | 268 | 74 |
924 | Huda Muzaffar Midhat al-Zahawi | = Fifth | 85 | 82 | 52 | 69 | 267 | 73 |
With the administration's congratulations to the winning composition side
Abdullah Abdul Wahid
Schools Director

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Frank Iny School and Shamash Preparatory School
Essay or Story Competition in Arabic for Preparatory Classes for the Academic Year 1960 - 1961
Name of the Judging Teacher: Zaki Nezhet
Date: 5 / 7 / 1961
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers for Notebooks | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
1- Method of starting the topic, handling it, and method of ending it | 10 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 |  |  |
2- Writing style. | 10 |  | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |  |  |
3- Giving the topic its due from a literary perspective and good delivery of the topic's significance. | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |  |  |
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence. | 20 |  | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 |  |  |
5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20 | 55 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 |  |  |
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 15 |  | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 | 82 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 |  |  |
Notes
Signature of the Judging Teacher

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Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
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First - A committee shall be formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee shall assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:
 | Maximum Grade
1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of its conclusion. | 10
2- Style of writing. | 20
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and in terms of the topic's significance | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, their accuracy along with eloquence. | 20
5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6- Absence of spelling errors in the writing. | 15
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Total | 100
General Notes:
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to specify a certain time for writing the topic and to specify the approximate number of words
or not to specify them and allow sufficient scope for the student to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed short breaks for air when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.
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