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The archival material contains correspondence between different Baghdadi Jewish schools regarding: school matters, student transfers, acceptance forms, school reports, acceptance letters, graduation certificates, medical notification excuses, name changes, student punishment and parent’s requests for their children to repeat classes, pledge for misbehaving, and recommendation letters; photographs of students are included. It includes letters from schools to the Directorate of Education for certificate for ratification, to the Directorate of Missions and Equalization of Diplomas, and to the General Director of Recruitment. Also included is a letter from the Head of the Jewish Lay Council to the Directorate of Education regarding the reorganization of the Jewish schools to conform to the Ministry of Education’s new rules that concerns the students whom have been discharged from Jewish school because their Iraq citizenship has been revoked.
AI en Translation, Pages 276-300
Page 276
No.:
Date: 24th July, 1959
Number:
Date:
⟦Certificate of Information⟧
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Suad Charles-Anwar Bekhor joined
the 5th Primary Form of Frank Iny School in October 1956. She
was promoted to the Sixth Primary Form in October 1958, after
having passed the School examinations in all the subjects
prescribed for the 5th Form.
In June last, she sat successfully the Iraq State
Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education, having
obtained the following marks in the different subjects:
Subject | Mark%
Arabic | 85
English | 100
Arithmetic & Geometry | 72
Social Science: (History, Geography & Civics). | 62
Natural Science | 84
Note: Maximum mark is 100.
Minimum passing mark
in each subject is 50.
Honour mark is 85.
Average mark in all subjects: 78.6
The above examination is, in standard, equivalent roughly
to the Common Entrance Examination of the English School or to
grade 7 of the American School.
In addition to the above, S.C. Bekhor did French as an
extra course in this School, having reached a standard
approximately two years short of the standard of the
Certificat d'Etudes Primaires Examination.
While in Frank Iny School, the above candidate was always
diligent and of good character. She is supplied with this
certificate at her own request.
⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
Page 277
No.:
Number:
Date: 22nd. July, 1959.
Date:
Copy of school information
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that Vivien Yousif Mualim Salih whose photograph is affixed above, was examined in June last in all the subjects prescribed for the Fourth Primary Form of Frank Iny School and passed. Her marks in this examination for the different subjects were as follows:
Subject | Mark %
Bible | 85
Arabic | 85
French | 90
Geography | 90
History | 90
Civics | 85
Arithmetic & Geometry | 65
Natural Science | 85
Note: Maximum mark is 100.
Minimum passing mark
in each subject is 50.
Honour mark is 85.
Average Mark in all subjects: 84.4
No, of students in class : 52
Rank of student in class : 6
Drawing mark : 95
Vivien Y, Mualim Salih has thus satisfied the requirements of the Fourth Form and is therefore eligible for promotion to the Fifth Form in October next.
The fifth Form of this school is, in standard, equivalent roughly to Grade 5 of the American School.
While in Frank Iny School Vivien Y. Mualim Salih was diligent of every good character. On one occasion during her studies in this school she took a prize for being the first in her class. She is supplied with this certificate at her parents request.
Page 278
No.:
Date: 17th July, 1959
Number:
Date:
Routine information copy
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Sima Selim Gourji whose
photograph is affixed above passed in June last in all
the subjects prescribed for the First Primary Class of
Frank Iny School. The subjects are: Bible, Arabic,
French, Arithmetic, Science, Drawing and Athletics.
She has thus satisfied the requirements of this Form
and is therefore eligible for promotion to the Second
Form in October next.
The First Primary Form of this School is, in
standard, equivalent roughly to grade one of the
American School.
While in Frank Iny School, Sima Selim Gourji
was always diligent and of good character. She is
supplied with this certificate at her own request.
Page 279
No. ⟦line⟧ Number
Date..⟦12th July, 1959⟧.. Date
Copy of Educational Information
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Joice Gourji Raby whose
photograph is affixed above attended the sixth Primary
Form of Frank Iny School during the academic year
October 1958-June 1959.
In June last, she sat successfully the Iraq State
Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education, having
obtained the following marks in the different subjects:
Subject Marks
⟦line⟧ ⟦line⟧
Arabic 64 }
English 100 } Note: Maximum mark is 100.
Arithmetic & Geometry 95 } Minimum passing mark
Social Science: } in each subject is 50.
(History, Geography } Honour mark is 85.
& Civics) 65 }
Natural Science 79 }
Average mark in all
subjects: 80.6
The above examination is, in standard, equivalent
roughly to the Common Entrance Examination of the English
School or to grade 7 of the American School.
In addition to the above, J.G. Raby did French as
an extra course in this School, having reached a standard
approximately two years short of the standard of the
Certificate d'Etudes Primaires Examination.
While in Frank Iny School, the above candidate was
always diligent and of good character. She is supplied
with this certificate at her own request.
Page 280
No.:
Number:
Date: 17th July, 1959
Date:
Official Information Form
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Edna Selim Gourji whose
photograph is affixed above sat in June last for all
the subjects prescribed for the Fifth Primary Form of
Frank Iny School & passed. The subjects are: Bible,
Arabic, English, French, Arithmetic, Science, History,
Geography, Civics and drawing. She has thus satisfied
the requirements of this Form and is therefore eligible
for promotion to the Sixth Form in October next.
The Fifth Primary Form of this School is, in
standard, equivalent roughly to grade 5 of the American
School.
While in Frank Iny School, Edna Selim Gourji was
always diligent and of good character. She is supplied
with this certificate at her own request.
Page 281
Frank Iny School
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Intermediate & Primary
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Telephone No. 91693
No.: F/59/131
No.:
Date: 2 / 7 / 1959
Date:
Directorate of Education, Baghdad Province
After greetings
We attach herewith the document numbered F/59/130 and dated 2 / 7 / 1959
belonging to the student George Sassoon Abda for certification.
Please accept our utmost respect.
Abdullah Obeidia
Principal
Page 282
Frank Iny School
Intermediate & Primary
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No.: F/59/130
Date: 2/7/1959
No.:
Date:
General Directorate of Recruitment
The student George Sasson Abdo, whose photo is attached above, is a student of the
Sixth Primary Grade in our school for the academic year 1958/1959 and participated in
the general examination for primary education for the mentioned year and passed it, and his
examination number was 4084, and we have provided him with this document upon his request.
Abdullah Obeidia
The Principal
Page 283
Frank Iny School
Intermediate & Primary
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No.: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 1959/4/19
No.:
Date:
ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject / Student Discipline
In view of the absence of the student Eliyahu Faraj Ishaq from the sixth grade on Tuesday
corresponding to 1959/4/14 without a legitimate excuse, the school administration has decided to deduct five
points from his attendance average. This is with the knowledge that the student is considered failing in
his grade if 51% or more is deducted from his attendance grades.
Abdullah Obadiah
Principal
Copy to -
The student's guardian for information
Student's personal file
Disciplinary file
Page 284
Frank Iny School and Shamash Middle School
I:
Guardian of the student: ⟦illegible⟧
From class:
I wish for my son to continue during the school year 1957/1958 in his class in which he failed
And that is for the purpose of strengthening him
Student's signature
Guardian's signature
⟦illegible⟧
Page 285
Frank Iny School and Shamash Intermediate School
⟦line⟧
I, ⟦Youssef Khadouri Afif⟧, guardian of student ⟦Ezra Youssef Khadouri⟧ from the ⟦second intermediate⟧ class
wish for my son to continue during the academic year 1958/1959 in the same class he failed in
for the purpose of strengthening him.
Student's Signature Guardian's Signature
⟦Ezra⟧ ⟦Youssef Khadouri Afif⟧
Page 286
Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary
I: Moshe Naeem
Guardian of the student: Nissim Moshe
From Class: First Intermediate
I wish for ⟦my son⟧ to continue during the academic year 1958/1959 in his class in which he failed
therein for the purpose of strengthening him
Student's signature
Nissim Moshe
Guardian's signature
Moshe Naeem ⟦Colonel⟧
Page 288
Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary
I, Salman Daoud Balash, guardian of the student Sabah Salman from the second intermediate grade
wish for my son to continue during the school year 1958 / 1959 in the grade which he failed
for the purpose of strengthening him.
Student signature
Guardian signature
Sabah Salman
⟦illegible⟧
Page 289
Frank Iny School and Shamash Preparatory School
I: Ezra Sakhan Batat
, Parent/Guardian of the student: ⟦Youssef Ezra Sakhan⟧
From the grade: ⟦First Intermediate⟧
I wish for: ⟦my son⟧ to continue
During the academic year: 1958/1959
In the grade he failed for the purpose of strengthening him:
.
Student's Signature Parent/Guardian's Signature
Page 291
Frank Iny School and Shamash Middle School
I ⟦Aziz Artok⟧, the guardian of the student ⟦Suad⟧ from the ⟦first grade of primary school⟧
wish that ⟦my daughter⟧ continues during the academic year 1958/1959 in the same grade she failed
in, for the purpose of strengthening her academic standing.
Student's signature Guardian's signature
⟦Suad Aziz⟧ ⟦Aziz⟧
Page 292
Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
I ⟦Ibrahim Eliyahu Shaqou'⟧ parent of the student ⟦Amin Ibrahim⟧ from class ⟦First Primary⟧
wish that ⟦my son⟧ continues during the academic year 1958 / 1959 in his class in which he failed
therein for the purpose of ⟦strengthening him⟧.
Student's signature Parent's signature
⟦illegible⟧
Page 293
Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
I, Karim Shaoul Gabbay, guardian of the student Naji from the third intermediate grade
wish for my son to continue during the academic year 1958/1959 in his class that he failed in
for the purpose of strengthening him.
Student signature
Naji
⟦signature⟧
Guardian signature
⟦illegible rectangular stamp⟧
Page 295
Presentation Sisters School
Bab Al-Sharqi
Number: 217
Date: 22 - 9 - 1958
Transfer Form:
To the Administration of the School: Frank Aini
The student: Joyce Koji Reno
One of the students of the grade: Fifth Primary
From our school transferred from the grade: Fourth
And attended lessons until the date: 20 / 6 / 58
And reached the grade: Sixth
And obtained the marks recorded in the exam: Final
For the year: 1957 - 58
Subjects | Grade in digits | Grade in writing | Subjects | Grade in digits | Grade in writing
Christian Religion | 89 | Eighty-nine | Religion | |
Arabic Language | 61 | Sixty-one | Arabic Language | |
English Language | 81 | Eighty-one | English Language | |
History | 70 | Seventy | Arithmetic | |
Geography | 53 | Fifty-three | Algebra | |
Duties | 60 | Sixty | Geometry - Trigonometry | |
Arithmetic and Measurements | 65 | Sixty-five | General Mathematics | |
Objects and Health | 55 | Fifty-five | Biology - Health | |
Sports and Hymns | 75 | Seventy-five | General Science | |
Drawing and Crafts | 62 | Sixty-two | Physics | |
Total | 672 | Six hundred and seventy-two | Chemistry | |
| | | Childcare | |
| | | History | |
| | | Geography | |
| | | Status - Duties | |
| | | French Language | |
| | | Drawing and Crafts | |
| | | Sports and Hymns | |
| | | Total | |
School Principal's Note: Her result is very successful
Promoted to the Sixth grade
Certifies the authenticity of ⟦illegible⟧
Certificates
Republic of Iraq
5 Fils
Abdul Ahad Nano
School Principal
A copy that cannot be separated for photography purposes
Page 296
The Private Foundation School - Baghdad
For Boys and Girls
THE TA'SSISIA SCHOOL, BAGHDAD
Saadun 24 / 2 / 1 Suleiman Street
SAADUN 24-2-1 SULEIMAN STREET.
Telephone No. 4608
TELEPHONE NO. 4608
Ref No.:
Date ::
Ref No.:
Date ::
Transfer Certificate
To the Administration of ⟦Frank Iny⟧ Primary School
The student: ⟦Salman Levy Nouri⟧ whose photo is attached above, from the neighborhood of
and from the city of: ⟦Baghdad⟧ entered the ⟦First⟧ grade in our school
transferred from: ⟦Al-Rawda⟧ school and attended classes until the date of ⟦29 / 9 / 58⟧
and reached the ⟦Third⟧ grade and obtained the following averages in the final general exam that was held
on the date: ⟦25 / 5 / 58⟧
Subjects | Grade in Numbers | Grade in Words | Subjects | Grade in Numbers | Grade in Words
Holy Quran | — | | | |
Arabic Language | 72 | ⟦Seventy-two⟧ | | |
English Language | 80 | ⟦Eighty⟧ | | |
History | 92 | ⟦Ninety-two⟧ | | |
Geography | 89 | ⟦Eighty-nine⟧ | | |
Moral and National Duties | — | | | |
Arithmetic and Measurements | 82 | ⟦Eighty-two⟧ | | |
General Science and Health | 81 | ⟦Eighty-one⟧ | | |
Handicrafts and Drawing | 66 | ⟦Sixty-six⟧ | | |
Sports and Anthems | 78 | ⟦Seventy-eight⟧ | | |
Total | 640 | ⟦Six hundred and forty⟧ | | |
And his result was ⟦Passed to the Fourth Grade⟧
Based on the request and desire of his guardian to transfer him to your school, we have provided him with this certificate
School Principal's Remarks
The student's attendance is ⟦Very Good⟧ and his conduct is ⟦Very Good⟧
Authenticated for the validity of the School Principal's signature
Director of Education of Baghdad Province
1 / 10
The Republic of Iraq
50 Fils
on behalf of School Principal
Page 298
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate & Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No. / Number: F / 50 / 1090
Date / Date: 1 / 10 / 1958
Directorate of Education, Baghdad Province
Greetings,
We attach herewith the two transfer certificates belonging to Edmond Isaac and (Farouq Heskel)
Isaac; please certify them.
Please accept our highest respect.
Abdullah Ovadia
The Principal
56 / 27 ⟦Please send the certificates⟧
Page 299
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Intermediate and Primary
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
No. ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧
No. F/191/58 ⟦line⟧
Date 1/10/1958 ⟦line⟧
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province
Greetings,
We attach herewith the transfer certificate numbered F/191/58 dated 1/10/1958
belonging to Shaoul Rahmin Aqirab. Please certify it.
With highest respect.
⟦illegible⟧
Abdullah Ovadia
Principal