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IJA 2748

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

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These are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. The documents consist of individual student records including photographs, exam scores, student certifications, admissions forms, letters of recommendation, applications to foreign institution, doctor’s notes, and correspondence regarding student affairs. In addition, there are several copies of the 1960-1961 Shamash Secondary School class rosters for grade/form five.

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IJA 2748
Item Number
9500
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
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AI en Translation, Pages 201-225

Page 201

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: Shamash Preparatory School
Number:
Date: / / 19
⟦illegible⟧
⟦Photograph⟧
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91663
Number: S/22/601
Date: 1961/3/9
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the documents belonging to the students whose names are listed below for certification.
Please accept our highest respect.
Sabah Adas
Sami Sheena
Ghanem Shohet
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
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Page 202

Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: Shamash Preparatory School
Number:
Date: / / 19
Examination Number:
⟦Photograph attached with a metal clip, showing a young man's face, partially obscured by rust and fading⟧
To - Directorate of Missions and Study Grants
Sami Cohen Sion Shamash, whose photograph is attached above, is one of the students of the
(Fifth Preparatory Scientific) class of our school. He entered the examination ( ) for the year
1960 / 1961 and his result was ( ) in the ( ) session and he obtained
the grades listed on the back. At his request, we have provided him with this document.
1- Admitted according to Transfer Certificate No. 811 dated 10/8/1959
issued by Frank Iny Intermediate School in Baghdad
2- Documents previously provided to him.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Number | Date | Type of Document
3- Classes in which he failed, number of years of failure, and reason for failure: Did not fail
4- Subjects in which he had to complete (re-sit).
5- His conduct and regularity of attendance.
6- Date of leaving school. He is still continuing in this study
The student's transfer in class 60/61 is 6
⟦illegible⟧ 1954 ⟦illegible⟧ 6/17/1952
School Clerk
Acting School Principal
⟦Faint circular blue stamps⟧

Page 204

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Frank Iny School
and
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
To be kept in the student's file
Sammy Gourgy Shina
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
FRANK INY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
No.:
Number:
Date: 20th December, 1960.
Date:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that SAMMY GOURGY SHINA
is at present attending the Graduating Class (Fifth Form)
of Shamash Secondary School which, in standard, is equivalent
roughly to grade 12 of the American High School.
The following is a summary of his Secondary School
record with some relevant details:-
Name:: Sammy Gourgy Shina
Date of Birth:: 28/9/1944
Home Address:: 3/17/1, Bustan Al-Khass, Battawiyin, Baghdad, Iraq.
Schools Attended:: 1 - Alliance Primary School, (October 1950 - June 1951)
2 - Frank Iny Primary School, (October 1951 - June 1956)
3 - Frank Iny Intermediate School, (October 1956 - June 1959)
4 - Shamash Secondary School, (October 1951 - (still attending at present).
Address of all three Schools:: Frank Iny School & Shamash Secondary School, New Alwiyah, Baghdad, Iraq.
Marking system in these Schools:: Highest mark is 100. Minimum passing mark in each subject is 50. Minimum average passing mark in all subjects - (i.e. Certificate) is 60. College recommending mark is 70. Honour mark is 85.
Class periods in these Schools are:-: 45 Minutes 40 Times a week, 36 Weeks a year.
Name of Principal:: Mr. Abdullah S. Obadiah.
- contd. Page 2 -
ent
years.

Page 205

FRANK INY SCHOOL
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Shamash Secondary School - Baghdad
- Page 2 -
S. G. Shina's Class Record:
Marks for courses in progress are bracketted.
Subjects | School Forms. Equivalent to American Grades | Intermediate 1st (8th) 1956-1957 | Intermediate 2nd (9th) 1957-1958 | Intermediate 3rd (10th) 1958-1959 | Secondary 4th (11th) 1959-1960 | Secondary 5th (12th) 1960-1961 | Average number of periods per week in the different years.
Arabic Language | 75 | 72 | 84 | 74 | (73) | 6 Periods
English Language | 51 | 54 | 98 | 50 | (57) | 6 "
French Language | 57 | 55 | - | - | - | 6 "
Arithmetic | - | 81 | - | - | - | 3 "
Arithmetic with Algebra | 72 | - | - | - | - | 3 "
Elementary Algebra | - | 77 | - | 88 | - | 3 "
Plane Geometry | 74 | 68 | - | 85 | - | 3 "
General Mathematics (Algebra and Plane Geometry) | - | - | 95 | - | - | 7 "
Arithmetic with Trig. | - | - | - | 93 | - | 3 "
Algebra with Trig. | - | - | - | - | (90) | 6 "
Solid Geometry | - | - | - | - | (83) | 3 "
Natural Science | 78 | - | - | - | - | 4 "
Biology | - | 73 | - | - | - | 2 "
Hygiene with Physics | - | - | 89 | - | - | 2 "
Zoology and Botany | - | - | - | - | (88) | 9 "
Physics | - | 78 | - | 87 | (96) | 5 "
Chemistry | - | 79 | - | 83 | (80) | 4 "
Civics | - | 85 | - | - | - | 1 "
Ancient History | 85 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Islamic History | - | 86 | - | - | - | 2 "
Geography | 90 | 90 | - | - | - | 2 "
Social Science (Civics, History & Geography). | - | - | 83 | - | - | 5 "
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic History. | - | - | - | 71 | - | 3 "
Economics | - | - | - | 80 | (88) | 2 "
Average mark in all subjects | 72.8 | 74.8 | 89.8 | 78.8 | 82.1 |
No. of students in class | 36 | 17 | 32 | 29 | 25 |
Rank of student in class | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Drawing mark | 81 |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Work in English Composition: - Average
- contd. Page 3 -
⟦illegible⟧

Page 206

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
⟦Shamash Secondary School⟧
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
No.:
Number:
Date: 20/12/1960
Date:
SHAMASH SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
FRANK INY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
- ⟦Page 3⟧ -
Other Examinations passed by the above candidate:
1 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education
in June 1956 passing with distinction and ranking 2nd among
15 candidates from Frank Iny Primary School. This examination
is, in standard, equivalent roughly to the Common Entrance
Examination of the English School or to grade 7 of the
American School.
2 - Certificat d'Etudes Primaires Examination, conducted by a
special Commission from the Lebanon in May 1957, ranking
22nd among 44 candidates from Frank Iny School.
3 - Cambridge University Lower Certificate Examination in English
for overseas students in December, 1958.
4 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education
in June 1959, ranking 5th among 32 candidates from Frank Iny
School.
5 - London University General Certificate of Education Examination
in the following subjects:-
Grade or % Mark Obtained | Subject | Level | Date
Grade 2 | Classical Arabic | Advanced | June 1960
Grade 6 | English Language | Ordinary | June 1960
Grade 1 | Pure Mathematics | Ordinary | June 1960
Mark 65% | Applied Mathematics | Ordinary | Jan. 1960
Grade 2 | Physics | Ordinary | June 1960
Grade 2 | Chemistry | Ordinary | June 1960
Note: Highest grade in each level is 1; lowest passing grade is 6; -
lowest passing mark in the (O) level is 45.
In addition to the above, S. G. Shina will be sitting
in January 1961 for the London University G.C.E. Examinations
in French at the ordinary level.
Prior to his joining Frank Iny Primary School in
October 1951, the above candidate did one year of Primary
Schooling at the old-established Alliance School in Baghdad
which was united with Frank Iny Primary School in October 1951.
⟦illegible⟧
- contd. Page 4 -

Page 207

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
No.:
Number:
Date: 20/12/1960.
Date:
- Page 4 -
While in Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School,
both of which are under my administration, the above candidate
distinguished himself as a brilliant student of good character.
On more than one occasion during the different stages of his
studies in these two schools, he won School prizes for excellence
in his academic work.
At present the above candidate is attending the Fifth
Form of Shamash Secondary School and is doing extremely well.
In June 1961 he will be sitting for the Iraq State Baccalaureate
Examination for Secondary Education, Scientific Section. -
To judge by his Secondary School record, he should be able to
pass this examination with distinction in due course. He will
then be eligible for entry into any higher Institute of
University standard in Iraq.
S. G. Shina is physically and mentally quite fit. -
I recommend him for admission to any University abroad as an
excellent candidate.
ABDULLAH S. OBADIAH,
Principal.
⟦illegible circular stamp with Arabic and English text: SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD⟧
⟦illegible circular stamp with Arabic and English text: FRANK INY SCHOOL - BAGHDAD⟧

Page 208

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
Shamash School * Baghdad
Date
Number
FRANK INY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School * Baghdad
Date
Number
No.:
Number:
Date: 20th December, 1960.
Date:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that SAMMY GOURGY SHINA
is at present attending the Graduating Class (Fifth Form)
of Shamash Secondary School which, in standard, is equivalent
roughly to grade 12 of the American High School.
The following is a summary of his Secondary School
record with some relevant details:-
Name:: Sammy Gourgy Shina
Date of Birth:: 28/9/1944
Home Address:: 3/17/1, Bustan Al-Khass, Battawiyin, Baghdad, Iraq.
Schools Attended:: 1 - Alliance Primary School, (October 1950 - June 1951)
2 - Frank Iny Primary School, (October 1951 - June 1956)
3 - Frank Iny Intermediate School, (October 1956 - June 1959)
4 - Shamash Secondary School, (October 1959 - (still attending at present).
Address of all three Schools:: Frank Iny School & Shamash Secondary School, New Alwiyah, Baghdad, Iraq.
Marking system in these Schools: Highest mark is 100.
Minimum passing mark in each subject is 50.
Minimum average passing mark in all subjects - (i.e. Certificate) is 60.
College recommending mark is 70.
Honour mark is 85.
Class periods in these Schools are:- 45 Minutes
40 Times a week,
36 Weeks a year.
Name of Principal:: Mr. Abdullah S. Obadiah.
- contd. Page 2 -

Page 209

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
No.:
Number:
Date: 20/12/1960.
Date:
- Page 2 -
⟦S. G. Shina's⟧ Class Record
1 - Marks for Courses in Progress are bracketted.
Arabic Language | 75 | 72 | 84 | 74 |  | 6 Periods
English Language | 51 | 54 | 98 | 50 |  | 6 "
French Language | 57 | 55 | - | - |  | 8 "
Arithmetic | - | 81 | - | - |  | 3 "
Arithmetic with Algebra | 72 | - | - | - |  | 3 "
Elementary Algebra | - | 77 | - | 86 |  | 3 "
Plane Geometry | 74 | 68 | - | 85 |  | 3 "
General Mathematics (Algebra and Plane Geometry). | - | - | 95 | - |  | 7 "
Arithmetic with Trig. | - | - | - | 93 |  | 3 "
Algebra with Trig. | - | - | - | - |  | 6 "
Solid Geometry | - | - | - | - |  | 3 "
Natural Science | 78 | - | - | - |  | 4 "
Biology | - | 73 | - | - |  | 2 "
Hygiene with Physics | - | - | 89 | - |  | 2 "
Zoology and Botany | - | - | - | - |  | 9 "
Physics | - | 78 | - | 87 |  | 5 "
Chemistry | - | 79 | - | 83 |  | 4 "
Civics | - | 85 | - | - |  | 1 "
Ancient History | 85 | - | - | - |  | 2 "
Islamic History | - | 86 | - | - |  | 2 "
Geography | 90 | 90 | - | - |  | 2 "
Social Science (Civics, History & Geography). | - | - | 83 | - |  | 5 "
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic History. | - | - | - | 71 |  | 3 "
Economics | - | - | - | 80 |  | 2 "
Average mark in all subjects | 72.8 | 74.8 | 89.8 | 78.8 |  |
No. of students in class | 36 | 17 | 32 | 29 | 25 |
Rank of student in class | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Drawing mark | 81 | - | - | - |  | 2
Work in English Composition: - Average
- contd. Page 3 -
- contd. Page 4 -
FRANK INY SCHOOL
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693

Page 210

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
No.:
Number:
Date: 20/12/1960
Date:
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
Shamash Secondary School Baghdad
Date
Number
FRANK INY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School Baghdad
Date
Number
- Page 3 -
Other Examinations passed by the above candidate:
1 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education
in June 1956 passing with distinction and ranking 2nd among
15 candidates from Frank Iny Primary School. This examination
is, in standard, equivalent roughly to the Common Entrance
Examination of the English School or to grade 7 of the
American School.
2 - Certificat d'Etudes Primaires Examination, conducted by a
special Commission from the Lebanon in May 1957, ranking
22nd among 44 candidates from Frank Iny School.
3 - Cambridge University Lower Certificate Examination in English
for overseas students in December, 1958.
4 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education
in June 1959, ranking 5th among 32 candidates from Frank Iny
School.
5 - London University General Certificate of Education Examination
in the following subjects:-
Grade or Mark Obtained | Subject | Level | Date
Grade 2 | Classical Arabic | Advanced | June 1960
Grade 6 | English Language | Ordinary | June 1960
Grade 1 | Pure Mathematics | Ordinary | June 1960
Mark 65% | Applied Mathematics | Ordinary | June 1960
Grade 2 | Physics | Ordinary | June 1960
Grade 2 | Chemistry | Ordinary | June 1960
Note: Highest grade in each level is 1; lowest passing grade is 6; -
lowest passing mark in the (O) level is 45.
In addition to the above, S. G. Shina will be sitting
in January 1961 for the London University G.C.E. Examinations
in French at the ordinary level.
Prior to his joining Frank Iny School in October 1951,
the above candidate did one year of Primary Schooling at the
old-established Alliance School in Baghdad which was united
with Frank Iny Primary School in October 1951.
o/o
Pri⟦vately⟧
- contd. Page 4 -

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FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
No. ⟦line⟧ Number
Date 20/12/1960. - Page 4 - Date
While in Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School,
both of which are under my administration, the above candidate
distinguished himself as a brilliant student of good character.
On more than one occasion during the different stages of his
studies in these two schools, he won School prizes for excellence
in his academic work.
At present the above candidate is attending the Fifth
Form of Shamash Secondary School and is doing extremely well.
In June 1961 he will be sitting for the Iraq State Baccalaureate
Examination for Secondary Education, Scientific Section. -
To judge by his Secondary School record, he should be able to
pass this examination with distinction in due course. He will
then be eligible for entry into any higher Institute of
University standard in Iraq.
S. G. Shina is physically and mentally quite fit. -
I recommend him for admission to any University abroad as an
excellent candidate.
⟦illegible⟧
ABDULLAH S. OBADIAH,
Principal.
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
SHAMASH SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
Shamash School * Baghdad
Date ⟦line⟧
Number ⟦line⟧
FRANK INY SCHOOL * BAGHDAD
Frank Iny School * Baghdad
Date ⟦line⟧
Number ⟦line⟧

Page 212

Statistics and Certificates
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature
Number ⟦line⟧ Date ⟦line⟧
Certificates Observer
Director of Education, Baghdad District
Iraqi Ministry of Education
⟦Photograph⟧
School Directorate:
Number:
Date: / / 19
No: 29836 A
To:-
That ⟦line⟧ whose photo is attached above is a student of the ⟦line⟧ grade of our school, he entered
the ⟦line⟧ exam for the year 19 / 19 and his result was ⟦line⟧ in the ⟦line⟧ session and he obtained the listed grades
on the back, and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦line⟧ dated / / 19 issued by ⟦line⟧ school
in ⟦line⟧
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
⟦Shamash Secondary School for Boys⟧
The entity to which the document is addressed | Its number and date | Type of document
3 - The grades in which he failed, the number of years of failure, and the reason for failure (illness or otherwise).
4 - Subjects in which he completed requirements.
5 - His behavior and regularity of attendance.
6 - Date of leaving school.
Republic of Iraq
50 Fils
Revenue Stamp
School Clerk
School Principal

Page 214

Subject | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Subject | Entrance Exam | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade Ministerial
| Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words |  | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words | Grade in digits | Grade in words
Ministry of Education Press - Baghdad
⟦illegible⟧
⟦N.E.R.R.O.⟧

Page 220

Student file Ezra Ephraim Mashal
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
⟦emblem⟧
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION
JUNE 1961
This is to certify that: EZRA FRAIM EZRA MASHAAL
sat for the above examination at the Centre in: BAGHDAD IRAQ
and passed at the Ordinary level in the following subject(s):: PURE MATHEMATICS
Signed on behalf of the University of London
G. Bruce
Secretary to the University Entrance and School Examinations Council
Candidate Number | Number of Passes
755 19 | 1

Page 221

Student file Ezra Ephraim Mashal
American Institute of Languages
Mashriq Club Street
Baghdad, Iraq
Date: March 20, 1961
Name: Mr. Mashal, Ezra Fraim
has been given a three-hour examination to determine proficiency in the English language. The standard applied is the level of proficiency necessary to pursue undergraduate university training.
Ability: | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor
To speak English | ⟦line⟧ | x | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
To understand spoken English | ⟦line⟧ | x | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
To understand written English | ⟦line⟧ | x | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
To express thoughts in written English | ⟦line⟧ | x | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
To understand English grammar | ⟦line⟧ | x | ⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
( ) Should have no difficulty.
(x) Should be able to manage adequately after a short period of adjustment in the United States.
( ) Should be able to manage adequately after some formal training in English.
( ) May be able to manage adequately after intensive training in English.
( ) Appears to require considerable training in English.
( ) Proficiency level seems adequate only for secondary school level.
( ) Candidate is preparing for technical training only and seems ready for a strictly non-academic program in the United States.
( ) Candidate should be able to manage in the school for which he has an acceptance if it guarantees to provide special training in English and offers him special consideration as a foreign student.
Comments:
Beekman W. Cottrell
⟦line⟧
Director
⟦line⟧
Cultural Attaché
American Embassy, Baghdad

Page 222

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
Keep in student file
Ezra Fraim Ezra
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
FRANK INY SCHOOL
⟦illegible⟧
No.:
Date: August 4th, 1961.
Number:
Date:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that EZRA FRAIM EZRA MASHAAL
has finished in June 1961 the Graduating Class (Fifth Form)
of Shamash Secondary School which, in standard, is equivalent
roughly to grade 12 of the American High School.
Following is a summary of his Secondary School Record
with some relevant details:-
Name:: Ezra Fraim Ezra Mashaal
Date of Birth:: 29/6/1943
Home Address:: 5A/2/2, Rawwaf Street, Baghdad, Iraq.
Schools Attended:: 1 - Frank Iny Intermediate School, (October 1955 - June 1959)
2 - Shamash Secondary School, (October 1959 - June 1961).
Address of both Schools:: Frank Iny School & Shamash Secondary School, New Alwiyah, Baghdad, Iraq.
Marking system in both Schools:: Highest mark is 100. Minimum passing mark in each subject is 50. Minimum average passing mark in all subjects - (i.e. Certificate) is 60. College Recommending mark is 70. Honour mark is 85.
Class periods in both Schools are:: 45 Minutes 40 Times a week 36 Weeks a year.
Secretary to the Education Committee:: Mr. Abdullah S. Obadiah.
⟦illegible signature⟧
- contd. Page 2 -

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FRANK INY SCHOOL & SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
⟦SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD⟧
⟦THE FRANK INY SCHOOL BAGHDAD⟧
- Page 2 -
E.F.E. Mashaal's Class Record:
Subjects | Frank Iny Intermediate School Forms : 1st 2nd 3rd | Shamash Secondary School Forms : 4th 5th | Average Number of periods per week in the different years.
Years Attended | 1955-1957 | 1957-1958 | 1958-1959 | 1959-1960 | 1960-1961 |
No. of years done in each Form | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Remarks |  |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |
Arabic Language | 63 | 58 | 74 | 60 | 71 | 6 Periods
English Language | 50 | 50 | 97 | 55 | 76 | 6 "
Arithmetic | - | 67 | - | - | - | 3 "
Arithmetic with Algebra | 79 | - | - | - | - | 3 "
Elementary Algebra | - | 73 | - | 59 | - | 3 "
Plane Geometry | 92 | 69 | - | 74 | - | 3 "
General Mathematics (Algebra & Plane Geometry) | - | - | 93 | - | - | 7 "
Arithmetic with Trig. | - | - | - | 76 | - | 3 "
Algebra with Trig. | - | - | - | - | 92 | 6 "
Solid Geometry | - | - | - | - | 92 | 3 "
Natural Science | 66 | - | - | - | - | 4 "
Biology | - | 62 | - | - | - | 2 "
Hygiene with Physics | - | - | 76 | - | - | 2 "
Zoology and Botany | - | - | - | - | 69 | 9 "
Physics | - | 76 | - | 55 | 67 | 5 "
Chemistry | - | 57 | - | 59 | 68 | 4 "
Civics | - | 77 | - | - | - | 1 "
Ancient History | 72 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Islamic History | - | 73 | - | - | - | 2 "
Geography | 68 | 69 | - | - | - | 2 "
Social Science (Civics, History & Geography). | - | - | 68 | - | - | 5 "
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic History. | - | - | - | 65 | - | 3 "
Economics | - | - | - | 74 | - | 2 "
Average mark in all subjects | 70 | 66.5 | 81.6 | 64.1 | 76.4 |
No. of students in class | 41 | 19 | 32 | 29 | 25 |
Rank of student in class | 3 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 12 |
Drawing mark | 65 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Work in English Composition: Average
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Page 224

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
BAGHDAD
SHAMASH SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Shamash School - Baghdad
No.:
Number:
Date: 4/8/1961.
Date:
- Page 3 -
Other Examinations passed by the above candidate:
1 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education
in June 1955. This examination is, in standard, equivalent
roughly to the Common Entrance Examination of the English
School or to grade 7 of the American School.
2 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate
Education in June 1959, ranking 23rd among 32 candidates
from Frank Iny School.
3 - London University General Certificate of Education Examination
in the following subjects:-
Grade Obtained | Subject | Level | Date
8 | Classical Arabic (Arabic was originally sat at (A) Level). | Ordinary | June 1960
2 | Pure Mathematics | Ordinary | June 1960
5 | Applied Mathematics | Ordinary | Jan. 1961
6 | Physics | Ordinary | Jan. 1961
Note: Highest grade is 1; lowest passing grade is 6; grades 7 and 8
in the advanced level subjects are considered a pass at the
ordinary level.
4 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education,
Scientific Section, ranking 12th among 25 students from Shamash
Secondary School.
Prior to his joining Frank Iny Intermediate School
in October 1955, the above candidate did six years of Primary
Schooling at Adel Primary School in Baghdad.
While in Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
both of which are under the same administration, the above
candidate was always diligent and of good character.
The above candidate is now eligible for entry into
any higher institute of University standard in Iraq.
E.F.E. Mashaal is physically and mentally quite fit.
I recommend him for admission to any University abroad as a
fairly good candidate.
⟦illegible signature⟧
ABDULLAH S. OBADIAH
for Principal

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Student File
Iraqi Ministry of Education
School Directorate: Shamash Preparatory School
Number - ⟦illegible⟧
Date 11/15/1961
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
Alwiyah Al-Jadida
Telephone 91663
Number: Sh / 703 / 60-61
Date: 11/15/1961
Directorate of Education of Baghdad Province / Al-Rusafa
Greetings.
We attach herewith the document numbered Sh/703 and dated 11/15/1961 belonging
to ⟦the student⟧ Ezra Ephraim Mashal for certification.
Isaac Cohen
Acting Director
Acting School Principal
⟦Isaac Cohen⟧
That ⟦...⟧
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Date of leaving ⟦...⟧
School Clerk