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IJA 2748

Student Folders with Photographs, Baghdadi Jewish Schools

Description

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.

Metadata

Archive Reference: IJA 2748
Item Number: 9500
Date: Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages: Arabic, English
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AI en Translation, Pages 601-625

Page 602

SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Shamash Intermediate School
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Tel. No. 91693
Telephone 91693
No. / Number:
Date / Date: 8/8/1961
SHAMASH SCHOOL
⟦illegible⟧
Miss A.Y. Joseph's Class Record :
Subjects | School Forms Equivalent to American Grades | Intermediate 1st (8th) Years 1955-1957 | Intermediate 2nd (9th) Years 1957-1958 | Intermediate 3rd (10th) Years 1958-1959 | Secondary 4th (11th) Years 1959-1960 | Secondary 5th (12th) Years 1960-1961 | Average number of periods per week in the different years.
No. of years done in each Form. 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Remarks |  |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |
Arabic Language | 73 | 68 | 76 | 77 | 69 | 6 periods
English Language | 59 | 58 | 95 | 50 | 85 | 6 "
French Language | 73 | 75 | - | 52 | - | 8 "
Arithmetic | - | 76 | - | - | - | 3 "
Arithmetic with Algebra | 80 | - | - | - | - | 3 "
Elementary Algebra | - | 76 | - | 67 | - | 3 "
Plane Geometry | 76 | 50 | - | 67 | - | 3 "
General Mathematics (Algebra & Plane Geometry) | - | - | 93 | - | - | 7 "
Arithmetic with Trig. | - | - | - | 60 | - | 3 "
Algebra with Trig. | - | - | - | - | 79 | 6 "
Solid Geometry | - | - | - | - | 92 | 3 "
Natural Science | 79 | - | - | - | - | 4 "
Biology | - | 58 | - | - | - | 2 "
Hygiene & Physics | - | - | 90 | - | - | 2 "
Zoology & Botany | - | - | - | - | 63 | 9 "
Physics | - | 68 | - | 64 | 73 | 5 "
Chemistry | - | 66 | - | 72 | 56 | 4 "
Civics | - | 77 | - | - | - | 1 "
Ancient History | 66 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Islamic History | - | 81 | - | - | - | 2 "
Geography | 76 | 71 | - | - | - | 2 "
Social Scie-nce(Civics, History & Geography). | - | - | 70 | - | - | 5 "
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic His-tory. | - | - | - | 84 | - | 3 "
Economics | - | - | - | 84 | - | 2 "
Average mark in all subjects | 72.8 | 68.7 | 84.8 | 67.7 | 73.9 |
No. of students in class | 36 | 17 | 32 | 29 | 25 |
Rank of student in the class | 5 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 16 |
Drawing mark | 61 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Work in English Composition: average
⟦Abbadiah⟧
- contd. Page 3 -

Page 603

SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
No. ⟦line⟧ Number ⟦line⟧
Date ⟦line⟧ Date ⟦line⟧
SHAMASH SCHOOL - BAGHDAD
Shamash School - Baghdad
⟦illegible⟧
Other Examinations passed by the above ⟦line⟧
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 - Certificat d'Etudes Primaires Examination, conducted by the French Embassy, Baghdad in May 1957, ranking 3rd among 44 candidates from Frank Iny School.
3 - Brevet Elementaire Examination in French, Literary Section, conducted in Baghdad by a special Commission from the Lebanon in May 1959, ranking 10th among 17 candidates from Frank Iny School.
4 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education in June 1959, ranking 15th among 32 candidates from Frank Iny School.
5 - London University General Certificate of Education Examination in the following subjects:-
Grade Obtained | Subject | Level | Date
5 | F r e n c h | Ordinary | June 1960
5 | Pure Mathematics | " | June 1960
6 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education, Scientific Section, in June 1961, ranking 16th among 25 candidates from Shamash Secondary School.
Prior to her joining Frank Iny Primary School in October 1955, Miss A.Y. Joseph did three years of Primary Schooling at the old-established Alliance School in Baghdad which was united with Frank Iny Primary School in October 1951.
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.
Miss A.Y. Joseph is now eligible for entry into any higher institute of University standard in Iraq. She is physically and mentally quite fit, I recommend her for higher studies abroad as a fairly good candidate.
ABDULLAH S. OBADIAH,
For Principal

Page 604

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
To be kept in the student's file
Annette Yamen Joseph
FRANK INY SCHOOL & SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
Frank Iny and Shamash School
No.: 4 August 1961
Date.: 9th December, 1960.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
in June 1961 This is to certify that Miss ANNETTE YAMEN JOSEPH has finished
<del>is at present attending</del> the Graduating Class (Fifth Form) of
Shamash Secondary School which, in standard, is equivalent
roughly to grade 12 of the American School.
F
The following is a summary of her Secondary School
Record with some relevant details:-
Name:: Annette Yamen Joseph
Date of Birth:: 28/11/1942
Home Address:: 10A5/5/1, ⟦illegible⟧ - Baghdad, Iraq.
Schools Attended:: 1 - Alliance Primary School, (October 1948 - June 1951). 2 - Frank Iny Primary School, (October 1951 - June 1955). 3 - Frank Iny Intermediate School, (October 1955 - June 1959). 4 - Shamash Secondary School, (October 1959 - June 1961) <del>(still attending at present)</del>.
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.
Secretary to the Education Committee
Name of Principal:: Mr. Abdullah S. Obadiah.
- contd. Page 2 -

Page 605

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
FRANK INY SCHOOL BAGHDAD
⟦illegible⟧
4 AUG 1961
No.: 4/8/61
Date.: 9/12/1960.
Page: 2
Miss A.Y. Joseph's Class Record :
Marks for Courses in progress are bracketted.
Subjects | Intermediate 1st | Intermediate 2nd | Intermediate 3rd | Secondary 4th | Secondary 5th | Average number of periods per week in the different years.
School Forms. | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
Equivalent to American Grades | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
Years Attended | 1955 1957 | 1957 1958 | 1958 1959 | 1959 1960 | 1960 1961 |
No. of years done in each Form. |  |  |  |  |  |
Remarks |  |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |
Arabic Language | 73 | 68 | 76 | 77 | ⟦69⟧ | 6 periods
English Language | 59 | 58 | 95 | 50 | ⟦85⟧ | 6 "
French Language | 73 | 75 | - | 52 | - | 8 "
Arithmetic | - | 76 | - | - | - | 3 "
Arithmetic with Algebra | 80 | - | - | - | - | 3 "
Elementary Algebra | - | 76 | - | 67 | - | 3 "
Plane Geometry | 76 | 50 | - | 67 | - | 3 "
General Mathematics (Algebra & Plane Geometry) | - | - | 93 | - | - | 7 "
Arithmetic with Trig. | - | - | - | 60 | - | 3 "
Algebra with Trig. | - | - | - | - | ⟦79⟧ | 6 "
Solid Geometry | - | - | - | - | ⟦92⟧ | 3 "
Natural Science | 79 | - | - | - | - | 4 "
Biology | - | 58 | - | - | - | 2 "
Hygiene & Physics | - | - | 90 | - | - | 2 "
Zoology & Botany | - | - | - | - | ⟦63⟧ | 9 "
Physics | - | 68 | - | 69 | ⟦73⟧ | 5 "
Chemistry | - | 66 | - | 72 | ⟦56⟧ | 4 "
Civics | - | 77 | - | - | - | 1 "
Ancient History | 66 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Islamic History | - | 81 | - | - | - | 2 "
Geography | 76 | 71 | - | - | - | 2 "
Social Science (Civics, History & Geography). | - | - | 70 | - | - | 5 "
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic History. | - | - | - | 84 | - | 3 "
Economics | - | - | - | 84 | - | 2 "
Average mark in all subjects | 72.8 | 68.7 | 84.8 | 67.7 | ⟦73.9⟧ |
No. of students in class | 36 | 17 | 32 | 29 | 25 |
Rank of student in class | 5 | 7 | 15 | 10 | ⟦16⟧ |
Drawing mark | 61 | - | - | - | - | 2 "
Work in English Composition: average
- contd. Page 3 -

Page 606

FRANK INY SCHOOL
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Preparatory School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
Frank Iny ⟦Private⟧ School
BAGHDAD
SHAMASH SCHOOL
Shamash School
No.: 4/2/61
Page: 3 -
Number:
Date.: 9/12/1960
Date:
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 - Certificat d'Etudes Primaires Examination, conducted by the
French Embassy, Baghdad in May 1957, ranking 3rd among 44
candidates from Frank Iny School.
3 - Brevet Elementaire Examination in French, Literary Section,
conducted in Baghdad by a special Commission from the Lebanon
in May 1959, ranking 10th among 17 candidates from Frank Iny
School.
4 - Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education
in June 1959, ranking 15th among 32 candidates from Frank Iny
School.
5 - London University General Certificate of Education Examination in the following subjects:-
Grade Obtained | Subject | Level | Date
5 | F r e n c h | Ordinary | June 1960
5 | Pure Mathematics | " | June 1960
Prior to joining Frank Iny Primary School in October 1955,
Miss A.Y. Joseph did three years of Primary Schooling at the
old-established Alliance School in Baghdad which was united
with Frank Iny Primary School in October 1951.
While in Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary
School, both of which are under my administration, the
above candidate was always diligent and of good character.
At present the above candidate is attending the
Fifth Form of Shamash Secondary School, and is making
progress. In June 1961 she will be sitting for the Iraq
State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education,
Scientific Section. To judge by her Secondary School
record she should be able to pass this examination
satisfactorily in due course. She will then be eligible
for entry into any higher institute of University standard
in Iraq.
Miss A.Y. Joseph is physically and mentally quite
fit. I recommend her for further studies abroad as a fairly
good candidate.
ABDULLAH S. OBADIAH,
Principal.

Page 607

Iraqi Ministry of Education
Statistics and Certificates
Certifies the authenticity of the school principal's signature
Number ⟦...⟧ Date ⟦...⟧
Certificates Observer
Director of Education for Baghdad Province
School Directorate:
Number:
Date: / / 19
No: 39815 A
To:-
That ⟦...⟧ whose photo is attached above is one of the students of the ⟦...⟧ grade of our school. He entered
the ⟦...⟧ exam for the year 19 / 19 and his result was ⟦...⟧ in the ⟦...⟧ session and he obtained the grades listed
on the back of it, and based on his request, we have provided him with this document.
1 - Admitted according to the transfer certificate numbered ⟦...⟧ and dated / / 19 issued by the school of
in ⟦...⟧
2 - Documents previously provided to him.
Entity to which the document is addressed | Its number and date | Type of document
3 - Grades in which he failed, number of years of failure, and 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
⟦red ink mark/signature⟧

Page 611

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Number: 55/716
Date: 9/28/59
To the School Directorate:
The student: Muhammad
Students (is one of the female students):
And he participated (she participated) in the:
Ethics, behavior, and based on his/her desire:
The following is a statement of his (her) grades:
Religion:
Arabic Language:
English Language:
French Language:
Geography:
History:
Moral Duties: Very Good
Arithmetic: Very Good
Algebra:
Geometry:
Health and Biology:
Physics:
Chemistry:
Objects and Health:
Drawing and Handicrafts:
Sports and Anthem:
Total: 420
Dr. JOSEPH E. D. HAIM
INTERNAL DISEASES
AND RADIOLOGY
Al-Rashid Street 282-1
Telephone No. 7066
Dr. Joseph Ezra Daoud
Chest and Stomach Diseases
and X-ray Diagnosis
Al-Rashid Street - Ras al-Qarya
Telephone 7066
Baghdad on ⟦line⟧
She has been vaccinated against smallpox ⟦now⟧ and her condition
⟦You⟧ are safe in my clinic, as well as against
Typhoid three months ago ⟦during⟧
The statement, I provided her with this certificate
Baghdad on 9/8/59
Dr. Joseph ⟦Daoud⟧
Knowing that her examination number is 7297
Abdullah Ovadia
The Director
1278
Identity of non-infection
9/28/59

Page 612

Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone Number 91693
FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
Number: 55/70
Date: 22 / 4 / 955
No.:
Date:
To the Directorate of Frank School
The student Najla ⟦...⟧ whose photograph is attached below is one of
the students of the ⟦...⟧ grade of our school for the academic year 1954 - 1955
and she participated in the general examination for the mentioned year and passed it, and she is of good
character and conduct. Based on her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate. Below
is the statement of her grades:
Religion |
Arabic Language | 85 Eighty-five
English Language | 82 Eighty-two
French Language |
Geography | 50 Fifty
History | 50 Fifty
Moral and Civic Duties | 75 Seventy-five
Arithmetic and Mathematics | 77 Seventy-seven
Algebra |
Geometry |
Health and Biology |
Physics |
Chemistry |
Objects and Health | 60 Sixty
Drawing and Handicrafts |
Sports and Anthem |
Total: 479 Four hundred and seventy-nine
Note that the examination number is 7497
Abdullah Obadia
The Director
50 Fils
Gift for non-omission
7497
22/4/955

Page 614

FRANK INY SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE & PRIMARY
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No. 710/55
Date 22/9/1955
Frank Iny School
Primary and Intermediate
Baghdad
Telephone No. 91693
No. 710/55
Date 22/9/1955
Transfer Certificate
To the Directorate of Frank Iny Intermediate School
The student (Annette) Yameen Youssef, whose photograph is attached below, is one
of the students of the sixth primary grade of our school for the academic year 1954 - 1955
and she participated in the general examination for the mentioned year and passed it, and she is of good
character and conduct. Based on her desire to transfer to your school, we have provided her with this certificate. Below
is a statement of her grades:
Religion:
Arabic Language: 85 Eighty-five
English Language: 87 Eighty-seven
French Language:
Geography:
History: 50 Fifty
Moral and National Duties: 75 Seventy-five
Arithmetic and Geometry: 77 Seventy-seven
Algebra:
Geometry:
Health and Biology:
Physics:
Chemistry:
Objects and Health: 66 Sixty-six
Drawing and Handicrafts:
Physical Education and Anthem:
Total: 440 Four hundred and forty
Abdullah Obadia
Principal
50 Fils
REVENUE
IRAQ
No failure occurred
22/9/955
Social Studies
Mathematics

Page 615

Annette Yamin Youssef
Sixth Grade
Frank Iny School

Page 616

Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
Admission Requirements
1 - Students who have passed the primary school examination are admitted to the first intermediate grade.
2 - Students who have passed the entrance examination are admitted to the fourth preparatory grade.
3 - Students who passed or have re-sit exams in the intermediate school examination participate in the entrance examination.
4 - Upon admission, every student must submit a file containing the following documents:
a - A transfer certificate from their school certified by the Directorate of Education of the Province.
b - A medical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases.
c - A vaccination certificate against smallpox and typhoid.
d - Civil Status Identification (Nufous).
e - Two copies of their photograph.
5 - The student must be of good conduct and character.
Student's name (according to the Nufous): Eileen Yusuf
Address (according to the Nufous): Al-Dahana District 178/64
Date of birth (according to the Nufous): 1942
Current student address: 14/33 Al-Radaf Street - Baghdad
School transferred from: Nozhat Aini Primary School
Grade transferred from: Sixth Primary Grade
Result in the grade transferred from: Passed
Last general exam passed and its date: Baccalaureate exam for primary studies 1954 - 1955
Student's guardian - Name: Yusuf Nassim
Student's guardian - Relationship: Her grandfather
Student's guardian - Profession:
Student's guardian - Address: 14/33 Al-Radaf Street (Baghdad)
⟦Yusuf Nassim⟧
Signature of the student's guardian

Page 620

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
IRAQ
Date: 7th ⟦March⟧ <del>February</del> 1961.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Miss <del>Mr/Miss</del> ⟦Joyce Ibrahim Masry⟧
has just finished/or is at present attending the Graduating
class (Fifth Form) <del>or</del> of Shamash Secondary
School which, in standard, is equivalent roughly to grade 12
<del>or</del> of the American High School.
The following is a summary of <del>his/</del>her Secondary School
Record with some relevant details:
Name: ⟦Joyce Ibrahim Masry⟧
Birth Date: ⟦10/11/1944⟧
Home Address: ⟦4A/1/11 Karrada St. Baghdad, Iraq⟧
Schools Attended: <del>1. Alliance Primary School</del>
(October 19  - June/Sept. 19  )
2. Frank Iny Primary School,
(October 19  - June/Sept. 19  )
<del>3. Alliance Intermediate School,</del>
(October 19  - June/Sept. 19  )
4. Frank Iny Intermediate School,
(October 19  - June/Sept. 19  )
5. Shamash Secondary School,
(October 1960 - June/Sept. 19  )
(still attending at present)
Address of <del>both Schools/</del>all three Schools: Frank Iny School
& Shamash Secondary School, New Alwiyah,
Baghdad, Iraq.
Marking system in <del>both/</del>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 <del>both/or</del> these Schools are: 45 minutes,
40 times a week,
36 weeks a year.
Secretary of the Education Committee
<del>Name of Principal: Mr. Abdullah S. Obadiah.</del>
-cont'd p.2-

Page 621

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Date: 7 / 3 / 1961
Page: 2
<del>Mr</del> Miss J. I. Masry 's Class Record
Marks for Courses in Progress are bracketted.
<del>Marks for subjects marked (X) are not available to this School.</del>
Subjects | School Forms Prep. | Frank Iny Intermediate School 1st | Frank Iny Intermediate School 2nd | Frank Iny Intermediate School 3rd | Shamash Secondary School 4th | Shamash Secondary School 5th | P.G. Work | Average Number of periods per week in the different years.
Equivalent to American Grades | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |  |
Years Attended | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |  |
No. of years done in each Form |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Remarks |  |  |  | Bacca-laureate Exam. |  | 1st Semester Bacca-laureate Exam. |  |
Arabic Language |  | 75 | 63 | 91 | 63 | ( 84 ) |  | 6 periods
English Language |  | 74 | 71 | 93 | 71 | ( 77 ) |  | 6 "
French Language |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8 "
Bible |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Arithmetic |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 "
Arithmetic with Algebra |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 "
Elementary Algebra |  |  | 61 |  |  |  |  | 3 "
Plane Geometry |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 "
General Math. (Arith. Algebra, Plane Geometry). |  |  |  | 100 |  |  |  | 7 "
Arithmetic with Trig. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 "
Algebra with Trig. |  |  |  |  |  | ( ) |  | 6 "
Solid Geometry |  |  |  |  |  | ( ) |  | 3 "
Natural Science |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 "
Biology |  |  | 67 |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Hygiene |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Zoology & Botany |  |  |  |  |  | ( ) |  | 9 "
Physics with Chemistry |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 "
Physics |  |  |  |  |  | ( ) |  | 5 "
Chemistry |  |  |  |  |  | ( ) |  | 4 "
Civics |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 "
Status of Iraq |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Ancient History |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Islamic History |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Modern European History |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 "
Geography |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Social Sciences (Civics, History & Geography). |  |  |  | 66 |  |  |  | 5 "
Arabic-English Translation with Islamic History. |  |  |  |  | 45 |  |  | 3 "
Economics |  |  |  |  |  | ( ) |  | 2 "
Average mark in all subjects |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
No. of students in class |  |  |  |  |  | 25 |  |
Rank of student in class |  |  |  |  |  | ( 15 ) |  |
Drawing mark |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 "
Work in English Composition: Above Average / <del>Average</del> / <del>below Average</del>
(cont'd p.3)
⟦illegible⟧ Details on a separate sheet 20

Page 622

FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Date: 7 / 3 / 1961.
- Page 3 -
Other Examinations passed by the above candidate:
1. Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Primary Education,
in June/and September 1956 passing with distinction and
ranking 1st, 4th. etc. 3rd among 20, 28, etc. 15 candidates from
<del>of</del> Frank Iny Primary School or Menahem Daniel Primary School
in Baghdad. 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 the
French Embassy, Baghdad in May 1956, ranking 1st, 3rd.,
etc. among <del>20, 28,</del> 44 candidates from Frank Iny School,
and 4th, 6th, etc. among candidates from all
School in Baghdad.
3. Cambridge University Lower Certificate Examination in English
for overseas students, in June/December 1958, ranking 2nd.
among 25 candidates from Frank Iny School.
⟦Concession for the⟧
Lebanon
4. Brevet Elementaire Examination in French, Literary or Section
Scientific Section, conducted by the French Embassy, Baghdad, by special
in May 1959, ranking 13 among 17 candidates from Frank Iny
School and among candidates from all Schools in Baghdad.
5. Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Education,
in June/and September 1959, ranking 13 among candidates from
<del>of</del> Frank Iny School, and among candidates from all
Schools in Baghdad/or Iraq.
Iraq State Entrance Examination to the Fourth Secondary Form,
Scientific Section, in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, in
June/and September 19 ranking among candidates from
Frank Iny School and among candidates from all Schools
in Baghdad/or Iraq. His or her marks in this examination
were as follows:
⟦line⟧ in Mathematics.
⟦line⟧ in Physics & Chemistry.
Mark obtained | Subject | Level | Date
3 | Classical Arabic (Arabic was originally sat at (A) level) | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19 60
— (Oral ⟦...⟧) | French (French was originally sat at (A) level) | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19
3 | English Language | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19 60
— | English Literature | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19
3 | Pure Mathematics | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19 60
— | Applied Mathematics | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19
6 | Physics | Advanced/ Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19 60
— | Chemistry | Advanced/Ordinary | June/Nov./Jan 19

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FRANK INY SCHOOL
&
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Date:: 7 / 3 / 1961.
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The Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary Education,
Scientific Section, in June/and September 19 ranking among
candidates of Shamash Secondary School and among
candidates from all Schools in Baghdad/Iraq.
In addition to the above, Mr/Miss ⟦J. S. Mashy⟧ sat/
or will be sitting in January 19 or in June 19 for the
London University G.C.E. Examinations in Physics, etc.
⟦Applied Mathematics⟧ at the ordinary level and in English literature
at the Advanced level. The results of these
examinations are expected to be announced by the British
Council in Baghdad, <del>sometime in the first half of next October</del>
<del>/April. The above candidate has high hopes of passing in all</del>
<del>of them</del> sometime towards the end of April.
Prior to his/her joining Frank Iny Intermediate/Primary
School in October 19 51 , Mr/Miss ⟦J. S. Mashy⟧ did
six/seven years of Primary Schooling at <del>the old established</del> Meir
Twaig Alliance School in Baghdad which was united with Frank Iny
Primary School in October 1951, or Frank Iny Primary School,
or Menahem Daniel Primary School.
While in Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School,
both of which are under the same administration, the above candidate
distinguished himself/herself as a brilliant student <del>of very</del>
<del>good character, or</del> was always diligent and of good character.
On <del>more than</del> one occasion during the different stages of his/
her studies in these two schools, he/she <del>was chosen by his/her</del>
<del>classmates as the exemplary student of his/her class. He/She</del>
<del>also won many or other School prizes in different years.</del>
She won a prize for excellence in her academic work.
At present <del>Mr/Miss</del> Miss J. S. Mashy is attending the
Fifth <del>form</del> form of Shamash Secondary School <del>Sixth form of</del>
<del>Frank Iny Intermediate School,</del> and is doing <del>extremely well/or</del>
and is making good progress. In June 1961 <del>he/</del>she will be
sitting the Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination for Secondary
Education, Scientific Section. To judge by <del>his/</del>her Secondary
School record, <del>he/</del>she should be able to pass this examination
<del>with distinction/</del> satisfactorily <del>or</del> in due course. <del>or he/she</del>
<del>stands a good chance of passing this examination. He/</del>She will
then be eligible for entry into any higher institute of
University standard in Iraq. <del>or and in case of passing, he/she</del>
<del>will then be eligible for entry into any higher institute of</del>
<del>University standard in Iraq.</del>
<del>Mr/</del>Miss Joyce Ibrahim Mashy is physically and mentally
quite fit. I recommend <del>him/</del>her for admission to any University
abroad as <del>an excellent candidate/ or without reserve/ or as a</del>
a fairly good candidate.
Mr/Miss ⟦J. S. Mashy⟧ is supplied with this
certificate <del>his his/her own request.</del>
Should Mr/Miss ⟦J. S. Mashy⟧ be admitted to an institute
of University Standard, he/she might be able to pull along
successfully.
ABDULLAH S. OBADIAH,
for Principal.
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SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
New Alwiyah - Baghdad
Tel. No. 91693
Shamash Secondary School
Baghdad
New Alwiyah
Telephone 91693
Student File
Joyce Ibrahim
Masry
No.:
Date: 6th, September, 1961.
Number:
Date:
FRANK INY SCHOOL
SHAMASH SECONDARY SCHOOL
⟦illegible⟧
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that Miss JOYCE IBRAHIM MASRY 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 her Secondary School record
with some revalant details:-
Name:: Joyce Ibrahim Masry
Date of Birth:: 10/1/1944
Home Address:: 4a5/12/1 Rawaf Street, Baghdad, Iraq.
Schools Attended:: 1- Frank Iny Primary School, (October 1951- June 1956)
2- Frank Iny Intermediate School, (October 1956- June 1959)
3- Shamash Secondary School, (October 1959- June 1961)
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.
Secretary to the Education Committee: Mr. Abdullah S. Obadiah
⟦A. Obadiah⟧
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