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Children Dreaming of Peace: A Message for the New Year

We extend our sincere gratitude to BCI Group Palestine for their generous donation of a new playground set for our Lower Campus. This safe and engaging space now serves approximately 500 students daily in Grades 1–5.

Congratulations to our students for winning second place in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Directorate of Education Girls' Handball Championship!

Fourth grade students participated in a Quiz Night activity as part of the school’s focus on student wellbeing. As community activities and events are currently limited for our children, the event created a fun and supportive atmosphere.

We are pleased to share the 55th issue of The Olive Press, the second edition of our school newsletter for the 2025–2026 academic year, available in both English and Arabic at this link. rfs.edu.ps/en/newsletter/…

Sir Michael Barber visited the school again as someone with a Quaker upbringing, sitting with students and listening to their dreams for their own futures and the future of their country.

We share with you the 54th issue of the Olive Press, which is the first issue of our school newsletter for the 2025-2026 academic year, available in English and Arabic at this link. facebook.com/share/p/181ceZ…

RFS has proudly graduated its 119th class, continuing its legacy of resilience and commitment to education in Palestine. Founded in 1869, RFS remains a beacon of hope, grounded in Quaker values of integrity, peace, and equality.

Miss Anna, a former music teacher at RFS in the 1990s, returned to visit UKG English classes. She engaged the children with songs, stories, and movement activities, teaching both familiar and new English songs.

Read #RFS' latest newsletter issue, rfs.edu.ps/en/newsletter/…

#RFS is proud of the completion of its first year offering Spanish language to all middle school students. Over 300 students concluded the year by presenting their research projects on Spanish-speaking countries, emphasizing international-mindedness and global engagement.

#RFS secured second place in the overall points of the Girls' Athletics Championship for schools in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Directorate. Our students achieved remarkable success: 🥇 Nital Zraiq – 1st place in the 100m 🥇 Haya Abu Al-Homs – 1st place in the 400m Congratulations!

Congratulations to our school’s football team for securing third place jointly with Al-Mustaqbal School in the High School Girls’ Football Championship – Ramallah and Al-Bireh Directorate 2025.

🎉 Congratulations to our students for winning first place in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Directorate of Education Girls' High School Basketball Championship! 🏀

During the past week, a pastoral care team from Friends United Meeting visited Ramallah Friends School, they met with staff, teachers, students, parents, and families—offering encouragement and sharing in the life of the school community.

Join us for #RFS 10th graders' annual #IBMYP Personal Project Exhibition, Saturday April 12th, 2025 in the Upper Campus. #MYPX2025 #personalproject

As part of our March series featuring inspirational women who are #RFS graduates, we’re proud to feature Professor Amaney Jamal, Class of 1989. Currently the Dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

Continuing our series showcasing inspirational women who graduated from RFS, we highlight Henriette Siksik, Class of 1935, an influential figure who made a significant impact on Palestinian media and literature.