HOPE CONNECT

May 17, 2024 | N 20-23-24

Sunset showers of HOPE

The school year is winding down, much like the sunset painting the sky with colors before the first summer shower. It's a bittersweet time, but just as refreshing showers bring new life, let's remember the fun and learning that blossomed in the past. These memories bring a sense of HOPE for the future!


This HOPE Connect, like that first summer rain, brings you a refreshing update. We'll celebrate the Primary swimmers who made a big splash during Swimming Week, and catch up on the rest of the school's activities, exams, and important announcements as we approach the end of the year.

HIGHLIGHTS

Swimming Week

This year saw the first time we have included swimming lessons in the curriculum since before Covid. It was fantastic to have a very large group of parents and staff who could teach and assist this program to make it possible. As swimming teachers, the most encouraging part of the week was seeing HOPE students growing in confidence and water safety understanding. Our desire is that these lessons will continue into the future and build on the skills learnt from previous years. Thank you especially to our parent swim teachers, Emily Ecklund, Michelle Webb, Brad Kuske, Liz Logan and Rose (Mi Jang) along with student volunteers Zeb Baillie and Haeum Choi. To all of our Primary staff and TA’s along with HOPE staff who made this possible, thank you!  


To help us plan ahead for next year, please complete the optional feedback form here. Both staff and parents are encouraged to share their feedback. 


If you are interested in your child receiving private swimming lessons, there are a few options available in Sensok. Contact HOPE’s Athletic Director, Lorinda Wishart if you are interested in swimming lesson contacts. 

End of Extracurricular Clubs

This semester's exciting club offerings have come to a close! We'd like to share some fantastic photos capturing the fun and learning that happened in clubs like Insect observation, Boxing, Graphic design enthusiasts, Creative writing, Arts and crafts, Chess club, cooking with C9, Khmer Traditional dance, Little engineers, and some more. Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers who generously poured their time and passion into making these enriching experiences possible for our students. Though all clubs have wrapped up, stay tuned for announcements about next semester's lineup!

ACADEMICS 

Language Options at HOPE 

Our Secondary Leadership recently presented the results of the Language program survey and exciting new strategies for the program's upcoming restructure.

Here we share the slides from the presentation for your reference. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Taara Portela.

IB and IGCSE course selection

We encourage current Grades 8 and 10 to review the course selection information provided. Don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Taara Portela, Mrs. Gina Polley, or Mrs. Sarah Moon, if you need guidance or have any questions in the selection of your course

 Valedictorian and Salutatorian 

As our Grade 12 students come to the end of their academic journeys at HOPE, it is our tradition to award two special commendations at the end of the year, naming our Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Students eligible for these awards have attended HOPE for all four years of high school, and the awards are given to the two students with the highest GPA (Grade Point Average) over these four years. Both will be recognized during the Graduation ceremony and the Valedictorian has the opportunity to speak on behalf of their graduating class.    


We are incredibly proud of all of the Grade 12 students’ hard work and dedication throughout their educational journey at HOPE. They are currently gearing up for an exciting Camp Week in Thailand! We invite the entire HOPE community to join us in prayer for them as they completed their final IB exams and are entering their last weeks as HOPE students.

Weekly verses

Jesus promises to take care of us

KOUPREYS | SPORTS

YAPP Basketball, Primary Basketball Friendly

YAPP (Young Athletes of Phnom Penh) Basketball was held at NISC on the 8th of May and HOPE entered four teams from Grades 2-5. 

YAPP exists to allow opportunities for young developing athletes to have a go without the pressure of winning and losing. No scores are kept (although many HOPE students do keep track!) We use these events as an opportunity to teach students about sportsmanship and it is also an opportunity to connect with students from across Phnom Penh.

Many thanks to our team of coaches who supported this event: Thank to our parent coaches, Dewey Yoder and Alex Koh, our student coaches, Gianna Ecklund and Selah Ecklund, and our HOPE staff Mr. Jerico Colon, Mr. Solyda Seng and Mrs. Lorinda Wishart.  

This week our primary basketball teams had an opportunity to play CIA. For many students, this was the first time to play a full-court game with referees. We are looking forward to Saturday’s Primary Basketball Tournament where our teams will play at ISPP and AISPP.  

MS Volleyball Grading Tournament

The Middle School Volleyball Grading Tournament was a great opportunity for our teams to put into practice the skills and rotations they have been working on in training. Our A Boys had one win, and two losses and are seeded 3rd going into the finals, A Girls had two wins and a loss to seed 2nd, B Boys had some close games but three losses and B Girls had two wins and a loss in three sets against CIA Sensok. A great day out! The final Tournament will be held on the 25th of May and all the final game details can be found on the Koupreys Website. 

Sports Awards Celebration

Our Sports Awards for Middle and High School are coming up on Tuesday the 28th of May 3:30 to 4:30 pm. 

We will be giving out awards, sharing afternoon snack and taking a Koupreys Team photo. Students who do not have period 7 will be able to enjoy basketball, volleyball or football from 2:45 pm to 3:25 pm. Afternoon snack will be served at 3:30 pm in the C9 Cafe area and we will move to the hall at 3:45 pm for awards and a recap of the year. At 4:30, we will take a team photo on the gravel near the Mango Tree. ALL student-athletes will need to be in their yellow Koupreys uniform for the Sports Awards afternoon. 

CAMPUS

Exciting Summer at HOPE

Mark your calendars! HOPE is thrilled to announce summer learning programs open to the community and anyone interested in exploring what we offer.

This summer, we'll be hosting:

We are finalizing the details, so stay tuned for more details and registration information coming soon!

Library Book borrowing

The last day for borrowing books will be May 17, 2024, and no new books will be able to be borrowed until June 3. Please ensure that all books (including textbooks) are returned by May 24. Any books that are not returned will be charged a replacement fee and invoiced through the Finance Office. If that is the case, we will inform you by email before May 31.

Students will be able to borrow books for the summer from June 3-7 if their accounts have been cleared and any outstanding fees have been paid.

We look forward to starting the 2024-2025 school year with a clean slate for all students and an accurate record of our resources available to you.

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Incredible Volunteers!

The Parent Council of HOPE is overflowing with gratitude for our amazing volunteers this year! Your tireless dedication and selfless service have truly made a difference in the lives of our students.

Next on the Calendar

May 18


May 20-24


May 27 


May 28


May 29


May 30

May 31

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Order Your Yearbook before Monday

The yearbook committee is thrilled to announce that yearbook orders are now open! Don't miss out on capturing all the memories of this incredible year.

Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of the school year only to those who filled out the form before next Monday. Additionally, a digital version will be available online for your convenience.

Middle School fUNformal!

Get ready to unmask the fun at our Middle School fUNformal happening on May 31st!


This is your chance to celebrate with your classmates and teachers with exciting activities planned around the theme "Masked Mysteries".


Tickets are now available for purchase at the Front Office for only $12. Don't miss out on this exciting time!

HOPE Shop 

Promotions for May

These are the promotions for May! Don’t miss the chance to get the last shirts!

There are a few seats open for Grades 2 to 5 in our Primary! 

Preschool enrollment is open now! Preschool applications are now being accepted.

STAFF ECHO

A few more for the next year! Help us to spread the news and to pray for the following positions!

Check the website | Download the flyer

Take a time to pray for

Parent Resource Page

C9 Menu, calendars, SEQTA, and more! Our Parent page on the website is meant to be a one-stop-shop for most information you would need. You can access that HERE, or by going to our website and clicking on "Parents".

That's all!

Have a great weekend!