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Over the past year, we have been trialling separate morning and afternoon times for Primary and Secondary, with a five-minute difference in our start and pickup routines.

What we have noticed in practice is that as soon as the morning music plays, the vast majority of our primary students naturally head straight to their classrooms anyway. Because of that, most of our students are already in class and ready to go at 7:50 am.

To keep things simple and running smoothly for everyone, Primary will align its morning start time with Secondary starting this Monday. From next week on, all Primary students will start their day at 7:50 am. The hallway will still open at 7:40 am each day and students can drop their bags before class begins. 

Thanks so much for your support as we make this small tweak to our morning rhythm. 

Next week will be a grace period, but late slips will now be issued for primary students arriving after 7:50 starting on Monday, 7 September.

The ending timing for primary remains unchanged; parents may access the hallway starting at 2:25 for dismissal at 2:30.

Our “Mini-Meet-The-Teacher” sessions are an opportunity for parents to connect with primary classroom teachers and get a clear picture of the classroom environment for the upcoming school year. 

These short, focused sessions are designed to help families feel informed and aligned from the start. Teachers will introduce themselves and share their high-level vision for the academic year, while also providing important details regarding:

• Classroom expectations and daily routines

• Curriculum overview

• Homework policies and an introduction to Toddle

• Preferred communication channels

Please note that these sessions are intended for general classroom information and will not cover individual student performance. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are delighted that the National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC) will be visiting the HOPE International School campus to host this blood drive. This is part of a Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Project led by Grade 12 students, Leahvika Tan and Vivienne Kennedy, in coordination with our health staff, Mrs Tanya Burchell and Mrs Juhee Park.

This event requires at least 75 donors to take place, so we would truly appreciate your help in sharing this with your friends and family to help us reach our goal! This event is open to everyone—not just members of the HOPE community. Eligible friends and family are all welcome to join.

📍 Location: HOPE International School – The Hall (2nd Floor)

📅 Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 1:30-4:00pm

⏱️ Donation Duration: Approx. 20 minutes

🩸 Donor Eligibility Checklist

• Age: 18–60 years old

• Weight: At least 45 kg

• Tattoos: Must be completed at least 6 months prior

• Vaccinations: Must be completed at least 3 weeks before donating

• Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals are not eligible to donate

📌 Important Notes

• Once you complete your registration, you can reserve your preferred donation time slot.

• NBTC staff will perform a brief health assessment on-site to confirm your eligibility on the day of the event.

• Your personal information will only be used for notifications related to this event.

• 👉 Please remember to bring a valid ID!

• Ensure your contact details are accurate so we can reach you promptly if there are any updates or schedule changes.

Thank you for your willingness to donate blood, help patients in need, and save lives! We deeply appreciate your support and participation.