Friday, 25 September 2026 | N-052627

Showers of Blessing, Colors of the Kingdom

What a joy it was to see the sky pour down showers of blessings while our campus overflowed with the brilliant colors of the nations! The incredible energy from International Day followed by a relaxing long weekend will hopefully energized the entire school community to dive back into a few more weeks learning. See below for the latest updates for our school.

HIGHLIGHTS

International Day!

Wednesday's International Day was an epic success! At HOPE, we celebrate diversity on campus as a reflection of God’s beauty and a picture of the Kingdom, where every nation and language worships the Lord together.

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The campus was filled with energy, packed with rich cultural expressions, delicious foods, interactive activities, and games. We are deeply grateful for the enthusiasm and dedication of our parents who brought an incredible array of snacks, our station leaders for their creativity, and our entire community for making the parade so colorful—even through a beautiful shower of blessings!

Take a look at the photo gallery to relive the memories! If you have photos of your own to contribute, feel free to upload them to the shared folder. Out of respect for our families, we kindly ask that you keep these photos within our trusted community. Please prioritize privacy and consent by avoiding posting images publicly or tagging others online without explicit permission.

We value your feedback. We would love to hear how your family experienced International Day! Please take a moment to answer a few quick questions in our survey so we can evaluate our program for the next academic year.

Parent Feedback

Staff Inservice

While students enjoyed a day off on Friday, our staff participated in a full-day inservice. By transitioning from a half-day model to a full professional development day, our team gained dedicated time to collaborate, sharpen skills, and retool for the remainder of the school year. Thank you to our HOPE community for your ongoing support!

ACADEMICS

Parent-Teacher Meetings

We are looking forward to welcoming you this Thursday, October 1st for our Parent Teacher Meetings. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, hear about their progress, and work together to support their learning and wellbeing.

Parent-teacher meeting bookings open today, Friday. Instructions are emailed for booking via the 'Booked' app (formerly PTO). Meetings are 8 minutes each, and availability is limited. Some teachers have requested specific student meetings, as detailed in a separate email. If you did not receive an email, meeting requests can be made through the app from tomorrow morning until Wednesday at 8:00 am.

It is a half day of school, so please note that dismissal is at 12:00 pm, lunch is to takeout and the meetings run from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm.

If you have any questions or need support with booking, please contact the academic office at academic@hope.edu.kh.

FLAG Week Preparations

Please keep our school community in prayer as we prepare for FLAG Week (Forever Learning About God)! This spiritual emphasis week is a key component of our school year—a time dedicated to strengthening our faith, engaging with Scripture, and seeking growth across all participants.

Middle School: Real Promises, Real Stories

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am daily

Middle School students will spend dedicated time reflecting on real stories of God’s faithfulness. We are blessed to welcome speakers from within our close school community each morning:

Monday: Mrs. Samantha Wagers
Tuesday: Mrs. Maija Thomas
Wednesday: Mr. Ly Kol
Thursday: Mr. David Bass

Primary School: The Promise Keeper

Time: 12:50-2:30pm daily

Key Scripture: "He who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23

Our Primary students will explore how God keeps His promises through interactive storytelling and engaging, hands-on activities designed to bring God's Word to life.

How can you pray?

Pray for open hearts and minds as students listen to testimonies and lessons.
Pray for our speakers, teachers, and staff as they lead and share.
Pray for a fruitful, transformative season in our school's spiritual life.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer for a wonderful week!

Camp Week Preparations

While Middle School and Primary are participating in FLAG Week, Grades 9 through 11 will be away at their Camp Week.

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop friendships and share new experiences together. Detailed information has been sent to your parent emails and a permission form is needed from all Grade 9, 10 and 11 parents.

For Grades 9 & 10, get ready for a trip to Kirirom Hillside Resort. This camp program is themed on building leadership and community. In this camp, we will have a guest speaker, Zak Koftinoff. He is originally from Canada and has lived in Cambodia for eight years. He works full-time for an NGO dedicated to protecting children from exploitation and abuse, and also serves in lay leadership at CCOP BKK. He and his wife, Andrea, have been married for four years and have a five-year-old adopted son.

Grade 11 students will head to Siem Reap for a camp focused on Servant Leadership. This is a great opportunity to explore biblical principles of leadership, support a local mission organization, and set goals for the future.

Blood Drive this Monday!

Our donor drive is officially confirmed! While we have reached our minimum participant goal, extra slots are still available. Help us maximize our community impact by registering or sharing the sign-up link with eligible friends, family, and neighbors. Thank you for your willingness to donate blood.

👉 Please remember to bring a valid ID! Identity Card for Cambodians and Passport for Foreigners.

Extracurricular Clubs coming up soon!

We are thrilled to offer a vibrant range of extracurricular clubs for both Primary and Secondary students this term. These activities provide a fantastic opportunity for students to discover new passions, build useful skills, and connect with peers outside the classroom.

Please keep an eye on your inbox next Tuesday, when we will send out the official sign-up form for Semester 1. All club activities will officially begin right after the Pchum Ben Holiday. Spaces for popular clubs fill up quickly, so be sure to submit your child’s registration as soon as the email arrives!

CAMPUS

Nurses’ Corner: Mosquito Safety & Prevention

As the rainy season continues in Phnom Penh, mosquito activity is at its peak. The Aedes mosquitoes, responsible for spreading Dengue, are most active during daylight hours - especially early morning and late afternoon when children are traveling to school or playing outdoors. To keep our community healthy and safe from mosquito-borne illnesses like Dengue, here are three quick habits to practice at home and school:

Apply Repellent: Apply insect repellent (containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus) before school, especially on exposed arms and legs.
Dress for Protection: Light-colored, long-sleeved tops and lightweight trousers provide a great physical barrier during outdoor play.
Tip Out Water: Check plant saucers, buckets, and outdoor toys. Pouring out standing water prevents mosquito breeding around your home.

If you or your child develops a sudden high fever, headache, or joint pain, please stay home to rest and consult a healthcare professional.

Fun Fact: HOPE monitors and fogs the campus on peak weekends to protect our community from mosquito-borne illnesses.

COMMUNITY

Volleyball Match

The Athletic Council is organizing an epic Staff vs. Students Volleyball Match! If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Lorinda Wishart.

Next on the Calendar

Saturday, 26 September

Middle School Basketball Grading Tournament
NISC Cup - Primary Football A & B

Tuesday, 29 September

Extracurricular Clubs Sign-up

Thursday, 1 October

Parent-Teacher Meetings | Early Dismissal 12:00 pm

5-9 October

Forever Learning About God (FLAG) Week
Grades 9-11 Camp Week

12-16 October

Pchum Ben Holiday | No School

Monday, 19 October

Extracurricular clubs begin

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recruitment

We have updated our position poster for the next academic year! Please keep these opportunities in your prayers and help us spread the word worldwide by sharing this post with your friends and community.

Take some time to pray for:

Take the time to pray for…

HR
- Laurence Ling
- Puttheavy Ket
Math
- Juliet Ramos
- John Kennedy
- Jeremy Horrocks
- Neil Fischbacher
- TJ Lee
Grade 3
- Sarah Kennedy
- Pisey Ol

That's it!

Have a good long weekend!

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