In my previous Noticeboard introduction, I talked about our recently developed School Outcomes (which you can view on the school website). These are statements that have been developed by the School Board as a guideline for both staff, students and parents to the qualities that we hope to develop in our students over the time that they are in our Hope community.

For this piece I will be briefly reflecting on two of those statements

HOPE students will be Global-minded by, and reflecting on International-mindedness and Intercultural Understanding and Respect

Here at Hope we live in a community with many people from different countries and cultures and in one sense we are very global-minded because of these interactions. We have many opportunities to develop an understanding of others and broaden our minds. What I think is great here though is that although we come from different places and cultures, the majority of our students and teachers here are followers of Christ so, despite all our differences, we have a common identity in Him. It is refreshing to realize the Gospel is not limited to a particular group of people or a particular place but has the power to impact everybody.

HOPE students will be Servant-Leaders by Active Involvement and being Caring and Compassionate

From my experiences here at Hope, this is one area that our students excel in. Many are actively involved in the life of the school such as Sports Day and cross country, assemblies and the worship team; as well as extracurricular activities such as the upcoming play, sports clubs, the prom and athletic committees, student council, teaching at Grace School and fundraising. They also get involved in many different and varied within their church community, and within Cambodian society itself.  Students here increasingly caring and compassionate towards each other and to others that they come across. They are good at celebrating milestones with and supporting each other during difficult times. This is what makes Hope such a pleasant school to work at.

I’ll continue with more outcomes in my next Noticeboard. Until then, God bless you

Michael Emery