HOPE CONNECT
a new and convenient way to connect the HOPE community
September 20, 2019
Important Dates
SEPTEMBER
9th ~ Extracurricular clubs start
16-20th ~ FLAG Week
21st ~ Final Deadline for November IGCSE (retakes)
23-27th ~ School Closed
30th ~ Primary Parents' afternoon tea with Damien (new Primary Principal) and his wife Leisa
OCTOBER
3rd ~ Parent Teacher Interviews
4th ~ International Teacher Day @HOPE
11th ~ IGCSE Certificate Ceremony
15th ~ IGCSE Exams Begin
17th ~ School Photos
23rd ~ No School - Paris Peace Agreement Day
29th ~ No School - King’s Coronation Day
NOVEMBER
1st ~ IB November Exams Begin
8th ~ Cross Country
11-12th ~ School Closed - Water Festival
14th ~ IGCSE Exams End
14th ~ TUESDAY Timetable
22nd ~ IB November Exams End
A message from our Board Chair
As FLAG Week draws to a close, I reflect on the theme: 'Give Careful Thought'. Each day we act and react to situations, conversations, and emotions within and without. Our reactions and responses to others impact either directly or indirectly which can have short term and/or lasting consequences.
Being Jesus followers we are so blessed to have a shield and defense in Christ who knows us better than we know ourselves and who is there 24/7 to provide advise, correction and wisdom for all situations. Let’s not forget the learnings from this year’s FLAG week and become stronger individuals and communities because we 'give careful thought' to what we do and say. I have personally seen this in action within the HOPE community over recent weeks. Let's guard our hearts and our mouths seeking to develop a 'culture of honour' first and foremost toward the one who is our greatest Hope and then towards each other.
Yesterday was the first meeting of the school board for this academic year. We are so blessed to have a board who seek to live out this value of 'giving careful thought' in its deliberations around strategic matters. This year we are delighted to welcome three new board members: Wayne McMaster (SIL), Richard Smith (Interserve and Siem Reap) and Judy Collins (to become the OMF rep when Helen leaves at the end of year). Helen will remain chair until December. Bio's for all board members are being written and will be posted next month. Chris Ellinger (Interserve) has stepped down as a board member but has very kindly agreed to continue to serve on the Policy review committee-we are so grateful to Chris .
The board members would value your continued prayers over the coming months as we seek to provide God honouring governance for the HOPE community.
Blessings,
Helen Blaxland
Notices
There will be school on Monday 30th September
Government Pchum Ben holiday is 27-30 Sept but based on the agreement with staff, parents and families we have moved this holiday back to the week before so Monday 30th September will be a school day.
Primary Parents' afternoon tea with Damien
When: September 30, 2019 at 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Park Plaza at HOPE
We would like to invite all primary parents to afternoon tea at HOPE to introduce Mr. Damien Gainsford (new Primary Principal) who will be starting in January 2020. Damien and his wife Leisa will be visiting HOPE from Sept 30-Oct 2.
Workplace Hosts and Service Opportunities needed for Year 11 IB Students
As a part of their final two years of study, students include a program known as CAS (creativity, activity and service). The goal is to engage in learning opportunities not easily embedded into a regular academic program.
Ideally part of the experience takes our students outside HOPE to serve others and see more of the 'real world' of work and service. One of the learning outcomes of the program is for students to 'demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance and show involvement in projects addressing these issues in a local, national or international context' and 'demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.'
If you, your church, your workplace or your organisation has any short term projects or job shadowing or service opportunities, please contact me cheryl.flight@hope.edu.kh
As CAS coordinator I am keen to see our students engage in real and authentic opportunities, where they can learn whilst serving others.
Library Hours
Dear parents and staff,
We would like to inform you that the library hours have been extended to stay open until 4pm. So current hours are now 7:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
Thank you,
Megan Holmes
Assistant Librarian
Photo Day
Oct 17, 2019
Form will be send out to parents on September 30, 2019.
Basketball and Volleyball
Please follow this link to view the games for this season or go to HOPE Parent calendar.
YAPP 4vs4 Basketball Wednesday 2nd of October
This is a friendly event where mixed teams play 4 vs 4 Basketball with simplified rules on a smaller court against other International Schools. Students from Years 4-5 will form mixed teams. We are able to take as many teams as we like, so please return the permission form to register and your child will be placed in a team. The form needs to be returned to Mr Kime by Wednesday the 18th of September.
Forms have been handed out to interested students, or can be downloaded here.
The Young Engineer Summer Internship
University College London
21st August - 30th August 2020
For more information, please click here.
FLAG Week 2019
