HOPE CONNECT
February 26, 2021
Upcoming Events
March
8 - International Women's Day
10 - International Cleaners & Maintenance Day
11 - Parent Teacher Interviews, 1-5pm, 12pm Dismissal Day
April
2 - Good Friday
5-16 - Khmer New Year
(No School)
26 - IGCSE Exams Begin
30 - IB Exams Begin
May
14 - King's Birthday
(No School)
The character theme for March is..... Forgiveness
A Message from HOPE Director, Helen Blaxland
Today we farewelled Mr. Swis, who has served faithfully on the maintenance team for more than five years. Mr. Flight spoke of Mr. Swis as being a "good man". Several of us were involved in interviews for new staff this week and one question asked is what would be 3 words your friends would use to describe you? This always flushes out some interesting aspects of a person's character and personality. This week we also received the feedback from the Administration Review survey to stakeholders. Again some interesting comments and words were used to describe our support services. I have to say the majority of ratings and comments were positive, encouraging and also constructive.
So words and reputation are important. What words would be used to describe you? That is an interesting reflection.
I'm sure we all would want to hear "well done good and faithful servant" said over us as individuals, families, and as our HOPE community. Thank you all for your part in our journey towards being known as a place where Jesus is the centre of all that we do.
May HIS Peace fill your hearts during this latest period of lockdown.
Helen
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PRAISE & PRAYER
Parent Prayer time - Postponed due to covid restirctions
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PRAISE
Health amongst our staff and community
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PRAYER
Staffing needs for August (view needs HERE)
Elizabeth Shin and family during this time of bereavement
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Capital Campaign
HOPE International School is embarking on a Capital Campaign and will be partnering with Grace International Educational Foundation as a repository for donations. Please join us as we raise funds for the property purchase of the HOPE PP campus.
Important 2021 - 2022 Semester School Dates
August 9th, 2021 - First Day of 1st Semester
December 17th, 2021 - Last Day of 1st Semester
January 10th, 2022 - First Day of 2nd Semester
June 10th, 2022 - Last Day of 2nd Semester