HOPE CONNECT

October 20, 2023 | N 7-23-24

From waves to school again!

After a relaxing week, many people cherish the memories of spending their holidays near the beach. One thing to observe about the waves is their power. 

In a span of a few seconds, we can see the force crashing against the shore with great energy. After each crash, there is a brief calm before a stronger wave hits.


Just like those waves, students are back after a much-needed break! Re-energized and ready to tackle new challenges and exciting moments ahead. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from sporting events, performances, and trips. Let's cheer and motivate our students to achieve their full potential!

HIGHLIGHTS

IGCSE Results and our IGCSE Scholars

Our Grade 11 students are well and truly settling into the work and world of IB; many of them have already likely forgotten the stressful exam season they endured at the end of last semester! The Cambridge IGCSE results are only released in August and we are pleased to share some of the results with you as well as recognize our IGCSE Scholars from the May/June 2023 session. 

To qualify for the award of IGCSE Scholar, the student must obtain at least 4 ‘A*’s and 2 ‘A’s, with a minimum of 6 subjects. We are proud to announce the IGCSE Scholars for this year:


We will have a special secondary assembly on November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. to present the entire class of 2025 with their official Cambridge certificates. Parents are welcome to attend; we will have some time following the assembly to celebrate our students’ success with some tea/coffee and fellowship.

Annie Jr., the Musical

‘THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW’ with HOPE School STUDENTS’ ANNIE JR. PRODUCTION


November 9, 10 and 11!

Leaping Lizards! Phnom Penh will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!’ when HOPE School performs Annie JR.


Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents.
 

Hope International School will present Annie JR. on November 9 and 10 at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday 11 the last show with a matinee at 1:00 p.m. The venue will be the theater of Asian Hope International School ‘The Hanger,’ located on 68 Street Lum, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at the Front Office of our School. 


There is no dress code, but the cast will remind you that you are “never fully dressed without a smile.” 

ACADEMICS | SECONDARY

Parents-Teacher Conference

Parent-Teacher Meetings will be held on:

DATE: Thursday, 26 October, 2023, from 1 - 4.30 pm. 


BOOKINGS OPEN ON: Friday, October 20

BOOKINGS CLOSED ON: Wednesday morning, October 25

Parent-teacher meetings are an excellent opportunity for discussing how to best support your child’s education in partnership with us here at HOPE. During the meetings, teachers will be sharing what students have learned in the class, describing their progress in learning, and identifying the next learning steps. 


Online bookings for both Primary and Secondary students will be facilitated through our PTO platform, allowing you to book with multiple teachers (if necessary) at times that suit you within our staff’s availability.


You will receive an email from our academic office with your unique login and password for the PTO platform.Please contact us (academic@hope.edu.kh) if you have any problems with booking appointments. 


All parent-teacher meetings will be held on campus; primary teachers will use their classrooms and secondary teachers will be organized according to departments within the ground floor classrooms, similar to our open house event. We look forward to seeing you at the Parent Teacher Meetings.

Early Dismissal

EARLY DISMISSAL: School will conclude at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. 

This is to allow staff to be available for interviews, and there will be no classes in the afternoon. 

The Model United Nations Read more

The Model United Nations (MUN) club at HOPE is a student organization that simulates the workings of the United Nations. The primary goal of a Model United Nations club is to provide students with an opportunity to develop their skills in diplomacy, public speaking, research, and critical thinking. 

This semester, under the supervision of Mr. Andy Staunton, over 20 students from Grades 9 to 12 are participating in various activities; including their first local conference at ISPP from October 20 - 22. Students follow a strict dress code, research and prepare resolutions and speeches and engage in public speaking and debate. Opportunities like this allow our students to develop confidence, communication and leadership skills, global awareness, and empathy as they put themselves in the situations of different countries. 

This weekend at ISPP, our students will represent the interests of Madagascar, Liechtenstein and the UAE. A unique opportunity for our students to be ambassadors for Christ as they interact with students from around Phnom Penh. Pray for them in these endeavors. 

The extended essay Read more

One of the requirements for our students completing the full IB Diploma Programme is the Extended Essay. This component is part of the IB Core, which means it sits outside their six subjects. It gives students an opportunity to dive deep into a topic of their choice. By formulating a research question, students develop research and high-level academic writing skills, producing a 4000 word essay that aims to answer their key question. Here are some of the research questions our Grade 12 students are working on: 

As you can see, these questions are interesting, varied and complex. The extended essay is excellent preparation for the level of academic writing that will be expected of our students in university. If you see the Grade 12s around campus, encourage them in their research! They devote a significant amount of effort and energy into this essay which will be completed before the Christmas break.

Upcoming dates

ACADEMICS | SECONDARY

KOUPREYS | SPORTS

Friendlies and Final Tournaments of Season 1 


It was an intense week of friendlies right after the break. On Monday, our High School Volleyball teams won three out of four games against East West. The boys' and girls' B teams continued their winning streak on Wednesday against CIA First, while the A teams both fought hard against the Australian International School of Phnom Penh (AISPP). 

In addition, the middle school basketball teams played friendly matches against East West on Tuesday for boys and Thursday for girls. Our B boys had a narrow loss and our A boys played a phenomenal game to come from 6 points behind with 4 minutes on the clock to win by 1 point. Our B Girls played on Thursday and had a convincing win. All are feeling ready to play in the Finals this weekend. 


As we move forward in the calendar, Season 1 is wrapping up soon. This Saturday's Final tournament will take place in three locations for Middle School Basketball teams.


A Boys Middle School Basketball @ ISPP

A Girls Middle School Basketball @ ISPP 

B Boys Middle School Basketball @ CIS Canadian International School

B Girls Middle School Basketball @ Northbridge International School


Check out further details on the sports website, and cheer on the Koupreys!

CAMPUS

New Fire Extinguishers

To ensure safety, HOPE is replacing more than 25 fire extinguishers on campus.

New songs playing!

Our school's student council selected new tunes to signal break and dismissal periods. If you miss the old tracks, here are the links to Raining Tacos, Alive, and Reckless Love

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Third Culture Kids Seminars

Tanya Crossman is the Director of Research and International Education at TCK Training, a leading provider of preventive care for TCKs (Third Culture Kids) worldwide. 

We're excited to have her come back to our campus and listen to what she says about two important moments in the life of cross-cultural families. Registration forms and pre-orders are NOW OPEN here! Please register before Friday, November 3.


The future of HOPE's campus

This Tuesday, the HOPE Board is hosting a community gathering to provide updates and discern the future of the campus through prayer. Let us know if you plan to attend by registering using the form provided.

40K for 40 Years

Board Chair, Emily Prichard, is going to run 40km for 40 years of life with a goal of raising $40K in scholarships for HOPE students! Join us for a birthday celebration turned community event on HOPE's campus Saturday, December 16. Sign up using this form HERE!


You can also give directly to her project, as well as see a bit more as to why she is doing this HERE.

Fellowship for Students

STAFF ECHO

These are the current openings! Do you know anyone who would be a great addition to HOPE? Please let them know that we are praying for more staff! hope.edu.kh/jobs

Parent Resource Page

C9 Menu, calendars, SEQTA, and more! Our Parent page on the website is meant to be a one-stop-shop for most information you would need. You can access that HERE, or by going to our website and clicking on "Parents".

That's all!

Have a great week!