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A pause for power

When playing a video game, a pause button is always a great source to freeze the action if it gets too intense. This gives you a chance to catch your breath, strategize, or even take a quick break. In life, a pause is just as important.

As we head into our school break, let's use this time to hit the "pause button," not to completely disconnect from schoolwork, but to give us a chance to reconnect with something equally important: rest.

HIGHLIGHTS

Chosen by grace, embraced as God’s own.

We have concluded our Forever Learning About God (FLAG) week and it’s been a sweet time exploring the beauty of being chosen by grace and embraced as God's own.

The week featured a variety of creative activities, discussions, and teachings, all designed to foster honest conversations, open-hearted reflections, and a deeper connection to our faith.

We are incredibly grateful to the many parents and volunteers who generously gave their time and energy to make this week a success. As we enter the break, we hope that the spiritual truths we have reflected on will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of our students, providing a lasting assurance of their relationship with God.

Secondary FLAG week’s speaker, Ben Kumar, gave three great messages on the gospel, being a part of God's family, and our gifts and identity in God. His messages reminded our students of the truth of the Gospel and its power to save us, as well as who we are in Christ and what we can do to glorify God as Christian’s. Thank you to Ben for serving us so well in this way, this FLAG week.

ACADEMICS

Parent-Teacher Meetings

Parent Teacher Meetings for all Primary and also Secondary Grades 6-9 and 11 are to be held on:

DATE: Thursday 10 October 2024 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm.

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

This is to allow staff to be available for meetings; there will be no classes in the afternoon.

During the Parent-Teacher Meetings, teachers will be sharing about what students have learned in the class, describing the progress in learning, and identifying the next learning steps. Parent Teacher Meetings are an excellent opportunity to discuss how best to support your child/young person in learning, in partnership with us here at HOPE.

Booking Meetings

Bookings for both Primary and Secondary students will be facilitated through the Parent Teacher Online (PTO) system. This allows you to book in with multiple teachers (if necessary), at times that suit you within our staff availability window.

BOOKINGS OPEN ON: Monday, 7 October 2024 at 8:00 am

BOOKINGS CLOSE ON: Thursday, 9 October, 2024 at 12:00 pm

You will receive an email with login information prior to bookings opening.

For Grade 11

We will also be hosting a short meeting following Parent-Teacher Meetings on October 10th for the Grade 11 parents, with our Principal, IB Coordinator, and Guidance Counselor. We will describe what students and parents should expect from the IB program and the general timeline for college prep and career pathways.

For Grades 10 and 12

Please note that we are holding Parent Teacher Meetings for Grades 10 and 12 on a separate evening (Thursday, October 24th), as these students are in exam years and we would like to provide some extra support to them and their parents.

Student Dress Code

Please be aware of the recent updates to our school's dress code policy regarding shorts.

Sports shorts: If they are shorter than mid-thigh, they should be worn with leggings underneath. Please note that short, tight legging-type shorts worn on their own are not acceptable.
Longer shorts: Shorts that are mid-thigh or longer can be worn without leggings.
Torn, ripped, or frayed shorts: These are not allowed, as they fall under the same category as ripped jeans.
Jean shorts: These should also be mid-thigh or longer.

To reinforce these guidelines, please note that students who come to school in attire that does not meet the dress code will be required to wear a pair of PE shorts for the day. Alternatively, students can contact parents to bring replacement clothes. You can find our full dress code in the student diary or on the Student Welcome page on SEQTA. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Furlough Policy Reminder

As we approach the end of Semester 1, we’d like to remind parents about HOPE’s Home Leave/Furlough Policy. If your family is planning to take extended leave, please be mindful of the following:

Notice Period: For leave during Semester 1, please submit your request by March 15, and for leave during Semester 2, by October 15. Submitting your request on time helps us plan effectively and ensures your child's place at HOPE upon return.
Holding Seats: To retain your child’s seat during furlough, a holding fee of $250 per semester is required. Seats cannot be held for more than two consecutive semesters.
Forms: A Request for Home Leave/Furlough Form must be completed and submitted for approval.
Fees and Deposits: All outstanding fees must be settled before departure. Failure to provide notice could result in financial penalties or loss of enrolment.

The full policy and furlough form can be found on our website: https://www.hope.edu.kh/policies/

Weekly Verses

Week 9 - School break

Week 10 - John 15:7-8

Week 11 - Philippians 4:6–7

CAMPUS

See Drop-Off and Pick-up Guidelines

Good practices for parking

Drop-off and pick-up are sensitive times in school. We want to request all parents to follow these good parking practices.

Long-Term Parking: When using long-term parking, please park as close to the edge of the sidewalk as possible.
Avoid Blocking Others: To allow other cars to park and exit, please avoid parking halfway in a space.
Double Parking: If necessary, double parking is allowed, but please notify our security guard and ensure your vehicle is visible. This will make it easier for us to locate you if you are blocking an exit.
Follow our Guidelines: Refer to our Parking Guidelines outlined in our four-language information sheet. To review these guidelines, please find it here.

Updated Bathroom signs

To ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our community, we have upgraded our bathroom signs to ensure clear differentiation.

Please note the following:

Child Bathrooms: Designated for students or school-aged children.

Adult Bathrooms: Designated for staff, parents, and other adults on campus.

The proper usage is applicable all the times a person is on campus including weekends and after school hours. We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines.

Secondary Parent Telegram Chats

The HOPE Parent Council is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community. Secondary Parents are now invited to join our HOPE telegram groups to chat, connect, and build relationships with other parents. If you are a Secondary parent click on the following links and join the conversation.

Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9

Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12

Note that these are parent-led chats and not official school communication channels. For official announcements and updates, please refer to the email you registered as a parent, the SEQTA Engage portal, Telegram Channels, and our Community Boards around the campus.

Bring your medication to the Nurses

All students, especially those in primary school, are required to bring any necessary medications to the nurse's office for proper tracking and administration. To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, please submit any dosage information to the nurse's office, and we will assist with administering the medication. Students should not be self-administering medications on campus.

Campus over the break

Over the break, the campus is still open for our community. However, we want to ensure proper usage of it. Be guided by the following guidelines:

Campus Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
All non-HOPE visitors should be supervised by at least one HOPE parent or guardian

All Primary and Middle School students MUST BE supervised by at least one HOPE parent or guardian

HOPE Parents must present a HOPE ID
All parties must sign in at the guard office to use the campus
All equipment of the facility must be returned to its proper place
- Any damages to equipment or facilities will be charged to the responsible party
A HOPE activity or rental of the grounds/facility supersedes all other use.
HOPE accepts no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage to any persons or property arising within these grounds.
Organized groups should book facilities

The following activities are PROHIBITED on this campus:

Alcohol, smoking/use of tobacco products, vaping, or illegal drugs.
Weapons
Pets or animals

Updated C9 Menu

The C9 Menu has been updated for the month of October. Take a look here or find it always in our Parent Section.

See C9 Menu

Next on the Calendar

September 30 - October 4

Pchum Ben Holiday - School Break

Thursday, October 10

Parent-Teacher Meetings (except Grades 10 and 12)

Friday, October 11

Teacher Appreciation Day @ Park Plaza

Thursday, October 24

Parent-Teacher Meetings for Grades 10 and 12

See full Calendar

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Appreciate our teachers with our Parent Council! 🎉 🧑‍🏫

Join Parent Council in honoring our amazing teachers! We're celebrating International Teacher's Day on October 11th at Park Plaza. The Parent Council invites all parents and students to show your appreciation for the incredible work of our HOPE educators. See this document and sign up to join the celebration.

Teacher Appreciation Oct 11 2024

STAFF ECHO

We are looking for a Teacher Assistant!

We are praying and looking for a Teacher Assistant! If you know someone, please let them apply here.

Job Openings

Take the time to pray for…

Science
- Flora Njock
- TJ Lee
- Jeffrey Donguines
- Lourdes Donguines
- David Sundaram
- Benrick Opiyo
- Seyha Song
Grade 3
- Sarah Kennedy
- Pisey Ol

That's all!

Have a great Pchum Ben Break!

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