Friday, August 1st, 2025 | N-102526

Back to School: Worship in Spirit and Truth

Welcome back everyone, to a new school year! As we embark on this exciting journey together, we are thrilled to root our efforts in the powerful theme for the year: 'In Spirit and Truth,' drawn from John 4. This verse calls us to an authentic and heartfelt approach in all we do, from our studies to our interactions, reminding us that true learning and growth flourish when we engage with both our minds and our spirits. We pray for a year filled with discovery, understanding, and a deepening of faith for everyone.

HIGHLIGHTS

Commissioning Service

We are excited to kick-off the year in corporate worship and prayer. Our Commissioning Service will be held this Wednesday, August 6, at 4:00 PM in the Secondary Court. Following the service, we will share a meal; kindly note that you may bring your packed dinner or pre-order from C9 in the form below. We look forward to gathering together as a community.

Pre-order dinner

ACADEMICS

New School Schedule and Passing Period

The timetable has been adjusted slightly to give teachers and students time to move around the campus. Adding a passing period while keeping our break and lunch times has necessitated a slightly earlier starting time: school will now start for Secondary students at 7:50am. Primary students will start at 7:55am, with the exception of Monday when our whole school assembly will begin at 7:50am.

Students arriving after 7:50 for Secondary and 7:55 for Primary, will be considered late and need to obtain a late pass from the Front Office before going to class. There is no longer a five-minute grace period for late slips.

Students will use the passing period to go to the bathroom, fill water bottles, and drop off/pick up books from their lockers, so they can come to class prepared to engage with learning.

School now finishes for Secondary at 2:35 (or 3:35 if a high school student has Period 7). Primary still ends at 2:30 and the Primary hallway will open at 2:25.

Middle School sports training will be from 2:45 - 4:15pm, and High School sports training from 3:45 - 5:15pm.

Passing Period (1).mov

Service Expo 2025

In preparation for the new school year, HOPE is thrilled to announce registrations for its annual Service Expo dedicated to student volunteer opportunities on the same day as our Open House on Wednesday, August 27, from 2:30-3:30 pm at the Park Plaza.

Service is integral to our Vision Into Action (VIA) initiative, fostering growth and empathy in our students from Grades 9 to 10. The CAS Project is a required and significant component of the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) core element in the IB Program for Grades 11 and 12. It is designed to provide students with a meaningful, hands-on experience that extends beyond their academic studies.

We invite parents, organizations, ministries, and businesses to showcase their service and internship opportunities to our students to discover potential ways to serve beyond HOPE.

Parents, organizations, ministries, and businesses are invited to register as exhibitors. We are seeking service opportunities that align with our core values: Christ Culture, Transformational Learning, Distinctly International, and Servant-Hearted Community.

Please share this invitation and form with potential exhibitors--the Academic Office will contact all exhibitors and provide you with further details and guidelines.

Bible Verses

Week 1 - John 4:23

Week 2 - Proverbs 2:4-5

Week 3 - Proverbs 3:5-6

CAMPUS

School Live Calendar

We would like to inform you that our school calendar this year has been updated, and it is live on our website!

The Campus Calendar and Sports Calendar are now merged into one convenient place. This means you will find all important dates and events in a single view.

You can now explore all Semester 1 dates directly on the live calendar for a complete overview of the entire school year, including holidays and semester start and end dates.

For those who prefer a quick glance at key academic dates, a general calendar PDF outlining terms, holidays, and semester beginnings/ends is also available for download on the website.

As an added reminder of upcoming activities, you can also find these dates conveniently available on HOPE Connect.

See live calendar

HOPE School Calendar 25-26.pdf

Campus renovations over the summer

We have made some campus improvements over the summer as part of your capital fees. Major painting work has been completed on the Secondary buildings, door repair, and office renovations. We are grateful to the maintenance team for maintaining our campus to such a high standard of excellence.

C9 Menu for August

Find here and on the website the C9 Menu for the month of August. www.hope.edu.kh/meals

Next on the Calendar

Wednesday, 6 August

New Families Orientation
- The Hall (11:00 am Primary | 1:00 pm Secondary)
Commissioning Service
- Secondary Court | 4:00 pm

Thursday, 7 August

First Day of School

Tuesday, 19 August

Primary Photo Day

Wednesday, 20 August

Secondary Photo Day

See full Calendar

STAFF ECHO

Welcome our New Staff!

They have officially joined HOPE! They are the answered prayers of a whole community and will be meeting our school community soon. Take a look to their profiles and make them feel welcome.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Do you know a family looking for a nurturing and vibrant school community? HOPE currently has a few open seats in the primary for new students! If you know a family who would be a great fit, please refer them to our Admissions Office for more information.

Preschool 1
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Refresh your gear at the HOPE Shop!

We are excited to announce some exciting new arrivals at the HOPE Shop just in time for the new school year! Show your school spirit with these amazing additions:

The Official Koupreys Hoodie: Stay cozy and rep your team with our brand-new hoodie! $20
The HOPE Bag: Carry your essentials in style with this versatile bag. $10
Kouprey Keychain: A perfect little accessory to show your Kouprey pride. $2

Coming soon