Dear Elementary Families,
The end of May is fast approaching, and with it comes 4th and 5th grade camps! This is a special opportunity for our students to grow closer to each other and to God in an outdoor environment designed for fun and community.
This year, students will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities, from sports and games to campfires and crafts. But at the heart of it all is time to learn more about God through devotions, whole-group worship, and chapel times. We believe times like these at camp are foundational to our students’ faith journeys. Taking intentional time to pause from the busyness of school for camp helps our students grow in their understanding of who God is, reflect on His truth, and consider what it means to follow Him in their daily lives.
When students return from camp, our hope is that they have made stronger friendships, deepened their trust in God, and had memorable times of worship and play. We hope that this will overflow into their classrooms, homes, and church communities, and we look forward to continuing to walk alongside them throughout the rest of the year.
Please join us in prayer as our 84 4th graders and 88 5th graders head to camp - that God would keep them safe, deepen friendships, and draw each one closer to Him.
Blessings,
Erin Johnson
Elementary Assistant Principal
Whenever we make a change to the calendar it will appear on the Elementary School Google Calendar. Parents can view the Elementary Google Calendar from the school's website. On the My ICS page, simply scroll down to the calendars, find the Elementary School calendar, and click the Google Calendar icon on the bottom right of the calendar.
May 25 - May 29
(Elementary "A" Week)
May 18 (Mon) - Jun 8 (Mon) ES Spring Art Show
May 25 (Mon) Buddha’s Birthday
May 27 (Wed) - May 29 (Fri) G5 Camp
May 28 (Thu) G4 Day Camp
Jun 11 (Thu) G5 Step Up Ceremony (1:30pm - 3pm)
Jun 12 (Fri) Early Release (11:30am)
ES Library books are due for return Friday, May 29th! If any student has a lost library book, please inform Mrs. Silber (silbers@ics.edu.hk). Classes will have a friendly competition to earn a popcorn party! Any class to reach 0 books earns a popcorn party!
Summer checkout is coming the last week of school! During their library time the week of June 8-12, ES students will be allowed to check out up to 10 books for the summer holiday. This is optional. If any parents have questions or concerns about this, please contact Mrs. Silber (silbers@ics.edu.hk).
ES Battle of the Books
If you are a parent of a student involved in the ES Battle of the Books program, please join us for the Battle of the Books Showcase! The top two teams of Grade 4 and the top two teams of Grade 5 will battle each other for the title of BoB Champions 2026! Top teams are yet to be determined, but ANY BoB parents are welcome to attend.
Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: ICS Theatre (1/F)
Tickets can be booked through the ICS Event Tickets link on the ICS Portal. Please use your ICS parent email for booking.
☀️ Registration will be closed on May 31, 2026 ☀️
Join us for two weeks from July 13 to 24—with courses for children ages 4 to 14 (We welcome both ICS students and non-ICS students). Bring a friend and make unforgettable memories!
This year’s theme is Grow and Glow—helping children learn to connect their emotions to God’s truth, while enjoying fun programs like cooking, stories, drama, art, sports, Mandarin, creative writing, science, money skills, and outdoor APA (and more!).
Registration opens now and closes on May 31.
Visit our website to sign up and check out the discounts there!
Welcome to the last season of activities for 2025/26
Last year we launched our new parent resource page! We want parents to feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to support their child's growth and success. This page provides resources, and we hope to help parents navigate the challenges of parenting and support your child's overall well-being. Make sure to check out our new parent page HERE!
International Christian School
elementary@ics.edu.hk | 852-3920-0060 | Room 213, 2/F, 1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong