Dear ICS Community,
Revelation 2:4 reminds us, “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” These words are both a reminder and an invitation: to return to our first love for Christ. In the rhythm of school, work, and family life, it’s easy to rely on routines and forget the relationship that once stirred our hearts most deeply. This passage gently calls each of us, parents, students, and staff, to keep pursuing Jesus with the same fervor and desire we had when we first came to know Him.
At ICS, we see how God uses this community to renew that love in families. Each week, the Admissions team has the privilege of meeting families who desire to join our school. Every story is unique, some are new to faith, others have followed Christ for many years, but nearly all share a longing for their children to grow in an authentic Christian community.
We’re encouraged by stories from both parents and students who recall their first impressions of ICS, often during an Open House, as a pivotal moment. Many describe how the warmth and sincerity of our student and faculty ambassadors gave them a glimpse of God’s presence here. It is often those small, Spirit-led encounters that persuade families to join, a reminder that faith is not only taught but lived.
As we reflect on these stories, may we remember that our children learn faith best not through words alone but through the example of hearts continually drawn back to Christ. For parents, that may mean slowing down to pray together and leaning on Scripture for daily wisdom. For students, especially our older ones, it may mean making faith your own - walking with Jesus personally, not merely through what you inherit from teachers or parents. And for parents who may not yet have a personal relationship with Christ, perhaps you first heard of Him through a Christian school, a friend, or a university fellowship. Keep seeking and consider opportunities of getting to know Him through ICS. God promises that those who seek Him will find Him.
Let’s continue to center our lives on Christ, allowing His love to renew us daily and shine through to the next generation.
In Christ,
Phebe Fong
Head of Admissions
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered! Following an overwhelming response to our open recruitment, we are proud to introduce a dedicated Uniform Committee with strong representation from all grade levels. The committee, comprising students, parents, and school leaders, is now focused on delivering a refined uniform that emphasizes quality, comfort, and style.
Meet the Committee:
Students: Joelle Lee (8G3), Deborah Kong (10G6), Kristobel Hung (9G3), Jasmine Chan (8G4), Jovita Lam (11G4/ StuCo Rep)
Parents: Vicki Wong, Miriam Shih, Eddie Tse, Merryl Lau (PA Rep), Jennifer Cheung (PA Chair)
School Staff: Hilda Wong & Erin Johnson (Co-Chairs), Keith Welch (ES Principal), Will Schroeder (MS Principal), Kiel Nation (HS Principal)
Now, It’s Your Turn!
The committee has begun its work—now we need your input! Please share your views via the School Uniform Feedback Survey. Your comments are essential to this process.
📅 Deadline: Nov 2, 2025
Thank you for helping shape our school’s future look
We are in the early planning stages of an educational and cultural tour for students at the end of June 2026. To help us plan effectively, we are asking families to indicate their initial interest. Please complete the brief survey below by Nov 2, 2025.
Duration: ~10 days
Destination: Boston & New England, USA
Flight: Cathay Pacific direct flight to Boston
Estimated Cost: ~$40K per student
Accommodation: Potential stay in a university dorm.
Tentative University Visits may include:
Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Brown, RISD, Gordon, Boston University, and more.
Cultural Activities under consideration:
Red Sox Game, Boston Symphony, Trailwalk, Museums, and Whale Watching.
Parents are welcome to join the university visit.
Your response is not a commitment but is essential for our initial planning. Thank you for your feedback!
Tell Sodexo and our Food Committee how you like your meal and how it can be improved with constructive suggestions.
Simply use the kiosk right next to Today's Menu.
Get ready for faster, more reliable updates from ICS! We are launching a new official WhatsApp channel specifically for urgent notifications, like sudden extreme weather alerts, critical school-wide announcements and occasional surveys.
You will soon receive a welcome message from this new channel. To ensure you recognize our official communications and avoid mistaking them for spam, please save this number as "ICS Official Alerts" or "ICS School Updates".
This broadcast channel will complement our existing communications, offering a more direct and immediate way to reach parents during our pilot phase.
This session will let you to have a deeper understanding of the following year's academic program, course selection and sign up processes, course pathways through Junior and Senior years, the Advanced Placement (AP) program, and university advising.
Grade 8 & 9 / Nov 4, 2025 (TUE)
Grade 10 & 11 / Nov 5, 2025 (WED)
Time: 7:00PM - 8:15PM
The event will be on Zoom, link will be shared soon.
Jonathan Lo is an Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta.
After his graduation from ICS (’98), he went on to study in Canada at the University British Columbia (Bachelor of Science) and Regent College (Master of Christian Studies) and subsequently relocated to Scotland for graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh (Master of Theology, PhD).
As a multilingual biblical scholar and educator, Jonathan teaches and publishes in English and Chinese, and is currently working on a research project to translate the Greek Septuagint into Chinese. Jonathan is grateful to his ICS teachers for the education he received, which emphasized character formation and spiritual growth alongside acquiring knowledge and practical skills.
Our Family Fun Day has been rescheduled to Feb 28, 2026 (Sat) to ensure an even more amazing experience for all. We apologize for any inconvenience and can't wait to see you there for a day of fun.
The holiday calendars on our website have been updated. Please ensure you refer to the latest versions.
The Domestic Workers Community Care Club (DWCCC) invites our dedicated Parents, Students, Alumni, and Staff to help shape our annual Open Day. To ensure this event truly supports and celebrates domestic workers, we need your input. Please share the form below with the domestic worker in your home so we can better understand their needs and preferences.
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