Weekly Warrior 2026-27

Aug 14, 2026

Dear ICS Community,

It has been lovely to have a smooth start to the new school year, and see students enjoying the refurbished Secondary Library and our new Science lab. The Library redesign has helped us to utilise limited space and deploy resources effectively and efficiently. We are completely full for the first time this year, and locating Study Hall (including students taking online courses) into the beautiful new surroundings of the Library study area means that we can accommodate our classes better, and rationalise supervision duties. I think the new uniforms look great, so thank you especially to those members of our community who helped with that consultation.

As we start this new school year I want to draw the attention of Secondary parents and students to the amended Secondary Handbook. Under the entry “Curriculum and Course Guides”, you will see that there are links to Course Guide Introductions for both Middle School and High School. These collect important information about grading policies, course choice and other academic matters into one place. The Course Guides themselves for 2027-2028 will be released as indicated before the Fall break, and thereafter we will also include these in the Handbook, to be updated annually as required. We will be moving to a strengthened Integrated Math program for all students in Grades 6-9 in 2027-2028, and in preparation for that we are introducing Singapore Math into the Elementary this year, including a benchmarked Times Tables proficiency test in Grade 3, making sure that students have a solid foundation.

I also want to alert you that we’ll be releasing details of the UK Summer School 2027 in the next few weeks. This was a very popular and successful trip in 2025, and we have made a few tweaks to enhance it even further. Please look out for further announcements in the near future. The most wonderful memories for faculty of that adventure were of our boys and girls growing in their faith and resilience as we worshipped, travelled and experienced universities and cultural life together. As I helped to welcome our new R1s to Kindergarten this week (not without a few tears), it was touching to reflect on the journey of wisdom and virtue in front of them. Praise God for his grace to us at ICS, where our children will be taught to “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Yours in Christ

Nick Seward

Head of Schools

SAVE THE DATE!

Parent U 2026: Navigating Together - Practical Tools for Family & Future

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Half-Day Event)

Following last year’s event, Parent U returns with a reinforced selection of our community's most highly requested topics! Join us for a focused morning designed to equip you with practical parenting tools, expert advice, and valuable connection.

This year’s half-day program kicks off with a Keynote Panel on Higher Education Pathways, featuring our Head of School alongside university admissions leaders and ICS alumni sharing their personal journeys to top institutions in Hong Kong, the UK, and beyond. Following the panel, parents can customize their morning by choosing two interactive breakout sessions led by guest educational psychologists, family therapy counsellors, art therapists, and internal experts:

Enriching Family Relationships & Communication (Cantonese) – Led by a Family Therapy Counsellor
Equipping Parents with Emotion Coaching Skills & Techniques – Becoming your child's emotional coach with an Educational Psychologist
Expressive Art Therapy Workshop – An interactive, hands-on workshop on creative wellness with a
Home Tech Controls & Digital Addiction – Practical strategies for filters, screen boundaries, and habits
Global University Pathways & Requirements – Navigating admissions criteria across different countries

Registration will begin next Friday, August 21. Stay tuned!

Traffic Reminders for Drivers

For those dropping off students and picking them up with a privately owned vehicle please be reminded of the following to ensure safety and a steady flow of traffic:

Morning Drop Off

Have students ready (bags, instruments, lunches, etc.) to exit independently on the passenger side of the car. Avoid getting out to open the boot/trunk or doors for students.
At morning arrivals pull forward as far as possible to drop students to allow more cars into the garage.
When leaving the garage, turn left and follow the cul-du-sac to exit.
Please avoid U-turns or 3 point turns
Do not double or triple-park along the roadside to allow for proper traffic flow.

Afternoon Pickup

Please do not stop in the road in front of the garage entrance
Avoid double or triple parking so cars may pass and the flow of traffic is not interrupted.
If your student is not there and ready to enter the car and there is no space to park please exit the cul-du-sac and return later.
Please avoid U-turns or 3-point turns - follow the cul-du-sac to exit

Secondary Photo Days

Secondary photo days are here! HS photo day will take place on Aug 25 (Tue); MS photo day will take place on, Aug 26 (Wed). Students will have received an order form from Techni-photo. Please see emails from the school administration regarding sibling photos.

CHP Commendation Certificate Awarded to ICS

We are delighted to announce that our school has received a Commendation Certificate from the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) for achieving a vaccination rate of over 70% during the previous flu season.

This is a significant milestone, marking the first time our school has been honoured with this award. We extend our deepest gratitude to all parents and families for your strong support and participation last year.

As we look ahead, we warmly encourage you to participate in this year’s seasonal influenza vaccination programme.

Thank you once again for your continued partnership in promoting a healthy school environment.

Student-Parent Handbooks 2026-2027 are updated!

Updated Important policy revisions are now in place, such as uniform standards, technology use, discipline procedures, and more. Be sure to read the updated handbook on our school website. Your attention to these changes helps our community thrive!

International Christian School

1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

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