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August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025
Welcome back! To those of you who are joining the ICS community, a special welcome to you in the first Weekly Warrior of the academic year.
I hope you enjoyed the summer, wherever you spent it. Mrs Seward and I very much enjoyed taking 40 ICS students on the UK Study Tour, and I want to thank Mr and Mrs Simons, Ms Asuncion, and Ms Wong for giving up some of their holiday to help chaperone boys and girls. It has been so lovely to hear students in the first week back express their appreciation for the love and care they received from our staff, and even more than that, how they grew in their faith in Jesus Christ.
We talked a lot on the tour about gratitude, humility and listening. When we appreciate the gift of salvation in Christ our hearts are grateful, in small things as well as big. Learning to ‘count our blessings’ leads to humility. All we have is a gift, and we are not the centre of history, rather Jesus is the centre of His Story. Humble hearts are listening hearts, and when we learn to seek God’s Kingdom first in that spirit, we will find that everything else is added as well.
May I repeat our Board of Trustees’ prayer for us: “Father, we thank you for your grace and mercy, your power and your wisdom to lead ICS as we enter into a new school year. We thank you that you watch over us and keep us from beginning to end. We welcome you to ICS as the Lord of the school! May your face shine on all the teachers, students, staff, and families each day more and more. Amen.”
Amen and amen, and blessings to you all
Nick Seward
Head Of Schools
Traffic Reminders for Drivers
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
Daily Radar Is Here —
Daily Radar Is Here —
Stay Informed with Curated School-Relevant Local News
Stay Informed with Curated School-Relevant Local News
Why Daily Radar?
Our international teachers come from many countries - some are new to Hong Kong and unfamiliar with local culture or education policies. Daily Radar bridges this gap with clear English updates, helping everyone stay informed professionally about:
Hong Kong's education landscape
Other schools' news
Education Bureau announcements
What It Offers:
🔹 AI-powered daily digest in English tailored for faculty & staff
🔹 Summaries of key news, local events, and global trends from local media without language barriers
🔹 Delivered straight to your inbox every morning
🔹 Weekly Summary every Friday – perfect for busy weeks
Why It Matters:
✨ Keeps our school community informed professionally
✨ Strengthens our ability to connect, collaborate, and inspire students
✨ Saves time — quick, reliable updates in just minutes a day
📬 Faculty and Staff, watch your inbox for Daily Radar and join our informed, connected school
Join Our School Food Committee – Have Your Say!
Join Our School Food Committee – Have Your Say!
Love food? Care about what’s on our plates?
Love food? Care about what’s on our plates?
Join us in making our cafeteria meals healthier, tastier, and more exciting!
Committee Structure
Committee Structure
Chairperson: Ms. Hilda Wong (Director of External Relations)
Parent Representatives: 3
Student Representatives: 3
We’re looking for:
1 mom (to join 2 committed dads from the Parents’ Association)
3 foodie students in G9 / G10 with fresh ideas
What you’ll do:
Collect feedback from your peers through surveys, analyze results from digital feedback panels, suggest improvements
Try out new menu ideas 🍲with Sodexo Caterer
Serve a two-year term (bi-monthly meetings)
Why join?
Shape our school’s food culture
Collaborate with a creative, community-driven team
Enjoy delicious taste-testing sessions!
📅 Sign up HERE by: August 29, 2025
Share the ICS Experience
Share the ICS Experience
Open House, Aug 27, 2025
Open House, Aug 27, 2025
Many families first discover ICS through a recommendation — perhaps that’s how you found us too! Pass it forward by inviting like‑minded families to discover authentic, Christ‑centered education at our Open House, featuring a parent session, campus tour, and Secondary School class visit.
Parent U 2025 Equip, Encourage and Connect
Saturday, September 6, 2025
A one‑day event to equip and encourage parents with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and community support, Parent U 2025 focuses on thriving together through every season of family life.
The day begins with a lively panel and breakout sessions on balancing parenting, marriage, work, and community life while keeping Christ at the center. In the afternoon, a keynote offers insider insights on university admissions, followed by sessions on emotional well‑being, family boundaries, tech and teens, and pathways for higher education.
Morning (Kindergarten & Elementary Focus) (8:45-12PM)
Panel Discussion:
Wearing Many Hats – Balance parenting, marriage, work, caring for parents, and community life while keeping Christ at the center.
Breakout Sessions:
Little Brains, Big Feelings – Understanding child brain development & tools for meltdowns.
Grace-Full Grandparent Boundaries – Loving limits while honoring elders.
Minivan Marriage Connection – Intimacy in small, daily moments.
Guilt-Free “No” – Protecting family time and priorities.
Friendship in the Trenches – Building life-giving relationships.
Afternoon (Middle & High School Focus)
(1:15-4:30PM)
Keynote:
University Admissions “From the Other Side” – What Truly Matters and How to Guide Your Teen's Path
Breakout Sessions:
Teen Romantic Relationships – Guiding with grace & biblical principles.
Digital Discipleship – Healthy tech & social media habits.
US/Canada Admissions – Presenting authentic strengths.
UK/HK Pathways – Navigating application routes & requirements.
Inside the Teenage Brain – Development & decision-making.
NEW - Warrior Honors!
Where Excellence Shines! Anchored in Christ and striving for excellence, our Warriors inspire us daily with their achievements across all grade levels. This new section "Warrior Honors" celebrates our students' athletic triumphs, artistic creativity, academic brilliance, and servant leadership. Join us in recognizing how our Warriors exemplify excellence for life!
Student-Parent Handbooks 2025-2026 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!
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