Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
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Dear ICS Community,
UK Summer School 2027
“Preparing your child for university, for life, and for eternity”. This is what we tell prospective parents and students at Open House, and next summer will be another opportunity for current students to put that into practice. We’ll spend two weeks visiting UK universities, experiencing a different culture and the beauty of the English countryside, and growing in our faith as we worship together and reflect on God’s creation. The trip is for Secondary students only and there will be a Zoom information evening on Monday September 7, from 7pm-8pm when we will share details including itinerary, cost, and sign-up schedule.
The 2025 trip was a great success, and we were able to refund a significant sum from the upfront cost. We intend to keep the headline price the same, and add enhancements which the students suggested - including lunch arrangements! As well as visiting and learning about life in a number of prestigious Russell Group universities, we’ll visit a Formula 1 factory, go karting, be trained by Royal Shakespeare Company actors, sing as choristers for a day in Wells Cathedral, take part in canoeing, coasteering and surfing in the unspoilt South-West, and hear medieval specialists in castle architecture before seeing historic castles themselves. An extra day in London will allow us to attend Holy Trinity Brompton for church (home of the Alpha course) as well as adding a London university to our list.
The heart of the experience last time was not the city, however, but our 70-acre base in the middle of the countryside. In the balmy, light summer evenings students helped to lead worship as we reflected on God’s Word and our time each day. We shared fellowship and prayer in small groups, sometimes around campfires with marshmallows, reminded of David’s words in Psalm 65: “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” I’m looking forward to it already!
Yours in Christ
Nick Seward
Head of Schools
⚠️ Important Traffic Reminders 🚗 🚦
With the new school year underway, morning traffic is backing up as far as the W LUXE building - and will intensify when neighboring HKBU Wong Kam Fai resumes classes next week. To ensure student safety and keep the queue moving, please strictly follow these procedures:
Vehicle Permits & Drop-Off Access
👀 Display Drop-Off Permit Prominently: Your 2026–27 drop-off permit must be clearly displayed on your windshield. Vehicles without a visible permit will be turned away from entering the garage.
👮 Staff Instructions & Re-issuance: Drivers must follow all instructions from JLL security and ICS staff. Pull your car as far forward as possible into the garage before allowing students to exit. Failure to follow staff directions or adhere to safety guidelines could result in the loss/rejection of drop-off permit privileges for the next academic year.
🔒 Permit Applications Closed: Drop-off permit applications for the 2026–27 academic year are now closed, and no additional permits will be issued.
Morning Drop-Off Rules
Pull All the Way Forward: Pull as far forward as possible into the garage before stopping to allow as many cars in as possible behind you. There are a total of 8 drop-off stands.
Quick & Safe Exit: Ensure students are ready to exit independently on the passenger side (bags, instruments, and lunches in hand). Avoid getting out of the car to open doors or the trunk.
Garage Exit: Turn left when leaving the garage and follow the cul-de-sac to exit. Accidents have happened at the garage entrance in the past when drivers turned right upon exit. U-turns and 3-point turns are strictly prohibited.
🚫🅿️ No Roadside Parking: Do not double- or triple-park along the roadside and outside the school garage exit at any time.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience in keeping our students safe and our neighborhood traffic moving smoothly!
September 19, 2026 (Sat) | 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Don’t miss out on this year's Parent U! We are thrilled to highlight our panel, Navigating Higher Education: Local Excellence vs. Global Pathways, featuring an extraordinary lineup:
Dr. Ann Lau - Director, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, CUHK
Prof. Betty Lin - Associate Director, Tech & Management Dual Degree, HKUST
Mr. Nick Seward - Head of School, ICS
Sac Lee & Janice Ma - ICS Alumni currently studying at HKUST and Cambridge University
Together, they’ll decode modern admissions trends, compare local vs. global pathways, discuss AI’s impact on learning, and share practical advice for families.
After the panel, customize your morning with two breakout sessions on topics ranging from emotion coaching, enriching family relationships, to household tech management and deep-diving into making the best of the ICS high school pathway.
A Letter of Appreciation from TEG Sport
We are pleased to share a letter of appreciation from TEG Sport recognizing International Christian School for providing the venue and support for the Hong Kong Football Festival Football Clinic with Manchester City held on July 31. TEG Sport expressed gratitude to the ICS community for its flexibility and generosity, as well as to Family First HK Charity Foundation and the dedicated volunteers who helped make the event a success..
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