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February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
Dear ICS Community,
Anchored in Joy, Prayer, and Gratitude
The upcoming week is packed with the kind of moments that make our community shine: varsity basketball teams heading to ACSC, middle schoolers off to camp, and our Glee Club stepping into the spotlight before the Lunar New Year break. In the middle of the excitement, let’s anchor ourselves in the simple, powerful reminder from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.” These verses provide a profound framework for navigating both the big moments and everyday hum of this time of year. We’re here to rejoice in the hard work, courage, and creativity happening across every part of our school. This busy season isn’t just a schedule—it’s a celebration of who we are together.
Amidst the logistics and excitement, we are also called to pray continually. Prayer steadies and sanctifies our efforts: moving beyond a pause to a constant heart posture. As one community, let’s pray for one another; not just for the big events but for patience in crowded hallways, for grace in communication, and for eyes to see the blessings woven into every detail. In this area, we are grateful for the steadfast support of our Parents Association Prayer Team, which upholds our students, events, and, most specifically, our dedicated faculty and staff in intentional prayer throughout the year. Their commitment is a vital reminder that we are supported by a foundation of shared faith and care.
With this in mind, let’s move through these days with intentional gratitude: the third part of the call. We give thanks for the opportunities afforded to our students, for the dedication of coaches, teachers, support staff, and parents who make these moments possible. This spirit of thankfulness reminds us that our busyness is a reflection of God’s grace and generosity to us. When we choose joy, stay prayerful, and live gratefully, we’re doing more than just getting through the week. We’re living out God’s call to an abundant life in Him.
With joy, prayer, and thanks
Christina Daniel
Dean of Student Life
ICS High School Career Month Student Sign-Ups
Ready to start envisioning your future? Our annual High School Career Month is almost here! We’ve invited a diverse group of community members—including parents, alumni, and friends—to lead casual, story-driven sessions about their professional journeys.
The Inside Look: Speakers will go beyond the resume to share their specific educational journeys, the "pivots" in their career paths, and real-life case studies from their daily work. They will also candidly discuss the joys and challenges of their industries and how they practice their faith in a professional setting.
Attendance: G9–11 students will be assigned to two compulsory sessions (attendance will be marked). However, you are more than welcome to "sit in" on any additional sessions that interest you!
Select: Please choose your TOP 5 preferred sessions in order of interest.
Confirmation: We will notify you of your assigned sessions on Wednesday, February 25, following the CNY holiday.
Deadline: Submit this form by Sunday, February 15.
Take 5 minutes to read through the speakers bio and pick the sessions that pique your interest. All events run from 3:15 – 4:15 PM and will be held in the SS Library unless otherwise specified in the 5/F Chapel.
Extra Complimentary Tickets Secured
2026 YMCG Orchestra Hong Kong Concert
We’re pleased to share that we already have 40 families registered for over 100 tickets. Everyone will be seating together right in front of the stage. If you’d like to attend, please email communications@ics.edu.hk as we secured additional tickets to cater last minute requests.
This orchestra features musicians (15-23) selected from across China through rigorous auditions, mentored by principals from world-class orchestras like the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics. Elliot strongly encourage musically-inclined students to consider applying in future years.
⚠️ Ticket Collection for Those Who Registered:
External Relations Office (Room 117)
By Feb 9 (Mon) 4PM
Uncollected tickets will be released
Let’s show our ICS spirit and enjoy a world-class musical performance! Thank you again to our alumnus Elliot Leung for making this possible for so many of us.
Red Packet Design Competition 🐎✨
Gallop into the Year of the Horse with a splash of creativity! Our Cafeteria (Sodexo) is hosting a Red Packet Design Competition that blends art, tradition, and sustainability.
How to Enter (It's Easy!):
GRAB: Pick up a blank red packet template from the canteen.
CREATE: Design it! Embrace the horse theme and incorporate ideas of sustainability. Think green, think reusability, think majestic steeds!
SUBMIT: Drop your masterpiece into the designated collection box in the canteen.
⏰ Submission Deadline: Feb 9 (Mon)
🏆 Winner Announcement: Feb 11 (Wed)
This is your chance to see your design celebrated and win fantastic prizes! Let's make this Lunar New Year both beautiful and meaningful.
Get your template from the Canteen today!
Cultural Fashion Day on Feb 13, 2026
Wear Your World with Honor
On Feb 13 (Fri), ICS will hold its Cultural Fashion Day. We invite all students and staff to wear clothing that proudly represents their cultural heritage and identity.
Theme: "Wear your world with Honor."
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to express their backgrounds, share their stories, and appreciate the beautiful diversity that makes our school unique.
How to Participate:
Students & Staff: Wear an outfit that reflects your cultural identity.
Parents: We encourage you to help your child select and prepare their special outfit. Your support in celebrating our collective heritage is invaluable.
Let’s come together to create a colorful, inclusive, and joyful atmosphere across the whole school. We can’t wait to see the tapestry of cultures represented!
ICS Book Drive from
The Ethnic Diversity Club and Service Advocates are welcoming everyone to participate in the school’s annual book drive. To help serve the ethnic minority community in Hong Kong , we would love to invite everyone from all grade levels to donate from February 11 (Next Wednesday) to March 16. The book drive is designated for Ethnic Minorities (ages 3-18) in Hong Kong: these books will be donated to local NGO’s such as The Zubin Foundation and Refugee Union.
*Unlike past years, the book drive and book swap will be separate. Please do not take any books out of the boxes in the carpark.
Guidelines for the book drive: Books we cannot accept
Books that are over 10 years old; yellowish pages; brownish inside covers; stained, moldy, and/or spotted
Books with missing or torn pages
Books that contain markings, drawings, and/or highlighted pages
Books for adults
Coloring books/Drawing books
Workbooks/textbooks
Magazines
A note for the parents: Please use your discretion to preview donated books to ensure content is age-appropriate for the children ages listed above.”
Chinese Club's Shenzhen Glass Painting Adventure
Our Chinese Club's cultural trip to Shenzhen on Jan 29 was a brilliant success! The highlight was a glass painting workshop at Shenzhen Book City, where students transformed simple glass into sparkling, colorful masterpieces with focus and flair.
After creating their artworks, the group enjoyed a fun and friendly dinner together, filled with laughter and lively conversation. It was a perfect blend of hands-on creativity, cultural immersion, and club bonding.
We returned with beautiful crafts, big smiles, and even bigger memories. Well done to all our fantastic students!
Clarissa Ee (formerly Leung) is a mom of two and a Psychologist based in Toronto, Canada. After graduating from ICS, she majored in Psychology at the University of Waterloo and later pursued graduate training in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Alberta. She currently works in private practice, focusing on supporting couples with young children and individuals navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and postpartum mood issues. She is on a mission to help as many couples as possible through offering workshops to churches and community partners sharing practical relationship tools. Clarissa is grateful for the spiritual guidance she received from her teachers at ICS, which continues to remind her to make a kingdom-focused impact in the world.
Clarissa Ee, Class of 2006
ICS Health Office would like to draw your attention to the recent increase in cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in Hong Kong. According to the Centre for Health Protection, there has been a rising trend in AGE outbreaks in schools and institutions over the past few weeks.
AGE is highly contagious and typically caused by viruses such as norovirus or rotavirus. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and general malaise. The virus can spread easily through contaminated food, surfaces, or close contact with infected individuals.
To help protect our school community, we urge you to reinforce the following practices at home:
Practice Good Hand Hygiene
Wash hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water for at least 20 seconds before eating and after using the toilet.
Note that alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not effective against viruses like norovirus.
Maintain Food and Environmental Hygiene
Ensure food is properly handled and prepared.
Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, especially if someone at home is ill.
Keep Sick Children at Home
If your child experiences symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, please keep them at home until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours or as advised by a doctor.
Avoid Sharing Personal Items
Encourage the use of individual cups and utensils, especially when using drinking fountains.
Stay Informed
For more detailed guidelines, you may refer to the CHP’s “Guidelines on Prevention of Communicable Diseases in Schools” available here.
If your child shows symptoms of AGE, please notify the school health office promptly. For further questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at 39200059/39200220.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community safe and healthy.
Please check the carpark Lost and Found Station for any water bottles belonging to your child. Unclaimed items will be removed after a certain period. Thank you!
The Uniform Shop will be closed from Feb 14 to 20 for Lunar New Year holiday. Operation will resume on Feb 21, 2026.
International Christian School
1 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
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