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October 31, 2025
October 31, 2025
Dear ICS Community,
When the Kindergarten first moved into our current campus in Ma On Shan, a Bible verse was chosen to display on the wall in the main entrance. Zechariah Chapter 4 verse 10a was chosen. This says “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”
This verse was speaking about the building of the temple in Jerusalem that was taking longer than expected. God was speaking to his people to not despise the preparations and the foundations being built. For the ICS Kindergarten team, we believe that the early foundations are important in helping children develop into the people God created them to be. We are “Laying foundations, nurturing hearts”.
Kindergarten is a place where we lay the foundations for the children’s future education with language that prepares them to learn to read or write, or basic mathematics, but also for life. We help the children develop life skills; basis self-help skills, how to correctly hold a pencil, how to make friends, and how to share and take turns.
However, there is one other very important aspect to our work. That is nurturing hearts. We are helping the children to understand how much God loves them and that we all are created in the image of God. That God loves us all unconditionally and He wants us to share that love with others.
Zechariah was writing about how God brings great things out of small things, how careful shaping and crafting at the start can lead to great things. God sees all stages and works through us, in Kindergarten we see God working even in our youngest learners. We also see how God continues to work in each and every child as they move up through the school.
God not only cares about the work but also the workers. His work in us, both as educators or as parents, is as important as the work he does through us. We are role models for the children. Through us they learn about God and our example of how we show love, how we treat others and our example of reading the Bible to learn about God and praying to build our relationship with God is laying the foundations in our children.
Thank you for partnering with us in building up His children.
In Christ,
Gillian Wu
Kindergarten Assistant Principal
A Resounding Success: Law School Info Day Connects Generations of ICS Warriors
Last Saturday, the ICS community came together for an inspiring Law School Info Day, a flagship event organized by the Alumni Association (ICSAA) that showcased the power of our global Warrior network.
Insights from Around the World
With over 70 participants joining both in-person and online, the sessions were packed with practical advice from an incredible lineup of 10 ICS alumni - James, Elizabeth, Natalie, Cyrus, Nathan, Angie, Andrea, Adrienne, Luke, and Jenny from across Canada, US, and UK. These alumni are students or graduates from prestigious institutions like HKU, CUHK, University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and UCLA sharing firsthand experiences on:
Crafting successful university applications for different countries.
Adapting to academic life and legal studies in various cultural contexts.
Transitioning from law school to their current professional roles in different regions.
The passion and dedication our senior Warriors have for ICS were palpable, highlighting their deep commitment to supporting the next generation.
A Community Effort: Showing Our Unity
The success of the event was further amplified by the wonderful support from our Parents' Association (ICSPA), who generously sponsored the refreshments for the mingling sessions. This kind gesture provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere for alumni and students to connect informally, fostering meaningful conversations. It was a beautiful demonstration of the entire ICS community—parents, alumni, and students—working in harmony.
Missed the Event? Catch Up Now! (Links below)
A heartfelt thank you to our brilliant alumni speakers, the Alumni Association for organizing this exceptional event, and the Parents' Association for their unwavering support. Together, we continue to strengthen the bonds that make the ICS community so special.
ICS Bussing Survey Fall 2025
ICS Bussing Survey Fall 2025
Our school will soon begin the process of tendering for new transportation services, set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year. To ensure we find the best possible service for our community, we need your input.
We want to hear from:
Families who currently use the bus service.
Families who would consider using a bus service if it met their needs.
Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey and complete one survey per family on or before Nov 14, 2025 (Fri).
Friendly Reminder:
Check the Lost & Found for your child's items
Friendly Reminder:
Check the Lost & Found for your child's items
If your child has lost a water bottle or lunch box, please check the Lost & Found table in the car park.
Unclaimed items will be removed periodically, so be sure to look for your child's belongings soon! Thank you for your cooperation!
Academics Evening
Academics Evening
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) / Time: 7:00PM - 8:15PM / Zoom
Meeting ID: 924 3944 4984
Passcode: 701265
Grade 10 & 11 / Nov 5, 2025 (WED) / Time: 7:00PM - 8:15PM / Zoom
Meeting ID: 997 2258 6851
Passcode: 897630
ICS US Summer School 2026 Survey
ICS US Summer School 2026 Survey
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!
School Uniform Feedback Survey
School Uniform Feedback Survey
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.
[School Uniform Feedback Survey]
📅 Deadline: Nov 2, 2025
Thank you for helping shape our school’s future look
Charis Pang (Class of 2017) holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong while working as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist at the Hospital Authority.
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