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Weaving Knowledge, Bridging Cultures:
Teacher Librarians Cultivating Inquiry and Diverse Narratives
WELCOME
Welcome to the Librarian Knowledge Sharing Workshop (LKSW) 2025, hosted at the International School of Phnom Penh!
This year’s theme invites us to celebrate the ways Library leaders connect communities, ideas, and stories. We weave knowledge through collaboration, bridge cultures through shared understanding, and nurture inquiry that empowers our students to explore the world with curiosity and empathy.
Over the next few days, you’ll have the chance to exchange insights, discover innovative practices, and strengthen our professional network of library leaders. We hope LKSW 2025 inspires you to return to your schools with fresh ideas, new connections, and renewed energy for the meaningful work you do every day.
Here’s to three days of learning, laughter, and the joy of shared stories.
With appreciation
LKSW 2025 Organising Committee
International School of Phnom Penh
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ISPP CAMPUS MAPAddress: Hun Neang Boulevard
The ISPP Story: From Humble Beginnings to Global Learning
The statues in our school to respect Khmer culture and our host country
It all began in 1989, when a few dedicated parents and six young learners gathered in a Phnom Penh living room with one teacher and a big dream. From those humble beginnings, ISPP quickly grew into a vibrant international school built on community spirit, curiosity, and care.
By the late 1990s, ISPP had achieved full international accreditation which is a first in Cambodia, and joined the International Baccalaureate (IB) family, offering the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes that continue to shape learning today.
In 2014, ISPP celebrated 25 years of growth and moved to its beautiful purpose-built campus—designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and global-minded learning.
Now, more than three decades later, ISPP stands as Cambodia’s leading international school—still guided by the same founding values of excellence, inclusivity, and connection that started it all.
ISPP FUN FACTS
ISPP started in a room in Raffles Hotel in 1989
Loyalty runs deep at ISPP. 20 staff have been here for over 20 years, and 4 for more than 30!
The ISPP logo has gone through 4 changes
ISPP moves to its current purpose built campus in 2015
There is a Butterfly Garden & butterfly-/ bee-keepers to look after them.
There are in total 17 Khmer style statues around the campus
From ISPP classrooms to The Voice Australia! One of our alumni is shining on the big screen this season!
ISPP has more than 870 students representing more than 50 nationalities and teachers from 21 different countries.
The Butterfly Garden
The Learning Center houses our Libraries
4 Houses: Bayon, Kouprey, Lotus and Mekong
Discover Phnom Penh: 10 Cool Things to Know
Independent Monument
Cambodia Flag
Royal Palace
Mekong River
Techo Airport
The “Pearl of Asia” — Before the 1970s, Phnom Penh was known as one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful cities, famed for its French colonial architecture and riverside charm.
Where Three Rivers Meet — The city sits where the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac Rivers converge — one of the few places in the world where a river (the Tonle Sap) reverses its flow seasonally!
Royal Grandeur — The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda remain stunning symbols of Khmer heritage, featuring glimmering spires and intricate craftsmanship.
Tuk Tuks & Coffee — From buzzing tuk tuks to vibrant coffee spots, Phnom Penh blends tradition with modern café culture — perfect for an afternoon recharge.
Sunset by the Riverside — Locals and visitors alike stroll along Sisowath Quay at sunset to enjoy street food, river breezes, and glowing skies over the Mekong.
Flavours of Cambodia — Don’t miss amok trey (steamed fish curry), num banh chok (Khmer noodles), or a tropical fruit smoothie from a street vendor.
Standing Tall for Freedom — The Independence Monument, shaped like a lotus blossom, commemorates Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953. It’s beautifully lit at night and stands as one of the city’s most photographed landmarks. It is also the inspiration for ISPP logo.
Warm Smiles Everywhere — Cambodians are known for their warmth and hospitality — you’ll be greeted with genuine smiles wherever you go.
A City on the Rise — Phnom Penh’s skyline is changing fast, with new arts spaces, restaurants, and cultural venues adding to its creative energy.
New Gateway to Cambodia — The brand-new Techo International Airport (KTI), opening in late 2025, marks a major step in connecting Phnom Penh to the world with state-of-the-art design and sustainability features.
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