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Following the public holiday, normal traffic arrangements will resume on Primary Campus. Gate 18 Vo Truong Toan (Gate B): Open from 7:45–8:15 for parents arriving on foot only. Closed for afternoon pick-up. Gate 28 Vo Truong Toan (A): Open for cars and buses during morning drop-off. Closed to private vehicles during afternoon pick-up, with the area reserved for school buses. Thank you for your cooperation.

ISHCMC is hosting the International Schools Theater Association (ISTA) Middle School Theater Festival on 22-24 January, 2027. Grade 6-8 students will have the opportunity to collaborate with young performers and professional artists from international schools across Asia to create and perform original theater. The festival will run approximately from 8:00–17:30 each day at the Secondary Campus. Please register your child’s interest by 15:30 on 4 September as there are only

As we prepare to celebrate Vietnam Independence Day, we would like to remind our community of the upcoming dates and wish everyone a restful holiday. Monday, 31 August to Wednesday, 2 September School Holiday & Vietnam Independence Day Thursday, 3 September School Returns Vietnam Independence Day is a moment to reflect on the country’s proud history and the values of resilience and unity that continue to inspire us. We wish all ISHCMC families a joyful and restful time.

Last week, our school leaders and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) enjoyed a wonderful morning connecting with parents at The Loop Cafe. It was a great opportunity to meet families from across the school, strengthen our connections, and create a bridge between our parent community and school leadership. Take a look at the photos from the morning. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect with our families throughout the year!

Over the summer, Jian participated in the World Mathematics Championship Finals at Imperial College London. To qualify for the finals, he earned a Golden Ticket by placing among the top 10 students in the Vietnam regional qualifiers. At the finals, Jian competed against talented students from countries including China, Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. We’re incredibly proud of Jian for this outstanding achievement and for his love for learning. We can’t wait to see what the f

Primal, a social fitness hub in Thao Dien, is offering exclusive benefits to the ISHCMC community, including parents, staff, and teachers. Experience unlimited access to their groups classes as well as their top-notch recovery service. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together through wellness. Join the Primal community and take advantage of this exclusive offer before 15 September.

Grade 6 to 10 parents, you’re invited to join our Back-to-School Night. This is an opportunity for parents to hear directly from our school leaders, learn more about the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), connect with your child/children’s teachers, and get to know other parents in your child’s grade. Date: Thursday, 3 September Time: 17:30–20:00 Location: Secondary Theater

Dear ISHCMC Community, As you may know, at the end of this calendar year (December 2026), I will take on an expanded role as Managing Director for Cognita’s schools across South-East Asia and India. However, I am pleased to confirm that I will continue with my wholehearted commitment as Head of School at ISHCMC until the end of Academic Year 2026–2027 (June 2027). This will provide continuity for our students, families, and staff as we prepare carefully for the school’s next

Dear ISHCMC High School Community, I hope you and your family have had a wonderful start to the school year! It has been an absolute joy to step into my role as your new High School Principal and watch our students settle into their routines, reconnect with friends, and bring so much positive energy into our hallways. As we embark on this exciting year of learning and growth together, I want to emphasize how much I value our partnership. We have several fantastic events and

Dear ISHCMC Middle School Community, “This is your story; of course you can change it.” - Rebecca Marhkam, Leader of Learning. It has been my greatest joy to see the smiling faces of students and families in the classrooms and corridors as we start the school year. I want to thank you all for the overwhelming community support. I hope you and your children have felt the same positive, productive start to the new school year. The real privilege has been sharing time in lesson