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Congratulations to Ellen from Grade 5C for winning the Silver Award and the Best Factory Builder Award at the Asia Business Simulation 2025–2026. We also congratulate Ellen and her team for securing fourth place at the World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and dedication, and we look forward to seeing all that she will achieve in the years ahead.

Our school calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027 is now available to view on Rhino Hub! A new addition to next year’s calendar is Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November. This national public holiday provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Vietnam within our school community. Please contact community@ishcmc.com if you have any questions.

Get ready for three unforgettable evenings of music, mischief, and magic as our talented Primary students bring Matilda Jr. to life on the ISHCMC stage. Please note: this Primary production will take place in the Secondary Theater on Secondary Campus. Date: Wednesday, 27 May to Friday, 29 May Time: 17:30 Location: Secondary Theater Tickets: Free of charge and available for pick-up at the Primary Office Come along, support our young performers, and experience the magic of Mati

Our Primary students have been taking meaningful action through service learning, designing projects that support our wider community. Their initiatives include Kids for Kids, PawPals, and Blue Whales, each reflecting student voice, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive difference. As part of this learning, students will host a Service Learning Fair, where they will share their projects and raise funds for their chosen causes. Date: Friday, 15 May 2026 Time: 09:30

From exploring plastic pollution in Vietnamese rivers to uncovering the connections between food and culture, our Grade 5 students proudly presented their PYPx projects last week, showcasing their inquiry, creativity, and agency. We are grateful to all the family members who joined us in celebrating their learning and achievements. Explore the photos and recap video to relive highlights from the Exhibition Closing Night.

We invite primary parents to join us for the Art Gala Opening Night to celebrate your child’s creativity and enjoy other artworks by our KG to Grade 5 students. Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 Time: 16:00–17:30 Location: Primary Art Studio The Art Gala will be open to the school community from Friday, 24 April to Thursday, 7 May during school hours. Come visit and enjoy the artworks on display by our young artists.

Next week, Grade 5 students will unveil their PYPx projects, showcasing months of dedicated research, collaboration, and creativity. This milestone will mark the culmination of their Primary Years Programme (PYP) as they transition to the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Key Dates: PYPx Showcase: Monday, 13 April to Thursday, 17 April | All Day | Primary MPR PYPx Exhibition Begins: Tuesday, 14 April | All Day | Primary MPR PYPx Exhibition Closing Night: Thursday, 16 April

We are pleased to share that from the Academic Year 2026–2027, Ms. Jennifer Pratt, Principal of ISHCMC-American Academy (AAVN), will also take on the role of Deputy Head of School at ISHCMC, working alongside Dr. Tosca Killoran, Deputy Head of School (Academic). This appointment will support stronger strategic alignment across Cognita Vietnam schools, while ensuring each school continues to maintain its distinct identity, direction, and leadership focus.

We would like to remind our community of the upcoming school holidays. Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April School Holidays Tuesday, 7 April Term 4 Starts We wish all our students a restful break and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed for the start of Term 4.

Our Parent Workshops offer an opportunity to explore how teaching and learning come to life at ISHCMC. For Primary parents, join our Language B (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) Curriculum at ISHCMC session to explore the outcomes of the Language B curriculum for Grade 1 to Grade 5, understand how it progresses, and how you can help support your child at home. When : Tuesday 31 March | 08:30 - 09:30 Where : Primary Meeting Room Who: PYP Coordinator and Language B Specialist