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Dear ISHCMC Community, Welcome to Term 4, our final term of the academic year. I hope our students and families enjoyed a restful break and have returned feeling recharged for the exciting weeks ahead. Last week, it was a pleasure to see our school come together for our annual Celebration of Cultures. Students, families, and staff proudly shared cultural dress, traditional food, and personal stories that reflected the rich diversity of ISHCMC. Thank you to our PTO, along with

As our Grade 12 students are approaching the end of their learning journey at ISHCMC and preparing to embark on their next adventures, we’re excited to celebrate this significant milestone with a series of events for our graduating class, ISHCMC Class of 2026. We invite all Grade 12 families to these special events. Below, you will find key information for the Grade 12 Last Day of School, Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, and the Graduation Dinner. Please review the details

With the current heatwave in Ho Chi Minh City this April, we encourage you to take simple steps to help your child stay fit and healthy for school. Prolonged exposure to heat can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, especially in children. Here are some simple steps to help your child stay healthy this month: Before School Make sure your child eats breakfast and drinks enough water before leaving home. Encourage them to bring a water bottle to sc

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.

Our Parent Workshops offer an opportunity to explore how teaching and learning come to life at ISHCMC. For Primary parents, join our " Inquiry Pedagogy and Concept Driven Curriculum" session. When : Tuesday, 7 April | 08:30 - 09:30 Where : Primary Meeting Room Who: PYP Coordinators Inquiry pedagogy is a student-centered approach that emphasizes curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. This workshop will provide parents with a hands-on opportunity to en

Our Celebration of Cultures was a blast! More than 2,200 members of our Rhino community joined to celebrate and experience the richness of our diverse cultures. Thank you to everyone who prepared national dishes, participated in the Flag Parade, and came together to share our multicultural Rhino spirit. Explore photos from your country and relive these special moments.

Come together for an evening of music at the final DP Music Recital of our Grade 12 Music students. Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 Time: 18:00 Location: Secondary Theater The program will showcase diverse performances, including techno and live-looping performances, solo works, original compositions, and a full-class band performance. Together, these pieces reflect students’ skills, creativity, and artistic identities, culminating their two-year journey.

Join us for the upcoming Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences, an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their academic progress, social development, and overall school experience. Date & Time: Thursday, 23 April | 13:00–17:00 Friday, 24 April | 08:00–15:30 Location: Secondary Campus, Floors 2 and 3 Appointment sign-up will open on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 via SchoolsBuddy and will close on Tuesday, 21 April.

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