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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

We encourage you to join PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) WhatsApp groups. This is a great way to connect with other parents in your child’s grade level, share experiences, ask questions, and stay informed throughout the school year. If you have trouble joining the groups via the QR codes, please contact: Ms. Phuong (Vietnamese + English): +84 90 299 99 02 Ms. Romina (English): +84 93 862 04 32

New Rhinos families, join our PTO for a relaxed morning where you can meet other parents, connect with the PTO, and ask any questions you may have. And, of course, enjoy a good cup of coffee to start your day! Date: Friday, 21 August Time: 08:30 Location: The Loop (49 Thao Dien, An Khanh Ward) Please sign up via the QR code. We look forward to seeing you there.

Our Parent Workshops offer an opportunity to explore how teaching and learning come to life at ISHCMC. For Primary parents: Tuesday, 18 August | Introduction to the Primary Years Programme (English) | 08:30–09:30 | Primary Meeting Room | Register here Thursday, 20 August | Assessing English as an Additional Language (EAL) at ISHCMC | 08:30–09:30 | Primary Meeting Room | Register here

For everyone’s safety, all adults visiting campus, including parents and guardians, are expected to wear their ID card and lanyard at all times. If you forget your ID card or lanyard, please visit the Security Office to borrow them. Please return them before leaving campus. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe, secure, and welcoming.