Mark your calendars for a night of pure enchantment on Saturday, November 11, 2023, as IS HCMC transforms its Primary Campus into a mesmerizing holiday night market experience like no other.

Picture this: A moonlit sky, twinkling lights, and an atmosphere filled with magic and wonder. That’s what awaits you at IS HCMC’s annual Festive NIGHT Bazaar.

We’re stepping away from the traditional hot day bazaar and ushering in a new era of evening delight. As the sun sets and the stars come out, get ready for an unforgettable “festival of lights” to celebrate an intercultural holiday season.

Join us at our night market with vendors from around the city for a night filled with:

• • Food and dessert stalls
  • 90+ shopping stalls
  • Live Music
  • Movie Screening
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Fun Workshops
  • Santa’s Corner
  • Lanterns and Decor

Here are the event details:

• • Location: International School of Ho Chi Minh City’s Primary Campus, 28 Vo Truong Toan
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Pets: Not Allowed
  • Family-friendly: Yes

Our night market will be filled with delicious food, a picnic movie on the field, and a cozy atmosphere throughout the market. See you there!

Recently, more than 30 students, parents, teachers, and representatives of the school gathered for a unique experience – a tasting day. The tasting day was organized by the team to give the school opportunities to try new dishes prepared by the nutrition team of Global Cafe.

The dishes were presented in a buffet, and everyone had the opportunity to try each dish and provide their feedback on each one through a feedback portal. John Tuzi – The Director of Operations of Global Cafe shared:

John shared, including researching the recipes, as well as making sure that the ingredients are all safe and qualified.

Overall, the tasting day was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. The new dishes look delicious, and with such a great response from attendees, the Global Cafe can continue to provide high-quality food that meets nutritional standards of ISHCMC and tastes great.

During last year’s Festive Bazaar at our school, our Head of School, Mrs. Kim Green won a bicycle in a raffle. She generously donated the bike to , our local charity partner at the event. We are delighted to share that this donated bicycle has since been delivered to Hoai Thuong, a diligent Grade 8 student studying at a local school in the Mekong Delta region. Thuong’s family is facing financial difficulties, but with the delivery of this bicycle, she will be able to access education more easily.

The ability to travel is a critical factor in ensuring access to education, especially in rural areas. Many students like Thuong have to walk long distances to get to school. The provision of a donated bicycle can have a significant impact on their lives, making it easier for them to attend school regularly, avoid fatigue, and arrive on time. It’s a simple yet effective solution that can remove significant barriers to education for financially challenged students.

Our donated bicycle is just one of the many ways in which individuals can help to support local charities and communities. By giving back to organizations that work tirelessly to make a difference, we can help to create positive and lasting change in our society. Through initiatives like this, we can turn small actions into outcomes that matter.

Saigonchildren has played a vital role in facilitating our donation, ensuring the delivery of the bike to Thuong. Their mission is to tackle poverty by providing education, training, and healthcare support to disadvantaged children and young people in Vietnam. The donated bicycle is just one of the many ways in which they achieve their goals, and we are proud to support their efforts as a charity partner.

In conclusion, Mrs. Kim Green’s donated bicycle has made an important difference in the life of Hoai Thuong, enhancing her education access and improving the quality of her life. We encourage everyone to consider donating to causes and charities they care about to help support the local community. Every little bit counts and can go a long way towards creating meaningful change. Let’s continue to work together towards a brighter future for all.

We hope to work with Saigonchildren with many more charity projects in the months / years ahead.

On April 22nd, 91�Թ��� students and parents, together with the local community, were excited to be part of the World Earth Day Clean Up to help refreshing the environment hosted by and 91�Թ��� Eco-Schools CAS Group.��

As a community-led organization working to raise awareness about plastic pollution in Vietnam, Re-Think Plastic Vietnam usually hosts many activities to respond to their vision. This community clean up event for a fresher environment is just one part of a series.

Always caring about the environment, both ISHCMC as well as the local community, were�� pleased and energetic to join in the Clean Day. Over 100 participants took part in the event. They helped cleaning up over 150 full bags of plastic from the environment.��

Ms. Karen is also confident with the ability to create even more positive impacts on the environment of 91�Թ��� students.

Once again, 91�Թ��� is so happy to have had a chance to work with Re:Think Plastic Vietnam to host such a meaningful and influential event that has such a positive impact on our surrounding environment. Please be sure to look out for the RPV Plastic Awareness Month in September, in which 91�Թ��� will be taking part!

We recently had a great talk with Ms. Hien, Health Coach at Global Cafe, to understand more about her great efforts in ensuring our students have access to healthy and nutritious meals.

Being the integrative nutrition health coach at Global Cafe, Ms Hien is in charge of overseeing the entire menu, making sure to meet the nutritional needs of the students.

Commenting on the food ingredients’ quality of Global Cafe, she shared: “The ingredients we use are fresh and qualified.” The food that Global Cafe uses never contains much harmful pesticide or chemicals and is from reputable suppliers. Additionally, Ms. Hien also informed us that: “Our chef commits not to use any MSG or too much seasoning powder”. Global Cafe always commits to using healthy cooking ingredients and cooking methods. Therefore, parents can be assured that students are always served with healthy food.

Ms. Hien has applied various methods to entice students to get enough nutrition: “I adjust meals based on children’s normal favorite food, like creamy pasta; into a healthier version; or have sauce made from vegetables, like pumpkin alfredo, and in easy-to-eat food, like risotto or goulash.” Moreover, Ms. Hien and the Global Cafe staff are working hard to improve the nutritional values of other courses, such as desserts and drinks, as well as to arrange the nutritious meals as beautifully as possible to increase students’ appetites.

From our chat with Ms. Hien, we could see just how dedicated Global Cafe is to making sure nutritious meals are both healthy and tasty for all our students. As a school, we are very happy to be in partnership with Global Cafe! Bon appétit!

Have you, as parents, ever considered taking classes again? If not, it might be worth your while to explore Rhino Academy, an exclusive educational series for ISHCMC parents.

This program offers engaging and informative classes, workshops, and more, covering a diverse range of topics such as cooking, yoga, and digital design, taught by specialized teachers and parents of 91�Թ���.

Despite being labeled as “classes,” which might sound intimidating to some, the Rhino Academy sessions go beyond mere instructions. The sessions offer parents the opportunity to actively ‘be a part’ of the 91�Թ��� community that their children are already a part of. By learning new skills and experiences, parents can gain insights into how 91�Թ��� delivers education. Furthermore, Ms. Evan Johnson – the coordinator of the program also shared that parents can recall their past school life by:

Please check the class offerings at this Rhino Academy Padlet, and register for classes at the enrollment form. Enrollment is open from 7:00 PM on Monday, April 17 – 8:00 AM on Friday, May 05, and the five-week classes begin in May.

has introduced various measurements for quality improvements and accessibility of food for our students. At the Primary campus, they have reintroduced a Vietnamese Soup Station, a Taco Bowl Counter, and a “make your own wrap” counter, while at the Secondary campus, a new “express” counter was trialed and installed, providing popular snacks, smoothies, and juices. Global Cafe, in collaboration with the Primary Leadership Team, parents and students, has also created a “Nutrition Team” to develop and implement new initiatives, such as the “Salad Boat” that offers fresh raw vegetables during lunchtime.

To encourage healthy eating habits, under the initiative of the Nutrition Team at Primary, Global Cafe have also launched a program called “Students serving Students”. The program encourages students to learn about food service, safety, and hospitality by participating in the daily food service at the “make your own wrap” station, under the supervision of the principal and Global Cafe. It has grown from 2 to almost 20 student volunteers, and the results have been impressive, with education and encouragement coming from their peers.

Moving forward, Global Cafe has set out several goals for the future improvements to its food services. They aim to implement a Smart Card system across both campuses and also plan to introduce a “Nutritious” option of the day, with a menu to be designed by both Global Cafe and the community. Additionally, the organization intends to work closely with farms that support the best growing practices to implement a “farm to table” program for raw vegetables, chicken, and eggs. Lastly, they are reviewing service times, schedules, and operations to implement new service styles, options, and layouts for the upcoming academic year.

The Asia Pacific region is gearing up for an exciting event as the International Baccalaureate (IB) prepares to host its upcoming conference at International School Ho Chi Minh City. The event promises to be a gathering of educators, coordinators, and administrators from across the globe committed to providing their students with a high-quality education.

The conference will feature more than a dozen workshops to offer participants a wide range of insights and learning opportunities. These workshops will cover various topics, including interdisciplinary teaching and learning, language and literature, visual and performing arts, and learning diversity and inclusion. Attendees can expect to gain new insights, practical tips, and strategies for improving their teaching practices and ultimately enhancing their students’ learning experiences.

One of the conference’s highlights will be the IBED Learning Diversity and Inclusion (DEIJ) Cat 3 workshop. This session will explore the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in the classroom and beyond. Participants will be able to engage in meaningful discussions about their biases and learn strategies to support their students’ diverse backgrounds and identities. They will also gain insights into how they can create more inclusive and welcoming learning environments that celebrate and value diversity.

Other workshops at the conference include MYP An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Cat 1, DP Language A: Language and Literature (generic) Cat 1 & 2 (mixed), and MYP Arts-Visual and Performing Cat 2. With such a wide range of sessions, attendees can expect to gain new insights and practical strategies for improving their teaching practices and enhancing their students’ learning experiences.

Overall, the IB Asia Pacific Conference is an excellent opportunity for educators to connect, learn, and grow.

Summer camp offers an exciting opportunity for children to discover new activities, forge new friendships, and make memories that will last a lifetime. It is also an excellent chance for children to immerse themselves in the local culture and develop important skills.

If you are a parent seeking the best summer camps at international schools in District 2, this article is for you. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of enrolling your child in summer camp, as well as exciting suggestions for Summer Camps 2023 at 91�Թ���.

Contents

Introduction of Summer Camps at 91�Թ���

1. Mindset Summer Camp – 91�Թ��� Secondary Campus (5- 15 years old)
2. STEM English Summer Camp – 91�Թ��� Primary Campus (5 – 11 years old)
3. Academic English Sumer Camp – 91�Թ���-AA (8-15 years old)

Benefits of 91�Թ���’s Summer Camps for students
Timeline of Summer Camps at 91�Թ��� in 2023

After the success of our previous summer camps at 91�Թ��� since 2018, we are delighted to offer three unique summer camps for the summer of 2023 in collaboration with 91�Թ���. These camps are open to students aged 5 to 15 from any school in Ho Chi Minh City and will run for five weeks (25 days) with a different theme each week.

Many summer camps offered by other schools and language centers can be very basic and generic, simply using generic study materials that are often outdated and not engaging for children. While these camps may provide some basic English language skills, they lack the personalized and student-centered approach that is essential for students to truly excel.

At Inspire Educamps, we believe that mindset is at the heart of everything we do. Our summer camps are designed to be engaging, interactive, and relevant to the needs of our students. We take great care to ensure that our programs are tailored to the individual needs and learning styles of each student, so that they can make the most of their time with us.

Our approach is different from other schools and language centers because we believe that learning should be fun and meaningful. We use a variety of engaging activities and projects to help students build important life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. By incorporating these skills into our summer camps, we help students develop a positive mindset and empower and motivate children to become lifelong learners!

The goal of each weekly theme is to expose students to unique learning opportunities linked to personal vision and growth mindset. With a focus on building confidence, these individual learning experiences will help guide students on their larger journey as lifelong learners.��

With the theme MISSION to MARS, STEM English Summer Camp will take children on a journey throughout the summer, where they will discover fun and exciting concepts as they let their imagination run to another world!

The STEM ENGLISH sessions are led by our qualified and experienced English Language teachers. In these sessions, our teaching staff will focus on creating the right balanced learning environment aimed at fast-tracking English Language acquisition as children engage in inquiry-based differentiated learning.

English Language learning and confidence building will continue in our full immersion program in all activity sessions (Sports, Team-building, Arts & Crafts, Life-Skills & Cooking).

Academic English Summer Camp helps students to become more confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged in English. Besides focusing on all areas of the curriculum through:

• Speaking and listening
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation
• Communication and conversation strategies
• Reading and writing

Students will have fun doing mini projects, creating a weekly newsletter, and participating in organized activities (Thinking & Study Skills, Sports & Activities, Team building, and Cooking) to consolidate and give meaning to their learning.

The summer camps at 91�Թ��� are more than just a way to pass the time. They are filled with laughter, smiles, and exciting activities, but they are also formative and educational in important ways. The main benefits of joining Summer Camps at 91�Թ��� are listed below:

Teamwork
At our summer camps, we prioritize teamwork by emphasizing the importance of team building activities. These activities not only boost children’s confidence and promote their self-esteem but also encourage them to learn the true value of collaboration. Through various activities that require teamwork, children learn how to work together towards common goals and achieve them through the power of synergy.

Friendship
Our summer camp is a great place for your child to meet other children and make new friends. Through participating in activities and overcoming challenges together, they will develop meaningful connections with their peers that can last a lifetime.

Encourage Personal Growth
One of the primary benefits of attending our summer camp is that it provides a safe and supportive environment for children to step out of their comfort zones and explore their abilities. Through participating in activities they have never tried before, children are encouraged to take risks, overcome challenges, and develop new skills, ultimately fostering their personal growth.

Screen-free fun
Our summer camp provides a break from the digital world and offers an opportunity for children to engage in various activities that encourage creativity, imagination, and physical activity. With endless opportunities to explore and enjoy, children can rediscover the simple joys of life beyond the screen.

To see more images or videos about the previous camps, please visit: https://inspireeducamps.org/gallery/

During the registration period, an Early Bird Discount is offered for parents to register before April 15.

Days & Times:

26th June – 28th July (5 weeks)

Monday – Friday each week | 8:30 am – 3 pm.

Week 1: 26th – 30th June

Week 2: 3rd – 7th July

Week 3: 10th – 14th July

Week 4: 17th – 21st July

Week 5: 24th – 28th July

Mindset
Students will be hosting a performance for families based on their learning activities throughout the summer.

STEM
On the final day of summer camp, students will be hosting an exhibition to showcase their creativity and achievements based on their MISSION to MARS journey throughout the summer!

Quest
Each student attending QUEST English Language Summer Camp with Inspire Educamps at 91�Թ���-AA will receive a Certificate of Completion.

The above article provides detailed information about the��Summer Camps������ International School Ho Chi Minh city (91�Թ���). For further information about ISHCMC Summer Camps, parents can contact the Inspireeducamps Admissions Office��with below phone number and email:

Phone: +84 364 669 256 | +84 528 171 042
����������:��info@inspireeducamps.org
To register and pay online, please visit website.

We look forward to having a wonderful time with your children this summer!

Last Saturday’s World Food Fest was a fantastic success! The event brought together students, parents, teachers, and staff to celebrate the incredibly diverse culture represented in our school community. At the food festival, parent country representatives ran food booths offering their own traditional dishes for everyone to try, and students showcased their respective countries with lively performances. The event was a melting pot of cultures, and it was a truly unforgettable experience for everyone who attended.

Our Primary Campus was filled with wonderful smells from across the world, and the sounds of the music and laughter filled the venue. The booths were decorated with flags and other traditional items, creating a truly immersive experience. Visitors could sample a wide range of delicious food!

The performances by the students were a highlight of the event. Each group had prepared a dance or song representing their country, and the performances were a feast for the eyes and ears. The audience cheered and clapped along, enjoying the wonderful display of talent and cultural richness.

Our community is very diverse, with students and families from all over the world. The World Food Fest is an opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate this diversity. It is a chance to learn about different cultures, to try new foods, and to make new friends.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the parent country representatives who worked tirelessly to make the event a success. Without their hard work and dedication, the World Food Fest would not have been possible. We are truly grateful for their efforts.

More photos of the event will be shared soon, so keep an eye out for them on the Rhino Hub and social media channels. We hope that everyone who attended the World Food Fest had a fantastic time and that it helped to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of our diverse community.

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