The First Four Weeks
Each day counts. As we wrap up our first four weeks of school we think back on all the students have learned, experienced and done. Students have learned new songs finished up their first reading books, learned new skills in music and art, worked on the computers, cooked and tasted new foods, completed science projects, planted small gardens, cleaned up the road ways in the community, completed daily lessons in math, science, social studies, English, literature, and spelling. Many of our students have learned their alphabet in cursive. These may seem like small things. But, each day I am so thankful for the teachers who show up rain or shine and welcome their students joyfully and sincerely. They arrive early, pray for each other and the school and stay late to help students with homework or make preparations for the next day. Four weeks of school plus 4 dedicated staff equals 20 days of students hearing, “You matter, God loves you, and you are worth the best I have to give.”
Orientation Week
Orientation week is an exciting time. It’s a chance to meet your new classmates and learn about what is coming in the year ahead. For our new student at KICS, this week was full of firsts. They learned about PACES, how to take care of their office spaces, they tried on new uniforms, logged into the computer for the first time and got an introduction into playing guitar and a drum box. We learned that in all the things we do this year our aim will be to bring glory to God. Our theme word this year, “Glorify” was reinforced with songs and scripture memory. A short program at the end of the week showcased some of the things they learned and their smiles showed how much fun they were having.
Our students weren’t the only ones attending orientation week. Each student was represented by a parent or guardian in our parent’s orientation program. They struggled through difficult booklets to learn the 5 laws of learning, the principles of ACE and the benefits of individualized instruction. Their hard work was rewarded by a certificate presentation at the closing program.
Staff, students and parents all participated fully and the week wrapped up with some lunch and a game of volleyball for the kids. We thank all of you who participated and helped make this week so special for the kids. School starts Monday January 26th! Come ready to glorify God in all you say and do.
To see more photos of orientation week click the photo below.
Teacher’s Retreat 2026
In January our four staff members traveled to Wewak to join participate in a few days of planning, prayer and preparation for our first year of full time operation at Keram International Christian School. It was good to get away from the village and focus on preparing our minds and hearts for the year ahead. We sewed patches on student shirts and bags, sewed our own uniforms, purchased student resources and made a drum box for our chapel mornings and assemblies, prepared the orientation schedule and made countless forms and documents to guide our work for the year. It was a busy few days. In addition we established a theme word for the year, “Glorify” a guiding memory verse (Matthew 5:16) and theme song and we took time to pray for our students and the materials we would share with them. As you prepare your child for school this year maybe you are washing and mending clothes, maybe you are buying them school resources, take a few minutes to pray for them and the school year before them. Pray for the teachers and the staff at your school at the school as well. We thank you for your prayers and support.
Deut 6:4-9 Hear, O Israel the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your should and with all your strength. These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Time them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
To see a few more pictures of our Teacher’s Retreat, click here!
