Footprints School is a school dedicated to raising the quality of education in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Established in 2007, the school has grown from just 10 students to over 430 students and has spread across 3 campuses, with students from Nursery to Primary Grade 5. We run a bilingual program, allowing students to develop competence in Khmer and English, which covers a core curriculum focused around the 4 disciplines of math, language arts, science and social studies. Computers, drama, art and PE are incorporated throughout our program of learning to achieve a more integrated approach to education.
Established in 2007, the school has grown from just 10 students to over 430 students and has spread across 3 campuses, with students from Nursery to Primary Grade 5. We run a bilingual program, allowing students to develop competence in Khmer and English, which covers a core curriculum focused around the 4 disciplines of math, language arts, science and social studies. Computers, drama, art and PE are incorporated throughout our program of learning to achieve a more integrated approach to education.
COMING UP AT FOOTPRINTSMay 14-15 - School closed for the King's birthday May 25 - Casual dress day May 31 - Capital and Admin fees are due for students returning for the 2012-2013 academic year June 1 - School closed for Children's Day June 18 - School closed for the Queen's birthday June 29 - Casual dress day July 16 - Report cards go home July 19 - Parent Teacher conference (half day) July 20 - Casual dress day July 24 - Last day of the school year, Final Showcase and kindergarten graduation (half day) August 6-24 - Summer school Open House in June- Come visit us!
In June Footprints School will open it's doors for visits from prospective parents. Please call our office to arrange an appointment. Visits are by appointment only. Open house dates are June 4th-8th at our main campus in Tumnub Teuk and from June 11th-15th for our second campus in Toul Kork.
Science Camp - Summer 2012
Science Camp, Footprints School's Summer School program, will run from August 6th- 24th. Each week will feature a different science theme. You can sign up in the office.
New Preschool Building in Tumnub Teuk!
Footprints is proud to announce the expansion of our preschool and nursery program to include a new building in Tumnub Teuk. The new building is only a short walk from our main campus! It is estimated to open in May 2012!
Display Contest
All of the classes in the school at our Tumnub Teuk location participated in a school display contest. All finished art work is being displayed outside our main office for parents to view. Stop by and check it out!
Well done on the showcases!
The week of Dec. 12-16th each class performed for parents in the end of term showcase. Well done students! We were impressed by singing, dancing, origami, plays and even a science fair! Thank you parents for attending!
Fire Safety Assembly
Our kindergarten students learned about fire safety from the Australian Firefighters International Relief and Education organization (AFIRE). Thank you AFIRE for visiting us and educating us about fire safety!
First Aid TrainingOur Teacher Assistants underwent First Aid Training from the Red Cross as part of their ongoing professional development. These are some of our Assistants who successfully completed the course.
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Now accepting enrollments for Nursery and Preschool for 2012-2013
Footprints School is now accepting enrollments for the next academic year for preschool 1 (students aged 3 years) and nursery (students aged 2-3 years). After May 31st Footprints will open enrollments in all other grades.
Child Protection Policy Training
On January 17th all the teachers at the Tumnub Teuk location participated in a Child Protection Policy Training. Well done teachers!
First Aid Training for Directors
On October 2, 2011 both Directors, Lisa Biasillo and Jon Herring, underwent a first aid and CPR training from the American Heart Association.
Casual Dress Day
The last Friday of every month students and staff are invited to wear street clothes and to leave their uniforms at home!
Khmer Dancing
Thank you to the students who danced for the Grand Opening. It was a beautiful display!
Grand Opening Ceremony
On September 17, 2011 Footprints School hosted a Grand Opening ceremony to honor the debut of their new building at the main campus in Tumnub Teuk. The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Dr. Pit Chamnan, the Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Thank you parents and staff for making the event so successful and memorable!
 Teacher training day!
Friday October 14th kicked off our monthly teacher training program. Each month our teachers will receive additional professional development to ensure our students receive the best education possible!
After school activities
Footprints is proud to announce the expansion of our after school activities to include Chinese, beginners Khmer, music class and piano tutoring! Please call or visit our office for more information or to sign your child up for as class.
Field trip to the National Museum
Grade 5 went on their first field trip of the year, visiting the National Museum, which related to their Unit of Study!
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