Upcoming Dates at SIA: School Closure and Thanksgiving Day Celebration

School Closed on Monday, November 16

SIA will be closed on Monday, November 16, 2026, in line with the Phnom Penh Department of Education’s announcement on school closures during the 20th Francophonie Summit.

Cambodia is hosting the summit and related meetings in Phnom Penh from November 14 to 16. The closure is meant to reduce traffic congestion and support security arrangements for visiting international leaders and delegations.

Classes will resume as usual on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Thanksgiving Day Celebration on Thursday, November 19

Each year, SIA comes together to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, and this year’s event will take place on Thursday, November 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All parents who are able to attend are warmly invited to join us.

Thanksgiving Day is a time to reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of our gracious God, who continually works in our lives. As a Christian school community, we want to remember God’s blessings, give Him all the glory and praise, and model this way of life for our students as they learn to recognize, receive, and enjoy the countless blessings He pours out. We do this by celebrating the good and perfect gifts that come from above and by sharing what we have received with others.

The morning will include a time of worship and chapel, followed by teachers and students sharing personal testimonies of God’s goodness in their lives over the past year.

Community Potluck Lunch

The celebration will conclude with a community potluck lunch. Along with the food and drinks provided by the school, we invite SIA families to bring a dish or drink to share. For those new to the idea, a potluck is a meal where everyone brings something to enjoy together, and it’s a wonderful way to build fellowship as a school family.

If you plan to bring food or drinks, please let your child’s head teacher know so we can make sure everything is covered without too much of any one item.

We hope and pray this will be a special time for our students, families, and staff as we reflect a Christ-like community that always recognizes and gives glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Key Dates at a Glance

• Monday, November 16: School closed (Francophonie Summit)

• Tuesday, November 17: Classes resume

• Thursday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Thanksgiving Day celebration and potluck lunch