Grade 10 Week Without Walls January 19-23, 2026

Dear Grade 10 Students and Parents,

Thank you to those who attended our WWW Information Night yesterday. We were pleased to share more about this year’s learning journey and the ways in which Week Without Walls supports student growth in responsibility, independence, community partnership, and the SSIS Core Values.

To prepare for WWW, we require three items from you:

1. Please read through all the information in this letter carefully
2. Complete the attached WWW Letter of Consent & Permission Form
3. Submit a copy of your child’s passport and visa page (for hotel registration)

Please turn in these items to the High School Office by Tuesday, December 9.

In this letter, you will find:

• Trip overview and itinerary
• Packing list
• Emergency contacts
• Medical and medication procedures
• Expectations for student conduct

Trip Overview - Tri An Lake / Hippo Farm

Week Without Walls provides Grade 10 students with an opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom and explore how their daily habits shape the well-being of communities and the environment. Through hands-on experiences at Tri An Lake and Hippo Farm, students will engage with the Grade 10 essential question:

“How might we design daily habits that sustain land and people?”

Throughout the week, students will explore themes of sustainability, food systems, wellness, and cultural understanding. These experiences support the development of key SSIS Core Values in authentic, real-world contexts. Students will work together in a range of structured activities that encourage collaboration, mindful decision-making, and personal responsibility. Because WWW is part of the SSIS learning program, all expectations that apply at school also apply off campus.

Please read each section of this letter carefully to understand the learning focus, expectations, and logistical details of the trip, and then complete and return the required forms.

GRADE 10 TRAVEL ITINERARY

Times are approximate and may be adjusted as needed.

Students should arrive at SSIS by 8:00 am on the morning of Monday, January 19
 

DEPARTURE: Monday, January 19

Students will travel by bus from SSIS.

• Departure from SSIS: approximately 8:20 am
• Arrival at Tri An Lake / Hippo Farm: approximately 10:30 am

RETURN: Friday, January 23

Students will depart the site at approximately 9:30 am and return to SSIS at approximately 12:00 pm.

Students who require transportation home should be picked up from SSIS at 12:00 pm. on Friday, January 23.

Packing List:

Here is the complete packing list. This list will also be shared with students during Advisory and sent to parents again closer to the trip.

Please note: 

• Students should not bring laptops or iPads.
• Students only need minimal VND for occasional snacks.
• All meals and program expenses are prepaid and covered by tuition.

Medical Information and Medications:

Please ensure that your child’s Magnus Health profile is fully updated with all medical needs, allergies, and dietary restrictions.

• All health and dietary concerns must be communicated by Friday, December 12, so our partner organization can make appropriate accommodations
• Two iSOS nurses will accompany all WWW trips, alongside trained AsiaMotions staff
• Students who take prescription medications must bring them in original packaging inside a labeled ziplock bag, with the prescription and parent declaration, per SSIS policy.

If you have questions about medical procedures, please contact:

Ms. Kerry Brint, Health Office Manager hsnurse@ssis.edu.vn

Communication and Emergency Contacts:

• If you need to reach your child during the trip, please contact:
• Ms. Thao, HS Office, hsoffice@ssis.edu.vn, 028 3622 0870 Ext. 33081
  Ms. Thao will notify the trip leader immediately.

Additional contacts:

• Dr. Jessica Maley, HS Week Without Walls Coordinator, jmaley@ssis.edu.vn
• Mr. Chad McGartlin, HS Associate Principal, cmcgartlin@ssis.edu.vn
• Mr. Daniel Smith, HS Principal, hsprincipal@ssis.edu.vn

Student Behavior and Conduct Expectations

During WWW, all SSIS expectations as stated in the HS Handbook apply, both on and off campus. 

Students are expected to:

• Submit all required forms on time
• Wear their SSIS HOUSE shirt (colored t-shirt) on travel days (the first and the last day of the trip).
• Participate fully and positively in all activities
• Follow the SSIS dress code, including for swimwear
• Act safely and appropriately at all times
• Respect SSIS leaders, AsiaMotions staff, and community partners
• Listen carefully and follow all instructions
• Use electronics only as agreed with trip leaders
• Care for the local environment (“take only pictures, leave only footsteps”)
• Be inclusive, kind, and supportive of others
• Communicate clearly with chaperones about concerns or needs
• Respect curfews and remain in assigned rooms
• Avoid all prohibited substances (alcohol, tobacco, drugs)
• Follow all safety protocols from SSIS staff, AsiaMotions facilitators, nurses, and site managers

If expectations are not followed:

1. Students will have an opportunity to discuss their actions with the trip leader.
2. If determined to be necessary, the HS Associate Principal, HS Principal, or Head of School will be contacted.
3. Parents may be required to pick up their child early (at the family’s expense).
4. School consequences may apply upon return to SSIS.

Please review and sign the Permission Form, and submit it along with a copy of your child’s passport and visa by Tuesday, December 9th.

We are excited for this year’s Week Without Walls experience and look forward to the meaningful learning, service, and connection it will create.  

In partnership,

Dr. Jessica Maley
High School Week Without Walls Coordinator