{"id":663,"date":"2025-06-18T21:15:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/herrington\/?page_id=663"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:20:49","slug":"parent-essential","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/herrington\/parent-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Essential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<h1 class=\"boc_heading icon_title icon_title_flex center   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #1e73be;\" ><span> Parent Essentials<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text_content_blur&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Everything you need to support your child\u2019s journey at Herrington.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h1 class=\"boc_heading h1_content al_left   inherit_weight\"  style=\"color: #1e73be;\" ><span>Key Dates<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text_content_blur&#8221;]Stay up to date with key academic dates, holidays, and school events throughout the year.<br \/>\nFrom the first day of school to term breaks, public holidays, and special events, our calendar helps families plan ahead with confidence. 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We are proud to attract highly qualified educators from around the world, each bringing a global perspective and a deep commitment to student success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;676&#8243; el_class=&#8221;thumbnail_teacher-staff&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div><h1 class=\"boc_heading icon_title icon_title_flex center   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #1e73be;\" ><span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div><div class=\"acc_holder content_drop  right_btns  \"><div class=\"acc_item\"><h4 class=\"accordion\"><span class=\"acc_control acc_is_open\"><\/span><span class=\"acc_heading\">How diverse is the faculty?<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"accordion_content\">Herrington International School is proud to have a highly diverse and international faculty, bringing together experienced educators from the UK, Europe, Asia, and Cambodia.<br \/>\nOur teachers come from different cultural and professional backgrounds, enriching the classroom with global perspectives while remaining deeply connected to local values and traditions.<\/p>\n<p>This diversity allows students to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Learn from internationally trained teachers<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience different teaching styles and viewpoints<br \/>\n\u2022 Develop cultural awareness and global citizenship<br \/>\n\u2022 Feel supported in a multicultural, inclusive environment<\/p>\n<p>All faculty members are carefully selected to meet British International standards and Cambodia MoEYS requirements, ensuring both academic excellence and cultural relevance.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"acc_holder content_drop  right_btns  \"><div class=\"acc_item\"><h4 class=\"accordion\"><span class=\"acc_control \"><\/span><span class=\"acc_heading\">Can my child buy snacks and meals at school?<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"accordion_content\">Yes. 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