History Of ICHK In 100 Objects
In 2017 ICHK was named as one of Cambridge University’s 100 most innovative schools in the world.
In October 2018 the first of a series of kiln ovens was built at ICHK, as part of a special Deep Learning unit.
This kit was first designed in 2013 and has been the uniform worn by most senior Touch Rugby players at ICHK ever since.
This is a mosaic, made by Art Teacher Amy Thibeault in September 2018, of an alien from the video game ‘Space Invader’.
In 2016 ICHK Hong Lok Yuen began the process to be accredited as an innovative Forest School.
ICHK Secondary was opened in 2009, after Year 7 classes had run from ICHK Hong Lok Yuen for the previous two years.
One of the earliest pieces of artwork of the school dated at its foundation in 2009, depicts a student handprint on tile.
Bamboo creativity is one of the unique and creative study experiences which make up our Deep Learning programme.
This was one of the first batch of bicycles ever bought for our school cycling activity in 2011.
Nothing in school is innocent – everything carries meaning, sends a message and teaches a lesson.
This object was 3D printed at ICHK in June 2018 and I think it is the perfect object that represents two wonderful ICHK projects.
A ‘technology’ can be a new object, replete with flashing lights, a keyboard and a screen, but it doesn’t have to be.
It is said that music is the poetry of the soul, and it is an important part of the curriculum at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen.
Our Forest School outdoor classroom was completed in 2018 providing an amazing learning environment for our students.
Student voice has evolved and changed over time at ICHK, as the school has grown and matured.
The ancient art of glassblowing is one of the many diverse experiences offered to students through our pioneering Deep Learning programme.
ICHK is renowned for the strength of its community, and our events programme helps to connect our families, friends and alumni.
The ICHK story began in the early 1980s when a small group of parents joined together with a shared vision for a school
In 2019 ICHK Primary and Kindergarten was officially named a Forest School Leadership Centre, which is the highest level of recognition for Forest Schools.
ICHK’s first Head of Secondary was Roy White, who helped to set up the school and was at the helm from its opening in 2009 until 2016.
A spectacular mangrove ecosystem lies on the doorstep of our secondary school, enabling many wonderful opportunities for learning.
In 2019 our Year 6 football squad won the HKPSSA Boys Football Championships.
In 2020 ICHK became the first school in Hong Kong to graduate students with a Mastery Transcript.
Art plays an important part in the Kindergarten and Primary curriculum, and students are given regular opportunities to explore their creative talents.
In September 2020, the +1 Centre was officially opened at ICHK Secondary.
2020 was a school year like no other because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ICHK Secondary first opened its doors to students in 2009, marking the realisation of a dream by its three partner primary schools.
In the 1970s Hong Lok Yuen Estates was granted permission to build the estate, with a requirement to include a school of not less than 12 classrooms.
The very first classroom graffiti art appeared in Room C108, just a couple of years after ICHK opened.
In September 2018, Super Typhoon Mangkhut caused extensive damage and closed ICHK.
Work In Progress
Just the beginning…