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Parent Voices

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Admissions Info

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Sports Kit Design Articles

ICHK students have been busy designing sports kits which they hope will be selected for use in school. One of the new Deep Learning units offered this year was ‘Sports Kit Design’, led by sports enthusiast Richard Barnes. Over their...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sports-kit-design

Memoirs of an ICHK Teacher Articles

Raymond Chan is Director of Creativity: Deep Learning and Head of PE.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/memoirs-of-an-ichk-teacher

Top Ten Tips for Teaching in a Crisis Articles

Douglas Kidd is Director of Out of Class and Experiential Education at ICHK. Introduction These ideas are offered as the result of our experience in International College Hong Kong, a private not-for-profit secondary school. Hong Kong...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/top-ten-tips-for-teaching-in-a-crisis

Beyond the Curriculum

Our Curriculum X Activities Programme.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/beyond

The good enough school and the good enough student Articles

The ‘good enough’ school is a primary school and not a secondary school; while the good enough student is a secondary student and not a primary student. Embedded in this only apparently gnomic statement is a vital lesson in how to...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-good-enough-school-and-the-good-enough-student

Our Story

At ICHK learning is at the heart of everything we do: students, staff, parents, collectively learning together.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/about

CIS Accreditation Articles

We are delighted that ICHK has been awarded International Re-Accreditation from the Council of International Schools.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cis-accreditation

The project of ICHK, in a nutshell. Articles

Cambridge Strategies, a research body associated with Cambridge University, included us in their Innovation 800 project, which celebrates 800 years of academic excellence at Cambridge and which identifies global leaders in the field of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-project-of-ichk-in-a-nutshell

Partnerships

ICHK is very proud of its strong educational partnerships.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/about/partnerships

Individual Differences and the Learning Environment Articles

Perhaps the most effective way of exploring how ICHK aligns with the fourth of OECD’s transversal conclusions is to step outside of the South East Asian educational environment for a moment and to invoke the principles that have...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/individual-differences-learning-environment

Sports Day Returns Articles

We are delighted that the ICHK sports day is to return after a long absence caused by the pandemic.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sports-day-returns

Ability, capacity and capability Articles

Ability, capacity and capability – the difference between them and why, in respect of all three, (most) schools ask and answer the wrong questions. Gathered in the school yard at the heart of the school campus are a class of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ability-capacity-and-capability

Wisdom and Schooling Articles

Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information? From “The Rock” by TS Eliot Reflect for a moment on this entry from Wikipedia: “Homo sapiens...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/wisdom-and-schooling

Sports Day Message Articles

Raymond Chan is Director of Creativity: Deep Learning and Head of PE at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sports-day-message

Sports Day Medals Articles

At ICHK, the annual sports day really is about so much more than winning. The event is aimed at drawing out and highlighting two values that our school holds to be vital, and which we try to develop in everything we do. Resilience is one...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sports-day-medals

Making school fit for its 21st century purpose Articles

Toby Newton is Head of School at ICHK. This was his greeting to the ICHK community in the Winter newsletter. The year started with the news that we have been included in Cambridge University’s list of the 100 most innovative schools...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/making-school-fit-for-its-21st-century-purpose

End of Term 3 Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

Let me start with a quote. This quote, I know, is one of Mr Parker’s favourites. It’s a good quote and, like pretty much any good quote, is the tip of an iceberg.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-3-assembly-and-awards-ceremony-address

Curriculum

Deep, meaningful learning occurs where the best possible teachers and passionate students meet as partners in education.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum

Escaping The Factory School Articles

There are a number of well-established, even taken-for granted, features of school structure and organisation that seriously hold back education, particularly at secondary level. In each case, they are quite clearly inadequate, even...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/escaping-the-factory-school

Why and how we promote sport at ICHK Articles

Toby Newton is Head of School at ICHK One of the advantages of being a small school is that all our students have a real opportunity to take part in the full range of sporting activities that a school has to offer. A good number of our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/why-and-how-we-promote-sport-at-ichk

Graduation Speech 2023 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Mikael Donnet, Charlotte Cheung and Ashley Wan

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech-2023

The ICHK Pin Articles

To provide a fitting education, one that equips students for what lies ahead, schools must remain constantly alert to changes in the world at large.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-pin

End of Term 1 Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

What a pleasure it is to be able to assemble once again in person to mark the end of a challenging but ultimately rewarding term.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-1-assembly-and-awards-ceremony-address

Scholarship Policy

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Charlotte Cheung Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/charlotte-cheung

Graduation Speech 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Karim Chong and Ben Ng

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech-2024

Why and how we promote sport at ICHK Articles

One of the advantages of being a small school is that all our students have a real opportunity to take part in the full range of sporting activities that a school has to offer.  A good number of our students will have been on teams...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/why-and-how-we-promote-sport-at-ichk-2

New Partnership Signed Articles

A new agreement has been signed with the primary partner schools of ICHK, ensuring the long term security of a through-train education for those with children of primary age. The new partnership guarantees places for students from ICHK...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/new-partnership-signed

Creating the conditions for long term success Articles

Sean McDermott is Deputy Head of School at ICHK

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/creating-the-conditions-for-long-term-success

Snow Sports Articles

Another hugely successful snow sports trip has been enjoyed by ICHK families. A group of students, parents and staff visited the stunning Shiga Kogen area in Japan during the Chinese New Year break. This unique community trip has gone...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/snow-sports

History of ICHK

A brief look into the history of our school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/about/history

Student Achievement, Adaptive Expertise and the 5+1 Model Articles

Since 2013, we have adopted what we call the 5+1 Model at ICHK. Based on the insights of five thinkers working in education and beyond, but taking its inspiration more widely, the 5+1 Model gives guidance to our teachers about how best...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/student-achievement-adaptive-expertise-and-the-51-model

Christmas Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

High on any list of the unhelpful things that people say about school must surely be the comment that the purpose of school is to prepare students for real life. This gives a fatally false impression and misunderstands the way that human...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/christmas-assembly-and-awards-ceremony-address

ICHK Sports Day Articles

The ICHK sports day returned at the end of term.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-sports-day

Outdoor Learning

ICHK is located in the beautiful New Territories, providing students with unrivalled opportunities for outdoor learning.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/outdoor-learning

Wellbeing & Community

At ICHK student well-being is at the very centre of school life.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/wellbeing-and-community

Snow Sports Trip Articles

Another amazing snow sports trip has been enjoyed by ICHK families. A group of students, parents and staff visited the stunning Shiga Kogen area in Japan over the Chinese New Year break. This unique community trip has gone from strength...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/snow-sports-trip

Angus Li Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/angus-li

My Perspective: Meeting Gary Liu — The CEO of the SCMP Articles

Moria Onuselogu is a Year 12 student

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/my-perspective-meeting-gary-liu-the-ceo-of-the-scmp

Academic Results

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/academic

School Painting Articles

ICHK Secondary is located at the site of the former Sha Tau Kok Government Secondary School. This painting is a reminder of our school’s history before ICHK existed. From research we know that the site was used as a local primary school,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/school-painting

Graduation Speech Articles

Brandon Lung’s Year 13 graduation speech

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech

End of Term 2 Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

The assembly at the end of Term 2 is always a bittersweet affair. I deliver it knowing that the next time I speak to the whole school community, some of the students who join us this afternoon will have moved on from ICHK Secondary.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-2-assembly-and-awards-ceremony-address

How a more rounded school experience leads to academic accomplishment Articles

It was a huge pleasure - and felt like a considerable step forward - to welcome Deep Learning back into our students' lives.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/how-a-more-rounded-school-experience-leads-to-academic-acc

Constraints: Beautiful and Otherwise Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity: Innovation and Teacher of Human Technologies at ICHK

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/constraints-beautiful-and-otherwise

End of Term 3 Assembly and Award Ceremony Address Articles

Welcome, one and all, to the end of year assembly 2022-23. 

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-3-assembly-and-award-ceremony-address

The Values of Character Education Articles

Raymond Chan is Head of PE and Activities at ICHK Although there has been renewed interest in Character Education within recent years, it is certainly nothing new.  Aristotle, a major influence on western education from over 2000 years...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/values-character-education

Human Technologies Expansion Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK’s pioneering Human Technologies curriculum is to be shared in Australia. Kirwan State High School in Queensland has adopted the programme after school leaders were so impressed by the insights it...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-expansion

Kelsie Bouttle Articles

Kelsie Bouttle spent seven years at ICHK, and has represented Hong Kong for rugby. She studied Medicine at the University of Queensland.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kelsie-bouttle

Yong Zhao Endorses ICHK Programme Articles

We are delighted to share an endorsement of ICHK’s innovative Free Learning programme by world renowned educationist Yong Zhao. He has written the foreword for the new book, Free Learning: A Student-Directed Pedagogy in Asia & Beyond,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/yong-zhao-endorses-ichk-programme

Sustainability at ICHK Articles

Jon Rees is Sustainability Coordinator at ICHK

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sustainability-at-ichk-by

Second Annual Science Fair - Head of School's Address Articles

Thank you parents, students and staff for attending our second annual Science Fair. My intention over the next five minutes or so is to explain briefly why I believe that this evening’s event is such a significant one in our school’s...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/second-annual-science-fair-head-of-schools-address

Solving the Rubik's Cube of School Articles

Kenny Ng's Year 13 valedictorian speech

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/solving-the-rubiks-cube-of-school

International Schools Survey Articles

We are delighted to report that ICHK has scored exceptionally well in the International Schools Survey 2016. Parents at 53 schools across Hong Kong were asked for their opinions and their overall satisfaction of International Schools....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/international-schools-survey

Snow Sports in Japan Articles

ICHK students, staff and families have enjoyed a wonderful snow sports excursion to Japan. A large group from school spent the Chinese New Year break in the stunning Shiga Kogen area, learning how to ski and snowboard, sampling new food...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/snow-sports-in-japan

End of Term 2 Assembly and Award Ceremony Address Articles

The assembly at the end of Term 2 is always a bittersweet affair. It is the final occasion on which we share a whole school event with our Year 13 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-2-assembly-and-award-ceremony-address

Charlotte Lam Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/charlotte-lam

Cambridge Strategies Articles

ICHK is delighted to be named one of Cambridge University’s 100 most innovative schools in the world. The prestigious University’s research wing, Cambridge Strategies, has included us in its 2017 list of pioneering global schools....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cambridge-strategies

ICHK Inspires Young Sporting Stars Articles

ICHK staff and students have been helping to inspire the next generation of sporting stars in Hong Kong. A team from school visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the territory’s centre of sporting excellence and home to Hong Kong’s...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-inspires-young-sporting-stars

The workplace is changing fast - this is how and why Articles

Sean McDermott is Deputy Head of School at ICHK and writes for The Future Learning Project One of the key reasons why The Future Learning Project exists is because of the gap between how rapidly the world is changing when compared with...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-workplace-is-changing-fast-this-is-how-and-why

Graduation Speech : Class of 2024 Articles

Let me begin by saying congratulations to the class of 2024. You’ve made it through, you’ve reached the end of the road - or this section of it, at least - and you stand on the threshold of whatever is to come, aka the rest of your lives.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech-class-of-2024

Innovation

ICHK is a community of innovation, which is attracting global attention for its cutting edge approaches to learning. Over recent years we have seen a rapid increase in international interest in our innovations, programmes and curricula.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation

The world of work changes. And schools? Articles

In a recent bulletin I linked to an article in Magenta, with the suggestion that: Those interested in understanding how our world is changing with the development of more sophisticated and pervasive digital technologies might find this...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-world-of-work-changes-and-schools

Vincent de Bont Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/vincent-de-bont

Rei Ishimizu Articles

Rei Ishimizu credits ICHK with preparing him for the challenges he has faced beyond school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/rei-ishimizu

Sport is a great metaphor for life which is why, we believe, it's an invaluable tool for education Articles

Raymond Chan is Director of Creativity: Deep Learning, Head of PE

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sport-is-a-great-metaphor-for-life-which-is-why-we-believe-it-s-an-invaluable-tool-for-education

Why not 50+1? Articles

In September 2015, ICHK Secondary adopted the 5+1 Model. As its name suggests, 5+1 is a way of conceptually modelling students in order to support them better as learners in the school environment. Again, as the name suggests, it has...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/why-not-501

Jonathan Yim Articles

Jonathan spent seven years at ICHK and attained a maximum IB score of 45 points.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/jonathan-yim

Caelan Hermans Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/caelan-hermans

Angela Chung Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/angela-chung

End of Term 1 Assembly and Award Ceremony Address Articles

Seasoned listeners are likely to recognise some of the themes that I am touching on. Indeed, hard-core fans might recall the material I am drawing on from previous Christmas assemblies, because, well, it’s Christmas, and proper...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-1-assembly-and-award-ceremony-address

End of Term Assembly and Award Ceremony Address Articles

Twelve months ago, as I stood behind this lectern, you might remember me saying that of the four whole-school assemblies that we stage each year, it is this one, at the end of Term 2, that is the most bittersweet by far.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-assembly-and-award-ceremony-address

Our Students

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/wellbeing-and-community/our-students

Graduation Assembly: Head of School's Address Articles

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2021. For students to have reached this point in their learning journey is always worthy of celebration – in case you haven’t noticed, you have left school! Yes, that’s it, you’re no longer...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-assembly-head-of-schools-address

ICHK Earth Week Articles

Jon Rees is Sustainability Coordinator and a Teacher of English and Theory of Knowledge at ICHK

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-earth-week

Accreditation & Recognition

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/about/accreditation-and-recognition

Physical Education

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/physical-education

PROJECT G Articles

Gemma Ball is a Year 9 student at ICHK. ICHK is a hidden gem of a school, tucked away near the border, and being so far away from the ruckus of Hong Kong Island, we have beautiful green trees and hills surrounding our school. As a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/project-g

Ellen Docherty-Fitzgerald Articles

Ellen spent four years at ICHK and says her time at the school has been invaluable in preparing her for the demands of university.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ellen-docherty-fitzgerald

Queenie Hon Articles

Queenie Hon studied Psychology at the University of Bath. She credits many of her achievements to the encouragement and environment she encountered at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/queenie-hon

Graduation Speech: Class of 2023 Articles

After a lifetime spent delving into the complexities of the human psyche, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was convinced of the reality of what he termed the collective unconscious. 

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech-class-of-2023

Free Learning

A pedagogical approach where students chart their own learning through a varied map of challenges and experiences.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/free-learning

Shredding school Articles

Ben Blain is Head of Year 7 and Teacher of Physical Education at ICHK Any parent who has sent their child on ICHK’s annual Snowsports trip will have become used to receiving the nightly email telling the story of each day. Among...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/shredding-school

ICHK inspires Mongolian School Articles

We are pleased to announce that ICHK secondary’s innovative curriculum is to be shared in Mongolia. Orchlon Cambridge International School is looking at adopting a number of our unique programmes, after school leaders were so impressed...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-inspires-mongolian-school

Can We Stop Software From Eating School? Articles

Ross Parker is Director of Technology and Assessment at ICHK In 2011, Marc Andreessen, venture capitalist and co-founder of the venerable Netscape, observed that “software is eating the world”. His observation was intended to reflect the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/can-we-stop-software-from-eating-school

End of Term Assembly: Head of School's Address Articles

A very good morning to you all – and welcome to this final assembly of Term 1, on the last school day of 2020. What a year it has been. How could I possibly bring the term to a close and speak to you about anything other than the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-term-assembly-head-of-schools-address

Third Annual Science Fair – Head of School’s Address Articles

Those of you with long and faultless memories may recall that last year I used the occasion of the Science Fair to reflect on the nature of tradition and to confirm what a privilege it was to be playing a part, if only a presiding one,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/third-annual-science-fair-head-of-schools-address

Ross Parker Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ross-parker

ICHK Shortlisted for Tes Award Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK has been shortlisted for the first ever Tes Awards for International Schools.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-shortlisted-for-tes-award

Mastery Transcript Awards Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK has awarded some of the very first Mastery Transcripts in the world. Year 13 students Eric Chen, Serena Cheung, Oscar Chow, Lore van Eetvelt, Katie Leung, Ivan Choy and Alvin Ng, have become our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mastery-transcript-awards

It’s not just about the winning Articles

Raymond Chan is Head of PE and Activities at ICHK Recently, as you may know, ICHK took part in a schools touch rugby tournament.  One of the girls jokingly pointed out that since we organised the event we could invite only teams that we...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/its-not-just-about-the-winning

Deep Learning Articles

ICHK’s pioneering Deep Learning is officially underway. After a successful pilot last term, students are now fully engaged in the study programme, which is aimed at encouraging independence, motivation, enjoyment and depth in learning....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning

Student Agency and Self-Empowerment Articles

I must have blinked. Surely it was only a moment ago that we were gathered here, to wish last year’s graduates the best of luck and bon voyage. They say it’s a function of getting older that time speeds up and years flash by. I remember...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/student-agency-and-self-empowerment

Cambridge Strategies Book Articles

In 2017 ICHK was named as one of Cambridge University’s 100 most innovative schools in the world. The prestigious University’s research wing, Cambridge Strategies, included us in its list of pioneering global schools. Profiles of the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cambridge-strategies-book

A special farewell Articles

A very special ceremony was held at school, as we said goodbye to our Year 13 students. The traditional farewell assembly included sibling speeches, the presentation of awards and a look back at their time in ICHK. Head of School Toby...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-special-farewell

Plastic Pollution Campaign Articles

We are proud to announce a major drive against plastic pollution at our school. From next term, we are aiming to completely cut out all single use plastics, as we raise awareness of sustainable living at our primary school. It follows a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/plastic-pollution-campaign

ICHK becomes a pilot Mastery Transcript school Articles

The Mastery Transcript journey is underway for our senior students, with ICHK one of only five schools in the world to offer the qualification. We are very proud to unveil the new curriculum strand, as we push forward the boundaries of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-becomes-a-pilot-mastery-transcript-school

Sanika Kulkarni Articles

Sanika Kulkarni says the wealth of experiences she was exposed to at ICHK have given her the confidence to embrace new challenges.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sanika-kulkarni

Year 9 Goal Setting Articles

Year 9 students have been setting goals to ensure they thrive during the new school year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-9-goal-setting

Cherie Chan Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cherie-chan

Round 4 of Deep Learning Articles

An amazing round of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/round-4-of-deep-learning

What is school for? Articles

Victoria Lee is Head of English at ICHK What is school for? This is a question that became a focus point for a Year 7 English group this Thursday. It wasn’t part of the plan, but sometimes some of the most interesting and memorable...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/what-is-school-for

Complexity for school, and life Articles

When I came to compose this speech, I found myself drawn back to the entry that I had recently written for this year’s Yearbook. I realise that, at the moment, my thinking is being dominated by the significance of complexity for school...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/complexity-for-school-and-life

The real world that is school Articles

We all have some bad habits – and one of mine is using a turn of phrase which I don’t much like, but which, despite that, I sometimes find tripping off my tongue. That’s the problem with cliches – they take on a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-real-world-that-is-school

Ignorance and Want: How they can be combated by a reconfiguration of school Articles

As a child, I did what I imagine many children do at Christmas or during similar festivals that come to represent an opportunity for magic in their lives. I invented traditions. Tradition is a marvelous technology for intensifying...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ignorance-and-want-how-they-can-be-combated-by-a-reconfiguration-of-schoo

Transitioning into Secondary School Articles

Year 7 students have begun their training to become ‘happy, confident, intelligent warriors’, as part of their Transitions course.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/transitioning-into-secondary-school

A Human Technologies Insight into U14 Girls Football Articles

Jon Rees, along with his other roles at ICHK, coaches the U14 girls football team.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-human-technologies-insight-into-u14-girls-football

Information Technology

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/information-technology

Human Technologies Venn Diagram Articles

A ‘technology’ can be a new object, replete with flashing lights, a keyboard and a screen, but it doesn’t have to be. At ICHK the definition of ‘technology’ is broader and deeper than that. While tangible technologies (e.g.The iPhone X,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-venn-diagram

The Role of Emotions in Learning Articles

The third transversal conclusion drawn by the OECD speaks directly to the wealth of research that confirms that learning results from the dynamic interplay of emotions and cognition. Indeed, to one extent or another, emotions are always...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/role-emotions-learning

Climbing Success Articles

ICHK students are celebrating success in a climbing league against other Hong Kong schools. Thirteen students from the secondary school took part in the first round of the mini league this week, competing against six other international...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/climbing-success

The art of growing up Articles

Ross Parker is Director of Technology, Pedagogy & Assessment at ICHK The process of becoming an adult is one of life’s main preoccupations: it takes a long time, and requires the investment of a considerable amount of personal,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-art-of-growing-up

Deep Learning Articles

An amazing day of Deep Learning was enjoyed this week, before the programme was cut short by the weather. Students began their studies into a range of creative units, with Year 7s continuing their PERMA unit, focusing on wellbeing and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-6

The ICHK Logo Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-logo

Health and Enrichment and Flow Articles

Toby Newton is Head of School and Ross Parker is Director of Technology and Assessment at ICHK

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/health-and-enrichment-and-flow

Touch Rugby Champions Articles

ICHK was named overall grand champion for the second year running and for the fourth time in the school's history at the HK Schools Touch Championships.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-champions

Felix Olesen Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/felix-olesen

Deep Learning at ICHK Articles

Ray Chan is Head of PE, Activities & Deep Learning at ICHK As I reflect upon the year, my mind naturally tends towards the Deep Learning programme that we have initiated this year.  As the coordinator of this programme, I feel...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-at-ichk

Guiding Statements

At ICHK learning is at the heart of everything we do: students, teachers, administrators, leaders, individually and collectively learning together.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/about/guiding-statements

School Rules Articles

The school “rules” at ICHK Secondary are simple – work hard and be nice. These five words are at the heart of everything we do, with all students encouraged to work hard at being who they want to be. This approach links to...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/school-rules

Connect & Recharge Articles

Our younger students have been welcomed into school for our first Connect & Recharge sessions. Students from Years 7-9 joined us for morning sessions, reconnecting with their friends and enjoying a range of energising outdoor...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/connect-recharge

Katrina Cranfield Articles

Katrina Cranfield spent seven years at ICHK and says the school was transformative for her.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/katrina-cranfield

A Growth Mindset and why it is chosen for special focus and reward at ICHK Articles

As we approach the end of term, teachers are once again being invited to nominate their candidates for our three termly awards: Growth Mindset, Courage in the Learning Zone, and Support of Peers.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-growth-mindset-and-why-it-is-chosen-for-special-focus-and-reward-at-ichk

Scarlette Leung Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/scarlette-leung

Liam Greenall Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/liam-greenall

Transitions

The ICHK Transitions course is an innovative programme which supports Year 7 students with their move to secondary school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/transitions

Sustainability

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/wellbeing-and-community/sustainability

The Legacy Challenge Award Articles

Brendan Lee is a Year 6 Teacher at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, and runs the Legacy Challenge Award. “It is time to make your mark. Your contribution. It is time to leave a legacy. Your legacy. It’s your time.” James Kerr The Legacy Challenge...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-legacy-challenge-award

Award Certificate Articles

Nothing in school is innocent – everything carries meaning, sends a message and teaches a lesson. The ways in which we talk to each other on a day to day basis, the frames of mind we bring to transactions, the attitudes we adopt to...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/award-certificate

Bioblitz Challenge Articles

The spectacular surroundings of our secondary school became our classroom, as students took part in the Inter-school City Nature Challenge. Groups from across the school explored the nearby mangrove systems to identify and take photos of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/bioblitz-challenge

Plastic Free ICHK Articles

We are proud to announce that ICHK is competing for a prestigious Hong Kong Green School Award. We are bidding for this year’s ‘NO Disposables Campus Award,’ after a major drive to reduce plastics at school this term. Vending machines...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/plastic-free-ichk

The Shift from Student to Staff Member Articles

Harry Merrett is an ICT Assistant at ICHK As you go through secondary school, people are going to start telling you about a magical place called university. This applies doubly if you don’t like school very much. They’ll tell you it’s...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-shift-from-student-to-staff-member

Roy White's Farewell Gift Articles

ICHK Secondary’s first Head of School was Roy White, who helped to set up the school and was at the helm from its opening in 2009 until 2016. He was one of a small number of educators given the opportunity to open a new school and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/roy-whites-farewell-gift

Amazing Artwork at ICHK Articles

Amazing new artworks have been completed at our secondary school. The art team continues to grow every year, and a team of 16 dedicated and creative students spent CAS+ Week transforming different areas of the school. They created three...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/amazing-artwork-at-ichk

Re-framing grief and growing through loss Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity and Human Technologies Teacher at ICHK School counsellor Christy Tsui and I recently had the opportunity to work with the London-based, co-creative collective weglimpse.co. a voluntary group of media...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/re-framing-grief-and-growing-through-loss

Opening Ceremony Invitation Articles

ICHK Secondary first opened its doors to students in 2009, marking the realisation of a dream by its three partner primary schools. For the previous two years, Year 7 classes had been run from our partner primary ICHK Hong Lok Yuen....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/opening-ceremony-invitation

Easter Assembly Address Articles

Last week I was chatting with a friend about a job interview he had recently been through after applying for a senior position at an international school in eastern Europe. For some employers, job interviews are subject to a kind of arms...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/easter-assembly-address

Sandbag Articles

A huge stock of sandbags was purchased at school in 2019, to defend against the kind of devastation caused by Super Typhoon Mangkhut the previous year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sandbag

Graduation Speech: Class of 2022 Articles

Class of 2022, I am genuinely delighted to be able to join you for this occasion.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech-class-of-2022

Year 11 Address Articles

Year 11 students of 2022, I would like to start by saying how delighted I am to be here this evening. From the day you joined ICHK, way back in the dim and distant days of 2017, you have been a truly outstanding group of learners.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-11-address

Singapore Touch Rugby Tour 2018 Articles

Charmaine Pilard and Rochelle Lok are Year 9 students

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/singapore-touch-rugby-tour-2018

Sustainability Projects Articles

A series of projects to help the planet is gathering pace at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sustainability-projects

The Little Museum of the World Articles

Two of our Human Technologies teachers were very lucky to be invited to preview 'The Little History of the World'.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-little-museum-of-the-world

Enrichment & Flow

An ICHK innovation, designed to help students discover more about themselves as learners.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/enrichment-and-flow

Learning on the slopes Articles

A hugely successful ski trip has been enjoyed by ICHK families . A group of students, parents and staff visited Shiga Kogen, near Nagano in Japan. They enjoyed winter sports, as well as cultural excursions and the opportunities to enjoy...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/learning-on-the-slopes

Social Career Project Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK has been chosen to pilot an innovative volunteer project. The secondary is one of just six Hong Kong international schools to be running the Social Career.org programme. This is a pioneering...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/social-career-project

Rite of Passage into the Upper School Articles

An important rite of passage has been marked by Year 9 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/rite-of-passage-into-the-upper-school

Bamboo Creativity Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity and Head of Human Technologies at ICHK A few years ago I visited The Green School in Bali. In educational terms it is an almost-mythical ‘Shangri-la’ of a school – the world’s...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/bamboo-creativity

Grand Champions Articles

ICHK is celebrating reclaiming the Grand Champions touch rugby title.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/grand-champions

ICHK EcoWarriors Articles

We are very proud to present our new EcoWarriors.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-ecowarriers

Human Technologies

Developed at ICHK, Human Technologies offers students a toolkit for becoming better human beings in an ever-changing world.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/human-technologies

5+1 Model

The 5+1 Model, lies at the heart of learning innovation at ICHK. The sections below outline the different elements of the model.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/5-plus-1

The Key Is Motivation Articles

Ross Parker is Technology Director, and teachs ICT, at ICHK HLY & Secondary. For those of us who received our formal education in the last millennium, we will most likely recall learning that was highly structured and prescribed....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-key-is-motivation

Exchange programme success Articles

Another successful exchange programme has been hosted at ICHK. We have been delighted to welcome students from Nengren Middle School in Jiangsu Province to our school this past week. The focus has been on language immersion and cultural...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exchange-programme-success

Horse riding success Articles

ICHK’s horse riders are celebrating success in the Inter-School Equestrian Challenge. The school was placed second overall in the lower division of the prestigious horse riding competition. Our accomplished riders won first and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/horse-riding-success

Inspiring Teachers Articles

ICHK teachers are being featured in a worldwide round-up of inspiring educators from around the world. Juliette Perchais visited the school, as part of a 10 month around-the-world trip to meet and learn from passionate teachers. The 29...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/inspiring-teachers

Christmas celebrations Articles

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at ICHK. Celebrations are well underway at both schools. A week of festive concerts is being staged at the kindergarten and primary school, including a community celebration in the Hong Lok...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/christmas-celebrations-2

Operation Santa Claus recognises SRC Articles

ICHK’s Student Representative Council is being officially recognised by one of Hong Kong’s longest running charity drives. Students from the secondary school have been invited to attend the Operation Santa Claus closing ceremony and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/operation-santa-claus-recognises-src

Exchange Programme Articles

Another hugely successful exchange programme has just come to an end at ICHK. We have been delighted to host a group of students from Nengren Middle School in Jiangsu Province to our secondary school over the past week. A packed...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exchange-programme

Drama Festival Success Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK secondary has swept the board once again at the prestigious Hong Kong School Drama Festival. The results of this year’s festival have just been announced and we won in all the following categories:...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/drama-festival-success

Tree Bathing: a human technology Articles

One of the advantages of ICHK’s Human Technologies approach is that it finds a proper place in school for many activities that the mainstream curriculum neglects or ignores. HT suggests that we can support our growth and sense of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tree-bathing-a-human-technology

Egrets Touch Vest Articles

This kit was first designed in 2013 in conjunction with the student players and has been the uniform worn by most senior Touch Rugby players at ICHK ever since. The Egret was suggested as a mascot due to the many Egrets that can be...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/egrets-touch-vest

“Yes, but what are they learning?” Articles

Occupy a ‘leadership’ position long enough, particularly when working within a relatively high-powered team, and you’ll be asked to undergo some sort of psychometric testing. These come in many guises, so you might find it’s DiSC,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/yes-but-what-are-they-learning

ICHK Attracts Record Numbers Articles

We are pleased to announce that ICHK will have four forms of entry at Year 7 for the first time next year. Interest in our school continues to grow, with strong support from our three primary partners and burgeoning numbers from other...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-attracts-record-numbers

ICHK to host Hispanic Culture Festival Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK is to host Hong Kong’s biggest annual Hispanic event. The prestigious Hispanic Culture Festival will be staged at school on March 23. Students from schools across Hong Kong will join together to...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-to-host-hispanic-culture-festival

Another memorable day at ICHK Articles

A fantastic day was enjoyed with the House Basketball tournament and school dance. The entire school moved out into the front courts to compete, support and cheer to their hearts’ content. The tournament was the biggest and best...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/another-memorable-day-at-ichk

ICHK Secondary Celebrates 10 Years Articles

Ten years ago today was a very special day in the ICHK story. October 28, 2009 marked the official opening ceremony of our secondary school. It was the culmination of a huge amount of work by a group of visionaries, who overcame the many...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-secondary-celebrates-10-years

Deep Learning Showcase Articles

ICHK’s pioneering Deep Learning programme is to be showcased at a flagship educational conference. Director of Creativity: Deep Learning and Head of PE Raymond Chan will be presenting at the 21CLHK/GELS online conference. He will be...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-showcase

Growth of the Mastery Transcript Articles

We are very pleased to share news about the global growth of the Mastery Transcript over the past year. Eleven schools sent Mastery Transcripts to college admission offices in 2020-2021, and more than 160 colleges have offered admission...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/growth-of-the-mastery-transcript

Chinese Debate Team Articles

ICHK students have taken part in a Chinese debating league for the first time. A team participated in the Intercollegiate League which was hosted by UWC Li Po Chun. This is an online inter-school Chinese debating competition and students...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chinese-debate-team

Deep Learning Studies Articles

Another amazing two days of Deep Learning have been enjoyed, after last month’s programme was cut short by bad weather. Students completed their studies into a range of creative units, including food and culture, pottery, climbing,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-studies

Harry Laidler Articles

Harry spent three years at ICHK before relocating to the UK. He is currently studying at Sedbergh School.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/harry-laidler

Moria Onuselogu Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/moria-onuselogu

Approaches to Learning Articles

Relationships are the cornerstone of performance at school. They will look different in every instance, because, as we well know from daily experience, the ‘chemistry’ between individuals is always subject to many diverse...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/approaches-to-learning

Farewell Simon Articles

A farewell was said to one of ICHK’s founding members, who ended his term on the Board of Governors.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/farewell-simon

Tensho Miyoshi Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tensho-miyoshi

Cross Country Articles

Well done to the ICHK students who took part in the schools cross country mini-meet.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cross-country

Wildlife Work Articles

Students have been working to improve the school garden and support more wildlife.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/wildlife-work

Sean McDermott Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sean-mcdermott

Raymond Chan Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/raymond-chan

TASS Charter Articles

We are very pleased to announce that ICHK has officially joined The Alliance of Sustainable Schools.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tass-charter

Lost at Sea Production Articles

ICHK’s award-winning drama team has worked its magic again, leaving audiences spellbound with its amazing production of ‘Lost at Sea’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/lost-at-sea-production

Global Conference Articles

ICHK’s Director of Upper School and IB Coordinator Flora Lai presented at the IB Global Conference in Korea.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/global-conference

ICHK Pin Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-pin

The TASS Charter Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-tass-charter

Year 9's Rite of Passage Articles

Kirstyn Lowe is Head of Year 9 and Teacher of Mathematics at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-9-s-rite-of-passage

International maths challenge Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK students who competed in the prestigious South East Asian Mathematics Competition in Jakarta last weekend. Katie Leung, Ivan Choy, Harry Cai, Evita Chan, Gabriel Nelson and Gemma Ball joined hundreds of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/international-maths-challenge

The ICHK School Media Team Articles

We are delighted to unveil ICHK’s first ever School Media Team.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-school-media-team

IB Psychology Articles

Year 12 Psychology students have been learning about the brain as part of their IB studies.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-psychology

Year 12 Psychology Studies Articles

Year 12 Psychology students have been using the library to investigate how books portray cultural norms for gender.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-12-psychology-studies

Sporting Success Articles

Students have been celebrating sporting success this week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sporting-success

INNOVATION ATTRACTS GLOBAL TEAM Articles

ICHK’s innovative work has come under the spotlight of a global search team, tasked with creating an education blueprint for future generations. A group from Ednovators visited the secondary school, to find out more about the curriculum...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/innovation-attracts-global-team

The ICHK Diploma Articles

The inaugural ICHK Diploma was awarded to Isaac Wan and led to his acceptance at the University of Vancouver. Isaac’s is a true success story, and his journey represents exactly what ICHK stands for as a school. Isaac left ICHK after...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-diploma

University Offers Articles

University offers are arriving for our Year 13 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/university-offers

Deep Learning Returns Articles

A very memorable three days of Deep Learning have been experienced by students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-returns

Touch Rugby Tournament Articles

The ICHK Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-tournament

Amanda Luk Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/amanda-luk

The ICHK Production Returns Articles

We are delighted that ICHK’s annual school production is making a return.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-production-returns

The Happening Articles

Year 7 students enjoyed a wonderful event at school, aimed at uniting them as a community of learners.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-happening

School Garden and Nature Trail Articles

Work is underway to develop the school garden and nature trail into a sustainable ecosystem.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/school-garden-and-nature-trail

Our Teachers

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” – Albert Einstein

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/wellbeing-and-community/our-teachers

The Complexity of Learning Articles

As part of my role as Head of School, I intend to get into the habit of writing occasional but regular blogs that provide the community with a chance to connect with the thinking behind the ways in which we approach schooling at ICHK....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-complexity-of-learning

Language Festival Success Articles

ICHK is celebrating after being named ‘Best School Overall’ at the Super-language Recitation Competition for the fourth year in a row. Students once again achieved an amazing haul of awards at the prestigious event. They won six...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/language-festival-success

Xi'an Cultural Trip Articles

Primary school students have experienced the spectacular surroundings of historical Xi-an this week. The school’s annual study visit to China has just come to an end, with a packed itinerary which has included many sites of cultural...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/xian-cultural-trip

Touch Rugby Grand Champions Articles

ICHK is celebrating reclaiming the Grand Champions touch rugby title. We overcame our great rivals Canadian International School at the Touch Rugby Tournament, winning 19 points to 12. At ICHK success is not simply measured by medals and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-grand-champions

Handprint Tile Articles

One of the earliest pieces of artwork of the school dated at its foundation in 2009. It is situated at one of the exits to the hall and consists of handprints of the staff and students who were involved in the transition of the school...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/handprint-tile

CAS+ Week Articles

Secondary students have experienced an amazing range of CAS+ Week challenges . Students across the school have stepped out of the classroom, and pushed outside of their comfort zones. They have camped in some of the most glorious weather...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cas-week

Operation Santa Award Articles

ICHK was proud to accept the Operation Santa Claus Most Creative School Award. Our Student Representative Council was officially recognised by the long running charity drive for its Christmas fundraising drive. Students organised a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/operation-santa-award

Year 6 Rite of Passage Articles

Raymond Chan is Director of Creativity: Deep Learning, Head of PE & Activities at ICHK. Following on from Ross Parker’s previous post on the Art of Growing Up, I am pleased to report that The Making of Men and the work of Dr...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-6-rite-of-passage

Rite of Passage Articles

A wonderful rite of passage has been marked by Year 6 students. They completed a 20km hike from primary to secondary, camping overnight, before being applauded into the afternoon assembly at our secondary school. It was a symbolic...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/rite-of-passage

Corridor Artwork Articles

Amazing new artworks have transformed one of our school corridors into a celebration of literature and film. Book cover designs and film posters have been painted all the way along the first floor corridor in C block. The ‘English...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/corridor-artwork

Spirit Week at ICHK Articles

A hugely successful Spirit Week has been celebrated at school. The annual event, organised by the Student Representative Council, included a series of activities including Make your Mark Monday, Tree-Trunk Tuesday, Water Wednesday,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spirit-week-at-ichk

The +1 Centre Articles

A milestone has been marked at ICHK with the opening of the +1 Centre. This specialist centre for students with pronounced educational needs has been developed over the summer. Its opening represents the culmination of ICHK’s commitment...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-1-centre

The Mastery Transcript Articles

In 2020 ICHK became the first school in Hong Kong, and one of only five worldwide to graduate students with a Mastery Transcript. This was a major development, placing ICHK in a global group of progressive, pioneering schools, dedicated...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-mastery-transcript

Environment Inspires Students Articles

Our creative Year 8s have been using the local environment to help them with their studies of war poetry. Students visited the Luk Keng war bunkers near our school as part of their English lessons. They were able to spend time thinking...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/environment-inspires-students

Learning through observation and pitching in Articles

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the power of habit in our lives, and the difficulty we face in trying to change habits once they have become firmly embedded in thought and action. Picking up good habits and dropping bad ones should...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/learning-through-observation-and-pitching-in

Julius Wu Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/julius-wu

Mural Articles

During Deep Learning + Week in 2021, a group of creative students completed an amazing mural at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mural

A Symbolic Journey to ICHK Articles

A wonderful rite of passage was marked by a group of Year 6 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-symbolic-journey-to-ichk

Year 10 Rite of Passage Articles

A memorable rite of passage has been marked by Year 10 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-10-rite-of-passage

Recycling at ICHK Articles

A new recycling drive at school is proving a huge success.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/recycling-at-ichk

Sustainability News Articles

We are very pleased to announce that ICHK is to join The Alliance of Sustainable Schools.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sustainability-news

IB Review Articles

ICHK has been commended for its strong commitment to an IB education, as part of a five year review process.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-review

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/nicolas-arriaga

Sammi Chan Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sammi-chan

Emma Kent-Jones Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/emma-kent-jones

Kathryn Lung Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kathryn-lung

Jenny Wu Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/jenny-wu

Alex Hall Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/alex-hall

DL 5 Articles

Another amazing round of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/dl-5

ICHK Named in New Book Articles

We are very pleased that ICHK has been named in a recent book by an eminent professor of education.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-named-in-new-book

Volleyball Triple Champions Articles

Our U14 Volleyball boys won their championship this week, joining the U16s and U20s in a triple victory.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/volleyball-triple-champions

Successful Exchange Articles

A very successful exchange visit has been completed.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/successful-exchange

Guy Claxton Book Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/guy-claxton-book

Graduation Speeches 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Saki Takano and Jodi Fu

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speeches-2024

Human Technologies at ICHK Articles

The second of the OECD’s “transversal conclusions” resonates so strongly with our approaches to education at ICHK that I would like to continue to explore it here in this second part of this piece. In the first part, I...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-ichk

Deep Learning at ICHK Articles

Another amazing two days of Deep Learning have been enjoyed by students. The launch of this term’s programme saw students engaged in a yet another incredible range of new and creative study units. Our students began their explorations of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-at-ichk-2

Year 9 Consultancy Articles

ICT students are acting as real life consultants under a pioneering new study unit. Year 9 students are turning their classroom learning into real world experience, by pitching their ICT skills to a client looking to make better use of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/154-2

History of ICHK in 100 Objects Categories

https://www.ichk.edu.hk

The Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Media)

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/expressive-arts

Science Fair Articles

A wonderful showcase of learning has been celebrated at ICHK’s annual science fair. More than 200 guests joined us for an evening of inspirational exhibitions and activities all around the school. Students demonstrated highly innovative...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/science-fair

Kingston Chinese Programme Articles

We are delighted to officially announce our new Kingston Chinese Programme. This innovative and unique new curriculum will be launched next year, providing an additional pathway to our existing languages programme. It is being generously...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kingston-chinese-programme

Football Marshalls Articles

ICHK students have been supporting a primary football tournament.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/football-marshalls

Lost at Sea Articles

Rehearsals are well underway for this month’s school production.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/lost-at-sea

Working with Us

A rewarding career in an innovative school starts here.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/join/working-with-us

Active Engagement and the Curriculum Articles

In their review of the lessons that should be drawn from latest research in the learning sciences, the OECD list seven “transversal” conclusions that, they insist, should be the hallmark of the 21st century learning environment, but...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/active-engagement-and-the-curriculum

Equestrian Success Articles

Our young horse riders are celebrating success in the Inter-school Equestrian Challenge. Students from ICHK Secondary have won their way into the finals of the prestigious horse riding competition. They scored high places in dressage and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/equestrian-success

SOCO summer camp Articles

SOCO students enjoyed a fun-filled summer camp at ICHK this weekend. More than 25 students from the Society for Community Organisation visited us for a day of activities on Saturday. Students from our secondary and primary schools joined...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/soco-summer-camp

Spirit Week Articles

A hugely successful Spirit Week has been celebrated at the secondary school. The annual event, organised by the Student Representative Council, included a series of activities including Lazy Day, Twin Day, Dynasty Wars, Character Day and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spirit-week-2

Amazing CAS Week Articles

Secondary students have returned to school stronger, more resilient and more confident after an extraordinary CAS Week. The past week has been a time of incredible growth, with students working together to achieve physical challenges,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/amazing-cas-week-2

Building resilience Articles

How do you teach resilience is a question we often hear from parents? At ICHK, students are carefully prepared for challenges that will push them out of their comfort zones and test their resolve. These challenges may be in a sporting...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/building-resilience

Global showcase for ICHK Articles

Innovations from ICHK are being showcased globally. Members of the secondary school leadership team have been invited to conferences in India, Macau, Portugal, Singapore and Germany this term. Our pioneering Human Technologies programme...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/2775-2

Human Technologies and Sustainability Articles

Human Technologies students have been constructing water filter prototypes, as ICHK looks to harness rain water to become a more sustainable school. Our innovative HT curriculum is one of the programmes which led to recognition from...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-and-sustainability

University Destinations Articles

ICHK graduates are preparing to take up places at prestigious universities around the world. Our cohort will be studying Medicine, Economics, Theatre, Marine Engineering, Chemistry, Psychology, History, Biomedical Science and a range of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/university-destinations

Students help community Articles

ICHK students have been giving back to the community, helping with a huge post-typhoon clean up. They spent time in our school’s neighbouring village Wu Shek Kok and its temple area, clearing debris and mess caused by Super Typhoon...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-help-community

How a Growth Mindset Helped to conquer the sport of polo Articles

Jon Rees is a teacher of English, Human Technologies and Theory of Knowledge at ICHK In the last 11 months, Jon Rees took up the challenge of learning to ride a horse so that he could participate in the first ever Hong Kong Polo...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/how-a-growth-mindset-helped-to-conquer-the-sport-of-polo

Volleyball Champions Articles

Our volleyball players are celebrating an incredible week. Our U16 Boys Volleyball players were named champions in the ISSFHK League. They beat Australian International School 2-0 and then the host team Singapore International School...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/volleyball-champions

SRC T-Shirt Articles

Student voice has evolved and changed at ICHK as the school has grown and matured.  The student government, the SRC, now operates with its own multi-year level form group of 12 students, each holding executive positions. These positions...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/src-t-shirt

What Does ICHK Stand For? Articles

Jamie Holden is a Teacher of Mathematics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator at ICHK I had just completed a PSHE session with my Year 7 form group and the outcome was too powerful not to share. We had been asked ito share a message with our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/what-does-ichk-stand-for

Outdoor Leadership Awards Articles

We are delighted to award ICHK’s inaugural Outdoor Leadership Certificates. This exciting initiative has been developed at school over the past year and recognises students for their outstanding work in outdoor education. We are pushing...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leadership-awards

ICHK Family Camp Articles

A wonderful ICHK camp has been held, with new friendships forged between our families from primary and secondary school. The camp was held in the beautiful surroundings of our secondary school, and was a memorable occasion with children...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-family-camp

Basketball Champions Honoured Articles

Our gold medal winning basketball players have been honoured in front of the school. Our U16 players were recently crowned champions in the ISSFHK League. We were pleased to recognise their fantastic achievement in a whole school...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/basketball-champions-honoured

Induction to Year 7 Articles

A very successful Induction Programme has been completed by our new students. Our new Year 7s proved to be great listeners, patient with one another and growth orientated. The programme offered the perfect opportunity for our Year 7 ...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/induction-to-year-7

GCSE Success Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK students are once again celebrating some truly outstanding IGCSE results. A total of 41.3% of the grades awarded to our students were at A* or A, results in line with the highest achieving schools...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/gcse-success

Outdoor Leadership at ICHK Articles

We are looking forward to launching Level 2 of our pioneering Outdoor Leadership Award this year. This unique initiative has been developed at school over the past eighteen months and recognises students for their outstanding work in...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leadership-at-ichk

SoCO Camp at ICHK Articles

SoCO students enjoyed an amazing summer camp at school, experiencing an intense and captivating 24 hour insight into everything that makes ICHK unique. Students from the Society for Community Organisation visited us for a packed schedule...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/soco-camp-at-ichk-2

Touch Rugby Coaching Articles

Senior students are delivering a touch rugby coaching programme at ICHK Primary. The Saturday morning classes are open to students in years 4-6, and are aimed at developing their sporting skills before they take up the sport at our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-coaching

Christmas Market Articles

A wonderful day was held at school as our families and friends joined together for the ICHK Christmas market. Our primary school was the setting for the festive gathering, with stalls, delicious food and drink, Christmas music and movies...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/christmas-market

Art Collaboration Articles

Secondary students visited ICHK Primary for the first of a series of art collaborations. A group of Year 7 students visited to find out more about indigo dyeing. A naturally fermented indigo vat has been developed at school in recent...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/art-collaboration

Lung Shan Tunnel Articles

Whilst arguably not a school ‘object’, the Lung Shan Tunnel has played its part in the story of ICHK. The longest road tunnel in Hong Kong opened in 2019, significantly reducing the travel times between our two campuses. The 4.8km tunnel...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/lung-shan-tunnel

Mangrove Articles

A spectacular mangrove ecosystem lies on the doorstep of our secondary school, enabling many wonderful opportunities for learning. Science students regularly walk out to the beautiful Nam Chung Valley, where they are able to explore the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mangrove

ICHK's Class of 2020 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2020. Our Year 13 students celebrated the end of their school journey with a special graduation ceremony at school. They are now preparing to take up places at prestigious universities across...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichks-class-of-2020

Preparing for a new term Articles

We’re counting down to the start of the new school year. Our online learning programmes have been finalised, based on extensive experience from the past year, and best practice from around the world. Across Kindergarten. Primary and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/preparing-for-a-new-term

Precious Plastic Workplace Project Articles

Year 12 students are behind a  new recycling scheme at ICHK. A group are working on the ‘Precious Plastic Workplace’ as part of their CAS projects. The students are behind a plan to invest in machinery, which will help with our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/precious-plastic-workplace-project

Transitions Workshop Articles

A special workshop was staged for Year 6 students , as part of a support programme as they prepare for secondary school. ICHK Secondary’s well-being educator and counsellor Christy Tsui, Head of Year 7 Ben Blain and Deputy Head of Year 7...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/transitions-workshop

Class of 2021 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2021. Our Year 13 students celebrated the end of their school journey with a special ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion, with parents and staff joining together to celebrate our graduates. In...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/class-of-2021

Science Research Project Articles

A major research project has been completed by senior students at ICHK, as part of a global education initiative around the climate emergency. A group of Year 13 students spent the summer working on a research paper, which will now be...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/science-research-project

Buoy Articles

In September 2018, Super Typhoon Mangkhut caused extensive damage and closed ICHK. The school hall, reception, and downstairs offices were flooded and electrical power was knocked out for eight weeks. There was widespread devastation...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/buoy

Laser Cutting Articles

The art of laser cutting and vinyl cutting has been introduced at school as part of an expansion of our innovative Free Learning programme.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/laser-cutting

Citizen Science Project Articles

A major project to create a citizen science database about the Starling Inlet is to be launched at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/citizen-science-project

Science Paper Articles

In 2021 senior students from ICHK had a research paper published in academia.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/science-paper

Students Enjoy Deep Learning+ Week Articles

An amazing range of Deep Learning + challenges has been experienced over the past week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-enjoy-deep-learning-week

Spanish Project Articles

Spanish students have started a pen-pal project with a school in Tenerife.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-project

Library Developments Articles

Exciting things are happening in the new look school library.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/library-developments

ISSFHK Cross Country Championships Articles

Well done to the ICHK students who competed in the ISSFHK Cross Country Championships.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/issfhk-cross-country-championships

Russian Dolls Articles

At ICHK, we think of Human Technologies, and school in general, as a project of growth.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/russian-dolls

David Addis Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/david-addis

Flora Lai Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/flora-lai

Inspired by Nature Articles

The stunning surroundings of our school have been inspiring Year 8 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/inspired-by-nature

A cappella Success Articles

Congratulations to ICHK’s very own a cappella group, for winning a top award in their first competition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-cappella-success

Starling Inlet Project Underway Articles

ICHK’s unique citizen science project is officially underway.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/starling-inlet-project-underway

Sustainability Pledges Articles

Environmental pledges have been made by Year 7 students, in a bid to inspire green action across the school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sustainability-pledges

Rite of Passage Hike to ICHK Articles

A wonderful rite of passage was marked by a group of Year 6 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/rite-of-passage-hike-to-ichk

Year 7 Induction Articles

We were delighted to welcome the newest members of the ICHK community to school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-7-induction

Camp for SoCO Students Articles

SoCO students experienced a taste of ICHK, at a special weekend camp at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/camp-for-soco-students

Starling Inlet Project Articles

ICHK’s unique citizen science project took a step forward this week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/starling-inlet-project

Coffee Workshop Articles

A coffee market at school has raised $1,759 for SoCO.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/coffee-workshop

The ICHK Book Week Articles

A fantastic celebration of books and reading has been held at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-book-week

Dragon Maths Contest Articles

Students have been representing the school in a maths contest.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/dragon-maths-contests

Book Awards Voting Articles

Students have been busy borrowing, reading and voting for the shortlisted books in the Hong Kong Golden Dragon Book Awards.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/book-awards-voting

Coaching Success Articles

Congratulations to Scarlette Leung, who was shortlisted for the ISSFHK Coach of the Year award.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/coaching-success

Deep Learning

Deep Learning is a pioneering study programme, designed to encourage independence, motivation, enjoyment and depth in student learning.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/deep-learning

Free Learning University Project Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK secondary’s ground-breaking Free Learning programme has been chosen as the focus of a university research project. Elke Van dermijnsbrugge, a lecturer at the Education University of Hong Kong, is...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/free-learning-university-project

Diwali Celebrations Articles

A wonderful celebration of Diwali was enjoyed in the +1 Centre. Students have been busy  making Indian sweets and beautiful Rangoli patterns to mark the Festival of Lights. They have worked hard, creating Rangolis with beans, and clay...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/diwali-celebrations

A Barefoot Hiker’s Guide to the MacLehose Trail Articles

We are very pleased to share the inspirational account of Saie Ryu Lee’s gruelling barefoot hike of the Maclehose Trail. In his article ‘A Barefoot Hiker’s Guide to the MacLehose Trail’, Saie Ryu details his extraordinary account of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-barefoot-hikers-guide-to-the-maclehose-trail-2

Deep Learning Articles

An amazing three days of Deep Learning have been enjoyed by students. The return of our innovative programme saw them engaged in an incredible range of new and creative study units. Students from Years 7-9 completed studies into food and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-5

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Teaching Via Storytelling Articles

Chris Holland is a teacher of Maths at ICHK Secondary. As an engineer, it comes naturally to me to make theory transcend textbooks to real-world connections. Cultivating curiosity can be as simple as crafting an amusing story involving...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/teaching-via-storytelling

Drama Spectaculars Articles

Incredible drama productions have been performed at primary and secondary this week. The classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast was brought to life in spectacular style at our primary school. Year 6 students staged an end-of-term...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/drama-spectaculars

High-Stakes Mistakes: Adventures in CrowdFunding Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity: Innovation and Teacher of Human Technologies at ICHK While most sensible people welcomed the Christmas Holiday as a chance to relax and unwind, I did the exact opposite and launched a Kickstarter...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/high-stakes-mistakes-adventures-in-crowdfunding

Curriculum X Activities Articles

A range of exciting learning opportunities is being offered to students during Curriculum X time.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/curriculum-x-activities

Free Learning Book Articles

In 2021, a book on ICHK’s ground-breaking Free Learning programme was published by Routledge.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/free-learning-book

Volleyball News Articles

It has been a good week for our volleyball teams.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/volleyball-news

An education in being a stronger, better version of yourself. Articles

An interrupted wet and windy Deep Learning Plus week may have provided some additional logistical challenges to what was already a complex organisational picture, but it also produced a new candidate for my favourite Deep Learning...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/an-education-in-being-a-stronger-better-version-of-yourself

Grand Champions Trophy Articles

At the end of 2022, ICHK reclaimed the Grand Champions touch rugby title for the third time in its history.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/grand-champions-trophy

The Chinese Written Language and its Capacity to Communicate Wisdom across the Centuries ...and the Challenges Faced in Translation Articles

Jon Rees is a Teacher of English and Theory of Knowledge at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-chinese-written-language-and-its-capacity-to-communicate-wisdom-across-the-centuries-and-the-challenges-faced-in-translation

Charity Fundraiser Articles

A carnival at school has raised $18,000 for charity.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/charity-fundraiser

Spanish Excursion to Lamma Articles

Students of Spanish have enjoyed a wonderful language and culture day in Lamma island.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-excursion-to-lamma

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Flexible Learning

Flexible Learning is an innovative new learning programme, born of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/flexible-learning

+1 Centre

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/innovation/plus1centre

China Exchange Programme Articles

ICHK’s annual exchange programme has been underway this week. Students and staff made a return visit to Nengren Middle School in Jiangsu Province, where they were immersed in Chinese language and culture. They enjoyed a tremendous week,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/china-exchange-programme

Spirit Week Articles

Spirit Week has been celebrated at our secondary school with a wonderful range of events led by our creative students. Each day was allocated a theme, with students across all year groups entering into the spirit of the week. These...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spirit-week

Amazing CAS Week Articles

Secondary students have experienced an amazing range of CAS Week challenges. Students across the school have stepped out of the classroom, and pushed outside of their comfort zones. They have experienced rock climbing, hiking, community...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/amazing-cas-week

The Benefits of Learning in a Green Space Articles

Susanna Lynam is a teacher of Year 6 at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen. ICHK Hong Lok Yuen has a very rare commodity in this urban landscape that we call Hong Kong. It has ‘Green Space’ that students can explore and learn in. As a teacher, I’ve...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/benefits-learning-green-space

Students Achieve World Rugby Honours Articles

Two ICHK students are celebrating world rugby success. Kelsie Bouttle and Clare Coey were part of the winning team at the inaugural Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens Championship in Dubai. Teams from all over Asia including Kazakhstan, UAE and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-achieve-world-rugby-honours

24 Hour Race Articles

Resilient ICHK students have run continual laps of The Peak for anti-human trafficking causes. A team from the secondary school took part in the 24 Hour Race to raise awareness of the issue, and funds for the organisation The Exodus...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/24-hour-race

Continued Climbing Success Articles

ICHK students are celebrating success in the final round of the ISSFHK climbing competition. A group of students have been competing in this league against other Hong Kong schools. In the final round, our students won the U14 girls and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/more-climbing-success

Adventure Day Articles

ICHK Secondary students helped to stage a spectacular day of outdoor learning for students from our primary school this week. They helped to organise and run a special Adventure Day for Year 4 students from ICHK Hong Lok Yuen. The...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/adventure-day

Judo Progress Articles

Great progress is being reported at our weekly after school girls’ judo class. Instructor Shelley Bouttle is working with the group, teaching basic moves and techniques. Judo is an excellent sport for confidence, self-discipline...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/judo-progress

Language Exchange Underway Articles

ICHK’s annual exchange programme is underway. Students and staff have travelled to Nengren Middle School in Jiangsu Province, where they will spend the week immersed in Chinese language and culture. They will take part in many different...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/language-exchange-underway

Drama Partnership Articles

We are pleased to announce details of a new drama partnership with ICHK Secondary. Head of Visual and Performing Arts Liam Greenall is working with our Year 5 students on a six week Drama Exploration programme. He is spending time with...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/drama-partnership

Street Cooking Plans Articles

Exciting plans to introduce street cooking at ICHK are well underway. The first of our new wok kilns has been built at school, as part of a special Deep Learning unit. Students spent time considering different types of stove designs,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/street-cooking-plans

Abseiling Rope Articles

‘How do you teach resilience?”, is a question we often hear. At ICHK, students are carefully prepared for challenges that will push them out of their comfort zones and test their resolve. These challenges may be in a sporting setting, on...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/abseiling-rope

Exchange Students Visit ICHK Articles

ICHK’s annual exchange programme is underway. A group of students and students from Nengren Middle School in Jiangsu Province is visiting us this week. A packed programme of excursions and activities has been laid on, with the focus on...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exchange-students-visit-ichk

Meeting of Minds Articles

We are pleased to report on a meeting of minds between our Head of School and a leading light in the Taiwanese educational system. Toby Newton enjoyed a long and meaningful discussion this week with Professor Li, who works as an...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/meeting-of-minds

Maths Success Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK students who returned with two medals from the North East Asian Mathematics Competition in Nanjing. Six of our students joined more than 150 international school students from across the region, to share their...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/maths-success

PhD Research at ICHK Articles

ICHK’s Human Technologies programme is to form the centre of a PhD research project at University College London. Education University of Hong Kong lecturer Elke Van dermijnsbrugge has received approval for the research proposal, which...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/phd-research-at-ichk

Successful Hispanic Festival Articles

A hugely successful Hispanic Festival was celebrated at ICHK . Our school played host to hundreds of students, families, teachers and friends for the annual celebration of language and culture. Students from across Hong Kong joined...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/successful-hispanic-festival

ICHK Student Teachers Articles

We were delighted to welcome secondary students to school, to teach our Year 3s about the science behind laughter. Three Year 8 students prepared mini lessons focusing on what our bodies are made of, what happens to our bodies when we...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-student-teachers

ICHK Adventure Day Articles

ICHK Secondary staged a spectacular day of outdoor learning for our Year 4 students. Staff and students organised and ran a special adventure day in the scenic Nam Chung Valley. The area, which is on the doorstep of our secondary school,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-adventure-day

ICHK Science Fair Articles

We enjoyed a wonderful showcase of learning at ICHK’s annual science fair  – the fourth occasion on which the event has run and, by popular agreement, the best fair yet. Hundreds of guests braved the rain and joined us for an...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-science-fair

IB Results Articles

We are delighted to announce another set of excellent IB results. All of our graduates achieved the Diploma, with more than 50% scoring 35 points or more. One of our students scored 44 points. Our results are significantly higher than...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-results

PhD into Human Technologies Articles

A pioneering PhD research programme into ICHK’s Human Technologies programme is officially underway at school. Education University of Hong Kong lecturer Elke Van dermijnsbrugge is spending one day a week at ICHK, gaining a deeper...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/phd-into-human-technologies

Secondary Taster Day Articles

Year 6 students enjoyed an exciting snapshot of learning at ICHK Secondary. A packed schedule of taster lessons was put together for them, including Science, Human Technologies, English and Drama. They were given a tour of the campus by...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/secondary-taster-day-2

Champions Banner Articles

Volleyball at ICHK is a huge success story. In 2019, our U16 Boys Volleyball players were named champions in the ISSFHK League. This achievement, already significant for a small school, was all the more remarkable because the players had...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/champions-banner

Our Glorious Location Articles

How many schools in Hong Kong can boast a view like this? This stunning picture was taken from the top floor of ICHK Secondary. These amazing natural surroundings provide our students with so many opportunities for learning outdoors,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/our-glorious-location

Cycling Proficiency Articles

Year 8 students have been mastering cycling skills and learning about road safety. They have been practising biking around the school grounds as part of a special sporting unit led by our team of outdoor educators. After learning the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cycling-proficiency

Energy: the essential component of any truly successful learning experience Articles

I have found myself in several conversations recently with teachers, parents and students, reflecting on what exactly is missing from children’s lives during this period of disruption, including its repercussions for on-campus...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/energy-the-essential-component-of-any-truly-successful-learning-experience

Human Technologies Learning Articles

The stunning surroundings of our school have been inspiring students of Human Technologies students. Year 8s have been looking at religion as both a spiritual and a social technology. They were given the opportunity to think deeply about...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-learning-2

Operation Santa Claus Articles

A programme of Christmas festivities by the SRC has been kickstarted. A range of events is being held at ICHK Secondary in aid of the Operation Santa Claus charity. Sales of ‘Candycane Grams’ are underway, with students from all year...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/operation-santa-claus

Peony Tan Articles

Peony Tan studied Medicine at the University of New South Wales in Australia. She says that the teachers at ICHK prepared her well for the challenges of university life.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/peony-tan

Selene Lee Articles

Selene Lee spent six years at ICHK and studied at Central Saint Martins.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/selene-lee

Research Paper Published Articles

A research paper by senior ICHK students has been published.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/research-paper-published

Christmas Tree Articles

Every year at school, a Christmas tree decorating competition is held.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/christmas-tree

Connect and Recharge Articles

A Connect and Recharge programme has been put together for younger students, to help them reconnect with friends and nature after a long period of online learning.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/connect-and-recharge

Nature Inspired Poetry Articles

The stunning surroundings of our school have been inspiring Year 9 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/nature-inspired-poetry

The Mastery Transcript Journey Begins Articles

Senior students will begin their Mastery Transcript journeys over the coming weeks. Students in Years 10-13 will all be offered opportunities to work towards this new qualification, which ICHK was delighted to unveil last school year...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-mastery-transcript-journey-begins

Human Technologies Studies Articles

Year 9s have been exploring psychodynamic concepts through our ground-breaking Human Technologies curriculum.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-studies

Me I Want to Be Articles

Year 8 female students are being supported by a pastoral initiative at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/me-i-want-to-be

Science Research Articles

Senior students have been working with research scientists as part of a pioneering science initiative.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/science-research

New Student Induction Articles

We were delighted to welcome the newest members of the ICHK community to school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/new-student-induction

Legends Yearbook Articles

A ‘Legends’ yearbook is published at the end of every school year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/legends-yearbook

Laser Cutter Articles

In 2022, laser cutting was introduced at school as part of an expansion of our innovative Free Learning programme.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/laser-cutter

Champion Volleyballers Articles

Congratulations to our U20 volleyballers who have won their league.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/champion-volleyballers

Hakka History Murals Articles

Wonderful murals inspired by Hakka History days have been displayed at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hakka-history-murals

Jon Rees Articles

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Natalie Bailey Articles

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Alistair Kanaan Articles

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Track and Field Mini Meet Articles

Well done to all our students who competed in the Track and Field Mini Meet.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/track-and-field-mini-meet

Junior Achievement Team Articles

Well done luck to our Junior Achievement team S-Mug Bag, who took part in a special pop up market.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/junior-achievement-team

EcoWarriors Articles

Our EcoWarriors are driving a campaign against plastic waste at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ecowarriors

IB Art Exhibition Articles

A stunning display of artwork has been showcased at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-art-exhibition

Wellness Challenge Articles

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Language Exchange Programme Articles

The ICHK Exchange is to return this year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/language-exchange-programme

Battle of the Books Articles

Congratulations to the students who competed in the Battle of the Books competition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/battle-of-the-books

Sharing Ideas and Expertise Articles

ICHK joined other Hong Kong schools for a makers event.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sharing-ideas-and-expertise

Transition Workshops Articles

Special workshops are being staged for next year’s Year 7 cohort, as part of a support programme to welcome them to ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/transition-workshops

University Lecture Articles

Director of Upper School Flora Lai has been a guest lecturer at the Education University of Hong Kong.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/university-lecture

Deep Learning Experiences Articles

An amazing round of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students this week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-experiences

Exchange Visit Articles

Our exchange programme is underway, with students enjoying their visit to China.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exchange-visit

An Amazing Deep Learning + Week Articles

An amazing range of Deep Learning + challenges has been experienced .

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/an-amazing-deep-learning-week

Chinese Debating Team Articles

Students won the first round in an inter-school Chinese debating competition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chinese-debating-team

Ivan Choy Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ivan-choy

Oscar Chow Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/oscar-chow

Carbon Off-Setting Articles

ICHK’s overseas trips this autumn were carbon offset.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/carbon-off-setting

Drama Awards Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK has swept the board at the prestigious Hong Kong School Drama Festival.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/drama-awards

Work Continues at Starling Inlet Articles

Work has been underway on our unique citizen science project.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/work-continues-at-starling-inlet

Earth Week Articles

A week long programme of events and activities has been held at school, in honour of Earth Week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/earth-week

Production Rehearsals Articles

Work on ICHK’s annual school production is underway.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/production-rehearsals

Class of 2024 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2024.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/class-of-2024

IB Camp Articles

Our Chinese immersion and IB Preparation Camp is underway.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-camp

A reformed Maths Mindset Articles

Susanna Lynam is a teacher of Year 6 at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen It was pretty early on when I discovered that Maths didn’t make a lot of sense to me. By Year 4, I was still struggling with recalling my times tables and if it wasn’t for my...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-reformed-maths-mindset

Volleyball Articles

Our U16 and U14 boys volleyball teams have played their first matches in two years. The boys finally had the chance to test their skills and play in a competitive setting, after working hard in training and showing commitment to their...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/volleyball

CAS Reflection Articles

Laam Laam Chung is a Year 12 student

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cas-reflection

Spanish Excursion Articles

Students of Spanish enjoyed a wonderful language and culture day in Lammas.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-excursion

Theory of Knowledge Exhibition Articles

Year 13 students shared their Theory of Knowledge Exhibitions to an engaged audience of Year 12 IB students and teachers.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/theory-of-knowledge-exhibition

A Digital Fast Articles

Earlier this year we were in conversation with an ICHK parent who works as a mental health professional.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-digital-fast

Head of School Blog Categories

https://www.ichk.edu.hk

Deep Learning Articles

Another fantastic day of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students. Day one of this term’s programme saw students engaged in an incredible range of new and creative study units. Brand new units included Children’s Literature,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-4

Courage in the Learning Zone Articles

In this post, I would like to discuss the thinking behind the second of our termly awards: Courage in the Learning Zone.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/courage-in-the-learning-zone

More Touch Rugby Success Articles

ICHK students are celebrating more touch rugby success.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/more-touch-rugby-success

ICHK Internship Programme Articles

The first ever ICHK internship programme has been a great success.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-internship-programme

Resources

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/resources

Learning Support

ICHK is committed to inclusive education, and an ethos that insists that all children are worthy and deserving of the best possible education.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/learning-support

Creating a Culture of Cooperation Articles

In their review of current best practice in education, as informed by recent research in the learning sciences, the OECD draws this second “transversal conclusion”: Once again, this speaks directly to our 5+1 model, in not just one...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/creating-a-culture-of-cooperation

Learning In A Real World Context Articles

Douglas Kidd is Deputy Head of School and Teacher of Human Technologies Human beings evolved to live outdoors, and many of the ways in which we think and sense the world around us are calibrated to the outdoor life.  A good example with...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/learning-real-world-context

Earth Hour honoured Articles

Earth Hour has been honoured at school, with the power dimmed as a symbol of our commitment to the planet. Computers and lights were switched off, as children were educated about the importance of saving energy, and the impacts of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/earth-hour-honoured

Exchange Programme Success Articles

An incredible week of learning has been enjoyed as part of ICHK’s annual exchange programme. Students and staff visited Nengren Middle School in Jiangsu Province, where they were immersed in Chinese language and culture. They enjoyed a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exchange-programme-success-2

CAS Week begins Articles

CAS Week is underway. Excited secondary school students are in China, camping in Hong Kong and engaged in a huge range of work experience placements. They are preparing for challenges that will pull them out of their comfort zones and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cas-week-begins

Model United Nations Articles

Congratulations to our students who acted as delegates at the Model United Nations over the weekend. Our team of secondary students competed in a challenging two days of debate at Victoria Shanghai Academy, against more than 20 schools...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/model-united-nations

Language Awards Articles

Congratulations to our secondary students on another set of stunning results at the prestigious Super-Language Recitation Competition. Students won 13 ‘Champions’ awards, six ‘First Runner Up’ and two ‘Second Runner Up’ awards. ICHK has...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/language-awards

Spectacular Showcase Articles

ICHK’s award-winning drama team has worked its magic again, leaving audiences spellbound with their amazing production of The Forgotten Circus. The annual showcase saw students mix circus, physical theatre and dance to create a visual...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spectacular-showcase

Maker Nights Articles

Family maker nights at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen are proving a huge success. Students and parents from our primary and secondary schools, are taking part in evenings of coding, making, tinkering and problem solving. The events have been...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/maker-nights

Horse Riding Success Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK horse riders who continue to achieve success in the Inter-school Equestrian Challenge. Seth Thomas, Charli Haddican and Gabby Thomas took 4th, 3rd and 1st places in the dressage heat of the competition this...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/horse-riding-success-2

ICHK's Class of 2018 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2018. Our Year 13 students celebrated the end of their school journey with a special graduation ceremony on Friday night. They are now preparing to take up places at prestigious universities...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk

3D Printed Logo Articles

This object was 3D printed at ICHK in June 2018 and I think it is the perfect object that represents two of the most wonderful projects that ICHK has undergone in my seven years here. 3D printing was brought into ICHK a few years ago, as...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/3d-printed-logo

Bicycle Articles

This was one of the first batch of bicycles ever bought for our school cycling activity in 2011. The activity began as a relatively small group compared to what we have now, with only three students in the group. Now, we have enough...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/bicycle

New Deep Learning Programme Articles

Another varied and inspiring Deep Learning study programme is underway. Day 1 of this term’s programme saw students engaged in a wide range of new and creative study experiences. They began studies into bread-making, bamboo creativity,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/new-deep-learning-programme

Students Lead Clean Up Articles

Students have embarked on a major clean-up project, to help restore a typhoon hit area near our secondary school. Our cycling and Project G activity groups are helping to clear plastic waste which swept in during last year’s Typhoon...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-lead-clean-up

Taster Day Articles

Year 5 students have enjoyed an exciting snapshot of learning at ICHK Secondary. A packed schedule of taster lessons was put together for them, including Science, Human Technologies, English, PE and Drama. They were given a tour of the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/taster-day-2

Class of 2019 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2019. Our Year 13 students celebrated the end of their school journey with a special graduation ceremony on Friday night. They are now preparing to take up places at prestigious universities...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/class-of-2019

ICHK House Events Articles

ICHK’s first new house events brought the whole school together for a fantastic afternoon of community spirit and fun. Every student was involved in a range of events, either by taking part, helping to run, acting as referees, or...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-house-events

Volleyball Success Articles

The ICHK volleyball success story continues, with our U20s team embarking on another new challenge. After an amazing journey which saw our boys team winning the ISSFHK League last term, they have now joined the very competitive HKSSF...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/volleyball-success

Art Installation Articles

Amazing artwork continually pops up across our school, thanks to the creative efforts of our students. New masterpieces including hanging installations, corridor murals, stairway artwork and wall paintings are added throughout the year,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/art-installation

Touch Rugby Articles

The ICHK U14s girls touch squad played some amazing rugby at the Pan Pacific All Schools Touch Tournament in Singapore. Our Year 12 coaches have been training with the 21-strong team for the past few months, bringing novices and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby

Global Warming Exhibition Articles

A wonderful showcase of scientific learning was displayed at school. Year 8 students staged mini global warming exhibitions as part of a project on their current unit of Heat. They investigated the environmental impacts of global warming...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/global-warming-exhibition

Welcome Back Articles

After four long months, it was a joy to start to welcome students back to school in phases today. The planning and preparation has been intense, as we navigate the delicate point of transition from social distancing to a return to more...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/welcome-back

The ICHK QR Trail Articles

A new QR trail for the trees and plants around ICHK is being developed as part of our innovative outdoor learning programme. Our outdoor education team has been working on the project over recent weeks, with all codes linking to a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-qr-trail

Canyoning Day for Year 7s Articles

Year 7 students are undertaking lessons in resilience, as part of our innovative outdoor learning programme. They have been facing the challenges of canyoning with our team of outdoor educators. The students were pushed out of their...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/canyoning-day-for-year-7s

Deep Learning + Week Articles

A fantastic week of outdoor learning has been enjoyed by our Year 7 students. As part of their Deep Learning+ Week, students have been learning how to navigate, exploring the natural world, examining habitats and wildlife in the nearby...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-week

The Sound of Waves Articles

The stunning surroundings of our school have been inspiring Literature students. Year 11s are studying Yukio Mishima’s ‘The Sound of Waves’ for their World Literature IGCSE. They were able to explore the themes, ideas and setting...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-sound-of-waves

Bouldering Routes Articles

Over the past term, Year 7s have been benefiting from the creative talents of a Year 10 bouldering route setter. Isaac Low has been working hard to set new routes on the ICHK Secondary school bouldering wall. This is creative work, but...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/bouldering-routes

Chinese New Year Fun Articles

Students across the school are taking part in Chinese New Year Challenges. A special programme has been put together by the SRC, providing students with a range of fun activities and opportunities to express themselves. The challenges...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chinese-new-year-fun

Stepping Back in Time Articles

Year 8 students have been taking a step back in time to explore the World War 2 trenches near our school. The students have been exploring the military relics in Luk Keng as part of their Human Technologies and Big History lessons. They...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/stepping-back-in-time

Rite of Passage Articles

A wonderful rite of passage has been marked by Year 9 students. A day of adventure and celebration was staged as part of a symbolic journey into Year 10. The event, planned by outdoor educator David Addis, included a series of challenges...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/rite-of-passage-2

Meet the SRC Articles

We are pleased to present this year’s Student Representative Council. The Student Representative Council represents students, and plans and runs activities and events that foster togetherness, community and school spirit. There is...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/meet-the-src

Outdoor Leadership Articles

Senior students have been working towards their Outdoor Leadership Awards this month. Year 10 and 11 students have joined Wild Science days for our partner primary schools, helping to lead sessions, organise activities and support...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leadership-2

It's the taking part that counts Articles

Raymond Chan is Director of Creativity: Deep Learning, Head of PE During the recent winter consultations, I had quite a few conversations about the Dynasty Touch Tournament that was coming up at Kings Park.  In some, I was congratulating...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/its-the-taking-part-that-counts

ICHK Makes the Headlines Articles

ICHK Secondary is delighted to be making the headlines for our fundraising efforts for Operation Santa Claus. The Student Representative Council organised a Christmas fundraising drive, where members showed creative thinking, drive and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-makes-the-headlines

The ICHK Trail Articles

The new ICHK nature trail is being used by students for authentic, place-based learning experiences.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ichk-trail

Technologies for Teamwork Articles

Year 8s enjoyed a virtual scavenger hunt this week, developing their teamwork and communication skills in the virtual classroom.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/technologies-for-teamwork

iNaturalist City Nature Challenge Articles

Students became citizen scientists last week as part of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge

Musical Inspiration Articles

A rainy day at school has provided musical inspiration for Year 7s.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/musical-inspiration

Class of 2022 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2022.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/class-of-2022

Transitions Workshops Articles

Special workshops are being staged for next year’s Year 7 cohort, as part of a support programme to welcome them to ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/transitions-workshops

Excellent IB Results Articles

We are delighted to announce another set of excellent IB results, which demonstrate the growth of our students as learners.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/excellent-ib-results

Human Technologies in Year 10 Articles

Having just begun their IGCSE course, Year 10 students are beginning to consider how they can best prepare and get the most from their experience.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-in-year-10

Music Studies Articles

Students are enjoying a wonderful programme of music at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/music-studies

Welcome to ICHK Outdoors Articles

Year 7 students have begun their introduction to outdoor education at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/welcome-to-ichk-outdoors

IB Biology Articles

Year 13 Biology students set up mini ecosystems in school this week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-biology

Cycling Proficiency in PE Articles

Year 8 students have been mastering cycling skills and learning about road safety.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cycling-proficiency-in-pe

Wild Science Days Articles

Spectacular days of outdoor learning have been organised for our partner primary schools.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/wild-science-days

Literary Inspiration Articles

Year 9 intrepid explorers embarked on a voyage of Gothic discovery across the abandoned Hakka villages dotted close to our school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/literary-inspiration

End of Year Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate everyone in the ICHK community for having made it through to the end of term 3 and the end of the year. It has been an extraordinary 12 months and, I am confident in saying, a year that...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/end-of-year-assembly-and-awards-ceremony-address

ICHK Trail Articles

The ICHK trail is once again open to students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-trail

Conference Presentation for ICHK Articles

ICHK’s approach to digital technology will be showcased at a major education conference next month.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/conference-presentation-for-ichk

ICHK Supports 'Get Redressed' Articles

ICHK has joined the ‘Get Redressed’ campaign again thanks to a group of Year 12 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-supports-get-redressed

Outdoor Leader Personal Projects Articles

As part of their Outdoor Leader Certificate, the outdoor leaders have been working on their end of term personal projects.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leader-personal-projects

Festive Cheer Articles

A programme of Christmas activities is underway thanks to the SRC.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/festive-cheer

Mahjong Tournament Articles

A very successful Mahjong competition have been held at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mahjong-tournament

Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit Articles

A special programme of activities has been enjoyed at school in celebration of the New Year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/welcoming-the-year-of-the-rabbit

Chris Holland Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chris-holland

Simon Tasker Articles

Simon Tasker

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/simon-tasker-teacher-of-economics

Erin Loges Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/erin-loges

Final Day for our Year 13s Articles

The traditional final day sleepover returned for our Year 13s.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/final-day-for-our-year-13s

Study Leave Articles

Year 11 students have spent their last day at school, before embarking on study leave.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/study-leave

A Growth Mindset Articles

Caelan Hermans is a Year 11 student

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/2193-2

Year 10 Internship, Animal Conservation Articles

Jason, Ian, Kotone, Wayne and Raniya are Year 10 students at ICHK

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-10-internshipanimal-conservation

Our Graduates Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2023.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/our-graduates

A cappella Award Articles

In March 2023, ICHK’s very own a cappella group won a top award in their first competition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-cappella-award

Our Local Shoreline Articles

The stunning surroundings of our school have been inspiring Literature students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/our-local-shoreline

IGCSE Exam Results Articles

We are delighted that ICHK students have once again celebrated some truly outstanding IGCSE results.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/igcse-exam-results

Student Media Team Articles

Students from the School Media Team have been learning about the work of local charity ImpactHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/student-media-team

U20 Volleyball Champions Articles

Congratulations to our U20 volleyballers who were crowned league champions .

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/u20-volleyball-champions

Spanish Conference Articles

ICHK’s languages programme has been showcased to educators from across Asia.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-conference

ICHK to Host HKOLA Conference Articles

ICHK is pleased to be providing the venue for the annual conference of the Hong Kong Outdoor Learning Association (HKOLA).

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-to-host-hkola-conference

Debate Team Articles

Well done to our Chinese debate team members, who have just completed their season.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/debate-team

Exchange Programme Underway Articles

ICHK’s annual exchange programme is underway.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exchange-programme-underway

Year 10 Expedition Articles

Year 10 students have completed an overnight expedition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-10-expedition

Sharing our Outdoor Learning Expertise Articles

ICHK's approaches to outdoor learning have been shared with educators from across the region.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sharing-our-outdoor-learning-expertise

21st Century Learning Conference Articles

ICHK’s approaches to digital technology have been showcased at another major education conference.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/21st-century-learning-conference

Internships Completed Articles

The second ICHK internship programme has been successfully completed.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/internships-completed

Ultimate Frisbee Articles

ICHK is joining the ISSFHK ultimate (frisbee) league for the first time.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ultimate-frisbee

Battle of the Books at ICHK Articles

Congratulations to our students who competed in a thrilling Battle of the Books semi-final at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/battle-of-the-books-at-ichk

Celebration of Learning events Articles

Wonderful Celebration of Learning afternoons have been staged at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/celebration-of-learning-events

Football Bronze Success Articles

Our U12 footballers have completed a fantastic season which culminated in them finishing in third place and receiving Bronze medals after a valiant victory over West Island School.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/football-bronze-success

The Human Technologies Test Articles

Those familiar with ICHK know that Human Technologies is a programme of study that we have developed over the past five years and which students from Year 7 to 10 follow each week. The course teaches that what makes humans so effective...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-human-technologies-test

CAS Week Adventure Challenge Articles

Ray Chan and Chris Holland are the ICHK teachers who led the challenge. The 2017 CAS Week Adventure Challenge lived up to its name and then some this year. Undoubtedly, the week has been extremely tough which led Aoi to remark one...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cas-week-adventure-challenge

What is 'The Box'​ we're supposed to be thinking outside of? Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity and Head of Human Technologies at ICHK I used to have a poster on my classroom wall exhorting my students to “Think Outside the Box!” I’ve taken it down and I’m not putting it back...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/what-is-the-boxe2808b-were-supposed-to-be-thinking-outside-of

Rooftop Pitch Articles

Students at ICHK Secondary have started using our new rooftop pitch this week. Over the summer holidays, the roof top area of B block was transformed into an astro-turf pitch, surrounded by protective barriers. It is now being used as a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/rooftop-pitch

TOK Exhibition Articles

IB students took part in a Theory of Knowledge exhibition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tok-exhibition

Science Learning Articles

Year 7 Science students have been planning an investigation into parachutes.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/science-learning

Year 9 Wild Nights Out Articles

Year 9 students are being introduced to the Outdoor Leader programme, in a series of ‘Wild Night Out’ camps.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-9-wild-nights-out

Enrichment & Flow Articles

Year 10 students are working on a new design project during Enrichment & Flow.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/enrichment-flow

Christmas Fair Articles

Students enjoyed a wonderful Christmas fair at the end of term.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/christmas-fair

Dynasty Football Articles

The ICHK Champions League 2024 was an exciting day of football and fun, with a large number of students participating to represent their respective houses and teams.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/dynasty-football

ICHK Hits the Headlines Articles

ICHK is delighted to be making the headlines for our fundraising efforts for Operation Santa Claus.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-hits-the-headlines

Hispanic Culture Festival Articles

ICHK students triumphed at a hugely successful Hispanic Culture Festival.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hispanic-culture-festival

News

ICHK is a community school, which prides itself on the strength of its relationships. We value our strong partnerships between parents, staff, students, governors and the wider community.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news

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https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/humanities

Maths

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/curriculum/maths

Contact Us

ICHK exists so that students who attend our school enjoy the conditions in which they can ‘thrive’ as learners and people. The holistic welfare of students is at the heart of our philosophy.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/contact

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Ask a Question

ICHK is a unique school: if there is anything you'd like to learn more about, please do get in touch.

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Our Graduates

We are very proud of our graduates who have achieved success in the world of higher education and work. Many have secured places at prestigious universities around the world, along with coveted university scholarships and been elected into student leadership roles by their peers. Enjoy some of their stories below.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/wellbeing-and-community/our-graduates

The Magic of Neverland Articles

ICHK’s award winning drama team has worked its magic again, leaving audiences spellbound with their incredible production of Neverland. “Blown away, the best show I’ve ever seen, and visually stunning,” were just some of the comments...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-magic-of-neverland

The Non-Mystery of Examination Inflation Articles

Coming from the UK and working in secondary education, I have grown accustomed to the annual media storm that centers on the release of the IGCSE and A Level results in the late summer. It’s a perennial British pantomime of which,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-non-mystery-of-examination-inflation

Students impress global executives Articles

Our senior female students embarked on a fantastic trip into the world of professional excellence this week. During a high pressure visit, our girls seized the chance to impress a team of global HSBC executives. They travelled to HSBC...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-impress-global-executives

Ready to Learn Articles

One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day. At ICHK we are helping to make that change, with our pioneering Ready to Learn programme. This special early morning initiative is aimed at getting students into the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ready-to-learn

Farewell Assembly Articles

Our annual farewell assembly has been held at ICHK to wish our Year 11 and 13 students all the very best in their forthcoming exams. As ever, it was a bittersweet moment. It is hugely encouraging witnessing their growth and the readiness...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/farewell-assembly

Narrative Essay by Marcus Ko Articles

The cold breeze brushed past his face, shaking him awake. His teeth clattered, as he tried to cover himself in his thin-sheeted blanket to ease the cold. His neck hurt from the rock-solid pillow. Suddenly, the door creaked and Vincent...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/narrative-essay-by-marcus-ko

Deep Learning is Underway Articles

The latest round of ICHK’s pioneering Deep Learning programme is underway. An incredible series of new and creative learning experiences was launched today. Students are learning about artificial intelligence, the Hong Kong coastline,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-is-underway

Touch Rugby Success Articles

Congratulations to ICHK’s touch rugby teams, who collected two silvers and a bronze medal in the playoff finals of the ISSFHK Touch League. For the first time we saw all four of our teams reach the semi final stage with our two senior...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-success

The Neverheard Beforechestra Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity and Head of Human Technologies at ICHK The thing I appreciate most about working at ICHK is the uncommon attitude to risk-taking, experimentation, and the very real possibility of failure in the...

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IB Success and Maximum Score Articles

Congratulations to our IB students on another set of excellent results. A special mention must be made of Jonathan Yim, who achieved the maximum score of 45 – putting him in the top one per cent of students in the world. Our...

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Tunnel to ICHK almost complete Articles

A new road tunnel will be completed this year, significantly reducing the travel time to ICHK. The 4.8km Lung Shan Tunnel, is a major project linking Fanling Highway and the boundary control point. It will be the longest road tunnel in...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tunnel-to-ichk-almost-complete

SOCO camp at ICHK Articles

SOCO students enjoyed a fun-filled camp at ICHK this weekend. A total of 27 students from the Society for Community Organisation visited us for two day of activities on Friday and Saturday. Senior students worked tirelessly to organise...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/soco-camp-at-ichk

Deep Learning Articles

Another amazing day of Deep Learning was enjoyed by students today. They experienced a series of new and creative study units, all aimed at extending learning beyond the classroom. Students learned about breadmaking, bamboo creativity,...

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Deep Learning Continues Articles

Another amazing day of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students . Day 2 of the trailblazing programme extended learning beyond the classroom. Students continued their studies into bread-making, bamboo creativity, sewing and the history...

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First Staff Photo Articles

ICHK Secondary was opened in 2009, after Year 7 classes had been run from our partner primary ICHK Hong Lok Yuen for the previous two years. This is the earliest staff photo that exists in the staff room from the year 2010 – 11....

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Kiln Oven Articles

In October 2018 the first of a series of kiln ovens was built at ICHK. As part of a special Deep Learning unit, students spent time considering different types of stove designs, learned how to build using bricks and mortar, and then...

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Space Invader Articles

This is a mosaic, made by Art Teacher Amy Thibeault in September 2018, of an alien from the video game ‘Space Invader’, and is based upon the work of the eponymous artist. It was created as part of a Deep Learning unit which combined the...

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IB Director General Applauds ICHK Articles

ICHK has been congratulated by the Director General of the IB for a perfect IB score by one of our students. Jonathan Yim achieved 45 points in the Diploma Programme last summer. The score is only awarded to a small number of students...

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CNY Celebrations Articles

A fantastic programme of activities was enjoyed as part of our Chinese New Year celebrations. Students at kindergarten, primary and secondary took part in special activities and lessons, all aimed at enriching language study and...

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Free Learning Expands Articles

ICHK’s Free Learning programme has been rolled out to a group of trainee teachers at the Education University of Hong Kong. The programme has been the focus of a university research project over the past year. EdUHK Lecturer Elke Van...

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Outdoor Leadership Award Articles

Outdoor education is central to our approaches to learning and teaching at ICHK. It is in the outdoors that students learn the critical skills of leadership, dynamic problem solving, communication, planning, organisation and the ability...

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SoCO Camp Articles

SoCO students have enjoyed a wonderful beach camp led by ICHK students. A total of 21 children from the Society for Community Organisation took part in the event at Sai Wan Beach in Sai Kung. SoCO works on behalf of some of the most...

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CAS+ Week Begins Articles

CAS+ Week is officially underway. An amazing range of experiences awaits our students over the next five days, including visits to Cambodia, Japan and China. Students are engaged in work experience, research and development and first aid...

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Learning in Cambodia Articles

Our Cambodia CAS+ Week trip provided life changing experiences for our students and for the local people they were working with during the week. Our group spent the week in Siem Reap province, one of the poorest areas of the world,...

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Graduate Advice Articles

ICHK graduates have been sharing their university experiences with our senior students, as they look ahead to the next stage in their lives. Students in Years 12 and 13 have been receiving advice and guidance from three graduates, who...

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The +1 Centre Handprints Articles

In September 2020, the +1 Centre was officially opened at ICHK Secondary. This is a specialist centre for students with pronounced educational needs, and its opening represented the culmination of ICHK’s commitment to an ethos that...

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Outdoor Leadership Articles

The Outdoor Leadership programme has started for our Year 10 students. A group of students has started working towards the certificates during their weekly Enrichment and Flow lessons. The unique initiative recognises students for their...

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Human Technologies Learning Articles

Year 7s have been developing their teamwork and communication skills through our groundbreaking Human Technologies curriculum. They have been working together to build shelters, showing creativity, learning how to solve problems, showing...

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Human Technologies Learning Articles

Year 7 students have been exploring technologies for collaboration and teamwork through games. The students took part in a new game to build a strand of DNA, as part of Technologies for being a Human Animal. They developed their problem...

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Kingston Chinese Programme Articles

Strong progress continues with our innovative Kingston Chinese Programme. A total of 13 students joined in Year 7 this year. Year 8 and 9 students continue to make good progress, and are learning well through a well-balanced combination...

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Spirit Week Articles

A fantastic week of activities has been enjoyed at ICHK Secondary as part of Spirit Week. Students joined together to celebrate Pyjama Day, Hero/Villain Day, Wacky Wednesday and House Spirit Day. A range of fun filled activities were...

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Student Research Paper Articles

We are delighted that a group of our senior students are to have a research paper published in academia. Year 13 students Laamie Chung, Eunis Yeung, Aaron Chu, Titan Juels, Constantine Asinas, Giulia Gobbi, Eric Schaefer, Sophia Lamond...

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Lessons in Human Development Articles

Year 7s have been learning to use knives safely, as part of studies into the course of human development.

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Outdoor Education Articles

New outdoor education programmes are being put together for students when they return to campus.

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Candy Gram Articles

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Wildlife Camera Articles

ICHK’s stunning location offers a rare glimpse into the very best of Hong Kong’s unique natural environment.

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Learning Resources Articles

New and creative learning resources will soon be mailed to every family in the ICHK community.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/learning-resources

Deck of Cards Articles

In early 2022, all face to face classes were suspended again, as part of ongoing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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Free Learning Expansion Articles

ICHK’s Free Learning programme continues to spread across the world.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/free-learning-expansion

Orienteering Challenge Articles

A fantastic orienteering challenge has been enjoyed by Year 9 students.

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Real Life Maths Articles

Year 9 students have been learning about Pythagoras' theorem in a real-life setting.

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House Basketball Articles

The House Basketball Tournament has concluded, with Tang emerging victorious.

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Touch Rugby Resumes Articles

Our touch rugby teams have resumed games.

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Musical Learning Articles

A group of students attended a chamber concert, as part of their studies into music.

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SRC Articles

As we approach the end of term, a huge vote of thanks is owed to the SRC.

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Legends Yearbooks Articles

Students received their ‘Legends’ yearbooks this week.

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Conversational Hats Articles

Year 7s have been developing friendships and finding out about each other through a fun and creative tutor time activity.

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Wild Science Training Articles

Senior students have started working towards their Outdoor Leadership Awards.

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Activities at ICHK Articles

Our Curriculum X Activities programme has returned.

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Real Life Maths Learning Articles

Students have been learning about trigonometry in a real life setting.

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A Barefoot Hiker’s Guide to the MacLehose Trail Articles

Saie Ryu Lee is a Teacher at ICHK Inspiration: I was heavily inspired by British barefoot running enthusiast, Tony Riddle’s personal challenge of running the length of the UK completely barefoot in 30 days. His life story and message...

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IGCSE Results Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK students have once again celebrated some outstanding IGCSE results, at a truly difficult and challenging time for young learners taking their first steps with external examinations.

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Nature Trail Articles

In 2022,  a nature trail was developed around ICHK as part of our innovative outdoor learning programme.

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Japanese Exchange Articles

Students of Japanese are engaged in an online cultural exchange with students in Osaka.

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The Evolutionary story of Humankind Articles

Students in Year 8 have been studying the evolutionary story of humankind during Human Technologies this term.

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Support of Peers Articles

Over the past couple of weeks, I have explored the thinking behind two of our termly awards, Growth Mindset and Courage in the Learning Zone. In this post, I will touch briefly on the third, Support of Peers.

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Junior Achievement Club Articles

ICHK students have become young entrepreneurs and launched their own small business.

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Internship Programme Articles

Our new internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

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Maths Walk Articles

Senior students have been learning about maths concepts in a real-world context.

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Insight Articles

ICHK’s own student magazine Insight is published every year.

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Junior Achievement Mugs Articles

At ICHK, we know that change in the world is constant and accelerating. We know that students need a new and wider set of skills if they are to meet the challenges that await: that, in an information and ideas based economy, it is...

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Glass Blown Cups Articles

The ancient art of glassblowing is one of the many diverse experiences offered to students through our pioneering Deep Learning programme. This is a trailblazing programme, designed to encourage independence, motivation, enjoyment and...

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Deep Learning Round 4 Articles

Another amazing round of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students.

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Internship Programme Continues Articles

Our internship programme continues to provide strong learning experiences for Year 10 students.

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Year 7 Assembly Articles

Year 7 students have been celebrating their Deep Learning achievements.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-7-assembly

Fundraising Bake Sale Articles

The +1 Centre has been thanked for its fundraising efforts for the Turkey Syria Earthquake Appeal.

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Touch Rugby Ceremony Articles

A special event has been held to honour the Year 13 students who have contributed so much to touch rugby at ICHK.

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CAS Portfolios Articles

Senior students have completed a major milestone in their IB studies.

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CAS Experiences Articles

Year 12 students have been engaged in CAS learning experiences and projects this week.

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Clean Up Operation Articles

Students embarked on a major clean-up operation as part of their work at the Starling Inlet.

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Monthly Reading Challenge Articles

Students are continuing to expand their reading horizons with monthly reading challenges.

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Wellness Challenge Scavenger Hunt Articles

A scavenger hunt with a difference was enjoyed by Year 9s.

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Congratulations to our Touch Rugby Teams Articles

Congratulations to ICHK Gold for taking first place in their division and to ICHK Silvers for a well deserved second.

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Year 9 Rite of Passage Articles

A wonderful rite of passage has been marked by Year 9 students.

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Outdoor Leadership Training Articles

Year 10 students have started working towards their Outdoor Leadership Awards.

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A Hive of Activity in the Library Articles

The library has been a hive of quiet and focused activity both during lesson times and break times as we have welcomed back older students and had the pleasure of meeting new ones.

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Extra Curricular Activities Articles

Our extra curricular activities programme for the term ahead has resumed.

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Year 7 Transitions Articles

Year 7 students are beginning their training to become ‘happy, confident, intelligent warriors’, as part of their Transitions course.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-7-transitions

Tree Plantation Project Articles

Year 9 students are helping with a tree planting project along the Nam Chung Country Trail.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tree-plantation-project

Gardening Club Articles

Our budding young gardeners have been receiving some expert advice.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/gardening-club

Outdoor Leaders Articles

The Outdoor Leadership programme has started for our Year 10 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leaders

China Exchange Programme Success Articles

An incredible week of learning has been enjoyed as part of ICHK’s exchange programme.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/china-exchange-programme-success

Award for Young People Articles

Students have begun training for their Bronze Award for Young People.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/award-for-young-people

Sustainability Meeting Articles

Work is continuing to learn about and promote sustainability at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sustainability-meeting

Junior Achievement Club Event Articles

Young entrepreneurs from ICHK have been receiving expert business advice as they work to set up their very own company.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/junior-achievement-club-event

Discovery Dome Articles

The Discovery Dome has made a return to ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/discovery-dome

Dynasty Touch Rugby Articles

The Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/dynasty-touch-rugby

University Talks Articles

University talks are continuing for our senior students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/university-talks

Junior Achievement Company Articles

Young entrepreneurs from ICHK have been inspecting production samples for their company.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/junior-achievement-company

New Bike Fleet Articles

ICHK has recently acquired a brand-new fleet of bicycles to enrich our students' learning experiences and empower them to explore the world around them in a more independent and eco-friendly manner.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/new-bike-fleet

Internship Programme Gets Underway Articles

Our internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/internship-programme-gets-underway

Basketball Champions Articles

Congratulations to our U14 boys basketball team, who have been crowned champions.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/basketball-champions

The Dream Catchers Articles

Drama students left an audience of parents spellbound, with their amazing production of ‘The Dream Catchers’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-dream-catchers

Library Connection conference Articles

Educators from across the region have been hearing about the ways in which ICHK is developing critical literacy skills.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/library-connection-conference

Drama Matters Articles

We are pleased to share an article about ICHK's Arts Carousel from our Director of Creativity and Head of Performing and Visual Arts Liam Greenall.

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5+1 Model Articles

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Cycling Badge Articles

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IB Exams Conclude Articles

IB exams came to an end this week.

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Hong Kong Education University Visit Articles

ICHK continues to attract visitors who want to learn more about our approaches to education.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hong-kong-education-university-visit

Introduction Articles

At ICHK Secondary we have been talking seriously about the harms associated with emerging digital technologies for almost a decade.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/digital-matters-introduction

Touch Rugby Championship Success Articles

Our sporting teams are celebrating championship success.

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Touch Rugby Winners Articles

It’s been a fantastic week with finals for all three of our touch teams.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-winners

Social Media Articles

Before most of our children were born, back in the days of Friendster, My Space and early Facebook, social media offered a welcome solution to a straightforward problem: staying in touch with people across time and space.

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