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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

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

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

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

The Ninja Box - Experiential learning in the Human Technologies curriculum at ICHK Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity, Head of Human Technologies at ICHK As a serious student of ‘Creative Thinking’, few things interest me more than the mental state that Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi christened...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-ninja-box-experiential-learning-in-the-human-technologies-curriculum-at-ichk

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

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

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

Deep Learning + Week Reflection Articles

A reflection on a five-day attachment to the Virtus Medical Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre by Sean Lee

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

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

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

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

ICHK Sports Day Articles

The ICHK sports day returned at the end of term.

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

Board of Governors

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/about/board-of-governors

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

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

Japanese Exchange Articles

Students of Japanese are engaged in an online cultural exchange with students in Osaka.

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

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

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

Snow Sports Excursion to Japan Articles

ICHK students, parents staff have enjoyed a wonderful snow sports excursion to Japan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angus Li Articles

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

Parent Voices

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

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

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...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-learning-3

Beyond the Curriculum

Our Curriculum X Activities Programme.

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

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

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

Human Technologies - Metacognition in Action Articles

Phil Morgan is Director of Creativity: Innovation and Teacher of Human Technologies at ICHK “I used to think the brain was the most fascinating part of the human body, then I realised…Hey! Look what’s telling me that”! Emo Phillips...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/space-invader

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

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

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

Touch Rugby Success Articles

Congratulations to our senior touch rugby team, the Egrets, on winning the division 2 championship. After a rocky start to the summer league, the team, which is made up of students and staff members, made huge improvements. Facing some...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/touch-rugby-success-2

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

Model United Nations Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK students who acted as delegates at the Model United Nations. A team of 14 students competed in a challenging two days of online debate organised by the Victoria Shanghai Academy. MUN is an academic simulation...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/model-united-nations-3

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

Basketball Champions Articles

Congratulations to our U14 boys basketball team, who have been crowned champions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information Technology

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

The Social Dilemma Articles

Jon Rees is Head of Year 12 / 13 and a Teacher of English In Y12, Theory of Knowledge students have been investigating the core theme: Knowledge and the Knower in connection with Knowledge and Technology. Plato’s Cave Allegory pointed...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-social-dilemma

Vincent de Bont Articles

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

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

Volleyball News Articles

It has been a good week for our volleyball teams.

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

Sporting Success Articles

Students have been celebrating sporting success this week.

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

Charlotte Cheung Articles

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

An Inspirational Presentation Articles

International rugby player Luke Treharne delivered an inspirational talk to students this week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/an-inspirational-presentation

Admissions Info

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/join/admissions-info

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

Deep Learning Term 1 Articles

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

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deep-learning-term-1

Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breakfast Cook Off Articles

Year 11s took a break from their screens for a breakfast cook-off.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/breakfast-cook-off

The Great ICHK Quiz Articles

Research shows that the way you start the morning can affect your whole day.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-great-ichk-quiz

University Offers Articles

University offers are arriving for our Year 13 students.

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

Junior Achievers Articles

ICHK students have become young entrepreneurs and launched their own small business.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/junior-achievers

Spanish Learning Articles

Spanish learners in Year 7 have been showcasing their language skills through a series of amazingly creative films.

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

Hong Kong Young Writers Award Articles

Congratulations to the +1 Centre students who have been successful in the prestigious Hong Kong Young Writers Award.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hong-kong-young-writers-award

Talent Show Winners Articles

The votes have been counted and the winners announced in the ICHK Virtual Talent Show.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/talent-show-winners

Digital Fast Articles

Students in Years 7-10 have been involved in a digital fast.

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

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

Music Learning Articles

Year 7 students are enjoying the latest round of their Arts Carousel programme.

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

Chinese Language Awards Articles

ICHK is celebrating fantastic results in the Chinese Language Festival.

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

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

Sustainability at ICHK Articles

Jon Rees is Sustainability Coordinator at ICHK

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

Music Studies Articles

Students are enjoying a wonderful programme of music at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/music-studies

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

ICHK EcoWarriors Articles

We are very proud to present our new EcoWarriors.

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

Deep Learning Round 4 Articles

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

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

Mask Articles

In 2020, a mask mandate was introduced in Hong Kong as part of ongoing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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

Ross Parker Articles

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

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

Graduation Speech Articles

Brandon Lung’s Year 13 graduation speech

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

DL 5 Articles

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

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

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.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/congratulations-to-our-touch-rugby-teams

Angela Chung Articles

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

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

Felix Olesen Articles

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

Charlotte Lam Articles

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

Jailbreak Articles

Year 11 students took part in an exciting ‘Jailbreak’.

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

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

Track and Field Championships Articles

ICHK students are celebrating medal success in the ISSFHK Track and Field Championships.

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

Badminton Champions Articles

It’s been a fantastic season for our badminton teams.

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

The Science of Awe - A Pathway to Health and Well-Being Articles

When was the last time you felt awe? Perhaps it was watching a vivid sunrise, hearing a moving piece of music, or witnessing a simple act of kindness.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-science-of-awe-a-pathway-to-health-and-well-being

Physical Education

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

Our Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Party in the Park Articles

Another amazing day was celebrated at ICHK , with our annual Party in the Park. Families, friends and alumni gathered together to enjoy a host of entertainment, shopping, delicious food and wonderful company. Hundreds of people joined us...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/party-in-the-park-3

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

Deep Learning + Week Articles

Another fantastic week of outdoor learning has been enjoyed – this time by our Year 8 students. The students completed a week of activities with Asia Pacific Adventures, exploring the natural world, trying new things and learning to...

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

Touch Rugby Resumes Articles

Our touch rugby teams have resumed games.

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

Human Technologies Experiences Articles

Students across the year groups have enjoyed hands-on experiences in Human Technologies this week.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Tennis Lessons Articles

Our younger students are enjoying tennis sessions, as we start to offer more sporting opportunities after the disruptions of the past year. Year 7 and 8 students are all taking part in a morning of tennis coaching at the Hong Lok Yuen...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tennis-lessons

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

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

Selene Lee Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wild Science Training Articles

Senior students have started working towards their Outdoor Leadership Awards.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/wild-science-training

Spanish Role Play Awards Articles

It has been a very successful half term for students of Spanish.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-role-play-awards

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

Touch Rugby Tournament Articles

The ICHK Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

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

Festive Cheer Articles

A programme of Christmas activities is underway thanks to the SRC.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/festive-cheer

Grand Champions Articles

ICHK is celebrating reclaiming the Grand Champions touch rugby title.

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

More Touch Rugby Success Articles

ICHK students are celebrating more touch rugby success.

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

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

ICHK Makes the News Again Articles

ICHK is delighted to be making the headlines for our fundraising efforts for Operation Santa Claus.

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

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

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

Water Safety Articles

Year 7 students are taking part in water safety days, which have been specially designed by our outdoor educators.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/water-safety

Spanish Excursion Articles

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

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

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

Outdoor Leadership Training Articles

Year 10 students have started working towards their Outdoor Leadership Awards.

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

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

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

Dynasty Touch Rugby Articles

The Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

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

U20 Volleyball Champions Articles

Congratulations to our U20 volleyballers who were crowned league champions .

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/u20-volleyball-champions

Christmas Fair Articles

Students enjoyed a wonderful Christmas fair at the end of term.

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

Charity Fundraiser Articles

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

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

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

Ultimate Frisbee Articles

ICHK is joining the ISSFHK ultimate (frisbee) league for the first time.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ultimate-frisbee

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

Marine Exploration Days Articles

Year 7 students are enjoying marine life exploration days, as part of their outdoor learning programme.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/marine-exploration-days

Graduation Speech 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Karim Chong and Ben Ng

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

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

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.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/social-media

Digital Literacy Articles

This school year, in a return to pre-Covid habits, our Year 7 students received their school laptops two weeks into the new academic year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/digital-literacy

Learning Spanish Articles

Students of Spanish have won awards for role-play presentations.

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

Jimmy Lam Articles

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

Gemma Ball Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/gemma-ball

Spanish Roleplay Awards Articles

Students of Spanish have won awards for role-play presentations.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-roleplay-awards

Grand Champions Again Articles

ICHK is celebrating winning the Grand Champions touch rugby title for the second year running and for the fifth time in our school's history.

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

Technologising Habits: Part 2 Articles

In the last editiion of ‘Technologising Habits’ we introduced our Year 9 unit 'How to Make or Break a Habit', in which students are invited to reflect on the sustainability of their existing habits and contemplate any potential new ones...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/technologising-habits-part-2

DL+ Week Articles

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

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