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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

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

ICHK Sports Day Articles

The ICHK sports day returned at the end of term.

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

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

Sustainability at ICHK Articles

Jon Rees is Sustainability Coordinator at ICHK

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

Sports Awards Articles

The ICHK Sports Awards Evening took place to celebrate the end of the year in sport.

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

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 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

Board of Governors

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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

Technologies for a Sustainable Future - HT Panel Discussion Articles

This week was an exciting milestone for the HT department as we hosted our very first panel discussion for the Year 11 unit, "Technologies for a Sustainable Future."

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/technologies-for-a-sustainable-future-ht-panel-discussion

Taiwan Adventure Articles

Students have experienced the wonderful surroundings of Taipei. Another hugely successful annual overseas visit has been enjoyed, with a packed itinerary which  included many sites of cultural interest, historical significance and scenic...

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

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

Sustainability

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

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

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

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

Beyond the Curriculum

Our Curriculum X Activities Programme.

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

Sustainability Projects Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Parent Voices

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

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

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

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

Sustainability Meeting Articles

Work is continuing to learn about and promote sustainability at ICHK.

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

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

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

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

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

Angus Li Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

ICHK EcoWarriors Articles

We are very proud to present our new EcoWarriors.

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

We Can’t Go Back Now Articles

Guy Traittel is a Year 7 student

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/we-can-t-go-back-now

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

Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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

DL 5 Articles

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

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

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

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

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

The TASS Charter Articles

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

Volleyball Champions... Again Articles

Champions! Congratulations to the U15 boys volleyball team, who won the HKSSF Tai Po and North District championships.

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

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

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

House Captains Articles

We are pleased to introduce the ICHK House Captains for the year ahead.

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

Admissions Info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Desolation of Mankind Articles

Serena Cheung is a Year 10 student The night sky was covered with murky clouds, devouring the moon. A long-drawn, wailing scream pierced the calmness of the night. The people of a small town named Canaan stepped out of their homes....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-desolation-of-mankind

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

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

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

Helping the Planet Articles

New work is underway in the canteen to reduce our carbon footprint.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/helping-the-planet

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

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

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

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

Three Heuristics Articles

In ancient Greece, worshippers approaching the Temple of Apollo at Delphi passed by a column at the entrance.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/three-heuristics

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

Our Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vincent de Bont Articles

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

Mission & Vision

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

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

A mesocosm study at ICHK Articles

Jamie Holden is a Teacher of Maths at ICHK If you happen to visit ICHK and climb to the top of C block to visit c307, you may be lucky enough to see two things. The first is the amazing view over Starling Inlet, a view unique to ICHK....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-mesocosm-study-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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Technologising Habits: Part 1 Articles

In their Human Technologies lessons, year 9s have been busy building on their emergent understandings of the Foundations Course by exploring more about the complexities of what it means to be human and, more importantly, how we can...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/technologising-habits-part-1

End of Term 2 Assembly Address Articles

Welcome to the end of Term 2. The term has gone very quickly, and I think it’s fair to say that it’s been an extremely busy time for us all.

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

New Additions to Deep Learning Articles

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

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

Physical Education

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

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

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 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

Alistair Kanaan Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/alistair-kanaan

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

Academic Results

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

Information Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using Human Technologies to Achieve A Personal Goal Articles

Jamie Holden is a Teacher of Mathematics at ICHK As 2018 started to come to a close, I reflected on the previous year, as most people do, and started to think of the year ahead. Like most years, I was thinking about New Year and setting...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/using-human-technologies-to-achieve-a-personal-goal

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

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

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

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

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

University Offers Articles

University offers are arriving for our Year 13 students.

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

Orienteering Challenge Articles

A fantastic orienteering challenge has been enjoyed by Year 9 students.

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

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

EcoWarriors Articles

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

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

Dolphin Watch Articles

Year 10 students have been searching for dolphins as part of their science studies.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/dolphin-watch

CAS Reflection Articles

Laam Laam Chung is a Year 12 student

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

Graduation Speech Articles

Brandon Lung’s Year 13 graduation speech

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

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

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

Kindness Walk Articles

ICHK students joined a Kindness Walk, volunteering and serving food to the homeless.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kindness-walk

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

PE Orienteering Challenge Articles

An orienteering challenge has been enjoyed by Year 9 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/pe-orienteering-challenge

Charlotte Lam Articles

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

Felix Olesen Articles

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

Angela Chung Articles

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

Year 10 Expedition Articles

Year 10 students have completed an overnight expedition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-10-expedition

Graduation Speech 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Karim Chong and Ben Ng

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

Human Technologies in Ladakh. Using an HT lens to examine how Ladakhis have survived and prospered across millenia, and the challenges faced by the arrival of the modern world Articles

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

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-in-ladakh-using-an-ht-lens-to-examine-how-ladakhis-have-survived-and-prospered-across-millenia-and-the-challenges-faced-by-the-arrival-of-the-modern-world

Ross Parker Articles

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

Cross Country Success Articles

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

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

HKAYP Expeditions Articles

Students have completed their Hong Kong Award for Young People expeditions.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hkayp-expeditions

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

Year 11 Students Complete their HT Journey Articles

Year 11 students have completed their journey in Human Technologies.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-11-students-complete-their-ht-journey

Two Modes of Thinking Articles

In Year 7 Human Technologies, we have been exploring our own “thinking” by looking at the two modes of thinking: System 1 thinking and System 2 thinking.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/two-modes-of-thinking

Core Week for Year 12s Articles

Year 12 students have been off timetable as part of IB Core+4 week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/core-week-for-year-12s

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 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

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

Independent Travel Articles

Year 8 students have been learning how to navigate their way around Hong Kong, as part of a Deep Learning study. Small groups from Year 8 spent a day off campus as part of an ‘Independent Travel’ unit. They travelled to sites of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/independent-travel

Independent Travel Articles

More students have been learning how to navigate their way around Hong Kong, as part of a Deep Learning study. Small groups from Year 7 have spent a day off campus as part of an ‘Independent Travel’ unit. They travelled to sites of...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/independent-travel-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

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

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

Internship Programme Articles

Our new internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

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

Scarlette Leung Articles

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

5+1 Model Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/5-1-model

Gemma Ball Articles

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

Scholarship Policy

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/join/scholarship-policy

Languages

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

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

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

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

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

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...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-neverheard-beforechestra

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

Bamboo Gym Articles

Bamboo creativity is one of the unique and creative study experiences which make up our Deep Learning programme. Students learn about sustainability and use their imagination to create a variety of bamboo structures. They are given the...

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

ICHK Documentary Launched Articles

An amazing documentary film created by ICHK students has been launched by Wildstars TV. The ‘Save Agar Trees’ production was researched, filmed and edited by Log C Cheng, Liz Onuselogu and Naiara Gómez Guitérrez during CAS+ Week. The...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-documentary-launched

Box of Hope Articles

The Box of Hope is a special gift for some of Asia’s most underprivileged children. Shoe boxes are filled with small educational and entertaining presents to be delivered across Hong Kong and Asia over the Christmas period. At ICHK we...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/box-of-hope-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spirit-week-3

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

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

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

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.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/deck-of-cards

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

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

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

Recycling at ICHK Articles

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

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

The Evolutionary story of Humankind Articles

Students in Year 8 have been studying the evolutionary story of humankind during Human Technologies this term.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-evolutionary-story-of-humankind

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

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

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

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

Core Week Scientific Research Articles

Senior students have been working with a leading expert on Hong Kong’s pink dolphins and learning about drone use in scientific research.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/core-week-scientific-research

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

Dynasty Touch Rugby Articles

The Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

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

Spanish Conference Articles

ICHK’s languages programme has been showcased to educators from across Asia.

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

Carbon Off-Setting Articles

ICHK’s overseas trips this autumn were carbon offset.

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

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

Tensho Miyoshi Articles

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

Conservation Learning Articles

Students have been learning about one of Hong Kong’s most critically endangered species from a conservation expert.

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

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...

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

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

Graduation Speeches 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Saki Takano and Jodi Fu

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

DL+ Week Articles

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

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

Capoeira and "Technologies for Consciousness" Articles

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Mrs. Fiona Merrill El Mansour and 12 of her students from one of our primary feeder schools, the Japanese International School (JIS).

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/capoeira-and-technologies-for-consciousness

The Connected Human: Why No One Truly Stands Alone Articles

British paediatrician and psychoanalyst DW Winnicott famously suggested that there is no such thing as a human baby.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-connected-human-why-no-one-truly-stands-alone

The 5+1 Model and Human Technologies. Why should we “care”? Articles

In March, I had the pleasure of leading a guest lecture at the Hong Kong Education University, where I shared ICHK’s journey and experience of enacting our 5+1 model, how it connects to Human Technologies (HT) at the school, and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-5-1-model-and-human-technologies-why-should-we-care

Transitions Studies Articles

Year 7 students have been learning about the many diverse communities that make up Hong Kong.

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

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

Enrichment & Flow

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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

Touch Rugby Tournament Articles

The ICHK Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

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

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

Internship Programme Continues Articles

Our internship programme continues to provide strong learning experiences for Year 10 students.

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

Jon Rees Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/jon-rees

The ICHK Logo Articles

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

ICHK Internship Programme Articles

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

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

Chinese Language Champions Articles

ICHK is celebrating fantastic results in the 3rd Chinese Language Festival.

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

Internship Programme Gets Underway Articles

Our internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

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

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

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

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

Internships Completed Articles

The second ICHK internship programme has been successfully completed.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/internships-completed

Sean McDermott Articles

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

Four Pillars of Health - Technologies of the Mind for Better Wellbeing Articles

In our Year 8 explorations, we have delved into the intrinsic elements that shape our identities from the moment we enter the world.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/four-pillars-of-health-technologies-of-the-mind-for-better-wellbeing

Science

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

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

Maths

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deep Learning Articles

Another amazing day of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by ICHK secondary students. They made their way around Hong Kong for the second day of the innovative programme. They travelled to sites of historical and cultural interest, navigated...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories of the City Articles

The diverse Hong Kong landscape has inspired a book of photography by ICHK students. ‘Stories of the City’ is a beautiful volume produced by 14 budding photographers during CAS+ Week. From the bustling crowds of Central to the serene and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/stories-of-the-city

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...

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

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 - 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

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

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

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

Science Learning Articles

Senior students have been working with research scientists as part of a pioneering science initiative. A group of Year 13s were invited to work with Dr. Lindsay Porter and Naomi Branna, the lead researchers from SEAMAR in hopes that we...

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

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

Approaches to Learning Articles

ICHK’s latest Approaches to Learning have been released to students and parents.

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

Digital Fast Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Legends Yearbooks Articles

Students received their ‘Legends’ yearbooks this week.

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

Conversational Hats Articles

Year 7s have been developing friendships and finding out about each other through a fun and creative tutor time activity.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/conversational-hats

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

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

The ICHK Lottery Articles

Year 8 students have been using the lottery as a means to learn about probability.

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

Spanish Role Plays Articles

Year 7 students are working on their first Spanish role plays.

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

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

Legends Yearbook Articles

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

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

Science Paper Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spanish Project Articles

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

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

Insight Articles

ICHK’s own student magazine Insight is published every year.

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

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

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

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

David Addis Articles

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

Jenny Wu Articles

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

Alex Hall Articles

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

Liam Greenall Articles

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

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

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

Starling Inlet Project Underway Articles

ICHK’s unique citizen science project is officially underway.

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

Clean Up Operation Articles

Students embarked on a major clean-up operation as part of their work at the Starling Inlet.

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

Enrichment & Flow Articles

Year 10 students are working on a new design project during Enrichment & Flow.

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

Core Week Articles

Senior students will be working with a leading expert on Hong Kong’s pink dolphins this week.

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

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

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

Exploring Fire Technologies Articles

In their introduction to Human Technologies, our Year 7 students have kicked off with our Ground Zero unit.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exploring-fire-technologies

Gardening Club Articles

Our budding young gardeners have been receiving some expert advice.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/gardening-club

University Talks Articles

University talks are continuing for our senior students.

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

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

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

Christmas Fair Articles

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

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

ICHK's Flagship Deep Learning Articles

Another amazing round of our flagship Deep Learning programme has been enjoyed by students this week.

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

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

Hong Kong Young Writers Awards Articles

Congratulations to Raphael Chan, who has won first prize in this year’s Hong Kong Young Writer’s Awards.

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

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

ICHK Pin Articles

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

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

Touch Rugby Championship Success Articles

Our sporting teams are celebrating championship success.

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

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

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

Year 7 Induction Programme Articles

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

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

Start of School Year Assembly Address Articles

To our Year Seven students, I want to start by sending my heartfelt congratulations to you all. You’ve taken those first crucial steps into secondary school, and let me just say—what an incredible start you’ve made.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/start-of-school-year-assembly-address

A Growing Movement Articles

At ICHK we have been talking seriously about the negative impacts of digital technology for almost a decade.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-growing-movement

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

Erin Loges Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/erin-loges

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

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

Exploring Attachment Theory: A Window into Early Life Experiences Articles

Year 11 students have embarked on an exploration of the "Dyadic Relationship and Attachment Theory", delving into the core question: “What are the effects of our early life experiences?”

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exploring-attachment-theory-a-window-into-early-life-experiences

New Deep Learning Articles

Another incredible round of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students this week.

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

Big K Knowledge and small k knowledge: human experience, AI, and education Articles

From its very beginnings, under the leadership of founding Head of School, Roy White, ICHK’s aim has been to develop ‘the whole child’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/big-k-knowledge-and-small-k-knowledge-human-experience-ai-and-education

Little Museum of the World Visit Articles

Students have experienced a remarkable journey through time at the Little Museum of the World.

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

Curriculum Mapping Articles

Imagine that you have 5 years to work with a group of students, in order to help them really grasp “the art and craft of being human”.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/curriculum-mapping

Starling Inlet Fieldwork Articles

Students have been working on ICHK’s unique citizen science project.

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

Graduation Speech: Class of 2025 Articles

To the class of 2025 - congratulations to you all.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-speech-class-of-2025

Graduation 2025 and Farewell Speech Articles

Class of 2025, congratulations! Schoolchildren no more. Let that sink in. It’s official - from this moment on, that status is denied you.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduation-2025-and-farewell-speech

End of Term Assembly Address Articles

So, here we are: the end of another school year.

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