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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

Graduation Speech 2023 Articles

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

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

The 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

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

Top Chef Visits ICHK Articles

Students in the +1 Centre upper school have been learning from a top chef.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/top-chef-visits-ichk

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

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

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

Top Mark in Hong Kong Articles

An ICHK student has won an award for an exceptional achievement at IGCSE.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/top-mark-in-hong-kong

Information Technology

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

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

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

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

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

Board of Governors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IB Success and Maximum Score Articles

Congratulations to our IB students on another set of excellent results. A special mention must be made of Jonathan Yim, who achieved the maximum score of 45 – putting him in the top one per cent of students in the world. Our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-success-and-maximum-score

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

Our Glorious Location Articles

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

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

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

More Touch Rugby Success Articles

ICHK students are celebrating more touch rugby success.

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

A cappella Success Articles

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

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

A cappella Award Articles

In March 2023, ICHK’s very own a cappella group won a top award in their first competition.

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

Basketball Champions Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graduation Speech 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Karim Chong and Ben Ng

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

Enrichment & Flow

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

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

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

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

Volleyball News Articles

It has been a good week for our volleyball teams.

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

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

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

Enrichment & Flow Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Jailbreak Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wellbeing & Community

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

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

History of ICHK

A brief look into the history of our school.

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

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

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

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

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

Ready to Learn Articles

One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day. At ICHK we are helping to make that change, with our pioneering Ready to Learn programme. This special early morning initiative is aimed at getting students into the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ready-to-learn

Global showcase for ICHK Articles

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

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

New Partnership Signed Articles

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

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

ICHK Attracts Record Numbers Articles

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

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

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

Music Learning Articles

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

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

Excellent IB Results Articles

We are delighted to announce another set of excellent IB results, which demonstrate the growth of our students as learners.

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

Music Studies Articles

Students are enjoying a wonderful programme of music at school.

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

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

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

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

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

Glass Blown Cups Articles

The ancient art of glassblowing is one of the many diverse experiences offered to students through our pioneering Deep Learning programme. This is a trailblazing programme, designed to encourage independence, motivation, enjoyment and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/glass-blown-cups

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

David Addis Articles

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

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

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

Gardening Club Articles

Our budding young gardeners have been receiving some expert advice.

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

Charlotte Lam Articles

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

Cherie Chan Articles

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

Moria Onuselogu Articles

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

Drama Awards Articles

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

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

Graduation Speeches 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Saki Takano and Jodi Fu

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

Badminton Champions Articles

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

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

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

Earth Hour honoured Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Learning Articles

Year 8 students of Chinese have been taking part in a topical debate.

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

Touch Rugby Resumes Articles

Our touch rugby teams have resumed games.

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

Discovery Dome Articles

The Discovery Dome has made a return to ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/discovery-dome

Wetlands Project Underway Articles

An ICHK project to help improve the biodiversity of the Lok Ma Chau Wetland is underway.

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

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

Model United Nations Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pillars of Health & Growth Mindset Articles

The Human Technologies department is delighted to highlight the "Four Pillars of Health" initiative, a recent addition to our HT curriculum that focuses on integrating technologies to enhance sleep, exercise, diet, and mindfulness for...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/pillars-of-health-growth-mindset

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

Humanities

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

Flexible Learning

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

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

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 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

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

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

Complexity for school, and life Articles

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

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

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

Model United Nations Articles

Congratulations to our Model United Nations team who joined hundreds of other students from across Hong Kong for three days of debate at the Hong Kong Science Park. Our students were involved in the Human Rights Council, the IEAE, the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/model-united-nations-2

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

Deep Learning Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Festive Cheer Articles

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

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

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

Jenny Wu Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Debating Team Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Selene Lee Articles

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

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

Sharing our Outdoor Learning Expertise Articles

ICHK's approaches to outdoor learning have been shared with educators from across the region.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sharing-our-outdoor-learning-expertise

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

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

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

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

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

ICHK Book Club Articles

The inaugural ICHK parent book club has been held.

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

Learning Spanish Articles

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

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

Wetlands Project Articles

ICHK is supporting a project to improve the biodiversity of the Lok Ma Chau Wetland.

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

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

Shanghai Model United Nations Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK students who acted as delegates at the Shanghai Model United Nations.

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

Marine 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-days

Spanish Language and Culture Day Articles

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

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-language-and-culture-day

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Teaching Via Storytelling Articles

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

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

The Magic of Neverland Articles

ICHK’s award winning drama team has worked its magic again, leaving audiences spellbound with their incredible production of Neverland. “Blown away, the best show I’ve ever seen, and visually stunning,” were just some of the comments...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-magic-of-neverland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry Laidler Articles

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

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

Human Technologies in Year 10 Articles

Having just begun their IGCSE course, Year 10 students are beginning to consider how they can best prepare and get the most from their experience.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/human-technologies-in-year-10

Support of Peers Articles

Over the past couple of weeks, I have explored the thinking behind two of our termly awards, Growth Mindset and Courage in the Learning Zone. In this post, I will touch briefly on the third, Support of Peers.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/support-of-peers

Maths Walk Articles

Senior students have been learning about maths concepts in a real-world context.

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

Year 7 Assembly Articles

Year 7 students have been celebrating their Deep Learning achievements.

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

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

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

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

A Hive of Activity in the Library Articles

The library has been a hive of quiet and focused activity both during lesson times and break times as we have welcomed back older students and had the pleasure of meeting new ones.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-hive-of-activity-in-the-library

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

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

Do Animals Think and, if so, What is Their Thinking Like? Articles

The Year 7s have, once again, been deeply contemplating the intricacies of human thought.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/do-animals-think-and-if-so-what-is-their-thinking-like

Spanish Gastronomic Tour Articles

Spanish students have taken part in a language immersive culinary experience.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/spanish-gastronomic-tour