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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

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

Top Ten Tips for Teaching in a Crisis Articles

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

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

Singapore Touch Rugby Tour 2018 Articles

Charmaine Pilard and Rochelle Lok are Year 9 students

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

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

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

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

Parent Voices

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

Board of Governors

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

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

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

Admissions Info

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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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graduation Speech Articles

Brandon Lung’s Year 13 graduation speech

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

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

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

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

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

Graduation Assembly: Head of School's Address Articles

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

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

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

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

Learning

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

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

The Beginnings of Year 11 Human Technologies Articles

As the new school year began, Year 11 students spent their first Human Technologies lessons revisiting why they do HT at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-beginnings-of-year-11-human-technologies

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

Nurturing Meaningful Connections - Insights for Parents from Harvard’s Longest Study Articles

A Four Pillars of Health Edition: A powerful framework for enhancing sleep, exercise, diet, and mindfulness to promote improved overall well-being.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/nurturing-meaningful-connections-insights-for-parents-from-harvards-longest-study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Selene Lee Articles

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

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

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

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

Towards a Helio-Tacitric Shift in School Education Articles

Putting implicit knowledge and lived experience at the heart of the school project.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/towards-a-helio-tacitric-shift-in-school-education

Graduation Speech 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Karim Chong and Ben Ng

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

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

Beyond the Curriculum

Our Curriculum X Activities Programme.

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

Calculating Hong Kong's latitude Articles

Year 7 historians and and Year 11 mathematicians, working together in a ‘big mystery’ have successfully found the latitude of Hong Kong. The shared class joined forces on the Spring Equinox for a real life learning...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/calculating-hong-kongs-latitude

Precious Plastic Workplace Project Articles

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

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

Charlotte Lam Articles

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

Gemma Ball Articles

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

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

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

Bioblitz Challenge Articles

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

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

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

Language Event Articles

JIS alumni returned to their alma mater for a special ‘Home Language Week’ event.

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

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

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

Kingston Chinese Programme Articles

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

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

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

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

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

“Yes, but what are they learning?” Articles

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

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

Spanish Excursion Articles

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

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

Graduation Speeches 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Saki Takano and Jodi Fu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information Technology

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

Language Exchange Underway Articles

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

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

Sustainability at ICHK Articles

Jon Rees is Sustainability Coordinator at ICHK

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

Basketball Champions Articles

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

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

Laser Cutting Articles

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

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

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

Flora Lai Articles

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

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

Scholarship Policy

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

Languages

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

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

Angela Chung Articles

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

Language Festival Success Articles

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

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

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

Laser Cutter Articles

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

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

Chinese Language Champions Articles

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

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

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

Volleyball Champions Articles

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

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

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

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

Moria Onuselogu Articles

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

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

Jon Rees Articles

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

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

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

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

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

International maths challenge Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Wellness Challenge Scavenger Hunt Articles

A scavenger hunt with a difference was enjoyed by Year 9s.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/wellness-challenge-scavenger-hunt

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

Spanish Roleplay Awards Articles

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

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

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

Chinese Language Awards Articles

ICHK is celebrating fantastic results in the Chinese Language Festival.

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

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

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

Sean McDermott Articles

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

Maths

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

Language Awards Articles

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

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

Class of 2021 Articles

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

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

End of Term 2 Assembly and Award Ceremony Address Articles

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

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

Charlotte Cheung Articles

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

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

The Dialectics of Exploration Articles

We live in two worlds. The outer “empirical” world, which we share with all the other living creatures of Planet Earth, including other humans; and the inner “psychological” world of our own impressions and imaginings.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-dialectics-of-exploration

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

Students celebrate speech festival success Articles

ICHK students celebrated excellent results in the prestigious HKIEACA Speech Festival. Four students competed in the event, which attracts students from across Hong Kong. Kaisla Majapuro and Charli Haddican from Year 9 took part in the...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-celebrate-speech-festival-success

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

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

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

Banned Books Articles

Jon Rees is a Teacher of English at ICHK It’s strange to think that the book you hold in your hand could be deemed so explosive that both the writer and the reader could be thrown into jail for its possession. Some of the most...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/banned-books

Drama Festival Success Articles

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

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

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's Class of 2020 Articles

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

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

End of Term 2 Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

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

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

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

Jimmy Lam Articles

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

What Makes a Good Person? Articles

It might seem slightly unusual to be discussing what it means to be a good person in the context of innovation, but at ICHK we believe that education must evolve to cultivate an alternative mindset—one that prioritizes contentment,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/what-makes-a-good-person

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

Horse riding success Articles

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

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

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

Learning through observation and pitching in Articles

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

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

Class of 2022 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2022.

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

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

Spanish Conference Articles

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

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

Caelan Hermans Articles

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

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

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

Students Lead Clean Up Articles

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

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

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

Class of 2024 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2024.

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

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

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

Happy Children Articles

In this year’s annual survey of parents’ and students’ impressions of school, 96.7% of parents believed that their child was happy at ICHK, and 93% of students confirmed this impression.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/happy-children

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

Classroom Graffiti Art Articles

The very first classroom graffiti art appeared in Room C108, just a couple of years after ICHK opened. Director of Technology Ross Parker approached two Art students to help with a spray painting project he envisioned for his classroom....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/classroom-graffiti-art

Yong Zhao Endorses ICHK Programme Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAS Reflection Articles

Laam Laam Chung is a Year 12 student

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

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

Jailbreak Articles

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

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

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

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

The Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Media)

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

Class of 2017 Articles

Congratulations to ICHK’s graduating class of 2017. Well done to our Year 13 graduates, who are looking forward to taking up their places at prestigious universities around the world. We salute the whole cohort for their dedicated...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/class-of-2017

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

IB Director General Applauds ICHK Articles

ICHK has been congratulated by the Director General of the IB for a perfect IB score by one of our students. Jonathan Yim achieved 45 points in the Diploma Programme last summer. The score is only awarded to a small number of students...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-director-general-applauds-ichk

Class of 2019 Articles

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

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

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

U20 Volleyball Champions Articles

Congratulations to our U20 volleyballers who were crowned league champions .

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

From Year 7 Human Technologies to Year 13 Theory of Knowledge - how are they connected? Articles

In Year 7 Human Technologies, we have been exploring the meaning of the word “technology”, and how a true understanding of this word would help us understand what this subject, Human Technologies, is all about. 

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/from-year-7-human-technologies-to-year-13-theory-of-knowledge-how-are-they-connected

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

Approaches to Learning Articles

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

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

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

Music Learning Articles

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

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

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

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

Peony Tan Articles

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

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

DL+ Week Articles

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

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

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

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

ICHK Shines at Language Festival Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK secondary students who took part in Hong Kong’s biggest annual Hispanic event. Our young linguists joined 140 students from across the region, to perform a selection of music, dance, poetry, drama and comedy...

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

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

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

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

Regeneration Work Articles

Year 9 students are helping with the regeneration of abandoned villages in the Plover Cove Country Park.

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

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

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

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

iNaturalist City Nature Challenge Articles

Students became citizen scientists last week as part of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/inaturalist-city-nature-challenge

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

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

Liam Greenall Articles

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

Alistair Kanaan Articles

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

Language Exchange Programme Articles

The ICHK Exchange is to return this year.

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

Ellen Docherty-Fitzgerald Articles

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

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

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

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

Learning Spanish Articles

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

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

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

Scholar's Cup Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/scholars-cup

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

Amazing CAS Week Articles

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

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

Drama Spectaculars Articles

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

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

Creative Learning Articles

Year 9 students have been exploring the key themes in Patrick Ness’ novel ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ through Lego®Serious Play® Director of Creativity Phil Morgan ran the session with students of English. Students...

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

Kingston Chinese Programme Articles

Strong progress continues with our innovative Kingston Chinese Programme. A total of 13 students joined in Year 7 this year. Year 8 and 9 students continue to make good progress, and are learning well through a well-balanced combination...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kingston-chinese-programme-2

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

Year 11 Address Articles

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

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

Raleigh Challenge Ends at ICHK Articles

ICHK played a major role in this year's Raleigh Challenge.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/raleigh-challenge-ends-at-ichk

Introducing the role of Mission and Vision Architect Articles

When reviewing and evaluating the ways we school children, we can hope for one of two outcomes: that things remain the same or that they change.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/introducing-the-role-of-mission-and-vision-architect

Equestrian Success Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Our Graduates Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2023.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/our-graduates

ICHK to Host HKOLA Conference Articles

ICHK is pleased to be providing the venue for the annual conference of the Hong Kong Outdoor Learning Association (HKOLA).

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-to-host-hkola-conference

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

Sanika Kulkarni Articles

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

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

Queenie Hon Articles

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

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

Global Conference Articles

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

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

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

The Four Pillars of Health Articles

At ICHK, we place great importance on the well-being of our students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-four-pillars-of-health

Erin Loges Articles

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

Introducing the Four Pillars of Health: Sleep, Exercise, Diet, and Mindfulness Articles

At ICHK, we place great importance on the well-being of our students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/introducing-the-four-pillars-of-health-sleep-exercise-diet-and-mindfulness

Class of 2025 Articles

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2025.

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

Maths Relay Articles

Maths learning moved outside of the classroom for year 7 and 8 students.

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

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

Sustainability

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

Chinese Language Excursion Articles

An excursion to Sai Wan has been inspiring students of Chinese.

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

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

Ultimate Frisbee Articles

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

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

HKOLA Conference Articles

ICHK’s Head of Outdoor Learning David Addis will be a guest speaker at the annual conference of the Hong Kong Outdoor Learning Association (HKOLA).

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

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

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

Operation Santa Claus recognises SRC Articles

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

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

ICHK's Class of 2018 Articles

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

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

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

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

ICHK House Events Articles

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

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

Volleyball Success Articles

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

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

Art Installation Articles

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

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

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

Natalie Bailey Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/natalie-bailey

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

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

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

ICHK to host Hispanic Culture Festival Articles

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

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

Art Collaboration Articles

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

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

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

Spanish Role Plays Articles

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

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

Year 9 Wild Nights Out Articles

Year 9 students are being introduced to the Outdoor Leader programme, in a series of ‘Wild Night Out’ camps.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-9-wild-nights-out

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

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

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

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

Horse Riding Success Articles

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

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

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

Abseiling Rope Articles

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

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

Mangrove Articles

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

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

The Smile Cube Articles

The post closure classroom is a strange place for teachers, who rely heavily on nuanced facial expression to communicate. Having that hidden behind a face-mask is a difficult adjustment. With that in mind, Director of Creativity and Head...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-smile-cube

The real world that is school Articles

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

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

Model United Nations Articles

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

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

Volleyball News Articles

It has been a good week for our volleyball teams.

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

Creative Chinese Learning Articles

Year 10 students have been introduced to Chinese musical instruments, as part of a creative approach to their language lessons.

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

Wellness Challenge Articles

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

Chinese Culinary Experience Articles

Students of Chinese enjoyed a language immersive culinary experience.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chinese-culinary-experience

Exam Results Articles

ICHK students are once again celebrating impressive results in their IB, IGCSE and BTEC examinations.

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

China Exchange Programme Articles

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

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

Hong Award Award for Young People Articles

ICHK students have been scaling the summits as they prepare for the Hong Kong Award for Young People. Year 10 students took part in a weekend expedition, as part of a practice run for the acclaimed award. It was planned to help them set...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hong-award-award-for-young-people

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

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 Student Teachers Articles

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

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

Year 6 Rite of Passage Articles

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

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

It's the taking part that counts Articles

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

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

Emma Kent-Jones Articles

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

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

Raleigh Challenge Articles

We are delighted that ICHK has been chosen as the finish to this year’s Raleigh Challenge.

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

Transformative Habits for a Thriving Life Articles

A Four Pillars of Health Edition: A powerful framework for enhancing sleep, exercise, diet, and mindfulness to promote improved overall well-being.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/transformative-habits-for-a-thriving-life

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

Building resilience Articles

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

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

Maths Success Articles

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

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

Great Barrier Reef Learning Articles

Senior science students are enjoying the educational experience of a lifetime, at the Great Barrier Reef. A small group of students and teachers are visiting Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, a coral cay at the south tip of the World...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/great-barrier-reef-learning

Learning in Xi'an Articles

A group of CAS Week students spent the week experiencing the spectacular surroundings of historical Xi’an. Their packed itinerary took in many sites of cultural interest and scenic beauty, including the World Heritage listed Terracotta...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/learning-in-xian

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

Student Research Paper Articles

We are delighted that a group of our senior students are to have a research paper published in academia. Year 13 students Laamie Chung, Eunis Yeung, Aaron Chu, Titan Juels, Constantine Asinas, Giulia Gobbi, Eric Schaefer, Sophia Lamond...

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

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

Recycling at ICHK Articles

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

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

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

Model United Nations Conference Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK students who took part in one of the biggest Model United Nations conferences in Asia.

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

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

Physical Education

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

International Schools Survey Articles

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

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

The Great Story Articles

Douglas Kidd is Director of Out of Class and Experiential Education and Teacher of Human Technologies In a book written in 1988 called The Dream of the Earth, Thomas Berry wrote about the need for a new story. What he meant was that...

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

A reformed Maths Mindset Articles

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

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

Cambridge Strategies Articles

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

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

Spectacular Showcase Articles

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

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

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

ICHK Science Fair Articles

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

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

Outdoor Leadership at ICHK Articles

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

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

Talent Show Winners Articles

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

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

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

Sustainability Projects Articles

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

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

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

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

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

A Taste of ICHK for SoCO Students Articles

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

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-taste-of-ichk-for-soco-students

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

A mathematical day Articles

A mathematical celebration has been held at ICHK, in honour of Pi Day. Teachers prepared a number of in-class activities to celebrate the mathematical constant, and the irrational number Pi was displayed across the maths classrooms. The...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/a-mathematical-day

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

CAS Week begins Articles

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

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

Street Cooking Plans Articles

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

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

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

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

Music at ICHK Articles

Our new music programme began this week, with wonderful melodies filling the campus. The first classes for year 7 and 8 students were held, along with our first clinic, where our young musicians began to refine and enhance their skills...

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

Bouldering Routes Articles

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

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

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

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

How a more rounded school experience leads to academic accomplishment Articles

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

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

A Growth Mindset Articles

Caelan Hermans is a Year 11 student

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/2193-2

University Lecture Articles

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

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

Extra Curricular Activities Articles

Our extra curricular activities programme for the term ahead has resumed.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/extra-curricular-activities

Gladys Lau Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/gladys-lau

Touch Rugby Championship Success Articles

Our sporting teams are celebrating championship success.

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

Chris Holland Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chris-holland

Smartphone Ownership Articles

In our last Digital Matters post, we noted that modern smartphones are designed to instill habitual use in their owners.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/smartphone-ownership

Alexander Mrkich Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/alexander-mrkich

Dance Team Success Articles

The ICHK dance team stormed their way to success at the Beat the Beat competition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/dance-team-success

ICHK Qualifies for Yale University Competition Articles

A team of ICHK students has qualified for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-qualifies-for-yale-university-competition

Resilient Students Race for Good Causes Articles

ICHK is celebrating an incredible weekend of sporting success. Our resilient students took part in two of Hong Kong’s biggest youth events – the 24 Hour Race and Team Fear. Secondary students took part in the 24 Hour Race, running...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/resilient-students-race-good-causes

Exchange programme success Articles

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

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

Exchange Programme Articles

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

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

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

Exchange Students Visit ICHK Articles

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

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

Diwali Celebrations Articles

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

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

Orienteering Challenge Articles

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

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

Library Developments Articles

Exciting things are happening in the new look school library.

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

ICHK EcoWarriors Articles

We are very proud to present our new EcoWarriors.

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

Monthly Reading Challenge Articles

Students are continuing to expand their reading horizons with monthly reading challenges.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/monthly-reading-challenge

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

Guy Claxton Book Articles

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

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

ICHK TV Goes Live Articles

ICHK TV has broadcast live for the first time.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-tv-goes-live

Accreditation & Recognition

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

Wellbeing & Community

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

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

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

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

Human Technologies Expansion Articles

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

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

PhD into Human Technologies Articles

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

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

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

Real Life Maths Articles

Year 9 students have been learning about Pythagoras' theorem in a real-life setting.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/real-life-maths

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

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

EcoWarriors Articles

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

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

DL 5 Articles

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

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

Museum Visit Articles

Students of Chinese have been learning about art, culture and treasures at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

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

Our Local Shoreline Articles

The stunning surroundings of our school have been inspiring Literature students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/our-local-shoreline

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

Kelsie Bouttle Articles

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

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

Hispanic Culture Festival Articles

ICHK students triumphed at a hugely successful Hispanic Culture Festival.

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

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

ICHK Pin Articles

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

5+1 Model Articles

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

ICHK Book Week Returns Articles

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

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

Our Students

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

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

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

Science Projects Showcased Articles

Well done to our Year 12 students, who this week showcased their completed Group 4 projects. The collaborative projects were centred on the theme ‘life around ICHK.’ All IB students participate in a Group 4 project at some...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/science-projects-showcased

Tree Bathing: a human technology Articles

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

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

Egrets Touch Vest Articles

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

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

Basketball Champions Honoured Articles

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

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

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

Global Warming Exhibition Articles

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

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

Deep Learning + Week Articles

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

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

CAS Projects Spread Cheer Articles

We are pleased to highlight some of the great CAS work being completed by our senior students. Creativity, Action and Service are terms taken from the IBO’s Diploma programme, and CAS is one of its greatest attractions to universities...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cas-projects-spread-cheer

Connect & Recharge Articles

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

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

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

Volleyball Articles

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

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

New Student Induction Articles

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

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

IGCSE Results Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK students have once again celebrated some outstanding IGCSE results, at a truly difficult and challenging time for young learners taking their first steps with external examinations.

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

Science Paper Articles

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

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

Students Enjoy Deep Learning+ Week Articles

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

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

Grand Champions Articles

ICHK is celebrating reclaiming the Grand Champions touch rugby title.

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

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

Kindness Walk Articles

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

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

An Amazing Deep Learning + Week Articles

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

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

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

Art Symposium Articles

A stunning exhibition of artwork has been displayed by our students, as part of a Hong Kong showcase of artistic talent.

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

Tensho Miyoshi Articles

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

Rei Ishimizu Articles

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

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

Coaching Success Articles

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

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

Successful SoCO Camp Articles

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

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

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

Phone Lockers Articles

Towards the end of last academic year we announced some changes to the functioning of our student smartphone lockers.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/phone-lockers

Kelly Harmon Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kelly-harmon

Smartphones and DL+ Week Articles

One of the pleasures of DL+ Week is observing students as they experience activities in a less structured environment.

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

Hispanic Festival Rehearsals Articles

ICHK students are preparing for Hong Kong’s biggest annual Hispanic school event.

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

Welsh Author Inspires Students Articles

A Welsh author has written to ICHK students, to commend them on work that she inspired.

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

Human's Basic Needs Articles

Students in Year 9 have been exploring the unit - Human’s Basic Needs.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/humans-basic-needs

Tectonic Articles

ICHK’s award-winning arts team has worked its magic again, leaving audiences spellbound with its amazing production of Tectonic.

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

Year 7s Complete their Induction Articles

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

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

Humanities

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

Deep Learning is launched Articles

ICHK’s pioneering Deep Learning programme has been launched. Year 9 students have road-tested the first of a number of exciting new units. They completed the ‘Independent Travel’ pilot, aimed at enabling them to look after themselves...

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

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

24 Hour Race Articles

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

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

Bamboo Creativity Articles

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

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

The +1 Centre Articles

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

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

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

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

Approaches to Learning Articles

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

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

Touch Rugby Resumes Articles

Our touch rugby teams have resumed games.

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

Transitioning into Secondary School Articles

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

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

Model United Nations Event Articles

Congratulations to the ICHK students who took part in the Model United Nations.

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

Scarlette Leung Articles

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

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

Outdoor Leadership Training Articles

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

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

PE Orienteering Challenge Articles

An orienteering challenge has been enjoyed by Year 9 students.

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

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

ICHK TV Articles

A new TV streaming channel called ‘ICHK TV’ is to be piloted this month.

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

Spanish Gastronomic Tour Articles

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

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

Learning Support

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

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

Students impress global executives Articles

Our senior female students embarked on a fantastic trip into the world of professional excellence this week. During a high pressure visit, our girls seized the chance to impress a team of global HSBC executives. They travelled to HSBC...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-impress-global-executives

Climbing Success Articles

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

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

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

University Preparation Articles

A University preparation programme is underway for our Year 13s, as they look ahead to the next stage in their lives. ICHK’s graduating students will be taking up places at universities around the world after the summer, and are...

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

Music Studies Articles

Students are enjoying a wonderful programme of music at school.

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

Internship Programme Articles

Our new internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

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

Kingston Chinese Programme Update Articles

Strong progress continues with our Kingston Chinese Programme.

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

Lino Block Printing Articles

Year 9 Art students have been learning about the popular art of linoleum block printing.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/lino-block-printing

ICHK Named in New Book Articles

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

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

Dynasty Touch Rugby Articles

The Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

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

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

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

History and Hiking Articles

Year 8 students are taking part in ‘Big History Hikes’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/history-and-hiking

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

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

HKOLA Provider Badge Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hkola-provider-badge

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

Charli Haddican Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/charli-haddican

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

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

Amazing CAS Week Articles

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

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

INNOVATION ATTRACTS GLOBAL TEAM Articles

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

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

Social Career Project Articles

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

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

ICHK Family Camp Articles

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

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

IB Results Articles

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

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

Spirit Week at ICHK Articles

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

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

Champions Banner Articles

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

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

Welcome Back Articles

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

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

The ICHK QR Trail Articles

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

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

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

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

Christmas Fair for OSC Articles

A fantastic Christmas fair was held at secondary, raising more than $7,000 towards Operation Santa Claus. A huge range of Christmas decorations were offered for sale. Students and staff enjoyed browsing the stalls, and the SRC and fair...

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

Outdoor Education Articles

New outdoor education programmes are being put together for students when they return to campus.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-education

Learning Resources Articles

New and creative learning resources will soon be mailed to every family in the ICHK community.

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

Deck of Cards Articles

In early 2022, all face to face classes were suspended again, as part of ongoing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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

Year 7 Macbeth Articles

Year 7s have been stepping into the roles of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays.

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

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

Literary Inspiration Articles

Year 9 intrepid explorers embarked on a voyage of Gothic discovery across the abandoned Hakka villages dotted close to our school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/literary-inspiration

Champion Volleyballers Articles

Congratulations to our U20 volleyballers who have won their league.

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

Touch Rugby Tournament Articles

The ICHK Dynasty Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

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

AYP Expedition Training Articles

Students have begun training for their Bronze Award for Young People.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ayp-expedition-training

Science Learning Articles

Year 7 Science students have been planning an investigation into parachutes.

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

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

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

Junior Achievement Mugs Articles

At ICHK, we know that change in the world is constant and accelerating. We know that students need a new and wider set of skills if they are to meet the challenges that await: that, in an information and ideas based economy, it is...

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

Russian Dolls Articles

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

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

Battle of the Books Articles

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

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

Camp for SoCO Students Articles

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

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

Outdoor Leaders Articles

The Outdoor Leadership programme has started for our Year 10 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leaders

Inter-Form Competitions Articles

Year 10s have enjoyed a series of inter-form competitions, designed to energise them as the end of term approaches.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/inter-form-competitions

Library Connection conference Articles

Educators from across the region have been hearing about the ways in which ICHK is developing critical literacy skills.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/library-connection-conference

Drama Matters Articles

We are pleased to share an article about ICHK's Arts Carousel from our Director of Creativity and Head of Performing and Visual Arts Liam Greenall.

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

Production Rehearsals Articles

Work on ICHK’s annual school production is underway.

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

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

House Captains Articles

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

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

Kathryn Lung Articles

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

Volleyball Silver Medal Success Articles

Congratulations to our U16 boys volleyball team who won silver medals in the ISSFHK Division 1 league.

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

Badminton Champions Articles

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

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

ICHK TV Episode 2 Articles

ICHK TV went live for the second time.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-tv-episode-2

Alicia Geng Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/alicia-geng

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

Touch Rugby Coaching Articles

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

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

Adventures in Guilin Articles

A fantastic ‘Guilin Adventure’ was enjoyed by students as part of our pioneering Deep Learning programme. A group travelled to the scenic Chinese region which is famed for its dramatic landscapes and idyllic countryside. They enjoyed...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/adventures-in-guilin

Insight Magazine Articles

We are very pleased to share the latest issue of our student magazine Insight. Our student editorial team has been working hard to plan, coordinate and publish the edition, which is focused around the central theme of nostalgia. This is...

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

Operation Santa Claus Articles

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

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

Debating Contest Articles

Year 8 students have been taking part in a debating contest. Students in the First Language Chinese and Kingston Chinese classes met each other for the event, aimed at developing their public speaking skills. It was a very worthwhile...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/debating-contest

Hong Kong Young Writers Award Articles

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

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

Chinese Learning Articles

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

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

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

Wild Science Training Articles

Senior students have started working towards their Outdoor Leadership Awards.

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

Football Success Articles

Congratulations to our footballers on their medal success.

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

Big History Hikes Articles

Year 8 students are taking part in ‘Big History Hikes’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/big-history-hikes

Chinese Debating Articles

Year 8 students have been taking part in a debating contest.

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

Angus Li Articles

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

IB Camp Articles

Our Chinese immersion and IB Preparation Camp is underway.

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

Debate Contest Articles

Year 8 students have been taking part in a debating contest.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/debate-contest

IB Preparation Camp Articles

Students have enjoyed a fantastic week as part of the Chinese immersion and IB Preparation Camp.

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

+1 Centre

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

Transitions

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

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

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

Research Paper Published Articles

A research paper by senior ICHK students has been published.

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

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

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

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

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

ICHK Internship Programme Articles

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

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

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

AYP Expedition Articles

Four teams of Year 10 students have completed their practice AYP expedition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ayp-expedition

21st Century Learning Conference Articles

ICHK’s approaches to digital technology have been showcased at another major education conference.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/21st-century-learning-conference

SMT 2025-26 Articles

We are pleased to announce the School Media Team for the new academic year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/smt-2025-26

Year 13 Theory of Knowledge Exhibition Articles

Year 13s presented their Theory of Knowledge Exhibitions to an engaged audience of Year 12 students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-13-theory-of-knowledge-exhibition

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

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

Xi'an Cultural Trip Articles

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

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

Exchange Programme Success Articles

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

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

Adventure Day Articles

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

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

Judo Progress Articles

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

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

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

Deep Learning Continues Articles

Another amazing day of Deep Learning has been enjoyed by students . Day 2 of the trailblazing programme extended learning beyond the classroom. Students continued their studies into bread-making, bamboo creativity, sewing and the history...

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

Outdoor Leadership Awards Articles

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

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

PhD Research at ICHK Articles

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

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

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

ICHK Adventure Day Articles

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

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

CAS+ Week Begins Articles

CAS+ Week is officially underway. An amazing range of experiences awaits our students over the next five days, including visits to Cambodia, Japan and China. Students are engaged in work experience, research and development and first aid...

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

Learning in Japan Articles

A fantastic CAS+ Week in Japan has been experienced, with our students learning about the history, culture, cuisine and transport systems of the country. Our group visited the sacred 6th Century Itsukushima Shinto shrine on Miyajima...

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

Mastery Transcript Awards Articles

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

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

Chinese New Year Fun Articles

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

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

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

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

Junior Achievers Articles

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

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

House Basketball Articles

The House Basketball Tournament has concluded, with Tang emerging victorious.

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

Welcome to ICHK Outdoors Articles

Year 7 students have begun their introduction to outdoor education at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/welcome-to-ichk-outdoors

TOK Exhibition Articles

IB students took part in a Theory of Knowledge exhibition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/tok-exhibition

Junior Achievement Club Articles

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

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

David Addis Articles

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

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

IB Art Exhibition Articles

A stunning display of artwork has been showcased at school.

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

Lost at Sea Production Articles

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

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

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

Exchange Programme Underway Articles

ICHK’s annual exchange programme is underway.

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

Cherie Chan Articles

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

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

Successful Exchange Articles

A very successful exchange visit has been completed.

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

Football Bronze Success Articles

Our U12 footballers have completed a fantastic season which culminated in them finishing in third place and receiving Bronze medals after a valiant victory over West Island School.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/football-bronze-success

Assembly Welcome Articles

A wonderful tradition was marked at school, as our new year 7s were applauded into the first assembly of the year.

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

Ross Parker Articles

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

Students Commended for Professionalism Articles

ICHK students have been supporting a primary football festival.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/students-commended-for-professionalism

Exchange Visit at ICHK Articles

The ICHK exchange programme has been underway.

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

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

Double Award Success for ICHK Articles

We are delighted to announce that ICHK is a double-award winner in the inaugural Greater Bay Area International School Awards.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/double-award-success-for-ichk

Holocaust Memorial Exhibition Articles

A Holocaust memorial exhibition was staged at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/holocaust-memorial-exhibition

Rite of Passage Expedition Articles

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

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

Kaleidoscope Celebration Articles

A fantastic showcase evening has been held at school, to celebrate the artistic journeys of our senior students.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kaleidoscope-celebration

Offseas Conference Articles

A group from ICHK attended the Outdoor Forum For South East Asian Schools Conference.

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

SOCO summer camp Articles

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

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

Spirit Week Articles

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

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

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

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

CNY Celebrations Articles

A fantastic programme of activities was enjoyed as part of our Chinese New Year celebrations. Students at kindergarten, primary and secondary took part in special activities and lessons, all aimed at enriching language study and...

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

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

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

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

IB English Studies Articles

Students of IB English have been working on developing their skills of textual analysis.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ib-english-studies

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 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

Exchange Visit Articles

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

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

Battle of the Books at ICHK Articles

Congratulations to our students who competed in a thrilling Battle of the Books semi-final at ICHK.

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

Golf Champions Articles

Congratulations to our student golfers who achieved success in the HKSSF Interschool Golf Tournament.

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

English

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

Calendar

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

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

Kiln Oven Articles

In October 2018 the first of a series of kiln ovens was built at ICHK. As part of a special Deep Learning unit, students spent time considering different types of stove designs, learned how to build using bricks and mortar, and then...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/kiln-oven

World of Physics Articles

Year 10 Science students had an incredible afternoon at Disneyland, discovering the vast world of physical science and witnessing how science and creativity produce some of the most thrilling and exciting attractions at the park. As part...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/world-of-physics

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

Roy White's Farewell Gift Articles

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

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

ICHK Secondary Celebrates 10 Years Articles

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

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

Amazing Artwork at ICHK Articles

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

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

ICHK Makes the Headlines Articles

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

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

SRC Articles

As we approach the end of term, a huge vote of thanks is owed to the SRC.

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

Outdoor Leader Personal Projects Articles

As part of their Outdoor Leader Certificate, the outdoor leaders have been working on their end of term personal projects.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/outdoor-leader-personal-projects

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

The ICHK Logo Articles

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

Starling Inlet Project Underway Articles

ICHK’s unique citizen science project is officially underway.

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

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

Connecting with the World Articles

Year 7s have been forging new friendships with students in America, as part of a global citizenship project.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/connecting-with-the-world

Theory of Knowledge Exhibition Articles

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

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

Rock Climbing Articles

Year 8 students are developing resilience during rock climbing excursions.

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

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

Year 10 Expedition Articles

Year 10 students have completed an overnight expedition.

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

The Student Media Team Articles

We are pleased to introduce this year’s Student Media Team.

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

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

Science

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

History of ICHK

A brief look into the history of our school.

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

Touch Rugby Grand Champions Articles

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

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

Continued Climbing Success Articles

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

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

Farewell Assembly Articles

Our annual farewell assembly has been held at ICHK to wish our Year 11 and 13 students all the very best in their forthcoming exams. As ever, it was a bittersweet moment. It is hugely encouraging witnessing their growth and the readiness...

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

University Destinations Articles

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

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

Students help community Articles

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

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

Bicycle Articles

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

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

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

ICHK inspires Mongolian School Articles

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

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

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

Operation Santa Award Articles

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

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

New Deep Learning Programme Articles

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

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

Rite of Passage Articles

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

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

The Guilin Adventure Articles

Dave Addis is an Experiential Educator at ICHK So, what happens when a group of nine Yr8 and 9 boys are given the task of leading themselves around southern China? During December’s Deep Learning, a team of boys were given a 5-day...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-guilin-adventure

ICHK becomes a pilot Mastery Transcript school Articles

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

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

Graduate Advice Articles

ICHK graduates have been sharing their university experiences with our senior students, as they look ahead to the next stage in their lives. Students in Years 12 and 13 have been receiving advice and guidance from three graduates, who...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/graduate-advice

Canyoning Day for Year 7s Articles

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

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

Outdoor Leadership Articles

The Outdoor Leadership programme has started for our Year 10 students. A group of students has started working towards the certificates during their weekly Enrichment and Flow lessons. The unique initiative recognises students for their...

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

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

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

The ICHK Trail Articles

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

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

Maths Inspired Artwork. Articles

Year 7 students have been creating maths inspired artwork.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/maths-inspired-artwork

Digital Fast Articles

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

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

Connect and Recharge Articles

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

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

Independent Travel for Students Articles

Year 7 students have been learning how to navigate their way around Hong Kong, as part of a Deep Learning study.

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

Year 9 Goal Setting Articles

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

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

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

Real Life Maths Learning Articles

Students have been learning about trigonometry in a real life setting.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/real-life-maths-learning

ICHK Trail Articles

The ICHK trail is once again open to students.

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

ICHK Makes the News Articles

ICHK is hitting the headlines again.

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

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

Climbing the Barren Rock Articles

Year 8 students are developing resilience during rock climbing excursions.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/climbing-the-barren-rock

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

Chess Tournament Articles

The ICHK Chess Society Tournament ended with an exciting finale.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/chess-tournament

Cross Country Articles

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

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

Hakka History Murals Articles

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

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

More Touch Rugby Success Articles

ICHK students are celebrating more touch rugby success.

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

Football Marshalls Articles

ICHK students have been supporting a primary football tournament.

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

Wildlife Work Articles

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

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

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

Amanda Luk Articles

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

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

The ICHK Production Returns Articles

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

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

Rite of Passage Hike to ICHK Articles

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

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

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

IGCSE Exam Results Articles

We are delighted that ICHK students have once again celebrated some truly outstanding IGCSE results.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/igcse-exam-results

Gardening Project Articles

Gardening has taken root as an activity offered both to students in the +1 Centre, as well as during Tuesday activity time.

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

Carbon Off-Setting Articles

ICHK’s overseas trips this autumn were carbon offset.

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

Internship Programme Gets Underway Articles

Our internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

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

Independent Travel for Year 7s Articles

Year 7 students continued with their Independent Travel programme this week.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/independent-travel-for-year-7s

Internships Completed Articles

The second ICHK internship programme has been successfully completed.

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

Real Life Maths Exploration Articles

Students have been learning about maths in a real life setting.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/real-life-maths-exploration

The TASS Charter Articles

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

Celebration of Learning events Articles

Wonderful Celebration of Learning afternoons have been staged at ICHK.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/celebration-of-learning-events

Year 11 Interns Articles

Year 11 students have begun an internship programme at the Crossroads Foundation.

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

Swimming Medals Articles

It’s been a fantastic week for the ICHK swim team.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/swimming-medals

Bouldering Room Upgraded Articles

A state-of-the-art bouldering room has been developed at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/bouldering-room-upgraded

ICHK Shares its Vision Articles

ICHK continues to attract visitors who want to learn more about our approaches to education.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-shares-its-vision

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

Celebration of Learning Success Articles

Wonderful Celebration of Learning afternoons have been staged at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/celebration-of-learning-success

Sammi Chan Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Wild Science Days Articles

Spectacular days of outdoor learning have been organised for our partner primary schools.

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

Study Leave Articles

Year 11 students have spent their last day at school, before embarking on study leave.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/study-leave

China Exchange Programme Success Articles

An incredible week of learning has been enjoyed as part of ICHK’s exchange programme.

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

Swimming Success Articles

Congratulations to our students who competed in the AISHK swim meet.

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

China Exchange Articles

Our annual exchange programme is underway.

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

Nengren Exchange Articles

An incredible week of learning has been enjoyed as part of ICHK’s exchange programme.

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

Horse Riding Awards Articles

Congratulations to our horse riders who have achieved success in a school equestrian competition.

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

New Preparing for Adulthood Programme Articles

This year marks the exciting launch of a new Preparing for Adulthood Curriculum in the +1 Centre.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/new-preparing-for-adulthood-programme

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

Free Learning University Project Articles

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

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

Free Learning Expands Articles

ICHK’s Free Learning programme has been rolled out to a group of trainee teachers at the Education University of Hong Kong. The programme has been the focus of a university research project over the past year. EdUHK Lecturer Elke Van...

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

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

GCSE Success Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Candy Gram Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/candy-gram

Free Learning Expansion Articles

ICHK’s Free Learning programme continues to spread across the world.

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

The ICHK School Media Team Articles

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

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

IB Psychology Articles

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

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

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

Full Circle Mentoring Scheme Articles

A mentoring programme for girls in Year 7 is underway.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/full-circle-mentoring-scheme

Paper Crane Club Articles

A powerful story of extraordinary courage has inspired students to fold 1,000 paper cranes for world peace.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/paper-crane-club

Sporting Success Articles

Students have been celebrating sporting success this week.

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

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

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

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

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

Transition Workshops Articles

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

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

The ICHK Book Week Articles

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

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

Broken Devices Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/broken-devices

Mid Autumn Festivities Articles

A programme of activities has been held in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mid-autumn-festivities

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

Transition Support Articles

Presentations are being staged for next year’s Year 7 cohort, as part of a support programme to welcome new students to ICHK.

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

Our Graduates

We are very proud of our graduates who have achieved success in the world of higher education and work. Many have secured places at prestigious universities around the world, along with coveted university scholarships and been elected into student leadership roles by their peers. Enjoy some of their stories below.

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

Enrichment & Flow

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

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

Working with Us

A rewarding career in an innovative school starts here.

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

Partnerships

ICHK is very proud of its strong educational partnerships.

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

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

Deep Learning Articles

Another amazing day of Deep Learning was enjoyed by students today. They experienced a series of new and creative study units, all aimed at extending learning beyond the classroom. Students learned about breadmaking, bamboo creativity,...

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

Cambridge Strategies Book Articles

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

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

First Staff Photo Articles

ICHK Secondary was opened in 2009, after Year 7 classes had been run from our partner primary ICHK Hong Lok Yuen for the previous two years. This is the earliest staff photo that exists in the staff room from the year 2010 – 11....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/first-staff-photo

Outdoor Leadership Award Articles

Outdoor education is central to our approaches to learning and teaching at ICHK. It is in the outdoors that students learn the critical skills of leadership, dynamic problem solving, communication, planning, organisation and the ability...

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

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

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

Lung Shan Tunnel Articles

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

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

Art Exhibition Articles

The annual Year 11 art exhibition has been set up as we welcome students back to campus. Some of their fantastic artwork is on display in the PA room, alongside Year 12 IB artwork. We hope that all our returning students enjoy the fruits...

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

Opening Ceremony Invitation Articles

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

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

The +1 Centre Handprints Articles

In September 2020, the +1 Centre was officially opened at ICHK Secondary. This is a specialist centre for students with pronounced educational needs, and its opening represented the culmination of ICHK’s commitment to an ethos that...

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

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

Meet the SRC Articles

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

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

Woodwork Skills Articles

Year 6 students have been developing their woodwork skills, building freestanding towers that stand 4 metres tall. They have been learning how to use woodworking tools under the guidance of outdoor educators Ho Mei Chau and Tiffany Au....

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/woodwork-skills

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

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

Outdoor Leadership Articles

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

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

Christmas Tree Articles

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

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

Amazing Artwork Articles

Senior students continue to produce fantastic artwork.

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

A Symbolic Journey to ICHK Articles

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

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

Visual Thinking Articles

Students are building upon their skills in visual thinking.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/visual-thinking

Nature Trail Articles

In 2022,  a nature trail was developed around ICHK as part of our innovative outdoor learning programme.

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

Spanish Project Articles

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

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

ICHK Sports Day Articles

The ICHK sports day returned at the end of term.

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

Mahjong Tournament Articles

A very successful Mahjong competition have been held at school.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mahjong-tournament

Maths Walk Articles

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

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

Spirit Week Success Articles

Spirit Week has been a huge success.

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

Book Week Articles

ICHK Book Week has been a huge success.

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

Year 7 Assembly Articles

Year 7 students have been celebrating their Deep Learning achievements.

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

Track and Field Mini Meet Articles

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

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

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

Touch Rugby Ceremony Articles

A special event has been held to honour the Year 13 students who have contributed so much to touch rugby at ICHK.

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

CAS Portfolios Articles

Senior students have completed a major milestone in their IB studies.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cas-portfolios-c

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

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

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

ICHK Shortlisted for Tes Award Articles

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

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

Felix Olesen Articles

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

Julius Wu Articles

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

Alris Chan Articles

Alris is a IB Diploma graduate 2016.

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

Vincent de Bont Articles

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

The Dream Catchers Articles

Drama students left an audience of parents spellbound, with their amazing production of ‘The Dream Catchers’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-dream-catchers

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

Dragon Maths Contest Articles

Students have been representing the school in a maths contest.

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

Year 12 Core Week Articles

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

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

Hong Kong Education University Visit Articles

ICHK continues to attract visitors who want to learn more about our approaches to education.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hong-kong-education-university-visit

The SRC for 2024-25 Articles

We are pleased to introduce the ICHK SRC Executive Council for 2024-25.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-src-for-2024-25

Outdoor Leadership Underway Articles

The Outdoor Leadership programme is underway for Year 10 and 11 students.

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

University Visits Articles

Senior students are looking ahead at university destinations.

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

The Happening at ICHK 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-at-ichk

ICHK Book Club Articles

The inaugural ICHK parent book club has been held.

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

Junior Achievement Team Sale Articles

ICHK’s young entrepreneurs have been selling their products.

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

ICHK Shortlisted for Award Articles

We are delighted that ICHK has been shortlisted for a teaching and learning award.

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

Internships Begin Articles

Our internship programme for Year 10 and 11 students is underway.

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

Spirit Week Fun Articles

A fantastic Spirit Week has been held at school.

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

HKAYP Expeditions Articles

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

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

Kaleidoscope Articles

A showcase is being held at school, to celebrate the artistic journeys of our senior students.

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

Battle of the Books Runners Up Articles

ICHK was the runner-up in this week’s Battle of the Books final.

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

SRC 2025-26 Articles

We are pleased to introduce the ICHK SRC Executive Council for 2025-26.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/src-2025-26

GBA International School Award Articles

In 2025, ICHK became a double-award winner in the inaugural Greater Bay Area International School Awards.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/gba-international-school-award

Our Graduates Categories

https://www.ichk.edu.hk

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

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

Corridor Artwork Articles

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

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

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

University Offers Articles

University offers are arriving for our Year 13 students.

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

Mural Articles

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

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

IB Biology Articles

Year 13 Biology students set up mini ecosystems in school this week.

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

Festive Cheer Articles

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

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

Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit Articles

A special programme of activities has been enjoyed at school in celebration of the New Year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/welcoming-the-year-of-the-rabbit

Art Exhibition Visit Articles

Art students have been inspired by the work of a visionary artist in a major new exhibition in Hong Kong.

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

Maths Contests Articles

ICHK students have taken part in a series of maths contests.

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

Final Day for our Year 13s Articles

The traditional final day sleepover returned for our Year 13s.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/final-day-for-our-year-13s

University Talks Articles

University talks are continuing for our senior students.

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

Big History Hikes for Year 8 Articles

Year 8 students are taking part in ‘Big History Hikes’.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/big-history-hikes-for-year-8

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

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

News

ICHK is a community school, which prides itself on the strength of its relationships. We value our strong partnerships between parents, staff, students, governors and the wider community.

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

Join Us

If you are a parent looking for a first-class education, a teacher interested in working in a dynamic environment, or you’d just like to find out more, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community.

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

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

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

School Painting Articles

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

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

School Rules Articles

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

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

The Sound of Waves Articles

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

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

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

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

Outdoor Expeditions Articles

ICHK students have been scaling the summits during outdoor expeditions. Hikes have been held by groups of senior students. Students in Year 10 are beginning their work towards the Hong Kong Award for Young People. A small number of...

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

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

The Great ICHK Quiz Articles

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

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

Free Learning Book Articles

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

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

Wildlife Camera Articles

ICHK’s stunning location offers a rare glimpse into the very best of Hong Kong’s unique natural environment.

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

Drama Exploration Articles

Year 9 Drama students have been experimenting with character as part of a creative home learning exploration.

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

Nature Inspired Poetry Articles

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

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

Maths Learning Articles

Year 8 students have produced some amazingly creative maths work.

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

Connect and Recharge Activities Articles

Students continue to enjoy new outdoor activities through the Connect and Recharge programme.

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

Me I Want to Be Articles

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

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

Musical Inspiration Articles

A rainy day at school has provided musical inspiration for Year 7s.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/musical-inspiration

Musical Learning Articles

A group of students attended a chamber concert, as part of their studies into music.

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

Activities at ICHK Articles

Our Curriculum X Activities programme has returned.

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

Music Inspired by Nature Articles

The beautiful surroundings of ICHK have provided musical inspiration for Year 7s.

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

Year 12 Psychology Studies Articles

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

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

AYP and Expedition Articles

Year 10 students have all completed an overnight expedition.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ayp-and-expedition

Junior Achievement Team Articles

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

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

Enrichment & Flow Articles

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

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

Lost at Sea Articles

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

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

Year 9 Rite of Passage Articles

A wonderful rite of passage has been marked by Year 9 students.

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

Student Media Team Articles

Students from the School Media Team have been learning about the work of local charity ImpactHK.

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

Award for Young People Articles

Students have begun training for their Bronze Award for Young People.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/award-for-young-people

Sustainability Meeting Articles

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

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

Discovery Dome Articles

The Discovery Dome has made a return to ICHK.

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

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

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

Cycling Badge Articles

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

Gauss Maths Contests Articles

Students have completed another series of maths contests.

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

Book Awards Voting Articles

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

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

Meet the Student Media Team Articles

We are pleased to introduce next year’s Student Media Team.

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

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 Outdoor Learning Articles

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

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

Year 10 Art Exhibition Articles

Year 10 BTEC Art and Design students have created a stunning exhibition of artwork.

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

Swimming Medal Success Articles

It’s been another fantastic week for the ICHK swim team.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/swimming-medal-success

Hong Kong Award for Young People Articles

Students have begun training for their Bronze and Silver Award for Young People.

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

Swimming Championship Medals Articles

ICHK swimmers have again won medals in the ISSFHK Championships.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/swimming-championship-medals

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

Psychology Studies Articles

Year 12 Psychology students have been learning about cultural adaptation.

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

Youth Empowerment Service Articles

Students have been developing new life skills, through a partnership with the Youth Empowerment Service.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/youth-empowerment-service

Battle of the Books Finalists Articles

ICHK is in the Battle of the Books final for the first time.

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

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

Marshy Mellow Articles

Enterprising ICHK students have created their own products, which they will be selling at the Arts for Inclusion Community Carnival.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/marshy-mellow

History of ICHK in 100 Objects Categories

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