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Board of Governors

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

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

Holocaust Memorial Exhibition Articles

A Holocaust memorial exhibition was staged at school.

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

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

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

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

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

Our Students

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

Moria Onuselogu Articles

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

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

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

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

Charlotte Cheung Articles

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

Flora Lai Articles

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

Another memorable day at ICHK Articles

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

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

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

Emma Kent-Jones Articles

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

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

Beyond the Curriculum

Our Curriculum X Activities Programme.

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

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

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

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

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

Visual Thinking Articles

Students are building upon their skills in visual thinking.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/visual-thinking

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

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

Parent Voices

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sustainability

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

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

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

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

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

SRC T-Shirt Articles

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

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

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

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

Taster Day Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Assembly and Awards Ceremony Address Articles

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

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

ICHK 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

Farewell Simon Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Debate Team Articles

Well done to our Chinese debate team members, who have just completed their season.

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

Sustainability at ICHK Articles

Jon Rees is Sustainability Coordinator at ICHK

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

Charlotte Lam Articles

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

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

Vincent de Bont Articles

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

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

Kelly Harmon Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scarlette Leung Articles

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

David Addis Articles

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

Alex Hall Articles

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

Liam Greenall Articles

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

Alistair Kanaan Articles

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

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

Graduation Speech 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Karim Chong and Ben Ng

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

Kathryn Lung Articles

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

Chris Holland Articles

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

Constraints: Beautiful and Otherwise Articles

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

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

Solving the Rubik's Cube of School Articles

Kenny Ng's Year 13 valedictorian speech

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

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

Contact Us

ICHK exists so that students who attend our school enjoy the conditions in which they can ‘thrive’ as learners and people. The holistic welfare of students is at the heart of our philosophy.

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

Physical Education

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

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

History of ICHK

A brief look into the history of our school.

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

Partnerships

ICHK is very proud of its strong educational partnerships.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Complexity of Learning Articles

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

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

Human Technologies at ICHK Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ability, capacity and capability Articles

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

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

ICHK 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

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

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

Rite of Passage Articles

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

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

Why not 50+1? Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Tree Articles

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

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

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

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

A Symbolic Journey to ICHK Articles

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

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

Year 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

Legends Yearbooks Articles

Students received their ‘Legends’ yearbooks this week.

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

Legends Yearbook Articles

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

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

Festive Cheer Articles

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

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

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

Spirit Week Success Articles

Spirit Week has been a huge success.

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

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

Jon Rees Articles

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

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

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

Sammi Chan Articles

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

Jenny Wu Articles

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

Natalie Bailey Articles

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

Amanda Luk Articles

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

EcoWarriors Articles

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

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

Graduation Speech Articles

Brandon Lung’s Year 13 graduation speech

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

CIS Accreditation Articles

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

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

The 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

DL 5 Articles

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

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

TASS Charter Articles

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

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

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

Deep Learning Experiences Articles

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

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

The Happening Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Achievement Company Articles

Young entrepreneurs from ICHK have been inspecting production samples for their company.

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

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

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

Carbon Off-Setting Articles

ICHK’s overseas trips this autumn were carbon offset.

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

End of Term 1 Assembly and Award Ceremony Address Articles

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

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

The project of ICHK, in a nutshell. Articles

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

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

Angus Li Articles

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

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

Angela Chung Articles

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

Caelan Hermans Articles

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

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

Jailbreak Articles

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

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

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

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

The TASS Charter Articles

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

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

Production Rehearsals Articles

Work on ICHK’s annual school production is underway.

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

Graduation Speeches 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Saki Takano and Jodi Fu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Year 6 Taster Day Articles

We were pleased to welcome our partner schools to ICHK for a special taster day.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-6-taster-day

Erin Loges Articles

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

Sean McDermott Articles

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

Ross Parker Articles

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

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

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

Alexander Mrkich Articles

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

Jimmy Lam Articles

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

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

DL+ Week Articles

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

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

Junior Achievement Team Sale Articles

ICHK’s young entrepreneurs have been selling their products.

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

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

Exchange Visit at ICHK Articles

The ICHK exchange programme has been underway.

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

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

ICHK TV Goes Live Articles

ICHK TV has broadcast live for the first time.

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

Spirit Week Fun Articles

A fantastic Spirit Week has been held at school.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

History of ICHK in 100 Objects Categories

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Our MT Graduates Categories

https://www.ichk.edu.hk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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