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Sports Kit Design Articles

ICHK students have been busy designing sports kits which they hope will be selected for use in school. One of the new Deep Learning units offered this year was ‘Sports Kit Design’, led by sports enthusiast Richard Barnes. Over their...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/sports-kit-design

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

Learning

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

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

Year 10 Unit on Desire Articles

Over the past term, our Year 10 students have explored the unit “Desire”, which invites them to consider the core question: What do humans desire, and how can we be alert to them?

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-10-unit-on-desire

Parent Voices

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

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

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

On the Categorical Distinction Between Living Intelligence and Artificial Computation Articles

Returning intelligence to its vital source: life and liveliness.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/on-the-categorical-distinction-between-living-intelligence-and-artificial-computation

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

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

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

Information Technology

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

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

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

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 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

Natalie Bailey Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Why we can't) work hard and be nice Articles

How schools repress care, and how educators might restore it

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/why-we-cant-work-hard-and-be-nice

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

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

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

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

End of Term 1 Assembly Address Articles

The last 16 weeks have absolutely flown by, it’s been an extraordinarily busy term, and I think you all deserve a well-earned rest.

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

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

Emma Kent-Jones Articles

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

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

Academic Results

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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

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

What AI Reveals About the Deep Structure of Schooling Articles

Over the past two years, conversations about education have been increasingly shaped by the arrival of powerful AI systems.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/what-ai-reveals-about-the-deep-structure-of-schooling

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

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

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

Enrichment & Flow Articles

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

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

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

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

Thinking About University Articles

Senior students are looking ahead at university destinations.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/thinking-about-university

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

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

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

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

Beyond the Curriculum

Our Curriculum X Activities Programme.

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

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

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

Jon Rees Articles

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

Chris Holland Articles

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

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

+1 Centre Articles

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

Charlotte Lam Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wellness Challenge Articles

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

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

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

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

University Visits Articles

Senior students are looking ahead at university destinations.

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

DL+ Week Articles

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

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

+1 Centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sean McDermott Articles

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

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

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

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

Amanda Luk Articles

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

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

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

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

Diversity Equity and Inclusion GBA Award Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-gba-award

History of ICHK in 100 Objects Categories

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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

Moria Onuselogu Articles

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

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

The Discovery Dome Articles

Once again, our Year 7 students had the exciting opportunity to visit the Discovery Dome, a mobile planetarium that provides an immersive 3D experience.

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

Scholarship Policy

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

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

The Non-Mystery of Examination Inflation Articles

Coming from the UK and working in secondary education, I have grown accustomed to the annual media storm that centers on the release of the IGCSE and A Level results in the late summer. It’s a perennial British pantomime of which,...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-non-mystery-of-examination-inflation

PROJECT G Articles

Gemma Ball is a Year 9 student at ICHK. ICHK is a hidden gem of a school, tucked away near the border, and being so far away from the ruckus of Hong Kong Island, we have beautiful green trees and hills surrounding our school. As a...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Preparing for a new term Articles

We’re counting down to the start of the new school year. Our online learning programmes have been finalised, based on extensive experience from the past year, and best practice from around the world. Across Kindergarten. Primary and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/preparing-for-a-new-term

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

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

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

Courage in the Learning Zone Articles

In this post, I would like to discuss the thinking behind the second of our termly awards: Courage in the Learning Zone.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/courage-in-the-learning-zone

End of Term 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

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

Big History Hikes Articles

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

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

The ICHK Logo Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jailbreak Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

History and Hiking Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Deep Learning 1 Articles

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

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

Mind and the Limits of the Observable Articles

There are three great and abiding mysteries: how and why is there something, rather than nothing; how and why does life emerge from inanimate matter; how and why does consciousness arise from animate matter.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/mind-and-the-limits-of-the-observable

New Art Exhibition Articles

Year 10 BTEC Art and Design students have created a stunning exhibition of artwork.

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

Silver Medalists Articles

Congratulations to our silver medal winning basketball players.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/silver-medalists

Year 8 Big History Hikes Articles

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

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-8-big-history-hikes

AI Use in Learning: Positional Statement: A Living Approach Articles

At ICHK Secondary, we believe that real learning changes a person from the inside out. Learning is not just the accumulation of information, but the slow, meaningful growth of understanding, discernment, confidence, curiosity, and...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ai-use-in-learning-positional-statement-a-living-approach

Humanities

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

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/learning-support

Enrichment & Flow

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

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

History of ICHK

A brief look into the history of our school.

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

Admissions Info

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

Maths

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Nicolas Arriaga Articles

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

Scarlette Leung Articles

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

David Addis Articles

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

Liam Greenall Articles

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

Alistair Kanaan Articles

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

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

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

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

Angus Li Articles

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

Angela Chung Articles

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

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

5+1 Model Articles

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

Erin Loges Articles

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

Kathryn Lung Articles

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

Ross Parker Articles

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

Flora Lai Articles

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

Alexander Mrkich Articles

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

Kelly Harmon Articles

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

Jimmy Lam Articles

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

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

Internships Begin Articles

Our internship programme for Year 10 and 11 students is underway.

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

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

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

Sammi Chan Articles

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

New BTEC Level 3 Courses Articles

We are delighted to announce that we will be offering BTEC Level 3 courses at ICHK next year.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/new-btec-level-3-courses

Year 9 Explore the Stories That Shape Our World Articles

This term, our Year 9 students began their Human Technologies journey with the unit Stories for Making Sense, which asked the core question: How do humans make sense of the world and their lives?

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-9-explore-the-stories-that-shape-our-world

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

Physical Education

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

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

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

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

Learning in Cambodia Articles

Our Cambodia CAS+ Week trip provided life changing experiences for our students and for the local people they were working with during the week. Our group spent the week in Siem Reap province, one of the poorest areas of the world,...

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

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

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

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

Chinese Learning Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caelan Hermans Articles

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

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

Guy Claxton Book Articles

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

Charli Haddican Articles

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

Technologies for Consciousness-Capoeira Articles

The HT department was delighted to welcome back a Capoeira Mestre with over two decades of dedicated practice.

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

Flexible Learning

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

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

Human Technologies

Developed at ICHK, Human Technologies offers students a toolkit for becoming better human beings in an ever-changing world.

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

Board of Governors

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

Working with Us

A rewarding career in an innovative school starts here.

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

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

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

Learning In A Real World Context Articles

Douglas Kidd is Deputy Head of School and Teacher of Human Technologies Human beings evolved to live outdoors, and many of the ways in which we think and sense the world around us are calibrated to the outdoor life.  A good example with...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/learning-real-world-context

Deep Learning 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

Why and how we promote sport at ICHK Articles

One of the advantages of being a small school is that all our students have a real opportunity to take part in the full range of sporting activities that a school has to offer.  A good number of our students will have been on teams...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/why-and-how-we-promote-sport-at-ichk-2

Why and how we promote sport at ICHK Articles

Toby Newton is Head of School at ICHK One of the advantages of being a small school is that all our students have a real opportunity to take part in the full range of sporting activities that a school has to offer. A good number of our...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/why-and-how-we-promote-sport-at-ichk

Deep Learning 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

Inspiring Teachers Articles

ICHK teachers are being featured in a worldwide round-up of inspiring educators from around the world. Juliette Perchais visited the school, as part of a 10 month around-the-world trip to meet and learn from passionate teachers. The 29...

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

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

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

Deep Learning Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

University Offers Articles

University offers are arriving for our Year 13 students.

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

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

Junior Achievers Articles

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

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

Spanish Learning Articles

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

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

Candy Gram Articles

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

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

Music Learning Articles

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

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

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

Science Research Articles

Senior students have been working with research scientists as part of a pioneering science initiative.

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

Transitions Workshops Articles

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

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

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

Music Studies Articles

Students are enjoying a wonderful programme of music at school.

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

Activities at ICHK Articles

Our Curriculum X Activities programme has returned.

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

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

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

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

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

Science Learning Articles

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

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

Spanish Project Articles

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

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

Festive Cheer Articles

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

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

Chess Tournament Articles

The ICHK Chess Society Tournament ended with an exciting finale.

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

Hakka History and Bushcraft Articles

Year 7 students are enjoying a ‘Hakka History and Bushcraft Experience’.

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

Full Circle Mentoring Articles

The Full Circle mentoring programme is underway for term two.

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

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

Internship Programme Articles

Our new internship programme for Year 10 students has begun.

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

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

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

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

Book Week Articles

ICHK Book Week has been a huge success.

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

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

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

Year 7 Assembly Articles

Year 7 students have been celebrating their Deep Learning achievements.

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

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

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

ICHK Internship Programme Articles

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

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

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

CAS Reflection Articles

Laam Laam Chung is a Year 12 student

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

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

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

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

Extra Curricular Activities Articles

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

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

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

Sustainability Meeting Articles

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

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

Kindness Walk Articles

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

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

Volleyball Triple Champions Articles

Our U14 Volleyball boys won their championship this week, joining the U16s and U20s in a triple victory.

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

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

Carbon Off-Setting Articles

ICHK’s overseas trips this autumn were carbon offset.

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

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

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

Felix Olesen Articles

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

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

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

Internships Completed Articles

The second ICHK internship programme has been successfully completed.

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

Ultimate Frisbee Articles

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

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

Cycling Badge Articles

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cycling-badge

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

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

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

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

Graduation Speeches 2024 Articles

Year 13 Graduation Speech from Saki Takano and Jodi Fu

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

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

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

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

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

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

Term 1 Curriculum X Activities Articles

Our Curriculum X activities programme is underway.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/term-1-curriculum-x-activities

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

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

Gemma Ball Articles

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

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

Junior Achievement Team Sale Articles

ICHK’s young entrepreneurs have been selling their products.

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

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

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

Junior Achievement Pop Up Stall Articles

Well done to our Junior Achievement team, Cozy Canton, who joined a special pop-up market.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/junior-achievement-pop-up-stall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dyadic Relationships: Attachment Styles Articles

This term, our 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/dyadic-relationships-attachment-styles

The Happening for Year 7 Articles

Our Year 7 students enjoyed participating in our annual Human Technologies event, The Happening, to celebrate their immersion into the ICHK community.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-happening-for-year-7

Author Workshop Articles

A popular children’s author has been inspiring our students to develop their own creative writing.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/author-workshop

Young Enterprise Articles

Young entrepreneurs from ICHK have set up their very own companies and are selling their products.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/young-enterprise

Rock Climbing at Shek O Articles

Year 8 students have been building resilience during rock-climbing days at Shek O.

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

Life Changing Moments in Deep Learning+ Week Articles

Another very successful Deep Learning + Week has been completed.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/life-changing-moments-in-deep-learning-week

ICHK Summits Articles

We are delighted to unveil plans for a new satellite campus space for young adults with diverse learning needs.

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

Navigating Hong Kong Articles

Year 7 students have been learning how to navigate their way around Hong Kong.

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

ICHK Features in TES Articles

ICHK’s innovative approaches have again attracted press attention.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/ichk-features-in-tes

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

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

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

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

Science

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

Languages

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

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

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

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

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

A mesocosm study at ICHK Articles

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

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

Deep Learning at ICHK Articles

Ray Chan is Head of PE, Activities & Deep Learning at ICHK As I reflect upon the year, my mind naturally tends towards the Deep Learning programme that we have initiated this year.  As the coordinator of this programme, I feel...

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

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

“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

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

Using Human Technologies to Achieve A Personal Goal Articles

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

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

Plastic Pollution Campaign Articles

We are proud to announce a major drive against plastic pollution at our school. From next term, we are aiming to completely cut out all single use plastics, as we raise awareness of sustainable living at our primary school. It follows a...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/plastic-pollution-campaign

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

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

Sports Day Medals Articles

At ICHK, the annual sports day really is about so much more than winning. The event is aimed at drawing out and highlighting two values that our school holds to be vital, and which we try to develop in everything we do. Resilience is one...

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

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

Stepping Back in Time Articles

Year 8 students have been taking a step back in time to explore the World War 2 trenches near our school. The students have been exploring the military relics in Luk Keng as part of their Human Technologies and Big History lessons. They...

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/stepping-back-in-time

Environment Inspires Students Articles

Our creative Year 8s have been using the local environment to help them with their studies of war poetry. Students visited the Luk Keng war bunkers near our school as part of their English lessons. They were able to spend time thinking...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legends Yearbooks Articles

Students received their ‘Legends’ yearbooks this week.

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

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

Year 8 Music Articles

Year 8 students are learning the ukulele as part of their music programme.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/year-8-music

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

Visual Thinking Articles

Students are building upon their skills in visual thinking.

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

Legends Yearbook Articles

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

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

ICHK Trail Articles

The ICHK trail is once again open to students.

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

Sports Day Returns Articles

We are delighted that the ICHK sports day is to return after a long absence caused by the pandemic.

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

ICHK Sports Day Articles

The ICHK sports day returned at the end of term.

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

Library Developments Articles

Exciting things are happening in the new look school library.

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

Kingston Chinese Programme Update Articles

Strong progress continues with our Kingston Chinese Programme.

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

A Growth Mindset Articles

Caelan Hermans is a Year 11 student

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

Graduation Speech Articles

Brandon Lung’s Year 13 graduation speech

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cambridge Awards Articles

Two ICHK students have received awards for exceptional achievements at IGCSE.

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

Tensho Miyoshi Articles

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

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

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

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

Alris Chan Articles

Alris is a IB Diploma graduate 2016.

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

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

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

ICHK Pin Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HKAYP Training Underway Articles

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

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/hkayp-training-underway

Record Breaking Sports Day Articles

A record breaking sports day has been held.

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

Cambridge Awards for Top Learners Articles

Two ICHK students have won awards for exceptional achievements at IGCSE.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/cambridge-awards-for-top-learners

The Science of Habit Formation and Sustainable Change Articles

As we usher in the new academic term following the festive break, we once again find ourselves at a pivotal moment to dig into the realm of habit formation and sustainable change

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/the-science-of-habit-formation-and-sustainable-change

Bouldering Success Articles

Well done to the students who showcased excellent skills in the ISSFHK Bouldering Competition.

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

Inline Hockey World Cup Articles

Congratulations to our Deputy Head Ross Parker, who will be representing Hong Kong in the Masters World Cup Inline Hockey Tournament this summer.

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/inline-hockey-world-cup

Exploring Technologies for a Sustainable Future: A Collaborative Learning Experience Articles

At the heart of our Year 11 curriculum lies an essential and timely question: What does it mean to human well, and what kind of future do we imagine for the years ahead?

https://www.ichk.edu.hk/news/exploring-technologies-for-a-sustainable-future-a-collaborative-learning-experience

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