For the English Schools Foundation (ESF), 2017 marks fifty years’ service to Hong Kong. A series of events are organised throughout the year to celebrate ESF’s world-class education, highlighting the incredible achievements of students, staff and alumni. Two events, the ESF Secondary Concert and ESF Primary Choral Concert, were successfully performed earlier this year. From June to July, a Visual Arts Exhibit . . .
After eight years in rented commercial spaces in Kennedy Town, The HarbourSchool scored quite a coup by being awarded the last school site on Hong Kongisland by the EDB in 2015. In the last 18 months, I’ve spent many hours thinking,researching, planning the tangibles that make up a school - how can we optimisethese new spaces for learning, what can we design into the space to make learningmore engaging? The happy result . . .
Wellbeing. This word is the latest buzz-word in professional development in corporate circles although it has long existed for students, with schools recognising that a holistic approach to academic success also included the promotion of the social and emotional development and wellbeing of students. Wellbeing is difficult to define. It includes cognitive, emotional, social and physical aspects and is often referred to as t . . .
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) has long been recognised amongst international schools as offering one of the top arts programmes. The school’s arts programmes, which consist of both visual and performing arts, represent an exciting opportunity for the 1,800 CDNIS students to grow in their artistic skills and in their artistic appreciation. In particular, the arts programmes develop creative problem . . .
A very impressive Ceremony took place on Friday 19 May, 2017 the American School Hong Kong (ASHK), celebrated the successful Grand Opening Ceremony for its non-profit, college preparatory international school in Tai Po. The entertainment by the students was extremely impressive. A lot of hard work and talent was exhibited on the day. We were delighted to be part of such an event. More about ASHK: ASHK opened in September 2 . . .
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