14 of our fastest primary school students joined 190 students from 15 International and ESF schools on Friday 18 May to take part in the Annual Kellett Aquathon. An Aquathon is a swim/run event competed in teams of 6; 3 boys and 3 girls. Each team member swims 250m and runs 850m with the times or rankings added together to […Read more]
LITERACY We continue our focus of transformation exploring the setting, characters and plot of various books. Year One students have enjoyed exploring our third story for our literacy focus; Stuck, written by Oliver Jeffers. We have been discussing the main character Floyd and his interesting ideas about how to get his kite out of the tree. Next week we move […Read more]
Yesterday, the Year Two children all participated in an ‘Olden Day Games’ morning. The children experienced games that were played in the past such as knucklebones, hopscotch, elastics, payana a South American game and a Korean game called foot sacky. The children all had a fantastic morning experiencing what life was like as a child in the past. Thank you […Read more]
Next week (Week 7) will see our annual Chinese Week celebrations take place. Please note the following schedule and reminders: Monday 28 May: Lion Dance at 10:30am on the field. Parents are welcome to attend. Tuesday 29 May: Chinese Games & Shopping Day in the Auditorium. Please be reminded that students need to bring $20 to enjoy this activity. Thursday 31 May: Upper Primary Chinese Talent […Read more]
As the children in Early Childhood visit the LEAP (Life Education Activities Program) van as part of our health curriculum, it is a good time to be thinking about other aspects of health and wellbeing. Across Reception to Year 2 we are very aware of the necessity to build skills in resilience, mindfulness and self-regulation in our youngest school members. […Read more]
Tickets are selling fast for this year’s school Musical Production, The Wizard of Oz, so get in quick to see a dynamic show of singers, dancer, actors and orchestral musicians. Featuring students from year 4 through to Year 12, the musical production of The Wizard of Oz is sure to be a highlight of the year. Come and join Dorothy, […Read more]
On 17-19 May, 10 Boys and 9 Girls travelled to the American International School of Guangzhou in China to compete in the SDRC Basketball Tournament along with 4 other schools in the region. Under the guidance of Mr. Pilgrim, the Boys’ team came second and Mr. Morgan’s Girls team won the championship! Over the three days of intense competition, our […Read more]
Last week I had the great pleasure of hosting alumni events for past students, staff members and parents in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. A diversity of students, staff and parents attended the reunions, including AISHK Alumni Patrons Mrs Chris Neilsen AM (former Head of School), Ms Margaret Merrell (former Assistant Principal, Primary), Dr Jocelyn Chey (former Consul-General for Australia in Hong […Read more]
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