Welcome to the December 2021 issue of The Lion Rock. This publication, previously issued quarterly, has been adjusted to a biannual publication for 2021. However, the colourful and proud representation of our achievements as a school is as steadfast as ever, as we reach the end of the year. In this issue, you can look forward to: Valedictory Recap: Celebrate […Read more]
AustCham Hong Kong is seeking an intern between January and June 2022 (3 to 6 months). This opportunity provides exposure to high level insight and business leaders. The internship is suitable for either school leavers or graduates who are awaiting the start of the Australian university year. Role: Conduct research for various projects Events function/membership engagement Management of database Ad […Read more]
This year AISHK has the pleasure joining other schools around the world to co-organise The 2nd Chinese Language Festival – a platform at which the Primary and Secondary students will get to showcase their various skills. The competition is divided into Native and Non-Native groups. If you are interested in knowing more about the competition, please visit the following site […Read more]
On this last day of the 2021 school year, I would like to wish all our Secondary families the happiest of Christmases and it goes without saying that we’re all hoping for better and more normal times in 2022. If you’re travelling over the holiday period, and are affected by any changes to quarantine rules, please update the Secondary office. […Read more]
In 2018 the New South Wales curriculum of “Mandatory Technology” was changed to include a new curriculum area: Digital Technologies. This area is more “STEM”-based, including electronics, systems design, coding, and Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). This was a new curriculum area for many NSW schools, who had previously taught more traditional workshop skills. Schools had to readjust resourcing […Read more]
On Friday the 12th November, AISHK saw the return of Dragon’s Den. This is the 6th Dragon’s Den, and by far the biggest! 18 Design & Technology Class of ‘22 students presented their product concepts to a panel of “Dragons” from relevant industries: design, manufacturing, media, business, journalism, and higher education. Dragon’s Den is modelled after the British TV show […Read more]
For Year 8 students, 2021has been a year of defining moments; some deeply challenging, some exciting and other more formative. While each individual student has been on their own unique journey this year, as a group their experience has been characterised by kindness, pragmatism and collective growth. Through it all, our Year 8 students banded together and truly embodied our […Read more]
With 2021 being the inaugural year of the Mini and Junior Duke Award at AISHK, the community jumped at the chance to be involved. The aim of the program was for students to complete 10 challenges (out of 14), specific to their year level, by producing the evidence and reflections and handing in for signing off by our Duke Leaders. […Read more]
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