It was a very fulfilling occasion to celebrate the completion of secondary school with our Year 12 Class of 2021, at their Valedictory assembly on Monday. The students and their parents, along with their teachers, share a strong sense of pride and belonging to the class and the school. The arrival of the Prep students towards the end of the […Read more]
The word valedictory is derived from the Latin “valedīcere,” which means “to say goodbye”, hence this rite of passage is a poignant time for all members of the AISHK community. For the teachers it is a moment to reflect on the success and development of our young people; for parents, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and growth of their […Read more]
Emotions always run high at our annual valedictory events for Year 12, and it was no exception this year with the Valedictory Assembly on Monday being a stirring farewell to our graduating students. For ten students who began with us in either Reception or Prep, it was the culmination of their entire school education at AISHK. At the other end […Read more]
As referenced in last week’s Dhanara, October is Mental Health Month, which aims to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing. At AISHK we are raising awareness through a Tune In to Mental Health week. Starting on 25 October, we will be holding a variety of events and activities for students, staff and parents, with the goal to focus on […Read more]
Further to the EDB’s recent announcement regarding the second round of the 2021/22 Student Grant Subsidy Scheme, the EDB has issued forms which the School has sent home with students. Please note the following: If you HAVE claimed from this scheme previously: Your form has been pre-populated (orange). Please read the instructions carefully and adjust/fill any areas which require updating, […Read more]
For many of our students in Primary, the last week has provided opportunities for new experiences and there has been a definite theme of discovery. Our Prep and Year 1 students have now had their first experience of using the school swimming pool. As well as working on their swimming skills, these students have had to be self-managers, taking care […Read more]
This year, over 80 students participated in the Primary recitals, submitting videos of themselves playing their instrument at home. As ever, we had a great variety of instruments and repertoire demonstrated. The standard this year was particularly high and the students should be commended for the work that they have put into these videoed performances. Parents will shortly be receiving […Read more]
Dear Reception Families, Welcome to Term Four. It’s been a pleasure to have our students back in class and learning together again. We had an interesting first week with Typhoon Kompasu and our first online learning sessions since the beginning of the year, and a Public Holiday as well. Students have shown once again their adaptability and resilience as they’ve […Read more]
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