Articles by Brigitte McNamara

Parent Association

Prize Donations needed for “A Midsummer Night’s Ball”

19 May 2017 Brigitte McNamara 0

The Ball Committee are currently seeking prize donations for the raffle and silent auction at this year’s major fundraising event, the Midsummer Night’s Ball which will be held on Saturday 19 August. Thank you to those who have kindly donated to date. Funds raised at events such as the Ball help to support enhancements of the learning, teaching and recreational environments of AISHK. These initiatives further […Read more]

Primary

School Climate

19 May 2017 Brigitte McNamara 0

School climate is a holistic concept which encompasses four domains: safety, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning, and the school environment. Improvement across these domains positively impacts student academic outcomes, and the mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community. School climate and school culture are different. Climate is a product of relationships and how people feel about their school. […Read more]

Primary

Year 3 Science Fun With Dr Bunhead

19 May 2017 Brigitte McNamara 0

On Thursday 11 May, Year 3 traveled to the Hong Kong Performing Arts and Drama Theatre to watch a science demonstration by Dr. Bunhead. It was explosive and entertaining. Some of our ears are still ringing. Read some of the student comments below about their experience: Boom!! Bang!!! The balloon exploded with fire. In the balloon was oxygen and helium. Dr. […Read more]

Secondary

HSC Reforms and Minimum Standards of Literacy and Numeracy

19 May 2017 Brigitte McNamara 0

Next week, our Year 7 and Year 9 students will be completing testing in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It is likely that the majority of our secondary students completing NAPLAN testing next week will have previously undertaken testing in this program […Read more]

Features

Student Ambassadors on display

19 May 2017 Brigitte McNamara 0

I happily report that we had a much-appreciated vice-regal visit on Thursday.  His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC, Governor of New South Wales and Mrs Linda Hurley spent two hours with us touring the school and most importantly, engaging with our students. The Governor and Mrs Hurley visited a spectrum of classes and activities including, Ms Robyn […Read more]

Events

‘A Midsummer Night’s Ball’ Tickets Now Available

12 May 2017 Brigitte McNamara 0

Join us on a mystical journey, starting with a midsummer cocktail hour followed by a magical evening in the Grand Ballroom. This year’s Ball is set to be our best yet! Proceeds from the event, raffle and silent auction will go towards an upgrade of the AISHK undercover play area. A Midsummer Night’s Ball Saturday 19 August, 6:30pm – late Grand […Read more]