On Tuesday afternoon, along with other AISHK colleagues, I had the pleasure of attending an educator’s conference at the ISF Academy themed, “Development in Diversity: Making Sense of Ourselves Through Others”. The focus on embracing diversity and building more inclusive school communities was timely given today’s fun and colourful Cultural Celebration across Secondary – an SRC initiative which saw home […Read more]
Last Friday afternoon Year 10 got to ask questions of Year 12s currently studying IB and HSC subjects. 23 stations were manned by 31 Year 12 volunteers who shared the realities, the joys and the pitfalls of the subjects they represented. A credit to the Year 12s who spoke 23 times on the same topic. Much thanks to Tom Busby […Read more]
This week’s Secondary assembly was a fabulous showcase of various student-led initiatives that are enriching the school experience for all. From the SRC’s upcoming Cultural Celebration next Wednesday, to a new interhouse chess tournament that encourages house participation beyond sport, to a heartfelt student farewell for legendary security guard Victor Chan, we saw many examples of outstanding student leadership. As […Read more]
Congratulations to the latest Bronze, Silver and Gold Award winners who were announced this week. There are an impressive 269 Bronze Award winners listed below, who have been recognised for qualities like: being a positive role model; demonstrating commitment and perseverance in a subject; displaying grit and resilience outside the classroom. There are also 56 Silver Award winners who receive this […Read more]
We are currently conducting meetings with the students of Year 12 and their parents. The purpose of these is to assist the students with their post school plans. While, in the end, it is a decision that the child should make, parents often ask what they can do to help. Here are some tips that can help ease the anxiety […Read more]
It’s been a busy and vibrant week in Secondary with all year levels back on campus after highly successful senior retreats last week. Next Wednesday the campus will turn yellow and red for the highly anticipated Wattle/Waratah mufti day – always a highlight of the year. For a $20 charity donation, students may wear causal clothes to school, and in […Read more]
At AISHK, we believe that physical activity is essential for everyone’s well-being, and we are committed to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among our students. However, we also recognize that some groups, such as teenage girls, can face unique challenges when it comes to staying active. That is why we are excited to introduce “Femme Friday” – a new […Read more]
At AISHK we take care of the whole student. This includes students emotional intelligence, resilience building and compassion. In 2023, we have trained the Year 10 cohort in Youth Mental Health First Aid, a 3 part course for young people to identify mental illness and provide tangible strategies to help a friend in a poor state of mental wellbeing. […Read more]
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