We are pleased to share the successful outcome of the recent 2025 Parent Association Annual General Meeting (PA AGM), which comprised two key parts:

Final PA General Meeting for 2025 – This included a Year in Review and reports from the Executive Committee, reflecting on achievements and community engagement throughout the year.

Induction of the 2026 Parent Association (PA) Executive and General Committee – Welcoming new members who will lead and support our PA community in the year ahead.

We extended our thanks and acknowledgement to the outgoing 2025 PA Executive and General Committee for their dedication and contributions:

Thank You to Our Outgoing 2025 PA Executive Committee

• President: Alex Harrington

• VP New Parent Coordinator: Angus McLeod

• VP Finance: Claire Doherty

• VP Community: Steven Do

• VP Events: Rina Shepherd

• VP Secretary: Julie Marchese

  
  

Outgoing 2025 General Committee Members:  Rob Daniel, Jacinta Fernandes, Alanna Miles, Tin Nguyen, Banovwe Shakarho, Emily Tang, Brett Verschoor, Vivian Wong.

2025 Class Representatives

Thank you to all Class Representatives for your commitment, invaluable and unwavering support in connecting parents and fostering community spirit throughout the year, and we look forward to more formal acknowledgement of your crucial role very soon.

We sincerely thank these outgoing members for their exceptional dedication and contributions. Through their time, effort, and commitment, they have strengthened the fabric of our school community, fostered collaboration among families, and enriched the experience for all students and parents. Along the way, they brought energy, creativity, and plenty of fun to events and initiatives, helping make every occasion memorable and meaningful. Their support has been instrumental in creating a welcoming, connected environment that reflects the values of AISHK.

2026 PA Executive & General Committee

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who stepped forward to volunteer for the Parent Association. Your willingness to give your time, energy, and expertise reflects the strength and spirit of our AISHK community.

The PA plays a vital role in fostering connections, supporting school initiatives, and creating memorable experiences for families and students. By joining the Executive and General Committees, these parents have committed to working collaboratively to uphold these values and make a positive impact throughout the year ahead.

We are pleased to share brief introductions for each 2026 PA Committee Member, along with the year levels of their enrolled children in 2025. 

Executive Committee

President

Kwai Lee (Year 10)

Kwai brings years of experience with the Parent Association, including serving as VP Events and on the General Committee. Her broad knowledge across roles, gained through active involvement and observation, gives her valuable insight into supporting each position. Kwai is passionate about building on the PA’s strong foundations, focusing on community spirit, fundraising, and events that unite families for the benefit of our students.

VP – Secretary

Cassandra (Cassie) Zughbi (Year 2 & Prep)

Cassie is a highly organised professional with experience in design and construction, managing internal and external teams, and ensuring compliance. She values school connections and is keen to contribute through the Secretary role.

VP – Treasurer

Vicky Choie (Year 5)

Vicky is deeply committed to supporting the PTA and fostering strong connections among parents. She brings valuable prior experience serving as Secretary and handling Finance in various volunteer roles, and she is enthusiastic to take on the responsibilities of this position.

VP – Events

Jacinta Fernandes (Year 11 & 2023 Alumni)

Jacinta is a long-time parent and former PA-New Parents coordinator with strong bilingual skills and a proven ability to organise large-scale events, including school festivals and community gatherings. She is passionate about uplifting school spirit and engagement. Jacinta is a long-term volunteer of the Parent Association General Committee and has previously supported many PA events. 

VP – New Parent Coordinator

Rob Daniel (Years 9 & 12)

Rob is highly experienced in relocating families globally, having spent almost 20 years helping families settle into new environments. He understands the challenges of transition and looks forward to assisting new families at AISHK. Rob is a long-term volunteer of the PA General Committee and a hands-on supporter of all PA events.

VP – Community

Emily Tang (Years 8 & 1)

Emily has been part of AISHK for nine years and is passionate about fostering a strong sense of community among parents and families. She is eager to help strengthen connections and support initiatives that bring people together for the benefit of our students.

General Committee - 10 Members Capacity (3 vacancies available)

Lourdes Chiu (Year 8)

Lourdes was previously involved in the PA Committee, served on the General Committee, and assisted on the Ball Committee. She has seen the impact a united parent body can have and hopes to use her experience to support the committee and strengthen community connections.

Alex Harrington (Year 7)

Alex brings two years of experience as PA President and prior roles as VP Treasurer and General Committee member. She has extensive leadership experience in not-for-profit organisations supporting the PA and school.

Judy Hui (Years 4 & 2)

Judy is passionate about strengthening the bond between school and parents. With a background in business resilience and risk management for APAC, plus corporate event management experience, she brings organisational and community skills to the role.

Pandora Hui (Year 9)

Pandora has been an active member of the AISHK community for many years, with her daughter attending since prep. She brings valuable experience from her previous roles as Treasurer and VP Events. Having treasured the sense of community at AISHK, Pandora is eager to give back and support both long-standing and new members.

Marianne Leishman (Years 1, 4 & 7)

Marianne is a long-standing AISHK parent who has actively supported the school over the years through attendance and volunteerism at a wide range of school events. She is now keen to formalise her contributions and bring her experience as a parent and member of the school community to a more structured role.

Jacqueline Morrison (Years 2, 4 & 6)

Jacquie is a mother of three at AISHK with over two decades of experience working with families in diverse school environments worldwide. Jacquie values strong, connected school communities and is eager to contribute to the Parent Association and wider AISHK community.

Banovwe (Ben) Shakarho (Year 10 & 2024 Alumni)

Ben has been a parent since 2017 and served on the General Committee four times. She has actively contributed to many events, including Ball sub-committees and creatively leading the Europe stall team for the AISHK International Festival in 2022.

If you are interested in joining the General Committee, please apply via this form.

Thank you and please stay tuned for more updates on the 2026 PA and plans for the year ahead.