AISHK 3Oth Anniversary Ball, In Pictures

Thank You for Celebrating with Us – AISHK 30th Anniversary Ball: Pearl of the Orient 

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 AISHK Ball – parents, staff, alumni, partners and friends! Your incredible energy, generosity and strong turnout made the night truly unforgettable. From the buzz of conversation to the packed dance floor, the celebration was a reflection of the amazing spirit that surrounds our school. We’re so grateful you were there to mark this milestone with us. 

With the theme Pearl of the Orient, our community came together for a vibrant celebration of 30 incredible years. From just 25 students in 1995 to over 1,100 today, the journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. 

Guests enjoyed a dazzling night of delicious food, flowing wine, and fantastic company.  

The evening kicked off with a powerful performance by our talented student Chinese drummers, setting the tone with rhythm and energy. Later, the Senior Band took the stage, filling the room with vibrant music that had guests tapping their feet and ready to dance! 

As the night went on, the dance floor lit up and the energy just kept building – it was a brilliant celebration full of fun, joy, and great vibes that carried well into the evening (and morning!). 

We hope you enjoy the photos and watch a recap video here! Stay tuned - there's more to come including photos and videos of the evening. 

The success of the 2025 AISHK Ball was made possible thanks to the incredible support of our community – especially our parents, staff, AISFL Board, AISHK Founding Associations, and key members of our global network here in Hong Kong. 

We were also honoured to welcome founding members who joined us on the night and played a pivotal role in turning the dream of AISHK into a reality: 

• Mr Tom Corkhill – Founding Member of AISHK, former Chairman and Board Member, serving the school for 30 years. At the time of founding, he led the Australian Association of Hong Kong. 

• Dr Joseph Kwan – Founding Member of AISHK, former School Supervisor and Board Member. At the time of founding, he led the Federation of Australian Alumni Associations Hong Kong. 

We were honoured to be joined by: 

• Guest of Honour: Deputy Consul-General, Mr Alistair McEachern 
  

• AISHK Board Chair: Mr Andrew Macintosh 
  

• AISHK Vice Chair: Ms Kym Fortescue 
  

• AISHK Board Members, past and present, including current members: 
  

  • Professor Richard Petty 
    

  • Ms Winnie Elbl 

    
    

  • Mr Kevin Cheung 

    
    

  • Mr Jeffrey Chan 

    
    

• The AISHK School Executive Team 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to generous sponsors: 

Gold Sponsors – Kinox, Aston Wilson Ltd., Compass Group Hong Kong 

Silver Sponsors – Qantas, Wofoo Foundation, Aussie Expat Home Loans, JL Finance, Tanner De Witt, Empire Group Global Limited, ISS Facility Services 

Lead Raffle Sponsor – Qantas Airways 

Photo Booth Sponsor – Nest Property 

Beverage Partners – Wine Brothers (Australian wine), Cellarmaster (champagne), and Saicho Sparkling Tea (alcohol-free option) 

A special thank you to all our raffle and prize donors, including our Lead Raffle Sponsor Qantas and contributors to the Silent Auction.  

A sincere thank you to the incredible Parent Association Ball Committee for their tireless dedication, creativity, and countless hours of work in bringing this exceptional evening to life. Your passion and commitment made the night truly unforgettable. 

• President – Alex Harrington 

  
  

• VP Events – Rina Shepherd 

  
  

• VP Finance – Claire Doherty 

  
  

• Committee Members – Kwai Lee, Rachael Whitelum, Jessica Li 

  
  

We deeply appreciate everything you’ve done – thank you for making it all happen with such style and heart. 

Here’s to 30 years of AISHK – and many more to come!