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Happenings looking forward Don’t miss... ISTA Chamber Music Concerts 19 January and 30 March Presented in partnership with the Sai Kung Sound Collective, this concert series will feature professional musicians from all over Hong Kong who are coming together to bring to life a musical programme that will include something for everyone! For more details and tickets, visit www.ista-hongkong.com /concert-and-masterclass-series. Lunar New YEar Assembly 30 January The HKA community comes together to celebrate Chinese traditions through wonderful performances by the Primary School and cultural activities in the Secondary School. Community Yard Sale 25 May - 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Donate, buy or recycle unwanted clothes, toys, books and household items. All proceeds support designated charities and HKA’s Scholarship Fund and Student Initiative Fund. Calendar Highlights 9 JANUARY HKA Parents Coffee Social 18 January Primary School Counsellor Coffee Morning 19 JANUARY ISTA and Sai Kung Sound Collective Chamber Music Concert 24-26 January ACAMIS Basketball Tournament in Macau 24-27 January ISTA Middle School Festival in Chiang Mai 27 January London Alumni and Former Family Lunch 30 JANUARY Lunar New Year Assembly 4-8 February Lunar New Year Holiday 13 FEBRUARY HKA Parents Coffee Social 15 FEBRUARY Primary School Sports Day 21 FEBRUARY Secondary School Sports Day, Grade 9 Higher Education Night and Grade 10 MYP Personal Project Exhibition 21-24 FEBRUARY SCISAC Volleyball in Chongqing 4-8 March Primary School Literacy Week 6 March HKA Parents Coffee Social 14 March Primary School Concert 15 March All School Counsellor Coffee Morning 22 March Hot Cocoa House 23 March HKA Parents Pre-Sevens Disco Party 27-29 March Grade 3 Camp 30 March ISTA and Sai Kung Sound Collective Chamber Music Concert 3 APRIL Grade 12 Arts Exhibition 5 April Ching Ming Festival - School Closed 10-11 April Primary and Secondary School Parent Teacher Student Conferences (PTSC) 11-12 April Secondary School Musical Production 17-20 April ACAMIS Football Tournament in Beijing 19 April - 1 May Spring Holiday - School Closed 1 May Labour Day - School Closed 8 May HKA Parents Coffee Social 9-11 May SCISAC Basketball in Taichung 13 May Buddha’s Birthday Observed - School Closed 14-17 May Grade 5 PYP Exhibition 17 may Primary School Counsellor Coffee Morning 23 May Primary School Art Exhibition 25 May Community Yard Sale 30 May Grade 12 Breakfast 31 MAY Class of 2019 Graduation 7 June Dragon Boat Festival - School Closed 12-14 June Arts & Literature Festival 13-14 June Grade 4 Play 19 JUNE End of Year Assembly Last Day of School 28
hka Voices contributors Alix and ambrose, Grade 5 students, interviewed Benson Chang, HKA’s Building Supervisor. HEIDI BOSHOFF was born in Namibia, raised in South Africa, travels on an Austrian passport with Irish-born children and has lived in Hong Kong for the past 9 years. Heidi studied Sports Science, specialising in people with disabilities, and is passionate about seeing people reaching their full potential. After working nearly two years in the Learner Support Department, Heidi is now the Athletics and Activities Coordinator. She and husband Jan, a member of HKA’s Technology Department, are parents to Joshua, Class of 2018 and Heidi, currently in Grade 11. Peter Cheah graduated from HKA in 2013 and earned his degree from Monash University in 2018. His time at Monash culminated with an honours year, and the work he produced during that time led to international recognition at the Global Grad Show in Dubai in November 2018. He and his brother Robert, Class of 2014, joined HKA in Primary School at Stubbs Road. Andre Chiang is a Grade 11 student. He wrote about his effort to end the use of plastic straws in Hong Kong. Joanna Crimmins is an experienced IB educator who believes that young people learn best when they are enjoying their learning journey and are engaged in practical, real life activities. She has been an educator for 18 years and is currently Acting Secondary School Principal at Hong Kong Academy. Before assuming her current role, she served as the MYP and DP Coordinator. Prior to joining HKA, Joanna enjoyed a variety of faculty and leadership roles in the UK, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. She is passionate about the HKA community and about creating strong relationships with parents, students and staff. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Education from the University of Wales and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from The Open University, UK. Stephen Dare Head of School Stephen Dare joined HKA in 2010. Originally from the UK, Stephen has been a member of faculty and leadership teams at schools in Colombia, the U.S., the Philippines and Hong Kong. Before coming to HKA, he was the Assistant Superintendent at the International School of Manila. He has been a co-trainer for the Principals’ Training Center Summer Institutes and is active with numerous educational initiatives such as Cognitive Coaching, Adaptive Schools and Next Frontier Inclusion. He has also served in leadership roles in international school organisations such as the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) and the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS). He has been a Klingenstein Fellow at Columbia University (New York) and is currently pursuing his doctorate in education. Anne Drouet joined HKA in 2017 as the school’s first Director of Performing Arts. She also leads the ISTA Performing Arts Academy, Hong Kong, for which HKA is the administrative home. She has an international background in theatre and music and relishes HKA’s mission to develop self-directed learners as they find their own pathways. Kristin Feren joined HKA in 2018 as Assistant Secondary School Principal for Grades 6-10. Originally from the the U.S., she has taught in her home state of New Hampshire, Egypt, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Venezuela. She is passionate about the International Baccalaureate and is excited to be a part of HKA. Matt Harris, Ed.D. is an international educational consultant through International EdTech, based in Singapore. In his work, Dr. Harris helps schools, districts, and educational technology companies with educational technology strategic planning, systems design, training, and program development. Drawing on his award-winning programs, Dr. Harris has worked with schools and large educational organizations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America, Australia, and Asia. He also shares his experience through keynote speeches, articles, and online social channels around educational leadership and technology. Prior to working as a consultant, Dr. Harris worked as an educational leader, teacher, author, presenter and researcher having taught all grade levels from preschool to graduate school. He worked as a senior administrator in schools and universities in North America and Asia. Dr. Harris is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Education Expert, Google Certified Innovator, and Common Sense Education Certified Educator. Laura Mitchell has served as HKA’s Director of Institutional Advancement since 2013 and has been involved with HKA since 2007. Throughout her two decades in the fields of communications and advancement, she’s worked for several organisations, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Laura is member of the Commission on Communications and Marketing of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). She also serves on the board of the Vesper Society, a foundation that promotes social justice through health care and community-building. She holds a BA in Economics from Pomona College and PhD in History from Yale University. CinDY NG joined HKA in 2014 as a Primary School Co-teacher and has worked in Grade 5 and Kindergarten. In 2018, she took on a new role as ASA Coordinator. Born in Hong Kong, Cindy grew up in California. She enjoys sports, traveling and photography. Viplav Tandon A member of the Class of 2018, Viplav is now studying at Hult International Business School in San Francisco, California. Viplav ran track and played football, helping the Dragonflies on to victories in several local and regional tournaments. He is an accomplished photographer and generously contributed his work to the school’s most recent Gala fundraiser.
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