HKA Yearbook 2018-19
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W E L C O M E<br />
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to review the 20<strong>19</strong><br />
<strong>HKA</strong> <strong>Yearbook</strong>. As always, it has been a wonderful year<br />
during which we have watched the school moving beyond<br />
adolescence - the focus of one of this year’s schoolwide<br />
priorities. As part of the school’s evolving identity, we<br />
have made a few modifications to the mission statement,<br />
one of which included inserting the word joy as a key<br />
aspiration for learning. When speaking with students about<br />
the notion of joy, they have associated the word with:<br />
feeling upbeat, happiness, laughter, creativity, elation,<br />
sharing, being together, international and some of their<br />
favourite memories.<br />
The following collection of photos and stories provides a<br />
snapshot of events, activities and learning that have<br />
formed a rich tapestry of experiences taking place inside<br />
and outside of our classrooms over the last 12 months.<br />
Throughout the yearbook, you can see some of the<br />
students’ happiest moments when they are inquiring,<br />
competing, exploring, creating and imagining, all elements<br />
of a rigorous and captivating educational journey.<br />
Stephen Dare<br />
Head of School<br />
As you flip through these pages, we hope that the moments<br />
represented bring back fond memories of the <strong>2018</strong>-<strong>19</strong><br />
school year, and make you think of what it means to feel<br />
joy in learning and in life.<br />
Regards,<br />
Stephen Dare<br />
Head of School<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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table of<br />
CONTENTS<br />
W E L C O M E TO H K A 2 0 1 8 / 1 9<br />
2 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
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145<br />
81<br />
FA C U LT Y + S TA F F S P O RT S S E C O N D A RY<br />
A L L S C H O O L<br />
P R I M A RY<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
4 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Dear Parents,<br />
Welcome to the <strong>2018</strong>-20<strong>19</strong> Dragonfly <strong>Yearbook</strong>. The primary<br />
school has had a thriving year from the start of the school<br />
year with the introduction of Playgroup to the close of the<br />
year with our Mandarin Immersion Trip. The year has been<br />
filled with discovery and exploration in and out of the<br />
classroom, deep thinking, new learning, and rich sharing<br />
through the many exhibitions and assemblies. Students have<br />
grown to understand their role and responsibility in the<br />
school community as well as the larger world as they have<br />
cared for our gardens, given service to school and worked<br />
closely with local organizations as they took action from<br />
their newly gained knowledge. A fine year of building both a<br />
culture of learning and community.<br />
Virginia Hunt<br />
Primary School Principal<br />
I encourage you to have your own celebrations and<br />
reflections as a family with every page you turn of our<br />
annual keepsake.<br />
Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of<br />
our students, teachers, staff and programs.<br />
Warm wishes,<br />
Virginia Hunt<br />
Primary School Principal<br />
Dean Johnson<br />
Primary School Assistant<br />
Principal & PYP Coordinator<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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Hong Kong Academy’s<br />
PLAYGROUP<br />
C A PA B L E , C O M P E T E N T & C R E AT I V E<br />
At <strong>HKA</strong>'s Playgroup we<br />
believe that children are<br />
capable, competent and<br />
creative. Children have been<br />
supported to take the lead,<br />
to have control of play and<br />
to drive their own<br />
exploration. Adults have<br />
taken a step back to wait for<br />
the discovery that a child has<br />
made, watched how play<br />
flourishes when we let it<br />
unfold and wondered about<br />
the meaning behind the play<br />
that is taking place. Children<br />
have been enticed by inviting<br />
provocations of natural, open<br />
ended and sensory rich<br />
materials, allowing for<br />
meaningful hands-on learning<br />
to take place. Children have<br />
been exposed to Mandarin in<br />
an authentic and gentle way,<br />
through songs, stories and<br />
play based interactions.<br />
We've learned that children<br />
play through what they know<br />
and what they want to know<br />
more about. Play has proven<br />
to be a powerful way for<br />
children to express<br />
themselves and how they are<br />
making sense of the world.<br />
6 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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primary school<br />
ASSEMBLIES<br />
All classes took to the stage<br />
to proudly share their<br />
learning during our weekly<br />
assemblies. Audiences were<br />
wowed with the range of<br />
performances throughout the<br />
year. We had acting, singing,<br />
dancing, playing instruments,<br />
audience participation,<br />
issues addressed, poetry,<br />
stories, videos, and above<br />
all, confident and<br />
enthusiastic learners leading<br />
the fun.<br />
L E A R N E R S L E A D I N G T H E F U N !<br />
8 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
PK1rén<br />
T H I N G S W E L O V E I N P K 1<br />
Chloe:<br />
I love playing families<br />
with my friends.<br />
Macy:<br />
I love wearing costumes<br />
and pretend to be<br />
Anna and Elsa.<br />
Shiv:<br />
I love it when mums<br />
and dads come to be<br />
mystery readers.<br />
Kavi:<br />
I love to pretend to<br />
be Spiderman.<br />
Luke:<br />
I love playing<br />
police games.<br />
Xu Xin:<br />
I love playing blocks.<br />
Marley:<br />
I love playing with Shivi<br />
and being Spiderman.<br />
Marcus:<br />
I love playing with cars.<br />
Teddy:<br />
I love playing with<br />
my friends.<br />
Tamina:<br />
I love playing<br />
superhero games.<br />
Katelyn:<br />
I love doing arts<br />
and crafts.<br />
Mya:<br />
I love playing unicorns.<br />
Lloyd:<br />
I love playing Spiderman<br />
and superheroes.<br />
Kristen:<br />
I love playing families<br />
with my friends.<br />
Jack:<br />
I love building with blocks<br />
and pretending to be a<br />
policeman.<br />
Joanna De Dios<br />
PK1rén Teacher<br />
Annie Li<br />
PK1rén Mandarin Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
10 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Hanson Chan<br />
Tamina Chelat<br />
Luke Chung<br />
Marley Cook<br />
Macy Harvey<br />
George Theodore<br />
Holland<br />
Kristen Hui<br />
Mya Kapadia<br />
Marcus Lee<br />
Chloe Perry<br />
Lloyd Raymond Jack Shanahan<br />
Xu Xin Shek<br />
Katelyn To<br />
Shiv Uttamchandani<br />
Kavi Vaid<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
PK2ài<br />
I N P K 2 A I W E D E C I D E D TO G I V E<br />
S O M E A D V I C E TO T H E I N C O M I N G P K C H I L D R E N N E X T Y E A R<br />
In the block area you cannot break<br />
other people's structures.<br />
You need to turn on the light in the<br />
home corner when it is dark.<br />
Be careful in the kitchen because there<br />
are glass things that can break.<br />
If you love writing like me,<br />
you can go to the writing table.<br />
If people are using things ask them<br />
if you can use it when they have finished.<br />
When you paint you need to wear an apron.<br />
Before exploration time you sit in a circle,<br />
then you choose where you want to go.<br />
If someone is not doing the right thing<br />
you can ask them to stop.<br />
You need to build inside the blue line so<br />
that people do not trip on the blocks.<br />
Use the ladder to climb up to the loft.<br />
Stepha McArdle<br />
PK2ài Teacher<br />
Sylvia Wong<br />
PK2ài Mandarin Teacher<br />
Gretchen Abasolo<br />
LS PK2ài Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
12 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Connor Callander<br />
Cayden Chen<br />
Jodie Chui<br />
Maddy Fung<br />
Amelia<br />
Gonzalez Fernandez<br />
William Ho<br />
James Koslowski<br />
Liam Kwok<br />
Mitchie Lau<br />
Harry Lin<br />
Mason Mak<br />
Andre Patterson<br />
Savannah Tan<br />
Kamilla Valitova<br />
Evelyn Walsh<br />
Maile Wong<br />
ZiYan Yang<br />
Luca Yuen<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
PK2rén<br />
W H AT I S Y O U R F AV O U R I T E T H I N G<br />
A B O U T P K 2 ?<br />
I like the stage. We can sing a song or make a story or<br />
play the instruments.<br />
I like to play families in the loft. I can be the big sister<br />
and sometimes I am the dog.<br />
When you go outside you can go in the mud kitchen. You<br />
can do whatever you want. There is an oven so you can<br />
cook and it is so squishy and mushy and we love it.<br />
We love making stuff with Make-Do. We made a train and a<br />
microphone and a castle and a transformer and a remote<br />
control for a robot dog!<br />
I like to build blocks with my friends. I love making stuff,<br />
but I don't like putting it away after because it takes<br />
sooooooooo long!<br />
We can have fun!<br />
Marie Baker<br />
Pk2rén Teacher & Early Childhood<br />
Primary Coordinator<br />
Mandy Chan<br />
PK2rén Mandarin Teacher<br />
Emalynn Bernardo<br />
LS PK2rén Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
14 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Noah Amitai<br />
Adelinde Beecroft<br />
Tex Burgess<br />
Christian Cho<br />
Ivy Dimech<br />
Markus Doh Vinna<br />
Felix Harris<br />
Nathaniel Kwok<br />
Caitlyn Lam<br />
Adela Lau<br />
Monte Lin<br />
Adam Liu<br />
Eli Shigehisa<br />
Maya Tancock<br />
Theo Tsang<br />
Chloe Wen<br />
Chi Lok Yao<br />
Evan Yu<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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early childhood<br />
GOING PLACES<br />
L E A R N I N G O U T S I D E T H E C L A S S R O O M<br />
P K 1<br />
S A I K U N G<br />
C O U N T RY<br />
P A R K<br />
PK1 students went on a<br />
nature walk at the Sai Kung<br />
country park to gather<br />
nature materials for the<br />
classroom and to observe<br />
plants and foliage as part of<br />
their inquiry unit on change.<br />
P K 2<br />
L I O N S N AT U R E<br />
E D U C AT I O N<br />
C E N T R E<br />
16 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y<br />
To celebrate “Outdoor<br />
Classroom Day” PK2 had a<br />
day out at Lions Nature<br />
Education Centre. The<br />
children had a wonderful<br />
time climbing trees and<br />
rocks, painting with mud,<br />
creating figures from clay,<br />
sticks and leaves, listening<br />
to stories, and exploring<br />
nature with their friends.<br />
They had time and space to<br />
run and shout, and also to<br />
sit quietly in the shade and<br />
listen to the birds sing. We<br />
can't wait to go back again!
P R I M A RY<br />
K I N D E R G A R T E N<br />
S A I K U N G<br />
C O U N T RY<br />
P A R K<br />
Kindergarten have been<br />
explorers - taking our math,<br />
science, and literacy skills<br />
outside into the world,<br />
using the environment as<br />
our third teacher. We have<br />
jungle trekked, beach<br />
combed, city walked,<br />
transported ourselves<br />
around HK and our<br />
neighbourhood here in Sai<br />
Kung. We love using what<br />
we see to inspire our block<br />
building, writing and these<br />
trips help us think about<br />
the world in a new way.<br />
G R A D E 1<br />
H O I H A B E A C H<br />
We took many field trips<br />
during our Sharing the Planet<br />
unit of inquiry as we learned<br />
about the importance of<br />
plants, as well as the role we<br />
could play in caring for<br />
them. During our last trip,<br />
we visited Hoi Ha beach to<br />
explore and learn about<br />
mangroves. Under the<br />
guidance of Mr. Dean,<br />
students were able to help<br />
plant new mangrove trees.<br />
But the BEST part was riding<br />
in the boat!<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
Kài<br />
T H I S Y E A R I N K I N D E R G A R T E N W E H A D S U C H F U N<br />
We have grown and changed this year. We can take care of our things as we enter the<br />
classroom each day. We have grown as readers, writers and inquirers.<br />
Our reflections: This was hard for me before but now we can...<br />
▪ Write more words.<br />
▪ We can write neatly so the reader can read my books.<br />
▪ We don't give up now!<br />
▪ We can solve our problems.<br />
▪ We can write longer sentences.<br />
▪ We can draw more details.<br />
▪ We can put spaces between our words.<br />
▪ We can read books and we can write books!<br />
▪ We can ask good questions!<br />
Katie Lepak<br />
Kài Teacher<br />
Mary Ann Reid<br />
Kài Co-Teacher<br />
Heather Cheung<br />
LS Kài Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
18 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Olivia Allen<br />
Marcos Birch<br />
Aden Chelat<br />
Ethan Chung<br />
Eddie Cook<br />
Olivia Ellis<br />
Lulu Freeman<br />
Celeste Har-Even<br />
Kai Kapadia<br />
Yuka Kawasaki<br />
Michael Moss<br />
Camille O’Hara<br />
Boo Ordish<br />
Max Perry<br />
Harrison Quaas<br />
Shriya Singhal<br />
Olivia Sisiak<br />
Raff Smith<br />
Nicolas Tancock<br />
Emma To<br />
Bo Udell<br />
Paige Whitfield<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
Krén<br />
T H I S Y E A R I N K I N D E R G A R T E N W E H A D S U C H F U N<br />
It seems like just a second ago that we arrived at school.<br />
New bags and shoes and pencils - everything new and cool.<br />
We met Mabel and her letters, played with words and sounds.<br />
We built with blocks and number tiles and explored Sai Kung town.<br />
We've learnt so much and made new friends and my we've really grown,<br />
we can work together in a team and sometimes all alone.<br />
In library, music and PE we've always gone for gold.<br />
Dancing, reading, movement breaks never getting old.<br />
This year in K we've had such fun,<br />
Lookout grade one 'cause here we come!<br />
Gemma Chambers<br />
Krén Teacher<br />
Michael O’Leary<br />
Krén Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
20 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Jessica Barton<br />
Vanessa Birch<br />
Ryushi Bridgeford<br />
Alyssa Chan<br />
Decimus Chan<br />
Capucine Chazeau<br />
Karuna Belle Cheung<br />
Nathan Fauvarque<br />
Matthew Foudy<br />
Enzo Hareb<br />
Mila Jourdan<br />
Yutom Kim<br />
Kara Ku<br />
Zach Lau<br />
Katie Li<br />
Gus Lin<br />
Zoe Liu<br />
Koa Marsden<br />
Anya Singh<br />
Mya Soligo<br />
Nixon Suen<br />
Bree Udell<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 1ài<br />
W H O C A R E S ? W E D O !<br />
1ài students were caring this year as they learned about<br />
what it takes to be a good friend and a kind person.<br />
They showed they cared about the different homes in Sai<br />
Kung as well as in the world around them. They listened<br />
to their customers while selling their goods and services<br />
at Market Day and waited their turn while shopping. The<br />
students looked for plants in need and developed a plan to<br />
better care for them. When you care about your learning<br />
as well as those around you, it makes for a great year!<br />
Karen Lawler<br />
1ài Class Teacher<br />
Amanda Singh<br />
1ài Co-Teacher<br />
Marc Yeung<br />
LS 1ài Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
22 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Gabriel Amitai<br />
Emma Boag<br />
Arde Chan<br />
Charlie Chenoweth<br />
Lindsay Choi<br />
Oscar Crampton<br />
Tom Haqvinsson<br />
Sophie Holland<br />
Nathan Kwok<br />
Noel Lee<br />
Rika Patterson<br />
Elodie Phillips<br />
Gian Amleto Podesta<br />
Kora Rosenthal<br />
Zoe Ann Solberg<br />
Eva Sorenson<br />
Jase Stanley<br />
Aerin Stockdale<br />
Julia Tsang<br />
Christian Ulfeng<br />
Alexa Ung<br />
Annabel van Grunsven<br />
George Yoshino<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 1rén<br />
1rén students showed their caring side in many ways this<br />
year. They built relationships with each other, their 5rén<br />
buddies, and their pen pals in the Philippines. During<br />
inquiry circles, they helped one another become more<br />
knowledgeable by sharing their new learning about<br />
different house types and plants. Students worked in the<br />
EC and UP gardens to harvest, weed and care for different<br />
plants. They also took action planting mangroves and<br />
caring for plants in need. Whether it was through doing<br />
classroom jobs, growing friendships or taking action,<br />
students showed their kind and caring attitudes by making<br />
thoughtful choices throughout the year.<br />
Rachel Strozeski<br />
1rén Teacher &<br />
Literacy Coordinator<br />
Caroline Noonan<br />
1rén Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
Rebecca Lai<br />
LS 1rén Co-Teacher<br />
24 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Joshua Birch<br />
Vivi Chan<br />
Elliott Chang<br />
Haelyn Chu<br />
Lexi De Pree<br />
Chloe Drouet<br />
Ludo Faust Tedder<br />
Lily Feren<br />
Luca Gonzalez<br />
Fernandez<br />
Odin Hui<br />
Jaden Ip<br />
Amy Lau<br />
Andy Li<br />
Max Lin<br />
Noa Mansikkaniemi<br />
Giulia Paniccia<br />
Zavier Saleem<br />
Loan Schuhmann<br />
Mika Tanaka Poon<br />
Kalani Wong<br />
Vincent Yee<br />
Gabriella Yuen<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 2ài<br />
L E A R N E R P R O F I L E S I N 2 A I<br />
We were knowledgeable during<br />
our biography unit because we<br />
learned a lot about our heroes.<br />
- Brandon & Weilin<br />
We have been inquirers in our<br />
play unit brainstorming ideas<br />
for building arcades.<br />
- Jemima, Isla & Jasper<br />
We were balanced because we<br />
researched different types of<br />
heroes and biographies.<br />
- Tyr & Cheryl<br />
We were principled when we<br />
were quiet when we did our<br />
mindful strategies.<br />
- Mauk, Sienna & Jude<br />
When we were in the play unit,<br />
we were communicators<br />
because we were talking a lot<br />
about the games.<br />
- Zachary & Hywel<br />
We were open-minded in our<br />
play unit because we thought of<br />
different games to make.<br />
- George & Emi<br />
We were risk-takers when trying<br />
new strategies every day like<br />
mindful breathing, drawing and<br />
yoga.<br />
- Jay, Alessio, Kaitlyn<br />
We were thinkers. We thought<br />
about what we needed to bring<br />
to make the machines. When<br />
some parts didn't work, we<br />
tried other ways.<br />
- Joseph, Valeria and Sloane<br />
We were caring to our playgroup<br />
buddies because we played with<br />
them and took care of them.<br />
- Reggie & Julie<br />
We were reflective when<br />
reading our animal books to<br />
2ren and gave each other<br />
feedback.<br />
- Caron & Aria<br />
Sonya Yong<br />
2ài Teacher<br />
Denise Tong<br />
2ài Co-Teacher<br />
Blessie Maunder<br />
LS Grade 2 & 3 Teacher<br />
26 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
P R I M A RY<br />
Jude Chambers<br />
Brandon Chen<br />
Carson Cheung<br />
Zachary Cheung<br />
Alessio Chou<br />
Julie Chui<br />
Hywel Clarke<br />
Jasper Clarke<br />
Weilin Deng<br />
Jemima Freeman<br />
Mauk Geling<br />
Tyr Griffin<br />
Joseph Hareb<br />
Jay Ku<br />
Cheryl Kwok<br />
Kaitlyn Lau<br />
George Lin<br />
Reggie Maguire<br />
Sloane Millikin-Glover<br />
Emi Ordish<br />
Valeria Rivas<br />
Sienna Tan<br />
Isla Whitfield<br />
Aria Zoya Anton<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 2rén<br />
L E A R N E R P R O F I L E S I N 2 R E N<br />
We were principled and<br />
reflective when we checked our<br />
CHOPS in writing without a<br />
reminder!<br />
- Miri and Louise<br />
At the Heritage Museum we<br />
were thinkers when we kept<br />
learning new facts about Bruce<br />
Lee's life!<br />
- Jack and Haku<br />
We are principled in math<br />
because we don't look at other<br />
people's answers, we try our<br />
best to do our own work.<br />
- Inara and Sydney<br />
We are risk-takers in math<br />
because we did not know what<br />
arrays or bar graphs were but<br />
we tried it anyway!<br />
- Laszlo and Vinnie<br />
We were knowledgeable when<br />
we were writing our animal<br />
books and we put ideas into our<br />
own words.<br />
- Rustam and Josie<br />
We were inquirers in our play<br />
unit because we had to figure<br />
out what to use to build and<br />
create our games and activities.<br />
- Angus and Bono<br />
We are always caring on our<br />
field trips because we are<br />
respectful of the people and the<br />
place that we are visiting.<br />
- Maia and Sebastian<br />
We were persistent when<br />
building our simple machines<br />
because they kept falling down<br />
but we did not give up!<br />
- Janie and Dominique<br />
We were inquirers on our field<br />
trip to the science museum<br />
because we wanted to learn<br />
more about simple machines.<br />
- Janick and Rory<br />
We were open-minded in our<br />
arts and emotions unit because<br />
we learned about different<br />
styles of dancing.<br />
- Emma and Lotty<br />
We are communicators in math<br />
because we share our strategies<br />
and how we solve problems and<br />
learn new strategies from our<br />
friends.<br />
- Nate and Elliot<br />
We are balanced in class<br />
because we do different selfregulation<br />
activities like chime<br />
and mindful drawing.<br />
- Adam and Matthew<br />
Courtney Cohen<br />
2rén Teacher<br />
Hannah Dalkin<br />
2rén Co-Teacher<br />
Blessie Maunder<br />
LS Grade 2 & 3 Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Vinnie Birch<br />
Angus Cahalane<br />
Rory Clarke<br />
Laszlo Faust Tedder<br />
Emma Fauvarque<br />
Janie Fletcher<br />
Mirabel Har-Even<br />
Maia Hoskins<br />
Sebastian Kahn<br />
Dominique<br />
Liu-Maudson<br />
Haku Marsden<br />
Adam Meytal<br />
Matthew Nabrotzky<br />
Lotty Perry<br />
Nate Raymond<br />
Louise Remise<br />
Inara Uttamchandani<br />
Bono Vaid<br />
Rustam Valitov<br />
Sydney Wen<br />
Jack Wheeler<br />
Janick Wipper<br />
Elliot Wong<br />
Josie Wright<br />
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primary school<br />
GOING PLACES<br />
L E A R N I N G O U T S I D E T H E C L A S S R O O M<br />
G R A D E 2<br />
H K S C I E N C E<br />
M U S E U M<br />
In G2 we have had many opportunities to enhance our<br />
learning outside the classroom through various trips to the<br />
surrounding Sai Kung playgrounds for our play unit, to the<br />
Hong Kong Science Museum to explore the simple machines<br />
there and the Heritage Museum's Bruce Lee exhibit to learn<br />
more about our multi-talented local hero. Don't forget in our<br />
landmarks unit, our visit to the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery,<br />
and our epic landmarks trip in and around TST and Central<br />
area. Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to come<br />
support us on our field trips!<br />
G R A D E 3<br />
H O I H A B E A C H<br />
30 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y<br />
Grade 3 went to Hoi Ha<br />
Beach as a provocation for<br />
their Sharing the Planet<br />
unit. Grade 3 worked hard<br />
to pick up the litter on the<br />
beach. It was hot day and<br />
there was a long hike<br />
involved, but Grade 3 was<br />
determined to make a<br />
difference. As stated in The<br />
Lorax: "Unless someone like<br />
[us] cares a whole awful<br />
lot, nothing is going to get<br />
better. It's not."
P R I M A RY<br />
G R A D E 4<br />
H K S C I E N C E<br />
M U S E U M<br />
As part of our How The World<br />
Works unit Grade 4 visited<br />
the HK Science Museum.<br />
The exhibitions enthralled us<br />
all!<br />
G R A D E 5<br />
S A I K U N G<br />
F I E L D T R I P<br />
As part of the provocation for our Sharing the Planet unit<br />
we went to look for issues in our local community. The<br />
walking tour of Sai Kung was also an opportunity to learn<br />
more about potential topics for the exhibition groups. The<br />
groups identified several issues related to UN Sustainable<br />
Development Goals such as poverty, inequalities, pollution<br />
and animal abuse. We were surprised to see this in our<br />
local community and will work on spreading awareness<br />
around these issues during our Exhibition.<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 3ài<br />
W E B E C A M E<br />
E X P L O R E R S W H E N W E . . .<br />
Learnt about different religions<br />
and cultures! - Georgie<br />
Plotted how to do satisfying<br />
multiplication! - Ebba<br />
Explored so many things for the<br />
first time.- Ariana<br />
Explored the body systems in<br />
unit of inquiry. - Carter<br />
Adventured through activities<br />
like snorkelling and seeing busy,<br />
bushy crabs - Maria<br />
Discovered how to create a raft<br />
and sail the seas - Matias<br />
Studied how the body systems<br />
work, keep them healthy and<br />
how they're all connected to<br />
other systems - Ritwik<br />
Were scientists and explored<br />
the insides of a lung. - Liam<br />
Boogied with our buddies.<br />
- Oscar<br />
Were discovering new cultures<br />
and making new friendships<br />
with people in grade 3 - Lila<br />
Discovered our friendships in<br />
3ai. - Maggie<br />
Discovered personalities and<br />
friendliness during the first<br />
week of school - Yuma<br />
Went on a hike at camp and<br />
discovered new creatures we<br />
have never seen before<br />
- Cypress<br />
Dove into the deep blue sea, we<br />
discovered fish, barnacles, sea<br />
cucumbers, coral and seaweed.<br />
It was beautiful, calm, warm<br />
and safe - Ruby<br />
Discovered our body systems.<br />
- Apple<br />
Were risk takers at camp when<br />
we met new, funny people. Like<br />
Captain Brushant, Carlos the<br />
Clown, Aiden the Ninja and Cool<br />
Bonnie - Alana<br />
Played, learned and made<br />
friendships with our buddies.<br />
- Josh<br />
Gobbled new food at camp.<br />
- Daniel<br />
Wrote classic fairytales and<br />
twisted them to fit our own<br />
cultures from around the world.<br />
- Sam<br />
Discovered the magic of<br />
palindromes. - Oliver<br />
Had fun finding new friendships.<br />
- William<br />
Discovered our love for 3ai.<br />
- Tatum<br />
Maria Tullberg<br />
3ài Teacher &<br />
Mathematics Coordinator<br />
Cate Metcalfe<br />
3ài Co-Teacher<br />
Blessie Maunder<br />
LS Grade 2 & 3 Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Daniel Amitai<br />
Josh Chenoweth<br />
Sam Feren<br />
Liam Foudy<br />
Ebba Haqvinsson<br />
Jeremy Hobson<br />
Georgie Jamieson-Jones<br />
Oscar Jourdan<br />
Cypress Kahn<br />
Yuma Kawasaki<br />
Maggie Kish Joshua Knipfing<br />
Ruby Lam Apple Lei<br />
Carter Mensforth<br />
Lila Anais Moussis<br />
Ariana Nagel<br />
Maria<br />
San Roman de Dios<br />
Ritwik Singh<br />
Tatum Stanley<br />
Oliver Stapleton<br />
Matias Verrone<br />
Alana Warren<br />
William Zachrisson<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 3rén<br />
W E B E C A M E E X P L O R E R S W H E N W E . . .<br />
Measured our aloe plants and<br />
were principled and kind to<br />
them. - Calleigh<br />
Examined mangroves on camp.<br />
- Layla<br />
Dissected the lungs of a pig's<br />
body. - Suri<br />
Researched the human body<br />
systems. - Jessica<br />
Discovered what lichen was<br />
during our hike. - Louis<br />
Observed and learned about<br />
survival and the worth of<br />
various items. - Yujean<br />
Looked closely at the calf<br />
muscle of the pig when we did<br />
the dissection. - Patrick<br />
Looked at the bugs during camp.<br />
- Tim<br />
Inspected and dissected a pig's<br />
heart when we were studying in<br />
UOI. - Kimmi<br />
Searched for inchworms in the<br />
forest. - Josephine<br />
Collected data as part of<br />
Mandarin as a living language.<br />
- Callum<br />
Explored areas around Pak Sha<br />
O - William<br />
Uncovered various parts of the<br />
organ from the body during<br />
dissection. - Bella<br />
Dissected a part of a pig's body<br />
and found out new things.<br />
- Leoni<br />
Learned how to play recorder.<br />
- Kaito<br />
Snorkeled and learned lots of<br />
stuff about fish and sea life.<br />
- Savana<br />
Researched and discovered new<br />
things about body systems.<br />
- Anagha<br />
Discovered how to use code in<br />
coding class. - James<br />
Investigated pig's body parts<br />
during dissection. - Kira<br />
Explored and examined rocks<br />
and insects on our stream walk.<br />
- Jacob<br />
Planted our aloe plants and<br />
made observations as they grew.<br />
- Alisha<br />
Learned about creative writing<br />
and how to do it. - Gabriele<br />
Saw different kinds of animals<br />
on our hike. - Hana<br />
Neha Pall<br />
3rén Teacher<br />
Heather Linhardt<br />
3rén Co-Teacher<br />
Todd Colfelt<br />
LS 3rén Co-Teacher<br />
Blessie Maunder<br />
LS Grade 2 & 3 Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Suri Balu<br />
Jacob Beecroft<br />
Hana Bridgeford<br />
Nathan Chan<br />
Timothy De Pree<br />
James Dubaj<br />
Callum Falkiner<br />
Bella Freeman<br />
William Hamreteg<br />
Layla Harris<br />
Josephine Hung<br />
Kira Jacob<br />
Yujean Kim<br />
Patrick Kish<br />
Leoni Koslowski<br />
Calleigh Lee<br />
Louis Mills<br />
Gabriele Oliva<br />
Kimmi Ordish<br />
Kaito Paterson<br />
Savana Quaas<br />
Anagha Singh<br />
Alisha Uttamchandani<br />
Jessica Yu<br />
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grade 3<br />
CAMP<br />
Grade 3 students had their<br />
first school camp experience<br />
at Pak Sha O. It was an<br />
opportunity to try new<br />
experiences, build life skills,<br />
make new friends, and<br />
embody the learner profiles.<br />
PA K S H A O<br />
“I was a risk taker when I<br />
went camping for the first<br />
time.” - Gabriele<br />
“I was a risk taker when I<br />
went hiking near the<br />
mangroves.” - James<br />
“I was reflective after my<br />
day and thought about<br />
everything I did.” - Patrick<br />
“I was caring by helping my<br />
group to build a raft.”<br />
- Alisha<br />
“I was knowledgeable about<br />
maps.” - Callum<br />
“I was a communicator when<br />
helping my group succeed<br />
with the star challenge and<br />
sharing my ideas.” - Kimmi<br />
“I was a thinker when using<br />
the compass and building a<br />
raft.” - Timothy<br />
“I was a risk taker when I<br />
was holding a worm. I don't<br />
really like worms.” - Suri<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
“I was a risk-taker when I<br />
tried not to cry even though<br />
I was homesick.” - Anagha<br />
“I was caring when my friend<br />
missed her family, I<br />
comforted her and said that<br />
everything will be alright,<br />
it's just for one day.” - Ruby<br />
“I was balanced when I used my words and I helped people<br />
at the stepping stones.” - Daniel<br />
“I was open-minded when I tried new food.” - Oliver<br />
“I was principled at camp because I made sure that everyone<br />
was included in activities.” - Yuma<br />
“I was an inquirer when learning more about the animals<br />
that live in the stream.” - Sam<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 4ài<br />
O U R Y E A R I N 4 A I<br />
We started our year at camp, where children proved they were balanced.<br />
We were reflective and caring during our investigation into human rights, and when<br />
delving into migration we were inquirers.<br />
When researching water issues we showed how knowledgeable we were. We proved to be<br />
risk-takers when each student devised an experiment of their own, to further their<br />
understanding of energy.<br />
We were both principled and thinkers when designing our own advertising campaigns,<br />
and were open-minded and communicators when we produced a play<br />
It's been a wonderful year of collaboration, learning, creativity, and fun.<br />
Deborah Richards<br />
4ài Teacher<br />
Lori Marier<br />
4ài Co-Teacher<br />
Stephanie Chung<br />
LS 4ài Co-Teacher<br />
Kimberley Fung<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Teacher<br />
Brooke Chenoweth<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Co-Teacher<br />
Gemma Hobson<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Katia Alcaraz<br />
Brendan Au<br />
Karoline Berg<br />
Owen Boberski<br />
Kristopher Carman<br />
Caspar Chan<br />
Luca Chou<br />
Marcello Chow<br />
Pierre Drouet<br />
Samara Evans<br />
Keely Greve<br />
Luca Hecker<br />
Bronte Hewson<br />
Kyle Hoskens<br />
Daxton Liang<br />
Florence Maguire<br />
Chiara Podesta<br />
Thompson Poon<br />
Grace Pyne<br />
Minneli Rajapaksha<br />
Lucy Rowland<br />
Sofia Rivas<br />
Mila Sereda<br />
Xavier Solberg<br />
Luca Soligo<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 4rén<br />
O U R Y E A R I N 4 R E N<br />
It’s been an exciting year in 4ren! Besides learning, we<br />
also developed our learner profile traits even more! We<br />
were risk-takers when we went away to camp for 2<br />
nights. We were knowledgeable when we shared what we<br />
do in 4ren in our assembly. We were thinkers when we<br />
had to conduct research in order to write a persuasive<br />
text about water. We were inquirers when we found<br />
information about our families’ migrations for unit two.<br />
We were caring when we welcomed new students to our<br />
grade. We were balanced knowing when to have<br />
movement breaks like ‘Uniquely Me’ and ‘7-Up’ during our<br />
day. We were skilled communicators when we had to work<br />
together to perform The Grade Four play. We were<br />
reflective when we had to revise and edit our writing to<br />
make it great. We were open-minded when we helped<br />
each other kayak, paddleboard, and sail a boat during<br />
camp. We were principled when we visited the food bank<br />
Feeding Hong Kong. Our year has been filled with exciting<br />
events, activities, and opportunities which helped us grow<br />
as learners.<br />
Lauren Guy<br />
4rén Teacher<br />
Jenny Driver<br />
4rén Co-Teacher<br />
Rebekah Chan<br />
LS 4rén Co-Teacher<br />
Kimberley Fung<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Teacher<br />
Brooke Chenoweth<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Co-Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Niall Cahalane<br />
Freddie Chambers<br />
Marine Chazeau<br />
Florence Connell<br />
Charlotte Debard<br />
Bowen Fletcher<br />
Lila Har-Even<br />
Brenton Hsu<br />
Bosco Hung<br />
Bianca Jupp<br />
Alisa Kitahara<br />
Kayton Koo<br />
Soul Lee<br />
Harrison Liu-Maudson<br />
Brendan Lyons<br />
Julian Munoz<br />
Niam Patel<br />
Adam Poon<br />
Owen Raymond<br />
Shikoh Stafford<br />
Valerie Tam<br />
Matthieu Tancock<br />
Marat Valitov<br />
Andria Wan<br />
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‘It was an exciting and fun adventure.’ - Soul<br />
grade 4<br />
CAMP<br />
Grade 4 camp was at Pak Sha<br />
Wan in Sai Kung and the<br />
children proved themselves<br />
risk-takers by participating in<br />
a range of activities from<br />
kayaking, stand up paddle<br />
boarding, sailing, and the<br />
STAR CHALLENGE. We started<br />
with team building activities<br />
and which helped us bond<br />
and work together<br />
throughout the 3 days of<br />
camp. They capsized their<br />
sailboats and participated in<br />
races against each other<br />
taking many children out of<br />
their comfort zones. All were<br />
successful. They learned how<br />
to race kayaks at Hoi Ha<br />
beach and manoeuvre a<br />
twelve person paddle board.<br />
They slept in tents for both<br />
nights, cooked and cleaned<br />
up dinner, and ate yummy<br />
breadsticks around the<br />
campfire.<br />
‘Watch out for the tents.’ - Daxton<br />
‘I was scared but I pushed through.’ - Julian<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
‘My first time sailing was amazing.’ - Minneli<br />
‘Camp was hard and challenging, but fun.’ - Marcello<br />
‘Push, push, push yourself and then succeed.’ - Brenton<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 5ài<br />
W H AT W E T H I N K O F 5 A I<br />
5ai are creative, energetic and unpredictable at times in a<br />
good way! We are a close-knit family at school, who feel<br />
safe together and trust each other. Each of us are<br />
different and we have unique personalities, which balance<br />
us out really well - this makes school a happy and lighthearted<br />
place to be. As a group, we are outgoing and we<br />
embrace noise, when it means that we are sharing and<br />
learning. We value movement and allow everyone a<br />
chance to self-regulate in their own way. We are a sporty<br />
class, who demonstrate good sportsmanship. We are super<br />
caring and supportive of one another and perform all of<br />
the learner profiles, every day, to make sure that learning<br />
is fun! We love to surprise and to be surprised - we're a<br />
bright and joyful bunch. Oh, and we are extremely funny<br />
and amazing, if we do say so ourselves.<br />
Carly Buntin<br />
5ài Teacher & Upper Primary<br />
Coordinator<br />
Jessica Hamreteg<br />
5ài Co-Teacher<br />
Kimberley Fung<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Teacher<br />
Brooke Chenoweth<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Co-Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Aidan Chan<br />
Lucy Driver<br />
Aspen Evers<br />
Ka Ching Fu<br />
Lucas Hall<br />
Yuvin Kim<br />
Jai Mensforth<br />
Sophia Mills<br />
Nikolas Moussis<br />
Josh Nagel<br />
Ambrose Ng<br />
Patrick O’Hearn<br />
Cici Oliveira<br />
Kale Patel<br />
Bonnie Pettigrew<br />
Margot Rowland<br />
Lexi Stillhart<br />
Simpson Tam<br />
Luca Tatriele<br />
Sophie Toby Wheeler Ulfeng<br />
ZiFu Yang<br />
Johnny Yi<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 5rén<br />
Although we are an excitable group of grade 5 students,<br />
we know how to have fun in the right way and have<br />
discovered an appreciation for both collaboration and<br />
independence. Open-mindedly, we have explored<br />
teamwork and our individual identities; growing and<br />
learning together. Hard work and persistence is in our DNA<br />
but we know how to have a laugh, showcasing our unique<br />
idiosyncrasies. We are an enthusiastic and adventurous<br />
bunch. We are determined to do our best to showcase our<br />
many talents, whether they are creative and inventive,<br />
musical or sporty, poetic or techy. Moving into next year,<br />
we feel confident and are ready to tackle the challenges<br />
of grade 6.<br />
Benjamin Thomas<br />
5rén Teacher<br />
Lynn Lawrence-Brown<br />
5rén Co-Teacher<br />
Kimberley Fung<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Teacher<br />
Brooke Chenoweth<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Co-Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY<br />
Taara Bailur<br />
Charles Chan<br />
Dylan Clarke<br />
Hunter De Leon<br />
Arthur Ephgrave<br />
Kaden Ip<br />
Sophie Gonzalez<br />
Maverick Griffin<br />
Joon Hong<br />
Niel Hoskens<br />
Alix Hurabielle-Claverie<br />
Tabitha Kahn<br />
Maria Kim Justin Lee Ezha Oswin<br />
Bella Smith<br />
Samson Suen<br />
Chloe Tan<br />
Emma Vanzo<br />
Serafina Wilson<br />
Sam Wright<br />
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“Camp was an exhilarating time that helped me overcome my fear<br />
of heights. The activities were challenging but I had the support of<br />
my friends all the time” - Lexi, 5ai<br />
grade 5<br />
CAMP<br />
T U N G L U N G I S L A N D<br />
Grade 5 took action to help the local environment by<br />
participating in a meaningful beach clean-up.<br />
Grade 5 Camp was all about challenging ourselves and taking<br />
risks from abseiling down a cliff face to rock climbing to<br />
tenting out in the wild...all in the span of 4 days! This year<br />
we ventured to Tung Lung Island for camp, experiencing the<br />
stunning nature and sea views.<br />
Throughout the Grade 5 camp, we lived and breathed the<br />
learner profiles and attitudes by being open-minded and<br />
taking risks on the high elements, and being collaborative,<br />
“It was fun! We had crazy days in a great and happy environment.<br />
My biggest challenge was the Tyrolean Traverse. It was a bit scary<br />
to look down but I did it!”, - Luca, 5ai<br />
“We had an amazing time but it was tough sometimes. We got to<br />
know all of our friends better and now love. A challenge was the<br />
heights but you get over it and end up loving the whole<br />
experience. We enjoyed all the challenges in camp and loved<br />
chilling by the campfire. You got to see how far you could go and<br />
how far you could test yourself. When it was tough we all had our<br />
friends, the homesickness was worth it!”<br />
- Cici, Lucy and Sophie, 5ai<br />
“It was interesting seeing people challenge themselves because it<br />
encouraged me to do these high risk activities too.”<br />
- Serafina, 5ren<br />
“For me, the most interesting part of camp was the toilets. I<br />
mean, it wasn't like anything I was used to at other camps. There<br />
was, now read this next line at your own risk, hundreds of insects<br />
just sitting on the walls and some cockroaches, and caterpillars in<br />
the squatty potty.” - Maverick, 5ren<br />
“Abseiling was most interesting because it gave us a lot of<br />
challenge to go down the mountainside, but it was cool because<br />
your friends in your group were cheering you on,”<br />
- Hunter De Leon, 5ren<br />
kind and caring toward one<br />
another. Despite the lack of<br />
home comforts, we were<br />
enthusiastic and ended the<br />
week with bright smiles and<br />
a sense of accomplishment.<br />
After two nights of tenting<br />
out, Mount Davis and<br />
sleeping in dorms was a<br />
welcome change.<br />
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P R I M A RY
grade 5<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
P A S S I O N AT E P E O P L E U N I T E TO D R I V E P O S I T I V E C H A N G E<br />
G5 Exhibition's central theme this year was “Passionate people unite to drive positive change”, where the students tuned<br />
into the United Nations' sustainability goals to gain insight into global issues that populations around the world face.<br />
Students followed their passion and interests, and formed groups to research and delve deeper into their chosen issue.<br />
This secondary research allowed them a better understanding, and set them up to find out more by collecting data through<br />
interviews, surveys and observations. By analysing this primary research, the students were able to go further and make<br />
conclusions on what type of suitable, sustainable action they would like to take.<br />
Their goal was to take positive action on a global issue on a local scale.<br />
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grade 5<br />
EXHIBITION GROUPS<br />
P R I M A RY<br />
Grade 5 student groups<br />
addressed the topics and<br />
issues that connected with<br />
their passions.<br />
Smoking Addiction<br />
Drug Addiction<br />
Homelessness<br />
Ageism<br />
Same Gender Marriage<br />
S M O K I N G A D D I C T I O N<br />
D R U G A D D I C T I O N<br />
Gender Equality in Sports<br />
Animal Abuse<br />
Anti-Animal Abuse<br />
Plastic Preventers<br />
Shark Finning<br />
Deforestation<br />
Endangered Ocean Animals<br />
Quality Education<br />
H O M E L E S S N E S S<br />
A G E I S M<br />
S A M E G E N D E R<br />
M A R R I A G E<br />
G E N D E R E Q U A L I T Y<br />
I N S P O R T S<br />
A N I M A L A B U S E A N T I - A N I M A L A B U S E P L A S T I C P R E V E N T E R S<br />
S H A R K F I N N I N G<br />
D E F O R E S TAT I O N<br />
E N D A N G E R E D<br />
O C E A N A N I M A L S<br />
Q U A L I T Y E D U C AT I O N<br />
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LIBRARY<br />
F O R T H E L O V E O F R E A D I N G<br />
Our library was a busy place, also this past year, with lots of reading and inquiring happening<br />
each day. Before the start of classes, students and parents enjoyed the library space to look<br />
for books, read, or search for answers to questions. Throughout the day, classes visited to<br />
engage in author inquiries and book club discussions, to find resources and inquire about<br />
topics of interest, to browse the shelves to discover and check out books, to explore and<br />
reflect on who we are as readers, and to enjoy lots and lots of reading time. Special highlights<br />
were our Literacy Week celebrations, preparing for and participating in Battle of the Books,<br />
collaborating with Bring Me a Book Hong Kong in spreading the love for reading through a reada-thon,<br />
and author visits by Mio Debnam and Ya Chin Chang (in person) as well as Lauren<br />
Tarshis and Rob Buyea (via Skype).<br />
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MANDARIN<br />
L A N G U A G E & C U LT U R E<br />
Our Mandarin programme provides students with a broader<br />
understanding of Chinese language as well as its culture. We<br />
value the importance of oral communicative language, the<br />
skills of reading Pinyin and Chinese characters, as well as<br />
laying the foundations for writing. In order to serve students'<br />
different learning styles and needs, and to best benefit their<br />
Mandarin learning, we use various strategies and resources to<br />
create fun and engaging learning environments with<br />
interactive activities like acting out stories, role-playing,<br />
preparing for Chinese festivals and events, writing stories,<br />
singing and dancing.<br />
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SUSTAINABILITY<br />
P R I M A RY<br />
R A I S I N G A W A R E N E S S & TA K I N G A C T I O N<br />
Sustainability at <strong>HKA</strong> is fundamental and is evident in our facility, our operations, and our learning. Inspired by the Unicef<br />
Sustainable Development Goals, <strong>HKA</strong> successfully worked with like minded partners during the year to raise awareness and<br />
take action towards a sustainable future.<br />
▪ We recycled paper, glass, metal<br />
▪ We accepted community recycling<br />
▪ Our surplus food was delivered to organisations who feed<br />
the homeless and underprivileged<br />
▪ We grew our own food<br />
▪ We composted<br />
▪ We procured recyclable and FSC products to serve our<br />
paper needs<br />
▪ We tracked waste, energy and water usage as data for<br />
learning<br />
▪ We donated to charities who work towards achieving quality<br />
education, zero hunger, peace and justice and conservation<br />
for life on land and in water<br />
▪ We cleaned Beaches<br />
▪ We helped to preserve our local mangrove habitats<br />
▪ We said no to single use plastics in our hkaEATS cafeteria<br />
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MUSIC<br />
P L AY . E X P L O R E . C R E AT E . R E S P O N D .<br />
Play. Explore. Create. Respond. Four things the students did<br />
every day in primary music. All grades explored different<br />
instrument sounds to create their own versions of songs. They<br />
even used their body to create movements in response to<br />
music!<br />
Highlights included:<br />
▪ Playing percussion every day in PK1 and PK2<br />
▪ Starting xylophones in Kindergarten<br />
▪ Circle singing games in Grade 1<br />
▪ Scarf dancing in response to music in Grade 2<br />
▪ Recorder Karate in Grade 3<br />
▪ Grade 4 and 5 Band<br />
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primary school<br />
MUSIC CONCERT<br />
P R I M A RY<br />
In the spring, every single primary student participated in a<br />
music concert.<br />
PK1, PK2, Kindergarten and Grade 1 taught us about ocean<br />
conservation in “Songs of the Sea”. A big highlight was when<br />
all of the Early Childhood students sang “Sandy Sandy Sandy”.<br />
Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 took us on a journey<br />
through world music with “<strong>HKA</strong> Travels”. They especially<br />
enjoyed their combined Upper Primary performance of<br />
“Alone Mashup”, that contained 2 electronic songs and<br />
2 recorder songs, all together!<br />
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physical<br />
EDUCATION<br />
A C T I O N - PA C K E D L E S S O N S<br />
This year Primary PE has been<br />
action-packed every lesson.<br />
Here is what Primary students<br />
think about the units we have<br />
covered this year.<br />
Adventure Challenge is: Fun,<br />
Team Work, Being Principled,<br />
Communicating, Solving<br />
Problems, Being a Thinker.<br />
Team beep test, Taking your<br />
heart rate, Recording scores,<br />
makes your heart beat fast,<br />
Good for you, Being Balanced.<br />
Movement Composition is:<br />
Gymnastics, Dancing, Moving<br />
to music, Rolling, Cart<br />
wheels, Being a risk taker,<br />
Being Open Minded.<br />
Individual Pursuits are:<br />
Running, Hopping, Skipping,<br />
Jumping, Ball play, Catching,<br />
Throwing, Kicking, Awesome<br />
fun, Open minded.<br />
Games are: Learning rules to<br />
stay safe, Knowing what to do<br />
in a game, Understanding<br />
strategies, Team work, Super<br />
fun, Being caring.<br />
Health Related Fitness is:<br />
7-minute run, Fitness testing,<br />
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primary school<br />
VISUAL ARTS<br />
S T U D I O H A B I T S O F M I N D<br />
Studio Habits of Mind is a<br />
project-based program from<br />
Harvard University's Project<br />
Zero, that nurtures thinking<br />
dispositions. Like the<br />
International Baccalaureate's<br />
approaches to learning, (ATL)<br />
these skills, or habits,<br />
transfer from the studio to<br />
the world. Your child's<br />
creativity is harnessed<br />
through choice. Intrinsic<br />
motivation occurs when<br />
students are offered an<br />
opportunity to create what<br />
they wish. We guide them in<br />
developing productive habits<br />
of mind; in capturing the<br />
creative process and through<br />
developing their craft.<br />
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primary school production<br />
HOT COCOA HOUSE<br />
Hot Cocoa House is an opportunity for our students to<br />
share their talents and interests with their peers<br />
through a self-directed performance. The entire<br />
primary school and parent community celebrate our<br />
students as they share their unique talents.<br />
Performances range from singing to dancing to comedy<br />
and magic. <strong>HKA</strong> certainly has talent! We are grateful to<br />
the ICT department for all their stage support for this<br />
wonderful event.<br />
S H O W C A S I N G O U R H K A TA L E N T !<br />
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ASA’S<br />
C O - C U R R I C U L A R P R O G R A M M E<br />
Over 215 Primary School<br />
Students participated in the<br />
ASA Co-curricular programme.<br />
Under the umbrella of Arts,<br />
Sports, Language, STEAM and<br />
Service & Sustainability,<br />
Faculty & Service Providers<br />
supported student interests<br />
and learning outside the<br />
regular routine.<br />
Thank you to our Faculty and<br />
Service Providers for sharing<br />
their personal interests and<br />
helping our students to delve<br />
more deeply into purposeful<br />
learning.<br />
C R E AT I V E A R T S<br />
D R A M A C L U B<br />
C R E AT I V E W R I T I N G<br />
E C C L I M B I N G<br />
E C D A N C E E C D R A M A E C G Y M N A S T I C S E C K I N D E R G A R D E N E R S E C M A N D A R I N<br />
E C S P O R T S & M O V E M E N T F O O T B A L L G I R L G U I D E S B R O W N I E S<br />
G O L F<br />
G Y M N A S T I C S<br />
I T S S H O W T I M E ! J AVA C O D I N G & M I N E C R A F T K I D S D E S I G N K U N G F U W I N G C H U N L I T T L E C H E F S<br />
M A N D A R I N M AT H M A N I A M AT H O LY M P I A D N E T B A L L P R I M A RY C H O I R<br />
S . M . A . R . T. K I D S S . T. E . A . M . K I D S S O U N D C R O W D<br />
T E N N I S<br />
U K U L E L E B A N D<br />
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Hong Kong Academy’s<br />
COMMUNITY FAIR<br />
C E L E B R AT I N G O U R C U LT U R A L D I V E R S I T Y<br />
The Community Fair is the largest community volunteering<br />
event on the <strong>HKA</strong> calendar. Careful planning starts months in<br />
advance and culminates with over 1,000 people participating<br />
on the day. It is a tradition which was started in the very first<br />
year of our school and is an opportunity for us to share and<br />
celebrate our international and cultural diversity through the<br />
means of food, performances and activities. Each year the<br />
community demonstrates their warmth and generosity by<br />
creating and donating traditional dishes from their home<br />
country which are lovingly displayed and shared from<br />
international food tables set up in the cafeteria. Our talented<br />
community also shares cultural music and dance performances<br />
which this year featured parents, teachers and students from<br />
as young as K grade. There are also sporting and crafting<br />
activities available as part of this unique event. Thank you to<br />
everyone who got involved and made this year’s Community<br />
Fair so successful!<br />
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year of the pig<br />
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR<br />
Hong Kong Academy welcomes the Year of the Pig with<br />
delightful performances from students in the Primary School,<br />
and cultural activities in the Secondary School.<br />
A tremendous thank-you to our dedicated Mandarin<br />
teachers in both Primary and Secondary schools.<br />
Lunar New Year is the most important celebration for<br />
Chinese people worldwide, and is the most important<br />
cultural celebration at Hong Kong Academy.<br />
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literacy<br />
WEEK<br />
B R O U G H T O U R<br />
E N T I R E C O M M U N I T Y TO G E T H E R<br />
“Reading should not be<br />
presented to children as a<br />
chore or a duty. It should be<br />
offered as a gift.”<br />
- Kate DiCamillo<br />
A special way we do this at<br />
Hong Kong Academy is through<br />
our Literacy Week<br />
celebrations. This year, under<br />
the theme Read All About It:<br />
<strong>HKA</strong> Goes Under Cover! we<br />
organized a wide range of<br />
literacy initiatives and events<br />
related to mysteries, news<br />
and headlines, such as author<br />
visits (Mio Debnam, Ya Chin<br />
Chang and Howard Wong), a<br />
book fair, daily Drop<br />
Everything And Read time,<br />
12h Continuous Reading<br />
Chairs, hot cocoa & cookie<br />
storytime, a book character<br />
day, a murder mystery, a<br />
read-a-thon, Battle of the<br />
Books friendly matches, and<br />
various other literacy<br />
activities. Once again,<br />
Literacy Week brought our<br />
entire community together,<br />
showing how much we value<br />
literacy, and what a special<br />
gift we consider reading is.<br />
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attle<br />
of the<br />
books<br />
Reading is cool at Hong Kong Academy – as can be seen in<br />
our students' enthusiastic participation in our Battle of the<br />
Books (B.o.B.) teams. Since our first participation in this<br />
interscholastic event in 2013, which now brings together<br />
close to 100 schools across Hong Kong, our students have<br />
become confident participants. This year once again, our<br />
teams showed much commitment in their preparation,<br />
reading books on the respective 20-title list, attending<br />
practice meetings on a weekly basis, and showcasing the<br />
competition in friendly matches. More than that, we have<br />
loved hearing our students enthusiastically recommend<br />
titles from the lists to each other. Battle of the Books at<br />
Hong Kong Academy has become another powerful way in<br />
which we grow and nurture readers.<br />
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primary school<br />
SPORTS DAY<br />
On Friday the 15th of<br />
February the Primary School<br />
held their annual Sports Day<br />
at the Sai Kung Sports<br />
Ground. With perfect running<br />
conditions the day began with<br />
the 400m races for grades 3,4<br />
and 5. All competitors<br />
completed the race with true<br />
<strong>HKA</strong> spirit. At the conclusion<br />
of the 400m races came the<br />
annual opening march. This<br />
saw all four house groups<br />
parade their colours, signs<br />
and chants as they move<br />
around the track.<br />
The upper primary classes<br />
were involved in jumping,<br />
throwing, hopping and<br />
running events. They also<br />
participated in the 100m<br />
races on the main track.<br />
During the morning<br />
session,PK1 to G1 competed<br />
in the Mini Sports Day. They<br />
were involved in a number of<br />
events including the obstacle<br />
course, running races, sack<br />
race, relays and target<br />
throwing.<br />
During the afternoon the<br />
upper primary were focussed<br />
on the 200m races. Students<br />
were excited to run on the<br />
track and put their training<br />
for this race into action.<br />
The last events of the day<br />
were the grade 2 & 3 end to<br />
end relays and the circular<br />
relays for grades 4 & 5. This<br />
was a great way to finish the<br />
day.<br />
A BIG congratulations to 5ren<br />
and 3ai who were announced<br />
the Spirit Award Winners for<br />
20<strong>19</strong>.<br />
S A I K U N G S P O R T S G R O U N D<br />
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secondary school<br />
SPORTS DAY<br />
S A I K U N G S P O R T S G R O U N D<br />
On Thursday, February 21st, the Secondary School held their<br />
annual Sports Day at the Sai Kung Sports Ground. Students<br />
from grades 6 to 12 participated across a total of eleven track<br />
and field events. The standard of competition was very high,<br />
with 16 new records achieved over the course of the day. All<br />
students must be commended for their enthusiasm,<br />
participation and House spirit. Congratulations go to the<br />
'TIGERS' for being the House champions on the day. Once again<br />
a big thank you to the all of the <strong>HKA</strong> staff and the Grade 11 &<br />
12 students for their help in organising the student<br />
participants. Also to all of the parents who came along to<br />
support on the day.<br />
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secondary school performance<br />
A VAMPYRE STORY<br />
M A K I N G H K A H I S TO RY W I T H O U R F I R S T G 9 - 1 2 P R O D U C T I O N !<br />
40+ students in the cast and crew presented <strong>HKA</strong>'s first ever<br />
High School play, 'A Vampyre Story' by Moira Buffini. Directed<br />
by Mr Scully and involving a production team of DP students,<br />
the cast and crew were awarded a standing ovation for their<br />
outstanding performance! Congratulations to everyone<br />
involved!<br />
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ehind<br />
the<br />
scenes<br />
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ista<br />
PERFORMING ARTS<br />
T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L S C H O O L S T H E AT R E A S S O C I AT I O N<br />
The International Schools Theatre Association, ISTA Performing Arts Academy is proudly hosted by <strong>HKA</strong>. Out of 250 member<br />
schools across the world, <strong>HKA</strong> hosts the only permanent Performing Arts Academy in the world! It is an independent<br />
'playground' where likeminded young talents come together from all over Asia to create and connect; learning about and<br />
learning through the Performing Arts. This year we looked into the plight of Hong Kong refugees, the worries and dreams of<br />
young people growing up in a world of increasing unknowns and we also brought back the resident director and choreographer<br />
of The Sound of Music, EVITA and Matilda to work with passionate young singers, actors and dancers. To find out more, visit<br />
www.ista-hongkong.com<br />
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university<br />
FAIR<br />
T H E U N I V E R S I T Y & A C A D E M I C C O U N S E L L I N G P R O G R A M M E<br />
The University and Academic<br />
Counselling Programme<br />
provides support for students<br />
as they explore and transition<br />
to their post secondary<br />
options. The process of<br />
finding the right fit pathways<br />
starts in Grade 9 when<br />
students are encouraged to<br />
access their personal goals,<br />
strengths, and future plans.<br />
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S E C O N D A RY<br />
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In <strong>2018</strong>-<strong>19</strong>, the Secondary School has been an exciting place and as we reflect on the school<br />
year as a whole, we have much to celebrate as a community.<br />
Since August, students have been engaged in a range of learning experiences that have<br />
empowered them to pursue pathways to individual excellence both in and out of the<br />
classroom. The introduction of hkaFLOW has invited and encouraged MYP students to expand<br />
their identities as learners, fostering their creativity, communication and problem solving<br />
skills through passion projects, interdisciplinary units, field trips, house competitions and<br />
exhibitions. In both our MYP and DP programmes, students think creatively and critically,<br />
communicate effectively and grapple with rich concepts and meaningful content to develop<br />
approaches to learning skills that are relevant both now and in the future.<br />
Beyond the walls of <strong>HKA</strong>, students have engaged in responsible action, developed resilience<br />
and interacted with local communities. Through Learning Outside the Classroom experiences,<br />
ISTA Academy workshops, ACAMIS, SCISAC, ISSFHK, Battle of the Books and mathematics<br />
competitions and service learning projects, our students become adaptable, confident and<br />
tolerant. The partnerships they form with teammates, classmates and members of the broader<br />
community are mutually beneficial and allow them to contribute to the creation of a<br />
sustainable future.<br />
Joanna Crimmins<br />
Acting Secondary School Principal<br />
Thank you for the role that each of you has had in making our community a welcoming, safe<br />
and supportive environment for all of its members. And to this year’s graduating class, our<br />
largest to date, all of our very best wishes to you in your upcoming endeavours!<br />
Warmly,<br />
The Secondary Leadership Team<br />
Jennifer Swinehart<br />
Acting Secondary School Assistant<br />
Principal Grades 11-12 / Director of<br />
Research & Development<br />
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Kristen Feren<br />
Secondary School Assistant Principal<br />
Grades 6-10 & MYP Coordinator<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 6<br />
Gabriela Alcaraz<br />
Christina Aron<br />
Hayden Au<br />
Elmer Blockert<br />
Will Boberski<br />
Mateo Carballo<br />
Daniel Chan<br />
Antoine Chazeau<br />
Caitlin Connolly<br />
Natasha De Pree<br />
Yuting Deng<br />
Zoe Dimech<br />
Liv Fletcher<br />
Bregje Geling<br />
Alisha Hester-Okayama<br />
Brady Hsu<br />
Iravati Iyer<br />
Shashwati Iyer<br />
Lexi Jamieson-Jones<br />
Annabelle Kng<br />
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Kaela Lam<br />
Abbie Lam<br />
Rebecca Lander<br />
Jimmy Lau<br />
Jiho Lee<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Lucia Lowe<br />
Raquel Machado<br />
Yotam Meytal<br />
Alex O’Leary<br />
Tess Raymond<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Sophia Reniero<br />
Koby Rosenthal<br />
Jasper See<br />
Shaurya Singhal<br />
Sofia Sisiak<br />
Kezia Smith<br />
Peter Stafford<br />
Gabrielle Sumner<br />
Madeline Sumner<br />
Harry Toller<br />
Gavin Tsui<br />
Abel van Rijn<br />
Huub van Rijn<br />
Elyse Warren<br />
Gus Wilson<br />
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Eleanor Wong<br />
Amelie Zachrisson<br />
Sophia Zeilinger<br />
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S E R V I C E A S A C T I O N<br />
This winter, as part of a service learning unit, Grade 6<br />
students delved into the issue of food waste. Their purpose<br />
was to create plan to address food and packaging waste at<br />
<strong>HKA</strong>, while at the same time increase healthy snack options<br />
at the cafe. As part of their research, they visited several<br />
local businesses to gather information about various<br />
practices. They also went on a field trip to Hong Kong<br />
Organic Waste Recycling Centre in Sheung Shui, to see how<br />
food waste is managed. After investigating the issue, they<br />
worked in teams to make proposals that were presented to<br />
the school's operations department. Their hope is that some<br />
or all of their suggestions will soon be put into action to<br />
create positive change in our school community.<br />
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lantau<br />
EXPEDITION<br />
G R A D E 6 L O T C<br />
6th grade LOTC was a unique experience, pushing us out of our comfort zones and helping us to be<br />
more confident and capable. We wasted no time. As soon as we stepped off of the bus, Dragonfly<br />
instructors guided us into our exploration around Tai O. We stayed for the first two nights in dorms by<br />
the beach. The second day of camp, we tried canyoning. It was challenging and tiring, but in the end<br />
it was rewarding to see how far we had come. On day three, we moved to our new location on the<br />
beach, where we would stay for the remainder of the LOTC. Staying there was engaging and always<br />
exciting, whether we were building rafts, catching crabs, racing boats in the small stream, or<br />
further excavating our sandcastles. Overall, LOTC exhausted us, challenged us, and supported us.<br />
It helped us to grow as people as well as students.<br />
by Will Boberski, Grade 6<br />
“ I T H E L P E D U S G R O W A S P E O P L E<br />
A S W E L L A S S T U D E N T S ”<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 7<br />
Naomi Bacon-Peniche Nicole Bacon-Peniche Claire Baek<br />
Andrea Chan<br />
Natalie Chan<br />
Sherry Choi<br />
Annalisa Chow<br />
Jaide Coffeng<br />
Noble Coker<br />
Tove Colfelt<br />
Jan Corral Barba<br />
Krishna De Guzman<br />
Nicole De Pree<br />
Layla Dimech<br />
Pierre Ephgrave<br />
Jae Hong<br />
Oriol Hoskens<br />
Angela Hu<br />
Chloe<br />
Hurabielle-Claverie<br />
Dylan Jupp<br />
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Charlotte Khanna<br />
Keane Kim<br />
Vincent Knipfing<br />
Enya Koo<br />
Jeremy Lau<br />
Leon Lei<br />
Caelyn Liang<br />
Zama Lopez Linhardt<br />
Daniel Lyons<br />
Georgina McArdle<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Anya McDonald<br />
Rei Meytal<br />
Maggie Mills<br />
Noah Munoz<br />
Zachary Nabrotzky<br />
Luna Nerve<br />
Summi Ng<br />
Katherine O’Hearn<br />
Ben O’Leary<br />
Devani Parthasarathy<br />
Wilma Porling<br />
Austin See<br />
Jasmine So<br />
Chloe Suh<br />
Nicolas Sumner<br />
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Aubrey Swab<br />
Christian Tan<br />
Parnika Tandon<br />
Sean Ulfeng<br />
Adriana Valenzuela<br />
Amelia Van Dale<br />
Seb van Ommeren<br />
Joris Waas<br />
Leo Wheeler<br />
Catherine Widmer<br />
Nicholas Widmer<br />
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grade 7<br />
IDU’S<br />
Food Production IDU: The Semester 1 Interdisciplinary Unit<br />
(IDU) was focussed on the topic of Food Production and drew<br />
from the disciplines of Science and Individuals and Societies.<br />
The statement of inquiry was 'Individuals can manage local<br />
environments to become self-reliant food producers and<br />
consumers while supporting good health'.<br />
They engaged in the investigation by investigating the<br />
different food production systems, working with local<br />
experts to learn how to successfully plan, maintain and grow<br />
a winter crop, visiting local organic farms as well as markets<br />
and supermarkets. Students will ultimately draw from all of<br />
these experiences to assess the degree to which they might<br />
have control over their own food choices and food security.<br />
The students also placed a large focus on assessing their<br />
own Approaches to Learning and successful group work. They<br />
demonstrated commitment throughout the project, watering<br />
and tending the gardens on a daily basis has resulted in a<br />
range of different vegetables that was taken home and<br />
enjoyed by their families.<br />
The 3rd floor gardens continued to be put to good use for<br />
the rest of the academic year, with new crops planned for<br />
Impact HK.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Math & Art IDU: Students explored how simplicity and beauty can be used as tools to inform both mathematics and visual<br />
art. What similarities are there between how artists and mathematicians interpret the world and communicate that<br />
understanding?<br />
Students had practical experiences using geometry to create artworks, learning how to tessellate shapes, and exploring how<br />
and why artists have used these mathematical approaches in different cultures across time and space. We looked at<br />
symmetry, pattern and balance in Renaissance art, and in geometric Islamic art.<br />
Students learned how to use simple tools such as a straightedge and compass to create precise, complex geometric shapes.<br />
Through this process, students investigated the similarities and differences between the way artists and mathematicians<br />
understand and use ideas of beauty and simplicity to interpret and describe the world.<br />
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sai kung country park<br />
EXPLORATION<br />
G R A D E 7 L O T C<br />
The grade 7's stayed closest to home by venturing into our<br />
nearby Sai Kung Country Park for a week of adventure<br />
challenges with their friends. The first day was spent getting<br />
to know the instructors and playing some games before they<br />
were off to bed in the dormitory. On day 2 they hiked out to<br />
their campsite to set up tents for the rest of the week before<br />
jumping into all the activities. Student's kayaked, learned<br />
survival skills, raced rafts they built themselves and<br />
coasteered around the rugged Clearwater Bay coastline.<br />
Cooking their own food at night was also a lot of fun for the<br />
students.<br />
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S E C O N D A RY<br />
There were a few encounters with the local wildlife,<br />
especially at night when the wild boars came looking for<br />
midnight snacks in some students' bags. It was an exciting and<br />
challenging week that helped students build new friendships,<br />
grow as learners and experiences the great outdoors we have<br />
right on our doorstep.<br />
by Cornel Marais, LOTC Co-ordinator<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 8<br />
Ravi Balu<br />
Luke Baxter<br />
Aksel Berg<br />
Dennis Blockert<br />
Gaia Briatore<br />
Abraham Chan Minnie Davis Paige Driver Riley Easter Sebastian Ekberg<br />
Kristian Faeste Hannah Feren Giulia Guerra Olivia Hall Zachary Hay<br />
Shana Hester-Okayama<br />
Ella Holt<br />
Cecily Houghton<br />
Grace Huang<br />
Frankie Jamieson-Jones<br />
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Max Kemeny Akul Kuswaha Seoyun Lee Molly Liberman Iris Loretan<br />
Cheryl Lui<br />
Calvin May<br />
Daniel Mehta<br />
Amalie Nielsen<br />
Thea Nielsen<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Matilda Nulf<br />
Claire O’Neill<br />
Arjuna Parthasarathy<br />
George Pealling<br />
Vadim Rakitskii<br />
Guigui Remise<br />
Simon Renard<br />
Juliana Riquelme Lara<br />
Ivy Rowland<br />
Anjali Seitz<br />
Isabelle Smith<br />
Anna Smyth<br />
Jason So<br />
Emma Tom<br />
Isabel Valenzuela<br />
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Jonathan Wong Annika Yeung Julia Yu Filip Zachrisson<br />
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grade 8<br />
IDU’S<br />
D R A M A A N D L A N G U A G E A C Q U I S I T I O N<br />
Migration Stories: This IDU examines the complex topic of<br />
migration through the curricular perspectives of drama and<br />
language acquisition. The main aim is to deepen knowledge<br />
and understanding of the historical, social, political,<br />
economic, cultural and psychological aspects of migration.<br />
We believe that the topic can be best understood using<br />
dramatic strategies to develop empathy and recognize the<br />
role of the imagination in making sense of the issues.<br />
Through an awareness that language is closely related to our<br />
sense of identity, this unit examines the role language<br />
acquisition plays in the struggles often faced by migrants.<br />
We also develop an understanding of the distinction between<br />
refugees, asylum seekers, expatriates and general terms like<br />
immigration and migration. The unit will culminate in a<br />
performance/installation/exhibition designed to make the<br />
general public aware of the complex issues involved.<br />
Assessment will be based on continuous reflection in<br />
discussion, theatre games and exercises, a process journal<br />
which documents changing perspectives and developing<br />
ideas, devising and rehearsing for the final performance and<br />
a final reflective piece considering the whole process. We<br />
will be using blogging, video and audio responses techniques<br />
to examine perspectives and values. In addition, we may<br />
make use of verbatim theatre techniques to tell real-life<br />
stories within an imagined space.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
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yangshou, china<br />
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE<br />
G R A D E 8 L O T C<br />
The grade 8's went to<br />
Yangshuo, China this year for<br />
LOTC. I found this trip to be<br />
very fun and interesting. We<br />
started off the week by<br />
travelling to China via buses<br />
and a train, this was a whole<br />
day and it was still quite fun.<br />
The first day at the hotel, we<br />
split into our activity groups.<br />
My group started with<br />
climbing and biking and it was<br />
tremendous, whether it was<br />
the views or the general<br />
experience I think I can say<br />
we mostly enjoyed the trip<br />
that day. The next day we<br />
went fan painting and caving.<br />
Fan painting was a little rocky<br />
at first because no one spoke<br />
Mandarin well enough to fully<br />
understand the teacher but<br />
we ended up having a lot of<br />
fun. Caving was honestly very<br />
cool, we went in a boat to the<br />
cave and then we walked<br />
through the cave and saw<br />
many diverse creatures. One<br />
of my favourite parts of this<br />
trip was the mud pool inside<br />
the cave, we all had loads of<br />
fun in there and ended up<br />
recreating the peanut butter<br />
baby meme. Then we did<br />
some cooking lessons, we<br />
made five dishes and ate them<br />
all for lunch. After this we<br />
went on a hike to a farm<br />
where we spent the rest of<br />
the afternoon doing<br />
community service. In the<br />
evenings at camp we played<br />
games as teams and learned<br />
about farming (especially<br />
when it came to farming the<br />
chickens...). This was a<br />
memorable camp because I<br />
got to know my grade a lot<br />
better and I made some new<br />
friends. I learned how to cook<br />
some delicious traditional<br />
Yangshuo style food and I<br />
learned how to be more open<br />
to things I've never tried<br />
before. Overall, this camp<br />
was amazing and I am glad<br />
that I was a part of it, the<br />
teachers and dragonfly staff<br />
were so helpful and kind and<br />
it was nice to not have to be<br />
in school for a week and go on<br />
an adventure!<br />
by Paige Driver, Grade 8<br />
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S E C O N D A RY<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 9<br />
Aiden Armstrong<br />
Obi Au<br />
Jasmine Bacon-Peniche<br />
Carter Bedford<br />
Lisa Boer<br />
Kai Brenker<br />
Vitanny Chan<br />
Ruby Chen<br />
Rose Chong<br />
Jasmine Coffeng<br />
Gunnar Colfelt<br />
Lili Connell<br />
Ella De Leon<br />
Jorja Evans<br />
Tiffany Fu<br />
Nick Gromov<br />
Max Heward<br />
Alexandra Hewson<br />
Lucci Holland<br />
Jamie Houghton<br />
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Julia Jacobsen<br />
Darrion Kng<br />
Emily Lander<br />
Sonya Langley<br />
Marco Leung<br />
David Lim Austin Lin Ryotaro Matsui<br />
Alexandra McArdle<br />
India McDonald<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Eline North<br />
Michelle Oliva<br />
Alasdair Paul<br />
Ethan Rizzuto-Jennings<br />
Mateo<br />
San Roman De Dios<br />
Henry Shin<br />
MaryChun Slone<br />
Annie Stasney<br />
Ben Stasney<br />
Ella Stillhart<br />
Costijn Stoute<br />
Thijn Stoute<br />
Jack Van Dale<br />
Nicola Vanzo<br />
Florian Waas<br />
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Valerie Wong<br />
Charlize Yung<br />
Yannick Zeilinger<br />
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grade 9<br />
IDU’S<br />
World Music & Culture:<br />
The Grade 9 Students are<br />
currently involved in an<br />
interdisciplinary unit<br />
integrating Language<br />
Acquisition and Music. The<br />
'World Music & Culture' unit<br />
has enabled students to<br />
explore both Mandarin and<br />
Spanish languages and<br />
through song have been<br />
exposed to various types of<br />
music from a diverse range<br />
of countries and cultures<br />
that include Spain, the<br />
Americas and China. Students<br />
have created their own lyrics<br />
inspired by what they have<br />
studied, and will soon be<br />
combining this language with<br />
forms of original music. This<br />
will then lead them to<br />
creating final music<br />
compositions and a final<br />
performance piece at the<br />
end. Over the past two<br />
weeks students have been<br />
given grounding and<br />
background knowledge in<br />
both Spanish and Chinese<br />
cultures: Focus that included<br />
instrumentations, lyric<br />
writing, imagery and music<br />
analysis. They also have been<br />
recording their learning<br />
experiences in a whole grade<br />
blog for reflection and shared<br />
learning. From January,<br />
students will be well on their<br />
way to creating their final<br />
original performance pieces<br />
and we wish them well in<br />
their endeavour.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Service As Action:<br />
Poverty & Business in HK<br />
This service learning project<br />
connected with student<br />
knowledge of poverty gained<br />
through their I&S Poverty and<br />
Development unit and added<br />
a local context with an<br />
exploration of poverty in<br />
Hong Kong. It provided an<br />
opportunity to better<br />
understand what it really<br />
means to be homeless or to<br />
live in poverty. Students<br />
worked on projects that aim<br />
to build empathy,<br />
understanding and a desire<br />
to take action. Some<br />
students chose to meet and<br />
deliver items to the homeless<br />
community in the areas in<br />
which they live and to<br />
participate in 'Kindness<br />
Walks' run by the ImpactHK<br />
group. Other studentgenerated<br />
projects were<br />
created in an attempt by<br />
students to better educate<br />
themselves and others on the<br />
challenges of poverty and the<br />
actions that are possible to<br />
help make a difference.<br />
These included building a<br />
cage home, making a<br />
documentary and creating a<br />
proposal for a school 'sleep<br />
Rough' experience. Prior to<br />
this the first week of the unit<br />
involved a field trip to<br />
Crossroads Foundation where<br />
students completed the<br />
'Struggle for Survival'<br />
simulation.<br />
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vietnam<br />
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT<br />
The trip to Vietnam was<br />
absolutely amazing.<br />
Throughout the week, we had<br />
multiple photography<br />
courses, a bike tour, boat<br />
rides, an authentic<br />
Vietnamese cooking class,<br />
mask and lantern making,<br />
and more. We were able to<br />
eat delicious Vietnamese<br />
cuisine all week long, my<br />
favorites including<br />
Vietnamese spring rolls and<br />
pho. I especially loved that<br />
we were given the<br />
opportunity to participate in<br />
a Vietnamese cooking class,<br />
where we learned how to<br />
cook spring rolls, Vietnamese<br />
pancakes, and more.<br />
Throughout the week, we<br />
were also given several hours<br />
of freetime, where we were<br />
able to explore the town in<br />
groups and practise our<br />
photography skills,<br />
photographing the local<br />
scenery. I was a complete<br />
beginner in photography, but<br />
by the end of the week I had<br />
learned so many new skills<br />
and tips, which were taught<br />
to us by professionals.<br />
Furthermore, the hotel<br />
accomodation was great, the<br />
local sights were gorgeous,<br />
and the overall trip was a<br />
blast. I loved being able to<br />
explore the temples, go into<br />
the local shops, and<br />
photograph the sights and<br />
the locals of the community.<br />
Overall, the trip was an<br />
amazing experience where I<br />
got closer to all my peers,<br />
improve my photography<br />
skills, and just had a lot of<br />
fun!<br />
by Elle Stillhart, Grade 9<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 10<br />
Shiv Bailur<br />
Ty Baxter<br />
Connor Cartledge-Rock<br />
Spring Chen<br />
Caitlin Davis<br />
Lauren Driver<br />
Teah<br />
Etherington-Freeman<br />
Sarah Faeste<br />
Leo Folli<br />
Giorgio Guerra<br />
Alva Hamreteg<br />
Reuben Hay<br />
Gabe Hunt<br />
Sabeeh Khan<br />
Ella Koehling<br />
Cherry Lee<br />
Max Liu<br />
Catia Lopes Machado<br />
Neil Luetz<br />
Candice Lui<br />
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Owen Mak Natalie Morales Jelmer North Jeremy Oliveira<br />
Ellie O’Mahony<br />
Tinah Otula<br />
Tove Porling<br />
Kavan Rajapaksha<br />
Artyom Rakitskii<br />
Cap Remise<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Valeria Sereda<br />
Sasha Steere<br />
Philip Van Dale<br />
Lucien Verrone<br />
Prad Vongpusanachai<br />
Graham Wilson<br />
Ember Wilson<br />
Travis Yuen<br />
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A G R E AT E R<br />
U N D E R S TA N D I N G<br />
O F M AT H S A N D D E S I G N<br />
C A N A S S I S T U S TO M A K E<br />
B E T T E R C H O I C E S A B O U T<br />
O U R C H A N C E S O F<br />
W I N N I N G T H E G A M E S<br />
W E P L AY .<br />
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grade 10<br />
IDU’S<br />
Maths & Design IDU: The underlying premise behind the<br />
grade 10 IDU was, "a greater understanding of Maths and<br />
Design can assist us to make better choices about our<br />
chances of winning the games we play".<br />
The design brief for this IDU was to create a game which<br />
uses the disciplines of Design (design cycle) and Math<br />
(probability theory) to create a fun game which will raise<br />
money for the <strong>HKA</strong> scholarship fund.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Semester 2 IDU: When faced with matters with ethical consequences, how do we make decisions about what is right? Grade<br />
10 students explored the tension between the human need for scientific progress and the role that the media plays in our<br />
understanding and opinion of such innovation.<br />
This IDU focused on the groundbreaking gene-editing technology, CRISPR. Alongside the science behind CRISPR, students<br />
learned about systems of ethics and how these rely on a delicate balance between reason and emotion. Using their<br />
individual ethical systems, ways of knowing and class discussions about the social implications of CRISPR, they reached a<br />
decision about their own opinion of CRISPR technology.<br />
By looking at real world issues and 'technopanics' from the past, students next evaluated how persuasive media can<br />
influence public opinion. As a response, students created their own persuasive texts including public service campaigns,<br />
feature articles, infographics and editorial columns. Their original ideas rightly question whether we are at the beginning<br />
of a positive revolution in human health and wellbeing or a dystopian version of the latest Marvel anti-hero universe. How<br />
will you decide?<br />
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thailand, river kwai<br />
ECO-ADVENTURE<br />
G R A D E 9 - 1 1 L O T C<br />
We went on a six day / five night trip to Thailand, more specifically on the River Kwai. The first two nights, the students<br />
were stationed at Barracks off the River Kwai, then two nights camping after a 25-27 km trek down the River Kwai each<br />
day, followed by the last night being spent in a resort. On the second day, the day after the groups arrived, everybody took<br />
a trip to the Death Railway, learning about how the slaves built it in World War Two. On the fourth night, we had locals<br />
come in and teach us some local Thai dishes. The dishes that won the competition were the Thai Green Curry and the<br />
Phad Thai. On the fifth day, there was an Adventure Race, which included learning about the different Cultures and History<br />
about the area next to the River Kwai, and then building a raft to go onto the River Kwai. It started with the groups<br />
creating smoke by lighting a piece of leaf that gives off a high amount of smoke with flint and steel. Some skills that were<br />
learnt included using a Throw-Bag, Kayaking, Cooking, Navigation, and Tent Set-Up.<br />
by Alasdair Paul, Grade 9<br />
In November of <strong>2018</strong>, a group of around 20 <strong>HKA</strong> students went to the Kanchanaburi region of Thailand. It was a trip full of<br />
cultural immersion, wilderness engagement, and all around fun. We travelled to Thailand and spent our first two nights in a<br />
government lodge. We spent these days preparing for our river expedition and immersing in the rich history of the area.<br />
Then, on the third day, we got in our kayaks and headed down the River Kwai. We spent 2 days on the river, and both<br />
nights camping. We ate locally cooked delicious food, swam in the river, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery that surrounded<br />
us. The last day was spent doing an adventure challenge which involved us using the extensive skills we had learned to<br />
navigate our way down the river, through a local Mon village and leading us to a lovely resort that we got to spend our last<br />
night in. There were many memorable things that happened; our encounter with an elephant, all of the delicious food, the<br />
fun games and supportive trip leader, and really just spending time with our peers in a new and exciting environment.<br />
by Carter Bedford, Grade 9<br />
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Cambodia<br />
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT<br />
G R A D E 9 - 1 1 L O T C<br />
On our 6 day trip to Cambodia, we had a memorable first was how to remain positive, despite the heat, labour and<br />
day getting a water blessing from the monks and a pink sudden detoxing of technology; which wasn't as bad as I<br />
bracelet that was meant to keep our souls in our body. The expected. However, if there was one specific reason to go to<br />
focus of the trip was community service and a major<br />
Cambodia it would be the excursion to Angkor Wat and the<br />
learning from this was how these developing countries other temples around it. The scenery alone would be worth<br />
require so much manual labour in order to develop even a it, and the cultural embrace we felt from visiting was an<br />
little bit. With 18 students working for multiple days, only a indescribable feeling.<br />
small proportion of a tile pathway around a lake was built,<br />
by Kai Brenker, Grade 9<br />
two large water pots were created and a small portion of a<br />
field was cleared. Another learning from this service work<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 11<br />
Heidi Boshoff<br />
Sophia Chan<br />
Andre Chiang<br />
Dimitri De Tilly-Blaru<br />
Giacomo Guerra<br />
Sukriti Gyawali<br />
Sarah Hinterkoerner<br />
Nicolai Jacobsen<br />
Jackson Kemeny<br />
Stacey Kramer<br />
Anoushka Kuswaha<br />
Keara Levett<br />
Kate Mehta<br />
Aila Nerve<br />
Gabrielle Powell<br />
Nevissa Raymond<br />
Emi Ream<br />
Sam Renard<br />
Kai Marcel Scholz<br />
Inara Sharma<br />
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Tiffany Shin Mathea Sobejana Ally Tom<br />
Ryan Tomlinson<br />
Emil Tullberg<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
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philippines marine<br />
ECO-ADVENTURE<br />
For our LOTC experience a group of students and I had the<br />
wonderful opportunity to go to Cebu for a Marine service and<br />
exploration trip. The trip gave us a unique experience into the<br />
lives of people in coastal areas as well as the state of the<br />
underwater environment in the Philippines. From paddling in<br />
traditional boats to eating and exploring villages our week<br />
was full of fun exciting activities that really brought the<br />
whole group together and taught us about the amazing<br />
environment we were visiting. One of the highlights of the<br />
trip was building an artificial reef in a protected marine<br />
sanctuary. Over two days we scouted and built an artificial<br />
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reef made of concrete blocks. The whole time we were<br />
surrounded by brilliantly colored starfish, parrotfish, sea<br />
cucumbers and even jellyfish all watching us work to make<br />
them a new home. It was a lot of hard work but the feeling of<br />
giving back to the beautiful environment we were in really<br />
made it worth it. All of our perceptions’ were enhanced by<br />
the wonderful experience and helped us understand the<br />
precarious balance of na and our effects on the environment.<br />
by Neil Leutz, Grade 10<br />
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orneo<br />
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT<br />
My trip to Borneo was one<br />
that I will never forget. We<br />
spent the majority of the<br />
time in a rural village,<br />
Bongkud, about two hours<br />
from Kota Kinabalu. In<br />
Bongkud, we slept in<br />
longhouses, got woken up by<br />
an annoying rooster every<br />
morning, spent time with the<br />
local kids, hiked at 5am,<br />
made cement, and played a<br />
lot of cards. It was a service<br />
trip, so we spent time<br />
working on projects in the<br />
village. We worked on<br />
improving the bleachers and<br />
building trash cans by the<br />
local sportsground, and<br />
improving a walkway through<br />
the village. Even though it<br />
was a service trip, we also<br />
had lots of fun freetime. From<br />
a sunrise hike to running away<br />
from bats, I had such a fun<br />
time in Borneo. It was such an<br />
amazing experience and I<br />
learnt so much. For a week, I<br />
experienced a culture so<br />
different from what I<br />
experience here, and it was<br />
so amazing to see how the<br />
people of Bongkud live their<br />
everyday life. I would highly<br />
recommend anyone to go on<br />
this trip for an incredible<br />
experience!<br />
G R A D E 9 - 1 1 L O T C<br />
by Alva Hamreteg, Grade 10<br />
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S E C O N D A RY<br />
During our LOTC Trip to Borneo, we participated in a range of activities such as community work, playing sports with the local<br />
kids, going on a canopy walk and exploring the city of Kota Kinabalu. One of my most memorable highlights of the week was<br />
going to pick coconuts by a river. One of the staff members with us opened both of our coconuts, and we got to drink the water<br />
straight out of the coconut! Another memorable highlight was the sunrise hike that we did. Even though we had to wake up at 4<br />
am, once we reached the top, I was able to experience a truly magnificent and unforgettable view of Borneo's sunrise and the<br />
clouds floating low over the mountains. During the trip, I learnt about Bongkud's culture, including their native language<br />
Dusun, and some basic construction skills such as making and mixing cement, and then spreading it out on bricks to build<br />
dustbins and walls. Overall, this was my favourite LOTC experience; it allowed us to not only make new friendships with the<br />
locals in Borneo, but also allowed us to grow closer to other people in the school!<br />
by Catia Machado, Grade 10<br />
2 0 1 8 / 1 9 Y E A R B O O K<br />
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introducing<br />
GRADE 12<br />
Jed Baxter<br />
Alexandre Beynel<br />
Dylan Blockert<br />
Emily Brenker<br />
Andreas Bygge<br />
Graham Campbell<br />
Kazuki Clark<br />
Bianca De Leon<br />
Noa Driver<br />
Martin Equid<br />
Filip Eriksson<br />
Mia Fakhry<br />
Monica Francis<br />
James Hall<br />
Ludvig Hamreteg<br />
Nic Heywood<br />
Jonathan Isaksson<br />
Eva Langley<br />
Max Liberman<br />
Marc Luetz<br />
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Natasha Lui<br />
Hogan Mak Juliette Marier Mia McDonald<br />
Caroline Mehta<br />
Ariane Morales<br />
Yannick North<br />
Anna Nouwen<br />
Sierra Raymond<br />
Valeria Riquelme Lara<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Mason Seidel<br />
Cecilia Shin Ellen Smith Mya Steere<br />
Nicolaus Strozeski<br />
Oskar Tullberg<br />
Ryan Vongpusanachai<br />
Yongjian Xu<br />
Talyn Xystus<br />
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our senior<br />
PERSPECTIVES<br />
“Yes”<br />
- Ancient Astronaut<br />
Theorists<br />
J E D B A X T E R<br />
A L E X A N D R E B E Y N E L<br />
“Seriously, after all these<br />
years, you'd think I would<br />
stop amazing myself.<br />
But here I am, still doing it.”<br />
- James Dashner<br />
Thank you all.<br />
K A Z U K I C L A R K<br />
“I like to think that my arrogance,<br />
impetuosity, impatience, selfishness<br />
and greed are the qualities that<br />
make me the lovable chap I am.”<br />
- Richard Hammond<br />
N I C H O L A S H E Y W O O D<br />
Fill in the blank: “I was sitting there,<br />
barbecue sauce _____________________.”<br />
D Y L A N B L O C K E R T<br />
122 H O N G K O N G A C A D E M Y
“Joe Banks, 82 years young, has come to this pond for the last<br />
17 years to feed the ducks, but last month Joe made a discovery.<br />
The ducks were gone. Some say the ducks went to Canada, others<br />
say, Toronto. And some people think, Joe used to sit down over<br />
there near those ducks, but it could be, there's just no room in<br />
this modern world for an old man and his ducks”<br />
- Aristotle, on ducks<br />
M A S O N S E I D E L<br />
“Zzzzzz”<br />
F I L I P E R I K S S O N<br />
“You are<br />
my fire…”<br />
E M I LY B R E N K E R<br />
“Am I surviving? Yes. Am I thriving? Absolutely not.”<br />
- Cecilia<br />
Y'all I almost died. High school has been full of failures, frustrations, and (little)<br />
successes. But life support Kermit got me through. I want to thank everyone<br />
who supported me (teachers, fam and friends - y'all legends) and Juliette's goldfish<br />
crackers. A piece of advice: when things don't go the way you want to, it really do<br />
be like that sometimes.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
C E C I L I A S H I N<br />
As a record: so far I've lived in Dubai, Kent, KL, Ocala, Kennett, Paris, London, and<br />
HK, and the most important thing I've learned is that adventures happen when you<br />
get involved. I've made some great memories in High School, so hopefully social<br />
media will save the pics for future me. Thank you to my friends, for ignoring time<br />
zones and putting up with my “adventurous” eating (and near-death cooking<br />
experiences), and to my teachers, who helped me get stuck in with every move and<br />
taught me to ask questions. And s/o to the rest of the Drivers for immediately<br />
suggesting “Whoops… nevermind, it's ok” when I asked for senior quote ideas :)<br />
N O A D R I V E R<br />
James: What quote should I use?<br />
Emily: Say “I would like to thank the one and only<br />
Emily Brenker for inspiring me to take the exact same course<br />
at the exact same university as her.”<br />
James: Okay.<br />
そしておれの 家 族 に 感 謝 します。<br />
J A M E S Y O S H I M U R A ( H A L L )<br />
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I want to thank my family, and my teachers for getting me through<br />
high school, and onto the challenges that lie ahead. The world was a<br />
scary place, and now it seems just a little less scary.<br />
“Carpe diem”<br />
- Phineas and Ferb<br />
G R A H A M C A M P B E L L<br />
“You got to take a deep<br />
breath and give up. The system<br />
is rigged against you.”<br />
- Bo Burnham<br />
M I A M C D O N A L D<br />
If I forget everything else<br />
if there's nothing else I keep in my head<br />
may I always recall the time<br />
that Mrs. Pyne wore an infinity sign.<br />
If I forget everything else<br />
and my memory fades away<br />
may I always remember when<br />
I forgot my shoes on the shelf.<br />
And if my mind becomes blurred and cloudy,<br />
if it all becomes bits combining<br />
I hope I always hold on to something<br />
a friend<br />
your food<br />
and my GCD charger.<br />
VA L E R I A R I Q U E L M E L A R A<br />
“A penguin cannot become<br />
a giraffe, so just be the best<br />
penguin you can be.”<br />
– Gary Vaynerchuk<br />
J O N AT H A N I S A K S S O N<br />
“I wish I could, but I don't want to.”<br />
- Phoebe Buffay<br />
High school has definitely been… something. There are many things that have kept me<br />
(somewhat) sane through the years. I know my high school survival is greatly due to the<br />
major support from my friends, family, teachers and life support Kermit. Know that I really<br />
appreciate y'all. However, I would like to give a special thanks to apple juice for never<br />
leaving my side, despite my short-lived orange juice phase (oops). In all seriousness, I have<br />
no words to describe how I feel about graduating and the future, because it's A LOT. But hey,<br />
if future Juliette is reading this, yo don't do anything I wouldn't do.<br />
J U L I E T T E M A R I E R<br />
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“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact.<br />
Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”<br />
- Marcus Aurelius<br />
3, 6, and 9. Simple integers that reflect the years spent in Hong Kong, Bangkok,<br />
and Delhi. A journey through vibrant cultures and individuals, second to none. One<br />
that has had a fundamental impact on my perception and understanding of the<br />
world and myself. I have been moulded by these experiences, moments<br />
characterised by the people around me. I would like to thank my family, friends<br />
and teachers for supporting me and contributing. I look forward to beginning a new<br />
chapter and all that it may bring.<br />
M A R C L U E T Z<br />
“Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make<br />
it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the<br />
fashion. Rather, follow your most intense<br />
obsessions mercilessly.”<br />
- Franz Kafka<br />
I have been at <strong>HKA</strong> for almost 5 years now, which is incredibly strange since it<br />
feels like just yesterday I was moving in, mesmerised by the giant banana leaf<br />
trees outside my house. Although it may have been tough at times, there are<br />
things I have experienced within these last few years that I will never forget.<br />
Though I used to believe I never would, I know I will miss the warm smiles and<br />
the shiny coloured walls of this school. I am hugely grateful for all the people<br />
who have made me laugh, even when I didn't feel like it and for those who<br />
taught me fascinating things despite the at times utterly dull IB curriculum.<br />
But hey, at least the IB taught me how to pretend I know what I'm talking about<br />
- fake it 'till you make it as they say. I will leave you with another quote about<br />
life by a very clever guy named Tim Minchin: “Searching for meaning is like<br />
searching for a rhyme scheme in a cookbook: you won't find it and you'll<br />
mess up your soufflé.”<br />
E VA L A N G L E Y<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
I don't know<br />
who Al Gore is<br />
and honestly at<br />
this point I'm<br />
too scared<br />
to ask.<br />
C A R O L I N A M E H TA<br />
“We're breakin'<br />
free, we're<br />
soarin', flyin'”<br />
- High School Musical<br />
M YA S T E E R E<br />
“When I get in my workflow,<br />
like, really nothing can distract<br />
me from my workflow. Until I<br />
look down and realise that my<br />
workflow is garbage and then I<br />
get really distracted.”<br />
- Jonathan Van Ness<br />
N ATA S H A L U I<br />
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I can't believe I made it.<br />
I have grown as a person and I have made new friends that I will keep forever.<br />
On my first day of IB, I never thought I would overcome the challenges that were<br />
thrown my way and I would have never done it without my peers supporting me.<br />
Looking back, I am amazed and proud with the amount I learned and I am so<br />
grateful for this experience…………<br />
“I am definitely telling the truth”<br />
E L L E N S M I T H<br />
“no ragrets”<br />
- We're the Millers<br />
A N N A N O U W E N<br />
“If you don't heal what hurt you,<br />
you'll bleed on people<br />
who didn't cut you.”<br />
- Unknown<br />
TA LY N X Y S T U S<br />
“Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know<br />
where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way.”<br />
- Michael Scott (The Office US)<br />
M A X L I B E R M A N<br />
Myspace saw it first<br />
When people ask me who I am, I simply say<br />
“I'm ME”. Literally, I'm Martin Equid.<br />
M A R T I N E Q U I D<br />
Follow your<br />
dream, but<br />
don't expect<br />
it to come true.<br />
“People keep telling me that<br />
nothing is impossible, yet I do<br />
nothing every day”<br />
- Winnie the Pooh<br />
J E R RY X U<br />
Y A N N I C K N O R T H<br />
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“Life is a gamble...so roll the dice.”<br />
RYA N V O N G P U S A N A C H A I<br />
“...I want it<br />
that way”<br />
- The Backstreet Boys<br />
A R I A N E M O R A L E S<br />
“...Believe<br />
when I say…”<br />
M I A F A K H RY<br />
One of the bigger things that impress me<br />
with this class is our togetherness. When one<br />
person needs help everyone is ready to help<br />
that person, student and teacher both.<br />
A N D R E A S B Y G G E<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
Monica: Phoebe, do you have a plan?<br />
Phoebe: I don't even have a “pla”.<br />
- Friends<br />
M O N I C A F R A N C I S<br />
“...The one<br />
desire…”<br />
B I A N C A D E L E O N<br />
“Don't worry,<br />
I'll be back<br />
next year.”<br />
L U D V I G H A M R E TA G<br />
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I'd like to thank my legs for always supporting me,<br />
my spine for always having my back,<br />
my arms for always being by my side,<br />
my neck for always keeping my head up<br />
and my fingers because I can always count on them.<br />
(And my hips for not lying)<br />
H O G A N M A K<br />
“They say you are what you eat,<br />
[That's funny] I don't remember<br />
eating a GOAT.”<br />
- Young Thug<br />
Half of my life has been spent at Hong Kong<br />
Academy. Nine years ago, I arrived with the<br />
opening of the Kennedy Town campus. It couldn't<br />
have been more different from where I had been<br />
living on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali.<br />
From the grade 5 exhibition to the personal project,<br />
to my extended essay, TOK, CAS, all of my IAs,<br />
mocks…….(ugh) as well as the memorable class trips,<br />
art performances, and sports tournaments, I believe<br />
that I have (hopefully) been 'educated'. A big<br />
“Thanks” to 99.99% of my teachers who have<br />
helped me persevere and develop over the course<br />
of my academic life so far. A Heartfelt and sincere<br />
“Thank you” to my parents for feeding me,<br />
supporting me, and paying for all of my university<br />
application fees…. I also appreciate all of my<br />
classmates for helping me stay sane and listening<br />
to all of my rants. Hopefully, yall are and will be<br />
happier than you were in the IB!<br />
N I C O L A U S S T R O Z E S K I<br />
“Do you think God stays in heaven<br />
because He too lives in fear<br />
of what He's created?”<br />
Now before any of you report me, hear me out.<br />
First according to the height of a Minion (which<br />
is 3.5 feet on average) Gru is 4 minions tall, which<br />
means he is a godly size of 14 feet tall. Second if any<br />
of you remember the original Despicable Me, you Know<br />
there is a scene when Vector kidnaps the three girls<br />
and shoots a series of heat-seeking misses at Gru, he<br />
then dodges them all. According to the speed of an<br />
average ballistic missile (<strong>19</strong>00 mph) and the size of<br />
the missile according to his ankle size, Gru can<br />
perceive and move at such a speed that the missiles<br />
only move 9.5 miles per hour, 0.5% of their original<br />
speed. Plus after this Gru punches a shark and it is<br />
paralyzed meaning its spine is probably shattered, to<br />
remind you it would require a force greater than<br />
3,000 newtons to fracture the spine. That's equal to<br />
the impact created by a 500-pound car crashing into<br />
a wall at 30 miles per hour. I rest my case.<br />
O S K A R T U L L B E R G<br />
“Life really is a mysterious thing.<br />
Each and every life spins its own, totally separate tale.<br />
Yet they become intricately entwined in each other.<br />
And no one knows how they will end up.”<br />
- Decim<br />
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global citizen<br />
DIPLOMA<br />
C O M M I T T E D TO O U R C O M M U N I T Y<br />
GCD UP CONFRENCE AT <strong>HKA</strong> 14-15 FEBRUARY 20<strong>19</strong><br />
Global citizen: a person who conducts their daily life with a commitment to understanding others; who makes decisions<br />
with an awareness of how they affect communities locally and globally; and who advocates and holds themselves<br />
accountable for social and environmental sustainability.<br />
The Global Citizenship Diploma (GCD) is a high school credential that allows <strong>HKA</strong> students to qualitatively describe their<br />
whole learning in the context of becoming a global citizen and making a contribution to the world. It is a unique approach<br />
for students to distinguish themselves at a deeper level than in the classroom alone, empowering students to pursue their<br />
passions, to share their stories with others, and also get recognition for personal endeavours.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
AS A GCD STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM, OUR AIM IS TO SUPPORT &<br />
ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY &<br />
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO UNDERSTANDING OTHERS.<br />
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR VERY FIRST GCD GRADUATES FROM THE CLASS OF 20<strong>19</strong>!<br />
Valeria Riquelme Lara, Emily Brenker, Nicolaus Strozeski, Ellen Thorne, (GCD Coordinator) Mia Macdonald, & Bianca De Leon.<br />
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hkaFLOW<br />
PASSION PROJECTS<br />
E X P E R I E N T I A L L E A R N I N G<br />
Grade 6 to grade 10 students participated in a passion<br />
project for six weeks as part of hkaFLOW in September to<br />
October <strong>2018</strong>. Each student chose a project out of 16 on<br />
offer. These ranged from creative opportunities such as<br />
painting or robotics, to activity experiences such as trail<br />
running and mind-body-soul retreat, through to service<br />
projects ImpactHK and Trash Free Seas. Students worked in<br />
mixed grade-level groups, developing skills such as<br />
communication, problem solving and organisation. Students<br />
were invited to reflect on the development of these<br />
approaches to learning and on their personal development as<br />
IB learners.<br />
A N I M AT I O N<br />
C R E AT I V E W R I T I N G<br />
D E B AT E<br />
E S C A P E R O O M<br />
F I L M M A K I N G<br />
F O R M U L A 1<br />
H I K I N G<br />
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H K A ’ S G O T TA L E N T<br />
I M PA C T H K<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
M I N D B O D Y S O U L R E T R E AT<br />
PA I N T I N G<br />
R O B O T I C S<br />
S E A TO S U M M I T<br />
S E W Y O U R O W N<br />
T R A S H F R E E S E A S<br />
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secondary school<br />
DESIGN<br />
Once again student creativity and innovation is showcased through<br />
Design here at <strong>HKA</strong>. A number of new teaching units and design<br />
opportunities have been introduced this year to motivate students,<br />
encourage inquiry and support their interests.<br />
Within the MYP curriculum, new units such as 'innovative packaging',<br />
'portable digital device accessories' and 'educational children's toys'<br />
have all been well received.<br />
<strong>HKA</strong> FLOW has also given our students the opportunity to explore<br />
such diverse fields as robotics and Formula One racing.<br />
Design students have also contributed to whole school activities such<br />
as set design for the annual school production and ticketing for a<br />
range of events.<br />
This year Design staff have also embarked on Design activities in the<br />
primary school, supporting students in grades 2, 3 and 4.<br />
The greatest range of diversity, creativity and innovation is evident<br />
in our Diploma program where graduating students completed design<br />
investigations into a range of fields including, graphic design,<br />
textiles, assistive technologies and product design.<br />
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DRAMA<br />
E X P L O R I N G & E N G A G I N G W I T H T H E W O R L D<br />
This year we welcomed Mr Saleem and Mr Scully as our Drama<br />
teachers. Described as 'charismatic, insanely funny and<br />
randomly deep', both Mr Saleem and Mr Scully have challenged<br />
the students to explore and engage with the world through the<br />
lens of Drama. Greek Theatre, Image Theatre, Theatre of the<br />
Oppressed, Monologues and Trestle Masks were some of the<br />
theatre genres and conventions they learned in the classroom.<br />
Solo work, ensemble work. Play, investigation, devising,<br />
refining and performing. Lights, music, shadows and trust<br />
falls... it's been a fun and dynamic experience in the<br />
Drama department!<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
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secondary<br />
LIBRARY<br />
T H E L I B R A RY I S O F T E N A H I V E O F A C T I V I T Y<br />
“The library is not only a fun place to go, it's a place to connect, to share, to grow and help<br />
others expand their horizons”. Lynne T<br />
The <strong>HKA</strong> Secondary Library is a central hub for learning in the school, providing a warm,<br />
welcoming and stimulating environment for research, reading and study. The library is often a<br />
hive of activity. The teacher librarian works with students and teachers in a variety of<br />
capacities. These include formal and informal sessions in both the library and working in the<br />
classrooms. Highlights for the year have included Battle of the Books, read alouds,<br />
independent reading sessions, book chats, grade 6-8 literature circles, collaborating with<br />
subjects on research assignments, <strong>HKA</strong>Flow initiatives, Personal Project, Howard Wong<br />
author/illustrator visit, Murder Mystery Party, Bring Me A Book readathon and working with<br />
students afterschool with their homework, study and projects.<br />
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MUSIC<br />
E X P R E S S I N G T H AT W H I C H W O R D S C A N N O T<br />
Our musicians have been<br />
analysing, rehearsing,<br />
performing, composing and<br />
arranging in a range of styles<br />
over the year, working with<br />
Mr Holt and Ms Drouet.<br />
Exploring identity, composing<br />
and performing their own<br />
songs while learning a new<br />
instrument (or two)!<br />
Learning to listen was also<br />
important. Composing and<br />
recording with music<br />
technology. Learning the<br />
responsibility of an artist to<br />
speak out for others for social<br />
justice. Learning to<br />
communicate with music to<br />
express that which words<br />
cannot. It's been a tuneful<br />
and harmonious year in the<br />
Music department!<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
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physical education<br />
AND HEALTH<br />
Over the course of the <strong>2018</strong>/<strong>19</strong> school year students have<br />
been involved in a variety of activities within Physical and<br />
Health Education classes. Students participated in units of<br />
work covering areas such as aquatics, fitness, invasion games,<br />
track & field, gymnastics, softball, skipping, and circus skills.<br />
As well as health based classes which covered the topic of<br />
safety and injuries in sport. Over the course of the year a key<br />
focus has been approaches to learning skills. Demonstrating<br />
the ability to transfer skills from one sport to another. Being<br />
able to collaborate and communicate in small and large group<br />
settings. Critically reflect on performance and show creative<br />
thinking skills in group performances. Overall Physical and<br />
Health Education at <strong>HKA</strong> aims to promote movement and<br />
teach skills that students will be able to use throughout their<br />
future years.<br />
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visual<br />
ARTS<br />
GRADE 6-8: We were excited to have an expanded Visual Arts<br />
programme this year for grades 6-8, with semester courses<br />
providing more time to dig deep into new skills, art<br />
movements and creative processes. Grade 6's created fantasy<br />
fruits using clay, combining imagination and observation. They<br />
then worked on developing strong artistic habits in a processdriven<br />
painting unit. Grade 7's created large-scale group<br />
collages of key individuals from the <strong>HKA</strong> community, before<br />
applying this knowledge to their own individual self-portraits.<br />
Grade 8's explored observational drawing, and also the role of<br />
games in creating surrealist artworks.<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
GRADE 9-12: In the upper years of the MYP arts classes<br />
students spend time developing skills, investigating the role<br />
of the arts and developing their of means of expression. In<br />
grade 9 students explore the many ways we perceive and see<br />
the world through explorations in drawing, In grade 10<br />
students explore the role of artists and way they communicate<br />
in contemporary art, in more depth. Students develop skills<br />
and work on independent projects throughout the year. At <strong>HKA</strong><br />
in the arts we give value to journey of art making and<br />
encourage students to explore what it means to think like an<br />
artist. We had a fantastic art show for the grade 12 students<br />
this year which demonstrated how divergent our students<br />
approach to are making is at <strong>HKA</strong>. Students made work that<br />
was personally meaningful to them and expressed themselves<br />
with a range of media and through some ambitious works.<br />
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secondary school<br />
A MUSICAL EVENING<br />
A N E V E N I N G O F F U N & I M P R E S S I V E P E R F O R M A N C E S<br />
A two hour concert featuring<br />
soloists, small ensembles and our<br />
community ensembles such as<br />
the Primary Choir, the Ukulele<br />
Group and our Community Choir.<br />
A fun filled evening with lots of<br />
impressive performances!<br />
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co ee<br />
HOUSE<br />
A student led initiative that<br />
celebrated the talents of our<br />
Secondary School students in<br />
music and dance. As well as<br />
our seasoned performers,<br />
many took to the stage for the<br />
first time. Once again, we<br />
couldn't help noticing just<br />
how many talented students<br />
there are at <strong>HKA</strong>!<br />
O U R TA L E N T E D S E C O N D A RY S C H O O L S T U D E N T S<br />
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S E C O N D A RY<br />
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cas: creativity, activity,<br />
AND SERVICE<br />
M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C E<br />
3 0 - H O U R F A M I N E<br />
A C T I O N F O R R E F U G E E S :<br />
R . I . S . E F E S T I VA L<br />
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CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a self-directed programme that <strong>HKA</strong> students complete throughout Grades 11 and 12. Over<br />
the course of 18 months, students work towards achieving seven learning outcomes by participating in a variety of experiences<br />
at school and outside of school. A key requirement of CAS is the CAS project, a student-initiated, collaborative experience<br />
during which students engage in investigation, planning, action, and reflection. Students also have an opportunity to<br />
demonstrate and share their learning in various ways such as the CAS project exhibition that was held in November.<br />
Service is a particularly important aspect of CAS. When asked about service during their final CAS interviews, this year's Grade<br />
12 students noted that service melded their learning with actually doing something to make a difference, helped them to put<br />
aside their needs and focus on the needs of others, and gave them a sense of responsibility for contributing to the community.<br />
This year our students participated in a wide variety of service experiences including LOTC trips, local recycling initiatives,<br />
beach and river clean ups, soap recycling, animal conservation work, dog walking, volunteering at a local school, and coaching<br />
a variety of sports. Students worked in partnership with and in support of over 14 local and international organizations.<br />
Several of the Grade 11 CAS projects this year have also been service-focussed: the RISE Festival by the Action For Refugees<br />
Group, the 30 Hour Famine, and the Plastic Ocean Cleanup.<br />
C A S P R O J E C T E X H I B I T I O N<br />
S E C O N D A RY<br />
P L A S T I C O C E A N C L E A N U P<br />
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S P O R T S<br />
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At <strong>HKA</strong>, we love diversity and choice and this is reflected in<br />
our Sports program with over 13 sports offered this year.<br />
We feel it is important that every student can express<br />
themselves in a variety of ways and that sports can give them<br />
that opportunity with over 230 students participating in sports<br />
such as sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding, tennis, golf<br />
and ultimate frisbee.<br />
Heidi Boshoff<br />
Athletics & Activities Coordinator<br />
Many of our students also enjoy doing multiple sports across<br />
the four seasons and work hard to be selected for the<br />
international core sport tournaments. Not only are our<br />
students invested in the program, but our teachers volunteer<br />
hours of their week to coach teams.<br />
The Sports Department would like to thank all athletes and<br />
coaches for their commitment and enthusiasm this year.<br />
Heidi Boshoff<br />
Athletics & Activities Coordinator<br />
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BASKETBALL<br />
U 1 4 G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
U14 Girls: As with volleyball, a new co-hort of MS basketballers along with some more experienced players practiced and<br />
played in the ISSFHK league. With each match, the girls showed improvement and determination and finished the season<br />
on personal highs.<br />
U14 Girls D1<br />
L-R back: Caitlin Connolly, Zoe Dimech, Krishna De Guzman,<br />
Layla Dimech, Anya McDonald, Minnie Davis, Coach McKinney,<br />
L-R front: Nicole De Pree, Luna Nerve, Jaide Coffeng,<br />
Nicole Bacon-Peniche, Hannah Feren,<br />
Vitanny Chan, Amelie Zachrisson<br />
U14 Girls D2<br />
L-R back: Devani Parthasarathy, Tove Colfelt, Liv Fletcher,<br />
Sophia Zeilinger, Sofia Sisiak, Coach Doty, L-R front: Claire O'Neill,<br />
Christina Aron, Charlotte Khanna, Aubrey Swabb, Amelia Van Dale,<br />
Lexi Jamieson-Jones<br />
U 1 4 B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
The U14 Boys basketball team finished the season in a fantastic 4th place! Watching this team growing from strength to<br />
strength each match has been awesome and a big congratulation to the team.<br />
L-R back: Zama Linhardt, Jae Hong, Aksel Berg, Akul Kuswaha,<br />
Luke Baxter, Coach Stuart, L-R front: Harry Toller, Rei Meytal,<br />
Ravi Balu, Abraham Chan, Daniel Mehta,<br />
ABSENT: Arjuna Parthasarathy<br />
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U 1 6 G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
Being in division 1 has really tested our girls' mettle and<br />
they had to work hard to establish themselves and at the<br />
end of the season they walked away more experienced and<br />
confident.<br />
U 1 6 B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
A cohesive and strong U16 boys team that fought right until<br />
the end to finish the season is second place.<br />
L-R back: Annie Stasney, Alexandra Hewson, Carter Bedford,<br />
Catia Lopes Machado, L-R Front: Coach Saleem, Lucci Holland,<br />
Jorja Evans, Natalie Morales, Sonya Langley,<br />
Valeria Sereda, Coach Cindy<br />
L-R back: Ethan Rizzuto-Jennings, Kai Brenker, Henry Shin, Gabe Hunt,<br />
Graham Wilson, Darrion Kng, Coach Feren, L-R front: Thijn Stoute,<br />
Aiden Armstrong, Costijn Stoute, Florian Waas, Sabeeh Khan,<br />
Alasdair Paul<br />
U 2 0 G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
Even with a diverse age range, this team pulled together<br />
and had a great basketball season, culminating in the<br />
playoffs.<br />
U 2 0 B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
This team was stacked with skilled and talented players<br />
that made for some great games and secured a place for<br />
them in the playoffs.<br />
L-R back: Coach Saleem, Aila Nerve, Bianca De Leon, Ella De Leon,<br />
Mia Fakhry, Coach Cindy, L-R Front: Tinah Otula, India McDonald,<br />
Ella Koehling, Jasmine Coffeng, ABSENT: Tiffany Shin<br />
Team members: Jed Baxter, Ty Baxter, Graham Campbell,<br />
Dimitri De Tilly-Blaru, Martin Equid, Hogan Mak, Owen Mak,<br />
Jeremy Oliveira, Sam Renard, Nicolaus Strozeski,<br />
Ryan Tomlinson, Jerry Xu, Coach Buntin<br />
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scisac<br />
BASKETBALL<br />
G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
L-R back: Alexandra Hewson, Annie Stasney, Jorja Evans,<br />
Krishna de Guzman, Vitanny Chan, L-R front: Hannah Feren,<br />
Charlotte Khanna, Jaide Coffeng, Nicole de Pree, Anya McDonald,<br />
Layla Dimech, ABSENT: Minnie Davis, Coach McKinney<br />
L-R back: Noah Munoz, Luke Baxter, Aksel Berg, Akul Kuswaha,<br />
Kai Brenker, Aiden Armstrong, Coach Feren, L-R front: Alasdair Paul,<br />
Jae Hong, Daniel Mehta, Noble Coker, Abraham Chan, Henry Shin<br />
Hong Kong Academy<br />
GOLF<br />
Three of our team members went to the league championships and returned with a 2nd and 3rd place. Well done to the<br />
whole team for their comittment.<br />
L-R back: Pierre Ephgrave, Filip Zachrisson, Ben Stasney,<br />
L-R front: Andreas Bygge, Yannick North, Amelie Zachrisson,<br />
ABSENT: Keane Kim, Jason So, Inara Sharma, Alex Beynel<br />
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acamis<br />
BASKETBALL<br />
G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L<br />
This new division proved very competitive for our boys who had to work hard to stay amongst the top teams. They placed<br />
a respectable 5th place. Our girls narrowly lost in the championship game and finished a strong 2nd place.<br />
L-R back: Coach Cindy, Aila Nerve, Carter Bedford, Tinah Otula,<br />
India McDonald, Jasmine Coffeng, Coach Saleem,<br />
L-R front: Valeria Sereda, Mia Fakhry, Ella De Leon, Bianca De Leon,<br />
Tiffany Shin, Ella Koehling, Catia Lopes Machado<br />
L-R back: Coach Buntin, Nicolaus Strozeski, Hogan Mak, Jerry Xu,<br />
Dimitry De Tilly-Blaru, Ty Baxter, Ryan Tomlinson,<br />
L-R front: Sam Renard, Owen Mak, Martin Equid, Jed Baxter,<br />
Costijn Stoute, Jeremy Oliveira<br />
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ouldering &<br />
CLIMBING<br />
cross<br />
COUNTRY<br />
This small, committed team worked hard to improve their<br />
abilities every practice. At the end of the season, the U14<br />
boys earned 4th place overall and Andre brought home the<br />
gold medal in the U20 category. We are looking forward to<br />
scaling new heights next year.<br />
Many of these runners started training at the beginning of<br />
the school year for this season. With such determination we<br />
competed strongly in the championships. <strong>HKA</strong> earned its<br />
first ever gold medal.<br />
Kean Kim, Lucas Hall, Sean Ulfeng, Andre Chiang, Alex O'Leary,<br />
Joshua Nagel, Abel van Rijn<br />
L-R back: Giorgio Guerra, Noah Munoz, Giacomo Guerra,<br />
Nicolaus Strozeski, Gabriel Hunt, Jeremy Oliveira, Ellie O'Mahony,<br />
L-R middle: Joris Waas, Christian Tan, Abel van Rijn, Rei Meytal,<br />
Ethan Rizzuto-Jennings, Lucien Verrone, Jaide Coffeng, Gaia Briatore,<br />
Giulia Guerra, L-R front: Freddy Chambers, Raquel Machado,<br />
ABSENT: Coach Cook, Coach Nagel, Coach Chambers, Alva Hamreteg,<br />
Dylan Jupp, Zama Linhardt, Tove Porling, Valeria Sereda,<br />
Graham Wilson, Hunter De Leon, Maverick Griffin, Julian Munoz,<br />
Justin Lee, Luca Tatriele<br />
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Hong Kong Academy<br />
SAILING<br />
Hong Kong Academy<br />
EQUESTRIAN<br />
HHYC 24H Our team managed to complete 91 laps! This<br />
valiant effort earned them 1st place within the interschools<br />
division, 3rd place in the Feva class and 5th overall<br />
out of 33 teams.<br />
It was great to have these two riders compete in the HKEF<br />
Inter-school Equestrian Challenge this year. We are very<br />
proud of them and hope they could be rolemodels for future<br />
riders.<br />
L-R back: Will Boberski, Shana Hester-Okayama, Oskar Tullberg,<br />
Emil Tullberg, Brady Hsu, L-R front: Nicolai Jacobsen, Kai Scholz,<br />
Graham Campbell, Valeria Riquelme Lara,<br />
ABSENT: Seb van Ommeren, Alisha Hester-Okayama<br />
Team members: Ka Ching Fu & Oliver Stapelton<br />
S P O RT S<br />
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FOOTBALL<br />
U 1 2 G I R L S F O O T B A L L<br />
U 1 2 B O Y S F O O T B A L L<br />
L-R back: Kayla Lam, Zoe Dimech, Sophia Reniero, Natasha De Pree,<br />
Caitlin Connolly, Coach Barriale Wong, L-R front: Sophia Zeilinger,<br />
Bregje Geling, Gabrielle Sumner, Madeline Sumner,<br />
Lexi Jamieson-Jones, ABSENT: Alisha Hester-Okayama<br />
L-R back: Daniel Chan, Antoine Chazeau, Gavin Tsui, Shaurya Singhal,<br />
Coach Boshoff, L-R front: Gus Wilson, Jasper See, Yotum Meytal,<br />
Huub van Rijn, ABSENT: Elmer Blockert<br />
U 1 4 G I R L S F O O T B A L L<br />
U 1 4 B O Y S F O O T B A L L<br />
As always, our football teams played with heart and grit, braving the intense heat. Congratulations on completing a tough<br />
season!<br />
L-R back: Layla Dimech, Tove Colfelt, Olivia Hall, Amalie Nielsen,<br />
Isabel Valenzuela, Ivy Rowland, Ella Holt, Amelia van Dale,<br />
Coach Barriale Wong, L-R front: Zoe Dimech, Caitlin Connolly,<br />
Sophia Zeilinger, Bregje Geling, Wilma Porling, Anya McDonald,<br />
Font: Parnika Tandon, ABSENT: Sofia Sisiak<br />
Team members: Ravi Balu, Aksel Berg, Abraham Chan, Noble Coker,<br />
Jan Corral Barba, Jae Hong, Dylan Jupp, Vincent Knipfing, Noah Munoz,<br />
Christian Tan, Austin See, Joris Waas, Jonathan Wong, Coach Buntin<br />
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scisac<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
acamis<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
G I R L S F O O T B A L L<br />
This SCISAC girls team fought hard to ensure a place in the<br />
playoffs, all the while showing mental and physical<br />
fortitude. They proudly achieved 3rd place!<br />
G I R L S F O O T B A L L<br />
These young ladies sacrificed their spring breaks to play for<br />
the school team, some of which never played football<br />
before this year. This team gave their all and gave a last<br />
second goal off of first place. The quality of our girls and<br />
the determination they put into accomplishing a desired<br />
goal is admirable.<br />
L-R back: Coach Barriale Wong, Bregje Geling, Tove Porling,<br />
Amalie Nielson, Parnika Tandon, Ella Holt, L-R front: Wilma Porling,<br />
Anya McDonald, Ivy Rowland, Alexandra McArdle, Caitlin Connolly,<br />
ABSENT: Isabel Valenzuela<br />
L-R back: Coach Saleem, India McDonald, Jasmine Coffeng, Aila Nerve,<br />
Tiffany Shin, Annie Stasney, Coach Cindy, L-R front: Carter Bedford,<br />
Ella Koehling, Olivia Hall, Sierra Raymond, Sasha Steere,<br />
Teah Etherington-Freeman<br />
B O Y S F O O T B A L L<br />
Facing some giants, our SCISAC boys team had to dig deep<br />
during this tournament, but narrowly missed a place on the<br />
podium.<br />
B O Y S F O O T B A L L<br />
Ten boys started the tournament with a strong will to win. However,<br />
injuries plagued the team and effectively an 8-man squad played for<br />
a 3rd place medal. <strong>HKA</strong> boys simply didn't have the manpower to put<br />
up the fight that was required to medal this time around but they<br />
fought to end - Spartans. Torn hamstrings, broken bones, a lot of<br />
blood and sweat. A very hard earned 4th place for <strong>HKA</strong> boys.<br />
S P O RT S<br />
L-R back: Joris Waas, Jae Hong, Noah Munoz, Yannick Zeilinger,<br />
Mateo San Roman De Dios, L-R front: Ben Stasney, Christian Tan,<br />
Vincent Knipfing, Jan Corral Barba, Gunner Colfelt,<br />
ABSENT: Aksel Berg, Nicola Vanzo, Coach Buntin<br />
L-R back: Gunnar Colfelt, Jeremy Oliveira, Martin Equid, Connor<br />
Cartledge-Rock, Gabe Hunt, Ethan Rizzuto-Jennings,<br />
L-R front: Costijn Stoute, Florian Waas, Coach Buntin,<br />
Aiden Armstrong, Giorgio Guerra<br />
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SKI TRIP<br />
Hong Kong Academy<br />
NETBALL<br />
Sixteen students and 2 teachers went to Verbier<br />
Switzerland on a wonderful ski adventure organised by Les<br />
Elfes International. It was a week filled with skiing and fun<br />
activities and making new friends from other international<br />
schools around the world. This magical setting will never be<br />
forgot and we hope to make this a yearly event.<br />
U 1 2 N E T B A L L<br />
Standing left: Kai Scholz, Jorja Evans, Jack van Dale,<br />
Lili Connell, Nicola Vanzo, Brady Hsu, Yuting Deng, Rubi Chen,<br />
Daniel Chan, Nicholas Widmer, Cathrine Widmer, Sophia Reniero,<br />
Tess Raymond, Ms. Nisha, Front: Alasdair Paul, Christian Aron,<br />
Antoine Chazeau, Mrs Boshoff<br />
L-R back: Coach Cook, Yuvin Kim, Bianca Jupp, Lila Har-Even,<br />
Tabitha Kahn, Alix Hurabielle-Claverie, Marine Chazeau,<br />
L-R front: Lexi Stillhart, Sophie Ulfeng, Caitlin Connolly, Sofia Sisiak,<br />
Sophia Zeilinger, Isabella Smith, Valerie Tam<br />
U 1 4 N E T B A L L<br />
L-R back: Paige Driver, Catherine Widmer, Layla Dimech, Tove Colfelt,<br />
Cheryl Lui, Chloe Sue, Coach Drew, L-R front: Zoe Dimech,<br />
Gaia Briatore, Amelie Zachrisson, Aubrey Swab, Minnie Davis,<br />
Claire O'Neill, ABSENT: Charlotte Khanna<br />
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Hong Kong Academy<br />
SWIMMING<br />
P R I M A RY S C H O O L<br />
S E C O N D A RY S C H O O L<br />
Both PS and SS teams took part in various mini meet during the season. The season finished on a high with 13 swimmers<br />
competing in the ISSFHK Championships.<br />
L-R back: Coach Denise, Harrison Liu Maudson, Joon Hong, Lucas Hall,<br />
Joshua Nagel, Chloe Tan, Brenton Hsu, L-R front: Bianca Jupp,<br />
Lili Har-Even, Serafina Wilson, Bella Smith, Tabitha Kahn,<br />
Cici Oliveira, Margot Rowland, ABSENT: Johnny Yi<br />
L-R back: Christina Aron, Sophia Reniero, Annie Stasney, Thea Nielsen,<br />
Amalie Nielsen, Gaia Briatore, L-R front: Matilda Nulf,<br />
Cecily Houghton, Summi Ng, Minnie Davis, Daniel Lyons, Jae Hong,<br />
ABSENT: Antoine Chazeau, Ruby Chen, Nicole De Pree,<br />
Natasha De Pree, Alisha Hester-Okayama, Brady Hsu,<br />
Lexi Jamieson-Jones, Seoyun Lee, Jelmer North, Claire O'Neill,<br />
Gus Wilson, Amelie Zachrisson.<br />
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Hong Kong Academy<br />
TENNIS<br />
ultimate<br />
FRISBEE<br />
Moving up to Division 1 was a big challenge for a small team,<br />
but the boys showed determination and commitment,<br />
throughout.<br />
Filip Zachrisson, Florian Waas, Mateo San Roman De Dios,<br />
ABSENT: Daniel Mehta, Brady Hsu, Yotam Meytal, Jonathan Wong<br />
L-R back: Valeria Sereda, Alva Hamreteg, Keane Kim, Lucien Verrone,<br />
Noah Munoz, Annie Stasney, Sonya Langley, Yannick Zeilinger,<br />
Gabe Hunt, Coach Mirko, L-R front: Abraham Chan, Joris Waas,<br />
Ravi Balu, Ben O'Leary, Nicholas Widmer, Zama Linhardt,<br />
ABSENT: Gunner Colfelt, Daniel Lyons, Jeremy Oliveira<br />
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FIELD<br />
J U N I O R<br />
Thirty students from grades 6 to 9 competed in eight track and three<br />
field events across the day. <strong>HKA</strong> competed hard all day and had a<br />
large number of students who finished just outside a top 3 placing.<br />
A huge congratulations to our medal winning performers ( 2 Silver,<br />
2 Bronze) and well done to all students for their performances and<br />
level of effort in what was a highly competitive event and season.<br />
S E N I O R<br />
Twenty two students from grades 9 to 12 competed in the<br />
ISSFHK track and field league and finished the season with<br />
some outstanding team and individual performances<br />
collecting a total of 11 medals ( 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 5 Bronze).<br />
L-R back: Kaela Lam, Tess Raymond, Christina Aron, Elyse Warren, Annabelle Kng, Daniel Chan, Koby Rosenthal, Elmer Blockert, Julie Jacobsen,<br />
Cheryl Lui, L-R middle: Ethan Rizutto-Jennings, India McDonald, Jasmine Coffeng, Caitlin Connolly, Zoe Dimech, Alexandra Hewson,<br />
Teah Etherington-Freeman, Gaia Briatore, Amalie Nielsen, Julia Yu, Candice Lui, Coach Cook, L-R bench: Nicolai Jacobsen, Lucci Holland,<br />
Tinah Otula, Costijn Stoute, Aiden Armstrong, Ty Baxter, Lucien Verrone, Jeremy Oliveira, L-R front: Rei Meytal, Peter Stafford,<br />
Nicolaus Strozeski, Jonathan Isaksson, Noah Munoz, Gus Wilson, ABSENT: Freddie Chambers, Jaide Coffeng, Natasha De Pree, Riley Easter,<br />
Maverick Griffin, Bronte Hewson, Calvin May, Yotam Meytal, Luna Nerve, Vadim Rakitskii, Austin See, Isabel Valenzuela, Abel van Rijn,<br />
Carter Bedford, Kai Brenker, Martin Equid, Giorgio Guerra, Giacomo Guerra, Jamie Houghton, Gabriel Hunt, Juliana Riquelme Lara<br />
S P O RT S<br />
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VOLLEYBALL<br />
U 1 4 G I R L S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
This year saw a new co-hort of MS volleyballers and it was exciting to see their skill in action as they learned the game of<br />
volleyball. Well done to all players, specifically the U14 Girls Division 1 who ended the season in 2nd place.<br />
U14 Girls D1<br />
L-R: Anya McDonald, Enya Koo , Nicole Bacon-Peniche,<br />
Adriana Valenzuela, Jaide Coffeng, Naomi Bacon-Peniche,<br />
Hannah Ferren, Krishna De Guzman, Cheryl Lui, Isabel Valenzuela,<br />
Gaia Briatore, Coach Drew, ABSENT: Olivia Hall,<br />
Amalie Nielsen, Amelie Zachrisson<br />
U14 Girls D2<br />
L-R back: Guigui Remis, Abbie Lam, Kaela Lam, Thea Nielsen,<br />
Cecily Hougton, Anna Smyth, Claire O'Neill, L-R front: Ivy Rowland,<br />
Frankie Jamieson-James, Aubrey Swab, Natalie Chan, Yuting Deng<br />
U 1 4 B O Y S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
L-R back: Coach Cook, Ravi Balu, Zama Linhardt, Zachary Hay,<br />
L-R front: Max Kemeny, Simon Renard, Filip Zachrisson, Calvin May,<br />
ABSENT: Yotam Meytal<br />
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U 1 6 G I R L S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
U 1 6 B O Y S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
For the second year in a row, <strong>HKA</strong> has been able to field U16 volleyball teams that went to the playoff, with the girls team<br />
taking the championship.<br />
L-R back: Annie Stasney, Alexandra Hewson, Lili Connell,<br />
Jorja Evans, Mary Chun Slone, Carter Bedford,<br />
Jasmine Bacon-Peniche, ABSENT: Eline North, Coach Brenda<br />
L-R back: Prad Vongpusanachai, Kai Brenkier, Ben Stasney,<br />
Ethan Rizutto-Jennings, Yannick Zeilinger, L-R front: Quitin Wilson,<br />
Jelmer North, Florian Waas, Shiv Bailur, Jeremy Oliveira,<br />
Coach De Leon<br />
U 2 0 G I R L S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
U 2 0 B O Y S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
The U20s keep on performing strongly with both teams achieving their best results to date. The girls place 3rd overall and<br />
the boys took 2nd place.<br />
L-R back: Coach Yong, Ella De Leon, Ariane Morales, Tiffany Shin,<br />
Natalie Morales, Bianca De Leon, L-R front: Lisa Boer, Mia Fakhry,<br />
India McDonald, Ella Koehling, Jasmine Coffeng<br />
L-R back: Coach Boshoff, Gabe Hunt, Sam Renard, James Hall,<br />
Graham Campbell, L-R front: David Lim, Jed Baxter, Yannick North,<br />
Martin Equid, Hogan Mak<br />
S P O RT S<br />
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scisac<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
G I R L S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
This team improved leaps and bounds during the season and<br />
at the tournament and went into the finals in 1st place.<br />
They faced an experienced opponent and finished the<br />
tournament in a well-deserved 2nd place.<br />
B O Y S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
This team is the first SCISAC volleyball boys team to make it<br />
to the finals and ended up taking the champions trophy!<br />
They thoroughly deserve to be champions.<br />
L-R back: Jorja Evans, Lili Connell, Alexandra Hewson, Eline North,<br />
Coach Drew, L-R front: Anya McDonald, Jaide Coffeng, Carter Bedford,<br />
Natalie Chan, Juliana Riquelme Lara, ABSENT: Adriana Valenzuela<br />
L-R back: Ravi Balu, Simon Renard, Filip Zachrisson,<br />
Ethan Rizzuto-Jennings, Zama Linhardt, Coach Cook,<br />
L-R front: Yannick Zeilinger, Calvin May, Luke Baxter,<br />
Kai Brenker, Daniel Mehta<br />
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acamis<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
G I R L S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
B O Y S V O L L E Y B A L L<br />
Early on, it was evident that our teams were one of the favourites to medal. And we did, with both teams taking 2nd place<br />
in our first Orange Division tournament!<br />
L-R back: Coach Yong, Ella De Leon, Ariane Morales, Tiffany Shin,<br />
Natalie Morales, Bianca De Leon, L-R front: Ella Koehling,<br />
India McDonald, Mia Fakhry, Lisa Boer, Jasmine Coffeng<br />
L-R back: Coach Boshoff, Graham Campbell, Sam Renard,<br />
Jeremy Oliveira, Florian Waas, James Hall, L-R front: David Lim,<br />
Jed Baxter, Yannick North, Martin Equid, Hogan Mak,<br />
ABSENT: Gabe Hunt<br />
S P O RT S<br />
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Hong Kong Academy’s<br />
FACULTY & STAFF<br />
A L L S C H O O L L E A D E R S H I P & S U P P O R T<br />
Stephen Dare<br />
Head of School<br />
Kitty Lau<br />
Personal Assistant<br />
to Head of School<br />
Catherine Osmund<br />
Board Administrative<br />
Assistant<br />
A D M I S S I O N S & E N R O L M E N T<br />
Cheryl Palamarek<br />
Director of Admissions<br />
& Enrolment<br />
Catherine Munoz<br />
Registrar & Admissions<br />
Coordinator<br />
Hilda Janisch<br />
Admissions & Enrolment<br />
Coordinator<br />
F I N A N C E S & H U M A N R E S O U R C E S<br />
Dale Willetts<br />
Chief Financial Officer<br />
Jojit Au Yeung<br />
Financial Controller<br />
Sharon Lee<br />
Accountant<br />
May Oul Yong<br />
Accountant<br />
Mia De Leon<br />
Human Resources Manager<br />
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F I N A N C E S & H U M A N R E S O U R C E S ( C O N T I N U E D )<br />
Michelle Poon<br />
Human Resources Officer<br />
F A C I L I T I E S & O P E R AT I O N S<br />
Nicole Bolle<br />
Director of Facilities<br />
& Operations<br />
Fanny Chan<br />
Assistant Operations<br />
Manager<br />
Benson Chang<br />
Building Supervisor<br />
Cindy Ng<br />
Operations & ASA Coordinator<br />
Victor So<br />
Front Office Coordinator<br />
Ave Chu<br />
Front Office Coordinator<br />
Christine Wong<br />
Operations Administrative<br />
Assistant<br />
Ryan Chan<br />
Maintenance Assistant<br />
Jimmy Lam<br />
Cleaning Supervisor<br />
Eric Chan<br />
Custodian<br />
Hugo Yuen<br />
Custodian<br />
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I N S T I T U T I O N A L A D VA N C E M E N T<br />
Laura Mitchell<br />
Director of<br />
Institutional Advancement<br />
Jamie Cadman<br />
Communications<br />
Manager<br />
Lynne McCall<br />
Community & Donor<br />
Relations Manager<br />
Mirko Jeck<br />
Institutional<br />
Advancement Media<br />
Assistant<br />
Jennifer Wong<br />
Community Relations Assistant<br />
A L L S C H O O L M E D I C A L S E R V I C E S<br />
P E R F O R M I N G A R T S<br />
Delia Guastella-Monti<br />
All Medical Support Staff<br />
Anne Drouet<br />
Director of<br />
Performing Arts<br />
T E C H N O L O G Y<br />
Andrew Birch<br />
Director of Technology<br />
Jan Boshoff<br />
Information Technology<br />
Manager<br />
Eric Leung<br />
Systems Engineer<br />
Kenneth Leung<br />
Data Specialist<br />
Marco Mo<br />
Network Administrator<br />
Kit Chow<br />
Performing Arts Technician<br />
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h k a E AT S<br />
Stuart Christoff<br />
Executive Chef<br />
hkaEATS Manager<br />
Gary Wan<br />
Chef de Cuisine<br />
Tak Fuk Chung<br />
Senior Cook<br />
Mei Cheung<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
Wendy Chow<br />
Barista<br />
Irene Lai<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
Anne Lee<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
Catherine Ng<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
May Shek<br />
Food & Beverage Clerk<br />
Christy Au<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
Wai Hin Wong<br />
Food & Beverage Helper<br />
Eric Lam<br />
Cook<br />
Helena Wong<br />
hkaEATS Administrative<br />
Assistant<br />
Erick Ng<br />
Cook<br />
Sui Lan Chan<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
Wendy Yau<br />
Food & Beverage Assistant<br />
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L E A R N E R S U P P O R T<br />
Kristel Solomon-Saleem<br />
Director of Learner<br />
Support<br />
Monica Wong<br />
Learner Support<br />
Executive Assistant<br />
Gretchen Abasolo<br />
LS PK2ài Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Aschenbrenner<br />
Early Childhood LS<br />
Coordinator<br />
Emalynn Bernardo<br />
LS PK2rén Co-Teacher<br />
Niklas Blockert<br />
LS Secondary School<br />
Co-Teacher<br />
Anton Buntin<br />
LS Secondary School Teacher<br />
Rebekah Chan<br />
LS 4Rén Co-Teacher<br />
Laurena Chen<br />
Occupational Therapist<br />
Brooke Chenoweth<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Co-Teacher<br />
Heather Cheung<br />
LS Kài Co-Teacher<br />
Ivy Choi<br />
LS Secondary School Teacher<br />
Stephanie Chung<br />
LS 4ài Co-Teacher<br />
Todd Colfelt<br />
LS 3rén Co-Teacher<br />
Lady De Guzman<br />
LS Secondary School Teacher<br />
Cindy Fok<br />
LS Secondary School Teacher<br />
Kimberley Fung<br />
LS Grade 4 & 5 Teacher<br />
Sarah Konopka<br />
Speech & Language<br />
Therapist<br />
Rebecca Lai<br />
LS 1rén Co-Teacher<br />
Gabriela Lara<br />
LS Secondary School<br />
Co-Teacher<br />
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L E A R N E R S U P P O R T ( C O N T I N U E D )<br />
Gelica Lomibao<br />
LS Secondary School<br />
Co-Teacher<br />
Cornel Marais<br />
LS Secondary School Teacher<br />
/ LOTC Coordinator<br />
Blessie Maunder<br />
LS Grade 2 & 3 Teacher<br />
Nisha<br />
LS Secondary School<br />
Co-Teacher<br />
Erin Rehil<br />
LS Secondary School<br />
Co-Teacher<br />
Leon Suen<br />
LS Secondary School Teacher<br />
Denis Wong<br />
LS Secondary School<br />
/ ELL Teacher<br />
Marc Yeung<br />
LS 1ài Co-Teacher<br />
Joyce Lam<br />
LS 2ài Co-Teacher<br />
P R I M A RY S C H O O L L E A D E R S H I P A N D S U P P O R T<br />
Virginia Hunt<br />
Primary School Principal<br />
Dean Johnson<br />
Primary School Assistant<br />
Principal & PYP Coordinator<br />
Anne Drouet<br />
Director of<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Carla Nagel<br />
Primary School Counsellor<br />
Angie Law<br />
Primary School Executive<br />
Assistant<br />
P R I M A RY S C H O O L F A C U LT Y ( A L P H A B E T I C A L )<br />
Marie Baker<br />
PK2rén Teacher<br />
& Early Childhood<br />
Primary Coordinator<br />
Carly Buntin<br />
5ài Teacher<br />
& Upper Primary<br />
Coordinator<br />
Gemma Chambers<br />
Krén Teacher<br />
Mandy Chan<br />
PK2rén Mandarin Teacher<br />
Courtney Cohen<br />
2rén Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY S C H O O L F A C U LT Y ( A L P H A B E T I C A L - C O N T I N U E D )<br />
Tracee Cook<br />
Primary School PE Teacher<br />
Hannah Dalkin<br />
2rén Co-Teacher<br />
Sarah Dapueto<br />
Visual Arts Teacher<br />
Joanna De Dios<br />
PK1rén Teacher<br />
Jenny Driver<br />
4rén Co-Teacher<br />
Marne Fletcher<br />
Primary School<br />
Library Assistant<br />
Ngai Fung<br />
Mandarin Teacher<br />
Tanja Galetti<br />
Primary School Library<br />
Teacher<br />
Lauren Guy<br />
4rén Teacher<br />
Jessica Hamreteg<br />
5ài Co-Teacher<br />
Yin Wa Hui<br />
Mandarin Teacher<br />
Dean Johnson<br />
Primary School Assistant<br />
Principal & PYP Coordinator<br />
Karen Lawler<br />
1ài Class Teacher<br />
Lynn Lawrence-Brown<br />
5rén Co-Teacher<br />
Katie Lepak<br />
Kài Teacher<br />
Annie Li<br />
PK1rén Mandarin Teacher<br />
Heather Linhardt<br />
3rén Co-Teacher<br />
Lori Marier<br />
4ài Co-Teacher<br />
Stepha McArdle<br />
PK2ài Teacher<br />
Cait Metcalfe<br />
3ài Co-Teacher<br />
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P R I M A RY S C H O O L F A C U LT Y ( A L P H A B E T I C A L - C O N T I N U E D )<br />
Caroline Noonan<br />
1rén Co-Teacher<br />
Michael O’Leary<br />
Krén Co-Teacher<br />
Desta Olds<br />
Primary Music Teacher<br />
Neha Pall<br />
3rén Teacher<br />
Mary Ann Reid<br />
Kài Co-Teacher<br />
Deborah Richards<br />
4ài Teacher<br />
Bruce Roadside<br />
Technology Integrator<br />
& Coach<br />
Cheryl Shanahan<br />
Playgroup Teacher<br />
Amanda Singh<br />
1ài Co-Teacher<br />
Rachel Strozeski<br />
1rén Teacher &<br />
Literacy Coordinator<br />
Benjamin Thomas<br />
5rén Teacher<br />
Denise Tong<br />
2ài Co-Teacher<br />
Maria Tullberg<br />
3ài Teacher &<br />
Mathematics Coordinator<br />
Hester Wong<br />
Mandarin Teacher<br />
Sylvia Wong<br />
PK2ài Mandarin Teacher<br />
Sonya Yong<br />
2ài Teacher<br />
Bonnie Zhang<br />
Mandarin Co-Teacher<br />
Nicole Zhang<br />
Playgroup Mandarin Teacher<br />
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S E C O N D A RY S C H O O L L E A D E R S H I P A N D S U P P O R T<br />
Joanna Crimmins<br />
Acting Secondary School<br />
Principal<br />
Kristen Feren<br />
Secondary School<br />
Assistant Principal<br />
Grades 6-10<br />
Jennifer Swinehart<br />
Acting Secondary School Assistant<br />
Principal Grades 11-12 / Director of<br />
Research & Development<br />
Anita Wong<br />
Secondary School<br />
Executive Assistant<br />
Anne Drouet<br />
Director of<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Amy Colfelt<br />
Secondary School<br />
Counsellor<br />
Kira Galbraith<br />
Secondary School<br />
Counsellor<br />
Heidi Boshoff<br />
Athletics & Activities<br />
Coordinator<br />
S E C O N D A RY S C H O O L F A C U LT Y ( A L P H A B E T I C A L )<br />
Nicole Barriale Wong<br />
Language & Literature<br />
/ TOK Teacher<br />
Santiago Caeiro Lopez<br />
Language Acquisition<br />
Teacher<br />
Connie Chan<br />
Library Assistant<br />
Ada Chen<br />
Language Acquisition<br />
Teacher<br />
Christian Cook<br />
Physical & Health<br />
Education Teacher<br />
Nia Cooper<br />
Wellbeing Teacher<br />
Zoe Coughlan<br />
Visual Art / TOK Teacher<br />
/ IDU Coordinator<br />
Hugh Davis<br />
Individuals & Societies<br />
Teacher<br />
Rachel Davis<br />
Individuals & Societies<br />
Teacher<br />
Mei Ding<br />
Language Acquisition<br />
Teacher<br />
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S E C O N D A RY S C H O O L F A C U LT Y ( A L P H A B E T I C A L - C O N T I N U E D )<br />
Alyson Doty<br />
Language & Literature<br />
Teacher<br />
Jennifer Drew<br />
Physical & Health<br />
Education Teacher<br />
Anne Drouet<br />
Music Teacher<br />
Aletta Faber<br />
Mathematics Teacher<br />
David Feren<br />
Language & Literature<br />
/ TOK Teacher<br />
Adam Fitzgerald<br />
Language Acquisition<br />
Teacher<br />
Jeannine Freeman<br />
Language & Literature<br />
/ TOK Teacher<br />
Benjamin Gonzalez<br />
Mathematics Teacher<br />
Virginia Hand<br />
Teacher Librarian<br />
Angela Harvey<br />
Sciences Teacher<br />
Lee Holt<br />
Music Teacher<br />
Raymond Lau<br />
Lab Technician<br />
Mary Li<br />
Language Acquisition<br />
Teacher<br />
Shane McKinney<br />
Mathematics Teacher<br />
Peter Metcalfe<br />
Design Technology<br />
Teacher<br />
Daniel Muller<br />
Design Technology<br />
Teacher<br />
Robin Muller<br />
Visual Arts Teacher<br />
John O’Connor<br />
Sciences Teacher<br />
Myra Pyne<br />
Mathematics & Sciences<br />
Teacher<br />
Cait Redmond<br />
Wellbeing / Individuals<br />
& Societies Teacher<br />
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S E C O N D A RY S C H O O L F A C U LT Y ( A L P H A B E T I C A L - C O N T I N U E D )<br />
Mark Ritchie<br />
Individuals & Societies<br />
Teacher<br />
Khalid Saleem<br />
Drama / Physical & Health<br />
Education Teacher<br />
Darren Scully<br />
Drama Teacher<br />
Claire Shaffery<br />
Sciences Teacher<br />
Ian Surridge<br />
Design Technician<br />
Ellen Thorne<br />
Individuals & Societies<br />
Teacher / CAS & GCD<br />
Coordinator<br />
Angel Vilchez<br />
Language Aquisition Teacher<br />
Ayumi Yoshioka<br />
Visual Arts Co-Teacher<br />
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