WELCOME TO AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG
2021 handbook
WELCOME TO THE 2021 SCHOOL YEAR! AISHK has come to be known for its warm community and “family feel”. This is largely owed to our supportive parent community who are truly a helping hand and friendly face for the whole school. Any AISHK parent is automatically considered part of the AISHK Parent Association.
The AISHK PA is here to:
Welcome and Support You
We promote close cooperation between the School and parent body, and ensuring a welcoming support network for both new and current parents.
Make a Difference Share your skills and resources to enhance the learning and recreational environment of our students through fund-raising.
Connect! Getting involved with the PA is a great way to meet fellow parents and make lasting friendships within the community.
Celebrate Community We as a team work with the School to coordinate AISHK’s dynamic community events.
Collaborate and Communicate We collaborate closely with the AISHK Development Office to promote PA activities through the School’s official platforms.
Joanna Hartnett
2021
PRESIDENT
PA COMMITTEE The entire AISHK parent community is rich with local and international experience, connections, ideas, passion and dedication. We, as a school and PA are fortunate to benefit from such a supportive parent body. The 2021 PA Committee is a true reflection of this, with a diversity of knowledge, and a total of 8 different languages spoken within our members.
To learn more about the 2021 Committee, including their introductory videos, be sure to visit the Parent Association section of the AISHK website.
Claire Forsyth
Sharon Ding
VP SECRETARY
VP FINANCE
Zdravka Newman Kwai Lee & De Arna Megaloconomos
VP COMMUNITY
VP NEW PARENT COORDINATORs
Pandora Hui
VP EVENTS
general committee Banovwe Shakarho, Charlotte Luker-Coombs, Kitty Wong, Lourdes Chiu, Shirley Jones, Veronica Dy, Victoria Kemp, Winnie Leung
2021 PA COMMITTEE POSITIONS & ROLES
The PA Executive Committee is expected to help with one role or event per year and attend all committee meetings during the year. Correspondence with the school and within the PA is generally weekly. More contact may be required per the duties of each VP and in the lead up to PA Events. Members of the General Committee are expected to help with one role or event per year and attend a minimum of six committee meetings during the year.
PA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Oversees and assists with all activities undertaken by the Association Represents the Association to the School and the wider community through events, meetings and through a position by invitation on the School’s Board Promotes collaboration between the PA and the School and is committed to all Association events and their planning Chairs all PA General and Head of School meetings (approx. 4 each per year) Vice President - Secretary Oversees the agenda, minutes, record-keeping and administrative aspects required for maintaining and efficient and communicative Association Attends all PA Executive & Head of School Meetings (approx. 4 per year) Vice President - Finance Manages the account of the Association and supervises the accounting for Association events Liaises with the School’s Business Administrator and reports to the Association on financial matters, and therefore, should have a reasonable understanding of Accounting. Vice President - New Parent Coordinator Facilitates the Welcome Coffee Mornings, normally the first day of each term Manages the New Parent Forums at the beginning of each term, as required Ad hoc, informal meeting with parents, as required Works closely with the Vice President Community Liaises with School and external parties, as appropriate, to conduct other gatherings of interest to new families to Hong Kong and AISHK. Vice President – Community Recruits and coordinates Class/Year Level Representatives Manages communication between the Class/Year Level Representatives and the PA in relation to parent social activities within their class or year levels Works closely with the Vice President – New Parent Coordinator and their respective activities. Vice President – Events Supports the President, Secretary and any specific event committees to plan and schedule PA events for the year Coordinates with and supports the PA President and Secretary and specific event committees to maintain related documentation and communications regarding PA events Works proactively and closely with the School Development Office to leverage from and align messaging with the School’s official communication platforms and ensure timely event promotion Works closely with the Treasurer to observe the budget for PA events Assists with attracting volunteering, donations, rostering and on-the-day planning for PA events
PA GENERAL COMMITTEE (15 Positions Available) Members provide general assistance with tasks as they arise throughout the year. They may take on specific committee responsibilities for the Association, by arrangement with the PA President and the Head of School, such as assisting with Parent Forums, Welcome Committees for new AISHK parents or the PA Website. General committee members may wish to join the sub-committees that are formed during the year to organise key events eg. AISHK Fair, Ball, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day events.
Interested in Becoming a Class Representative? The School and the Parent Association have a long tradition of enlisting Class Representatives for each year level. The main purpose of establishing a system of Class Representatives is to assist with communication between School and home and to provide a link or contact point for parents within class groups for information sharing and parent community events. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to be involved with class functions, activities, excursions and the planning stages of special events and meet ups.
To express your interest or to find out more, please contact Vice President Community - Zdravka Newman zpnewman@hotmail.com
Learn More!
Scan the QR code or click here for more PA information and resources on the AISHK website, including videos and and dates for your diary.
We’d Love to Hear from You!
Do you have questions or want to learn more about getting involved with the PA? Please email aishkpa@aishk.edu.hk
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG
school directory For your easy reference, the PA has included the official School Directory in the PA Handbook. Also accessible on the AISHK website's Parent Pack, this directory provides contact details of staff and a photographic guide to all Academic, Administration and Support staff members.
Australian International School Hong Kong The School Executive Team
Howard West Head of School M.A., B.A., Dip.T.
David Christmas
Brendan Kean
Howard West
Business Administrator
Head of Primary
Head of Secondary
FCCA, Dip.Acc & Fin,, Dip.Intl.Fin.Rep
B.Ed., PGCert.EdStudies., M.Ed., D.Phil
M.A., B.A., Dip.T.
Christopher Bird
Donna Botfield
Peter Phillips
Janine Haymes
Deputy Head Primary
Deputy Head Primary
Deputy Head Secondary
PGCE, BA (Hons)
M.Ed., Dip.Ed., B.A.
M.F.A., LL.B. (Hons), B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed
Interim Deputy Head Secondary Head of English (7-12) Grad. Cert. Writing & Literature., Grad. Dip.Ed., B.A.
Teaching Staff
Joshua Aghion
Marc Allante
Jaime Ashton
Olivia Ashton
B.A., Dip.Ed Head of House (Pri) – Wattle Year 2J
PGCE., B.A. (Hons) Year 11J Homeroom
PGCE., B.A. Music & Artist Development (Hons) Primary Creative Arts Specialist
B.Ed. Head of House (Pri) – Jacaranda Year 4A
Nicole Atkins
Damian Bailey
Shane Barr
Renee Bauer
M.Ed., Grad.Dip.Professional Studies (Education), Dip.T, T.C. Teacher-Librarian (P-6)
B.Com, PGCE Head of House (Sec) – Waratah Year 10H Homeroom
GradDipEd., M.BusAdmin, BA.Eng Year 9H Homeroom
B.Ed., B.Laws., B.Journalism Preparatory B
Kate Beange
Andrew Bennett
Karin Bennett
Melissa Brown
B.Ed Head of Year 4 Year 4B
B.Ed., M.Ed.Studies (Mathematics) Year 2A
Grad.Dip.Applied Sci., Dip.Ed., B.A Head of Maths (7-12)
B.Ed Head of Year 2 Year 2B
William Campbell
Christina Carini
Joanna Chan
Maggie Cheng
M.A., B.Sc., GradDip.Arts.Res., Dip.Ed. Head of House (Sec) – Jacaranda Year 10J Homeroom
QTS, GTP, M.A., B.Fine Arts Head of TAS (7-12)
M.Professional Psychology; B.Sci.Psych (Hons); Registered Psychologist (Australia) School Psychologist Primary
PGDE., B. Soc. Sci Chinese Language Teacher
Nancy Chiu
Rena Ching Chiu
Joy Chung
Stephanie Clarke
B.A., B.Ed. Chinese Language Teacher
M.Ed., B.A., PGDE Chinese Language Teacher
M.Ed., PGDE (Chinese) B.A. WBS (Ed.) (Hons) Head of Chinese (R-6)
B.T., B.Cont.Arts Head of Year 6 Year 6S
Rachel Collins
Jo Craig
M.Ed., B.Ed., B.Tchg. Head of Year 3 Year 3C
B.Teach., B.Comn (Hons)., B.A. Head of Year 8 Assistant Head of Department – English & French
Feona Crawford M.Ed., B.Sc, Dip.Ed., B.Ed., Grad.Cert.NeuroScience Grad.Dip.Car.Ed&Dev Head of Information & Innovation Services
James Cunningham B.Ed. Secondary PDHPE Teacher
Cecilie Duchatel
Jamie Dy
Kate Elliott
Kathleen Ellis
M.Special Ed; Grad.Cert.Special Ed., Dip.T. Learning Support Coordinator Secondary
Gra.Dip.Ed (Primary)., B.Sci Year 1D
M. Tchg., B.Ed.
Year 3E
M.Ed (Digital Innovation)., B.Ed. Head of PDHPE (P-12)
David Emery
Henryk Flak
Aaron Flugge
Benjamin Foreman
M. Educational Leadership and Administration., B.Tchg/B.A. Year 12M Homeroom
B.Econs (Hons), Grad.Dip.Ed, TESMC Head of Model United Nations Year 12B Homeroom
B.Ed. Head of Year 5 Year 5F
M.Teach., B.Sci Year 11W Homeroom
Danny Freer
Sarah Galvin
Kerstin Grevis-James
Andy Griffiths
M.A., B.Sc Year 8J Homeroom
B.Ed Year 1G
M.Ed (TESOL), PostGradCert.Teaching (Second Languages), Dip.T Head of Learning Support (T1) Learning Support Teacher (T2-4)
PGCE., B.Sci Director of ICT Head of Learning Technologies (7-12)
Jennifer Harbottle
Geoffrey Haymes
Indica Herbert
Andrew Hill
PGCE., M.Business (Property)., Grad.Dip.Property., B.Planning & Design (Hons) Year 3H
B.A. Grad.Dip.Ed., Ass Dip.Jazz Studies Music Specialist Teacher
B.Teaching., B.A. Literacy Intervention Specialist
Ph.D., B.Ed., B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Head of HKAYP Head of Science (7-12)
Julie Howard
Marnie Hunt
Kate Jackson
Emma Knight
PostGradCert TESOL., PGDE., B.A. Learning Support Teacher Year 7J Homeroom
B.Ed. Primary Visual Arts Teacher
M.Ed (Leadership)., B.Teach., B.A. Preparatory J
B.Ed (Hons), B.T. Head of House (Pri) – Eucalypt Year 6K
Judy Kuang
Rebecca Lachmund
Joanna Wei Lang
Lynda Lemmon
M.Sci., PGDE (Chinese) B.Chemical Engineer Chinese Language Teacher
Grad.Dip.Ed., B.Com. Year 2L
M.Ed (Applied Linguistics), B.Ed., Post.Grad.Dip.Ed Head of Chinese (7-12)
M.Teaching., B.Ed., B.A., Assoc.Dip.Speech & Drama Head of Year 1 Year 1L
Vicki Livermore
Simone Maclay
Heather McCann
Chris McCorkell
Dip.T., TESMC Year 9E Homeroom
B.Ed. Year 3M
M.Litt., BA (Hons)., TTC., CELTA Year 10E Homeroom
M.Ed. (Leadership & Management), M.Ed. (TESOL), B.Ed., Dip.T (Primary) Year 6M
Paul McGunnigle
Andrew McLean
Jean McPherson
Rose Millington
B.A. (Hons), PGCE, Dip.TEFL, Dip.HRM., M.Ed. Head of Community Service Year 12G Homeroom
B.Ed., B.A. Year 9J Homeroom
DEdPsy., M.Ed., PGCE., QTS., BSc(Hons) Psych British Chartered Psychologist Head of Learning Support (T2-4)
B. Ed Year 5M
Nancy Mitchell
Winnie Mo
Caleb Mui
Abbie Mullan
B.Com; Grad.Dip.Ed (Sec) Secondary Teacher TAS
D.Ed., M.Sc.ITE., B.Ed, B.A Chinese Language Teacher
M.Teaching, B.A., Dip.Arts Head of House (Sec) – Wattle Year 9W Homeroom
B. Ed Learning Support Teacher
Anthony Murphy
Ian Nelson
Peter O’Connell
Aileen O’Donnell
B.Ed Careers Advisor Head of Year 11
PGCE., B.Sc., CELTA Head of Year 9
Grad.Dip.Teaching., B.Eng (Hons) Year 7H Homeroom
PGCE, B.A (Hons). Head of Year 12 Assistant Head of Department – English & French
Vanessa Perry
Nicholas Petersen
Benjamin Picker
Lee Pilgrim
M.Ed., B.Ed Preparatory P
M.Ed, B.Sci (Elementary Ed)., Grad.Cert.TeachingTechnology(K-12) Digital Literacies Specialist Teacher
B.Ed. Year 4P
M.Ed., B.App.Sci., Grad.Dip.Prof.Studies (Ed), Grad.Dip.Ed., P.Grad.Cert.Ed. (TESOL) Head of Year 10
Ian Pomeroy
Stephen Potts
Isabelle Power
Peter Pulsford
M.A., FHEA., PGCE., B.A.(Hons) Careers Advisor
B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc, PGCE Year 8H Homeroom
BSc (Hons), MSc (Oxon), PGCE Year 7E Homeroom
M.Ed., PC Ed., M.A.(Oxon), B.A. Year 7W Homeroom
Hannah Roberts
Lauren Rosanowski
Bernadette Spencer
Joanne Spencer
PGCE; B.Sc Hons Year 8W Homeroom
MEd, BTchLn Reception Teacher
B.Ed., Dip.Ed., B.Sc.Psych (Hons)., PostGradDip.Social Health., Assoc M.A.P.S. Registered Psychologist (Australia) School Psychologist - Secondary
M.Human Movement Science., B.Applied Sci(PE Ed) Primary PE Teacher
Jodie Spencer
Peter Stapleton
Lesley Stewart
Arjuna Stoevelaar
B.Ed., B.A. Year 6J
M.A., PGCE, G.Mus, LTCL, Dip.Music Foundation Head of Performing Arts
M.Ed., B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E, Dip.TEFL, Dip.Ed.Mgt Year 4S
B.Ed., B.A. Head of House (Sec) – Eucalypt Year 11E Homeroom
Timothy Tait
Erin Torres
Diana Toufeili
Christopher Walsh
B.Teaching., B.PhEd Director of Sports and Activities
B.Ed., B. Teaching Head of Preparatory Preparatory T
M.Ed., B.Ed., B.A. Year 5T
Dip.Ed., B.Economics Head of HSIE (7-12)
Aliki Watson-Jones
Lillian Wei
Carole White
Michael White
Postgrad. Dip.Ed; B.Music Music Specialist Teacher
M.A. (translation)., M.A. (Eng)., B.A/B.Ed Chinese Language Teacher
Maîtrise LEA, Dip.Ed Year 10W Homeroom
Bsc, DipEd, MEd Year 8E Homeroom
Mark Wnek
Jack Wolfreys
Andrew Wookey
Mia Xu
Dip.T., B.Ed., Grad.Cert.Rel.Ed., M.Ed.Leadership Year 5W
B.Teaching Year 1W
M.Ed., Grad.Dip.MiddleSchooling., B.Ed Primary PE Teacher Head of House (Pri) – Waratah
M.Ed., PGDE., B.A. Chinese Language Teacher Year 11H Homeroom
Winnie Yung
Lulu Zhang
Julie Zhu
M.Ed, B.Ed, B.A. JP (Qual) Chinese Language Teacher
M.Ed., B.A (Chinese Lang & Lit), PGDE (Chinese) Chinese Language Teacher Head of Year 7
M.A. (Chinese Lang & Lit), B.Engr., Dip.T., PGDE (Chinese) Chinese Language Teacher
Support Staff
Chandrakala Adhikary
Marc Arkesteijn
Melissa Atkins
Jacky Bliss
MBBS School Nurse
B.Com., TESOL Classroom Assistant – LEC
Classroom Assistant
General Classroom Assistant Supervisor
Donna Bristow
Dwayne Brown
Catherine Chao
Stephanie Chiu
Library Assistant & Classroom Assistant – LEC
TESMC Classroom Assistant – LEC
Classroom Assistant – LEC
B. Medicinal Science Classroom Assistant
Ally Chow
Rita Chow
Justina Dear
Mark Diskin
B.Eco.(Intl)., Dip.Advanced Putonghua Trainer Classroom Assistant – Chinese
Cert.LIS, B.Bus Library Assistant
Dip.Graphic Design Art Classroom Assistant – TAS
B.Sci (Hons) in Geography Classroom Assistant – LEC
Kate Duignan
Desiree Fa
Darrell Goh
Cora Griffiths
PGCE, Dip.Management, B.Econ, CELTA Classroom Assistant – LEC
B.A. Intl Relations & French; I.B. Diploma French Immersion Classroom Assistant – French
Classroom Assistant – Chinese
Dip. Computer Secretarial Classroom Assistant
Michael Ip
Sophie Kong
Rachael Leung
Wendy Li
B.A. (Education) Classroom Assistant – Chinese
M.Arts (Creative Media); B.Management Classroom Assistant – Chinese
B.A. (English Studies) Classroom Assistant
M.Social Work Classroom Assistant
Ambrose Lo
Claire Lo
Alice Lunt
Michelle Marsh
B.A. (Joint Hons) Classroom Assistant –LEC
M.Visual Arts, Dip.Commercial Design, B.A. (Fine Art) Visual Arts Technician
Classroom Assistant – TAS
Dip.Advanced TESOL, Cert.TESOL, Dip.Early Childhood & Children’s Services, Cert.Ed/Integration Aide/Teacher Aide Classroom Assistant
Gabrielle McCann
Jodie Miller
Minnie Miller
Emi Nito
M.Bus., B.A., Grad.Cert.App.Finance., Cert 3 School Support Services Classroom Assistant – LEC
B.A.., Cert.Filmmaking Classroom Assistant
B.A. (Hons)., B.Sci (Bus Admin) Classroom Assistant
Dip.Children's Services (EC Ed); B.A (Graphic Design) Classroom Assistant
Phoebe Or
Monika O’Reilly
Rowena Pasimio
Andrew Peck
TEFL Classroom Assistant
M.A. (Czech); M.A. (UK); M.Phil Classroom Assistant – LEC
B.Sci Tourism Management Classroom Assistant
Dip.Social & Health Care (L2) Classroom Assistant
Kerry Ruse
Tess Stapleton
Annie Sun
Sally Sutherland
Classroom Assistant
Classroom Assistant
Dip.T.A., Cert.Child.Psych., Cert.Putonghua Trainer Classroom Assistant – Chinese
Adv.Dip.Bus.Admin Classroom Assistant
Nicola Tinlin
Irene Tse
Allie Tsoi
Thao Walker
B.A.(Hons)., HNDip(Bus&Fin) Classroom Assistant
Library Assistant
B.Ed (Early Childhood) Classroom Assistant
B.Com, Dip.Events Management Classroom Assistant – Secondary
Monique Weston
Anthony Wilson
Kitty Wong
Karina Ye
Physical Education Assistant
B.A., Adv.Dip.Bus.Admin Classroom Assistant – LEC
Dip.Adv.TESOL., M.Management., B.Engineering Classroom Assistant
B.A. (Hons) Primary Visual Arts Assistant
Jenny Yen B.Pharmacy; Dip.Bus.Admin Registered Pharmacist (HK) Science Lab Technician
Administration Staff
Veronica Arnold
Gita Bhaumik
Karim Chakroun
Evan Cheung
Personal Assistant, Primary
Personal Assistant, Secondary
Dip.Electronics & Telecom Senior ICT Services Officer
B.Bus. (Acc.), B.Bus. (Bkg. & Fin.) Accounts Office Assistant
Pauline Dear
AJ Dyka
Gabriela Frisinger
Agnes Lam
Admissions Officer
ICT Systems Analyst
Executive Assistant, Head of School
Dip.Dig.Med., B.A. Sports & PDHPE Administration Officer
Beatrice Lam
Olivia Lam
Leung Che Wai
Carmen Lo
B.Sci (Hons)Tourism Management Primary Admin & HR Assistant
M.Sc. ICT Systems Manager
General Office Assistant
B.Com (Acc. & Acc. Tech.) Accounts Payable Officer
Connie Ma
Brigitte McNamara
Debby Ng
Jen Ng
B.Bus.Admin Admissions Secretary
B.A. Director, Development and Community Relations
B.A., CIH, RPHM Senior Facilities Manager
M.Applied Linguistics and TESOL., B.A (Communications) Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator
Paul Ng
Charmaine Ngai
Richard Owen
Kevin Tam
Performing Arts Senior Technician
Receptionist
PGCE, B.Sc(IT), B.Sc(Phys Geo) ICT Support Officer
M.Info.Tech.Ed., Dip.Leisure., B.B.A.(Info Systems)., AssDeg.Com.Studies ICT Support Officer
Hill Tang
Daphne Tse
Angela Tung
Fran Wong
B.Sc. (App. Cmp.), Dip.Cmp.Stud. ICT Systems Support Officer
B.Mus. Performing Arts Administration Officer
B.Bus (Acc.), Dip.Bus. (Acc.), CPA (Aust.) Accountant
B.S.W. (Hons) Director of Human Resources
Lynette Wong B.App.Sci. (Mth. & Cmp.) Head of Admissions
Eric Yeung B.Sci (Sports Science & Leisure Mgmt) Aquatic and Swim Program Manager
Doris Yip M.Business., Dip.Management Studies., Dip.Logistics Management Purchasing Officer
Hannie Yuen VTC Certificate (Commercial)., Cert.Secretarial Practice Secondary Administration Assistant
ISS Eastpoint - Facilities Staff
Tao Wing Yan
Leung Fa Sing
M.Sc. (Electronic Commerce) Facilities Officer
Senior Technician
Tang Wai Keung
Chan Kwan Biu Victor
Technician
Facilities Supervisor
Lau Kin Tak
Lau Siu Mei
Shek Fung Hei
Ngan Yuen Wo
Security Guard
Security Guard
Security Guard
Security Guard
Compass Group Hong Kong - Catering Staff
Daisy Tang
Ian Yip
Betty Chen
Glory So
Unit Manager
Head Chef
Pastry Chef
Café Supervisor
Ivy Wong Café Assistant
Midas Ltd (Uniform Shop)
Shirley Cheng
Vikki Wong
Uniform Shop Manager
Uniform Shop Assistant