Message from The Head of School

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Mr. Howard West Head of School

Welcome to the June issue of The Lion Rock magazine. This publication, previously quarterly, has been adjusted to a biannual publication for 2021. However, the colourful and proud representation of our achievements as a school is as steadfast as ever, as we reach the midpoint of the school year.

Despite a varied year so far, students and teachers alike are certainly enjoying having a full school cohort back on the AISHK campus for full days, especially before the term break commences. Thank you to all members of our community who have undertaken the critical steps to make this possible, including fortnightly Covid-19 testing of our staff and the proactive uptake of the available vaccination program.

Such measures undertaken by parents have meant that we were able to hold Primary parent school tours in small groups. These tours were not only for new parents, but for those whose children have been enrolled at AISHK for some time but unable to visit due to restrictions. The tours proved to be very successful, with students enjoying showing off their classrooms and work. In Term 2, Secondary welcomed small groups of parents for information sessions, which allowed for an opportunity to meet with the Secondary leadership team and to be fully informed of students’ curriculum pathways. The get-togethers were very welcome and integral to our continued parent and student engagement.

AISHK was pleased to welcome back a range of school events and activities after a hiatus. Although in modified formats, the school sees it as imperative to offer a diverse curricular and extracurricular school life for our students, wherever safe and permissible to do so. These events include the filmed Performing Arts Showcase, Shakespeare Festival, Morning Sport Program before school hours and the beloved Jump Jam.

This semester also saw the formation of the AISHK Wellbeing Committee, the team members and work of which are introduced in this publication.

I hope you enjoy perusing these snapshots of 2021 at AISHK so far.

Wishing you a safe and relaxing term break and quality time with family and friends. I look forward to seeing you in Term 3.