editor’s Letter In this month’s cover story, Dr Robin A Lister, Founding Headmaster at Malvern College Hong Kong, puts forward a compelling argument for the importance of teaching entrepreneurial skills from an early age. Entrepreneurial education is a core element of the curriculum at Malvern and students graduate equipped with a positive solution-focused approach and the skills necessary to thrive in new and challenging situations. Continuing on the theme of education, we take a tour of Mulberry House’s new campus in Aberdeen and catch up with Tess Baguio, Principal at Small World Christian Kindergarten. There’s lots happening around town with the recent opening of ARGO at Four Seasons, a new luxury kids club at Rosewood and Hong Kong Disneyland continues fifteenth anniversary celebrations with its brand new Follow your dreams show. On days when the sun shines, hop on your bike and check out Matt Eaton’s suggestions for the best cycle tracks in Hong Kong. And since we’re always up for ending on a sweet note, I had the
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Date night at ARGO
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong unveiled its much-anticipated new bar ARGO in mid-July. Replacing the infamous Blue Bar, ARGO has received rave reviews. Head there to sample the debut cocktail menu “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” which celebrates staple ingredients that may be endangered in the future. fourseasons.com
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