school news
ESF welcomes new chair The English Schools Foundation has recently appointed Dr Kim Mak as chair of the ESF Board of Governors. He will be taking over from the Hon Abraham Shek, who stepped down from the ESF Board having served the maximum term of six years. “It is a privilege and honour to be the Chair of the ESF Board and I will take most seriously the trust invested in me. I will work with Board members, and the wider ESF community to ensure our Foundation continues to thrive,” said Mak. esf.edu.hk
IMS students taking part in last month’s walkathon
School PTA gets creative Over the past 18 months, most in-person activities in schools, including fundraising events, have been cancelled due to Covid. While many have opted to go online to continue their efforts, the Parents Teachers Association at International Montessori School (IMS) have chosen to do things differently. Last month, they organised ‘Spirit
Week’ which included a coin drive, a virtual games day and a walkathon during which the students soaked up hours of sunshine on the Bowen Road Trail, Aberdeen Reservoir Trail, and the Tai Tam Family Walk. The fundraiser was a great success and provided a muchneeded bonding opportunity for families. ims.edu.hk
Stamford to offer IBDP
Stamford students now have the option of IBDP
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Stamford American School Hong Kong has received full authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students at its campus in Ho Man Tin starting at the beginning of the next academic year. Stamford understands that the rigour and structure of the IBDP might not fit certain career paths where students need to focus on specific areas, which is why the IBDP is offered alongside an American high school diploma. This diploma has also recently been awarded full accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). sais.edu.hk
