Secondary Campus Weekly Update 20 Oct 2025

Dear Parents,

I hope you and your loved ones had a lovely half-term break last week. As we embark on this new term, I would also like to extend my warmest wishes for a Happy Diwali to those celebrating this vibrant festival of lights, a time for reflection, joy, and togetherness.

This morning, students were welcomed by our school values proudly displayed on the walls. A huge well done to the School Leadership Council for their thoughtful contributions and for ‘leaving a lasting legacy.’

I am thrilled to share that the launch of House Fridays before half term was a tremendous success! It was heartwarming to see so many of our students embracing their House spirit, showcasing creativity and enthusiasm in their attire and activities. We are all very excited on campus to witness our students supporting their Houses each week as we watch those House Points totals climb. This sense of community and friendly competition truly enriches our school environment.

Additionally, we are delighted to welcome BSO Inspectors into our school this week. This visit presents a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase all the remarkable initiatives and achievements happening at NAIS Hong Kong. We are proud of our students and staff, and I am confident that their hard work will shine through.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

House Friday Updates – Charline Procter

Congratulations Sandringham, our first House Friday Champions of 2025/26, who successfully participated and scored in our House Shoot-a-Thon before the holidays! It was fantastic to see, hear and feel the House energy around the school.

Please see below for the details of this week’s House Friday competition:

Upcoming Diwali Celebrations – Charline/Diwali Celebration Committee

Thank you to Aarshi, Adidev, Diyaa, Sahana and Lara for arranging a great selection of activities this week to celebrate Diwali:

We are very excited to see everyone in their traditional Indian clothing or colours of the Indian flag (orange, green, blue and white) on Thursday.

Have you checked out our new house champions yet?

Enrichment Week Update

Dear Parents,

As we get closer to Enrichment Week, we would like to remind you about the upcoming online information evenings regarding the Enrichment Week international trips. Please check the Enrichment Week Firefly page HERE in the coming days for the link to access these meetings.

Schedule:

Monday, October 27th

• Year 9 Siem Reap: 4:15 to 4:45 PM
• Year 10 Bali: 4:50 to 5:20 PM
• Year 12 Sri Lanka: 5:25 PM

Tuesday, October 28th

• Year 7 Yangshuo: 4:15 to 4:45 PM
• Chiang Mai: 4:50 to 5:20 PM
• Year 8-12 Beijing: 5:25 to 5:55 PM

Please note that all online meetings will be recorded and uploaded to Firefly for your convenience. For further details, visit the Enrichment Week Firefly page to read more about each trips hotels, flights, packing lists and visa information.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Enrichment Team at SecondaryEnrichment@nais.hk.

Senior Maths Challenge Reflection – Mr. McIntosh/Miss. Teh

The Senior UKMT Maths Challenge took place on Friday, 10th October, and proved to be quite demanding for the participants. It tested a range of problem-solving skills with intricate puzzles and logical questions that required both quick thinking and deep reasoning. The challenge was designed to push students beyond their usual mathematical comfort zones, often involving tricky patterns and creative solutions. While the Intermediate and Junior challenges are scheduled later in the year, the Senior level already proved to be a rigorous assessment of mathematical ability. Many students found it both stimulating and challenging, highlighting the importance of strategic thinking and perseverance. Overall, it was a tough but rewarding experience that encouraged students to think critically under pressure.

Sports Updates – Miss. Wiltshire

Match Reports

U16 Girls Netball
On Monday, 6th October, our U16 girls' netball team faced off against German Swiss in a challenging match that showcased their incredible spirit and determination. Despite the final score not reflecting their effort, the girls demonstrated remarkable resilience and courage throughout the game.

From the outset, the team approached each quarter with an open mind, adapting to the fast-paced style of their opponents. They worked seamlessly together, showing great respect for one another and the game itself, maintaining a positive attitude even when the going got tough.

Looking ahead, the team is set to face West Island School in their final match after the October break. With the lessons learned from this match and their unwavering spirit, we are confident they will bring their best effort and continue to grow as a team.

Well done, girls! Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable.

HKSSF Swimming Qualifiers
On Wednesday 8th October, members of the Knights Swim squad travelled to Kowloon Park Swimming Pool for the HKSSF Division 3 Kowloon 2 qualifying competition. It is a long day full of different swimming events. The students' behaviour, attitude, effort and resilience were outstanding, and we could not be prouder of all who competed for the school that day.

Below are our results for the qualifying round and those who will be attending the finals on 24th October.

Qualified for finals

Grade A Boys (with only 2 competitors) came 7th overall
Grade B Boys came 1st overall
Grade C Boys came 2nd overall
Grade A girls (with only 2 competitors) came 6th overall
Grade B girls (with only 1 competitor) came 13th overall
Grade C Girls came 2nd overall

The overall school team results were:
Boys – 1st Place
Girls – 6th Place

Looking Ahead *Subject to Changes*

Monday 20th October – Diwali
Thursday 23rd October – Diwali Non-Uniform Day (information above)
Tuesday 28th October at 17:00-18:00 – Year 9 Options Webinar
Wednesday 29th October – Public Holiday (School Closed)
Wednesday 5th November at 08:20 – 09:20 – Y12/13 IB Welcome Morning
Wednesday 5th November – Year 7 Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 11th November at 17:00 – 18:00 – IB Pathways Event
Wednesday 12th November – Year 10 and Year 12 Parents’ Evening
Monday 17th – Friday 28th November – Year 13 Mock Examinations
Monday 24th – Friday 28th November – Secondary Enrichment Week
Friday 21st November – Staff CPD Day (School closed for students)
Wednesday 3rd December – Winter Concert
Monday 8th December – All Schools Closed – Day after Hong Kong elections
Wednesday 17th December – School Closes for End of Term

Best regards,

Fiona Thorndike
Head of Secondary