Secondary Campus Weekly Update 11 May 2026

Dear Parents,

It has been another busy and inspiring week. Today, we are delighted to welcome our Year 6 students onto campus for taster lessons- an important step in their transition journey. It is always a pleasure to see their confidence grow as they begin to experience secondary school life.

Meanwhile, this is a significant time for our Year 11 and Year 13 students, who continue to approach their examinations with maturity and determination. We wish them every success and encourage the whole community to support them during this important period.

I also had the opportunity last week to visit our new Sixth Form Centre. It is exciting to see how quickly the building is taking shape, and we look forward to welcoming our current Year 11 and Year 12 students to Hung Hom soon, as well as inviting parents to see the new facilities.

Earth Week Reflection – Bulut & Clayton (Year 9) / Gobby Kwong

This Earth Week, we were proud to see four of our Student Leadership Council Committees (Environment, Events, SDG, and AI) come together to promote sustainability across the school. As student leaders, it was great to watch weeks of planning turn into a series of activities that students and teachers enjoyed while also learning something new.

Throughout the week, students got involved by completing tasks to reduce their Carbon Footprint to earn Green Dollars. 85 students participated in the Carbon Footprint Challenge, so it was encouraging to see so many students engaging with small, practical actions to reduce their impact.

On Monday, we held an Earth Hour during form time, switching off lights to raising awareness on saving energy. Tuesday’s leaf hunt had students searching for leaves around the school. Each leaf had a question on sustainability and were printed on recycled paper. Students had to answer the questions in exchange for sweets which were also packaged in biodegradable packaging. On Wednesday, Student Leaders Gabrielle and Megan led a lunch time workshop on upcycling old T-shirts into tote bags. The week ended on Thursday with our Swap Shop comprised of donated items - where students were able to spend their Green Dollars on items, or purchase items with all proceeds going to WWF.

We want to congratulate Nathan L. for not only donating the greatest variety of items for the Swap Shop but also earning the most Green Dollars during the Carbon Footprint Challenge. Thank you to everyone who took part! We’re excited to keep building on this momentum with meaningful Sustainability initiatives later this year.

UK Biology Challenge Reflection – Ethan (Year 10) / Gobby Kwong



On Sunday, 23 students across Years 8 to 10 took part in the UK Biology Challenge, where they showcased outstanding enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination. We are incredibly proud of their willingness to embrace challenges and engage with biology beyond the classroom. Below is a reflection on the experience from Ethan, who also serves as the SLC Science Committee Leader.

“On Sunday, I participated in the UK Biology Challenge. The questions asked were fun and exciting but also challenging. The competition covered a wide range of topics, from cells to immunity and genetics, and required me to think deeply and apply my knowledge in different ways. This experience also reminded me of our school value, “Be Ambitious.” By upholding our school value, it encouraged me to aim higher and achieve as much as I set my mind to. I would highly recommend all students in Year 8 to Year 10 to sign up for this challenge next year as experience is far more important than the score you receive. Through this process, you can learn or develop new skills to tackle future challenges.”

Reminders

Denim Day - (15th May) – Rosee Myers

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) EDIB Committee is organising a Denim Day on 15th May in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This Dress Down Day aims to raise awareness and support the work of Me Too. International. Students are invited to participate by wearing denim or teal on the day, with a voluntary donation of $10. All proceeds will go towards supporting Me Too. International and their advocacy efforts.

Upcoming Graduation Information (27th May) - Colin Spanos/Debbie Yu

Graduation Invite

Upcoming - KS3 Summer Showcase (29th May)

Our second annual KS3 Summer Showcase event will take place on Friday 29th May. This event gives our Year 7, 8 and 9 students the opportunity to share the knowledge and skills they have developed this year, while building confidence, communication skills and pride in their learning. Parents of KS3 students may find full details and timings for the Showcase in your email inbox alongside the sign-up link for the event (which can also be found here).

Upcoming – Teacher CPD Day (1st June)

On Monday 1st June, our staff will engage in a professional development training day. This means that students will not attend school on this day. Our teachers will be spending the day developing our curriculum and exploring how AI can support and enrich learning. These days are an important part of how we continue to grow and provide the best possible experience for our students.

Sports Updates – Alex Wiltshire

Match Reports

U14 Netball



The U14 netball team faced RCHK on Monday 4th May in a challenging match. The game began tough for our team, with RCHK establishing an early lead and going into half-time leading 14–7.

After a few team and position changes, the U14s responded strongly. They adjusted effectively, improved their play, and worked hard to push back and close the gap, finishing the match with a 24–19 loss.

This was the team’s first defeat of the season, but it was a closely fought game against a very good opponent. Most importantly, the team kept their heads up throughout, remained positive, and showed determination—reflecting their progress and character.

U12 Boys Football



The Knights secured a dramatic victory over ICHK in a pulsating encounter. An early 3–1 lead, thanks to goals from Alex and Ethan in the first half, allowed NAIS HK to cruise, but they relaxed, allowing ICHK to capitalise and level the scores at 4–4 by half time. The second half produced end to end action, with both teams creating chances to score the winner. Then, with literally the very last kick of the game, Andy fired home to seal a 4–5 win for the Knights. Both teams deserve immense credit for their outstanding commitment and intensity throughout.

Looking Ahead – Key Calendar Dates

• 11th & 12th May – Year 6 Taster lessons
• 15th May- Dress down wear denim day
• 20th May – Last day of IB Examinations
• 22nd May – Beginning of Year 10 Assessments
• 25th May – Public Holiday
• 26th May – Beginning of Year 12 Assessments
• 27th May – Year 13 Graduation Ceremony
• 28th May – End of Term 2-3 ECAs
• 29th May – Last day of Year 10 & Year 12 Assessments
• 29th May – KS3 Summer Showcase
• 1st June – CPD Day (Staff Professional Development – No school for students)
• 5th June – Last Day of IGCSE Examinations
• 5th June – Secondary Swimming Gala
• 8th – 12th June – Team Trials for Sports Season 2026/27
• 9th June – Secondary Summer Concert
• 12th June – End of Season 4 Sports ECAs
• 12th June – Secondary International Day
• 12th June – Year 9 Theatre trip to see Sound of Music
• 16th June – Year 10 GCSE PE Swimmers’ skills moderation
• 17th June – Performing Arts Showcase
• 19th June – Public Holiday
• 24th June – Last Day of Summer Term (Dismissal at 12noon)

Thank you, as always, for your continued support, and we look forward to the many events ahead this term.

Best regards,

Fiona Thorndike
Head of Secondary