On Tuesday and Wednesday, students joined lunchtime diya painting sessions hosted by our PTA as part of our Diwali celebrations. The parent volunteers' patient guidance gave students a creative and mindful space to craft traditional clay lamps and connect with their peers. 

On Monday, Year 13 IB DP Biology students completed practical work for their Internal Assessments (IAs). They designed and conducted their own laboratory investigations across diverse biological topics, and applied scientific inquiry skills as they gathered and analysed experimental data for their final coursework. 

Year 10 Living Shores students recently welcomed Konstantina Kostoula, Education Manager at Healthy Seas, to explore marine conservation and the circular economy. Ms Kostoula shared how discarded synthetic fishing nets harm marine life and seabed habitats, and discussed practical daily actions students can take, such as reducing single-use plastics and making mindful consumer choices. The session directly supports our students' current coursework investigating how to manage and protect our local shorelines. 

Our swimming team secured Top 5 relay finishes at the HKSSF Competition:

• Girls B Grade 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 1st Place

  • Team Members: Lizzy (Year 10), Ellie, Aimee and Hailey (Year 11)

• Girls C Grade 4x50m Medley Relay - 2nd Place

  • Team Members: Gaye and Jamie (Year 8), Bella and Sofia (Year 9)

• Boys A Grade 4x50m Medley Relay - 3rd Place

  • Team Members: Gabriel, Ian, Nicholas, Sam (Year 12)

The group photo also features our students who placed in the Individual Top 5. 

Year 8 student Jamie competed in nine events at the Hong Kong Age Group Long Course Swimming Championships. She secured top-three finishes across all five of her individual races, including 1st place in both the 100m Backstroke and 200m Individual Medley, and was awarded the Overall Champion title for the 11–12 girls age category. 

After 10 weeks of games and challenges, our Enigma Agency team has solved the final puzzle and claimed their rewards at the Resources Office. Throughout the programme, students used code-breaking tools, intercepted hidden messages, and collaborated to piece together a master mystery. Well done to everyone involved for demonstrating great curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 

On Saturday, 7 November 2026, a group of Year 12 students delivered their CAS project. They led learning workshops on Chinese calligraphy, origami, and games for young learners from one of our community partners, Integrated Brilliant Education (IBEL). 

Students working alongside our alumni have released a new series of podcast episodes featuring Class of 2015 alumna Kelsey, a professional dancer and entrepreneur. Kelsey discusses navigating family expectations, the support she received during school, and the dedication required to build a successful business. Watch the short videos for the conversation and find previously published episodes via this link. 

On Sunday, 8 November, our students Joshua (Year 8) and Obi (Year 10) attended the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph. Representing the scout troop from St John’s Cathedral alongside our Principal Mrs Hallatt, teacher Mr Hewson, and alumna Leda, they joined the community to honour those who served. 

Class of 2025 alumni Kush, Brandon, and Robert recently reunited in San Francisco to compete in Cal Hacks, the world’s largest collegiate hackathon. Studying at different universities across the United States, the trio teamed up to build Second Signature, an automated security tool designed to protect credit union members from banking fraud. We are thrilled to see our graduates realising their potential, working collaboratively to turn innovative ideas into practical, real-world solutions.