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2012 APAC Choir (above) 2012 APAC Dance (left) 2012 APAC Orchestra (below)
Performing Arts Groups Travel Abroad
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everal of HKIS’ performing arts groups traveled overseas November 14-18 to participate in the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC) festivals.
After hosting APAC Orchestra last year at HKIS, director, Meidad Yehudian, accompanied 19 students to the event at the Western Academy of Beijing. Cyril Udall, High School Vocal Music Director, led a choir group to United Nations Hanoi. Finally, a group of HKIS dancers headed to the Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan, led by High School teacher, Norbyah Nolasco. Well done to all of the performers involved!
JW Markley joins Hong Kong Rugby Football Union Academy
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ragonTales congratulates John William “JW” Markley ’14, who was recently accepted into the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union Academy. Only 24 of the best young rugby players are accepted into this prestigious two-year program, which identifies future international players. JW is currently the only HKIS student involved in the program. There’s no doubt that we will be hearing more about JW in the future!
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