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Changemakers
Paul Tough shares why community service is a key priority in Kellett Vision: 2035
Our Year 13 and Year 11 Art students hosted the Senior Art Exhibition earlier this term. Check out some of the fantastic works on
See how Kellett did on the pitch and the court in Seasons 3 & 4.
Athlete
Year 11 Milos shares his experience playing in the HKPL this season with the BC Rangers
Parents’ Committee
The Parents’ Committee celebrates the end of a busy school year with thank-yous and a farewell.
Thank You for Your Service
Celebrate our Kellett staff members who reached milestones of service this academic year
Meet the Board - Sanjay Verma
Kellett Board member Sanjay Verma introduces himself and
Editor
Laura Tyson
Managing Editor
Donald Ma
Hollie Arnulphy
Harriet Rhodes
Photographers
Anthony Domingo
Donald Ma
From the Principal & CEO
Welcome to the final Dragon of 2024-2025 and the conclusion of my first year at the helm. It is incredible how much Kellett manages to pack into a year. I have seen phenomenal teaching, inspired learning, dedicated staff, highly engaged parents, supportive partner organisations and outstanding students
In this edition, the spotlight falls on languages The development of Mandarin Chinese is highlighted in Strategic Vision 2035 and remains a key focus. I also delve into community service at Kellett, which I believe should be an integral part of school life, as it helps develop engaged students who are empowered to impact their local and global communities positively
As I reflect on my first full year, the overriding sentiment I keep returning to is the incredible sense of community evident across the school. I hope you feel this, too, as you read through these pages and join us in celebrating another successful chapter in the school's history.
Paul Tough Principal & CEO
n unforgettable night of celebration and impact: The Kellett Charity Ball made a spectacular return on 24th May at The Mira Hong Kong. Organised by our dedicated Parents’ Committee led by Ruchi Yea, Bianca Kirschner, and Karen King the evening was a shining celebration of community spirit, featuring elegant dining, dazzling entertainment, thrilling auctions, and unforgettable performances by students Karina Taylor and Vanessa Kerr
A record-breaking HK$4.6 million was raised for the Ann Mc Donald Fund, supporting Outreach and Entrance Bursaries, and helping create brighter futures with life changing educational opportunities for children living below the poverty line in Hong Kong
Special thanks to The Mira for its continued support as our venue sponsor, and to our exceptional senior student volunteers: Cara O’Neill, Jamie Shih, Icey Ng, Skylar Chu, Jericko Cabuga, Kairo Taylor, Ethan Yung, Daniel Walters, Suki Chan, and Lucy Marsh
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and donors many of them Kellett families for their unwavering support. Together, we ’ re changing lives and making a lasting impact
The Kellett Ball Committee Ruchi, Bianca, Karen
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
ear Fellow Parents,
We conclude the school year with me passing the baton of Chair of the Board of Governors to Nick Marsh
It has been a privilege for me to be part of the Kellett community and to serve on the Board for the last nine and a half years. I'm grateful for your trust and support I enjoyed every minute and I look forward to seeing from afar how the school will continue to thrive in the years to come.
I wish everyone at the school, students, staff, Board and parents, a wonderful new year ahead and a refreshing summer break
Crossing Cultures: Languages@Kellett
BY LAURA TYSON & HOLLIE ARNULPHY
As an international school made up of students from over 40 different nationalities, and probably almost as many languages spoken, we take great pride in the cultural richness of our community
As such, we consider studying a language as more than a way to communicate, it also, importantly, guides students to better understand and appreciate our differences. At Kellett we go to great lengths to use a wealth of teaching styles, experiences and activities to aid language acquisition and foster cultural appreciation.
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Follow @Kellett languages on Instagram and keep up with all the fun things the Kellett Languages Department is up to!
Kellett Vision: 2035 prioritises the continued development of our Mandarin programme. As part of a recent full review of language provision from Reception to Year 13, Mandarin will become compulsory for all years up until the start of Year 10. In addition, a third Native Stream has been added in Mandarin, allowing a Middle Stream for students who can speak and understand the language well but find it more difficult to read and write
Mandarin in Prep
At Prep, students are streamed into three classes, “and classes are often split further so that small groups can work their way through a carousel of independent and teacher-led activities,” notes
“I enjoy playing games such as “Around the World” or “Beat the Teacher” to test us. It’s all about fast thinking and also helps us with our speaking skills and develops our knowledge in Chinese.”
Daphne Year 5 KLB
KLB Prep celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in assembly
Cecilia Ngan, Head of Mandarin at KLB Prep “We constantly respond to students’ needs and fine tune the curriculum accordingly
Cecilia describes how Kellett’s spiralling, sequential and communicative approach works in the Preps “Students might learn the vocab for body parts through labelling their own drawing of a human body, then later they revisit the theme with an iPad activity, where they listen to descriptions of individuals and select the correct response based on what they hear; they might then role play a visit to the doctor.” These activities are adapted for the different levels, for example students can write their descriptions in either Pinyin or Chinese depending on their level
“I love Mandarin lessons because we all learn at our own speed. We get to decide what we want to write about which is a lot of freedom and really fun. ”
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Dr Eunice Lee, Head of Mandarin at PFL, places value in the integration of language teaching into the daily fabric of the school
A fun and long-standing tradition in PFL is the daily morning weather announcement delivered over the tannoy in Mandarin by Year 6 students Languages are woven into events and celebrations “During Science Week we looked at inventions, studying how papermaking originated in China and
using straws to print " 启 历 ⻰ " (Kellett Dragon) on paper, ” Eunice says
Just as Prep students work hard to secure a pen licence in English, there is also one in Mandarin for writing Chinese characters. “They love working on this challenge and are so proud when they get their licence and can write in fountain pen It definitely inspires them to keep going,” comments Eunice
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Cecilia Ngan Head of Mandarin, KLB Prep
Dr Eunice Lee Head of Mandarin, PFL Prep
Y5 Student at the Chinese Medicine Exhibit of the Hong Kong Medical Science Museum
Parisien native, Stéphane Frahi, oversees a team of 13 Mandarin, Spanish and French teachers in the Senior School up to A Level Latin is currently taught to GCSE but is being phased out as a result of reduced demand The languages team are very diverse, stemming from France, Spain and China, as well as Mexico, the USA and UK
Stéphane explains how regular meetings allow teachers of all languages to share best practice, as well as explore the similarities and differences between languages and the most effective way to teach them.
It’s important to Stéphane that language learning is as much about culture as linguistics. “Our teachers come from all over the world and it’s through sharing stories from our own cultures that we help students to understand that it’s about more than just learning new words and putting them into a sentence ”
New Expressive Arts ECAs at Kellett
Teachers bring back magazines and other materials from their home countries when they visit so students can explore authentic materials and gain insight into the country’s culture He explains how he shares his niece’s timetable from her school in France, which sparks cultural conversations, for example why there’s no Religious Education timetabled because it’s a secular country
“Students come from such a range of backgrounds, often even within the same house, and it’s important that they understand the strength in this,” he says. “There are different ways of doing things, different
“Learning French opens a whole new world of opportunities and possibilities for students “
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Stéphane Frahi Head of Languages Senior School
ways of reacting to things, different ways of thinking about things, and you take from these to build your own culture.”
Experiential Learning
School trips and cultural exchanges play an important role in Kellett's language curriculums
In Year 3 students visit the Yakult Factory in Tai Po as part of their food and drink unit in Mandarin
Senior School French Native Speaking Lessons
This hands-on experience gives students knowledge of manufacturing as well as healthy habits In Year 4, a visit to the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences allows for an exploration into traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture
Both Prep schools have a Mandarin-medium sister-school nearby Visits to and from these schools are a highlight for students, where they share performances, sports activities and cultural experiences “During a recent Year 5 exchange, Buddhist Chi King Primary School puts on a darts experience, while we treated them to a creative teamwork challenge to build spaghetti towers,” remarks Cecilia. “We are also continually seeking to strengthen our ties within the Greater Bay Area, for example through engaging in more local competitions,” she explains.
PFL Student Council visiting sister school for CNY
GO Week French Exchange Experience
Trips abroad, starting in Year 6 with the much-loved Beijing visit, provide real-life opportunities for students to apply their knowledge.
Cecilia sees the Beijing trip as a great celebration of seven years of Mandarin learning “Students are working at different levels, but Beijing gives them all an equal chance to use the language and see real-world results,” she says
“We spend the three weeks before the Year 6 Beijing trip making sure students have all the language required to make the most out of their visit,” Eunice explains. “They get really excited, particularly when we tell them about the shopping day and teach them how to bargain to get what they want with the money we give them ”
Senior students have opportunities
to undertake language trips as part of Global Outlook Week. Trips alternate between France and Spain one year and China the next. “We discuss the trips with all year groups, talking about the food they’ll eat and cultural norms, ” says Stéphane “This gets students excited about going and helps them to see the real-world applications of their learning ”
Year 6 Trip to Beijing
Language provision at Kellett is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our students and our context, and exciting times are ahead Kellett Vision 2035 sets out ambitions for a language exchange programme with schools in the Greater Bay area, with the aim of providing more opportunities for real-life language practice, as well as deeper cultural connections
Parental Support
In recent years our fabulous Parents’ Committee has brought some wonderful language initiatives to all three schools, centred on fun activities and celebrating different cultures. Native Literacy sessions in Chinese, French and Spanish, bring parent volunteers onto campus to expose students to native speakers through games, reading stories and much more International Mother Language Day celebrates the huge range of languages spoken in our community, sparking curiosity and excitement for language learning Parents also share sweet cultural traditions such as Roscón de Reyes and galette des rois
GO Week Trip to China
With the Kellett Community making up of families from over 40 different nations and Hong Kong, we are proud of our Community’s diverse nature. See below the many different cultural backgrounds Kellett is composed of.
BEYOND A LEVELS: STUDENT STORIES FROM SIXTH FORM ELECTIVES
In addition to A Levels, the Sixth Form curriculum is supplemented by a variety of initiatives and electives designed to prepare students for life beyond school, with an emphasis on critical thinking, presentation skills, physical and mental health, and the world of business. Hear from our Sixth Formers, Icey, Kayna and Natalie on how their electives gave them greater insight to the world beyond their coursework
Digging Deeper: Fostering academic independence in the EPQ
he Extended Qualification Project (EPQ) is an independent research project that allows A Level students to explore deeply into a topic they are passionate about. Students have a choice from writing a dissertation to completing an artefact. The EPQ is flexible, meaning it can cover almost anything, from science experiments to artistic creations, making it a unique opportunity to pursue personal interests.
My EPQ topic is on behavioural economics with the interplay of law. Traditional legal policies assume rational behaviour, but real-world choices are influenced by cognitive biases. The primary objective of my dissertation is to explore how cognitive and behavioural factors influence decision-making in microeconomics and to evaluate how these insights can enhance legal policies Throughout the first research period of my EPQ, I began educating myself on the theories of behavioural economics, understanding why individuals deviate from the standard supply and demand model from a psychological perspective I read various books, Harvard Law Reviews, enrolled in online courses and attended talks from psychology professors to widen my knowledge
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What I have enjoyed most about the EPQ so far is the independence I have to fully explore a topic I am passionate about. The EPQ has increased my critical thinking and independent research skills. Teachers at Kellett, especially Ms Caunt, my EPQ supervisor, were incredibly helpful in guiding my source evaluation and helping me through the research process. I learnt how to evaluate a source, not just reading it, which is imperative as I am now receiving feedback from a range of experts and have begun structuring my arguments and incorporating them into my dissertation.
EPQ relies heavily on discipline and motivation, making clear goals helped me. Furthermore, balancing in-depth reading with tests and exams challenged my time management, but the flexibility of doing EPQ has its own rewards.
For Kellett students, the EPQ is a phenomenal opportunity It is a chance for students to develop skills outside of academic work, encouraging them to think independently and creatively, whether it's analysing political events or creating art The EPQ also helps strengthen university applications, especially for competitive courses, by showcasing one ’ s independent research skills The EPQ is a great experience for anyone looking to seek better understanding about a topic they are passionate about
Icey (Year 12)
Speaking Up: Empowering the voices of tomorrow in LAMDA
n LAMDA*, we prepare for the Grade 8 Public Speaking qualification from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Each lesson, we spend time planning, writing, and delivering a variety of speeches from fun questions to current events
I used to be heavily reliant on having every word scripted out It made my speeches a lot more clinical and detached, but through LAMDA, I’ve learned to be much more confident in my instincts and to trust my judgement of the situations I am in and the results show, as I’ve won ‘B t S k ’ i t d b t titi thi t d i !
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j y , p p y g glamorisation of serial killers in dramatic media This experience taught me functional research skills, including knowing how to filter necessary information. The impromptu speeches were a bit of a challenge, but with practice, I started to get better at it and it helped me improve at connecting points in my head and not relying on a written script to speak confidently.
Mr Makapan never pressured us about deadlines, only set them as a recommendation, and this helped me to learn how to structure my day to include subjects, work outside of my main priorities, like my A-Level coursework, and manage long-term projects independently
The learning we do in LAMDA is more than just learning how to deliver a speech professionally; it is also about developing confidence and self-assurance and teaches you how to read and understand people and their mannerisms, and how to effectively assess a situation, a skill that can be applied to all aspects of life
Kayna (Year 12)
Kayna puts her LAMDA learning to use as she anchors the latest episode of Kellett News
Core Mission: Developing impactful ideas in the Mini-MBA
rowing up, the business world has always sparked my interest and, coming from an entrepreneurial household, my parents taught me from a young age to dream big, work hard, and the rest will follow. When I learned about the miniMBA elective in Sixth Form, I knew, despite the time required for my A Level Art and Media subjects, this is something I wanted to do
The mini-MBA is an online course offered by IE University (Spain) which aims to resemble the experience of creating your own startup and gives students first-hand entrepreneurial experience. Together with my incredible teammates Jaime and Kamini our all-female team founded a subscription-based menstrual care product service called “Cycle Care” with a mission to raise awareness on the issue of menstrual equity. It was important to us that our product is for women by women
Throughout the course, we were challenged to be resilient One of our first tasks in the class required us to come up with three small goals/habits and stick to them for a week My three goals were: 1) Phone free mornings, 2) Daily nighttime stretches, 3) Daily reading. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think of giving up at least once during the week, but whenever I got the urge to, I’d remind myself to keep a growth mindset and replace it with something more empowering. This assignment gave me a small light into the resilience required for the months to come.
Cycle Care faced a lot of setbacks. We encountered numerous rejections reaching out to local menstrual care suppliers, many of whom either did not see our vision or just flat out ignored us Despite these setbacks, we stayed focused on our mission and pressed forward, and we are currently developing our first product prototype and in the process of sorting out organisational logistics!
Beyond developing our product and service, we remain centred on raising awareness on menstrual equity. In May, we hosted Olivia Cotes James, founder and CEO of LUUNA Care, in one Sixth Form Critical Perspective session We held a productive conversation tying in elements of designing menstrual care, as well as running an award winning social enterprise
The Mini-MBA was an incredible experience for me. It’s weird to have my Wednesday evenings empty instead of meeting with my fellow cofounders. But, I am keeping up with my daily goals which have brought about a calmness into the chaos of Year 12 life I’ve learned more than just how business works behind closed doors, with the most important takeaway being that the equation for success is the sum of mind, resilience, and action I’ll carry that mindset with me in everything I do
Keep up with Natalie and the Cycle Care Team by following @cycle.ccare on Instagram and receive updates on how their venture is going
Natalie (Year 12)
The all women Cycle Care Team - (L to R) Jamie, Natalie, Kamini
Natalie interviewing the CEO of LUUNA Care
School Snapshots
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Year 13 Graduates who started in Reception at PFL Prep
The Kellett Class of 2025 saw six graduates complete the full Kellett journey, starting from Reception and graduating in Year 13. The six graduates --- Christopher Lee, Emma Badenach, Finn Marriott, Georgie Smith, Marcus Southward, and William Lawrence-Brown --- began their journey in the halls of PFL in 2011. We asked a few of them to share some of their favourite memories and final thoughts
“As I look back on my time at Kellett, preparing and performing in our annual concerts in primary is probably my most nostalgic memory Our yearly trips, especially the Year 6 Beijing Trip and my Year 8 GO Week trip to Cambodia were particularly meaningful I’ve always enjoyed House competitions since we moved to Senior School in Year 7 and as Head Student last year, it was an honour to announce the winner of the House Cup to the entire school Christmas Carols at St John’s Cathedral was always a fun event, especially this past year when I got to perform as part of Kellett Voices ”
“I still recall making models in Reception and the amount of fun that we had doing it In Year 2, Astro Club allowed me to explore my love for flight and inspired me to study Aerospace Engineering in the UK Being part of a Guinness Book of World Records will always be memorable Music was a big thing for me, from travelling to Singapore for FOBISIA Music in Year 5 to winning House Music in Year 9 And finally, as a Head Student, I am grateful for the opportunities to give back to the School ”
Marcus will be heading to University of Bristol to study Aerospace Engineering
“After 14 years, I've found Kellett has a special talent for producing extremely well-rounded individuals Whilst academics were my primary focus, I always felt included in the school's construction through leadership and sports ”
William will be heading to Montana State University to study Agricultural Business and Economics
Georgie Smith
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Christopher is heading to Imperial College London to study Mechanical Engineering
Georgie currently holds a conditional offer to study Law at the London School of Economics
Kellett School will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2026. See what’s in store for the Golden Jubilee Year
A Year of Celebration
Here’s a quick glimpse of what’s coming in 2026
ehind-the-scenes work is underway at full steam as we prepare for a year-long celebration of Kellett passing the mid-century mark Established in 1976, this 50-year milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our humble beginnings, celebrate our extraordinary community spirit and look forward to a bright future for our unique school
Celebrations will kick off on 30 January with parties –Feeling Good at Fifty - in each of the three schools Students will be encouraged to dress in what they think they will be wearing when they turn fifty!
Golden Jubilee Party 21 March 2026
Our community celebration for all Kellett families will take place on Saturday 21 March at a special Golden Jubilee Party on the Kowloon Bay Campus Details will be announced nearer the time but be sure to keep the afternoon and early evening free! You will not want to miss this.
Join us for a special edition of Kellett Proms at the Golden
The year will round off with a Whole School Assembly, our first since 2018, where a time capsule will be locked and sealed for future generations to open and learn what life was like for students in 2026
We have a very exciting year planned so stay tuned for more updates. We look forward to celebrating our very special birthday with you soon!
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In May we will celebrate with our former students, staff and parents with OK in May events around the world for our alumni, known as Old Kellettonians (OKs) Events are already scheduled in London, New York and Hong Kong, and we ’ re hoping concentrations of OKs in other cities will hold their own celebrations with the help of our special 50th party packs!
The Kellett Dragon is getting ready for an adventure in 2026
Jubilee Party
OKs, if you are interested in sharing an update with the community reach out to us at alumni@kellettschool.com and we’ll be happy to include you into a future postcard!
Racing to Victory
Growing up, Joe Share fondly remembers spending time sharing his Grandfather’s love of cars with him, but it wasn’t until around Year 10 that he decided he wanted to make a career out of it. “Not long after watching my first 24 hours of Le Mans I decided I wanted to work in the motorsport industry,” he says, "focusing more around sportscars than formula 1 ”
Joe reflects that living in Hong Kong gave him a global outlook on the world that opened up a host of international possibilities “Hong Kong is such a melting pot of cultures,” he says, “I have friends from all around the world, but we all have a similar outlook.” He feels lucky that many others from his Sixth Form have ended up in London. “A group of us met up to celebrate Toby Evans’ birthday a few weeks ago: Daniel Paddock, who’s about to begin a masters, Elliott Surenkok-White who works at a stocks trading company, Maddie Jaeger who works at an AI research company and Lucan Flynn and Toby who both work in marketing. We spent a lovely afternoon in a beer garden with the sun shining and having a good laugh with good friends ”
Joe Share (OK 2008-2020) started at Pokfulam Prep in Year 3 and graduated from Kowloon Bay Senior School Find out how he fulfilled his childhood dream of working in motorsports after studying Motorsport Technology at the University of Hertfordshire
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Joe became a support engineer before gaining the post of junior systems engineer in 2025 For nonrace weekends his job is mainly focused around the development of channels to monitor the car health and the tools to process the data that comes off the car. For race weekends, he directly monitors the car ’ s health, processing data, monitoring competitors and assisting trackside running by any means “I enjoy the data processing and manipulation side of my job, along with the travelling that it brings,” he says. “However, one of the major challenges is jumping from time zone to time zone and also the long hours that can come along during race weeks ” Last year he was given the chance to run the #12 Porsche 963 Hertz Team Jota car for the last 3 races of the season, 6 hours of COTA (Circuit of the Americas), 6 hours of Fuji and 8 Hours of Bahrain. “In all of these I was directly responsible for the fuel load going into the car, the calibration of sensors and the overall running health of the car, ” he says
“We came first and second in the Hypercar World Cup (championship for only privately entered hypercars) We won the title in the 6 hours of Fuji whilst I was running the car, securing the championship with 1 race to go. We also won 6 hours of Spa, becoming the first Hypercar Privateer team to win overall with this set of regulations, the first ever British team to win a WEC race overall Those were proud moments, but next I’d love to get a 24 hours of Le Mans overall victory!”
Looking back, Joe says he’s learned that it’s not the end of the world if everything doesn’t go to plan “If you give it your best shot, there will always be other opportunities to achieve what you want,” he says. “I’m so glad I never gave up on my dreams of working in the industry that I wanted to work in.”
Runner Up Jota Team (Joe circled in Yellow)
JOTA wins the FIA Hypercar World Cup
KellettVision:2035
Changemakers:
Making a Positive Difference Locally and Globally at Kellett School
BY PAUL TOUGH
At Kellett School, we believe that international education is about more than academics. It's about fostering socially responsible individuals who actively contribute to their communities and the wider world.
Throughout my 28-year career as a teacher and senior leader, I have become convinced that schools like ours must prioritise service learning By integrating service into the curriculum, we create opportunities for students to look beyond themselves, recognise the needs of others and respond meaningfully These moments not only foster personal growth but also profoundly transform students and adults alike Our aim is to empower students to embrace their roles as engaged citizens, instilling accountability and a drive to create positive change both locally and globally.
Encouraging service to others both within and beyond the School helps students build vital skills, such as collaboration, problemsolving, and critical thinking These experiences deepen personal growth, strengthen community ties and connect classroom learning to real-world challenges
At Kellett, we are committed to helping students make a difference. Our students benefit academically and emotionally from volunteering their time to improve the community and the world. That’s why we actively encourage participation in a wide range of service activities and continually seek new ways to enhance these opportunities
Creating a Foundation
Service is a cornerstone of life in our Prep Schools, with a strong commitment to supporting both local and global charities. This year, through the School Council, Prep students have supported organisations such as Plastic Free Seas, WWF, and the Disaster Relief Fund Memorable initiatives include:
Box of Hope at Christmas; community carol singing in Central Hong Kong; and
fundraising for Impact Hong Kong and St James's Settlement
Community service is further emphasised through events such as Helpers Appreciation Day, fundraising for Outreach and Bursaries, and partnerships with sister schools Within the curriculum, topics like "People Who Help Us" have shone a spotlight on local heroes, such as police, firefighters, doctors, and cleaners. Reception children have participated in forest cleanups in Aberdeen, while collaborations with “ReBooked” and “Retykle” have facilitated book and clothing donations
Transformative Benefits
The benefits of community service for students at Kellett School are profound and multifaceted Key impacts include:
Inspiring Social Responsibility: Early service involvement fosters a sense of accountability, broadening students’ perspectives and igniting a commitment to meaningful change.
Bringing Learning to Life: Realworld challenges enable students to apply academic knowledge in practical, impactful ways
Fostering Connection and Diversity: Collaborating with different groups builds empathy, relationships and cultural awareness
Building Future-Ready Skills: Service improves communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, preparing students for life’s challenges.
Igniting Passions: Service experiences help students uncover hidden talents, explore interests, and find purpose in meaningful causes
Though service is sometimes seen as peripheral to the “serious business” of education, research and practice tell a different story Service is not only a rigorous and compelling educational tool but also an inspiring one.
Looking Ahead: Kellett Vision 2035
As we continue to implement our new Kellett Vision: 2035, we are committed to enhancing the role of service across the School
Senior School Students at Outreach Music lessons
Through robust partnerships with local organisations and our deeprooted responsibility as members of Hong Kong society, we are equipping our students with the knowledge, skills and compassion to foster a more just, sustainable, and inclusive world Our strong ties to the fabric of Hong Kong society ensure that giving back is not just a choice but a central part of our purpose manifested through volunteering, community engagement, and philanthropy Caring for oneself, others, and the natural environment is fundamental to our approach.
Making a difference, locally and beyond
There is little debate about whether service is a good thing – I am sure we all agree that it is I contend that it should also be the core of the education that we, as a School, collectively provide An approach to life and learning that is prioritised not just for the benefit and transformation of our students, but as a shared responsibility for the betterment of society As stated in Kellett Vision 2035, we are intent at Kellett School “to make a difference locally and beyond ”
Kellett Vision: 2035 Initiatives
Community responsibility and a service culture are embedded in School life. All students and staff participate annually in Kellett's Community Service Programme, which includes work with partner schools in Hong Kong and through Outreach
Strategic partnerships with non-governmental organisations and the British Council are in place to support our Summer/Night School programmes, Community Service Programme, and Outreach throughout the school year
Community responsibility and a service culture are embedded in School life. All students and staff in both the Prep and Senior Schools participate annually in Kellett's Community Service Programme, which includes work with partner Schools in Hong Kong and through Kellett Outreach.
The School's experiential programme, including GO weeks, offers exceptional experiences for students, with a primary focus on local experiences provided in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area
art: CREATIVITY at KELLETT CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION, PASSION
Celebrating the creative work of the Class of 2025 A Level and GCSE students
In Term 3, our Year 13 and Year 11 Art students presented their work at the annual A Level and GCSE Art Exhibition, showcasing their portfolio of work over the past two years of their studies, including their exam pieces Our Year 13 students explore the topic of ‘Union’ for their examination while our Year 11 students delve into the topic of ‘Gathering’. We welcome you to check out the A Level/GCSE Art Catalogue to see a sampler of the works from all our Year 13 and Year 11 Art students
ANYA BUFFONGE - A LEVEL ART
Intrigued by the theme of forgetting, I explore how time conceals our memories, using abstraction to convey the distortion and fading of memory. This distortion creates a sense of vagueness and ambiguity, reflecting the elusive quality of memories As you move through the installation, the cloud of neurons reveals fragments of images that, when pieced together, form the composition of the painting, recreating the process of recalling a memory and translating it from a mental experience into a physical one.
Gathering is both a cultural history and a personal memory. The freely squeegeed background represents the vibrancy of community and is enhanced by the screen-printed Chinese floral elements Centrally located is an oil painting of my grandfather using textural brushstrokes, familiar and historic To the left is a white acrylic dragon created with cross-hatched pen work for a dragon that has a sculptural appearance. This work emphasises the difference between paint and pen but also that cultural significance comes from different places Thus, I feel that through the cacophony of personal stories blended with historical documentation, people come to understand where they are from and the bigger picture in which they are.
Having grown up in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, I have always felt a strong connection to the local culture However, as I matured, I realised that this love for my culture can sometimes feel like a privilege, especially when so many are struggling to survive and have lost their awareness to their surroundings. Both of my final installations invite audiences to reflect on and appreciate our environment and rich culture through my perspective
JAMIE HUANG - GCSE ART
SUKI CHAN- A LEVEL ART
Using the metaphor of butterflies, Gathering portrays how society excludes individuals who do not conform to its standards The gold accented butterflies in the upper section were created using screen printing, each with the same wing pattern, representing people who conform to social norms, visually appealing and identical, yet lacking individuality and depth The gold references the Shakespearean quote, “We will all laugh at gilded butterflies.” While the butterflies appear beautiful and gilded, they have lost their true purpose, and have become individuals who sacrifice authenticity for acceptance The charcoal butterfly heavily contrasts from the other butterflies, symbolising those who do not fit societal expectations and are therefore alienated The use of the charcoal medium gives it a sense of rawness and individuality, highlighting its difference from the uniform gold butterflies above. The background has chaotic brushstrokes and visible cracks, created with washes of deep blue-green These elements reflect the flaws and unpredictability within society, suggesting that beneath the surface of conformity, there are underlying issues and instability
STEARN - A LEVEL ART
For my exam piece, I focused on the strength of union I researched this topic by looking at real life situations from news articles of where union occurred within communities to progress a difficult situation to a beautiful outcome. I represented the growth from devastation to happiness through union with natural forms, specifically orchids, which is representative of many strengthening characteristics such as love, thoughtfulness, and resilience Exploring my personal community, I found the overwhelming union between residents in Sai Ying Pun, specifically through the medium of graffiti. The concentration of art within a typically confined Hong Kong alley is a powerful beacon of unity that i l S i Yi P
Inspired by my love for science fiction and its recurring theme of alternative universes, I selected this concept as the centrepiece for my project Union Using inverted colours and loose brushstrokes, I illustrate how perceptions can vary among individuals and prompt a deeper questioning of the world around us Are we truly experiencing reality, or are we confined to our unique interpretations? Through this, I invite viewers to reflect on their perspectives and challenge them to consider the ways we can perceive our existence, much like the infinite possibilities of parallel worlds.
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COLLETTE LEE - A LEVEL ART
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SPORTS ROUNDUP
SEASON 3 & 4
FEB - JUN
ATHLETICS
2 Teams 2 Teams
U12 - 2ND U14 - TEAM CHAMPIONS
U12 - 2ND U14 - TEAM CHAMPIONS
RUGBY 7S
4 Teams
U18 - CATHAY YOUTH 7'S INVITATIONAL (CHAMPIONS)
U16A - 4-0 - HKSRU B GRADE (CHAMPIONS)
U14A - 4-0 - HKSRU C GRADE (CHAMPIONS)
U14B - HKSRU C GRADE RESULTS
U16 - HKSRU B GRADE (PLATE WINNERS)
U14A - HKSRU B GRADE (3RD)
U14B - HKSRU B GRADE RESULTS
NOTABLE RESULTS
BOYS FOOTBALL (GOLD)
GIRLS FOOTBALL (SILVER)
MIXED ATHLETICS (GOLD)
MIXED SWIMMING (BRONZE)
NOTABLE RESULTS
BOYS A FOOTBALL (SILVER)
GIRLS A FOOTBALL (BRONZE)
BOYS B FOOTBALL (BRONZE)
GIRLS B FOOTBALL (SILVER)
BOYS A TEEBALL (GOLD)
GIRLS A TEEBALL (SILVER
TEAM ATHLETICS (GOLD)
TEAM SWIMMING (BRONZE)
Athlete Spotlight:
Over the course of this academic year, three Kellett footballers were selected by their club’s Senior Team. Nicky Kedwards (Y12) and Milos Wong (Y11) were selected by HKFC and BC Rangers, respectively, to play in the HK Premier League while Katie Hulbert (Y11) was selected to play for the HKFC Women’s First Team in the Jockey Club Women’s Football League, the top women ’ s league in Hong Kong. We catch up with Milos as he shares some of his thoughts of his first year in the the HKPL
Whatweresomememorablemomentsfromyourseason?
One memorable moment of the season was definitely playing against Leicester City and West Ham United in the Soccer Sevens this year. It was my first time playing for the First Team and against other professionals which made it a very memorable experience We beat Leicester City1-0 which helped us advance to the plate semifinals This was a very remarkable achievement as it is very seldom that we will get to play against top level teams, especially teams from the English Premier League
Whatwereyourfirstimpressionsoftrainingandplaying againstadultprofessionals?
The pace and tempo of the game was noticeably different. The pace of the game is much quicker with the Senior Team than with the U16 team There’s less time to think when you have the ball However, after a couple of trainings, I was able to adapt to the speed of the game
Whatwasitliketomakeyourfirstappearanceinamatch?
I made my first appearance in the Hong Kong Premier League for BC Rangers in the last game of the season It was a very memorable experience I still remember my coach calling my name and asking me to put my match shirt and my shin pads on I was a bit nervous before stepping onto the pitch for my first time, but once I stepped on the pitch I knew had to do my job. Although I only played 2 minutes in the game, it gave me a great learning experience, and I even managed to touch the ball once when I won a challenge and headed the ball away from our box from a cross our opponent made
Howdoyoubalanceschoolworkandtraining?
Balancing schoolwork and training sessions was not too bad Training are normally during the night at 7:30pm after school. This means that I can get home and revise for around 2 hours before going out to training As GCSEs approached closer, I did skip training sometimes as I felt that I needed extra time to revise for my exams In total I train three times a week plus one weekly match Days I do not have football allows me more study time
Howhastheschoolsupported yourfootballing?
The coaches at school have been very supportive of my footballing career as they have allowed me to play on the School’s U20 football team despite me being only eligible for U16 This helped boost my confidence and allowed me to play against bigger players so that when I play in with the Rangers in the HKPL, I am already used to playing against faster and stronger players
Parents’ Committee
Claire O’Neill - Parents’ Committee Lead
t’s hard to believe that another school year is over. Where does the time fly? And once again this year has been packed with events. This term we continued our Native Literacy Classes in all three campuses, PFL prep students had great fun celebrating Dragon Boat Day and the Y10 Career Fair was a great time for both the students and parents Of course we cannot forget the outstanding fundraising event of the year, the Kellett Charity Ball
A huge thank goes to to all our Functional Leads: Isabelle Atkinson, Shirley Choi, Sapna Hemrajani Chugh, Lourdes Delgado, Sophia Hamri, Anjali Jha, Karen King, Bianca Kirschner, Megha Modi, Claire O’Neill, Jaime Tan and Ruchi Yea for their massive efforts this year We appreciate the sacrifice of their personal time and all their hard work Their commitment has made the Parents’ Committee events so successful and had an immense positive impact on our students and the wider Kellett Community
Thank you to all our volunteers for your passion, creativity and tireless efforts We are truly grateful for everything you do to enrich the Kellett academic experience and support our childrens’ personal growth Here’s to another year of collaboration and success
Thank You Lourdes!
It is also a very sad moment for the Parents’ Committee as the fantastic Lourdes Delgado has decided it is the right moment for her to step down both as Chairperson of the Executive Board and as Functional Lead Lourdes, almost single handedly, rebuilt the Parents’ Committee following its decimation during Covid During her time with the Parents’ Committee, she has been a brilliant teacher, leader, had inspirational ideas and been an all-round Superwoman. We all have nothing but admiration and respect for everything she has done over these years Few are able to encourage parent involvement and strengthen school spirit as she has done We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope to continue to see you at future events!
Parent Volunteers at the Y10 Career Fair
Dragon Boat Festival Celebration (PFL)
PC at the Ball
ThankYouforYourService
With the completion of the academic year, we want to recognise some of our longserving staff who hit some special milestones this year
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Meet-the-board Sanjay Verma
Originally from India, Sanjay has been part of the Kellett community since 2013, when he and his family moved to Hong Kong from Shanghai.
Introduceyourfamily:
Ritu (my wife) is a practicing clinical psychologist. Anvita just graduated from Kellett this year and is exploring university options in UK & North America to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)/Economics. Anishka will graduate next year with plans to explore Medicine as an area of interest We have two dogs Sparky (9) and Twinkle (12), both labradoodles
Whatdoyoudo?
I am the President for Middle East & Asia for a large global security and risk management company
As a family we love the beaches, the hikes, trying new restaurants, sports, movies, barbecues and generally socializing with friends The city has an amazing vibe!
We have been proud members of the Kellett community for many years and I thought joining the board was another way of contributing directly to help Kellett School as it continues it journey as a marquee institution and, more importantly, to have the privilege of being part of the team to formulate the vision going forward.
Be curious, raise your hand for new things and be a team player Kindness is the most powerful weapon, use it liberally You are part of a great community, be the best Kellett ambassador for life that you can be Have a sense of humour
Meet the Vermas (L-R): Sanjay, Anvita, Ritu, Anishka
Celebrating our Kellett Community beyond the campus
Jamie (Y8)
A round of applause for Jamie for his recent success on the tennis court, first at the HK National Junior Tennis Championships where he and his partner were runners up in U14 Doubles and then in Thailand where he won in U14 Doubles and took Third Place in singles
Brendan (Y6-PFL)
It’s been success on the mat and in maths for Brendan Wong This past term Brendan took home the Gold at the Leap Taekwondo Championships (54kg Division) He then was awarded a Silver Certificate in the Junior Maths Challenge (JMC) and the National Proficiency Award in Math Kangaroo Competition in China Way to go Brendan!
Sheldon (Y7)
Its a mega performance at the Mega Ice Hockey 5's Tournament for Sheldon! Backstopping the HK Typhoons U13 team to the championship
Isa & Abi (Y2)
Eden (Y5-KLB)
Congratulations to Eden who Won first prize at the Hong Kong Kangaroo Maths Contest, scoring full marks and finishing in first place out of 600 participants.
Congratulations to sisters Isa and Abi for being awarded First and Second prize at the Spring Sunrise Children’s Environmental Writing and Drawing Competition Isa & Abi (Y2-PFL)
Anna (Y7)
Big cheer for Anna for taking the silver medal in Vault at the ProGym Kids Gymnastics Tournament!
Tyra (Y9)
Applause for Tyra, who finished as the overall champion at the ProGym Kids Gymnastics Tournament. Tyra had a fantastic day, taking home 4 medals!
Congratulations to Ava for a silver medal finish in Vault at the Proactive Gymnastics Finals Ava (Y3-PFL)
Colin (Y8)
Great job to Colin, who took home the Gold in the Black Belt Dan 2 revision at the Cheung Do Kwan Poomsae Competition.
Lyla (R-PFL)
Cheers for Lyla who went home with a first place performance in the backstroke at the Harry Wright Swimming Gala
Dhruv (Y8)
Congratulations to Dhruv for his recent bronze plate finish in the Geography Bees Asian Championships and earning a gold medal on the Recent History exam Way to navigate your way to success!
Hayley Lochhead
English Teacher in Senior School
Hailing from South Africa, Hayley has been at Kellett for three years teaching both English and Media. An avid outdoorswoman, Hayley is a strong supporter of the School’s HKAYP trips and can be found on the beaches and waters of Lamma Island swimming and paddling with her bulldog and husband.
Whatissomethingyouarepassionateabout?
I am passionately curious, I think, and this sparks a multitude of other passions: for nature, for literature, for ethics, for food I find life endlessly interesting
Whatmotivatesyouinyourwork?
I became a teacher so that I could help young people discover the joy of learning and recognise that there is enormous power in it, so that is still what motivates me - even when public exam pressures loom large.
“I’d like to think that my students will leave my classes having learned a little more about themselves and others, and that, without necessarily realising, they’ve developed new tools for de-coding some of life’s complexities.”
Whatisafuturegoalyou’dliketoachieve?
I’d eventually like to complete my PhD and I’m also working on getting strong enough to bench press my own body weight (at this rate, the PhD might happen sooner, though!)
DescribeKellettin3words
Ifyouwereprincipalforaday, whatwouldyoudo?
I think I’d try to see as many of my colleagues in action as possible It is a privilege to work with such a diverse range of highly qualified, highly committed and talented teachers and what’s even better is that everyone has their own style and strengths; I think it’s what makes us so strong as an education community. It would be lovely to have a day to see the full spectrum of things going on at Kellett
WhatisahiddentalentthatfewpeopleintheKellett Communityknowabout?
I love all water sports! In Hong Kong I dragon boat and I also paddle outrigger canoes, which involves further distances and more challenging sea conditions – which can be a lot of fun
Andtokickoffthesummerbreak…whatisyourdream destinationthatyouwouldlovetotravelto!
There are SO many; in the region, Sri Lanka and Bhutan are pretty high up the list, and further afield would have to be Mexico or Costa Rica.
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