We’ve been full steam ahead with our Y7-12 No Boundaries programme over the past week. We are delighted to share a brief glimpse into what our students have been up to during the "Within Hong Kong" experiences.
No Boundaries provides a unique off campus learning context for the delivery of this important aspect of the curriculum. Taking students out of the classroom, these residential and day programmes have been a fantastic opportunity for them to build resilience, leadership, and a deeper appreciation for all of the incredible things that Hong Kong has to offer.
Year 7 Camp
Following a pre-camp preparation day on campus to build navigation and camp craft skills, our Year 7 students headed to Sai Kung Country Park for a four-day, three-night residential expedition with Higher Ground. Using the Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre as the base, students experienced a range of activities including sheltered sea kayaking along the coastline, heavy-pack hiking, and a technical gorge walk at Hau Tong Kai. A notable milestone was transitioning from staying at a centre to running their own campsite, carrying and pitching their own tents during an overnight expedition camp. Alongside these outdoor challenges, daily habits such as basecamp stewardship, peer character commendations, and dedicated reflection time helped students build independence, reliance on one another, and a stronger sense of community and belonging.
Sustainability Week
Students focused on conservation and the circular economy. They got hands on with NGOs like Soap Cycling and Green Hospitality to upcycle used soap for local communities. They also stepped behind the scenes at the Marriott hotel to conduct real-world food waste audits, before participating in a Climate Fresk Workshop to help design food waste reduction campaigns for the DC campus.
Our Diverse Hong Kong
Students took a deep dive into the city's dynamic economy and cultural heritage. They interviewed innovation leaders at Cyberport and navigated the rich, multicultural corridors of Chungking Mansions. Students also explored and documented local street art, interviewing some of the city's last remaining neon sign makers, before putting their critical thinking to the test in a collaborative scavenger hunt across the Yau Tsim Mong district.
Service Arts Week
Students used creativity as a bridge for authentic community connection. Immersed in local art studios with Hong Kong, students learned the high precision process of printmaking. The true highlight was their partnership with the Love 21 Foundation, where they collaborated with community members with Down syndrome and autism to design and craft community art murals. This is our third year of partnership with Love 21 and we are very grateful to be able to continue to connect our communities.
Adventure Week
This physical itinerary truly tested our students’ endurance and connection to nature. The group hiked up the slopes of Tai Mo Shan to the Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls, cycled around Tolo Harbour, and engaged in a team-building orienteering challenge across Lantau North Country Park. They also took to the water for kayaking around the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula and capped off the week with a rugged gorge walk through Wong Lung Hang.
We are very fortunate to benefit from the unique and diverse Hong Kong context. Every track of the programme has created incredible opportunities to develop skills and competencies that are only possible in a beyond the classroom context. Thank you to all parents for your ongoing support of your child’s participation in the No Boundaries programme.
Next week, look out for a feature in the Beyond Hong Kong programme.
