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The Harbour School

The Harbour School (THS) is an international school[1] located in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. Founded in 2007, the school teaches students from kindergarten to high school. It follows the American curriculum and serves over 300 students from more than 25 nationalities.[2]

The Harbour School
港灣學校
Location
332 Ap Lei Chau Bridge Rd, Ap Lei Chau

Hong Kong
Information
MottoUnlocking The Best
Established2007
School districtSouthern District, Hong Kong
PrincipalThabo Metclafe (Primary)
Kyle King (High school)
Alison Kutlaca (High school)
Head of schoolDr. Jadis Blurton
GradesJunior Grade 1 - Grade 12
Education systemCommon Core, Advanced Placement
AthleticsBlack Dolphins
Websitewww.ths.edu.hk

History

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The Harbour School started in 2007 with 7 students in Kennedy Town. By 2009, it moved to a larger campus with 75 students.[3]

In 2013, the school was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[4] The first Ap Lei Chau campus, "The Garden", opened in 2015 with 14 classrooms.[5] In 2017, a second campus called "The Grove" was opened.[6]

In 2021, THS won awards for Best School - Humanities and Social Studies, and Best Technology Program.[7] In 2022, it won the ISC International School Awards for Best Teaching and Learning.[8]

In 2024, THS partnered with Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong to promote sustainability education.[9]

Curriculum

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The school follows the American Common Core curriculum. It offers an experiential learning approach and programs like the Advanced Placement (AP) for high school students.[2][10] Students graduate with a U.S. high school diploma.[11]

The Social Impact and Sustainability Program (SISP) focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals and provides service-learning opportunities.[12]

Facilities

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The Harbour School operates two campuses in Ap Lei Chau:

  • The Garden – This campus serves high school students and is equipped to meet their educational needs.
  • The Grove – A 6,000m² facility designed to support the school's interdisciplinary and experiential learning approach. It includes:

Marine Science Centre: A dedicated facility focusing on ocean literacy and marine science education.[13]

The Foundry: A maker space that encourages hands-on learning and creativity.

Black Dolphin: A sailboat used as part of the marine science program, providing students with practical, real-world experiences.[14]

In addition, the school is undertaking the e.a.r.t.h. project (Eco, Art & Culture, Revitalisation, Technology, and Heritage) in partnership with the Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound. This project aims to:

  • Establish a school for nature-based early childhood education.
  • Provide teacher training programs focused on sustainability education.
  • Offer after-school experiential learning programs for children.[15]

The e.a.r.t.h. project is expected to be completed by 2028 and will provide approximately 150 places for children aged 3–8 (from PN to K3).

References

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  1. ↑ "Revolutionizing Education". www.ths.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Learning - The Harbour School". www.ths.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  3. ↑ "History - The Harbour School". www.ths.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  4. ↑ "Two vacant school premises and three greenfield sites allocated for international school development". Government of Hong Kong. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  5. ↑ "The Harbour School announces new primary campus and expansion to include new high school". InvestHK. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  6. ↑ "The Harbour School announces new primary campus and expansion to include new high school". www.info.gov.hk. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  7. ↑ Living, Team Hong Kong (2021-05-28). "Hong Kong Education Awards 2021: The results are in". Hong Kong Living. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  8. ↑ Shaw, Phoebe (2022-01-18). "International School Awards 2022 Winners Revealed". ISC Research. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  9. ↑ Otremba, Jolene. "Collaborating For Conversation" (PDF). South China Morning Post.
  10. ↑ Schrum, Lynne (2018). Learning Supercharged (1st ed.). International Society for Technology in Education. pp. 112–115. ISBN 978-1-56484-686-0.
  11. ↑ "Students from The Harbour School to represent Hong Kong at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  12. ↑ "How Schools Can Bring Change with Sustainability Education and Program". Green Network Asia.
  13. ↑ "Spearheading Science Through Ocean Literacy". Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  14. ↑ "Yacht enables Harbour School to expand its marine science classes". Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  15. ↑ "Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage - Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound". Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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