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Kellett, the British International School in Hong Kong, turns 50 this year and they have much to celebrate. Half a century from their humble beginnings as two primary classes in Wan Chai, they are now a through school across three campuses, with over 1600 students and a global reputation for excellence. This growth in itself is remarkable, but what is more remarkable is how true the school has stayed to the values on which it was founded in 1976.
As part of their celebrations, they have interviewed staff, parents and students from the past five decades and they have been surprised by the consistency of two staples of the school – the community spirit and an unwavering commitment to their values. Paul Tough, Principal & CEO remarked, ‘It has been astonishing to hear from those individuals who set up the school fifty years ago and how in tune they are with the school as it is today. The priorities and values on which they established the school ring true and loud to this day.’
To celebrate the 50th anniversary every Kellett student helped create a tapestry, called Noodles, that weaves together the narratives of both the school and Hong Kong, through iconic images of Hong Kong food, flora and animals. The huge tapestry takes pride of place in the school's Kowloon Bay campus lobby, and the artwork was shared with the wider community on the sides of an iconic Hong Kong tram throughout much of March and April!
The Kellett Vision also prioritises empowering students to become confident, creative problem-solvers through high-quality teaching and learning. Building on the success of their bespoke sustainability course, part Oceanography and part Innovation, designed to help students feel empowered to be part of the solution to climate change, they are expanding their bespoke Kellett courses. The courses, which aim to develop skills universities and employers value most - resilience, flexibility, critical thinking, leadership and collaboration - will include; Sports Science, Nutrition & Psychology, Media, Communication & Culture and Design (Industrial & Technology or Creative Textiles).
As Kellett enters its second half century, it remains firmly committed to its founding values. The drive to give every student (including Outreach students) a love of learning and confidence for life means it is a school that does not sit still, continually seeking to improve and develop to deliver on that promise.
