YCIS Hong Kong

𝐃𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐖𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊 - 𝟏𝟐 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🤖

When AI can produce an essay, slide deck, or code in seconds, the locus of learning must shift upstream, from mere output to direction, evaluation, and metacognition.

That was the central argument from Dr Christopher Hurley, Director of Science, Technology, and Educational Futures at Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, at the HKUST‑FWE Conference on AI, Technology, and Education. He shared the stage alongside regional thought leaders and researchers, reflecting YCYW's active role in shaping research-informed K-12 AI strategy. Our teachers were also in attendance, learning directly from the academic community to bring the latest insights back to their classrooms.

Dr Hurley introduced the 4‑Locus Framework (Direction · Production · Evaluation · Metacognition) to move students from"𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤…" to "𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝…" The critical distinction? Cognitive surrender versus cognitive outsourcing — a skill that must be explicitly taught, not assumed.

At YCYW, these insights are already weaving into classroom practice, ensuring assessment remains fair, effective, and truly supportive of every child's learning journey.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲💡

We were honoured to have Mr Peter Senge visit our Primary Section. Known worldwide for his work on learning organisations and systems thinking, Mr Senge was in Hong Kong to lead a 3-day Compassionate Systems course. It was a meaningful opportunity to show him how our students and teachers bring these ideas to life every day.

During Mr Senge’s visit, he observed our Year 1 to Year 3 classes, met with our incredible Year 6 Wellbeing Leaders, and reunited with our Year 12 students, Donald Hung and Khloe Lam, whom he had first met at an MIT conference last year.

Mr Senge was impressed by our Year 6 students, who shared, “Leadership isn’t about being a boss, but working as a team to help everyone in the community.” He also discussed with our leadership team, using the Mandala of Systems Change tool to shape our wellbeing programme for next year.

Big thinking, compassionate action. That’s our way at YCIS.

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🏫

Last week, we welcomed education leaders from Peking University’s Graduate School of Education, with delegates from Shenzhen, Changsha, Chongqing, and Xi’an, to the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network.

They explored YCCECE’s child-centred, play-based learning at the Pamela Peck Discovery Space, then visited YCIS Hong Kong to see our bilingual education model, real-world student projects, and hands-on learning spaces like the InnoHub and Design & Technology studio.

From early years to secondary, it was a powerful reminder of what we can build together for the future of learning.

So inspired by the conversations. So ready for what’s next. 💫

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🇺🇿🇭🇰

We are honoured to welcome H.E. Mr Farhod ARZIEV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the People’s Republic of China, who visited our school this week.

He joined a school tour with our Regional Executive Principal, Mr Martin Scott, learning about the Yew Chung Approach and our rigorous curriculum, from immersive language learning, innovative science and technology to creative arts expression.

We welcome and embrace cultural exchanges from around the world, enriching our global perspectives.

Grateful for this meaningful visit, which fosters cultural exchange between Uzbekistan and Hong Kong SAR.

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 🎭

This spring, our Theatre Arts programme brought the Bard to life in a bold, playful, and completely accessible way. Why? Because Shakespeare's birthday felt like the perfect excuse to remind our community that theatre is for all.

What made this production unforgettable included a backwards Hamlet scene with reversed lines and blocking, three fearless actors leading a 60-minute show, and students stepping into marketing, directing, and performance, most of them for the very first time.

Grace Sun (Year 12), one of the student performers, shared: "This play allowed me to be more comfortable with experimentation and improvisation."

For Grace, this was a breakthrough moment. She had never performed in a show without a fourth wall before, meaning she addressed the audience directly, ran out of the auditorium during a comical chase, and fully embraced the unexpected.

The backwards Hamlet section alone required her to say lines in reverse (think "slain am I O!" instead of "O, I am slain!") while moving backwards across the stage. Through countless run-throughs and sheer determination, she and her two fellow cast members learned to keep their energy and pace soaring through all 60 minutes.

That willingness to experiment, to laugh through the chaos, and to trust the process, that's what growth looks like on stage. Just pure creative courage.

We believe learning happens everywhere. This production encourages our students, whether on stage or behind the scenes, to step outside their comfort zones, take creative risks, and discover what they're capable of.

Bravo to every student on the stage and to those who worked behind the scenes.

𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 📖

Forget storytime as you know it. At our ECE Experience Day last week, a book about bath time became a laundry room. A colour book became a clay lab. Every activity zone was built around a story. Not for sitting still and listening—but for jumping in, getting hands busy, and bringing stories to life.

In the 𝙄 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 zone, little ones sorted, washed, and hung laundry just like in the book. They took turns, chatted, and played out every step—turning everyday routines into joyful learning.

In the 𝙈𝙞𝙭 𝙄𝙩 𝙐𝙥 zone, tiny fingers squished and blended colourful clay, watching in wonder as red and yellow became orange. No instructions—just discovery.

No worksheets. No drills. Just stories, play, and real connections.

Behind every giggle and "Look what I made!"? Early literacy, creativity, and growing brains.

Play is the process. Learning is the magic.

Discovery the magic of learning with us at YCIS.

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🎶 🎨

Creativity was in full bloom across our campus as we gathered for an unforgettable evening featuring our annual Spring Concert and "Confluence", the YCIS Art Exhibition. The night began with the exhibition's Opening Ceremony, where the energy of our students' creations, spanning painting, sculpture, and digital media, set the stage for an inspiring journey through art and music.

The celebration carried on at the Spring Concert, where unforgettable performances lit up the stage. From the beloved classic "𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙂𝙤" from Frozen, reimagined by our Chinese Ensemble, Rock Band, and Strings, to the uplifting "𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩" by Rock Band Sapiens, our students truly brought the stage to life.

A standout moment of the night was the performance of three original compositions by our Musician-in-Residence, Dr Yeung YU, who also conducted the pieces. While the audience enjoyed the evocative "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙔𝙞𝙡𝙞," the pieces "𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨" and "𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮" held a special significance. These two works were inspired by our school's Four Virtues: Diligence, Frugality, Humility, and Faithfulness, reflecting on how these timeless principles continue to shape character and community today.

The evening was further graced by our Secondary Chinese Dance team, who delivered a stunning fusion of traditional movement and deep emotion.

What a night of talent, passion, and creativity! From "Confluence" to the auditorium, our students showed us the very best of the arts at YCIS.

𝐀 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: 𝐘𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 🎻

Our talented student musicians were invited to perform at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺, a major global gathering of leading scientific minds, hosted by the International Alliance of Academicians (IAA). Themed “AI for Ageing” and “AI in Education”, the forum welcomed a Nobel Laureate and a Fields Medalist as Plenary Speakers, along with Professor D**g SUN, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of HKSAR government, renowned experts and top researchers from around the world, including Nancy IP, the President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Professor Shing-Tung YAU.

Our young artists opened the evening’s programme with elegance and poise, performing the first movement of Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1.

A round of applause for:
🎵 𝗧𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗶
🎵 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻
🎵 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝘀𝘂𝗻
🎵 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝘂

Their performance was part of the forum’s wrap-up dinner, where they represented YCIS with remarkable skill and professionalism, proving once again that our students thrive on world-class stages.

We are incredibly proud to see our young musicians celebrated alongside the world’s brightest minds.