American International School in the News
	What sets AIS apart from other international schools within and outside of Hong Kong? American International School is one of the few independent schools in Hong Kong with unique core values and characteristics. Click here to view a featured article appeared in the School Book - Hong Kong & China, an annual guide to children's English language education 2013-2014 published by Playtimes magazine.   High School Outdoor Education and Adventure Program featured in EARCOS Journal The 8th annual High School Outdoor Education and Leadership Program and its adventure week trips are featured in the ET magazine, an EARCOS Journal. Click here to view the article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, Spring Issue 2013)    Article from Our Curriculum Coordinator Marlon Ng featured in EARCOS Journal "Unpacking the Suitcase", an article from our Curriculum Coordinator Marlon Ng is featured in the ET magazine, an EARCOS Journal. Click here to view the article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, December 2012)    High School Student AP Art Work featured in EARCOS Journal Art work from our AP Art student Meo Okubo is featured in the ET magazine, an EARCOS Journal.  Click here to view the article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, December 2012)    AIS African Rhythms Concert featured in Local Newspaper The African Rhythms Concert held on 24 February, 2012 was covered in South China Morning Post. Click here to view the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, March 26, 2012)    AIS African Rhythms Concert featured in EARCOS Journal The African Rhythms Concert held on 24 February, 2012 is covered in featured in the ET magazine, an EARCOS Journal. Click here to view the article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, May 2012) AIS 25th Anniversary celebratory events featured in EARCOS Journal AIS 25th anniversary celebratory events including the Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner and the Time Capsule Ceremony are featured in the ET magazine, an EARCOS Journal. Click here to view the article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, May 2012) AIS Silver Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony featured in Local Newspaper The AIS 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony held on December 2, 2011 was covered in South China Morning Post. Click here to view the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, January 16, 2012)   High School Student Art Work featured in EARCOS Journal Art work from our AP Art students Seo Hee Choi, Rina Nakano and Jennifer Town are featured in the ET magazine, an EARCOS Journal.  Click here to view the article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, December 2011) AIS Student Chosen for Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme AIS High School student Choi Seo-hee was chosen to be the student ambassador to take part in a series of arts programmes organized by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. This is the second time our AIS student was chosen for this special role and featured in SCMP. Click here to view the full article written by Seo-hee. (Young Post, SCMP, March 3, 2011) AIS Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner featured in Local Newspaper The AIS 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner held on December 30, 2010 was covered in South China Morning Post. Click here to view the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, February 28, 2011) Elementary Production "One Ocean, One Word" featured in Local Newspaper The Elementary new original production "One Ocean, One World" held on December 10, 2010 was covered in South China Morning Post. Click here to view the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, January 24, 2011) AIS Students Observed Child Protection Activities in Burma after Cyclone Nargis Two High School students Oggar Minn and Nathan Lai observed child protection activities in Burma last summer after Cyclone Nargis and shared their volunteering experiences partnered with Burma Red Cross Society and the United Nations Children’s Fund. Click here to view full published article. (ET magazine, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, December 2010) AIS Art Showcased in MTR Community Art Gallery Photography art works from High School Art & Design Club students were displayed at the Tai Koo MTR station in the June, 2010. The theme of the display is “Scenes from Old and Modernization of Hong Kong”. Students went to various places in Central and Sheng Wan to take the pictures. (Click here to view the display.) AIS Student featured as Youth Olympian of the Week AIS High School student Yvette Kong won a silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Swimming Championships on the mainland last year. She holds 13 Hong Kong swim records. She won silver in the 4x100 metres medley relay at last year's East Asian Games and will compete in the Youth Olympics Game in Singapore. Click here to view coverage in the news article. (Young Post, SCMP, June 8, 2010) AIS Student is Ready to Shine at the Youth Olympics and Scale Greater Heights over Next Few Years AIS High School student Jackson Wang will represent Hong Kong at the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore in August. Click here to view his interview with his father, also a fencing champion by the SCMP. (Young Post, SCMP, June 4, 2010). AIS Elementary Students Compete in International Ice Hockey Competition AIS Elementary School student Oscar Chung, Isaac Chung and Louis Elmer will compete in the Ice Hockey 5 competition, an international Ice Hockey Competition organized by the Mega Ice in Kowloon Bay. Click here to view coverage in the news article. (Ming Pao Daily News, April 21, 2010). AIS Student Chosen for Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme AIS High School student Simon Dongxing Li was chosen to be the student ambassador this year to take part in a series of arts programmes organized by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. The program encourages students to take their passion for the arts beyond campuses and into the wider community. Click here to view his chosen art works and the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, February 25, 2010). AIS High School Adventure Week Featured in Local Newspaper The annual High School Outdoor Education and Leadership Program co-organized with multiple non-governmental organizations worldwide was covered in South China Morning Post.  Click here to view the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, January 11, 2010). AIS-PTA Cultural Fair 09 Featured in Local Newspaper The annual AIS-PTA Cultural Fair held on November 20 in 2009 was covered in South China Morning Post. Click here to view the full article. (Young Post, SCMP, January 4, 2010). Major School Donor Recognition for SCMP Operation Santa Claus Once again, AIS has become one of the major school donors for the annual Operation Santa Claus campaign jointly organized by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK). This year, the campaign supports 13 beneficiaries and AIS has raised $14139.20 through organising a free dress day on Dec 11 and a special Red and Green Day on Dec 18 for this festive and very meaningful campaign. (List of Major School Donors OSC 2009, SCMP) "Winter Showcase 2009" by AIS Students at Fringe Club The students of the Visual Performing Arts Department of the AIS high-school division showcase their first-term efforts on 14-15th December, 2009 at the Fringe Club. The Senior Drama class represents the one-act play "The Whole Shebang", which asks: what if the universe were just some nerd's science-fair project? The Junior Drama class presents the one-act play"...And a Partridge in a Pear Tree", which tickles the funny bone and sees cameos from every traditional American holiday. The Music Technology class, Junior Band, Senior Band, Jazz Band and Guitar Club also perform. (Fringe Club programme, 12/2009) Mixed Media Exhibition by AIS Teacher Ms Jannel Chan, a high school fine art and photography teacher at AIS held her first Mixed Media Arts Exhibition at the Fringe Club during 19-30, December, 2009.  The theme of her exhibition is Separator 2099 (II). AIS Student won Silver Medal in 2009 East Asian Game AIS High School student Yvette Man-Yi Kong won one silver medal in the 4x200 freestyle relay at the 2009 East Asian Game. Click here to view the news coverage. (The Standard, December 8, 2009) “Diversity thrives on firm moral foundation” Mike Wing, High School Principal at AIS was interviewed about the community service and extra-curricular programs at the school and how our school fosters tolerance and teaches students to embrace the valuable lessons learned through diversity. (South China Morning Post, December 7, 2009) AIS Dance Club Performed at the Arts in the Park Mardi Gras 2009 For the very first time, the AIS Dance Club performed at the famous Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation 'Arts in the Park' Mardi Gras 2009 sponsored by the Standard Chartered. The students choreographed themselves pulling from various group leaders' own dance classes. Here here to view the Performance Groups list. AIS Art Showcased in MTR Community Art Gallery Thirteen pieces of photography art works from our High School students were displayed at the Tin Hau MTR station in the summer of 2009. The subjects were inspired from various corners in Hong Kong and portrayed the culture and rich history of Hong Kong. (Click here1 and here2 to view the display.) “American International School in the Pink” AIS AP Arts student Pinky Chim So-ting beat about 25,000 others to finish in the top five in 2006 Advanced Placement two-dimensional design examination, part of the visual arts exam and second time in three years for an AIS student to receive this award. (South China Morning Post, February 18, 2006)