EAGLE-i BLOG
From Classroom to Cloud: AIS’s Innovative Response to School Closure
All schools in Hong Kong are currently suspended until April 20, 2020, but that does not stop our students from learning. Teachers use apps like Zoom not only for direct…
TEDx @ AIS 2019: Ideas Worth Spreading, Locally Organized
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video…
HS OELP 2019: Trips Focused on Conservation, Sustainability, and Teamwork
High School students recently completed their OELP trips for 2019-20. This school year there were nine different choices. Some stayed in Hong Kong and some went as far away as…
You Got a Minute, Mr. Goga?
Meet Mr. Anthony Goga. He is our Middle School Humanities teacher and it is his 2nd year at AIS. Originally from Arizona in the United States, we had a chance…
Beyond the Blackboard: The Power of Real-World Connections in Education
In today’s world, learning does not have to take place in the classroom. There are many opportunities to take learning outside of the classroom. The potential to teach lessons outside…
Band Slam Success: Celebrating the Power and Passion of Music in Middle School
Music plays an amazing part in our lives. It can be a reflection of our mood, it is used to celebrate happiness as well as sadness, it bring people together,…
AIS Class of 2019’s Scarlett Huang is One of Only 18 Worldwide with a Perfect AP Studio Art Score
In anticipation of our whole-school art exhibition, “Journey,” we are very proud to announce that grade 12 student Scarlett (Yuxuan) Huang has achieved a rare honor for her artistic talent….
From Nerves to Success: Learning the Art of Public Speaking and the TEDx AIS Opportunity
Speaking in front of a crowd of people is NOT easy. It is challenging and nerve-wracking at the same time but a necessary skill to learn. At AIS, we want…
HS OELP 2018: Embracing Service, Culture, and Experiential Learning
The Outdoor Education and Leadership Program (OELP) that takes place in the Fall is known as ‘Adventure Week’. High School students recently completed their OELP trips for 2018-19.
Sparks of Literacy: Nurturing a Lifelong Love for Reading in Our Children
When I was young, reading was not my favorite subject in school. It was not something I would do regularly. I read because my teachers told me to or if…
A Morning of Magic: Highlights from This Year’s Halloween Costume Showcase
It was a special and energetic morning as students walked around the 119 hall showcasing their Halloween costumes. It was wonderful seeing the creativity of the children and their families….
AIS High School’s OELP ‘Adventure Week’ and the Power of Social, Personal, and Applied Learning
Since 2005, AIS developed an ‘Adventure Week’ program. For a week all students take part in an off-campus program that is designed to develop students holistically in a way not…
Behind the Red Bricks with Alumnus Jackson Wang of GOT7 Fame
On August 18, 2018, the American International School became the backdrop for a very special project. We were delighted to welcome back Jackson Wang as he returned to his roots…
On Your Mark, Get Set, VOTE! Grade 4 Students Step Out of Their Comfort Zone for House Captain Campaign
What happens when teachers encourage students to step out of their comfort zone? The answer is that our students will grow into people who reflect on their failures and learn…
Smiles and Stories: Kicking Off the Exciting 2018-2019 School Year!
On a rainy Tuesday morning, students entered the gate on 125 Waterloo Road with excitement and smiles on their faces. They eagerly gathered in the 119 hall hugging and sharing…
100,000 Minutes and Counting: Celebrating Literacy Week 2018 and Lifelong Readers
WE LOVE READING!! The excitement of finding a book on the shelf. The smell of a book when you flip the pages. The adventure that awaits ahead. WE LOVE READING!