Celebrating 40 years of excellence: What’s next for Creative Secondary School?

Can you tell us about your career?

I was raised in Hong Kong, educated within the ESF, and later studied in the UK. My family and I now live in Sai Kung. My first years of teaching were in an international school in Hong Kong before I moved into a newly opened DSS school. During my time there, I developed curriculum areas, coached teachers, developed our holistic education programmes and introduced Positive Education to our school community. 

What attracted you to join CSS?

CSS is a unique school in many ways. Its foundations in Invitational Education and its emphasis on putting children first naturally aligned with what I have been striving for in recent years. It is perfect for families looking for a balance between international schooling coupled with a firm grounding in Chinese culture, and it’s the kind of place I wanted my children to attend. CSS offers a great option that many people in Hong Kong have yet to be aware of; our student-teacher ratio of 9:1 means we can deliver an incredibly personalised learning experience.

What distinguishes CSS from other schools in the region?

CSS fills a specific niche. As a DSS school, we are provided substantial funding from the EDB that goes towards each child’s education, yet we also offer an international school experience. Our students receive an exceptional international education without breaking the bank. Few other schools will blend Chinese and international ideals so effectively. Our stakeholders are extremely positive and supportive of one another and their school experience, which leads our students to enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant journey.

Can you describe the school culture?

Creative Secondary School is an incredibly welcoming place to learn and teach. We have many diverse talents here, and with the specific learning spaces on campus, we can cater to unique interests and strengths. Our motto is ‘Through this place, we thrive, we serve and find our place in the world’, and we strive towards this every day.

How are students prepared for higher education globally?

Our Higher Education & Careers Guidance team helps students with their career aspirations and apply to universities and other educational destinations worldwide. Our graduates have successfully entered renowned universities, including the University of Hong Kong, Oxford University, Imperial College, University College London, the University of Miami, the University of Oregon and the University of San Francisco. We also have graduates studying worldwide, including Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

What are you excited about in the school year ahead?

Next year (2025) marks the 40th Anniversary of our Creative Primary School and Kindergarten, which feeds into our Creative Secondary School’s 20th Anniversary in 2026. We are incredibly excited to celebrate these auspicious anniversaries.

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