Dear Students,

Extracurricular Activities (ECA) sign-up will be open for term 3 starting Monday, 16 March at 1pm. You should have received your SOCS login instructions if you are in Year 7 or are new to Renaissance College.

Before you sign up, please make sure you discuss your choices with your parents and take note of any fees / costs. In line with other ESF Secondary schools, parent access to the SOCS system has not been enabled and only students are able to access the platform.

Supervising teachers will review the sign-ups and will give priority where possible to students who were on the waiting list last time if this is an activity that also ran last term.  Students are reminded that if they select an activity they are making a commitment and should attend for the duration of the activity.  If they are no longer able to attend, they must withdraw from it by emailing or speaking to the supervising teacher so that their space can be offered to another student.

Registration will remain open until Friday, 27 March at 1pm.

Please check SOCS from Monday, 13 April to see your list of activities / status or check the notice boards outside the secondary office. Please note that for some activities, there will be a payment.

If you experience any problems with your SOCS account, please contact our Red Door Centre at helpdesk@rchk.edu.hk.

“Draw Your Blue Rose on the Moon” Art Competition 

This competition aims to use creativity as a starting point to explore the relationship between art and technology. In the age of AI, the initiative has three main objectives: to encourage young people to rediscover traditional drawing, to reaffirm the value of drawing as a form of personal expression, and to guide the public in approaching and using AI as a supportive tool in the creative process.

The competition is divided into two categories: Traditional Drawing and AI / Digital Art. Participation is completely free, and prizes are offered to encourage creativity, with awards of up to HKD 10,000. Winning entries and selected works will be exhibited in a themed art exhibition at a social enterprise art space in Sham Shui Po, providing students with an opportunity to have their work showcased and recognised.

The competition takes inspiration from the song “The Blue Rose on the Moon” and entries will be judged with the participation of singer Ramon Lo. Ramon Lo graduated from the Interior Architecture program at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Graphic Design program at Parsons School of Design, bringing both creative and professional perspectives to the project.

Further details about the competition and registration can be found here:
https://www.ramonlo.com/bluerose/en/ 

NOTE: THIS IS AN EXTERNAL COMPETITION AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH RC:

When:  April 27, 2026.  3:30–5:30 PM

Who Can Enter?  Senior Individuals (Years 10–12 only)

The Final Challenge

• To Prepare 1 plated Main Course 
• 60 minutes total cooking time
• Judged on skill, creativity, presentation, and uniqueness
• The competition theme will be shared with finalists later.

 The Selection Process

 Round 1 - Submit your application

Deadline:  March 23, 2026:

• Complete the Google Form
• Include photo of your dish and the video of your creation
•  Maximum of 6 finalists will be selected.

Round 2 – Live RCHK Competition ( finalists)

Date: April 27, 2026

• 3:30–4:30 PM: Cooking 
• 4:30–5:30 PM: Judging
•  Winner announced post judging

The winner will:

• Represent RCHK at the tentative ESF Chef Competition in June 2026.

Any Questions? Please email either
Ms. Karthik – ayyarr1@rchk.edu.hk
Ms. King – kingp1@rchk.edu.hk

We look forward to seeing your culinary creations!

Want to elevate your game, while boosting productivity? Then don't miss out on this opportunity!

Dear Year 9-11s,

This is a volleyball development programme, designed to provide an opportunity for enthusiastic Year 5 students to learn from skilled secondary student coaches, thereby developing their volleyball skill set and learning the importance of collaboration, communication on and off the court, as well as encouraging new friendships among participants. 

We are recruiting committed student coaches from Year 9-11. During sessions, student coaches have the responsibility to teach younger students basic volleyball skills such as serving, passing and setting. 

DATE: Weekly on Wednesdays from April 20 to June 12 

TIME: 3:15 - 4:15

WHO: Years 9-11 

(Please note there are limited spots)

This is an 8-week commitment where student coaches will receive a service major for participation.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BY THE 20TH OF March. 

If you have any questions, reach out to leungb11@rchk.edu.hk and huik7@rchk.edu.hk

Kids4Kids is hosting a mental health drive for domestic helpers. Domestic helpers are a unique group of people in Hong Kong that have not been given attention in terms of mental health care, they have to leave their families, and deal with mistreatment and overworking. We believe that we can make a difference by gathering products such as lip balms, face masks, shampoos, body soaps, lotions, sunscreen, sunglasses, portable fans, selfie sticks, perfume, non-perishable foods and coupons! We hope to be a ray of happiness that makes a difference in these helpers' days. 

A box will be placed at the MTR gate from March 9th to March 17th open to everyone to donate. All proceeds will go to the domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Remember, when small efforts add up, they make a big difference! 

If you have any questions feel free to email paryal1@rchk.edu.hk

Thank you on behalf of the Kids4Kids ALTs

Dear Year 10 Students,

Following Ms Moira’s excellent presentation this morning, I wanted to remind you about the Peer Supporter Programme.

It’s a great chance to support your peers by listening and encouraging them, while building skills in communication, empathy and leadership that will help you long after school. You’ll also help make our community kinder and more connected.

The programme is open to any interested Year 10 student—no experience needed.

The attached poster gives a quick overview. Applying takes just 5–10 minutes via this link. 

Deadline: Monday, 16 March 2026. We’ll reply to everyone by 23 March with the next steps.

Questions? Reply here or talk to Ms Moira or Ms Tiffany. Looking forward to hearing from many of you!

Best regards,

The RCHK Counselling Team

The RCHK Creative Writing Club may be the place for you! 

The RCHK Creative Writing Club is a chill, no-pressure space where you can actually write for fun—not for a grade. Whether you're into fantasy, realistic fiction, poetry, or just want to see where your pen takes you, this club is for you. Each week, we'll have quick tips, plenty of quiet writing time, and the option to share or get feedback if you want it. No stress, no judgment—just writing. Plus, you can earn service just for doing it!

When & Where:
Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:00 pm after school in Room 301 (Ms. Turner's room). Our first session is all fun and games—no experience needed, just bring yourself! All students from Year 7 to 9 are welcome, but unfortunately, only a few spots are available, so it is first come, first served. If you're interested, sign up using this form.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email desaia1@rchk.edu.hk, hungj4@rchk.edu.hk, or leew54@rchk.edu.hk

Are you interested in exploring the concepts of physics through fun experiments? Are you looking to learn more about physics and how its concepts apply to real life? Join the RCHK Physics Club! We explore experiments related to the concepts of physics and investigate topics such as force, motion, waves and more!

Date: Every Tuesday 3:15-4:00pm

Location: Ms Liang's Classroom SS502. 

Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdydtYlesTGGU5WA6Z-QDPmm8a-43ttfrxSgE4ccZmXZgSnAg/viewform?pli=1

We look forward to working with you!

Thank you,

Justin Tang.

Ready to showcase your basketball skills and join a vibrant community of basketball enthusiasts during your lunch break on Tuesdays? Look no further! The LBL is the Premier 3v3 League for basketball lovers who are passionate about the game and enjoy friendly competition. We are targeting all Y10-12.

To sign up for the LBL, please complete the following form with accurate and up-to-date information. We value your privacy and assure you that your personal details will be handled with utmost care.

WE ARE TARGETTING A MAJORITY of Y10-Y11s!!! As we would like to give enthusiastic basketball players the most REAL in-game experience. 

https://forms.gle/QVbGuG5WvYLRRTRw7

DEADLINE of the form will be on the 16th of March.

Games will be held EVERY Tuesday on the basketball courts. But if you do not want to play basketball but want to join the team? Now, we have roles opportunities such as Graphic Designers, Commentating, Official and Sports Journalist. 

Some roles will be awarded SERVICE and members will receive a Major/Minor depending on their commitment. Service details will be in the following pages.

IF you would like to participate in multiple roles, please submit the form again with another chosen role.

Want to elevate your game, while boosting productivity? Then don't miss out on this opportunity!

Dear Year 9-11s,

This is a volleyball development programme, designed to provide an opportunity for enthusiastic Year 5 students to learn from skilled secondary student coaches, thereby developing their volleyball skill set and learning the importance of collaboration, communication on and off the court, as well as encouraging new friendships among participants. 

We are recruiting committed student coaches from Year 9-11. During sessions, student coaches have the responsibility to teach younger students basic volleyball skills such as serving, passing and setting. 

DATE: Weekly on Wednesdays from April 20 to June 12 

TIME: 3:15 - 4:15

WHO: Years 9-11 

(Please note there are limited spots)

This is an 8-week commitment where student coaches will receive a service major for participation.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BY THE 20TH OF March. 

If you have any questions, reach out to leungb11@rchk.edu.hk and huik7@rchk.edu.hk

Ready to showcase your basketball skills and join a vibrant community of basketball enthusiasts during your lunch break on Tuesdays? Look no further! The LBL is the Premier 3v3 League for basketball lovers who are passionate about the game and enjoy friendly competition. We are targeting all Y10-12.

To sign up for the LBL, please complete the following form with accurate and up-to-date information. We value your privacy and assure you that your personal details will be handled with utmost care.

We are recruiting everyone from Y10-Y12s of ALL genders, as we would like to give enthusiastic basketball players the most REAL in-game experience. 

DEADLINE of the form will be on the 16th of March.

Games will be held EVERY Tuesday on the basketball courts. But if you do not want to play basketball but want to join the team? Now, we have roles opportunities such as Graphic Designers, Commentating, Official and Sports Journalist. 

Some roles will be awarded SERVICE and members will receive a Major/Minor depending on their commitment. Service details will be in the following pages.

IF you would like to participate in multiple roles, please submit the form again with another chosen role.

VOTE KING!

I'm thrilled to share that King has been shortlisted for The Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize Hong Kong 2026.

Public voting opens February 25. He would really appreciate your vote!

How to vote:

1. Visit the finalist gallery on the Sovereign Art Foundation website

2. Enter your name and email and submit

Voting closes March 29 at 12pm HKT.

Please share this with friends and family. Every vote counts.

Thank you for your support!

Vote here: https://www.sovereignartfoundation.com/sp-hongkong/

Ready to go from just using tech to actually building it? 

Whether you want to design your own games, build apps, or solve complex logic puzzles, the RCHK Block Coding Club is the place to be.

We are looking for Year 7s and 8s to bring their best ideas to the table. 

If you've ever looked at a program and thought, "I could make this better," this is your chance to prove it.

 The Details

• When: Every Thursday Lunchtime | 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

• Dates: March 19th – May 28th

• Where: Room S212

• Who: Targeting Year 7 & 8 

 Why Join?

Don't just scroll through the digital world—learn how to control it. You’ll pick up new skills, experiment with new ways to innovate, and hang out with a crew that actually gets excited about "what happens if I change this line of code?"

Registration Deadline: March 15th

Join

Please contact Aaron at Aaron ZHAO or Max if any questions.

Our IB Career-related Programme partner institute World Academy of Sports is offering this truly unique opportunity for our student leaders to experience the 2026 Asian Games in Japan first-hand.

The Games Experience Programme (GEP), delivered jointly by the World Academy of Sport (WAoS) and Shigakkan University, is a four-day international sport leadership immersion taking place in Nagoya, Japan from 29 September – 2 October 2026.

This is not simply a study tour. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to engage directly with a real-world global sporting event — to observe elite athletes in preparation and competition, gain behind-the-scenes insight into event operations, and participate in expert-led masterclasses delivered by international sport leaders.

The GEP is designed to support the development of IB students in Year 10, 11, and 12 students who are interested in sport, leadership, global engagement, and event management.

Through the GEP, students will:

• Experience the Asian Games environment first-hand in Japan
• Develop leadership and future-ready competencies aligned with IB learner attributes
• Engage in experiential, applied learning suitable for CAS and CP core reflection
• Explore international pathways in sport management and event operations
• Collaborate cross-culturally with peers from across Asia-Pacific and beyond
• Receive a joint Shigakkan University – WAoS Certificate of Participation

Hosted at Shigakkan University — an institution with roots dating back to 1905 and a strong philosophy of holistic wellness and global citizenship — the programme integrates academic insight with authentic exposure to one of the world’s largest multi-sport events.

The GEP is designed as a global leadership credential and portfolio-enhancing experience for high-potential IB students seeking meaningful international engagement. 

Please find the brochure for your reference, with full details available at www.istudy.sport/gep2026 

Expressions of Interest are now open. Early bird packages with 10% discount are available until 29 May 2026. 

If you are interested in signing up for this trip, please contact our IBCP Coordinator Ms. Wilma Shen at shenw1@rchk.edu.hk. 

ESF ART EXHIBITION - ‘TOMORROW’

The theme of the show this year is ’Tomorrow.’

This is a unique word in language, as it describes something that can never exist. With the dawning of each new day, tomorrow moves away from us again. It is a word that represents a future state, something to look ahead to, to wonder about and to stimulate our dreams. 

In this exhibition, we are looking for students to imagine the future. It could be their own, it could be the future of our planet, or it could be a glimpse into the world of science fiction: what will technology look like in hundreds of years? How will we live? What will we be doing?

The only pre-requisite is the pieces should not be about the here and now. We are looking for the students to look ahead to the future, to think about what comes next. To think about tomorrow.

Deadline for Artwork: Monday May 4th - 3:20pm

Where to Submit: The artworks should be submitted to either Ms P, Mr Gadbury (Primary Art Rooms or Mr Deakin (Room 411 - secondary)

Details: RC is permitted to showcase only 16 artworks. The Visual Art department will select artworks which represent all year groups and are deemed to represent the theme of ‘tomorrow’, if more than 16 artworks are submitted.

Event Details:

• Art Exhibition Period: June 17 to 21 (Free admission, open to the public)

• Theme: Tomorrow

• Time: 10 AM – 7 PM (Daily), 10 AM - 4 PM (June 21)

• Venue: Exhibition Hall, 1/F, Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall (5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong)

• Grand Opening Event: June 16

Good luck!

From Monday, 19th January until after the Easter holiday, there are no available theatre spaces to book at lunchtimes for projects outside of the Theatre curriculum. The Theatre Studio is being used every day for Idol rehearsals, and so the BBT is reserved for curriculum rehearsals only. If you wish to book the BBT for rehearsals for your Theatre work, please email houghl2@rchk.edu.hk. 

Apologies for the inconvenience! 

External Competition: Young Geographer of the Year Awards 2026

Launch Announcement of the 6th Hong Kong Young Geographer of the Year Awards

Open to primary & secondary students in Hong Kong

Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026

The RGS-HK is excited to launch the 2025-2026 Hong Kong Young Geographer of the Year competition – also known as YGOTY (http://www.ygoty.hk/)

We would like to encourage our Members and their family members, relatives and friends to participate in the competition. If you know any likely applicants, please encourage them to submit entries digitally via this form. The link can also be found on ygoty.hk

Since its first launch 6 years ago, the competition has reached thousands of students, from numerous local and international schools - across ages 6 to 23. Each year, about 25 winners receive prizes including financial prizes, Ocean Park tickets, membership to the RGS-HK, and their photos being exhibited through the Royal Geographical Society - amongst others.

Our judges are an international panel; include renowned architects and esteemed photographers; are recognised by awards and publications; and feature stellar pedigrees.
During the prize-giving ceremony this year, the students (and their parents) shared with us how excited they were to have won their awards, and to impress these experts. All the winning entries are viewable on the website.

This year, the competition’s format remains the same: a visual (photograph, map, sketch or infographic, collage) accompanied by a brief written explanation that demonstrates knowledge and application of geographical concepts that connect to the competition’s themes.


Each student can enter one submission for each of the following themes:

• Nature: the uniqueness of the natural environment and species of Hong Kong

• People & Culture: the character of Hong Kong people & their ideas, customs or behaviour

• Urbanscape: the unique signatures of Hong Kong's built environment

• Critical Eye: the socio-economic or environmental issues that matter in Hong Kong 

The winning entries are going to be displayed in a Hong Kong Young Geographer of the Year exhibition and there is going be a prize giving ceremony for the winners open to Members, with the awards comprising financial prizes and RGS-HK student benefits.

If you have any enquiries, please send an email to education@rgshk.org.hk for more information. 

Note: This is an external competition.

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Dear parents and guardians,

With Season 1 now drawing to a close we are excited to announce that Season 2 is about to begin.

The sports on offer are basketball, tag rugby and cross-country. Inter-school competitions are planned for each sport and offer a fantastic opportunity for students to test their skills, both individually and as a team, against others.  

Trials will be held as there is a limitation on the number of students that can be part of each team, due to venue size and staffing. The tryouts will take place during the week of December 1 with those selected invited to start training the week beginning 12 January.  

Please speak to your child before signing them up for a tryout to make sure that they understand the commitment required if they are selected for a team. Please note that signing up for a tryout does not mean that your child has been accepted into a team for the whole season.  

After all trials have been completed parents will be notified via email to let them know whether or not their child has been successful in securing a place on their chosen team/s.  If they have been successful, further permission for the season will be required before the first training session.   

Season 2 (12 January – 20 March)

Tag Rugby

Mixed team (girls and boys) – Trial on Tuesday, 2 December on the MPP from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. 

Please meet outside the uniform shop. Students will be dismissed from the uniform shop after training. 

Cross-Country

Mixed team (girls and boys) – Trial on Wednesday, 3 December from 3:15pm to 4:15pm at the promenade. Students are to meet in front of the PAC at 3:15pm and will be dismissed from there at 4:15pm. 

For students born before 1 August, 2015 they will need to be able to run 2km in less than 14 minutes and for students born on or after 1 August, 2015 they will need to be able to run 3km in under 20 minutes to be considered for the team. 

We suggest having a practice run before the try outs to see if your child is able to achieve this. There is a morning Run Club in the secondary gym every Tuesday morning from 7:50am to 8:15am which is open to everyone in Y3-6. Your child is welcome to attend this practice.  

Basketball

Mixed team (girls and boys)  - Trial on Thursday, 4 December in the Secondary Gym from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. 

Please note the arrangements for Season 2 basketball as a follow on from Season 1 pre-season:

Season 1 Trialists/Squad members: Invited to Season 2 trial on a case by case basis via email on Friday, 21 November;

New Trialists (Non Season 1 Trialists/Squad members): Please sign up on the Season 2 Google Form attached below.

Students are to meet inside the primary gym at 3:15pm and they will be dismissed from the secondary gym at 4:15pm.

If selected training will be on the same day and time as trials.  

Please sign up for season 2 tryouts here. The deadline for sign up is Wednesday, 26 November.

No acknowledgement will be given of submission or reminders sent by the school in the lead up to trials. It will be your responsibility to ensure that your child arrives at their chosen trial/s with the correct equipment and on time.

As always, all important information can be found on Primary Black Kites.

Thank you for your continued support of the programme.

Kindest regards,

Mr Smart 

Head of Primary PE and Sport

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Dear Year 9 parents and students,

Ready for a life-changing learning experience? The Limitless Programme for Year 9 students is now accepting applications! This exclusive six-week journey takes Year 9 students from various ESF schools to the Australian Outback to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork. 

To learn more, sign up for a powerful information session and hear from last year's students and parents.

• In-person session: 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 11 at ESF Centre

• Webinar: 5:00 - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 16 via Zoom

Comprehensive information about the programme is on the Limitless website. 

Applications for Limitless are open until 29 September, 5pm. Click here to enrol for Limitless.

For questions about Limitless, please contact limitless@esfcentre.edu.hk. 

Regards,

RCHK Communications

Attachment: Limitless Programme Poster