“Mother’s Choice is a local charity serving the many children without families and pregnant teenagers in Hong Kong.”

On behalf of the Mothers Choice group at RCHK we are excited to announce a Free Dress day on the 27th of February, this free dress day combines the theme of love for the month along with the Mothers Choice message.

You can come to school wearing pink, red or white and make a minimum donation of $10 to your advisors. Spread the message of Love and Acceptance, and join in!

Hi all! We are Natalie and Leanne, current Y13 students who have just completed our veterinary medicine application cycle in the UK and HK. We would be hosting a 3-session workshop for Y11-12 students interested in applying for veterinary medicine for University or other relevant animal science fields.

Our workshop would consist of an introductory session, a mock veterinary interview session (MMI + Group Activity), and a debrief/feedback session afterwards. All sessions will commence in a span of 2 weeks, and no prior preparation is required.
- The MMI and Group Activity would be conducted with similar interview question styles from RVC, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Surrey, and Liverpool.

Through this workshop, you can get a better understanding of the veterinary application process in the UK and HK, personal statement tips, and interview experience. Most importantly, what you can do now to ensure that you are what applicant universities are looking for!

We would only be able to accommodate 10 students for this workshop, and priority would be given to Y12 applicants and/or those with a high commitment to the subject. Deadline for the interest form is 23/2, hope to see you at our workshop!

Please sign up here!

We are thrilled to announce that the signups for RCHK’s first debate tournament are now open! The RCHK PEE (Provocative, Explorative, Enlightening) Debate Cup is an annual debate competition aiming to expand YOUR interests, knowledge and networks. We are now seeking keen students, scholars, debaters, and MUN students to participate in groups of 1-3!

 Previous experience or qualifications in debate are not required, however we are expecting commitment to the event in preparation of motions (topics) and speeches. This year’s prime theme is “Future of Growth”; motions will be based on green technology, the idea of maturity/ growth, and more.

Please note that all motions given will be assigned based on year level and if any students have previous experiences, and all debaters will only debate those in their own age category (Seniors being Y9-10, and Juniors being Y7-8).

Event Date: 2:00-4:30pm on March 6th, 2026

Contact Annabelle Wong (wongm53@rchk.edu.hk), Caia Tam (tamc15@rchk.edu.hk), or Ritsika Chotwani (chotwr2@rchk.edu.hk) if you have any questions or concerns.

Team Requirements: Your team only needs to consist of at least one member, however you must still do all three speeches, which is why it is recommended for you to have three members in your team.

 The form for signups can be found here:
 https://forms.gle/sE2FxFNXQQBN1QJYA. 

The deadline for sign-ups is on Saturday February 24th, 7pm, however we will unfortunately only be able to accept the first 16 teams who sign up! Hope to see you soon!

Actually, there is. We’ll show you. But more importantly, we’ll find it together.

If you’ve ever looked at a maths problem and felt that spark of curiosity—or if you just love the "Aha!" moment when a tricky puzzle finally clicks—you’ve found your people. 

Welcome to the Maths Olympiad Club, a brand-new space where curiosity counts more than being "fast," and where every question is a new adventure.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Share the Magic: At the start of each session, we will be sharing a favourite brain-teaser or a beautiful problem. It's like a show-and-tell for your brain!

• Better Together: You won’t be stuck at a desk alone. We work in small, friendly groups to chat through ideas, try different paths, and celebrate every breakthrough.

• Grow Your Confidence: Once a month, we’ll host a "Low-Stress Mock" session. Think of it as a cosy rehearsal to help you feel calm, capable, and ready for the real deal.

• A New Home for Thinkers: Whether you’re a maths pro or just someone who loves a good challenge, you are so welcome here.

   

 JOIN THE RANK by completing this form. 

 The Details:

• Who: Year 7 to Year 10 (The future legends of logic).

• When: Every Wednesday @ Lunch (1:15 – 1:45 PM).

• Kick-off: February 25th.

• Where: Room 212.

Questions? Reach out to Kris Kwong at kwongk8@rchk.edu.hk. and get the inside scoop.

Call for Submissions: Processing the World: Shared Space, Different Realities

What is your reality?

We all live in the same world, attend the same classes, and walk the same hallways. That's the Shared Space. But how you experience that space—the sounds you hear, the colors you see, the thoughts that rush through your mind—is completely unique to you. That's your Different Reality.

This year's art exhibition invites you to explore the fascinating, complex, and often beautiful difference in how neurodivergent brains (like those with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette's, and others) process the world.

What We're Looking For

We want your art to be a window into how your brain works or feels. This is a chance to visualize the invisible. Your artwork could explore:

• Sensory Experience: How does light, sound, texture, or noise feel amplified, confusing, or hyper-focused? How do you create calm from sensory overload?

• Thought Patterns: What does focus look like? What does mind-wandering or hyper-fixation feel like? Can you paint a pattern of complex thinking?

• Communication & Connection: What does it feel like to try and express an idea when the words won't come out right? How do you connect with others when your social rules are different?

• Identity & Masking: How do you show up in the shared space (the school, the public) versus how you feel inside? What does it feel like to be authentic?

Your Challenge

Use any medium—drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, digital art—to translate your unique reality into a visual language. Show us the beauty, the challenge, the strength, or the distinct logic of a neurodivergent mind.

Let your art show others what it truly means to be processing the world through your unique lens. We look forward to seeing the different realities you create!

• Artist Statement: A short piece of text (minimum 50 words, maximum 150 words) that explains:

  • What your special interest is.

  • How this art piece captures processing the world.

  • What technical/artistic choices you made to represent your unique perspective.

Call for Photography Submissions: The Focus You Feel

What is a "Special Interest?"

Every single person has things they like, but for some of us, that interest becomes something more—a special interest. This is the subject you can dive into for hours, the detail you notice that everyone else misses, the topic that brings clarity and intense focus to the world. For many who are neurodivergent (like those with Autism or ADHD), these special interests aren't just hobbies; they are vital ways the brain connects, processes, and makes sense of the world.

The Focus You Feel: Translating Interest into Light

This exhibition challenges you to use the lens of your camera to capture your special interest. Photography is about focusing the world into a single frame, and we want to see what happens when you combine the intense focus of your mind with the physical focus of a lens.

• How does your special interest feel? Is it calming, chaotic, thrilling, or highly detailed?

• What does your unique perspective reveal about your chosen subject—whether it's historical fashion, the intricate engineering of a bicycle, patterns in nature, or the movement of a pet?

We are looking for powerful photographs that demonstrate the depth and precision that your focused interest brings to your vision. Don't just show us the subject; show us the feeling of hyper-focus itself.

Submission Challenge

Use your camera to translate your deepest interest into light and shadow. Show us your world, seen through your own, intensely focused lens.

Photography Submission Guidelines

Please read all guidelines carefully. Submissions that do not meet these technical requirements may not be accepted.

1. Eligibility & Theme

• Who Can Submit: All current secondary school students and staff are eligible.

• Theme: The Focus You Feel: Translating Interest into Light. All submitted photos must directly reflect the student's and/or staff’s personal special interest as it connects to their unique way of processing the world.

2. Submission Limits

• Maximum Submissions: Each student may submit a maximum of three (3) photographs.

• Note: Submitting fewer, but higher-quality, images is strongly encouraged.

3. Technical Requirements

4. Required Accompanying Text

Each submission must be accompanied by a written statement. This helps the judges understand the connection between your photo and the theme.

• Artist Statement: A short piece of text (minimum 50 words, maximum 150 words) that explains:

  • What your special interest is.

  • How this photograph captures the 'focus' or 'feeling' of that interest.

  • What technical choices you made (lighting, depth of field, framing) to represent your unique perspective.

Teaching senior citizens to paint/draw!

Are you interested in art? Heart2Heart is hosting ~10 art lessons for the elderly at the Sham Shui Po District Elderly Community Centre on Tuesdays, Fridays (after school), and Saturdays (please see Google Form for details on the exact dates of these sessions)

As a final project (after these sessions), we will be designing and painting a mural at the Elderly Center that is made with the citizens there.

We need volunteers to help us during these sessions by supporting the elderly during the art lessons (e.g., answering any questions they may have) and assisting with painting the final mural. You will get to be the teachers!

Volunteers will be awarded a Service Major or CAS Long term for attending all of the sessions.

All of the senior citizens participating are very friendly and are passionate to learn!

If this sounds like fun to you, please fill out the Google form with your information. We hope to see you there! Y9/10s have a chance of continuining this as a Legacy Project in the future.

Google form link: https://forms.gle/XUoh9XCJAerVmNBx8

Requirements: must be fluent in Cantonese

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at zhaot1@rchk.edu.hk (Terence) or yenp2@rchk.edu.hk (Isabelle)

The Kids4Kids Empowered Futures Exchange is an interactive event aimed at empowering teenagers to take ownership of their futures. Through career-focused workshops and sharings, participants will have the opportunity to engage with professionals from various industries, gaining insights into their passions and discovering new interests.

(Have a look at the attachment for more information, sign up and contact details)

Dear Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 Students,

Please join us on Thursday, 26 February @7pm for a special online session with Mr. Luke Simmons, Senior Liaison & Recruitment Officer at University College London. Mr. Simmons will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to UCL
- Student Life in London and the UK
- Personal Statements

Event Details:

• Date: 26 February 2026
• Time: 7-8PM
• Online (Link will be shared later)
• Deadline to sign-up: 24 February

SIGN UP HERE AND WE'LL SEND YOU THE ZOOM LINK

We are thrilled to announce that the signups for RCHK’s first debate tournament are now open! The RCHK PEE (Provocative, Explorative, Enlightening) Debate Cup is an annual debate competition aiming to expand YOUR interests, knowledge and networks. We are now seeking keen students, scholars, debaters, and MUN students to participate in groups of 1-3!

Previous experience or qualifications in debate are not required, however we are expecting commitment to the event in preparation of motions (topics) and speeches. This year’s prime theme is “Future of Growth”; motions will be based on green technology, the idea of maturity/ growth, and more.

Please note that all motions given will be assigned based on year level and if any students have previous experiences, and all debaters will only debate those in their own age category (Seniors being y9-10, and Juniors being y7-8).

Event Date: 2:00-4:30pm on March 20th, 2026

Contact us at wongm53@rchk.edu.hk, tamc15@rchk.edu.hk, or chotwr2@rchk.edu.hk if you have any questions or concerns.

Team Requirements: Your team only needs to consist of at least one member, however you must still do all three speeches, which is why it is recommended for you to have three members in your team.

The deadline for sign-ups is on Saturday February 24th, 7pm, however we will unfortunately only be able to accept the first 16 teams who sign up! Hope to see you soon!

St Anne’s College, University of Oxford Hong Kong Summer School will be returning this year!

It takes place during the week of 20th July 2026 and will be held at Diocesan Boys' School 

The programme is aimed at enthusiastic and ambitious 15, 16 and 17-year-olds who are interested in experiencing subjects taught at Oxford University and who would like to work directly with Oxford academics.

Students can also participate in St Anne’s ‘Oxford Explained’ programme, which includes information about how the University works and the admissions process.

If you would like to register your interest in the summer school, please use this link

The World Scholar’s Cup is a collaborative academic competition, where students compete with each other in teams of 3. Participants will partake in 4 academic events using knowledge from the syllabus each season, this year’s theme being “Are We There Yet?”

Explore this year’s guiding questions and syllabus here: https://themes.scholarscup.org/#/themes/2026/guidingquestions 

This year, the competition will be held on March 14-15, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday). This is a 2-day long competition consisting of team debates, collaborative writing, scholar’s challenge and a scholar’s bowl. It is a great opportunity to have a face off with students from other schools and win an Alpaca stuffed toy along the way! 

If you are interested, you need to form a team of 3 from a similar age group. The competition fee will be $1,000 per person. Complete the google form by February 27 if you are interested. https://forms.gle/5vzz1SMksHDyTkC77 

Please contact Ms Lau at lauh26@rchk.edu.hk or find her in S202 if you are interested. 

Are you passionate about mathematics? Do you find joy in helping others succeed? Are you looking for a SA / CAS Service long-term opportunity that doesn't require extensive expertise? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!
 
The Maths Mentoring Club is now recruiting for the second half of the year and we’re looking for students from Y10-13. As a mentor, you'll have the chance to guide and mentor students, providing them with valuable support and guidance. This is an enriching experience for everyone involved and we’ve received a multitude of grateful comments.
 
Don't worry if you don't consider yourself the best at math. The Maths Mentoring Club offers abundant resources/guidance to ensure your abilities as a mentor. Sessions take place every Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:15-4:15 and we do expect you to have sufficient abilities to effectively communicate and collaborate with younger students. 
 
To sign up to be part of such a rewarding and purposeful after-school activity, please sign up using this form. 
 
If you have any questions regarding being a mentor, you can email the Maths Mentoring Club at mathmentoringclub@rchk.edu.hk for further assistance.

Dear RCHK Students,

Renaissance College’s revived mahjong club is now accepting member signups. If you are between Year 9-12, complete the Google form here to join the club and experience a piece of authentic Chinese culture!

Club Activities:

• Teaching and playing the game of Hong Kong Style Mahjong

• Classes on the basics of mahjong and easy strategies for novices

• Advanced strategies for the more experienced members

• On-hand mahjong games to sharpen your skills

Club Details:

• Weekly Activities, Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30 pm

•  At Mr Leo Chan’s Room (Room 114 - Chinese Hub)

Target Audience:

• Year 9-12 Students interested in exposing themselves to Mahjong

• No experience necessary. Beginners are very welcome and encouraged to join!

• Lessons will mostly be taught in the primary mahjong language of Chinese, but for those who do not speak Chinese, an English translation will be provided, so don’t shy away if you can’t understand Chinese!

If you are interested in signing up, please fill out the form above by February 15th, 2026.

The first club activity will be held on the first Wednesday back from LNY (February 25th, 2026).

If you have any questions, feel free to email leet64@rchk.edu.hk or choyt5@rchk.edu.hk. 

We hope to see you there!

Campfire HK is an exciting 2-day game jam + hackathon for middle & high school students across Hong Kong, with amazing prizes and suitable for complete beginners. Join over 150 creative minds in a unique adventure filled with innovation, collaboration, and exploration!

Campfire is sponsored by Nex, the start-up behind the famous Nex Playground console, as well as Kepler Interactive, publisher of 2025 Game Of The Year “Clair Obscur”.

Event Highlights:

• When: Saturday & Sunday, 28/2-1/3, 2026

  • Day 1: 10:00-19:00 | Day 2: 10:00-16:00

• Where: Kwun Tong The Well

• What to Expect:

  • Free workshops on game engines (Unity, Godot, etc), pixel art, and game design by students and industry leaders.

  • Form teams with friends (or make new friends) to build a playable game from scratch

  • Get mentorship from local game devs and industry pros to polish your gameplay

  • Lots of fun, free food and amazing prizes!

Why Attend?

• Go from an idea to a published game in just 2 days

• Learn and grow in a fun, supportive environment

• Meet fellow coders and artist who share your passion

Eligibility:
Open to middle & high school students in Hong Kong with any level of experience in STEM. No prior knowledge required - just bring your enthusiasm! We can provide certificate if requested.

Registration:
Spots are limited! Register now at our website by the 26th of Feb 2026.

Visit our website (campfire.hk) for more details.

Don't hesitate to email us at hong-kong@campfire.hackclub.com for any questions or queries!

Let’s ignite the campfire together :)

Dear RCHK Students,

Renaissance College’s revived mahjong club is now accepting member signups. If you are between Year 9-12, complete the Google form here to join the club and experience a piece of authentic Chinese culture!

Club Activities:

• Teaching and playing the game of Hong Kong Style Mahjong

• Classes on the basics of mahjong and easy strategies for novices

• Advanced strategies for the more experienced members

• On-hand mahjong games to sharpen your skills

Club Details:

• Weekly Activities, Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30 pm

•  At Mr Leo Chan’s Room (Room 114 - Chinese Hub)

Target Audience:

• Year 9-12 Students interested in exposing themselves to Mahjong

• No experience necessary. Beginners are very welcome and encouraged to join!

• Lessons will mostly be taught in the primary mahjong language of Chinese, but for those who do not speak Chinese, an English translation will be provided, so don’t shy away if you can’t understand Chinese!

If you are interested in signing up, please fill out the form above by February 15th, 2026.

The first club activity will be held on the first Wednesday back from LNY (February 25th, 2026).

If you have any questions, feel free to email leet64@rchk.edu.hk or choyt5@rchk.edu.hk. 

We hope to see you there!

Greetings from TEDxRCHK Youth! 

We have returned for a third event, and our aim, as always, is to provide everyone with a global platform to share knowledge and perspectives with passion through presentations and short talks. We want your ideas to be channelled openly because "Ideas Change Everything". 

Our speaker line-up this year includes a group of courageous and talented student speakers from RCHK, along with two guest speakers: Audrey Chow (IG: @itsaudreychow — content creator and finder of CHOW MEDIA) and Saanvi Shukla (university student at HKUST). 

Please check our Instagram page (@tedxrchkyouth) for our speaker reveal posts, including their biography and their talk topic.

Here is the link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEQ0YATNyvUSwtELgbC7j8pTxmBcQGGIlhb81u3Mrnyb375Q/viewform?usp=dialog

If you're interested in attending to our TEDx event and want to walk away learning a thing or two, please fill out this form to secure your spot, as spaces are limited and come in a first come, first serve basis. 

A confirmation email of your attendance and further details will be sent to your provided email address after the deadline of this form, please show this upon registration.

Official event details:

Date: Friday, 27th February 2026

Time: 6:00-8:00PM

Venue: Performing Arts Centre (PAC), Renaissance College 

Please note that this event is only for secondary students and their families. Please also be mindful that one form can only represent a maximum of 4 individuals.

Deadline for sign-ups: February 26th @ 8:00PM. 

Feel free to email us if you have any concerns or questions at tedxyouth@rchk.edu.hk and check out our Instagram (@tedxrchkyouth) for updates . 

We hope to see you there!

Best wishes, 

TEDxRCHK Youth Leadership Team
 

RCHK Mural Project: Life at Renaissance! 

We’re bringing a new mural to campus  and we want you to be part of it. The mural’s theme is all about life at RCHK: the little things that make our school what it is. Think vending machine snacks, red elephants, school buses, or any details that capture the RCHK vibe.

The final mural will be a big collage of student artworks, printed on vinyl and displayed on one of our school walls. It’s a great way to show off your creativity and help bring our community together!

How to join:

• Theme: Life at Renaissance

• Medium: any non digital mediums (nothing made on computer or photographs, only artworks painted, drawn etc.) 

• Submit by: 25th February 2026 

• Hand in to: SS11 to Mr Deakin

Are you passionate about badminton and looking to get involved in a dynamic club environment? We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team as:

Players: Join our weekly non-competitive training sections to practice your skills or to hang out with your friends.
Photographer: Capture exciting moments and memories during sessions.
Volunteers: To help with set up before sessions and pack up when a session is over.

If you have a keen eye for photography or a love for the game, we want you! Interested? Sign up by filling in the form below.https://forms.gle/WwNYpoHtjRWj3Td17

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!

What?

If you want to expand your knowledge of sports and try new things, this is for you! We are inviting the Windsurfing Association of Hong Kong, China, to RCHK to provide a talk from a former athlete and experience a custom windsurfing simulator.

When?

@Seminar Room 6F on March 17th from 1:00 - 2:30

Sign Up Here

And feel free to contact tangl2@rchk.edu.hk if you have any questions. Can’t wait to see you there!

If you are a dedicated musician and in HK during the summer, then apply for this fantastic course in Sai Kung, generously funded by the Lina Foundation.

Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy offers talented young musicians from Hong Kong the opportunity to study with renowned international professors in an inspiring environment amidst the scenic natural surroundings of Sai Kung. Participants receive individual one-on-one lessons and take part in chamber music projects.

Academy Key Information

• Date: 15 – 25 July 2026

• Venue: Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung

• Instruments: Guitar / Piano / Horn /
  Violin / Cello /Flute / Harp

• 2-3 students per professor

Student Requirements

• Age between 10 - 20 years old as of 31 December 2026

• Achieved ABRSM Grade 7 or above

• Curiosity in music

• Priority to Hong Kong ID holders

Final Concert

25 July 2026, 11am: Final Concert at Theatre, Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung; followed by Lunch Reception in the Grand Ballroom at WM Hotel, Sai Kung.

Cost

All costs of Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy 2026 will be borne by Lina Foundation.

Deadline 1st March 2026 - please apply through this website: https://www.linafoundation.hk/horizon-in-motion-summer-academy-2026

The week of March 16th to 20th is NEURODIVERSITY WEEK!  

We will be putting together different activities for the week.  More information will become available as we near the date. 

For now::  

Call for Submissions: Processing the World: Shared Space, Different Realities

What is your reality?

We all live in the same world, attend the same classes, and walk the same hallways. That's the Shared Space. But how you experience that space—the sounds you hear, the colors you see, the thoughts that rush through your mind—is completely unique to you. That's your Different Reality.

This year's art exhibition invites you to explore the fascinating, complex, and often beautiful difference in how neurodivergent brains (like those with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette's, and others) process the world.

What We're Looking For

We want your art to be a window into how your brain works or feels. This is a chance to visualize the invisible. Your artwork could explore:

• Sensory Experience: How does light, sound, texture, or noise feel amplified, confusing, or hyper-focused? How do you create calm from sensory overload?

• Thought Patterns: What does focus look like? What does mind-wandering or hyper-fixation feel like? Can you paint a pattern of complex thinking?

• Communication & Connection: What does it feel like to try and express an idea when the words won't come out right? How do you connect with others when your social rules are different?

• Identity & Masking: How do you show up in the shared space (the school, the public) versus how you feel inside? What does it feel like to be authentic?

Your Challenge

Use any medium—drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, digital art—to translate your unique reality into a visual language. Show us the beauty, the challenge, the strength, or the distinct logic of a neurodivergent mind.

Let your art show others what it truly means to be processing the world through your unique lens. We look forward to seeing the different realities you create!

• Artist Statement: A short piece of text (minimum 50 words, maximum 150 words) that explains:

  • What your special interest is.

  • How this art piece captures processing the world.

  • What technical/artistic choices you made to represent your unique perspective.

Call for Photography Submissions: The Focus You Feel

What is a "Special Interest?"

Every single person has things they like, but for some of us, that interest becomes something more—a special interest. This is the subject you can dive into for hours, the detail you notice that everyone else misses, the topic that brings clarity and intense focus to the world. For many who are neurodivergent (like those with Autism or ADHD), these special interests aren't just hobbies; they are vital ways the brain connects, processes, and makes sense of the world.

The Focus You Feel: Translating Interest into Light

This exhibition challenges you to use the lens of your camera to capture your special interest. Photography is about focusing the world into a single frame, and we want to see what happens when you combine the intense focus of your mind with the physical focus of a lens.

• How does your special interest feel? Is it calming, chaotic, thrilling, or highly detailed?

• What does your unique perspective reveal about your chosen subject—whether it's historical fashion, the intricate engineering of a bicycle, patterns in nature, or the movement of a pet?

We are looking for powerful photographs that demonstrate the depth and precision that your focused interest brings to your vision. Don't just show us the subject; show us the feeling of hyper-focus itself.

Submission Challenge

Use your camera to translate your deepest interest into light and shadow. Show us your world, seen through your own, intensely focused lens.

Photography Submission Guidelines

Please read all guidelines carefully. Submissions that do not meet these technical requirements may not be accepted.

1. Eligibility & Theme

• Who Can Submit: All current secondary school students and staff are eligible.

• Theme: The Focus You Feel: Translating Interest into Light. All submitted photos must directly reflect the student's and/or staff’s personal special interest as it connects to their unique way of processing the world.

2. Submission Limits

• Maximum Submissions: Each student may submit a maximum of three (3) photographs.

• Note: Submitting fewer, but higher-quality, images is strongly encouraged.

3. Technical Requirements

4. Required Accompanying Text

Each submission must be accompanied by a written statement. This helps the judges understand the connection between your photo and the theme.

• Artist Statement: A short piece of text (minimum 50 words, maximum 150 words) that explains:

  • What your special interest is.

  • How this photograph captures the 'focus' or 'feeling' of that interest.

  • What technical choices you made (lighting, depth of field, framing) to represent your unique perspective.

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

Friday, 3 October 2025

Dear parents and guardians,

Thank you for attending the Year 11 Options Evening. We are committed to supporting our students as they navigate their post-16 subject choices. To assist you in guiding your child through this important process as well, we have attached the presentation slides from the event here. You may also view our prospectuses by clicking on the IBDP and IBCP tabs on our website. 

Yours sincerely,

Jess Davey-Peel

Vice Principal, IBDP Coordinator

cc: Year 11 students

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