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At our final assembly of the year, we farewelled staff and student leavers and celebrated the contributions they’ve made to our community. We also acknowledged our Year 6 students, even though the weather disrupted our planned fanfare! Our Term 3 ECAs closed the year with sewing crafts, drawing, rock band, and some impressive magic tricks, from rabbits appearing to rings changing colour before our eyes. A lively way to finish the year together.
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What an egg-cellent finale! To wrap up our science unit, our innovative Year 4 students put Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, gravity, and simple machines to the ultimate test.
Armed with everyday materials, students designed and engineered creative prototypes to shield a raw egg from a dramatic second-floor drop. Laughter and anticipation filled the air as gravity pulled each creation toward the ground.
Through this hands-on challenge, our young scientists didn't just learn about force and impact absorption—they lived it. It was a brilliant showcase of teamwork, problem-solving, and resilient thinking!
What a buzz in Year 4! Over the past term, we became entrepreneurs and have been hard at work developing unique business ideas, from delicious baked goodies and handmade accessories to original comics and coaching services.
It all culminated at our spectacular Trade Show, which transformed The Centre into a bustling business fair. Stepping into the shoes of "Shark Tank" contestants, we confidently pitched our companies to parents and Year 3 investors. Armed with budgets of $10,000 and $1,000 respectively, the crowd backed their favorite ventures. It was incredible to see such creativity and teamwork come to life!
An absolute masterclass in creative expression! 🎭✨
Our Year 5 students treated us to a spectacular morning showcasing their learning from the How We Express Ourselves unit. From a high-energy dramatic walking warm-up to an incredible "human gallery" where students wore custom-designed T-shirts featuring their own paintings on the front and bilingual graphic novels on the back; the creativity was off the charts! 🎨
The audience was also treated to a brilliant original song entirely written by the students, featuring movement beautifully choreographed by two of our own class members and performed by all 60 children together. We also enjoyed highly entertaining sock puppet shows, using unique characters that the children designed and created themselves! We even had parents join in the fun with a spirited Readers’ Theatre, proving that a passion for reading and storytelling is truly contagious. 🧦🎶📚
A massive thank you to Mr. Paul McCracken from Island School for his inspiring workshops, and to the brilliant Year 10 Island School students who performed two custom-written plays just for us. This event beautifully highlights the immense creativity of our students and the Year 5 team, alongside the incredible power of collaborating with our partner school. This is exactly what an ESF education is all about! 🌐❤️
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On Tuesday morning we welcomed back several ex‑Glenealy students—along with some of their new friends from Island School Year 10—for a special performance for our Year 5 and 6 students. They presented two original plays: one exploring resilience, and another sharing the highs and challenges of starting high school and making new friends. Our students were captivated, inspired, and full of questions afterwards. What a wonderful way to learn from those who once stood exactly where they are now.
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A moment of immense pride for our Year 6 artists! 🌟
Last night, we were thrilled to see seven of our students' masterpieces exhibited at the ESF Art Exhibition. Seeing their work presented in a professional gallery setting, alongside such an extraordinary caliber of creativity from across the ESF community, was a truly inspiring experience.
The quality of work across all ESF schools was breathtaking, reflecting a shared commitment to deep inquiry, technical skill, and bold expression. A huge congratulations to our Year 6 risk-takers for their dedication, hard work, and the unique voice they brought to this exhibition. We are so proud to see your creative journeys reaching such a wide and appreciative audience! 🎨✨
The Exhibition is open to the public and runs until Sunday 21st June - don't miss it!
Here are the 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)
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Wow! What a spectacular explosion of song, dance, and music our Year 1 and 2 students shared with us at the Performing Arts Show. It was absolute magic to see the joy on their faces as they shared their learning with everyone.
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Great art sparks great conversations 🎨
Captured here are two of our young artists sharing a moment of profound creative reflection, inspired by the expressive ink works of Ma Defan and our Year 5 students
Last week, Glenealy School welcomed 60+ students from 6 ESF Primary Schools for the inaugural ESF Primary Maths Dash - and the energy was absolutely incredible!
Collaborating with peers from across ESF, our learners demonstrated incredible agency, resilience, and flexibility. They debated their solution paths, embraced mistakes as learning opportunities, and showed exactly what Jo Boaler’s "Mathematical Mindsets" look like in action.
A massive thank you to our dedicated team for fostering this love of inquiry. Seeing our students' collaborative spirit and joy for deep problem-solving was a proud moment for our entire community.
Well done to SJS who were our overall winners. Glenealy School finished in second. Congradulations to all of our ESF Mathematicians on a great day!