At the start of the new semester, Harrow Hengqin has paved the way for students towards a future of technology and innovation with its unique ceremonial legacies and innovative activities.
Teacher Training Day
Focusing on Students, Inspiring the Future
At the beginning of the new term, all staff at Harrow Hengqin gathered for an in-depth training session. This not only set the stage for the term’s plans but also reiterated the importance of safeguarding policies. Subject leaders provided a detailed overview of the key focus areas for the term, laying a solid foundation for the enhancement of teaching quality.
Head Master Luke Bartlett quoted Dylan William during the training: “Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better.” This quote not only inspired every teacher present but also highlighted the school’s commitment to the sustainable development of its staff. This semester, our school will strengthen teacher training to ensure that every educator remains adaptable and flexible in this rapidly changing world.
Hat and Awards Ceremony
Heritage and Honour
In the new semester, Harrow Hengqin welcomed a new cohort of students. During the solemn Hat Ceremony, Head Master Luke Bartlett personally placed the Harrow hat on the new students, marking their official induction as “Harrovians.” This tradition is not only a celebration of the essence of Harrow’s education but also a heartfelt wish for the students’ future academic journeys. Becoming a “Harrovian” means embracing values such as Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship, which will guide students in every aspect of their classroom learning, life, and campus activities, leading each of them towards a future of excellence.
At the whole-school assembly, our school also recognised outstanding students from the previous term. The awards covered multiple areas including languages, STEAM, arts, music, and sport, with the aim of encouraging students to continue striving for excellence and achieve even greater honours in the new semester.
Digital Week
A Celebration of Technology and Creativity
At the start of this semester, Harrow Hengqin successfully held its Digital Week, engaging both Lower School and Upper School students in a series of exciting activities. These events not only enhanced students’ digital literacy but also fostered their creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills – all of which are essential competencies in the increasingly digital world of the future.
In the Lower School, students dove into interactive typing challenges on iPads and in the Computer Suite. These exercises boosted their typing speed and accuracy while introducing crucial lessons in online safety.
Meanwhile, Upper School students experienced the exciting world of artificial intelligence firsthand. They had the opportunity to train AI systems by using their own examples to recognize images, sounds, and movements. This hands-on approach demystified the complexities of machine learning and sparked critical thinking.
Beyond these core activities, Digital Week featured a variety of creative challenges. From generating AI-created images to digitally exploring art through Google Arts & Culture and experimenting with music in Chrome Music Lab, every activity was designed to inspire innovation and curiosity.
Cam Honey, Digital Strategy Lead, said, “Digital Week not only enriched our students’ technical expertise but also reinforced our commitment to preparing them for a future where technology and learning go hand in hand. I extend my thanks to our dedicated staff for making Digital Week a truly transformative experience. Let us look forward to the students of Harrow Hengqin riding the waves of technology, navigating towards success, and creating their own brilliant future.”
