Family Festival and Spring Fair: SISHK Opens its Doors for a Whole-school Celebration

Andrew Douglas and students

On 26th January, Singapore International School (Hong Kong) threw open its doors for its very first Family Festival and Spring Fair. The event was a celebration of our achievements and of the theme of “Hope”, showing how the school helps students to achieve their dreams for the future, whether academically, as a performer, in the sports or the arts. Every part of the school community, from our PY youngsters to DP students and even alumni, was involved while teachers were on hand to mingle with parents at the department displays in the secondary Sports Hall. Entertainment ranged from concerts and free pop-up performances and lion dances to informative Admissions talks, a pair of enormous bouncing castles, student-led games stalls, school tours, art exhibitions and the marketplace of the PTA bazaar. And of course, there was plenty of delicious food! Below, students from one class, P6 Resilience, talk about the highlights of the day.

Adele Lau, P6 Resilience

This year, the school had organised a new event, the “Family Festival”. It was new to the school, and a combination of the Christmas Fair and Open House. As a prefect, I was tasked to conduct a school tour. It would only take 30 minutes, and I thought, “Why not?” so I gladly took up the role. On the day itself, I reached school before my shift. I explored the stalls, the plaza fully packed, although it was only 11 am. I headed up to the Secondary Gymnasium, and met up with my friends. The gymnasium had many stalls, each displaying the work done by students. There were many interactive stalls, where I could build something out of Lego, or give volleyball a shot.

Soon, the time came for my shift. I headed to the orientation square, which I was supposed to find my teachers. But in their place was a HUGE bouncy castle. I was astonished by its size, and a bit confused, not knowing where to go. I then spotted my teachers in a room next to the Orientation Square and quickly got ready for my tour. It was a new experience for me to conduct a school tour. I met a family, and brought them around the school, answering their questions to the best of my ability. I introduced then to the facilities in the school, and gave them as much information as I could.  Conducting a school tour left me satisfied. I was never enthusiastic about talking to people, especially strangers, but the shyness inside me had disappeared by the time the school tour ended. As I had to leave for an appointment, I said my goodbyes, and made my way out. I wriggled through the buzzing plaza, grabbed some lunch, and made my way home.

Duncan Wong P6 Resilience (19)

We were expecting another Open House this year, but instead, we were introduced to our first ever “Family Festival”. There were so many people on the day of Family Festival and a lot of stalls where you could buy food or participate in fun activities.

 When I was at Family Festival, my friend, Shaun, and I were helping out in a stall where you could build with Lego bricks and work together with others to make a stunning image. Shaun and I decided to make a 3D Lego heart with the word SISHK on it. We had a great time helping out in the stall and trying out the food at different stalls.

Sabrina Chan, P6 Resilience

This year the school held its very first Family Festival and Spring Fair! Not only there were a lot of food stalls, there were also performances by SISHK students. Meanwhile in the gym, items like candy, hats, school merchandise, books and more were sold. In the secondary hall, there was students’ work displayed. If you were a parent trying to find a school for your child, this would be a great opportunity for you and your child, as the school ambassadors gave school tours.You definitely would not want to miss the next Family Festival!

Sara Tom P6 Resilience

Family Fest was a fun time for me and my friends to have a break from school. With all the yummy variety of food and the game stalls hosted by the students and teachers, it was impossible for us not to have a blast! Some of the game stalls were even educational, and I learned all about Indian culture, the biology of fishes, and even hands-on lino printing. I am so excited for the next Family Festival and I know it’ll be just as fun as last time!