South Island School
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| Type | Private, comprehensive, international, secondary, co-educational. |
| Established | 1977 |
| Principal | Mr. John Wray |
| Enrollment | approx. 1,200[1] |
| Years | Year 7-13 |
| Website | http://www.sis.edu.hk/ |
South Island School (Chinese: 南島中學) is an international school founded by the English Schools Foundation of Hong Kong, located at 50 Nam Fung Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong SAR, China.
History
In 1977, South Island School was founded as a nucleus of additional classes to accommodate students within the ages of 11 and 18 from Island School, a fellow English Schools Foundation School. The school moved to its current location at 50 Nam Fung Road in 1983. The first version of the school consisted of the Ching Ling Soong Block and an outdoor swimming pool.[2]
As the school grew in size, more facilities were required. The next big change to the school came with the construction of the Stephen Hawking Building (named after the famous and talented Stephen Hawking), and the swimming pool became an indoor one, allowing all-year round swimming lessons. [3]
By 2003, the school was starting to show its age. A growing student population warranted the construction of a new school block. Construction began on a new eight-storey building that would accompany the C-block and the S-block. By 2004, the new block was completed, and was designated the Da Vinci Building.
Technology
Over the past years, South Island School has developed a great stress in use of technology. The school's classrooms were upgraded with the installation of interactive whiteboards, while the renovation of the C-block continued. South Island school has started its 1: 1 laptop programme.[4]
Activities
Extra curricular activities at the school include squash, netball, basketball, football, debating, swimming, chess, tennis, singing, rugby union and cricket. Every student is obliged to take part in inter-house athletics and interhouse swimming. As well as inter-house competitions, South Island School competes in various inter-school competitions such as basketball and football. The school also has a demonstration team of two Asian martial arts: Taekwondo and Kendo. There are also thriving musical activities culminating in a range of performances throughout the year.[5]
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