ARTWORK: Monoprints inspired by natural elements and forms created by G9 MYP Visual Art students. CONTENTS


ON THE EDGE OF POSSIBILITIES 2 THE INCLUSION CONVERSATION


COURSEWORK: LESSONS FROM THE LINKS 6


HKA’S TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE BEHIND THE SCENES OF ARABIAN NIGHTS 10 A VIEW FROM THE DARK SIDE: THEATRE TECH AT HKA 13


FACULTY FOCUS | THE MADDOX FAMILY! 18 SPORTS @ HKA


14 IN THEIR OWN WORDS | PERSONAL PROJECT 16 BEHIND THE SCENES HERO | NICOLE BOLLE 19 HAPPENINGS 20 hkaVoices


EDITOR Laura Mitchell GRAPHIC DESIGNER Amie Shaw PHOTOGRAPHY Jamie Cadman


HKA Voices is published twice a year by the communications office of Hong Kong Academy. It is distributed free of charge to alumni, parents and faculty. We welcome input from the HKA community. Please contact Laura Mitchell with your story ideas or comments at laura.mitchell@


hkacademy.edu.hk.


Paper: Mango Satin, a recycled paper with fibre of well managed forestry and Totally Chlorine Free (TCF). Ink: Soy inks were used for printing. Printer: Pixel Printing, Hong Kong a FSC certified printer.


Hong Kong Academy is an IB World School for students ages 3 to 18. Offering a rigorous and inclusive education, HKA challenges all students to reach their potential and prepares them for life in a dynamic and diverse world.


HOW DO WE TEACH LEARNING? 8


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