Language and Publications
CHINESE TUTORING CENTER
Student Leaders: Karmen Lau, Melody Na
Faculty Sponsor: Ms Belinda Bian
Meeting Day: Day 3 Meeting time - Room 807D
The purpose of this club is for qualified MNN students who are passionate about the Chinese language to help their peers in homework and/or projects. In addition, this club acts as a communication centre where both students and tutors' will be able to develop his or her Chinese culture by improving their Chinese language skills. There are students at a designated room during free periods and afterschool that are willing to help students who come in seeking help with their Chinese homework, projects, etc.
BILINGUAL MAGAZINE: CHUAN LONG
Student Leaders: Christina Chen, Christina Li, Ina Ho
Faculty Sponsor:Ms Shumin Yan
Meeting Day: Day 3 Meeting time - Room 807D
A Chuan Long is the school’s student-run bilingual magazine that publishes three issues every year. Chuan Long’s three sections, writing, translation and layout, collaborate to provide the HKIS community with informative and entertaining magazines throughout the year. Each issue has a theme; themes from this year include fortune and aspiration. Chuan Long covers a vast array of topics, such as culture, arts and politics, which writers are encouraged to explore - from reviews of TV shows to the issue of National Education.
LITERARY MAGAZINE: AMBROSIA
Student Leaders:Lanchin (Melody) Na, Milton Tang
Faculty Sponsor: TBD
Meeting Day: Wednesday and Thursday after school - Room 716/P>
Ambrosia is HKIS’ only literary arts magazine, showcasing the HKIS community’s creativity and passion for the arts through poems, paintings, photographs, and macaroni portraits. Ambrosia members are a well-trained, sophisticated elite critiquing mafia with keen eyes for words and colors. Ambrosia is open to submission from the entire student body, not simply its members.
NEWSPAPER: JUNTO
Student Leaders: Yashvardhan Bardoloi, Amanda Liang
Faculty Sponsor: Mrs Sarah Wheatley
Meeting Day: Day 3 Meeting time - Room 617
A paper written, edited, and formatted by students, Junto provides the latest news on HKIS and Hong Kong issues and events. Prospective reporters, photographers, and layout editors are all welcome to apply to join the Junto staff.
YEARBOOK: ORIENTALE
Student Leaders: Yamini Jena, Rohena Sanyal
Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Wheatley
Meeting Day: Ongoing all year - Yearbook Room
Yearbook Orientale is dedicated to capturing the best of HKIS’s school culture. All of our members are involved in the creation of one of the most valuable keepsakes that is sure to revive great memories for all students, whether it be 10, 20, or even 50 years from now. Our committed members put in many hours and much effort to package the year’s accomplishments and experiences from all four school divisions.