Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)
Primary
We offer a variety of activities for our primary students alongside the normal curriculum of the school. These activities provide a great opportunity for students to explore new things, meet new friends and gain new knowledge and skills leisurely. Where possible, we have integrated and embedded activities with a clear curricular focus into year-level programmes. Primary ECAs are optional yet we encourage students to take up activities to develop social skills and have some fun.
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Time and Date |
ECAs are run by teachers and Secondary students (supervised by Secondary teachers) on weekdays (except school and public holidays). We have three seasons of activities every academic year and registration is done through Gateway. Activities can take place during lunch and after school. Students and parents/guardians should check availability before registering. |
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Registration |
All activities are listed on Gateway prior to their registration dates. Parents/guardians are encouraged to check activity information and have discussions with their children in order to choose suitable activities. |
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External Providers |
External providers also offer after-school programmes. These providers use our school facilities and parents/guardians have the option of enrolling their children in these programmes. For these activities, there is normally a cost involved, payable to the provider. |
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Notes |
After applying for an ECA on Gateway, the leader of the ECA will contact you/your child to let them know they have been successful. If you have not heard from them, your child will be placed on a waiting list and subsequently contacted if space is available in the ECA. For external provider ECAs, payment is sometimes required and is expected upon enrollment. Please note that Primary students must be picked up and supervised by an adult/Secondary sibling between 3:10 pm and the start of their ECA. The school cannot provide supervision of your child after 3:10 pm. Further, you must make your own arrangements to help your child get home at the end of the ECA as there are no school buses available at that time. |
For questions relating to Primary ECAs, please contact Ms. Beatrice So.
Secondary
The Secondary Co-curricular programme provides our older students with a wide range of activities outside school hours. Activities take place in 10-week blocks and range from the Maths Mentor Club to Rowing and Trashion.
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Term 1 |
Registration: 2 September – 6 September Activity: 16 September – 6 December (10 weeks) |
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Term 2 |
Registration: 2 December – 6 December Activity: 6 January – 28 March (10 weeks) |
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Term 3 |
Registration: 24 March – 28 March Activity: 22 April – 27 June (10 weeks) |
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Sign-up for activities are through Gateway. You can find the description of each activity by selecting “Activity” then “Secondary ECA”. For any technical difficulties, please contact our RedDoor Centre help desk. |
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For questions relating to Secondary ECA, please contact Ms. Mandy Wong.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO SECONDARY STUDENTS
Please know that some activities cost money and you must discuss signing up with your parents before committing.
Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom. The EOTC programme encourages “hands-on” or experiential learning, accompanied by trained professionals. The opportunity to experience challenge and adventure is an essential part of learning and personal development.
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Encourage independence |
Promote organisational skills |
Develop teamwork and peer support |
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Challenge students and encourage risk-taking |
Encourage an appreciation of the outdoors |
Develop confidence |
Music Ensembles
The RCHK Performing Arts department offers a diverse range of teacher-led music ensembles for our students to develop their performance skills. The RCHK Music Team offers their expertise in wind, brass, and string specialisms.
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RCHK Jazz Ensemble |
Learn how to improvise and how to play the xylophone in our RCHK Jazz Ensemble. We will play a selection of jazz standards, popular tunes, and original compositions suitable for young musicians. Students will explore different styles within Jazz, such as Swing, Blues, and Latin Jazz. |
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Renaissance Strings |
This ensemble will offer dynamic string performance techniques exploring a range of repertoire from World Music, Classical, Baroque, Pop and Jazz. |
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RCHK Senior Orchestra |
We will be playing from a wide range of musical styles while working on sight reading and ensemble playing skills. |
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RCHK Beginning Band |
This is for students who wish to begin learning how to play the flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or percussion instruments. |
Sports
RCHK field teams in the International School Sports Federation Hong Kong (ISSFHK), the Hong Kong Primary Schools Group (HKPSG) and the Hong Kong School Sports Federation (HKSSF) and the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS).
The RCHK sports team mascot is the Black Kite. The Black Kite is a bird that is native to Hong Kong; it is graceful, powerful, proud and loyal, and it is qualities like these that are important when a student representative pulls on an RCHK Black Kites team shirt.
The aim of our sports programme is to instil important values in our students; teamwork, commitment and leadership skills as well as a sense of fair play and a lifelong appreciation of health and fitness. It is also to provide opportunities for inter-school competition, in a wide range of sports.
We run a variety of individual and team sports throughout the year. Our teams typically practice for one to two hours a week and have a match each week.
RCHK Black Kites Sports Teams
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Season 1 |
Season 2 |
Season 3 |
Season 4 |
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September to November |
November to February |
February to April |
April to June |
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WOW Programme
What is WOW?
Our World of Work (WOW) programme is designed to empower and support Year 11 students in their journey of undertaking work experiences. It offers them invaluable opportunities to:
- Explore various career options
- Cultivate essential skills for future enterprise and employability
- Gain profound insights by working alongside professionals
WOW takes place over two weeks in November and it’s part of the Secondary emb@RC Week which includes also Education Outside the Classroom.
Calling members of our community
If you are in a position to offer an interesting and informative 2-week unpaid internship in a Hong Kong-based organisation please contact Ms. Wilma Shen.
