What is the overall plan?
HKIS needs to redevelop Lower Primary into a state-of-the-art early childhood educational facility. In order to do so, the existing building will need to be demolished and replaced. Work will not begin in Repulse Bay until after the 2011/12 academic year., We will relocate Lower Primary for three academic years...more
Why do we need to replace the Lower Primary building?
The current building was conceived and built in the 1970s using now outdated educational architectural theory. While it has a history of housing a Lower Primary school in which students and teachers have done well, there are now more areas and aspects of the facility that need to be changed to improve...more
What physical benefits will be provided by a new building that we currently do not have?
There are many benefits to a new, purpose-built educational facility for our youngest learners. Having dedicated play areas will enable more inquiry based learning. Facilities that align with a 21st century learning environment will advance education...more
What are the educational benefits of a new Lower Primary?
A new Lower Primary will be purpose-designed and built with HKIS’ youngest students in mind: accessible for small legs; each classroom will have an abundance of natural light (currently 60% of Lower Primary classrooms do not have natural light); all classrooms will incorporate indoor and...more
