Secondary Activity Week 2020 March 23-27

Years 10, 11, 12 Student & Parent Guide

Student elective choices for courses are possible after parents have completed the on-line NOK form. Then, after selection, validated upon receipt of:

• Permission and Payment form

Content: Rationale Deadlines Student information Enrolment Options to view

Australian International School Hong Kong Secondary Activity Week 2020

1. Rationale

The Secondary Activity Week Program is a compulsory program of extra curricula learning which involves students in courses that are additional to regular classroom learning. Courses take advantage of our location in South East Asia and the skills and experience of staff members.

During Term 1 the Secondary Activity Week Program provides an off-campus learning experience designed to develop the individual, his/her social skills and the community interaction. In some grades, it provides students with an opportunity to travel to neighbouring countries and experience the local culture and engage in socio-cultural service activities.

Students who experience financial hardship which may limit their participation in the program may apply to the Head of School for assistance.

Year 10-12 (compulsory) Elective courses in the senior years are available to Years 10, 11, 12 combined, and students will select courses according to their interests, availability of places and program completion requirements. This needs to be done under the supervision of the student’s parents

The courses offered will be identified by their dominant mode of activities, either as: A courses – adventure, action, activity and skills C courses – understanding culture, undertaking creativity, inter-cultural perceptions, international learning S courses – service to a community, supplying work for the benefit of others, giving of oneself

Courses in each of the three areas will be offered both in Hong Kong and outside of Hong Kong.

Over the three year period of Years 10/11/12, a student will be expected to complete one activity in each area of Adventure – Understanding Culture – Service.

Some specially designed courses may satisfactorily cover two of the modes required.

Students may not repeat a course, including a more advanced certificate qualification, from a previously completed lower level course. (e.g. diving)

Graduation and reporting requirements:

By Year 12, the completion of three different, senior A-C-S courses in each of the areas of adventure, service and understanding culture will qualify for graduation.

• Courses, which cover more than one mode of activity, may allow for graduation provided courses arenot repeated.

• Students who complete less than three separate courses will receive a statement of attainment on theirschool report.

• Each separate course satisfactorily completed by a student will provide a Certificate of Completion.

• School reports will indicate Activity Week course completion for all students on the extra-curricularsection of the report.

Australian International School Hong Kong Secondary Activity Week 2020

2. Deadlines and Timings2019Term 3 and Term 4 Week 1-3

• Course proposals forwarded to the Head of Secondary.

Term 4 Week 4 • Information made available via the OLP link from Friday1 NOV

• Complete online NOK form (Essential before courseselection.)

Term 4 Week 6 • On-line applications available from 8:15am on Monday11 NOV

• Spaces are limited on all Years 10 to 12 courses• Enrolment are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis

Term 4 Week 7 • On-line applications close at 3pm on Monday 18 NOV• Spaces are limited on all Year 10 to 12 courses• Enrolment are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis

2020 Term 1 2020 • Skills training for outdoor courses, including Yr 9 HKAYP

Term 1 Week 1 • Enrol new students• Enrol Year 7 camp• Enrol Year 9 HKAYP course

Term 1 Week 3 • Finalise accounts

Term 1 Weeks 1-7 • Course Meetings with accompanying staff• Skills practice and learning packages detailed

Term 1 Week 8 • Activity Week Courses operating• Earliest departure Sunday 22 March 2020• Latest return Saturday 28 March 2020

Term 1 Week 10 • Evaluation Meetings held

Australian International School Hong Kong Secondary Activity Week 2020

3. Student Behaviour and Information

• All school conduct and discipline codes as stated in the School Handbook apply during ActivityWeek, both abroad and in Hong Kong, and must be adhered to throughout the activity.

• Students are to obey the laws of the host country.

• Students are to follow the instructions of the school staff and local guides, and to be sensitive to theculture of the host country.

• Students should note that the use of alcohol, tobacco or any illegal substances contravenes schoolrules. Sanctions and penalties will be applied for such use, which could require the student to besent home at his/her expense.

• Teachers will monitor and advise student behaviour during Activity Week. Inappropriate studentbehaviour will be noted in a discipline report submitted to the Principal on return to school.

Information and contacts/medical:

• Health concerns must be taken into account by both parents and students before the Activity Weeksign up date. All health information supplied must be up to date and accurate. Doctor’s letters mustbe attached to sign up forms if there are any doubts about fitness.

• The Next of Kin form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. A copy of the NOK form willbe taken on the course. A copy of the NOK form will be left with the school office.

• Everyone should be up to date on vaccination recommendations regarding other inoculations fordestination countries. The risk for acquiring disease in a given country depends upon the season,region and duration of travel, as well as the activities planned and the personal medical history ofeach student.

• Students must obtain specific information and advice with regard to suggested immunizations fromthe family physician.

• Students and parents can also make an appointment with the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital TravelClinic by calling 2574 6211. No advice will be provided over the telephone.

Australian International School Hong Kong Secondary Activity Week 2020

4. On-Line completion of the application

a. Parents must complete the Medical/NOK Form via OLP by responding in all of the appropriatespaces and attach required documents in order for your child to select an activity.

For courses outside Hong Kong:Provide a photocopy of the front page of your child’s Passport containing details, which clearlyindicates name, passport type, number, date of birth, passport expiry date and nationality.or China Home Travel Document photo copy (if you are travelling to China)

b. Students in Years 9,10,11 will then be able to select one course electronically, provided a space isavailable. Students are unable to repeat an Activity Week course. Students must choose a newcourse each year. Positions cannot be traded or swapped.

c. Following activity selection, parents will be emailed a payment form which must be signed andreturned to the secondary office.

d. If you have any questions regarding the completion of the form, please contactactivity_week@aishk.edu.hk.

Electronic enrolment details:

To complete the online NOK, go to: http://olp.aishk.edu.hk, Use your Parent Lounge (parent) username and password to sign in*, then click on ‘School Activities > Activity Week > Information and Registration’. * If you need to recover your login details, please use our Access Reminder service

The application period for 2020: Monday 11 November – Monday 18 November.

Prices as shown are indicative and cannot be confirmed until all course enrolments have concluded. There may be some price adjustments up until the end of December 2019, with advice of confirmed pricing to be published via Dhanara.

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Australian International School Hong Kong Activity Week 2020

5. Activity Week Courses Years 10-12, 2020 (Please view all details on the OLP)

Activity Week 2020 courses: March 23 to 27 Status

ACS course type for graduation requirement

Poss. No. students

Estimated Cost before booking

HK Golf Yr 10-12 Skill 20 $3,500

HK Martial Arts Yr 10-12 Skill 20 $3,500

HK Art Foundation Camp Yr 10-12 Skill 15 $3,500 Cambodia House Building Tabitha Project Yr 10-12 Service & Culture 20 $14,000

India, Rishikesh, Ganges Rafting Yr 10-12 Culture & Service 18 $18,000

Japan, Skiing for Beginners Yr 10-12 Skill 30 $22,000

Japan Cycling Tour Yr 10-12 Skill & Culture 16 $18,500

Japan Southern Cultural Tour Yr 10-12 Culture 20 $19,500

Paris, Language course Yr 10-12 Skill & Culture 20 $16,000

Philippines, Diving Bohol Is. Yr 10-12 Skill 20 $18,000

Year 7 Lantau & DragonFly Compulsory Camp Outdoor Experience 95 $6,500

Year 8 Yangshuo, China Alternative Camp + Service 45 $8,500

Year 8 Chiang Mai, Thailand Alternative Camp + Service 45 $11,500

Year 9 HKAYP Outward Bound Compulsory Camp & Skills 70 $5,950