school tour
Student Choice – The Invictus Way
Even just hearing the word Principal ; I immediately sit up straighter , mind all my p ’ s and q ’ s , and feel some slight apprehension like I did when I was in school . However , meeting Lee Harvey , Principal at the newly opened Invictus Secondary School , I am instantly put at ease . With a warm demeanour and clear passion for education , Principal Harvey talks me through why Invictus deserves to be considered by all parents looking at Secondary schools right now .
Their Mission statement ‘ To provide accessible quality education that nurtures individuals in innovative and inspiring ways to be lifelong learners who contribute positively for a better tomorrow ’ is reflected in their secondary school campus in Chai Wan . Relatively new to Hong Kong , Invictus Secondary School offers the well-established Cambridge Curriculum focusing on student choice at both IGCSE and A-Level age groups ( year 7 to year 13 ).
‘ Student choice ’ is a term that comes up frequently as we talk and underpins a key aspect of what Invictus is all about . Student choice extends to all levels of how the school operates , and I learn with some delight that their librarian is a Year 8 student . Her passion for the library and desire to someday become a librarian has flourished in this environment . Principal Harvey is passionate about seeing children succeed . Invictus is also very supportive of local communities and charities . Additionally , the school has a PE leadership programme and will be taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh awards .
Invictus uses the Cambridge A-Level programme to support student choice in preparing for their next step in their life-long learning journey . A-Levels provide students either a wide ranging education programme or a more focused programme in an area of their choice . Furthermore , Invictus students
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