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Ten Years of
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Ten Years of Island Christian Academy


Ten Years
2012-2022

Dear Island Christian Academy community,

As this school year draws to a close, so too does this chapter of Generations Christian Education’s participation in the life of the 70 Bridges Street campus. I would like to take this one last opportunity to invite our community to reflect with thankfulness on these ten years of Island Christian Academy.

In August 2012, Island Christian Academy (IslandCA) opened its doors at 70 Bridges Street. This was the culmination of a long-held dream of the Small World Christian Kindergarten community: to establish a primary school on Hong Kong Island, founded on the same vision, mission, and values as the kindergarten. In April 2011, Generations presented a detailed proposal for the establishment of IslandCA to the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in a competitive process for the use of their vacant 70 Bridges Street building. After being selected as the successful bid, Generations entered into a ten-year agreement with CYMCAHK in July 2012 in a mutual spirit of Christian collaboration. Our commitment for IslandCA would be to continue to provide the international, Christian, whole-child model of education which we had demonstrated since 1986 at Small World Christian Kindergarten, and since 2010 at Norwegian International School.

Through the blessing of our Father God and the dedication, love, and hard work of an incredible community of families, teachers, support staff, and most importantly, our students, I believe that we have fulfilled this commitment over the past ten years. I personally have fond memories of so many of these wonderful people, both from my time in helping to establish the school as Generations’ Director of Business Development, and from these past two years as Executive Director. I am so thankful for each person who has walked through the doors of 70 Bridges Street since 2012, and I pray that each one would continue to be blessed by their memories of their time at Island Christian Academy.

As Generations completes our term of involvement with the 70 Bridges Street campus, we offer our sincere prayers for the future flourishing of all who will be educated there in the next ten years and beyond.

With Blessings,

Terri Appel
Executive Director
Generations Christian Education

Ten Years
2012-22

Dear Island Christian Academy community,

As this school year draws to a close, so too does this chapter of Generations Christian Education’s participation in the life of the 70 Bridges Street campus. I would like to take this one last opportunity to invite our community to reflect with thankfulness on these ten years of Island Christian Academy.

In August 2012, Island Christian Academy (IslandCA) opened its doors at 70 Bridges Street. This was the culmination of a long-held dream of the Small World Christian Kindergarten community: to establish a primary school on Hong Kong Island, founded on the same vision, mission, and values as the kindergarten. In April 2011, Generations presented a detailed proposal for the establishment of IslandCA to the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in a competitive process for the use of their vacant 70 Bridges Street building. After being selected as the successful bid, Generations entered into a ten-year agreement with CYMCAHK in July 2012 in a mutual spirit of Christian collaboration. Our commitment for IslandCA would be to continue to provide the international, Christian, whole-child model of education which we had demonstrated since 1986 at Small World Christian Kindergarten, and since 2010 at Norwegian International School.

Through the blessing of our Father God and the dedication, love, and hard work of an incredible community of families, teachers, support staff, and most importantly, our students, I believe that we have fulfilled this commitment over the past ten years. I personally have fond memories of so many of these wonderful people, both from my time in helping to establish the school as Generations’ Director of Business Development, and from these past two years as Executive Director. I am so thankful for each person who has walked through the doors of 70 Bridges Street since 2012, and I pray that each one would continue to be blessed by their memories of their time at Island Christian Academy.

As Generations completes our term of involvement with the 70 Bridges Street campus, we offer our sincere prayers for the future flourishing of all who will be educated there in the next ten years and beyond.

With Blessings,

Terri Appel
Executive Director
Generations Christian Education

VISION

So the next generation would know God, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they will put their trust in God and will not forget his deeds but will keep his commands. (Psalm 78:6-7)

MISSION

Island Christian Academy’s mission is…

  • To educate the whole child in a nurturing, vibrant and international community.
  • To cultivate individuals of character, compassion, courage and competence.
  • To inspire the next generations to be a global people of Christian faith, a people serving others.

VALUES

CHRIST CENTRED

(John 15:1)
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That in all we do and say, we will embody the mission and ministry of Christ; who through the constant messages of love, grace and truth, inspired and transformed those around him to seek excellence.

LOVING

(1 Cor 13:7)
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That we will love each other deeply, being motivated to serve all people, and be mindful of their interests and concerns. Love comes from God. It is more than mere feeling, it is a determination to empathise with others and act for their good. It is self-sacrificing and unconditional.

COMMUNITY

(Acts 4:31-32)
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We will reflect the essence of community, where acceptance and respect are our standards, in light of God’s love and truth. We will love and care for each other, tolerating our differences and guiding each other towards all truth, being mindful that God first loved each of us and desires us to be in relationship.

EXCELLENCE

(Phil 4:8)
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Through our collective actions and thoughts, we will strive for what is excellent. We will seek to do our best and try our hardest, not for self-promotion or praise, but that in our doing so we all reach and reflect the best standards to the world around us.

SERVICE

(Eph 6:7)
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As true leaders we will serve, beginning with a self-denying acceptance of the call to serve others. Imitating Jesus, we will submit to God in faithful expectation, as He then equips us to use our talents and skills creatively to serve others.

HOPE

(Isa 40:31, Lam 3:25)
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We will demonstrate that our hope is in God, He enables us to be courageous, assured and able to persevere. Hope is the end result of displaying perseverance. Confidence in the future comes from a person, Jesus, the “living hope”.

JOY

(Neh 8:10)
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Joy is a deep sense of delight, largely unseen, which remains regardless of circumstances. It is based on our hope in Jesus Christ.

Shared Vision

Building on our Vision, Mission, Motto, and Values, Island Christian Academy has developed the following Shared Vision for our Students which informs our day-to-day approach to guiding our students’ development.

The Story of
Island Christian Academy

In 2011, Generations Christian Education approached the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong with their proposed school concept, based on the long-held dream of the Small World Christian Kindergarten community for a Primary School founded on the same vision, mission, and values as the kindergarten. Through the collaboration of these two Christian organisations, Island Christian Academy welcomed its first students to the 70 Bridges Street campus in August 2012. Since that time, IslandCA has established itself as a thriving educational community in the heart of Hong Kong Island. The school is known for its strong sense of community, caring environment, and high quality learning, and has been recognised for excellence in implementing the International Primary Curriculum, being awarded accredited status in 2016 after just four years of operation. IslandCA became an accredited member of the Council of International Schools in 2019.

Island Christian Academy has strong roots in Hong Kong. Generations Christian Education has served internationally-minded families in Hong Kong for over 35 years, and operates and manages the school through a formal agreement with the school sponsoring body, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. The historic 70 Bridges Street school site dates back to 1912, when it was originally a youth hostel. Today, remnants of the original stone can still be seen in Island Christian Academy’s first aid room on the ground floor.

For more information, please visit the websites of Generations Christian Education or the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

The Story of
Island Christian Academy

In 2011, Generations Christian Education approached the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong with their proposed school concept, based on the long-held dream of the Small World Christian Kindergarten community for a Primary School founded on the same vision, mission, and values as the kindergarten. Through the collaboration of these two Christian organisations, Island Christian Academy welcomed its first students to the 70 Bridges Street campus in August 2012. Since that time, IslandCA has established itself as a thriving educational community in the heart of Hong Kong Island. The school is known for its strong sense of community, caring environment, and high quality learning, and has been recognised for excellence in implementing the International Primary Curriculum, being awarded accredited status in 2016 after just four years of operation. IslandCA became an accredited member of the Council of International Schools in 2019.

Island Christian Academy has strong roots in Hong Kong. Generations Christian Education has served internationally-minded families in Hong Kong for over 35 years, and operates and manages the school through a formal agreement with the school sponsoring body, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. The historic 70 Bridges Street school site dates back to 1912, when it was originally a youth hostel. Today, remnants of the original stone can still be seen in Island Christian Academy’s first aid room on the ground floor.

For more information, please visit the websites of Generations Christian Education or the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

Island Christian Academy has strong roots in Hong Kong. Generations Christian Education has served internationally-minded families in Hong Kong for over 34 years, and operates and manages the school through a formal agreement with the school sponsoring body, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. The historic 70 Bridges Street school site dates back to 1912, when it was originally a youth hostel. Today, remnants of the original stone can still be seen in Island Christian Academy’s first aid room on the ground floor.

For more information, please visit the websites of Generations Christian Education or the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

Generations Christian Education is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Island Christian Academy. Generations is a not-for-profit organisation that has over 35 years of experience in education in Hong Kong, beginning in 1986 with Small World Christian Kindergarten and growing to include Norwegian International School, Island Christian Academy (In collaboration with the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong), and Small World (Generations) Playgroup. For more information about Generations, please visit our website.
Generations Christian Education Website

In Collaboration With

The Chinese YMCA was founded in 1901, with education ministries being a core part of its identity since 1908. The Chinese YMCA is committed to the belief that children need to grow in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA logo of a balanced triangle is a constant reminder that a balance of all three is vital to healthy living, and the organisation’s motto “To Serve, Not To Be Served” reminds us of the mission of Jesus, who “did not come to be served. Instead, he came to serve others” (Mark 10:45).
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong Website