Kellett School’s new Principal aims to build on past successes
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This April, when Paul Tough officially takes over as the new Principal & CEO of Kellett School, he will bring a wealth of experience to the role, but also the drive to keep making improvements which reflect Hong Kong’s evolving educational landscape.
“I am excited about working with a strong, supportive community to ensure the school’s continued success,” says Tough. “I feel privileged and honoured to become part of that community, which is committed to making a positive and lasting contribution to the lives of students, their families, and broader aspects of society in Hong Kong.”
Prior to this latest appointment, Tough was Principal of The British School in Tokyo and, before that, he held the equivalent role at Discovery Bay International School in Hong Kong, where he became fully familiar with the city, its education system, and the standards expected.
While there, he also learned exactly what it takes to run an independent not-for-profit school which uses the English curriculum. And Kellett is now set to benefit from all that accumulated know-how and experience.
“It is great to be coming back to Hong Kong, which I regard as a second home,” Tough says. “I am doing so because I see joining Kellett as a real opportunity and, for me, the school’s international reputation is a huge draw.”
Originally founded in 1976, Kellett can by now lay a claim to a long and illustrious history as the British International School in Hong Kong. This is based on teaching children from ages 4-18 (Reception to Year 13) and, at all times, emphasising a clear ethos and educational philosophy.
On the campuses in Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay, the present total of around 1,500 students can feel secure, valued, and ready to enjoy the adventure of learning both in the classroom and beyond.
For teaching staff, the aim is to create an environment which is stimulating and challenging, with a view to setting and achieving high…