K-12 Ocean Sustainability and Education Program
The Harbour School (THS) is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 international school that aims to unlock the best in every student by taking a customized, experiential and inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.
THS established three Centres of Excellence - Marine Science Centre, The Foundry (maker space) and The Black Dolphin (a 50-foot sailboat as outdoor classroom), making waves in both Hong Kong and internationally for spearheading ocean literacy in schools. At THS, marine science is not a special or extra class - it is potentially a part of all classes. It is by integrating ocean literacy across the curriculum that students develop a deep sense of appreciation and responsibility for our oceans and marine creatures but all of nature. In January 2022, THS won the Best in Teaching and Learning at the 2022 International School Awards by ISC Research for its marine science program.
THS promotes K-12 marine education to other schools as well as private and public sector, and together with its commitment in collaboration and innovation, THS launched multiple innovative marine education initiatives including the award-winning educational seaweed farming in Hong Kong - to introduce and educate the students and the wider community about this sustainable aquaculture that could promote sustainable development. THS has been a member in the Hong Kong Marine Protection Alliance since August 2022.
In 2023, THS, together with Ocean Park Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to collaborate and promote marine science, ocean conservation and sustainable development to the young generation in Hong Kong. The MOU aims to position Hong Kong as a global leader in marine science and education for K-12 schools. In line with this, THS hosted seven local primary and secondary schools in 2023 and showcased how THS integrated ocean literacy as part of its curriculum.
Achieving SDG14:
Increase the community's awareness and knowledge through sustainability and marine education.
