The Elliott Lecture
Kellett aims for each of its students to develop a lifelong love of learning. Celebrating half a century of fostering that love, the School was thrilled to host our fourth Elliott Lecture featuring journalist, explorer, and award-winning documentary filmmaker Craig Leeson and a special film screening of his latest film, The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme. Students were captivated by the documentary and brimming with questions for Craig afterwards. Fortunately, with generous funds from K2, Craig stayed around the following day to speak with students, and was keynote at a student-led sustainability conference.
We are fortunate to have students and staff who are passionate about sustainability. We have student leadership roles for Sustainability in both Prep and Senior and our aim goes beyond reducing our own impact on the environment. We hope to become a beacon school for sustainability, inspiring others to follow.
In 2019 Kellett undertook its first green audit, we believe the first for a school in Hong Kong. Since then Kellett has become a founding member of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools, become the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded the Green Flag, designed and introduced a bespoke Oceanography course for Years 10-11, installed solar panels on both campuses and much more.
There remains much for us to do as we double down on our ambition, as part of Kellett Vision 2035, to reduce our carbon footprint and develop the knowledge, problem-solving skills and climate resilience of our school and community.
Kellett’s second green audit is underway with plans to establish a clear roadmap to NetZero aligned with global efforts to combat climate change.
Learn more about the Eco-Schools Green Flag
Kellett is a proud founding member of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools
Learn more about our Innovation & Oceanography Course
Read our latest Sustainability Report HERE