Mr. Stephen Loggie has officially stepped down as Principal of Island School, concluding a prosperous tenure that began in May 2017 and lasted until December 2024. During the tenure that lasted approximately 7 years and 7 months, Mr. Loggie has demonstrated leadership and commitment to fostering an environment dedicated to academic excellence, personal development, and global service. When he first started at Island School, the original campus was located at 20 Borrett Road, facing many problems like the ageing of the school premises: corrosion of steel bars, and spalling concrete. Many students and teachers reported seeing protective netting to prevent spalling concrete from injuring, fearing for the safety of their peers and themselves.
Mr. Loggie, knowing that this was a crucial issue, initiated plans for the redevelopment of the school facilities and organized the temporary relocation of students to Sha Tin while construction took place. This decision not only influenced the lives of the Island School community alike, but also ensured that the school stayed united and engaged throughout the entire process, fostering a sense of responsibility, resilience, and adaptability. The Island School community is deeply grateful for the effort Mr. Loggie put into our school, for we wouldn’t be where we are today without him.
Now that Mr. Loggie has retired, Mrs. Nina Gunson has arrived from the UK to HK. Island School is excited to work with Mrs. Nina Gunson, especially in marking a new era of leadership and opportunity for growth. In an interview with Mrs. Gunson, when asked about her main aim for Island School, she said,
“I aim to build on the school’s rich history and strong foundations and continue to create an environment where every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.”
Additionally, she expressed her first impression of Island school to be, quote,
“There is such a strong sense of community here – where individuality is celebrated, and people look out for one another.”
Furthermore, when asking students what they felt about the transition, many were sad to see Mr. Loggie go but were excited to see what lies ahead with Ms. Gunson as Principal.
Island School thanks Mr. Loggie and all the significant contributions he has made to our community. In the final Island School newsletter that was written by him, he stated that, “We’ve been through a lot together, and although not everything went precisely to plan, our ability to keep the interests of our wonderful students at the heart of everything we do has been the secret to our profound success.” Now that Mrs. Nina Gunson has arrived, our community welcomes her and is excited for the development of our school!
