On 4 November, we had the pleasure of hosting Mr  Matthew A. Schneider, CEO & Founder of Building Inc., on campus for a guest speaker session. While in town for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Matthew shared his journey as a Gen Z entrepreneur and sparked our students to take action, highlighting the power of personal branding, storytelling, and taking the first step on one’s entrepreneurial path. “Start before you are ready.” Matthew’s resilience and authenticity resonated dee

This past Saturday, on 1 November, LPC hosted the first Cultural Evening of the school year, and what a way to begin! Over 100 guests, including parents, alumni, and friends, joined us on campus to celebrate the vibrant and rich Chinese culture. The evening began with a traditional Chinese dinner, where our talented students stepped into the role of servers, delivering dishes to the tables. Both students and staff embraced the festive spirit, dressing in Chinese-inspired atti

Sarah Mugoli Balekage (Class of 2021) shares how her LPCUWC experience served as the transformative foundation for her academic journey, launching a lifetime of impact. Born in Eastern Congo, Sarah’s early life was shaped by conflict and inequality. A scholarship to LPCUWC made her the first in her family to study abroad, and that is where her life-changing journey began. Immersed in a community of students from over 90 countries, Sarah soon transitioned from a French-speaki

How do you advocate for the effects of climate change in a way that truly resonates with people? For Yik Kei Leung (LPCUWC ’18), the answer lies in the transformative power of storytelling. This year, on United Nations Day (24 October), we celebrated the remarkable work of Yik Kei, who is leading the global campaign Healthy Planet Now. By capturing and sharing personal stories of how climate change affects health and communities, Yik Kei is turning lived experiences into acti

We are delighted to share that our collaboration with WWF Hong Kong has been featured in their "About Life" publication . This partnership is part of WWF's flagship "One Planet Schools" (OPS) programme, which resonates deeply with our UWC mission to promote "peace and sustainability" by offering students immersive, real-world conservation experiences. In the featured interview, our IBDP Environmental Systems and Societies teacher, Ms Janice Chin, discussed the impact of our

Congratulations to our Year 2 students, Cristina, Daisy, Keira, and Mandy, for winning second place at the "Tomorrow's Guestroom in the Hotel Industry" competition! The award presentation ceremony was held on 11 October.   Organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and Hotel ICON, the competition challenged students to set new standards by designing a hotel room for the future.   Reflecting on the experience, the team sha

For our students, making a difference doesn't stop at the classroom door. During their mid-term break, a group of nine students visited the Food Angel Jockey Club Food Production Centre on 14 October. Led by our Head of Humanities, Ms. Esther Chau, they rolled up their sleeves alongside public volunteers, taking part in the vital work of food preparation and packaging meal boxes. "To make a change in society starts from something small. If everyone puts in a small effort, i

The Connect for Cancer QC student group hosted a successful bake sale on 8 October , raising funds and awareness for the Children's Cancer Foundation Hong Kong. The event was a perfect blend of student-made treats and meaningful action with the Hats On Day campaign. Thank you to all the students and staff who came out to show their support and make a difference.

Funded by Techtronic Industries (TTI), the Youth Empowerment Programme brought together students from LPC and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to participate in a transformative initiative. This programme marked the first post-COVID iteration of Habitat for Humanity ’s Global Village programme, blending meaningful community service with leadership development, communication training, and volunteering. Designed to empower the next generation of chan

Rolling up their sleeves and grabbing brooms, the students of Team M.A.D. swung into action to clean up the campus after Typhoon Ragasa. The entire 24-member team, joined by members of The Domestic Helper student group and the Caritas Tai Wai student group, worked tirelessly to clear fallen branches and debris. Our big thank you also goes to all the support staff behind the scenes . Thank you to the catering team, the guards on duty and the maintenance team for keeping the ca

Are you ready to discover the LPCUWC experience? Mark your calendar and join us on:  Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025  Time: 13:00 - 16:00  Location: Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong What’s in store: Meet our Principal and hear about our mission Connect with alumni and learn how LPCUWC shaped their journeys Enjoy the student-led fair and performances celebrating our diversity Take a campus tour and see LPCUWC in action Sign up now to reserve your spot: https://www.

Cupcakes, drums, poems, and songs— these were just a few of the many Voices for Peace that filled our campus at UWC Day 2025. From baking acts of appreciation  to drumming in unison , from profound dialogues with holographic Holocaust survivors to creating art and poetry, our community explored peace through every medium. We were also honoured to host incredible voices, including alumna artist Maoshan Connie, who guided students in illustrating their personal peace maps , and

What happens when over 50 students, staff, and UWC alumni from UWC USA, Adriatic, Atlantic, Thailand, Japan, and China come together for a night of storytelling, creativity, and shared experiences? On 13 September, LPC hosted a truly special and exclusive Movie Night featuring the award-winning film “Before We Forget (Duino)”, uniting the UWC community through powerful narratives, meaningful conversations, and a celebration of artistic excellence. The evening began with Year

Stepping beyond the classroom, our Year 1 and Year 2 students embarked on an insightful, full-day university visit to The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 12 September. This visit offered students the chance to explore some of Hong Kong’s most renowned universities up close. Designed to help students expand their higher education pathways locally, the day provided practical insights through admission tal

UWCers across the globe will come together on 21 September to celebrate UWC Day 2025. The theme this year, Voices for Peace, highlights UWC’s unwavering commitment to fostering peace and through the power of education. As we approach this special day, LPCUWC joined forces with the UNESCO Hong Kong Association Glocal Peace Centre at the Peace School Assembly 2025 on Saturday, 13 September. The event brought together 17 primary and secondary schools, where inspiring peace initi

Our final summer reunion celebrated the incredible 30-year journey of the Class of 1995. From reminiscing about cherished memories to reflecting on their LPC stories during interviews, it was a heartfelt celebration of friendship and the lifelong impact of LPC and the UWC experience. A huge thank you to the Class of 1995 for their generosity and for giving back to the College.  If you joined any of our summer reunions, we’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts here:  ..

Yesterday (9 September 2025), LPCUWC welcomed the Senior Management Team from Huaguang Senior High School to our campus. This visit marked a milestone in a partnership that has flourished since 2010. Over the years, Huaguang Senior High School and LPCUWC have fostered cultural exchange through annual visits during China Week and Project Week, strengthening ties between our communities . In November 2024, the collaboration expanded with remote learning initiatives led by our i

From how imagination shapes knowledge to whether bias is inevitable, and how history influences what we know today, the first week of classes at LPCUWC has been buzzing with ideas and exploration. Held on 4-5 September 2025, this year’s Theory of Knowledge (TOK) exhibition featured 126 unique exhibits, where our Year 2 students explored connections between knowledge, culture, and identity through thoughtfully chosen objects. Each exhibit reflected their curiosity, passions, a

We are thrilled to kick off the new academic year with an oceanic vibe, as we welcome 10 pioneering students to the first-ever Marine Science course at LPCUWC! This multidisciplinary IB standard-level course, co-taught by Dr. Wendy Liu-Hayes and Mr. Craig Hamilton, delves into the natural and social sciences behind our oceans. From El Niño to coral bleaching, global warming to storm preparedness, students will explore critical global challenges that revolve around our blue pl

Congratulations to our Year 2 student, Eunice, for winning the Surein Foundation Environmental Education Scholarship! Eunice’s outstanding contributions to sustainability development and her proposed study trip to learn natural plant-based dyeing methods from the Hakka people in Miaoli, Taiwan, impressed the judging panel. Competing in the Open Category alongside postgraduate and undergraduate students, her initiatives showcased a passion for environmental education and cultu