GOVERNANCE

Tom van der Lee
Board Chair
The Board of Trustees are stewards of Hong Kong Academy's mission to nurture a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens.
For a quarter of a century, we have ensured that HKA remains true to its founding vision while evolving to meet the needs of our community. As parents, alumni, and community members, we work in partnership with school leadership to protect the values that define us—inclusion, educational excellence, and developing capable, confident, compassionate and creative learners.
The Board operates with clarity of purpose and transparency. We focus on:
- Mission Integrity – Ensure that the mission is relevant to the HKA community and to monitor the success of the school in fulfilling its mission.
- Leadership Support – Recruiting and partnering with the Head of School to advance our mission.
- Financial Sustainability – Stewarding resources responsibly for long-term vitality.
What sets HKA apart is our dedication to nurturing not just academic excellence, but the character and curiosity that will serve our students throughout their lives. As trustees, we are committed to preserving this distinctive educational experience for future generations.

The Board maintains a focus on the mission of HKA through sound governance that supports the growth and development of the organisation.
Current Board Members
- Tom van der Lee - Board Chair
- Roy Shearer - Treasurer
- Helen Willerton - Secretary
- Suhail Bindra - Board Member
- Roberto Castillo - Board Member
- Helen Lam - Board Member
- Adrian Lee - Board Member
- Raghu Narain - Board Member
- Tanya Strongman - Board Member
BOARD SUB-COMMITTEES
Primary School Uniform Requirements
The Primary School uniform consists of:
- White HKA logo polo shirt (short or long sleeve shirt)
- HKA blue trousers, shorts or skorts
- HKA hoody or fleece
- PE shirt ( or red T shirt for early childhood )
- PE shorts or skort
- PE trousers
- House T shirt
- HKA library bag for early childhood
- Hat for outdoor activity. Students may wear an official HKA hat or a hat of their choosing.
*Primary School students should wear PE kit to school on PE days and are not required to change into their regular uniforms afterwards. To participate in PE, students must wear sports shoes and bring a water bottle and hat for outdoor activities.
Secondary School Uniform Requirements
The Secondary Secondary School uniform consists of:
- White HKA logo polo shirt (short or long sleeve shirt)
- HKA beige trousers, shorts or skorts
- Track Pants and black shorts with HKA logo
- HKA hoody or fleece
- PE shirt
- PE shorts or skort
- PE trousers
- House T shirt
*Secondary School students must bring a spare change of clothes on PE days. To participate in PE, students must wear sports shoes and bring a water bottle.



















