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16. Ode to Alma Mater

Timeless truths I cast aside,

with nowhere left to hide,

my compass broke inside.

The halls were filled with colours and sounds, 

with friends who gathered round. 

We learned art and science are two wings of a soul, 

and I now know.

Round and round - Round,

Pride, mankind’s desire, - round and round - round,

reaching high to touch the sky. - round and round, - round.

To excel, is our ambition. - We stand side by side. In this, we confide.

It was before we reckoned what really matters most. - Now we reckon what really matters most.

 

Let love be what’s left behind for mankind,

the greatest treasure we can find. - the greatest treasure found.

Let love grow in every heart.

We take a new path right now to make a solemn vow,

to see why and when and how,

for love is for all. 

This is who we are.

 

Let arts thrive.

Let music fill our hearts.

Let every quiet voice like Luna’s shine.

 

Pride, mankind’s desire, - Round and round, - round, 

reaching high to touch the sky. - Round and round, - round,

To excel, is our ambition. - We stand side by side. In this, we confide.

It was before we reckoned what really matters most. - Now we reckon what really matters most.

 

Let love build the bridge for all,

break the wall,

grant us courage from inside.

Let love bridge the great divide

in our alma mater right now,

to make a solemn vow,

heal the why and when and how,

for love is for all.

 

Let love build the bridge for all,

break the wall,

grant us courage from inside.

This old song, right the wrong.

 

My school is dear to me,

Always a guide for me.

I walk with thee,

I walk with thee.

 

The path is set for me,

The goal is clear to see.

I follow thee,

I follow thee.

 

I seek a life with fellowship,

A life with honour I shall keep.

And with boundless courage,

I walk with humility.

 

Hold these values close to me

in my life so others see.

Pathway to the truth, I see,

I follow thee,

I follow thee.

 

Your strength is in me, 

Your love is within me.

I walk with thee, I follow thee.

I walk with thee, I follow thee. 

 

I seek a life with fellowship,

A life with honour I shall keep.

And with boundless courage,

I walk with humility.

 

Hold these values close to me

in my life so others see.

Pathway to the truth, I see,

I follow thee,

I follow thee.

 

Ooo

Ooo

Ooo

Ooo

This is who we are.

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HARROW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION

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SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

The Hongkong Bank Foundation supports Harrow International School Foundation, in collaboration with Asia International School Limited (AISL) Harrow International School Hong Kong, AISL Harrow LiDe School Hengqin, AISL Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai, and AISL Harrow International School Shenzhen Qianhai, to organise the Greater Bay Arts & Music Student Talent Programme for the year 2025-26.

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