Apple Distinguished School (2026-2028)
Discover Hua Yi Secondary School’s journey as an Apple Distinguished School, highlighting our commitment to using technology to enhance teaching, learning and student experiences. This page showcases our achievements, initiatives and key moments in our Apple Distinguished journey.
We are proud to announce that Hua Yi Secondary School has been awarded the Apple Distinguished School designation for 2026–2028. This prestigious international recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate outstanding innovation, leadership, and excellence in education through the meaningful use of Apple technology.
Apple Distinguished Schools are institutions that have created inspiring learning environments where students are empowered to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and take ownership of their learning. Schools that receive this honour serve as models of innovation for educators and institutions around the world.
Our Journey
At Hua Yi Secondary School, we believe that technology, when used purposefully, has the power to transform learning. Over the years, we haveworked to build a culture of innovation — one where students are encouraged to create, communicate, and solve problems in meaningful ways.
A key part of this culture is our Students' Tech Champs programme, where student leaders take the lead in organising technology-based learning experiences for their peers. From promoting the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence and managing screen time responsibly, to helping fellow students leverage their iPads for engaging and effective learning, our Tech Champs embody the spirit of peer learning and digital citizenship that we champion at Hua Yi.
Across our curriculum, Apple tools have been thoughtfully integrated to enrich the learning experience. In Music, students harness the creative power of GarageBand to compose and produce their own musical works. In Art and Design & Technology, Procreate has become an essential tool for students to sketch, design, and bring their creative visions to life. Through our Applied Learning Programme, students use coding to prototype innovative solutions to real-life problems, developing both computational thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in the process.
Our teachers have been at the heart of this journey. Through ongoing professional development and a shared commitment to student-centred learning, our educators have embraced new approaches to teaching that bring out the best in every learner.
This award is a testament to the dedication and creativity of our students, teachers, and school community. We are honoured by this recognition and remain committed to providing an innovative and enriching education for every Hua Yi student.