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Clearwater Bay School was originally established in 1975 as part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network in Hong Kong. The school relocated to its current Clearwater Bay campus in the early 1990s, with the new site officially opened on 7 May 1992 by Lady Wilson, wife of the then-Governor of Hong Kong. Since its founding, the school has expanded to a four-form entry primary school, serving over 700 students. It remains under the ownership and governance of ESF, which oversees all staffing, curriculum, and operational policies.
The school community at Clearwater Bay is international and diverse, representing families from many cultural backgrounds within Hong Kong’s New Territories and Kowloon areas. Regular school events include assemblies, cultural celebrations, concerts, and exhibitions where students share their learning with parents. The school also hosts “Green Week”, an environmental initiative organised by the student Eco Warriors to promote sustainability and community involvement. Collaboration between staff, students, and families is a central part of school life.
The CWBS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) works closely with the school to enhance communication and community spirit. It helps organise events such as family fun days, book fairs, fundraising sales, and social evenings that bring parents, staff, and students together. The PTA also supports school improvement projects by funding resources and extracurricular activities. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in classroom events, assist with reading programmes, and participate in committees throughout the year. Contact details and membership information for the PTA are available through the school’s Parent Portal and main office.
Clearwater Bay School (CWBS) is an ESF primary school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1–6; it has been an IB World School since 2009 and completed a joint IBO/CIS evaluation in 2018. The campus sits in Clearwater Bay, New Territories, with easy public-transport access from Choi Hung and Hang Hau; the school runs 28 bus routes serving nearby districts. CWBS enrols about 720 students across 24 classes and operates a four-form entry model. Learning is delivered in English, with Chinese taught in banded groups, including options for Chinese as an additional language. Co-curricular options include choirs, theatre, ukulele and art clubs, alongside sports teams. A student-led Eco Warriors group organises an annual Green Week focused on sustainability. Student wellbeing is supported by a Learning Diversity team, ELSA-trained assistants and a school counsellor.
