History is made for CIS Alumni, as we have our first-ever mother-daughter Class Ambassadors! We’re thrilled to introduce Linda (Class of ’95), and her daughter Anabelle (Class of ’25). who are serving as Class Ambassadors for their respective classes. Click below to read their profile and find out more about them!
Name: Linda Lo and Anabelle Fong
Graduating Year: 1995 and 2025
Current place of residence: Hong Kong
Well done for graduating from CIS, Anabelle! How does it feel now that exams and 14 years of CIS is over?
Bittersweet! I cannot believe that I’ve been at CIS for 14 years, but I am grateful to have grown up in a school that has challenged and supported me both socially and academically.
What is one piece of advice your mother gave you that helped you through your IB years?
I am grateful that my mum has never pressured me to get top marks in my classes. It has made my learning journey a lot more enjoyable as I was able to focus on each class’s content without worrying about test results. She always told me to maintain a good balance between fun and work, allowing me to truly enjoy all the moments of the IBDP programme.
Linda, you have worn many hats at CIS over the years: student, alumna, parent, volunteer, CISPTA member, and many more (including now Class Ambassador!). What has been the most memorable change or transformation of the school that you have seen?
Two things immediately come to mind—the school uniform and the campus evolution! When I was a student, I wore a pink uniform, but my daughter grew up in a white shirt and navy skort. It’s fascinating to see how even small details like uniforms adapt over time, reflecting modern trends and our school’s commitment to sustainability.
CIS has evolved a lot over the years. What changes do you hope to see at CIS in the future?
Linda: The children are already incredibly fortunate to study in such a well-rounded and happy environment. That said, I’d love to see even greater emphasis on sports-enhanced facilities, coaching, student participation, and school spirit. Sports have such a unique power to bring a community together, teaching resilience, teamwork, and pride. If we can further cultivate a strong sports culture at CIS, I believe it will only strengthen our community and instil invaluable life lessons in our students.
Quickfire round – give us the first answer you think of
- Who is most likely to cry during a movie:
- Linda: Anabelle!
- Anabelle: Me!
- Biggest pet peeve:
- Linda: Turning without signaling
- Anabelle: People chewing with their mouths open
- Who could survive longer without their phone?
- Linda: Anabelle
- Anabelle: My mum
What is your favourite memory from CIS?
Linda: The lifelong friendships. CIS is where I met my closest friends – 30 years later, we’re still like family. That’s the special part of CIS: it creates bonds that last forever.
Anabelle: I had a lot of fun travelling to Pordenone, Italy to attend the 2024 Giornate del Cinema Muto! I watched many amazing silent films and learned so much about the era. I made everyone adhere to a Pinterest board-inspired dress code, and it was so fun getting closer to my classmates. Italy was so beautiful, and we were also fortunate enough to speak with Jay Weissberg, the director of the festival!
What were your best and worst subjects at CIS?
Linda: I enjoyed English and disliked Maths
Anabelle: I loved film and struggled in Maths
Favourite teacher(s) at CIS:
Linda: Ni Laoshi was my Chinese teacher in Year 6. He was kind and encouraging and also introduced Chinese calligraphy to the class, which made Chinese learning fun.
Anabelle: Ms Bacon – she was my advisor and was the best to talk to! She really took care of our advisory, looking out for our best interests and making boring slideshows fun.