The Island School Trust

The Island School Trust was established in 2007 to mark the 40th anniversary of Island School. The Trust is largely funded by donations from parents and alumni.  The Trustees include the Principal, a member of the School Council, a PTA representative, a member of the Island School Alumni Association, a staff representative and three independent trustees.

Click here to see the Deeds of the Trust

The Island School Trust Trustees

Dr Tarja Joro, Chair of the Island School Trust (Independent Representative)
Tarja received her MSc and PhD from Helsinki School of Economics (presently part of Aalto University). She worked as a graduate researcher with funding from Science Academy of Finland, and as a faculty member at University of Alberta School of Business in Canada. She has published in the area of productivity economics. Her two children are Islanders (class of 2022 and 2023). She has been involved with fundraising for schools since 2006.
Mr Stephen Loggie, Principal of Island School
Stephen joined the Island School Trust in 2017. He has a long history of contributing to the actions charitable institutions including in his current role of Chair of the Summerbridge Foundation. Stephen believes that the Island School Trust has a pivotal role to play in ensuring the school's long standing tradition of enhancing education through service endures.
Mr Eric Chen, Treasurer of The Island School Trust & School Council Representative
Mr Frank Lang, PTA Representative
Ms Mary Lacey-Vittachi, Teacher Representative
Mary Lacey-Vittachi began teaching at Island School in 1987, during the principalship of Mr Colin Niven. There was a brief sojourn with Shatin College and she returned to Island School in 1992, where she has taught English and Drama; she is in her final year as one of the Senior Heads of DaVinci House. She is married to Nury Vittachi and they have 3 adopted Chinese children.
Mr Darren Siu, Alumni Representative
Ms Christine Liu, Independent Representative
Independent Representative-Vacant
School Council Representative- Vacant

The List of Trustees, updated 1 Feb 2024

Please click here to see the Island giving page

The Island School Trust Deed is available for inspection at the School Office

The Audited Accounts of the Trust are available for inspection at the School Office.

Contact trust@online.island.edu.hk