Our Leadership Team

Eliza WONG

Head Principal

Ms. Eliza Wong has been working in education for the last 40 years, and in 1997, she joined the family of Kingston International School as a Head Teacher. She was promoted to Kindergarten Principal in 2001, and by 2008, she took on the additional role of Primary School Principal at Kingston International School. In the latter half of that year, the school board decided to promote Ms. Wong as Head Principal of Kingston's Kindergarten and Primary Schools. From 2009 onwards, she became a Board member of ICHK Secondary, the through-train high school division of Kingston International School.。

Ms. Wong was heavily involved in the expansion of Kingston, as the demand for admission spots far exceeded its supply. Seeing the pressing need for expansion, she dedicated tremendous effort towards in. She was rewarded when Kingston opened its Lower Primary campus in 2001 and its Upper Primary campus in 2010 to all more students to join the Kingston family. Regarding learning, Ms. Wong demonstrated great initiative in paving the way for the school's further academic development by receiving training on the IBPYP curriculum before establishing Kingston's Primary School. To prepare herself for this step, she participated in numerous IB workshops. She also visited IB schools in various places such as Switzerland, Australia, Thailand, Shanghai, Beijing, Vietnam, India, and Singapore for academic exchange with the management levels. 

As for the linguistic aspect, she emphasises the need for a strong and solid Chinese curriculum that is on par with their English counterpart programme to maintain a bilingual curriculum of the highest calibre across the international school stage in Hong Kong.

Mr. Ngatai Walker 

Principal of Primary School

Ngatai Walker is an experienced leader, dedicated educator, and professional rugby coach passionate about unlocking the full potential of individuals and teams. Guided by his philosophy, Empower, Learn, Belong, he designs inclusive, values-based environments that allow communities and athletes to thrive. Grounded in cultural responsiveness and well-being), Ngatai's leadership is anchored in the Māori proverb: "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata" (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people). 

Educational Leadership & Innovation

With over 25 years of global teaching and leadership experience across New Zealand, the UK, and Germany, Ngatai has a proven history of driving strategic change and managing complex organizational growth. His comprehensive background in school administration includes:

• School Principalship: Led major community strategic plans and established strong inclusive cultures as Principal of Puketapu School (growing the community to 420 students and 50+ staff), and served as Interim Principal at Apanui School and Lepperton School.
• Regional Leadership: Served as Lead Principal for the New Plymouth Central Community of Learning (Kāhui Ako), overseeing 6 schools, over 4,500 students, and 500+ staff members.
• Digital Transformation: Worked as a Leadership & Learning Facilitator with CORE Education, reviewing leadership and teaching practices to implement future-focused, localized curricula using digital technologies..
• Strategic & Pedagogical Expertise: Specializes in strategic planning, curriculum development, financial and property management.

Ngatai holds a Master of Educational Leadership (M.Ed) from Waikato University, specializing in organizational development and indigenous/Māori community leadership]. He also holds a Diploma in Te Reo Māori (Bilingual Immersion) from Te Wānanga o Raukawa and is a recipient of the Teach NZ Study Award (2014 & 2022).

High-Performance Coaching

Parallel to his career in education, Ngatai is an accomplished professional rugby coach operating at the highest levels of the sport in New Zealand. He excels at managing coaching teams and high-performance staff to grow performance cultures. His notable appointments include:

• Head Coach – NZ U85kg (2025), NZ Māori XV (2024), Super Rugby Aupiki (Hurricanes Poua, 2024) 
• Assistant Coach (Backs & Attack) – NZ Secondary Schools (2023), securing back-to-back test victories against Australia U18
• Skills Coach & Performance Analyst – NPC (Manawatū Turbos, 2024)

Personal Philosophy

At the heart of Ngatai’s leadership is a simple truth: if you build the right culture, systems and daily habits, people will thrive. He is dedicated to creating environments where identity, language, and culture are genuinely celebrated, giving individuals the safety to take risks and succeed. 

He leads with the grounding philosophy of the Māori proverb: "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini," acknowledging that he brings not just his own strengths, but the collective talents of his family, tribe, and ancestors.

Dr. Fenwick TONG

Principal of Primary School 

Dr. Tong was born in mainland China and has been passionate about learning Chinese Language from a young age. She was educated in Putonghua and graduated from high school in China. With the dream of devoting herself to education, Dr. Tong graduated from the Education University of Hong Kong in 2004 with a Bachelor Degree of Education (Honours) (Primary) and was subsequently registered as a teacher with the EDB. Her first posting was as a class teacher here at KIS, the first authorized IBPYP school in Hong Kong. 

From 2004 to 2008, Dr. Tong taught Year 1, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 at Kingston. During this time, she witnessed the development of our Chinese curriculum while gaining insight into the essence of the Chinese programme across all year levels.

In 2008, Dr. Tong obtained her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology from Beijing Language and Culture University. In August of the same year, she was promoted to Head of Chinese at our school. She led the team of Chinese teachers in designing a school-based Chinese curriculum aligned with the IB-PYP framework. In order to promote high-quality bilingual education，she also compiled the Chinese Language teaching materials for bilingual learners in Years 1 to 6, along with the Lower Primary Handbook of Idiom, Upper Primary Handbook of Idiom and Couplet Poems.

In August 2016, Dr. Tong was promoted to Vice Principal, responsible for educational administrations, continuing to develop a high-quality Chinese curriculum, and driving professional development for Chinese teachers as well as school growth. That same year, she compiled and published the Chinese Language textbooks for Years 7 to 9 for our through-train secondary school, ICHK.

In 2017, Dr. Tong completed the Preparation for Principalship Course at Hong Kong Baptist University and obtained the relevant qualification.

 In 2021, Dr. Tong successfully completed her Doctoral program in Education: Language Education (Chinese) at the Education University of Hong Kong, earning the distinguished title of Doctor of Education.

Dr. Tong is also the founder of the Hong Kong International School Primary Chinese Battle of the Book and the Hong Kong International School Primary Chinese Debate Exchange Competition. She has worked tirelessly to foster academic exchanges among international schools.

Mr. Michael Goodson

KIS PYP Coordinator and English Head Teacher

Michael Goodson is originally from South Africa, where he began his professional career as a practising attorney specialising in environmental and public law. He later transitioned into academia, lecturing in Banking and Insolvency Law before relocating to Hong Kong in 2016.

Since moving into the education sector, Michael has worked extensively with learners across Kindergarten and Primary School. He holds both an LLB and a PGCE, with a specialisation in Key Stage 2 and above. His diverse professional background enriches his approach to education, combining analytical rigour with a deep understanding of student development.

Michael joined Kingston International School in 2021 as a Year 6 Class Teacher and English Coordinator. His consistent leadership, commitment to excellence, and collaborative approach led to his promotion in 2026 to English Head Teacher and IB PYP Coordinator.

His unique professional journey equips him with the insight and precision required to ensure the continued development and integrity of the IB Programme at Kingston. He works closely with the English and Mathematics coordinators to ensure that the English curriculum is continuously reviewed, refined, and aligned with the evolving needs of Kingston’s vibrant learning community.

At the heart of Michael’s work is a genuine compassion for both learners and colleagues. He believes that meaningful education is built on strong relationships, trust, and a culture of mutual respect. His supportive leadership style fosters confidence in teachers and encourages students to take intellectual risks in a safe and nurturing environment. By championing collaboration and wellbeing alongside academic excellence, Michael contributes to a school community where both learners and educators feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

 

Ms. Eliza Wong

Head Principal

Ms. Eliza Wong has been working in education for the last 40 years, and in 1997, she joined the family of Kingston International School as a Head Teacher. She was promoted to Kindergarten Principal in 2001, and by 2008, she took on the additional role of Primary School Principal at Kingston International School. In the latter half of that year, the school board decided to promote Ms. Wong as Head Principal of Kingston's Kindergarten and Primary Schools. From 2009 onwards, she became a Board member of ICHK Secondary, the through-train high school division of Kingston International School.

Ms. Wong was heavily involved in the expansion of Kingston, as the demand for admission spots far exceeded its supply. Seeing the pressing need for expansion, she dedicated tremendous effort towards in. She was rewarded when Kingston opened its Lower Primary campus in 2001 and its Upper Primary campus in 2010 to all more students to join the Kingston family. Regarding learning, Ms. Wong demonstrated great initiative in paving the way for the school's further academic development by receiving training on the IBPYP curriculum before establishing Kingston's Primary School. To prepare herself for this step, she participated in numerous IB workshops. She also visited IB schools in various places such as Switzerland, Australia, Thailand, Shanghai, Beijing, Vietnam, India, and Singapore for academic exchange with the management levels. 

As for the linguistic aspect, she emphasises the need for a strong and solid Chinese curriculum that is on par with their English counterpart programme to maintain a bilingual curriculum of the highest calibre across the international school stage in Hong Kong.

Ms. Michelle Chu

KCC & KIK English Head Teacher and PYP Coordinator

Michelle Chu is originally from New Zealand and came to Hong Kong in 2002 where she began her career in Early Childhood Education. Michelle worked in various kindergartens in Hong Kong before coming to Kingston in 2010 as a class teacher and later moving into the role of PYP Coordinator and English Head Teacher. Michelle has led Kingston through three IB Evaluations and is looking forward to continuing to grow and develop our programme.
Michelle has a Bachelor of Arts from Massey University in New Zealand, a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher Qualification from The Education University of Hong Kong and a PGDE in Early Childhood Education from The University of Hong Kong. Most recently she completed her Kindergarten Principal's Certificate from Hong Kong Baptist University.
Michelle is also a Kingston parent. Her two children began their education in Kingston’s playgroup and are now both at ICHK Secondary. Michelle chose Kingston to ensure that her children developed both their English and Chinese language skills and are able to be fully bilingual. The IB PYP programme and small class sizes offered by Kingston are also something that Michelle believes offered the best opportunities for her children to become well rounded, internationally minded individuals.

Ms. Irene Leung

KIK Chinese Head Teacher

Ms. Leung is from Hong Kong. She has been working in the Early Child Education sector since she graduated from The Education University of Hong Kong and she has a deep understanding of Hong Kong's local culture and education system.

Ms. Leung joined Kingston in 2002 as the Chinese Head Teacher in KIK. Since then, she has been devoting herself to studying IBPYP. She has participated in different workshops, assisted in improving the Chinese curriculum in KIK, and worked together with her team to implement the best bilingual Unit teaching in order to provide meaningful, interesting, and challenging experiences to children. She values the inclusion of various cultures and diverse learning experiences. She also emphasizes each child's interest. She appreciates their uniqueness and encourages them to reflect on their learning, and provides support for cultivating students' international mindedness.

Ms. Leung has a 30-year-old son. As a mother, she believes that the people who know their children best are their parents. A child's world consists of family and school, so she attaches great importance to home-school cooperation. Kingston is a school that appreciates the uniqueness of children. With the sincere cooperation between home and school, children will be able to fully realize their potential. This is exactly her wish for education!

 

 

Ms. Freda Kwok

KCC Chinese Head Teacher

Ms. Kwok was born and grew up in Hong Kong. Since she was young, her dream was to become a teacher. She became a  Kindergarten teacher after secondary school, affirming that her life mission was to devote herself to early childhood education.
Ms. Kwok received early childhood education training in Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute (now renamed as Hong Kong Polytechnic University) in 1987 and went on to become an early childhood educator. In 1989 Ms. Kwok got married and planned to have children. Therefore, she temporarily left her job in order to take care of her family.
After her children entered primary school, Ms. Kwok returned to the education sector and was employed by Kingston Children Centre. She later pursued continuing education at the Hong Kong Baptist University and was registered as Head Teacher in the Social Welfare Department in 2000. In 2005, Ms. Kwok graduated from The Hong Kong Institute of Education (now renamed The Education University of Hong Kong) and obtained the Certificate in Kindergarten Education.
Ms. Kwok's third child was born in 2006. He entered Kingston Playgroup in 2007 and graduated from Kingston International School in 2017. During this time, Ms. Kwok also took on the role of a Kingston parent.
It is Ms. Kwok's inspiration to see the children entering the campus with happy, innocent faces everyday. Children's first teachers are their family and then they begin their journey here at Kingston. She is glad to witness the growth and development of the children at Kingston.