In our school, the personal relationships between teachers and students remain irreplaceable. That human connection between educator and pupil, mentor and mentee, has a profound and lasting impact on a young person’s development. We are fortunate to maintain a generous teacher-student ratio, which enables our unique advisory system. Not only that, but every faculty member we hire is selected with interpersonal skills in mind; we look for outstanding academic teachers who are also natural advisors - they are caring, approachable, and empathetic. So, every student receives thoughtful, personalised guidance not only academically, but also socially and emotionally, and in nurturing their individual interests, talents, and growth. All Huitong teachers are pastoral advisors and, in that context, can be thought of as performing three related roles: