The HCIS Residence encourages boarders to be socially responsible. There is a Residence Afternoon Programme (RAP) that is helmed solely by the Residence Mentors for their boarders, and takes place on one afternoon a week during the school term. Events may include learning different hobbies such as baking, playing chess or simply bonding over a meal together. The boarders are also given opportunities to learn outside the classroom through different community services, such as clean-up drives and recycling activities.