Principal's Updates

Reminders

• Parent Engagement Feedback: As Term 1 draws to a close, we would like to collect parents' feedback to assess our progress in this area. Your feedback will directly inform how we can further enhance your experience and partnership with the school. Please complete this brief survey by Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

• The First Day of Term 2 is Monday, 5 January 2026. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our campus on this date. School calendars are available on the school website here. 

Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential 

• Weez Walk 2026 is a meaningful community initiative to raise awareness of youth mental health and much-needed funds for MindHK. As a school, we are committed to maximising our collective positive impact this year. To sign up students for the Weez Walk challenge, parents please view the details and complete the eNotice on Gateway using your parent account.

• Hong Kong Young Writers Awards is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself creatively and showcase your imagination through writing. Please view the details and submit your work through this form by Wednesday, 7 January 2026. 

• WISustain Leadership Roles are available for Years 9, 10 and 12. Please find the details and submit your application via this form before Monday, 5 January 2026. 

• Dynasty Leadership Applications are open for Year 10 and Year 12 students. Please view the details in the links to prepare for your video submission by Friday, 9 January 2026. 

• Wellbeing Week will take place in the third week of Term 2. The Wellbeing Team is recruiting students who are passionate about leading activities to support peers' learning on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. Please sign up via this form.

Students competed in three categories: an exciting Year 7 Spelling Bee, a challenging Year 8 Translation Bee, and an eloquent Year 9 French Speech competition.

The students’ impressive linguistic skills and enthusiasm truly made the day a fantastic cultural festival. Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating their talent in languages and culture. Un grand merci to the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau for their generous prize donations.

Students in the Lower School have been participating in a number of assemblies and tutor visits where staff have been distributing certificates, postcards, and cups for a wide range of achievements this term. We are have distributed Bronze and Silver Credit Certificates, Learner Profile Postcards and Awards, Star Search Cups,Tutee of the Term Certificates and Attendance Certificates.

Congratulations to all the students who have won awards and recognition this term and demonstrated exemplary effort in their learning. Student "shout-out" letters will also be sent home to further recognise individual student achievement. 

During Term 1, our Head Students, alongside the student leaders of each ESF secondary school, discussed and shared ideas regarding themes of Kindness, Leadership and Sustainability. By sharing initiatives, our Head Students gained valuable insight into how other ESF schools promote diversity and school spirit. By collaborating across campuses, our Head Students not only shape the culture of our school but also strengthen the collective ESF community. Well done to our Head Student on leveraging student voice to drive positive change. 

Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live

On Tuesday, WIS hosted a Cross Country mini-meet around the waterfront and Sandy Bay area. This event was a fantastic opportunity for students to gain eligibility for the finals in January and experience real race conditions against other schools.

A total of 135 students from five schools competed, with Almos (Year 7) finishing second overall, and Year 7 students Adrian and Alvis and Year 11 student Illias placing in the top six.

Special thanks to Ms Caldwell, Mr Donald, and the WIS Running Community for hosting, as well as the student first aiders stationed around the course. Well done to all participants.

Our sports teams have had an outstanding term, competing in the highest divisions across both ISSFHK and most HKSSF sports. We are thrilled by the remarkable number of students who demonstrated the courage and passion to join our teams this term. Congratulations to every participant for displaying excellent sportsmanship and resilience throughout the season.

Team Highlights:

• Football: U14 Boys Division 1 – 2nd overall

• Netball: U16 Girls Division 1 – 2nd overall

• Netball: U16 Girls Division 3 – 3rd overall

A big shout-out to our incredible swimmers, Year 7 Jamie and Year 13 Duncan, who set new records for ISSFHK Swimming at the recent finals. Duncan's domination in the Boys U20 category saw him set a new record in the 50m Butterfly, 100m Backstroke, and 50m Freestyle. Year 7 Jamie smashed the Girls U12 50m Butterfly record.

Congratulations to all our swimmers for their dedication, hard work, and outstanding performances this term. 

Year 11 student Gwyneth recently represented Hong Kong as a member of the U15 Girls Hockey team in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Youth Exchange Programme in Guangzhou. 

Gwyneth is one of our outstanding student athletes from our High Performance Student Athlete Programme (HPSAP). 

Last Sunday, our talented musicians showcased their skills at a renowned live music venue on Hong Kong Island. We are proud to see our students sharing their enthusiasm and engaging with the local music scene. 

Weez Walk 2026 is a meaningful community initiative to raise awareness of youth mental health and much-needed funds for MindHK. West Island School is committed to maximising our collective positive impact this year. On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, every student and staff member will have the opportunity to complete a 3km circular route around the school. 

To sign up students for the Weez Walk challenge, parents please view the details and complete the eNotice on Gateway using your parent account.

West Island School wishes everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!