West Island School Newsletter: WISdom Weekly

Announcements and Reminders

Yearbook collection will be available during the week of 15 June. If you have ordered a yearbook copy, please refer to the collection details in the announcement message.
Sports kit ordering window is open until Friday, 26 June. Please refer to the Sports Guide for full details.
Blood Drive will take place on Monday, 22 June. To participate in this meaningful cause, please register via the appropriate form for your category: Students (aged 16+), Family Members/Visitors, or Staff. Please note that parental consent is required for donors aged 16 and 17.
Early dismissal on Friday, 26 June is at 12.15pm. School buses will depart at 12.30pm.
2026-2027 School Calendars, including final term dates and school-wide events, are available on the parent website here.

Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential

Leadership roles in our new Sports Committee will help you gain great experience and make an impact on sport at WIS. Please view the roles and apply via the application form by Monday, 15 June.

Year 9 Careers Fair

On Friday morning, our Higher Education and Careers team welcomed a strong line-up of 15 presenters from a diverse range of fields, spanning aviation, journalism, and engineering to finance, entrepreneurship, and the creative arts.

Our Year 9 students gained valuable first-hand insights from well-established professionals in their fields of interest. The annual Careers Fair offers an exceptional platform for our Year 9 students, empowering them with the knowledge and foresight to confidently prepare for their upcoming academic choices.

Inter-Dynasty Events

Sporcle

From Wednesday to Thursday, students brought their energy and trivia skills to our Geography classroom and participated in the Inter-Dynasty Sporcle competition. It was great to see our teachers joining in the fun.

Just Dance

On Friday, students gathered in the Sports Hall for Inter-Dynasty Just Dance to enjoy the music, dance to the beat and share a brilliant moment of community spirit.

Year 12 Collaborative Science Project

During the final week of May, our Year 12 IB Diploma Science students participated in the ESF-wide Collaborative Science Project (CSP), a compulsory component of the IB curriculum. This three-day challenge fosters cross-subject teamwork. Students from various scientific subjects, including ESS, Physics, Chemistry, Food Science, Computer Science and Sports Science, combined their expertise to investigate global issues. Their diverse investigations ranged from pop-culture-inspired experiments to fundamental studies in alternative biofuels, insulation, and kinetic energy generation.

The culmination of their hard work was a vibrant exhibition, where students presented their findings to an enthusiastic audience of Year 7 and 8 peers. Congratulations to our award winners:

Popular Vote: Group 6 – Emily, Jasmin, Emily, Jude, Isaac and David
Best Science Prize: Group 13 – Felix, Brianna, Aastha, Marcus, Sophia and Hayden

The focus of the CSP is the learning and collaborative process over the final result. Our students developed the "transformational competencies" outlined in the OECD Future of Education and Skills report, which are essential attributes for success in the future workplace.

Young Georgrahers

Four West Island School geographers have made it through to the 'People's Choice' award as part of the Young Geographer of the Year Competition.

To show your support, please cast your vote through this link.

Year 8: Ryder Wu
Year 9: Jaehee Shin
Year 10: Hannah Man, Prabhjas Singh

2026 RGS-HK Young Geographer of the Year People's Choice Award

Cabaret

On Wednesday evening, our drama studio was transformed into a spectacularly vibrant performance space as students took to the stage for our annual Cabaret night. It was a joy to see our students completely leading the stage, whether delivering impressive individual performances or sharing the spotlight with their best friends. From soulful solos to high-energy group acts, the evening was a powerful celebration of community spirit and creative talent development.

Sports

Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live

Sports Awards Ceremony

On Tuesday, our PHE & Sport Faculty celebrated our students who received the West Island School Sports Awards this year.

Well done to all our student-athletes for their outstanding achievements and admirable resilience. Thank you to our supportive families who attended the ceremony to cheer them on, and to our enthusiastic musicians who welcomed our families with a delightful performance. Please visit this link for more photos from the Sports Awards Ceremony.

ISSFHK Football: U12 Girls

Our U12 Football girls ended their ISSFHK season with a brilliant tactical performance. After a scoreless first half, Chloe scored an amazing goal to put WIS ahead. Although the opponent's squad depth secured them a late 1-3 win, our team earned immense praise from opposing coaches and parents. What a fantastic, proud way to end the season!

ISSFHK Football: U12 Boys

Our U12B Boys team captured the bronze medal after a convincing win in their final match. This fantastic achievement was the result of incredible team effort, tireless hard work, and positive energy right until the final whistle. Their medals are well-deserved.

High Performance Student Athlete: Fencing

Year 12 student Haidi has once again achieved outstanding results in fencing, recently claiming the 1st runner-up spot in the President's Cup Fencing Championship. With this achievement, Haidi has now qualified to represent Hong Kong in three major senior international events: the Asian Championships (New Delhi, India), the World Championships (Hong Kong), and the Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan). We wish her the very best of luck as she takes on these prestigious opportunities.

Hong Kong Schools Music Festival

Congratulations to our musicians who achieved outstanding results at the 78th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival this year. Their passion and continuous dedication are the key drivers for realising their potential.

Student Achievements

Youth Aerospace Innovation

Our Year 9 students, Asia, Sean and Zeyu, finished 3rd in the Space Technology Innovation Category at the 5th Hong Kong Youth Aerospace Innovation Competition, a key initiative supported by The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education.

Driven by a strong passion, they chose the "Space-based Power Station" project theme as a team. This gave them an incredible opportunity to take ownership of their learning, think critically and collaborate toward a common goal. Over the course of five weeks, they worked at their own pace to bring the project to life. In their respective roles, they significantly developed their skills in technical writing, presentation and public speaking.

Chess Scholastic Championship

A group of Year 7 chess enthusiasts, Patrick, Oliver, and Zachary, teamed up with Year 13 student Thambu to compete in the Hong Kong TCA Scholastic Championship, where they proudly won the Secondary Section Championship. On top of winning the overall secondary section, three team members also took home individual board prizes:

Thambu (Year 13): 1st place on Board 1
Zachary (Year 7): 1st place on Board 2
Patrick (Year 7): 2nd place on Board 3

Princeton Book Award

Year 12 student Jeffrey has received the prestigious Princeton Book Award from the Princeton Club of Hong Kong, in recognition of his excellence in academics, service, and leadership.

As an outstanding student, Jeffrey has embraced many opportunities within the school to foster his personal and academic growth. We look forward to seeing where Jeffrey's passion takes him as he enters his final year at WIS next year.

Music

Year 8 student Neil has received an offer from the Heifetz Music Institute. He will participate in a prestigious three-week professional music summer programme starting next week. We wish him the very best of luck.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation

Today, our staff room was filled with joy and laughter during the Teacher and Staff Appreciation event, wonderfully organised by our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and supported by our parent volunteers. Our staff body is grateful for this thoughtful celebration and the incredible warmth shown by our West Island School families

Upcoming Parent Session

Coffee & College: 18 June

Every month, our Higher Education and Careers Team hosts a Coffee and College session. Our last session for this school year will cover “Foundation Year programmes in Canada, the UK, Australia and the US 2+2".

Date: Thursday, 18 June

Time: 8 - 9am

To register for this or any future sessions, please complete the Google form. To catch up on previous webinars, please follow the WIS Careers YouTube channel.

Latest recording: The University Application Process for the UK and Hong Kong

ESF Explore: Summer Academy

The Secondary Summer Academy is designed to bridge the gap between school and the professional world, focusing on communication, leadership and technical expertise. ESF Explore offers an expanded curriculum of "Future-Ready" courses, including:

- Empower Your Future: Dive into specialised tracks like Youth Investment & Financial Literacy, Teen Entrepreneurship, or the Psychology of Self & Future Success.
- Tech & Innovation: Master the tools of tomorrow with AI Game Dev Studio, Code Your Own World with VR, and Algorithm Adventures with Python.
- Creative Communication: Refine high-level soft skills in Secondary Debate, Media, News and Me, and Public Speaking: Speak Your Truth (combining LAMDA and TED-talk styles).
- Elite Sports: For dedicated athletes, the advanced Basketball, Football, and Swimming clinics provide the competitive edge needed for school sports and beyond.
- Full Day Programme: Immersive classroom learning for maximum skill growth.
  AM Classroom learning (Academics/Tech) + PM Multi-sports for a healthy, active balance.

These programmes are led by industry-experienced educators, including former traders, educational psychologists, and award-winning tech founders, to foster critical thinking and professional creativity.

Summer Academy Period: 22 June 22 to 7 August (Enrolment by week)

Locations: Island School | Renaissance College | King George V School

*School bus service available at Island School.

More details and sign-ups: Summer Academy Catalogue | Summer Academy Listing

Enrol now with a 10% discount exclusively for ESF students. Promo code: ESFAPP10

Upcoming Events

ESF Art Exhibition: 17 - 21 June

Nine West Island School students in Year 7 and Years 10-12 produced artwork to this year's ESF Art Exhibition. Our students will display an exciting variety of 3D printed sculpture, futuristic painting, hanging installation, digital art and drawing.

Bringing together creativity from across the ESF community, the exhibition celebrates not just artistic talent, but curiosity, imagination and the confidence to explore big ideas about tomorrow.

That question of "What does tomorrow look like" sits at the heart of this year’s ESF Art Exhibition. The exhibition will feature more than 150 artworks by students from Pre-K to Year 13. ESF Explore joins the exhibition with a collaborative artwork for the first time.

Location: Exhibition Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central

Public Exhibition Dates: 17 - 20 June (10am until 7pm) and 21 June (10am - 4pm)

Free admission | Open to all

Enquiries: 2574 2351

Blood Drive: 22 June

Giving blood is a simple, selfless act that makes a profound difference. Every single donation can save or improve lives within our local community. Whether you are a regular donor or considering your first time, your contribution is vital. Join us at the 2026 WIS Blood Drive and help save lives.

Date: Monday, 22 June

Time: 10am - 5pm

Location: 3/F MPH, West Island School

Registration Links:

- Student: Click here to register
- Parents/Guardians: Click here to register

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