West Island School Newsletter: WISdom Weekly

Warm Reminders

Wellbeing Redefined will take place next week to challenge our current perceptions and understanding of mental health. We look forward to your active participation in the daily activities as we work together to redefine wellbeing while having fun. Find out more on our WIS Wellbeing website.
Weez Walk with WIS empowers students to spread mental health awareness to the wider community. Please find the details on Gateway via your parent account and complete the eNotice by Thursday, 22 January.
Sports Team Kit Orders will close on Wednesday, 21 January. To order kits for sports that start immediately upon return after the Easter holiday, please refer to the details here. All orders will be delivered to your designated address during the spring break.

Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential

ESF Composition Competition and Piano Concerto Composition are still open for aspiring student musicians to showcase their creativity and talent. Please sign in to your student account and submit your entries by 9 February.
Lunar New Year Assembly is a great opportunity to celebrate Chinese culture. Please complete this form to let us know which Chinese instruments you play and which Chinese songs you sing.
Horizons Week 2026 Information Sessions for students will be held from Monday, 19 January to Friday, 30 January. Please find out more via this link. Kindly note that all year groups refer to the school year 2026-2027.

Inter-Dynasty Athletics

Monday was a dynamic start to the week. Our students participated in the inter-house athletics heats to determine who the finalists will be for the whole-school Sports Day on 13 February.

Whether you will be competing on the field or track, or cheering from the stands, we look forward to celebrating our community spirit together.

Year 12 IB Film

From Monday to Tuesday, Year 12 IB Film students raced against the clock to complete their mission to enter the Babel 48 Competition. They were to challenge to script, shoot, and edit a short film in just two days using one line of dialogue, one specific prop and one cinematic technique.

From frantic brainstorming to the final export, the creativity, teamwork, and determination were evident in every frame. We are incredibly proud of their dedication to the craft.

Pre-16 Celebration Assembly

On Wednesday, our Years 7-11 students had their Pre-16 Assembly to celebrate student talent and their achievements. Everyone enjoyed the time spent together as a community, cheering on their peers and reflecting on their collective progress.

Well done to the students who made exceptional progress in the WIS cardiovascular Run. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the diverse strengths of our students and leave everyone feeling inspired for the weeks ahead.

CAS Corner: Term 2 First Week

Science Art Mural

Our Year 12 students are bringing vibrant colour to the B Block 8th floor. They will continue painting in the coming weeks, creating a large-scale mural in the Science Corridor designed to inspire curiosity and reflection.

Baking Maniac

Our baking enthusiasts have started developing their hands-on baking and decorating techniques. They are excited to explore even more recipes throughout the term.

Sports

We are inviting parents to come into school to watch the upcoming basketball semi-finals.

Tuesday, 20 January: U12 Girls at 3.30pm; U12 Boys at 4.30pm
Thursday, 22 January: U20 at 3.30pm; U16 at 5pm

ISSFHK Basketball

The U12 Girls Basketball team hosted its first home game on Tuesday and secured a fantastic opening win. The team's great defensive improvements and the continuous development of key skills—such as passing, dribbling, and shooting—led to this positive result and helped them advance to the next round. Well done to the team!

ISSFHK Aquathlon

Last weekend, many of our students competed in the Hong Kong Aquathlon Championships. Well done to everyone for showing grit and determination. Congratulations to Year 10 student Marcus, who emerged as the champion.

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

Parent Sessions

Beyond Grades: 22 January

As part of our Term 2 Wellbeing Week, 'Wellbeing Redefined', we would like to invite parents to join our Wellbeing Team and Dr Scarlett Mattoli, Clinical Psychologist from Psynamo Group, for a solutions-focused, 90-minute workshop designed to equip you with the insights and tools to empower your children to thrive in our high-achieving environment.

The session will cover building resilience, the power of rest and mastering digital balance.

Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Location: West Island School

Please sign up via this Google form and find out the wellbeing resources for parents here.

Post-16 The Final Stretch: 25 February

Our Post-16 team warmly invites Years 12-13 parents to our upcoming information session. This session is designed to provide you with key insights and practical strategies to help you support your child as they prepare for their final exams.

Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Time: 9am

Duration: About one hour

Location: Staff Room, West Island School

Please confirm your attendance by submitting this Google form.

PTA: Get Ready for WIS Bazaar

WIS Bazaar: 14 March

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day at the WIS Bazaar. Join us to indulge in fun, food, and fabulous activities as we celebrate our school community together.

Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026

Time: 11am - 4pm

Location: West Island School

Donations and Fundraising

The PTA WIS Bazaar Organising Committee is calling for your generous support. Every donation helps fund important projects at WIS and supports our partner charities. If you would like to contribute, please complete the donation form for any of the following:

Cash Donations: To support Bazaar set-up costs and stall expenses.
Silent Auction Prizes: Preferably experiences and larger items.
New Goods for Sale: Such as samples or excess stock from companies.

Collection of Pre-loved Books

Give your pre-loved books a second life! We encourage you to donate your books—fiction or non-fiction, in any language—to support our book stall at the WIS Bazaar on 14 March.

Please ensure that the books are in good condition and that the content is appropriate for our school community.

Drop-off locations:

- Designated box outside School Reception
- Car Park

Commercial Vendors

The WIS Bazaar is still open for commercial vendors to team up with our PTA for a wonderful day celebrating the school community. If you are interested in joining us with a market stall, please find the details and submit your application through this form before Sunday, 25 January.

ESF Explore: Term 2 Programme

ESF Explore offers engaging after-school programmes designed to inspire, challenge, and nurture every student's unique talents. Beyond academic achievement, the Term 2 programmes focus on holistic development by supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

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*Use promo code ESFAPP10 for 10% off (ESF students only)

Upcoming Events

WIS Weez Walk: 3 & 7 February

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.

Whole-school Weez Walk (Tuesday, 3 February): Every student and staff member will have the opportunity to complete a 3km circular route around the school.
Family Opportunity (Saturday, 7 February): West Island School staff will complete the full 62km Weez Walk route. Families can join for sections or challenge themselves to complete the full route in one go. Please check out the route for this Weez Walk challenge.

To sign up students for the Weez Walk challenge, please view the details and complete the eNotice on Gateway via your parent account by Thursday, 22 January.

Sports Day: 13 February

Sports Day is a celebration of energy and excitement. We invite our students' families to witness the friendly competition and be part of the inter-Dynasty spirit as we create unforgettable moments together.

Date: Friday, 13 February 2026

Location: Wan Chai Sports Ground

Save the date. Details will be announced closer to the event.

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