West Island School Newsletter: WISdom Weekly

Announcements and Reminders

Yearbook WISDOM 2025-2026 is now available for order. This year's edition is packed with wonderful memories from across our school community. Please refer to the eNotice on Gateway for full details and ensure you place your order before the deadline on Sunday, 17 May, at 11.59pm.
Term 3 CAS begins on Monday, 20 April and runs until Thursday, 18 June. Please note that CAS sessions do not take place on Day 0 or public holidays.
ESF Carbon Audit is a key part of our sustainability journey. We encourage all students to complete this travel survey by Thursday, 30 April, regarding their daily commute to help us baseline our emissions. You can also explore these learning resources to learn how tracking personal data helps drive meaningful climate action.
Service adjustments for Route No. 43M and No. 971 will take effect on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Please find the official notice on the Transport Department website and the detailed arrangements issued by Citybus Limited.

Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential

Book Week runs from 27 April to 30 April. We can’t wait to see our students' love for reading on display through the Inter-Dynasty Get Caught Reading competition, and to find out which book characters you will be bringing to life.
Cabaret Evening celebrates every talent. Join us on Wednesday, 10 June at 6pm for a night of incredible performances. Whether you're a juggler, magician, dancer, musician or performer at heart—this is your moment to shine. If you would like to perform, please send an expression of interest to Ms Rochester by Friday, 24 April.

Year 13 Leavers Week

This week, we celebrated the Year 13 students as they are reaching the end of their school journey. From collecting their caps and gowns to dressing up in a vibrant show of collective spirit, it has been a week of reflection and joy.

Year 13 Graduation

A heartfelt thank you to the families who joined us for the graduation ceremony; your support means everything. We wish our graduates the very best of luck in their upcoming exams and every success with their university applications as they look toward the future.

Let’s celebrate the Class of 2026’s milestone in this photo album. More memories and photos will be published in the upcoming yearbook.

Year 11 Celebration

Our Year 11 students and families also gathered this Thursday evening to celebrate the successful conclusion of their Pre-16 journey. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their achievements before they transition to Post-16 studies this August. As they now head into a crucial period of revision, we wish them the very best of luck with their upcoming (I)GCSE and BTEC Level 2 exams.

More photos are available in this photo album.

Year 7 Celebration Assembly

This week, Year 7 held their Celebration Assembly to recognise the outstanding achievements and positive contributions of its students over the last term. The event highlighted students who demonstrated resilience, community spirit, and a commitment to personal growth. Below are the main award categories and the winners celebrated during the assembly:

Award Categories and Main Winners:

The Growth Mindset Award: John (Tang 1)
The All-Rounder Award: Chengxi(Yuan 2)
The Kindness Award: Mackenzie (Han 2)
The Unsung Hero Award: Bhavya (Song 2)
The Morning Sunbeam Award: Harry (Ming 2)
Platinum Awards: Jasper and Kofi (Song 2)

In addition to these individual honours, numerous students were recognised with Gold and Silver awards for their consistent efforts throughout the term. Congratulations to all our Year 7 award recipients.

Year 10 GCSE Farm Trip

On Tuesday, the Year 10 GCSE Food and Nutrition class visited a local farm to observe food production firsthand, supporting a core component of their curriculum. By stepping out of the classroom, students gained a practical understanding of farming practices, seasonal sourcing and the environmental impact of modern food production.

Year 12 InnoHealth Presenters

Congratulations to our Year 12 students—Bella, David, Emily, and Joey—who participated in the Hong Kong InnoHealth Cup at HKU. They presented forward-thinking solutions to current healthcare challenges, showcasing both innovation and dedication. Excellent work.

Higher Education: University Assembly

On Monday, a group of students attended a University Assembly at Lingnan University featuring 2013 Nobel Laureate Professor Arieh Warshel.

Beyond his groundbreaking work in computational chemistry, the session offered invaluable insights into the scientific mindset. Students learned that a successful career requires more than brilliance; it demands humility, resilience and the courage to take risks. Professor Warshel’s journey served as a powerful reminder that open-mindedness and collaboration are just as critical as technical expertise in driving global innovation.

French: The AFLE Dictation

Well done to our Years 8 to 10 linguists who competed in the 14th Dictée de l’AFLE at the beginning of the term break. They joined a worldwide francophone tradition, showcasing incredible focus and a deep understanding of the French language. We can’t wait to see the results in a few weeks. Bravo à tous!

CAS Corner

CAS Ambassadors

We are delighted to introduce our new cohort of CAS Ambassadors, who have demonstrated an excellent commitment to Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). We look forward to seeing them guide their peers through new and exciting initiatives.

What's My Story

Following our previous episode, we continue the conversation with Class of 2018 alumnus Ryan Wan. Ryan shares the importance of exploring passions to define a career path, explains why students should take IAs (Internal Assessments) and EEs (Extended Essays) seriously, and tells his story of becoming an entrepreneur.

Sports

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

ISSFHK Athletics

Before the end of Term 2, our students’ incredible athletic spirit continued at the ISSFHK Senior and Junior Championships. It was a season of grit and determination.

Seniors:

Overall: Champions
U20 Girls: 1st
U16 Boys: 2nd
U20 Boys: 3rd

Juniors:

Overall: 3rd
U12 Girls: 3rd

Individual Achievements

Harvey (Year 12): Gold in High Jump (clearing 1.80m—notably jumping higher than his own height)
Jennica (Year 11): An outstanding haul of two Golds, one Silver, and one Bronze.
Koppany (Year 12): Gold medal.
Naia (Year 13): Gold in the 400m and anchored the A-Grade Girls 4x400m Relay to Gold.

Olivia (Year 9): Gold medal.
Izzy (Year 7): Silver medal.

Exceptional Standouts:

Our overall Senior ISSFHK Athletics Championships title was cemented by two athletes who delivered truly world-class performances across multiple disciplines this term.

Emily (Year 12) turned her attention to the record books after winning the HKSSF Cross Country title and taking 1st Place at the ISSF Championships. She broke the ISSFHK records for both the 1500m and 3000m, then helped the A-Grade Girls secure Gold in the 4x400m. Most impressively, she competed at the elite Jing Ying Athletics meet and smashed the 5km record by 8 seconds with a time of 18:49. Emily is now officially the fastest 5km runner in her age group in Hong Kong.
Ilias (Year 11) has been relentless this season. Following a 3rd-place finish at HKSSF Cross Country and a 7th-place finish at the elite Jing Ying level, he claimed 1st place in the U16 ISSFHK Cross Country Championships. He then transitioned to the track to secure two more Golds in the 1500m and 3000m, before contributing to a Silver medal for the B-Grade Boys in the 4x400m relay.

Netball: U14 Girls

In a thrillingly close final, our U14 Girls' Netball team secured the Division 1 title in the Junior Netball League. This is a fantastic achievement for the players—congratulations to the entire squad.

Our U14A Girls' Netball squad started the season on a high note. A strong team performance led to a fantastic opening result.

Football: C Grade Boys

The C Grade boys secured a dominant 5-2 win this week. They performed well from start to finish, ensuring a comfortable three points to kick off their season.

Inter-House Futsal

The excitement of Inter-Dynasty Futsal continued immediately after the spring break. It was fantastic to see our Lower School students building lasting friendships and strengthening their team spirit through these sporting activities.

Year 13 El Clásico Football

On Tuesday, the Sports Hall hosted the traditional Year 13 Graduates’ El Clásico. Students from all year groups turned out for the exciting competition, filling the balcony with enthusiastic cheers as they spurred the teams toward El Clásico stardom.

Student Athletes

Year 12 student Anya recently competed in the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) Spring III 2026 in Spain. She delivered an impressive performance, securing a clear round in the CSI 1 120cm* and placing 14th out of 45 in the 110cm Showjumping. Building on this international experience, Anya returned to Hong Kong to take 1st place in the 90cm Ranking Class showjumping competition.

Year 11 student Gwyneth participated in the 2026 Women’s 5-a-side Hockey Tournament, where her team put in a stellar performance to finish in 1st place.

Year 11 student Ila participated in the 2025–2026 HK Artistic Gymnastics Open & Novice Championships, competing alongside and against both club and national team members. In the Women’s Senior Division, she secured the following impressive results:

Individual All-Around – Champion
Uneven Bars – Champion
Team – Champion
Balance Beam – Silver
Vault – Bronze
Floor Exercise – Bronze

Upcoming Events

Coffee & College: 23 April

Every month, our Higher Education and Careers Team hosts a Coffee and College session. Our next session is on “Working abroad for improved salaries, following university graduation".

Date: Thursday, 23 April

Time: 8 - 9am

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

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