Announcements and Reminders
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Sports kit ordering window is open until Friday, 26 June. Please refer to the Sports Guide for full details.
Friday, 19 June is a public holiday. The next school day will be Monday, 22 June.
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 schoolwide events, are available on the parent website here.
Weekly Highlights and Latest News
WISMUN
WISMUN
From 13 to 14 June, our campus proudly hosted WISMUN, gathering 180 student delegates from eight schools across Hong Kong.
Run by a dedicated group of enthusiastic Year 12 students, this fantastic event was another brilliant success driven by the collective effort of our community. Well done to all the student participants, and a huge thank you to the teachers and staff who supported the event behind the scenes.
ESF Evening of Dance
ESF Evening of Dance
As the home of the ESF Evening of Dance, our Auditorium gathered talented student dancers from ESF schools on Wednesday.
Performers from each school displayed exceptional energy and artistry on stage, wowed the audience with every routine. It was our absolute privilege to host this spectacular event, bringing our wider ESF community together to celebrate the power of dance and creative expression.
Years 7-8 Student-led Conference
Years 7-8 Student-led Conference
On Thursday, our Years 7 and 8 MYP Student-Led Conferences celebrated our students taking ownership of their learning, sharing their achievements, and reflecting on their growth throughout the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Thank you to all the parents who made themselves available to attend this event to listen to their children share their academic progress and wider learning journey.
Year 12 Chemistry IA Day
Year 12 Chemistry IA Day
On Tuesday, Year 12 IB Chemistry students completed their Internal Assessment (IA) practicals. The Chemistry IA is a rigorous, independent research project requiring students to design, execute, and analyse their own scientific investigations. It marks a critical milestone, accounting for 20% of their final IB Chemistry grade.
These 58 young scientists, fully immersed in university-level research, focused exclusively on hands-on data collection. From measuring reaction kinetics to analysing electrochemical cells, students proactively troubleshot unexpected reactions, refined their techniques, and truly experienced the trial-and-error nature of real-world scientific inquiry. The focus, resilience and collaborative spirit on display throughout the day were incredibly impressive.
A huge thank you to the Chemistry Department and our laboratory technicians for their immense support in setting up and guiding the students through such a successful day of discovery. We cannot wait to see their findings come together in their final reports.
Year 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition
Year 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition
Last Friday afternoon was our IB Visual Arts Exhibition, showcasing the work of our Year 12 students. Our Visual Arts studio was turned into an inspiring gallery full of thought-provoking discussion and artistic discovery.
We are proud of our Year 12 artists for the confidence they showed when presenting their pieces. Their parents' attendance at the exhibition offered a wonderful amount of support, and we thank our families who came to celebrate our students' creative achievements.
Spanish Lessons
Spanish Lessons
In preparation for the interschool Spanish Speech Competition next week, our students have been rehearsing their merengue dance and drama performance. Under the expert guidance of our Spanish and Creative Arts teachers, they have fully immersed themselves in the vibrant culture and language to bring their piece to life. We look forward to seeing them shine on stage next week.
Year 8 I&S Mock Trial
Year 8 I&S Mock Trial
In Individuals and Societies (I&S), Year 8 students engaged in a creative "Aliens vs. Humans" mock trial, debating humanity’s environmental impact. Students developed key ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills, acting as inquirers to research evidence and risk-takers during intense courtroom cross-examinations. The simulation was a fantastic, collaborative success, teaching students to evaluate multiple perspectives while strengthening their teamwork and communication.
Year 11 Formal
Year 11 Formal
On Tuesday night, our Year 11 students came together for a formal evening to celebrate the end of their Pre-16 journey. The event was a wonderful reflection of their continuous growth and shared memories. As our Year 11 students prepare to step into the next stage of their academic journey, we wish them the very best of luck with their I/GCSE results and their Post-16 studies next academic year.
Sports
Sports
Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live
2025-2026 Highlights
2025-2026 Highlights
The 2025-2026 academic year has been another extraordinary year of participation and achievement in sports at West Island School.
We had 55% of our student population proudly representing the school across over 65 teams in competitive sports, playing in more than 430 fixtures throughout the school year.
Beyond competitive squads, our student community also actively participated in sporting activities through Creative, Activity, Service (CAS). With over 60 hours of weekly activities across 14 different sports, our campus has been a non-stop hub of energy.
Some of our impressive results include:
Champions in ISSFHK
Basketball (U16 Boys, Division 1)
Cross Country (U20 Girls, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, Overall)
Netball (U12 Girls, Division 2)
Individual new records
HKSSF Jing Ying Athletics: 5km - Year 12 Emily
ISSFHK Athletics (U20, 1.5m and 3km) - Year 12 Emily
ISSFHK Swimming: 50m Butterfly; 100m Backstroke; 50m Freestyle - Year 13 Duncan
Congratulations to every student who got involved, stayed active, and showed incredible school spirit through sports this year.
High Performing Student Athlete
High Performing Student Athlete
Year 11 student Gwyneth, in her role as team captain, successfully led the team to a first-place finish at the 2025-26 Women’s Hockey League Division Two Championship.
Gwyneth was also selected as the league's MVP (Most Valuable Player) and was awarded the prestigious HKFC U18 Player of the Year.
Student Achievements
Student Achievements
Poems
Poems
Year 8 student Dora's haibun pieces have been featured on the opening pages of the 2026 Haiku Anthology, published in the United States. Well done to Dora for her persistent efforts and outstanding achievements along her creative journey.
Year 8 Dora - Haibun.pdfUpcoming Events
Upcoming Events
ESF Art Exhibition: 17 - 21 June
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
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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