Announcements and Reminders
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WIS ESF Hub Webinar recording and presentation slides can be found here. We look forward to the next steps to ensure a smooth transition to the ESF Hub for our families.
Next week will follow a Day 0 schedule:
Monday, 25 May: Public Holiday (No school)
Tuesday, 26 May - Thursday, 28 May: IDL (Inter-disciplinary Learning) Week
Friday, 29 May: Dynasty Day; Year 6 Transition
WIS Sports Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 9 June. Parents of all award recipients should have received an invitation via email. Please kindly confirm your attendance through the registration link provided in the invitation.
Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential
Health Ambassadors applications are now open to current Years 9 to 12 students. If you have a passion for running student-led initiatives and want to work alongside our School Health Professionals and our Counselling Team to support the socio-emotional development and student wellbeing, please submit your application here.
WIS Library invites students to explore the audiobooks and eBooks on Sora. Share your digital reading experience by posting a 10-20 second video on Padlet for a chance to earn credits and a gift card. Learn more about Sora here and find the full competition details here.
Weekly Highlights and Latest News
GCSE Art and Textile Exhibition
GCSE Art and Textile Exhibition
Our GCSE Exhibition brought a wonderful opportunity for community spirit to the Auditorium this week. Our talented Year 11 students received an incredible amount of support from families, peers, teachers and staff.
Each piece on display beautifully reflected the fruit of personalised learning, proving how giving students the space to shape their own creative direction leads to truly exceptional outcomes. Whether showcased through detailed artist journals or confident on-site presentations, the exhibition was a testament to what happens when individual potential is nurtured. We cannot wait to see where their passion and creative skills take them next.
Year 8 Chinese Cultural Trip
Year 8 Chinese Cultural Trip
On Monday and Tuesday, our Year 8 students took their learning beyond the classroom during a vibrant Yum Cha cultural experience at a local dim sum restaurant.
Connecting directly with their MYP "Food and Culture" unit, students actively practised their Chinese in an authentic, real-world setting. From ordering in the local language to navigating traditional table etiquette, our students fully immersed themselves in the culture, turning a delicious meal into a powerful, student-driven language experience.
Year 9 at ESF Limitless
Year 9 at ESF Limitless
Last week, some Year 9 students across ESF departed for rural Queensland, Australia, embarking on an exciting six-week, life-changing learning journey.
Our students have been highly engaged in team-bonding challenges, and the trust and communication they have built over the past two weeks reflect their strong sense of belonging within the ESF family. We look forward to seeing them deepen their personalised character development throughout the remainder of the programme.
For regular updates, please follow the ESF Limitless Blog.
School for Excellence in French
School for Excellence in French
On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming visitors from the French Consulate General and the Alliance Française in Hong Kong and the Alliance Française. They witnessed firsthand the strong position of French culture and language within our curriculum.
Our Year 10 students demonstrated a vibrant learning spirit during this language and cultural immersion experience. Well done to our students for showing such passion for languages as we work towards our shared goal of achieving School For Excellence in French.
Year 13 Graduation Dinner
Year 13 Graduation Dinner
On Thursday night, our Year 13 students came together for a wonderful Graduation Dinner to celebrate their time at West Island School.
The event was a beautiful reflection of their incredible growth, maturity and shared memories. As our graduates stand ready to embrace the future, we wish them all the very best of luck in their upcoming exams and every success in life beyond West Island School.
Sports
Sports
Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live
Girl's Netball
Girl's Netball
A huge shout-out to our Year 11 students, Ines and Nica, and Year 12 students, Annie and Téa, who have been selected for the Hong Kong National U21 Netball Training Squad 2026/27. We look forward to cheering them on as they represent both WIS and Hong Kong on the national stage.
Girls' Football
Girls' Football
Congratulations to our football girls, who were crowned Jockey Club Women's Youth Football League FA Cup Champions with their team. Well done to our Year 12 students: Leah, Munira, Mikayla and Emma.
Sustainable Community in Action
Sustainable Community in Action
IGCSE Study Materials Collection
IGCSE Study Materials Collection
We wish our outgoing IGCSE students the very best of luck. As the current cohort transitions forward, their study materials can make a massive difference to the next generation of learners. In line with our commitment to maintaining a sustainable campus community, our Individual Needs Faculty is collecting these resources for the incoming cohort.
Collection items:
IGCSE Textbooks
Revision Guides
Workbooks (with minimal to no writing preferred)
Drop-off Location: D504
Thank you for supporting your peers.
PTA: Pre-loved Uniform Collection
PTA: Pre-loved Uniform Collection
To promote sustainability and support our school community, the PTA is collecting pre-loved WIS uniforms in good condition. We encourage students who have outgrown their uniforms to consider donating them. Please drop off your donations at the 6/F School Reception during school hours.
ESF Explore: Summer Academy
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 – 7 August (Enrolment by week)
Locations: Island School | Renaissance College | King George V School
*School bus service available at Island School.
More details and signups: Summer Academy Catalogue | Summer Academy Listing
Enrol now with a 10% discount exclusively for ESF students. Promo code: ESFAPP10
Parent Sessions
Parent Sessions
Science x PTA Coffee Morning: 3 June
Science x PTA Coffee Morning: 3 June
Our next PTA Coffee Morning will feature a special presentation by the Science Faculty on 'Encouraging Critical Thinking'. We invite parents to join us to explore how we nurture inquisitive minds and to learn effective ways to help your child question and analyse the world around them.
Date: Wednesday, 3 June
Time: 8.30 - 10.30am
Location: Staff Room, West Island School
Please RSVP using this form.
Coffee & College: 18 June
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
Upcoming Event
Upcoming Event
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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