Year 11 student Alexa and Year 9 student Rylee achieved Merit awards in their respective Chinese Speech competitions at the 77th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. Both of them have participated in this competition annually since Year 7, consistently receiving awards—a testament to their sustained commitment and continuous growth.

As the majority of contestants in this annual competition come from local schools, our students' achievements reflect not only their personal dedication and talent but also the persistent effort and supportive environment fostered within our school community.

Well done to Alexa and Rylee for their outstanding performance, and a huge thank you to the teachers who have supported them every step of the way. 

West Island School students, alongside peers from across ESF, were recently featured on CNN’s MyFreedomDay—a student-driven global event dedicated to raising awareness of modern slavery.

Last month, our students took part in a Sweatshop Challenge at KGV School, gaining a first-hand understanding of the realities of forced labour. This experiential learning session is vital for students to develop true empathy and a global perspective. Well done to our students for their meaningful contribution and their dedication to spreading awareness of such a critical issue.

Students who participated in the Weez Walk team relay in January were invited to the closing ceremony hosted by MindHK and The Weez Project. A special well done to Year 13 students Natalie C and Natalie L for their fantastic job MCing the event. 

Our B Grade Boys Badminton team started the week with a strong performance. They have reached the semifinals of the HKSSF tournament for the first time.

On Thursday, the U20 Girls Football team celebrated a remarkable victory, scoring seven goals to secure third place and bronze medals in the ISSFHK tournament. It was an exhilarating match against a formidable opponent. Our WIS footballers displayed incredible teamwork and talent, providing a fantastic finish to a successful season.

Our U12 Netball Girls are champions. After clinching a spot in the play-offs, they emerged victorious with a thrilling 1-point win. In an epic, nail-biting final, the winning goal was scored in the very last play of the game after time had expired. 

If you would like to watch this incredible finish, please visit the match recording (starting at 1:04:30). 

Our U14 Girls Netball team showed immense spirit and perseverance at the ISSFHK match this week. Their determination against tough opposition was outstanding.

Our U14 Boys Touch Rugby team displayed high energy, resilience and excellent teamwork in their match this week. 

On Thursday, our students participated in the Inter-Secondary Schools Golf Competition and demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, impressive focus and maturity. 

Special congratulations to Year 12 student Ivy, who achieved Runner-Up in the Individual Gross Stableford: Division A - Girls.

In this final episode with Class of 2018 alumnus Ryan Wan, he explores the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, explains how to leverage AI for greater efficiency, and reflects on how the WIS community played a pivotal role in his personal growth.