Announcements and Reminders
Embedded Files
2026-2027 Term Dates Calendar (final version) is available on the parent website here.
WIS Sports Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 9 June. Parents of award recipients should have received an invitation via email. Please kindly confirm your attendance through the registration link provided in the invitation before Monday, 1 June.
Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential
Leadership roles in our new Sports Committee will help you gain great experience and make an impact on sport at WIS. Please view the roles and apply via the application form by Monday, 15 June.
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 socio-emotional development and student wellbeing, please submit your application here.
Weekly Highlights and Latest News
Inter-Disciplinary Learning (IDL) Days
Inter-Disciplinary Learning (IDL) Days
From Tuesday to Thursday, our IDL Days saw strong collaboration across all faculties. To foster a highly personalised learning pathway, our teaching team meticulously designed these experiences to inspire students to find their purpose through deeply engaging, experiential learning. We look forward to our students leveraging their newly acquired skills to further their passion in their chosen future subjects and fields.
Year 7: Creative Arts & Languages
Year 7: Creative Arts & Languages
Our Year 7 students explored how arts and language express cultural and personal identity. Collaborating with Creative Arts and Modern Foreign Language teachers, students researched their heritage to compose music, write lyrics, create art and build websites showcasing their unique stories.
Year 8: Technologies & Cultural Heritage
Year 8: Technologies & Cultural Heritage
Year 8 students became cultural preservation specialists, exploring how modern Design and Technology can be used to preserve and celebrate traditional cultural heritage. Students worked in teams to blend Chinese language skills with coding, engineering, food design and digital art.
Year 9: English & I&S
Year 9: English & I&S
To kickstart their market research, Year 9 students visited Central, exploring PMQ, Central Market and Tai Kwun to analyse effective branding strategies and investigate potential product ideas in the community. They gathered real-world insights to design, market and advertise a brand-new sustainable product with the support and guidance of our English and I&S Faculties.
Year 10: Maths & Sports
Year 10: Maths & Sports
Year 10 students discovered the power of data in motion. Collaborating across the Maths and PHE & Sport Faculties, they explored how mathematical concepts can be used as a powerful tool to analyse and improve athletic performance. Students experienced firsthand how theoretical equations and data analysis apply to real-world sports settings. They worked hard, tested their limits, and unlocked new insights into physical movements.
Year 12 Collaborative Science Project
Year 12 Collaborative Science Project
Our Year 12 students stepped into the shoes of research scientists for their Collaborative Science Project in the laboratory and beyond.
Working in teams, they combined their knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics to tackle a real-world scientific challenge. From designing innovative experiments to analysing complex data, our students demonstrated incredible critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
WIS Got Talent
WIS Got Talent
Last Friday lunchtime, our music space came alive as WIS Got Talent showcased incredible student passion and creativity through a display of music, vocals and choreography.
It was a fantatsic celebration of our student community as we saw those who were in the audience bring immense energy, cheering on their peers, while our judges provided engaging feedback. Well done to everyone who stepped into the spotlight or supported the performers.
ESF Youth Ambassadors: Ocean Stewardship
ESF Youth Ambassadors: Ocean Stewardship
Our Years 11 and 13 student ocean ambassadors recently joined forces with researchers from HKU’s SWIMS (The Swire Institute of Marine Science) programme, exploring Hong Kong's hidden marine worlds. Diving into hands-on eDNA extraction, mangrove surveys, and coral reef observations, our students showed incredible engagement with local biodiversity.
Collaborating with peers across ESF fostered a wonderful sense of belonging, while tailoring their fieldwork to personal passions offered a truly personalised learning journey. We are so proud of our future environmental guardians:
Year 13: Anson, Karsten and Teddy
Year 11: Ojaswini, Li Ben and Linus
2026-2027 Year 7 Transition
2026-2027 Year 7 Transition
Following their WIS Experience Days two weeks ago, our 2026-2027 cohort of Year 7 students settled into their Dynasties today.
They received a warm welcome from our teaching and guidance teams and spent the day strengthening friendships with their future classmates. We are delighted to welcome them back to the school and look forward to the start of their exciting new learning journey this August.
Sports
Sports
Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live
Sports Awards
Sports Awards
This year, almost 200 students will be receiving our West Island School Sports Awards. Check out the Sports Awards programme and find out who they are.
Sports Awards 2026 Programme.pdfWe look forward to celebrating the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of our students at the upcoming Sports Awards Ceremony.
Sustainable Community in Action
Sustainable Community in Action
To promote sustainability and support our school community, our 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.
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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