Announcements and Reminders
Embedded Files
2026-2027 Term Dates Calendar is available on the parent website here.
Yearbook WISDOM 2025-2026 is still 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 place your order before the deadline on Sunday, 17 May, at 11.59pm.
Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential
ESF Sustainability Competition is an opportunity for secondary students to collaborate on identifying environmental issues in Hong Kong and pitching innovative solutions. Cross-school teams are encouraged. Please refer to the participant handbook for details and submit your proposal by Friday, 15 May.
WISMUN VI is offering student administrative opportunities for those interested in the behind-the-scenes efforts of Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. If you would like to be part of this MUN taster experience, please log in to your student account and apply through this form.
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
Inter-House Activity
Inter-House Activity
Our exciting Inter-Dynasty Basketball series started this week with enthusiastic participation from Years 9 and 10. We look forward to seeing more of our students' energy on the court next week.
Year 7 Ambassadors - Transition Leads
Year 7 Ambassadors - Transition Leads
On Monday, six of our fantastic Year 7 Ambassadors, accompanied by Mrs Woosey, led a transition presentation for Kennedy School Year 6 students.
Our ambassadors provided an authentic "day in the life" perspective of West Island School, covering everything from navigating the campus and mastering the canteen to an introduction to our House/Dynasty system. They also shared insights into the exciting world of Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), making new friends, tackling new subjects and the much-anticipated Year 7 Camp.
The presentation concluded with a lively Q&A session, which was warmly received by the Year 6 cohort. The questions were insightful, and our ambassadors handled them with maturity and confidence. That same evening, they delivered the same presentation to students joining us from various other primary schools and their parents. Speaking in front of a room full of adults and new peers, our ambassadors represented West Island School with incredible poise and enthusiasm.
A huge well done to our Year 7 Ambassadors for their dedication and for being such excellent role models. Reflecting on the event, Mrs Woosey noted: "Our ambassadors did a brilliant job bridging the gap between primary and secondary. Their honesty and passion for our school community really helped put the new families at ease."
Years 7 and 8 Geography
Years 7 and 8 Geography
On Thursday, our Years 7 and 8 students stepped into the shoes of a legendary explorer as Benedict Allen shared the incredible story of his solo journey across the Amazon basin.
Our students engaged their curiosity and critical thinking to imagine a world without GPS, where 3,600 miles of unforgiving jungle required constant problem-solving. Throughout the session, the students drew direct connections between Benedict’s survival and the IB Learner Profile attributes they practice in their own classrooms - identifying how risk-taking, resilience and being an open-minded inquirer are essential both in the heart of the Amazon and in their own learning journeys.
Years 7-9: Digital Safety
Years 7-9: Digital Safety
On Friday, our Lower School attended a student-led assembly on digital safety. Students and teachers from South Island School shared an impactful, in-house film and hosted a peer-to-peer Q&A. The session explored the personal and community risks of digital forgery, encouraging our students to navigate the online world with responsibility and critical thinking.
Book Characters Dress-up
Book Characters Dress-up
Book Character Dress-Up
Book Character Dress-Up
In our recent Book Character Dress-up Day, our learning spaces were filled with the stories we love. It’s clear that a passion for literature runs deep in our community—our teachers and staff stepped straight out of the pages alongside our students.
This photo album highlights the amazing dress-ups, the creative DIY costumes and the incredible school spirit that made the day so special.
Year 9 English: Reading Confidence
Year 9 English: Reading Confidence
Building on the growing reading confidence we’ve seen during Book Week, our Year 9 students spent time exploring physical newspapers supplied by our library.
Year 9 Community Project
Year 9 Community Project
Our Year 9 students have been focusing on student-led inquiry-based service learning to identify community needs and take action to make a positive impact. At the final stage of their group projects in Term 3, students showcased their collaborative skills and applied research to real-world issues, confidently presenting their actions and reflections.
Year 10 Biology Challenge
Year 10 Biology Challenge
On Wednesday, our Year 10 students participated in the UKBC, an online biology challenge designed to test their classroom knowledge, general interest in the subject and problem-solving skills.
While we look forward to receiving their results, we are proud to see our students' keen focus on working out complex biological problems during the challenge.
Student Athletes
Student Athletes
Year 12 student Haidi has been honoured with the Outstanding Athlete Award for the second half of 2025. In April, Haidi reached the Top 16 at the Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Notably, she was the only athlete from Asia to break into the Top 16 in her category—a testament to her world-class skill.
Well done to Haidi! Her resilience in navigating the many challenges of her athletic journey is an inspiration to our school community.
Year 10 student Marcus brought home two gold medals from his recent swimming competitions:
Gold in Boys (Aged 13–14) 100m Individual Medley at the Age Group Short Course Swimming Competition (Division III).
Gold in Boys (Aged 13–14) 100m Breaststroke at the Age Group Long Course Swimming Competition (Division II).
Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live
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.
Upcoming Event
Upcoming Event
GCSE Exhibition: 21 May
GCSE Exhibition: 21 May
You are invited to the GCSE Exhibition 2026, showcasing the incredible talent of our Year 11 students. This year’s exhibition features a diverse range of selected works from both Textile Design and Fine Art.
You will have the opportunity to explore:
Component 1: Personal portfolios reflecting individual creative journeys.
Component 2: Innovative responses to the ‘Found’ exam theme.
Date: Thursday, 21 May
Time: 3.30 - 5.30pm
Location: Auditorium, 3/F, West Island School
Please join us to celebrate the hard work and artistic achievements of our students. We look forward to seeing you there to support our young artists.
Parent Sessions
Parent Sessions
Digital Resilience in Teens: 14 May
Digital Resilience in Teens: 14 May
Join us and Dr Melissa Giglio, clinical psychologist from Central Health, as we take a comprehensive look at the digital lives of our students. We will bridge the gap between school expectations and home life.
Date: Thursday, 14 May
Time: 6 - 7.30pm
Location: West Island School
Please register your attendance through this form.
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
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