Announcements and Reminders
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Tutor Group Schedule for School Photo Days from 22 to 24 September has been released. Please find the full details here.
PTA Coffee Morning will feature a presentation from PHE & Sport Faculty. We look forward to connecting with our parents on Wednesday, 23 September, at 8.30am in the Staff Room. Please RSVP using this form.
ESF Secondary Music Festival takes place on Wednesday, 23 September, 7.15pm at Tsuen Wan Town Hall. Tickets are available from URBTIX. Please join us to support our student musicians.
Homework System on Toddle Quick Task will gradually roll out starting Monday, 28 September. Students will see all tasks clearly organised by due date in one unified dashboard. To view upcoming assignments, we encourage parents and students to review their student account together.
ESF Hub tips for this week include key resources available on our parent website.
Student official full name is required for exam registration. No action is required if your previously submitted information is accurate.
Parent Consents must be submitted through the ESF Hub. Printed paper forms will not be accepted.
Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential
ESF CoCo is a foundation-wide computing conference for secondary students on 3 and 4 October. Students wishing to attend must submit the Parental Consent Form and register via this Registration Form. Year 10 to Year 13 students can also apply to host a workshop using this form.
Star Search submission form will be open until Monday, 28 September. Whether you are an experienced performer or new to the stage, we look forward to seeing you share what you love doing.
Diwali Ball performance sign-ups are now open. Students can sign up using this form.
Weekly Highlights and Latest News
Year 11 Design & Technology
Year 11 Design & Technology
On Wednesday, our IGCSE Design and Technology students took part in an intensive practical day to advance their coursework projects. Applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, students demonstrated critical thinking and technical precision as they crafted prototypes, tested materials, and refined their designs. This hands-on session enabled students to strengthen their problem-solving skills while making significant progress towards their final practical assessments.
WISustain: Recycling Programme
WISustain: Recycling Programme
WISustain, our student-led Environmental Council, introduced our new recycling programme during the year group assemblies. Students learned how to sort waste correctly using the dedicated food waste and dry recycling stations located across campus. This collective effort plays a key role in building a sustainable campus culture. We look forward to seeing our community continue to work together to make a lasting environmental impact.
CAS Corner
CAS Corner
Students across all year groups are actively engaging in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). They are exploring creative passions, staying active through physical pursuits, and leading meaningful community service projects. Through CAS, students are taking the initiative to develop leadership skills and create positive change within our school and the wider community.
Inter-Dynasty Futsal
Inter-Dynasty Futsal
Building on the strong momentum from the previous two weeks, our Year 10 and Year 11 students showed great focus and teamwork during their friendly inter-Dynasty futsal matches this week. Thank you to all the students who participated and supported their Dynasties.
Sports
Sports
Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live
Netball: U20 Girls
Netball: U20 Girls
Our U20 Girls Netball team secured a fantastic win in their match this week. They showed great teamwork and determination.
Rugby: U12 Boys
Rugby: U12 Boys
Our U12 Boys Rugby team played their first match of the school year at King George V School (KGV). The students displayed determination, teamwork and great sportsmanship against strong opposition. The game provided our young athletes with valuable competitive experience and key areas to focus on during upcoming training sessions.
High Performance Student Athletes
High Performance Student Athletes
Congratulations to Year 13 student Milo on being selected for the Hong Kong China U20 rugby training squad. This selection reflects Milo's hard work and commitment to the sport. We wish Milo every success during training and upcoming regional competitions.
Well done to Year 7 student Jake on his impressive performance in the Nissin Cup Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series. Jake finished as the first runner-up in both the U12 Competition 1 Singles and the Under-12 Competition 2 Doubles.
Student Achievement
Student Achievement
Year 8 student Lydia achieved outstanding results at the Asian Ballet Competition in Taiwan, winning Gold (1st place) in the Performance B group. Lydia was also awarded a partial scholarship for the ABC Finals 2026–27, an invitation to the AGP Osaka Audition 2027, and a scholarship for the Sensational Ballet Company Osaka Winter Intensive.
Parent Session
Parent Session
PTA Coffee Morning x PHE & Sport: 23 September
PTA Coffee Morning x PHE & Sport: 23 September
Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) warmly invites you to join the first Coffee Morning of the school year. This session features a special presentation by the Faculty of PHE & Sport.
Date: Wednesday, 23 September
Time: 8.30 - 10.30am
Location: Staff Room, West Island School
Please RSVP using this form.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
ESF Secondary Music Festival: 23 September
ESF Secondary Music Festival: 23 September
Over 220 musicians from seven ESF schools will take the stage at A Night at the Movies, performing music from film, television and musical theatre, with performances from orchestras, bands and choirs. Highlights include performances by the ESF Composition Contest and ESF Piano Concerto Competition winners, and a world premiere by the Senior Choir.
Date: Wednesday, 23 September
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium
ESF CoCo: 3 - 4 October
ESF CoCo: 3 - 4 October
ESF CoCo is an annual student-led computing conference for ESF secondary students, featuring workshops and hackathons for all skill levels.
Hackathon: Saturday, 3 October
Workshops: Sunday, 4 October
Location: South Island School, 50 Nam Fung Road, Aberdeen
Cost: Free of charge
Students wishing to attend must submit the Parental Consent Form and register via the Participation Registration Form. Year 10 to Year 13 students may also apply to host a student-led workshop through this form.
For further details, please visit the ESF CoCo 2026 Website.
Diwali Ball: 12 November
Diwali Ball: 12 November
Save the date for our annual Diwali Ball. Join us with your family for a vibrant celebration featuring traditional performances, food, and community festivities.
Date: Thursday, 12 November
Time: From 6pm
Location: West Island School
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