Announcements and Reminders
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School photo proof cards were distributed to students this week. Please place your order on this website on or before the extended deadline, Monday, 15 November. For enquiries, please contact the photo company's online customer service team.
Election of Parent Member to the School Council begins in the week of 2 November. Please look out for the upcoming announcement on ESF Hub next week.
ESF Hub Guide on updating Medical Information is available on the parent website here. We strongly encourage parents to keep your child's details up-to-date.
Diwali Ball will bring our school community together on Thursday, 12 November. The event features student performances. Tickets are available before 5 November through this link.
Box of Hope Charity Campaign will take place from Monday, 2 November to Friday, 6 November. Please refer to the information in this letter and the packing list.
Weekly Highlights and Latest News
ESF Coco: Computing Conference
ESF Coco: Computing Conference
In early October, the ESF CoCo brought students together for collaborative problem-solving, practical workshops and a hackathon. We are proud of our West Island School students who served on the student organising committee and earned top awards during the competition. Congratulations to everyone involved for demonstrating exceptional initiative and teamwork.
Junior Division: Capture the Flag Hackathon 2nd Place - Year 10 students Kahaan, Kyle, Louis and Rylee
Senior Division: Startup Hackathon 3rd Place, Technical Hackathon 1st Place and Capture the Flag Hackathon 1st Place - Year 9 students Aarit, Charlie and Vedant
Organising Committee Members: Year 12 students Alexa and Linus; Year 13 students Aryendra and Navya
We look forward to seeing even more students participate next year.
Year 7 Reception Buddies
Year 7 Reception Buddies
This week, our Year 7 reception buddies started to support daily school operations, demonstrating leadership and service across our community. Their positive contributions in action were greatly appreciated by students and teachers.
Year 7 Celebration Assembly
Year 7 Celebration Assembly
This week, we celebrated the positive start our Year 7 cohort has made at West Island School. We recognised students who consistently demonstrate our shared values through five key awards: Growth Mindset, The All-Rounder, Kindness, Unsung Hero, and the Morning Sunbeam Award. Congratulations to all our nominees and recipients for their dedication, thoughtful actions and positive spirits across the school day. We look forward to seeing our youngest secondary students continue to grow and lead by example.
CAS Corner
CAS Corner
YRock
YRock
Our WIS bands are preparing for their upcoming end-of-term showcase at one of Hong Kong's renowned live music venues. Our student musicians have been rehearsing with dedication to prepare their sets. We cannot wait to see their talents displayed in the local music scene.
Rugby
Rugby
Our PE teachers shared their genuine passion for rugby, guiding students through focused drills tailored to every level. Students demonstrated real enthusiasm for polishing their skill and building pitch awareness through positive teamwork.
Warhammer 40k
Warhammer 40k
Our senior students have been mentoring younger peers in miniature painting during their weekly Warhammer club session. Working together on brushwork and colour detailing, the group is now preparing to bring their custom designs to life in upcoming tabletop strategy games.
Sports
Sports
Quick links for your bookmarks: Sports Website | Sports Guide | WIS Sports Live
HKSSF Swimming
HKSSF Swimming
Our swim team achieved impressive results at the HKSSF Swimming events, with our girls' team placing 6th and boys' team placing12th overall. Standout individual finishes included:
Year 9 Sofia: Girls C Grade 200m Individual Medley (1st); 100m Freestyle (3rd)
Year 9 Bella: Girls C Grade 200m Breaststroke (3rd)
Year 11 Marcus: Boys B Grade 200m Individual Medley (1st); 200m Freestyle (3rd)
Year 11 Tony: Boys B Grade 50m Freestyle (1st); 50m Butterfly (2nd)
Year 10 Lizzy: Girls B Grade 50m Backstroke (2nd); 100m Backstroke (5th)
Year 11 Aimee: Girls B Grade 200m Freestyle (4th)
Year 12 Nicholas: Boys A Grade 50m Breaststroke (1st); Boys A Grade 100m Breaststroke (2nd)
Year 12 Sam: Boys A Grade 50m Backstroke (3rd); 50m Butterfly (4th)
Special congratulations to Year 8 student Jamie, who placed 1st in Girls C Grade 200m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly and set a new Hong Kong 11-12 Age Group record in the 50m Butterfly (28.70s).
HKSSF Basketball: A Grade Boys
HKSSF Basketball: A Grade Boys
Our A Grade boys' basketball team powered their way to the HKSSF quarter-finals, demonstrating exceptional determination and teamwork throughout the tournament.
ISSFHK Football: U14 Girls
ISSFHK Football: U14 Girls
Our U14 girls' football team earned silver medals after a series of hard-fought and impressive games at the tournament. Well done on the team's incredible teamwork.
ISSFHK Netball
ISSFHK Netball
Our B Grade girls' netball team delivered an outstanding performance on court to secure a well-earned victory in their latest fixture.
Our U20 squad displayed tremendous grit in a nail-biting game, though they narrowly fell short at the final whistle, their relentless determination and team spirit were truly worth celebrating.
ESF Explore: Winter Camp
ESF Explore: Winter Camp
ESF Explore offers specialised winter programmes designed to build tech-forward skills and athletic performance in a dynamic, engaging setting.
Date: 14 - 31 December 2026
Programme Highlights:
Coding & Tech Innovation:
Creative Storytelling for AI Video
Game Engine Builders: Multiplayer Mayhem
Sports Development: Expert coaching and skill enhancement in Football, Basketball, Swimming, and Tennis.
ESF Families Exclusive: Enjoy 10% OFF
Promo Code: ESFAPP10
Please check out the full Winter Camp listing and enrol through this link.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Diwali Ball: 12 November
Diwali Ball: 12 November
Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) warmly invites you and your family to our annual Diwali Ball. This special occasion brings our school community together to celebrate our rich cultural diversity and share in the festive spirit. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Thursday, 12 November
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: 3/F Auditorium, West Island School
Dress Code: Traditional festive or colourful attire
Ticket Details:
Tickets are available through this link. You can click on "Buy on Map" to choose your seat. Each ticket includes a seat for the performance and a buffet dinner.
Students who perform at the Diwali Ball do not need to purchase tickets. If family members of student performers would like to watch the performance, please secure tickets before 5 November.
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