West Island School - Newsletter (June 13 2025)

A huge well done to all our students who were honoured at this year’s Sports Awards Ceremony on Thursday evening. Their dedication, teamwork, and outstanding achievements across a wide range of sports have truly inspired our community. Thank you to the parents who attended the ceremony.

Girls Netball

Huge congratulations to Emily, Tea, Zoe and Maya for representing Hong Kong in the U21 Bauhinia Cup! They competed against teams from India, the Maldives and Chinese Taipei, delivering outstanding performances throughout the tournament. It was a fantastic result for Hong Kong, with the team finishing in 1st place.

Order Your WIS Team Kits

If you would like to represent WIS, don't forget to order your team kits before 28 June. Please find more details in this link.

Careers Fair

This morning, Year 9 students explored a wide range of careers at our annual Careers Fair. Our Higher Education Department curated an impressive lineup of seasoned professionals from a wide array of industries, including Arts & Media, Architecture & Design, Aviation, Business, Management & Hospitality, Health & Wellness, and Technology.

With curiosity and enthusiasm, students asked thoughtful questions, eager to connect their passions with real-world possibilities. This event encouraged reflection on how their learning at WIS can support their aspirations and prepare them for life beyond school.

ESF Evening of Dance

On Wednesday, the ESF Evening of Dance lit up the WIS stage with an impressive showcase of talent from 12 ESF schools. Students performed a vibrant mix of dance styles, celebrating creativity, collaboration and cultural expression. Stay tuned for our next newsletter to watch the performance highlights video!

Summer Concert Series

This week, our Summer Concert Series brought students and teachers together in the music room for an inspiring performance. It was wonderful to see them sharing the stage and creating memorable musical moments together.

One of these outstanding musicians is Year 7 student Cristofer, who represented West Island School in the Hong Kong Joint School Music Association competition and secured first place with his exceptional performance.

WIS Stars Shine in Carrie the Musical

Year 12 IB Theatre students and Year 10 students visited the Hong Kong Arts Centre today to watch Carrie The Musical by Face Productions. The show featured several talented members of the West Island School community, including Year 10 student Geoffrey, Year 11 student Bella and Mrs Murchie.

It was a fabulous production - congratulations to the entire cast and crew! It was wonderful to see our students thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Year 12 Beyond the Classroom

Year 12 students toured the Legislative Council, gaining insights into Hong Kong’s electoral process and governance. They observed a live debate on public housing, linking real-world politics to course concepts such as legitimacy and power. It was a valuable experience that brought classroom theory to life.

CAS Corner: Year 7 Sharing

As the academic year winds down, next week marks the final week of CAS activities - an opportunity to reflect on all the growth, creativity and challenges students have embraced.

Year 7 students, in particular, have explored new passions and developed valuable skills through the programme.

Watch the video to hear Year 7 students share their favourite CAS moments. Let’s make the most of this last week and celebrate their journey!

Vote for Young Geographer of the Year

Emily Kim (Year 11), Reet Bagga (Year 8) and Yuvi Kaul (Year 9) have made it to the final of the People's Choice Award as part of the RGS-HK Young Geographer of the Year competition.

If you would like to view their work and cast your vote, please visit this website.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day

A heartfelt thank you to our parents for their generous contributions and donations that made this year’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day memorable. Our teachers and staff greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness and delightful treats shared by our wonderful parents and families.

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Blood Drive (23 June)

Just one donation can make a difference for three or more people - an incredible act of kindness that ripples far beyond what you can imagine.

Last year, West Island School was one of the ten secondary schools in Hong Kong to receive the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Elite Partnership Prize.

Join us in making a meaningful impact - sign up now and be part of this meaningful initiative.

Date: Monday, 23 June
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: 3/F MPH, West Island School

Student Registration (aged 16 and above, parental consent required if under 18)

Parent/Family Member Registration

Staff Registration

LSC Visual Arts Exhibition (19 June)

Each year, we offer an access programme that welcomes one student from JCSRS to join our Learning Support Centre (LSC) Visual Arts lessons.

Our Visual Arts Corridor will shine a spotlight on the creative talents of our LSC students, along with a JCSRS student who is in his final year. Please sign up here to join us at the opening to celebrate their creativity and talent!

Date: Thursday, 19 June

Time: 4pm - 5.30pm

The exhibition will be open for the WIS school community until Tuesday, 24 June.

ESF Art Exhibition (19 - 22 June)

Nine talented WIS student artists will have their beautiful work showcased in the upcoming ESF Art Exhibition, centered around the theme of Generations. Our WIS collection explores powerful ideas of connection, resilience, identity and time. You will also see artwork created by students from across 22 ESF schools - from K1 to Year 13 - to reflect on the people who shape our lives. Through painting, sculpture, mixed media and more, our ESF students' work celebrates connection, continuity and the creativity that links one generation to the next.

Everyone is welcome - admission is free. Come support our amazing students and discover the stories behind their art.

Location: Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central

Dates: 19 - 22 June, 2025

Time: 10am - 7pm daily | 10am - 4pm (22 June)

Free admission | Open to all

For more information, please contact 2574 2351.

Yearbook: WISDOM 2024 - 2025

Thank you for your support of our yearbook.

Our yearbook WISDOM 2024-2025 celebrates the wonderful memories and achievements of this special year. If you did not order a printed copy, you can still enjoy the digital version via this link.

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