Before we jump into this week’s highlights, let’s rewind to a week bursting with energy, creativity, and collaboration!
From interdisciplinary learning and collaborative science projects to Dynasty Day and ESF Transition Day, our students truly shone.
Catch all the excitement in the Principal’s update video.
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Today, our Year 9 Computer Science students visited the UBS office at ICC for a hands-on introduction to algorithmic trading using Python. Mentored by UBS staff, they tackled real-world trading problems and explored tech careers in finance. This valuable experience boosts their coding confidence and prepares them for GCSE Computer Science next year.
This year, 22 students from Years 7 to 11 have been awarded membership to The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE).
Following a nine-month selection process - including self-nomination, academic assessments in Science, Maths, or English, personal profile submissions and school recommendations - our students have earned this remarkable achievement.
As HKAGE members, they will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of lectures, workshops, and mentoring programmes across STEAM, languages, humanities and leadership training. We look forward to seeing them make the most of these enriching opportunities.
Bravo to our talented student musicians who represented WIS at the recent Hong Kong Schools Music Festival! Our students achieved an impressive one gold, thirteen silver, and ten bronze awards. We are proud of every participant for showcasing their commitment, courage, and passion. The invaluable experience gained will no doubt contribute to their continued musical growth. Congratulations to all our musicians on their fantastic efforts!
Gold award winner, Year 7 student Norbert, teamed up with Neil and Sofia, who are in the same year group. As a trio, they won first place in the Chamber Music Group category at the China Youth Music Competition (CYMC) Hummingbird Music Awards held in Shenzhen.
Last Friday, our WIS Chinese Debate Team secured a win in the second round and earned a ‘Best Debater’ award at the ESF Chinese Debate Competition hosted by Sha Tin College. Throughout the competition, our students demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, organisation and communication skills, gaining valuable experience along the way. They shared that the experience enhanced their logical thinking, confidence and teamwork, contributing meaningfully to their overall learning journey. Well done to our WIS Chinese Debate Team!
Year 11 student Haidi Wu won the Senior Championship at the Challenge Cups Fencing Championships. This impressive win marks a key milestone in her fencing journey and signals a promising future ahead. Congratulations to Haidi!
The U14 Boys Touch Rugby team prevailed in a hard-fought match against their opponent to claim the gold medal and first place in touch rugby. This marks a fantastic achievement, as the team has gone from strength to strength throughout the season, consistently demonstrating skill and flair in abundance.
Players of the game were Tom, who scored a hat-trick of tries and Jackson, recognised for his outstanding footwork, vision and go-forward play.
Well done, team!
The U14 Cricket boys triumphed in the ISSFHK Cricket 8's.
They were undefeated in pool play and prevailed in a close final against their opponent team with standout bowling. Well done!
Well done to all the U12 and U14 Girls Netball teams who have competed in the ISSFHK league this term. Three of our teams have made it into the semi-finals: U14 C1, U14 C3, and U12. Best of luck to all players - Let’s go, team!
Our graduate Gisselle teamed up with three-time Olympic swimmer Camille Cheng and Hong Kong rower Claire Burley to lead a “Torch and Mind The Waves” workshop for 30 WIS student-athletes, focused on building mental fitness. The workshop aimed to equip high-performance student-athletes with strategies to overcome adversity and tools to break through mental blocks in their respective sports. One of the highlights was developing the “Power Pose,” which proved particularly popular among participants.
If you would like to represent WIS, make sure you have your team kit!
Order by 28 June to ensure delivery to your designated address by 15 August.
Find more details in this link.
Our Principal, Mrs Hallatt, invites you to a session to discuss our school development plan and priorities for the next academic year. If you are interested and would like to be involved, please join the student voice session on Tuesday, 10 June, 1.30pm. Click here to sign up.
We would like to welcome current Years 7 & 8 parents to an MYP celebration of learning event. If you are a parent of a student in Years 7 & 8, this special event is dedicated to celebrating the progress and achievements of your children in these year groups. You should have already received a letter about this.
If your child is a twin or has siblings in a different Year 7 or 8 group, you will receive a separate invitation. Please complete the relevant form below by Tuesday, 10 June to inform us of your participation.
Year 7 Han Ming Qing (8.30am - 9.35am)
Year 7 Song Tang Yuan (9.40am - 10.45am)
Give blood, save lives. Join us and make a difference - please sign up before Monday, 9 June.
Student Registration (aged 16 and above, parental consent required if under 18)
Join us in celebrating the talent and imagination of our amazing students at the upcoming ESF Art Exhibition 2025. This year’s exhibition explores the theme Generations, inviting students from across our 22 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 will create work that celebrates connection, continuity and the creativity that links one generation to the next. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
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.
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