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UK Biology Challenge: Year 10 Medalists
UK Biology Challenge: Year 10 Medalists
Thirty Year 10 students participated in the UK Biology Challenge, joining over 42,000 students from around the world in this year's competition. Globally, 5% of students were awarded a Gold, 10% Silver and 10% Bronze. Well done to all the participants and special congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievements in winning medals:
Gold: Yuusuke Nagai
Silver: Allison Tsang, Bob Lam, Elisha Choy, Ila Chan, Christian Li, Linus Choi, Morgan Sze, Hayley Wong, Ziao Chen
Bronze: Ashley Tsang, Brighton Chan, Geoffrey Lo, Louise Chan, Ojaswini Virmani, Zayaan Shajas
Year 7 Boys Table Tennis Team Excelled
Year 7 Boys Table Tennis Team Excelled
On Sunday, 18 May, history was made as our WIS C Grade Boys Table Tennis team (Year 7) competed in the Finals of the HKSSF tournament at Smithfield Sports Centre. This marks the first time in 12 years that a C Grade team has advanced to this stage of the competition. The team triumphed in the first round of the finals, with proud parents cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines.
Congratulations to Aariv Shah (Captain), Neil Liu, Vihaan Gandhi, and Yuvi Kaul! A special thank you to their dedicated coach for his support throughout their CAS activity.
WIS MYP Science Week
WIS MYP Science Week
WIS MYP Science Week celebrated the wonders of science across our Years 7 to 9 classes. Throughout the week, students engaged in themed lessons centered around 'Change and Adapt,' exploring scientific concepts through hands-on learning and inquiry.
We also hosted extra lunchtime science sessions, where our Year 12 students assisted with exciting activities such as building loudspeakers from scratch and experimenting with dry ice - sparking curiosity and collaboration across year levels.
A highlight of the week was our Poster Competition, which showcased outstanding entries. Congratulations and well done to the winners on their creativity!
Jellyfish by Stephanie Wing Yu (8Q2)
Wolves by Natalie Yeung (8Y2)
Ecosystems & Climate Change
by Lizzy Yu (8Q2)
WISustain Impressed at PTA Event
WISustain Impressed at PTA Event
On Tuesday, our WISustain students proudly showcased their impressive achievements in front of our parents at the Coffee Morning hosted by our PTA.
Led by Year 10 students Ojaswini Virmani and Romy Fremder, they delivered confident and articulate presentations on their ongoing initiatives, highlighting key accomplishments, future goals and innovative ideas supported by thoughtful research. The students also offered a lively Q&A session, welcoming feedback and responding to questions with enthusiasm and insight.
As a final highlight, the students hosted a fun and interactive quiz that brought together parents, teachers and staff in a spirited and educational activity.
Let’s go, WISustain!
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
On Thursday, WIS team participated in the semi-finals of the Battle of the Books at the German Swiss International School. All twelve members of the team showed excellent teamwork and enjoyed building their student leadership skills.
CAS Corner
CAS Corner
Watch this video for a recap of the CAS activities since the beginning of May.
From making bubble tea and practicing mindfulness through origami, to touching up Project Kart in the design studio, rehearsing with the band at Rock School, playing tennis, practicing Taekwondo, and discussing filming topics with friends - our students have been actively engaged in a wide range of experiences.
We look forward to sharing more of the joy and creativity they bring to their activities!
ESF Limitless Programme
ESF Limitless Programme
On 17 May, seventeen Year 9 students from WIS embarked on an inspiring six-week journey to rural Queensland, Australia. They have been adapting remarkably well and are already embracing the spirit of community, challenge and discovery.
You can read more about their experience through this link.
Shape Our Future
Shape Our Future
Parent Sessions (27, 29 May & 4 June)
Parent Sessions (27, 29 May & 4 June)
Meet our Principal at one of the sessions listed below. Your input will be invaluable in shaping our vision exercise as we refine the development plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
Session 1: Tuesday, 27 May | 6pm - 7pm (Webinar - sign up here)
Session 2: Thursday, 29 May | 6pm - 7pm (Webinar - sign up here)
Session 3: Wednesday, 4 June, 5pm - 6pm (On campus - sign up here)
Weekly Newsletter Survey
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Submit Your Suggestions
Submit Your Suggestions
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We have received thoughtful submissions, with the majority coming from students. We would also love to hear more from parents, staff and visitors.
If you have any thoughts or feedback, please feel free to drop them in the suggestion box by Friday, 12 June, 2025.
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