West Island School Newsletter

Announcements

Sports Team Kit Orders will close on 17 November 2025. To order kits for Badminton (all ages), U20 Football, U12 Netball, Athletics and Cross Country, please refer to the details here. All orders will be delivered to your designated address by 4 January 2026.
WIS Basketball's first 'Thursday Throwdown' on Thursday, 13 November, will feature three back-to-back games. We are delighted to invite parents and students onto campus to cheer on our teams. Please find the fixtures and start times on the Sports Website. A quick note: all spectators must sign in with security on 6/F. Parking will not be available.
Kindness Week will be our highlight of next week, running from 11 to 14 November. Please refer to the student schedule and the details for the parent yoga and mindfulness sessions. Our Head Students are also calling for passionate bakers to contribute to the Support Staff Tea Party - please see details in this link.
PTA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday, 24 November 2025. All parents are warmly invited by the PTA Committee to stand for election. Please find the details and nomination form here.

Find Your Purpose, Realise Your Potential

Open rehearsal for School Musical: Into the Woods Junior, will be your immersive peek into the creative processes. Please sign up here to attend on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, from 4pm to 5pm. Tickets are available for the shows on Wednesday, 3 December and Thursday, 4 December.
WIS Bazaar Poster Design Competition is open to all students. Unleash your creativity and submit your design via this form before Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Know-vember Book Trailer Competition is a creative opportunity to read, reflect through Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and present learning outcomes using multimedia. Find the full competition details via this link and submit by Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
First Aid in Sport course, generously sponsored by our PTA, is open to students aged 14 or above and their parents. There are only 16 spots available. Please register via this form before Sunday, 30 November 2025.
WIS Bazaar is recruiting parent volunteers. To join the volunteering team and contribute to the event on Saturday, 14 March 2026, please contact pta@wis.edu.hk.

Spooky Display of Creativity

We gave our Year 11 students a clear runway for their mock exams last week, and the celebration of Halloween today was absolutely worth the wait. Today, our students dove in, unleashing a spooktacular display of creative costumes. Everyone had well-deserved fun.

Science Debate Competition

Last Friday, six WIS students competed in the inaugural International School Science Debate Competition (ISSDC) at Discovery College, debating topics including AI and socioscientific issues.

Our students were articulate and confident, delivering strong arguments across all rounds. Team WIS emerged as the Champions of the entire competition.

Well done to the five debaters: Jeffrey, Braydon, Rochelle, Harini and Jasmin. Congratulations to Year 13 Yanyan on her Vice Presidency of the ISSCDC.

Year 13 IB DP Biology IAs

Year 13 IB DP Biology students have embarked on their Internal Assessments (IAs), conducting independent research across a diverse range of topics.

Through designing and executing their own experiments, our students are developing a strong scientific mindset. They will continue to document their findings as part of their journey in scientific inquiry.

Year 11 Options

On Monday evening, Year 11 parents explored our Post-16 options and held meaningful conversations with teachers to support their children in realising their potential in higher education and beyond. The evening featured an exciting discussion of the IBDP, IBCP, BTEC and Engineering pathways.

Parents particularly enjoyed the Arts and Design tour for a glimpse into the programme, and found the specialist guidance on Higher Education, university applications, and career pathways invaluable for preparing for the next step.

Sports

HKSSF Badminton: A Grade Boys

In their latest HKSSF game, the A Grade Badminton Boys prevailed. The results indicate a highly competitive match where the team achieved a narrow but decisive win. Excellent job!

HKSSF Hockey: Boys Open Grade

What a superb display of courage and teamwork from our Boys’ Field Hockey squad. Facing adversity from the start, our team kicked off with only ten members but showed incredible spirit. Their resilience paid off with a commanding 3–1 victory. Congratulations!

HKSSF Table Tennis: A Grade Girls

It was a momentous occasion as our first-ever Girls' Table Tennis team represented WIS in the HKSSF A Grade Table Tennis Tournament.

Led by Most Valuable Player and Captain Katrina, the team competed enthusiastically against a ferociously talented local school and secured a few winning games in their debut.

Well done to Katrina, Eulalia, and Matilda for taking this important first step towards a new chapter for girls' sports at WIS.

Cricket: A Grade Boys

The A Grade Boys’ Cricket team recently took part in an incredible match. The opposition set a high target, but our WIS team responded with outstanding knocks and managed to secure a highly unusual and nail-biting tie. Well done, team.

Football: U14 Boys

Our U14 boys footballers demonstrated outstanding maturity and sportsmanship in their recent match. The game was played in a competitive yet remarkably respectful manner, culminating in an impressive 8-1 result. Well done to the team!

Volleyball: U16 Girls

Our U16 Girls Volleyball Team had a fantastic experience on the court. The team's increasing confidence was evident, helping them achieve better resilience and performance during competitive sets.

Wrestling

Year 8 Ethan competed against 16 other wrestlers in the Japan Saori Yoshida Cup, winning the championship in the 38kg Freestyle category.

Ethan is the first-ever athlete from Hong Kong to win a title at this prestigious event. Congratulations to Ethan!

Charity Campaign: Box of Hope

The beginning of the collection for this year's Box of Hope has seen hearty and enthusiastic preparation. Your support goes above and beyond for children aged 12 to 15 across Asia.

We appreciate the effort students and families have put into selecting and packing items. Please see details here.

A friendly reminder that the donation collection period is until Monday, 10 November.

PTA Fundraising: Christmas Cards

Spread holiday cheer with the PTA's beautiful Christmas cards.

Featuring unique designs, the cards are now available for HK$250 per pack, with discounts offered for multiple purchases. The funds raised will go toward supporting important school initiatives and programmes. Order via this link.

Upcoming Events

Parent Yoga: 11 - 12 November

Join our parents and staff for a complimentary and uplifting yoga and mindfulness session, hosted by Garima, a WIS parent & yoga instructor, in celebration of WIS Kindness Week.

Session 1: Tuesday 11 November, 7am - 8am at Arena, West Island School

Session 2: Wednesday 12 November, 3.30pm - 4.45pm at MPH, West Island School

There are 40 places in each session, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a list of reserve places if someone drops out.

Please sign up via this link before Friday, 31 October 2025.

School Musical: 3 - 4 December

Into the Woods Junior is a masterful blend of storytelling, musical theatre vocals and movement, brought to life through a truly inclusive and collaborative effort across the whole school community.

Ticketing links: Wednesday, 3 December | Thursday, 4 December
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm

Location: Auditorium, West Island School

Christmas Concert: 10 December

Join us to celebrate the magic of Christmas through dance, drama and music. Enjoy live performances and join in the festive spirit with our school community.

Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Location: Auditorium, West Island School

Save the date. Ticketing details will be announced soon.

First Aid Course: 24 January

Our PTA is excited to offer an opportunity to participate in a First Aid in Sport course run by Hong Kong China Rugby.

In emergencies—whether at home or on the sports field—it is essential to have someone trained to respond effectively. Immediate first aid can significantly reduce recovery times and can be the difference between temporary and long-term injury or disability.

Students aged 14 or older can attend independently. Parents are welcome to join only if their child is participating.

Date: Saturday, 24 January, 2026

Capacity: 16 participants, first-come, first-served

Location: West Island School

Please register via this form before Sunday, 30 November 2025.

Sports Day: 13 February

Sports Day is a celebration of energy and excitement. We invite our students' families to witness the friendly competition and be part of the inter-Dynasty spirit as we create unforgettable moments together.

Date: Friday, 13 February 2026

Location: Wan Chai Sports Ground

Save the date. Details will be announced closer to the event.

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