Dear West Island community, 

We wrap up this academic year with gratitude and excitement, as students welcome their well-deserved summer holiday with open arms.

As I have seen and heard from many of the staff, students and parents, the pursuit of being the best you can has been evident, and I look forward to making the community even more supportive in what we can do. 

When we come back next academic year, we will be joined with many upgrades, including a new catering provider with a more diverse menu, a renovated 6/F reception area, and a number of new teaching staff. 

Please see below for this past week’s news around the school. 

I hope the heat wave will not deter our students’ plans to rest, travel, take on different activities and projects of their choosing over the summer. If you would like to share with the school about your summer experiences when you are back in August, please feel free to send an email to Ms Zhang at peijia.zhang@wis.edu.hk. We would love to hear from you.

Have a great summer break!

Vicki Hallatt

Principal

Students have given their heartfelt messages to Vice Principal Ms Haworth who is returning to the UK for a new role after having worked at West Island for 17 years. 

Many students wrote that they are thankful for all she has done for the school and the individual students.

The Summer Art Exhibition in collaboration with Jockey Club Sarah Roe School opened on Monday at West Island. 

The exhibition celebrates a year of creative explorations using a variety of mediums and techniques with a focus on shape, pattern, texture and colour. 

Over a third of students accessed our wellbeing services this year, through 1-2-1 counselling, CAS activities and student workshops.

Mindset matters and looking after your wellbeing is part of everyday life, but it’s ok not to be ok. If you need any help and support over the holidays, it is always available. And if you’re worried about yours or anyone else’s safety, please call 999.