Dear Parents and Carers,

Every day, I feel a deep sense of privilege to be Principal at KGV School, and to work with dedicated staff, talented and hardworking students, and supportive and involved parents. This year has been a challenging year, especially in terms of the constant change and uncertainty of the current pandemic. Working together with the common purpose of putting students first in all we do, is our guiding star. Thank you for your ongoing support and the work you have done to support ‘your child, our student’ over the past academic year.

I would like to give a shout-out to our ESF KGV staff. Our support staff works very hard to support our students and keep the wheels of the school turning. Their work is vital, and we appreciate their contribution to our school and its impact on learning. Our teachers are passionate, committed and go above and beyond for our students. The learning outcomes our students achieve is a reflection of the quality teaching, and excellent student-teacher relationships.

Thank you also to all our parents and guardians. Your impact on student learning is powerful. Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging ‘jobs’ you can have. Your unrelenting support for your child and your active involvement in our school is valued and appreciated. 

Just a few reminders:

• A link to end of year reports will be sent via the ESF App today, as well as other August 2021 academic year start up information.

• As indicated previously, the PTSA uniform shop is transitioning to the online ESF central supplier. 

• The PTSA shop will close today 30 June for stock take, and will open again 19 July. 

• The web site link for ordering the KGV uniform will be available from Monday, 19 July 2021. The website address is: http://www.schooluniform.hk

• For parents who would like more information regarding the PTSA shop and online ordering, click here: Purchasing uniform for 2021-22

• Our school Dress Code can be found https://www.kgv.edu.hk/uniform/

• The first day of school next term is Thursday 19 August for Years 7, 10 and 12 students and all students new to KGV

• On Friday 20 August all KGV students attend, Years 8, 9, 11 and 13 will be having their first day

• If parents and carers have any questions or queries over the break, please email KGV Office  at office@kgv.edu.hk

• Please keep in mind that our teaching staff will be on summer vacation and may not respond in a timely manner to emails. I encourage our parents in the first instance, to also direct enquiries to the following email addresses: ICT Helpdesk helpdesk@kgv.edu.hk , Exams Office exam@kgv.edu.hk , Careers Office careers.office@kgv.edu.hk , Finance Office financedept@kgv.edu.hk and the PTSA Shop ptsa@kgv.edu.hk  

We will be in contact in early August with further updates regarding the beginning of our next academic year. 

We wish all our students, parents, staff, and community partners a wonderful summer break and we look forward to welcoming all our students back on Thursday 19 August and Friday 20 August.  

Stay safe and enjoy the break.

Kind Regards

Mark Blackshaw

Principal, KGV School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have made it…..school’s out for summer!

As a final shout out this year, well done to Cyrus Fu (7N02). Cyrus has clinched his title as the second-runner up in the 73rd Hong Kong School Music Festival 2021. Well done Cyrus! I think this sums up quite nicely just how resilient, determined and remarkable our Year 7 students have been this year. I am so proud of them

Please check your ESF App inbox for a direct message from me regarding the Year 7 reports. The message also contains all the information you need for the start of next term. It is a big read, so please take time to make sure you are aware of all the details.

I hope you get the chance to relax and enjoy the summer together as a family. The Year 7 students definitely need some down time and a chance to recharge and refresh ahead of next academic year.

On behalf of the Year 7-9 team, thank you for your support and feedback throughout the year. We have really appreciated your involvement and look forward to seeing you all again in August.

Have a great summer.

Year 7 Team

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have made it…..school’s out for summer!

As a final shout out this year, Kashvi Furia (9N11) has been selected in the Merit winners list of the Hong Kong based art competition called “The WHARF Hong Kong Secondary School Art Competition 2020-21”. Artwork of all of the winners are being displayed at various locations around Hong Kong from 25 May 2021 to 25 July 2021. Kashvi’s art has also been featured in the Hong Kong newspaper - The Standard, dated 21 May 2021. 

Well done Kashvi! I think this sums up quite nicely just how resilient, determined and remarkable our Year 9 students have been this year. I am so proud of them

Please check your ESF App inbox for a direct message from me regarding the Year 9 reports. The message also contains all the information you need for the start of next term. It is a big read, so please take time to make sure you are aware of all the details.

I hope you get the chance to relax and enjoy the summer together as a family. The Year 9 students definitely need some down time and a chance to recharge and refresh ahead of next academic year.

On behalf of the Year 7-9 team, thank you for your support and feedback throughout the year. Next year, you will be working with Mr Carrell and the Year 10-11 team. Ms Pinder remains with the year group as their Head of Year. We wish your child all the best for the next stage in their KGV journey.

Have a great summer!

The Year  9 Team

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have made it…..school’s out for summer!

We are exceptionally proud of the Year 8 students and their resilience right up to the final day today! It has been a difficult year but the Year 8 students have shown determination and positivity in the face of each challenge. Now it is time for some rest and the opportunity to recharge over the summer break.

Please check your ESF App inbox for a direct message from me regarding the Year 8 reports. The message also contains all the information you need for the start of next term. It is a big read, so please take time to make sure you are aware of all the details.

I hope you get the chance to relax and enjoy the summer together as a family. The Year 8 students definitely need some down time and a chance to recharge and refresh ahead of next academic year.

On behalf of the Year 7-9 team, thank you for your support and feedback throughout the year. We have really appreciated your involvement and look forward to seeing you all again in August.

Have a great summer.

The Year 8 Team.

On this, our last day of the academic year, I want to thank all of our Year 12 students for their wonderful levels of patience and resilience in navigating your way through this most difficult of years.

Please try to achieve a balance with your summer work and make sure you have time to relax and refresh yourselves for returning, as Year 13, to KGV in August.

1. An end of term letter from Mr. Mark Blackshaw, KGV Principal (please click here)

2. Start of term details (please click here)

3. IB/BTEC Book list (please click here)

4. PTSA information (please click here)

5. School bus information (please click here)

6. School canteen information (please click here)

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable summer break!

Year 10 Message

We wish all of our Year 10 students and families a restful summer. Please use your time to ensure you are rested, spend time with your family and stay prepared for Year 11.

Please look out for an App message sent today that will link you to the Term 3 summary report

To prepare for next year, please take some time to work through the items below.

1. An end of term letter from Mr. Mark Blackshaw, KGV Principal (please click here)

2. Start of term details (please click here)

3. PTSA information (please click here)

4. School bus information (please click here)

5. School canteen information (please click here)

6. Please check and amend the contact and medical details we have for you. In the app, tap "Lionel 2 VLE" and then tap on the medical bag icon. If this is not done by August 1st, you will be directed to the medical section when you access Lionel until it is updated.

Year 11 Message

We wish all of our Year 11 students and families a restful summer. Please use your time to ensure you are rested, spend time with your family and start to prepare for Year 12.

If you are returning to KGV for 2021/22 then please take some time to work through the documents below.

1. An end of term letter from Mr. Mark Blackshaw, KGV Principal (please click here)

2. Start of term details (please click here)

3. IB/BTEC Book list (please click here)

4. PTSA information (please click here)

5. School bus information (please click here)

6. School canteen information (please click here)

Please be reminded that the last day of the PTSA shop face-to-face sales is today 30 June. Here is the arrangement for the summer break.

• 1-18 July – Shop closed
• 19 July – KGV uniform launch on ESF supplier website, http://www.schooluniform.hk. PTSA remaining stock will be listed on this website and all purchase will be online via credit card. Here are more details. Pick up will be at the PTSA shop.  For missing sizes from our current offering, the new supplier range will be opened up.
• Stationery - The shop will continue to sell stationery after 19 July.
• This arrangement will continue till school starts in term 1.
• Book packs – Y8 and Y9 book packs will be available at the shop after 19 July. Y10 up do not have book packs, they will need to purchase exercise books individually. No science packs will be offered this year.

Shop timing over summer:
Monday – Friday
9am-3pm

For enquires, contact Tiffany at ptsa.shop@kgv.edu.hk

Wed 30 June 12.30pm finish - Last day for all students this term. 

Thurs 19 August - First day of 2021/2022 Academic Year for Year 7, 10 and 12 and students new to KGV.

Fri 20 August - All students at school (first day of 2021/2022 Academic Year for Year 8, 9, 11 and 13)

Message from The Lion's Crest

The Lion's Crest is a student led newspaper for KGV. We aim to inform and entertain the student body with each online and physical issue.

We'll be offering our physical copies of the Lion's Crest third edition newspaper on Tuesday the 29 June, so make sure you grab one!

You can head to our website
https://thelionscrestkgv.wixsite.com/thelionscrest
To read the digital version and a few unreleased articles along with our summer edition!

Happy reading everyone!

Scholastic Chess Tournament

A massive congratulations to Anjaneya (Y10) and Jenson (Y8) who competed April and May Scholastic Chess Tournament and achieved the championship for their division against students from Sha Tin College, Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School, Hong Kong Academy, Nord Anglia International School, Discovery College and Diocesan Boys’ School.

Well done to everyone involved!

Autism Acceptance Poem

Our remarkable alumna - Nichola (Class of 2017) has written a poem about Autism Acceptance when her former boarding school had their Autism Acceptance Event. 

Acceptance

Just because of who I am,

I may not sense or understand,

Everything on what is happening,

I need the time to perceive as it is challenging.

I know, because I have differences,

Sometimes if things get too much, I need to take my distances,

It is often tricky to get used to this bit,

But it is important for us to learn and accept it.

You should not feel you have to fit in The Crowd,

Saying “no” to take time for yourself is allowed,

You are doing this for your own benefit,

To not feel the pressure to do more than your limit.

If we know and learn about acceptance,

The world for everyone will have more pleasance,

Because of all differences being accepted,

It will make us feel more loved and connected.

Just remember you are all fantastic,

Despite having differences, it is best to be authentic,

Let’s hope to accept differences every day,

Rather than just on April 2nd, World Autism Day.
 

To begin with, autism is more than just awareness,

Let’s treat it with acceptance, respect, and kindness!

Written by Nichola Sun

Winners of the HKEF Inter-school Equestrian Challenge 2021 (Higher Division)

A few weeks ago Charmaine, Aden and Julie participated in the HKEF’s Interschool Equestrian competition in the Higher Division.

In the Higher Division, a total of 33 riders from 14 schools completed both the Ingestre Preliminary Dressage Test 7 (2014) and a course of jumps up to 80 cm. Of the 7 teams, King George V School (KGV) led the field with the highest overall score of 480.65.

This year, the Higher Division competition adopted a video submission format to allow participants to compete at their usual riding schools and to accommodate changing pandemic-linked restrictions. Nevertheless, while the various interruptions have meant a later finish to the competition and no grand final, the collected videos, judged by Tim Downes FBHS and Deborah Coulson BHSI, revealed some excellent riding and an outstanding performance by team champions, Julie, Charmaine and Aden.

Well Done!