Dear Parents

We had a really positive week back at school after the excitement of Challenge Week. It was great to hear the stories of adventure, camaraderie, and learning through a range of Challenge Week stories. From a student account of ‘writing their best creative novel ever’, to going on ‘a paddle board marathon’, to ‘creating the world’s best underwater robot’, to ‘I did not know how hard it was to learn to ride a bike’, just some of the great stories that I have heard across this week, as students reflected upon their experiences. Thank you again for your support of the Challenge Week Programme.

Next week our KGV community is celebrating KGV Pride Week. A variety of student-led events will occur throughout the week, as we recognise this important sector of our community. This supports directly our Inclusivity and Equity agenda, and the KGV School vision that states ‘through a lived experience, we all feel a deep sense of belonging, identity, and purpose’

In the months ahead, there is a chance that we will begin to participate in a greater range of Inter-School Sporting competitions through the HKSSF. We will be following the guidelines of the Education Bureau (EDB) which stipulate that to participate in inter-school sports competitions / events,  individual students aged 12 to 17 years must have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine for more than 14 days, and individual students aged 18 years or above must have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine for more than 14 days.

Finally, we are looking forward to the upcoming school production of the ‘Addams Family’ musical comedy, to be staged in our school hall on 24, 25 and 26 November. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 restrictions, our limited tickets have already sold out to the family of cast and crew members. Thank you to Head of Drama Ian Baker, and Head of Music Alex Carlile and all other staff involved, for providing this incredible learning opportunity. We can’t wait for the show!

Have a good weekend.

Mark Blackshaw

Principal, KGV School

It has been great to see school ties appearing this week, our students look very smart. If you need to purchase a school tie for Monday, please go to the online PTSA shop and order/pay for it there. Once purchased online your child can pick it up in person from the PTSA here at school.

This link should take you directly to the page where you can order the school tie.

Year 10 students will begin 1:1 conversations with their tutor in the coming weeks. These conversations are focussed on getting to know them and understanding their aspirations and any help or encouragement they may need.

Today we farewelled Ms Kelly Howell our Head of Year 11 as she goes on maternity leave. We wish her all the best for this extraordinary time. Ms Grey will who was Head of Year 10 last year and knows our students well will take over so our students are in good hands.

It has been great to see school ties appearing this week, our students look very smart. If you need to purchase a school tie for Monday, please go to the online PTSA shop and order/pay for it there. Once purchased online your child can pick it up in person from the PTSA here at school.

This link should take you directly to the page where you can order the school tie.

It has been great to see school ties appearing this week, our students look very smart. If you need to purchase a school tie for Monday, please go to the online PTSA shop and order/pay for it there. Once purchased online your child can pick it up in person from the PTSA here at school.

This link should take you directly to the page where you can order the school tie.

Wishing you a great weekend.

Year 13 Mock Examinations will begin on Monday 10th January 2022. Full timetable to follow soon.

It has been great to see school ties appearing this week, our students look very smart. If you need to purchase a school tie for Monday, please go to the online PTSA shop and order/pay for it there. Once purchased online your child can pick it up in person from the PTSA here at school.

This link should take you directly to the page where you can order the school tie.

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Year 7 students this week have been extremely busy this week both inside and outside the classroom. Students had an extremely engaging session with the author, David Greenberg who spoke about his passion for poems. They have been engaged in conversations regarding our newly updated values and some of them have been auditioning for our upcoming Evening of Music and Dance! A very busy week indeed.

Thank you for your ongoing feedback regarding our uniform. We are working through the transition to our new supplier and passing on your suggestions. A reminder that school ties are available to order from  https://www.schooluniform.hk/collections/king-george-v-school and collected from the PTSA shop at KGV. Next week all students must wear a tie! Please let me know if you have any difficulties in meeting this uniform expectation.

As a KGV community we will be celebrating KGV Pride Week starting Monday 15 November. A variety of student-led events will take place throughout the week as we recognise this important sector of our community.

Finally, if you have a few minutes to spare, please could you provide some feedback on how well informed and supported you felt through the transition into KGV and what we could do even better. Please click the link here to give us your feedback.

Have a good weekend.

The Year 7 Team

Dear Parents and Caregivers

This week we presented the special awards to those students in Year 8 & 9 who were recognised in this year’s Speech Day. Congratulations to all students who received awards (a few of our amazing students are shown below). If you haven’t yet seen our Speech Day the Youtube link is https://youtu.be/ZKJGBo537TE. 

Thank you for your ongoing feedback regarding our uniform. We are working through the transition to our new supplier and passing on your suggestions. A reminder that school ties are available to order from  https://www.schooluniform.hk/collections/king-george-v-school and collected from the PTSA shop at KGV. Next week all students must wear a tie! Please let me know if you have any difficulties in meeting this uniform expectation.

As a KGV community we will be celebrating KGV Pride Week starting Monday 15 November. A variety of student-led events will take place throughout the week as we recognise this important sector of our community.

Have a good weekend.

The Year 8 Team

Dear Parents and Caregivers

This week we presented the special awards to those students in Year 8 & 9 who were recognised in this year’s Speech Day. Congratulations to all students who received awards (a few of our amazing students are shown below). If you haven’t yet seen our Speech Day the Youtube link is https://youtu.be/ZKJGBo537TE. 

Thank you for your ongoing feedback regarding  our uniform. We are working through the transition to our new supplier and passing on your suggestions. A reminder that school ties are available to order from  https://www.schooluniform.hk/collections/king-george-v-school and collected from the PTSA shop at KGV. Next week all students must wear a tie! Please let me know if you have any difficulties in meeting this uniform expectation.

As a KGV community we will be celebrating KGV Pride Week starting Monday 15th November. A variety of student-led events will take place throughout the week as we recognise this important sector of our community.

Please mark 1st December in your calendars for the Year 9 Learning Review. This will be happening online and staff will be scheduling appointments from between approximately 3.40pm - 7.30pm. More details to follow next week.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 9 Team

Careers & H.E. Guidance

School reference (non-higher education purposes). The Careers Office coordinates all KGV student references including exit & summer schools. All requests should be directed to careers.office@kgv.edu.hk. Please allow at least 4-6 work weeks for teachers to work on school references. School reference for higher education applications are done in a separate process.

Ideas for programmes during term break. Some higher education institutions are offering winter pre-college programmes. Check the Careers website for ideas.

Our Careers Calendar lists many university events. Refer to the Calendar for event details and registration links. Highlights of events in the coming week:
U.K.
- 12 Nov: University of Cambridge: Preparing for Interview – Sciences & Maths
- 13 Nov: Arts University Bournemouth – Online Open Day: Foundation & Undergraduate
- 15-26 Nov – Study UK East Asia Virtual Masterclass Series

H.K.
- 17 Nov - Law Presentation for ESF Students @ ESF Centre (pre-registration required)

U.S.A.
- 15 Nov – UC Webinar Series 2021-22: The UC Application for Freshman Applicants
- 18 Nov – Why UC San Diego – Undergraduate Virtual Session

Canada
- 12 Nov - Queen’s University: Undergraduate Virtual Fall Preview
- 13 Nov – UofT Scholarship Opportunities for HK Students in-person session
- 17 Nov – SFU for International Students & other sessions

Europe
- 13 Nov – Education Fair “Study in Austria”
- 14 Nov – IMI Switzerland webinar
- 15-18 Nov – HZ UAS online info sessions (Netherlands)
- 18 Nov – Virtual Study in Holland Fair

Singapore
- 13 Nov - NUS: Undergraduate Admissions & Faculties Sharing
- 30 Nov - NUS Info session for ESF students

From: KGV Careers & H.E. Team

Inter-House Cross Country

The KGV Inter-House Cross Country gives all our students the opportunity to contribute to their House points by participating in either the Elite Run or the Fun Run. Well done to all students who participated in the Inter-House Cross Country, it was great to see so many students challenging themselves, embracing House Spirit, supporting peers, and cheering on staff members who joined some of the year group races.

This year Upsdell were the Inter-House Cross Country Champions! Well done KGV, a fantastic effort by all.

Final House placings:

1st – Upsdell

2nd – Crozier

3rd – Nightingale

4th - Rowell

Please see the attached PDF for year group medal winners.

Mon 15 Nov Winter Uniform

Mon 23 Nov  Year 8 Geography Trips start

Wed 24 Nov to Fri 26 Nov  Whole School Musical

Character Strengths Parenting
Monday 15 November 2021
6:30-8pm
Online

Join us for our upcoming online session on ‘Character Strengths Parenting’.  

Knowing our top 5 or signature character strengths and using them in daily life can not only help us in achieving our goals in life but also help us to become happier, engaged and productive individuals. Character Strengths are positive parts of our personality that impact how we think, feel and behave. These positive character traits are what we are naturally good at.

When character strengths are applied in parenting, both parents and their teenage children thrive and report higher well-being scores, fulfillment, better performance and more resilience. Taking a strengths-based parenting approach, parents are able to easily communicate with their kids and vice-versa. Also this approach increases engagement leading to mutual understanding. It also reduces stress and adversity, impacts academic performance and it is easier to empower & guide teenagers when we understand their strengths.

This Strengths-based parenting workshop will be delivered by Mahesh Pamnani, Chief Happiness Officer at Inspire2Aspire Consulting. He has 12 years of experience designing and delivering happiness, wellbeing and positive education workshops in Hong Kong.

To register please sign up on this form.

For enquiries please contact Kiran Budhrani, Engagement Manager, kiran.budhrani@kgv.edu.hk

Friday 19 November, 10:30am

We are committed to supporting our parents through their journey at KGV, therefore we have created several opportunities for you to engage with the school.  ‘Feedback Friday‘ is one such opportunity for you to engage in a personalised, small group session on a Friday morning, to chat with the Principal, Mark Blackshaw on various topics or areas you would like to discuss.

Sessions will run online from 10:30am to 11:15am, and are limited to 15 parents.

Our upcoming session will be on Friday 19 November 2021.

Once you sign up for a session/s, a link will be sent to you closer to the time of the meeting.

If you would like to attend this or other sessions this term, please sign up on this form.

For enquiries contact Kiran at kiran.budhrani@kgv.edu.hk

Thursday 18 November 2021
5:45pm - 6:45pm
Guilford Lecture Theatre, KGV School

The KGV PTSA comprises a committee of parents who work closely with the school to help build community spirit, improve liaison between staff, parent and student bodies and undertake various functions that benefit the community.  These include community engagement through social, cultural and fundraising events, educational workshops, a uniform and stationery shop and an exclusive student Identity card amongst others.

Each year an Annual General Meeting is held to which all members of the King George V community are invited. The KGV PTSA encourages you to attend this meeting as it is an ideal opportunity for you to share your views and discuss matters.

For attendance please send us an email at, ptsa@kgv.edu.hk  or enquire at 2760 6660

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For next week menu, please view in the attachment.

Please charge up your Octopus Cards with credit before coming to school.

Our Remarkable Stories

We are excited to announce that Ran Zhao, a Year 12 student from King George V School, was recently selected as a Foyle Young Poet of the Year. The Foyle Young Poets Award is the largest poetry competition for secondary students in the world. Every year, 15 winning poets are selected from over 14,000 entries internationally, and have their poems anthologised by the UK’s Poetry Society. The winning poets are invited to a two week writing course in the UK, where they will work alongside two established poets, with the aim of improving their craft.

Ran joined the competition with some friends and when commenting about her award winning poem, she stated that “I didn’t have any goals with this poem, I just liked frogs and wanted to let out some steam! I’m really honoured the poem was able to resonate with so many people. I really love poetry because you can do whatever you want with it, and I think it’s so important as an outlet of emotion, a way to come to terms with your emotions, by laying them out and examining them. I was also attracted to the competition because of the support and resources it provides the winning candidates, and since I was lucky enough to be recognized, I’m really excited to be able to use the opportunity to improve my writing.”

Read the poem below:

GET UP, WE’RE GOING HOME

who told you to go crouch at the edge of the storm

drain the whole night, feed handfuls of yourself

to the rainwater? you’ve got a cold now, and your

clothes are drenched from last night’s storm, and

i have to climb down there and crawl in the mud

after the bullfrogs, reach into each of their pale

glowing moon-bellies and draw out the little giblets

of your heart. come on, let me dry you off. let me

walk you home in this red rain jacket i brought

when i went looking for you at dawn. next time

you’re on your own, okay? you know the rain

is just water. it has no secrets to give.

Two KGV students took part in the HK Age Group swimming competition and produced some amazing individual and relay results.

Poppy and Eunis both in Year 8, competed in the HK Age Group Long Course Championships on 6th and 7th November at Kowloon Park Swimming Pool. Eunis won 4 golds and 2 silver and Poppy won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. Well done and congratulations to both girls.