Dear Parents and Carers

Today, we capped off a great term of learning with an assembly on the pitch. To allow for social distancing, we held two assemblies with a festive and Christmas theme, to farewell the term and wish all happy holidays. It was wonderful to see our talented musicians and performers entertain the crowd.

On behalf of our KGV learning community, I would like to wish all our students, parents and community partners a wonderful Winter vacation, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I do hope that all our families get to spend some quality time together over the school break.  

Being back at school face to face brings a real sense of optimism, positivity and enjoyment that comes when our students and staff can connect again, and partake in relevant and meaningful learning experiences. 

Personally, I always feel a sense of pride to be the Principal of KGV, and to be part of this wonderful community. Happy and safe holidays, and I look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 3 January.

Kind Regards

Mark Blackshaw

Principal KGV School

Term 1 is finished and we hope all our students and their families have a good break and spend time together. 

Summary reports showing assessment grades and Current Attainment Grades (CAG) are available now. These will show how your child is performing in all of their subjects. To access the summary, go to the CCF page in the app. App > Lionel 2 VLE > CCF > Progress Checks

Note that on Android devices the summary will most likely download as a pdf file.

In the first week back after the break we are planning a skills day for all Year 10 students where we will focus on the skills they need to be organised, revise effectively, perform well in exams and manage any anxiety.

Term 1 is finished and we hope all our students and their families have a good break and spend time together.

Thank you to the parents who were able to talk to teachers last Monday during the Year 11 Learning Review. If you were unable to meet, then please use email contact any teachers you would like to receive feedback from.

Summary reports showing assessment grades and Current Attainment Grades (CAG) are available now. These will show how your child is performing in all of their subjects. To access the summary, go to the CCF page in the app. App > Lionel 2 VLE > CCF > Progress Checks

Note that on Android devices the summary will most likely download as a pdf file.

Mock exams are scheduled for 17 January and run for two weeks. Students can access the exam timetable here. Year 11 students will have study leave on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th of January. Their teachers will still be available at the regular times in their classrooms, however, students have the choice to study from home if they wish.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The holidays are finally here! The students have shown amazing resilience and enthusiasm right up to the final day today. Now it is time for a rest, recharge and some time with family and friends. 

The Year 7 - 9 Team want to thank you all for your support across the term as we have worked together to make sure your child had the best possible experience at KGV School. 

A date for your diaries for next term is 13 January 2022. We will be organising a parent session to talk through MYP assessment and to explain the report you will receive just before Chinese New Year. We will send a link out to this session and hope as many of you as possible can join online at 5pm. We will also be asking for interested parents to join our parent group who will look to review our reporting and communication systems.

Another push for you to complete the vaccination records if you haven’t done so already. As we continue to look to take advantage of more social opportunities around KGV school, please can you update us as soon as your child has their first vaccination. The form is very simple and requires you to update a photograph of the vaccination certificate. 

 Vaccination Record for KGV 

We will see you all again on 3 January for the start of Term 2. Please make a note that this is Week 2.

Wishing all our families a very Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings. Let’s hope 2022 brings us all more certainty, hope and normality.

The Year 7 - 9 Team

Friday 14 January 2022, 10:30am

We are committed to supporting our parents through their journey at KGV, therefore 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 14 January 2022.

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

Careers & H.E. Guidance

Careers Office - Christmas Break
The Careers Team will be out of office during the school break. Please email (careers.office@kgv.edu.hk) if you need assistance. One of the team members will get back to you. Do allow for extra time for the Careers Team to revert.

Y13 Higher Education applications. Our team of H.E. Counsellors are busy finalising documents in support of our Y13s’ applications over the Christmas break. Students are reminded that they should log in their applications on Unifrog, to ensure that all necessary documents are sent in time for the right applications. Students are responsible for forwarding university correspondence on document requests or outstanding items to their HE Counsellor and informing their HE Counsellor once they have made an application. They should inform their relevant HE Counsellor immediately if they notice any missing supporting documents.

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.

ESF Fairs, January 2022. It is mandatory for every Year 12 student to attend at least one fair. Parents are also welcome. So far, over 120 institutions from around the world have signed up. The Fairs will be divided into 3 regional events.
13 Jan 2022, 17:00-20:00: Europe + UK
20 Jan 2022, 17:00-20:00: Asia / Australia / New Zealand
27 Jan 2022, 19:0-21:30: North America
More details about the Fairs will be available after the term break.

External Events. Our Careers Calendar lists many university events. Refer to the Calendar for event details and registration links. Some highlights in the coming weeks:
U.K.
- 10-12 Jan 2022: UK Unifest 2022 Week 1
- 17-20 Jan 2022: UK Unifest 2022 Week 2

Hong Kong
- 20-23 Jan: HK TDC Education & Careers Expo

Europe
- 15 Jan: Bocconi (Italy) Virtual Open Day

Key Dates

Fri 17 Dec  Last day of Term 1 - half day finish. Dress Casual

Mon 3 Jan  First day of Term 2

Tue 4 Jan  Year 10 Skills Day (off timetable)

Wed 5 Jan  Year 12 Learning Review from 3:45pm

Wed 19 Jan  Year 9 Community Project starts

The Year 12 Learning Review is scheduled for Wednesday 5th January from 3:45pm to 7:45pm.

Meetings will be 10 minute slots, online through Google Meet. The links for each meeting will be shown once you have successfully booked a meeting slot.

The booking system will close on Tuesday 4th January at 6pm to allow teachers time to prepare for these meetings the next day. 

Please make your bookings. In the App, tap the "Lionel 2 VLE" button and scroll down to the appointments icon.
If you don't see a teacher listed for a particular timeslot, it is because they are already booked for that time.

It is not possible for every parent to see every teacher on this one evening. So, while this is the only formal opportunity we set aside where all Year 12 teachers are available, please know that teachers will discuss issues or answer questions about your child at any time via email or phone. Email links for all teachers are available in the App.

On behalf of the Year 12 team, we would like to wish all our students and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Year 13 IB Mock Examination timetable is available to view on the link below.

Year 13 Mock Timetable

On behalf of the Year 13 team, we would like to wish all our students and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

After what has been an incredibly busy and fun packed term 1 for CAS Activities, it’s great to see the amount of interest in the CAS program for term 2. There are still a number of CAS activities with space for term 2 so make sure the students sign up. Allocation is happening early in the first week back after Xmas so please see some notes about what happens next:

• Sign up is open until 31 December
• For any activities that are oversubscribed, the system will randomly allocate students.
• Students/parents will receive an email/App message informing you if you have been successfully placed 
• If students are not allocated, they will remain on the waitlist and be notified when a space becomes available
• Activities will begin the week of 10 January. 
• There are a number of activities that still have space and students are welcome to browse Lionel and continue to sign up towards the end of the month. In particular, some of our popular paid programs:
  • Baking Lessons Group 2 (Mon 3:30-4:30)
  • Singing & Vocal Workshop (Mon 2:15-3:15)
  • Song Writing Workshop (Mon 2:15-3:15)
  • Golf at KGV Beginners Level Term 2 (Thurs 4:00-5)
  • Golf at KGV Intermediate Level Term 2 (Thurs 4:00-5)

• For activities that require an additional fee, you will be notified of what that fee is and how to pay the provider. 

Remember to check the new KGV CAS Activities website especially designed and dedicated to all things relating to the activities program (https://www.kgvcasactivities.com/).

For more information about signing up, withdrawal, allocation and parental approval click here.

Finally, I would like to thank parents for your support with allowing students to take part in the CAS program. I would also welcome any feedback or suggestions you have to both improve the CAS Program by identifying particular activities that you would like to see offered at KGV.

Have a very Merry Christmas

Dean Beard

CAS, Service Learning and Activities Coordinator

Own Your Conversation

Online 2 session talk, 6:30-7:30pm 
Session 1 - Wed 12 Jan 2022 
Session 2 - Wed 19 Jan 2022

As parents, we want only the best for our kids. 

The time of adolescence can be especially confusing as we see our children figure out who they are, and navigate the challenges of their environment. Having been through the process with experience and maturity, it may be tempting for us to hold a firm hand and direct them to do what needs to be done for them to have a better future. 

But adolescence is also a time where children seek to establish independence, and their relationship with their parents during this time carry an important part in forming their self-concept. In our bid to help them become better, we often forget that the way we communicate with them matters—whether we stop to consider their feelings and needs before we correct them, or whether we are shaming them instead empowering them. Relationships are built on conversation, and positive conversations can go a long way in making our child stay engaged with us, to willingly cooperate, and to be genuinely considerate of others. 

Learn how you can approach conversations with your tweens and teens with less stress and more success in this 2 session workshop by Lim Kim Pong, CEO and Founder of StrengthsAsia. You'll get to understand 

1. How you can change your talk from habitual and unconscious to purposeful, persuasive and engaging 

2. Tips on how to connect with your child using positive communication

3. The role of empathic listening in our conversation

Please register here

Enquires contact Engagement Manager, Kiran at  kiran.budhrani@kgv.edu.hk

The shop will be closed during the Christmas break and will resume business on Monday 3 January 2022.

Our new shop payment policy from 3 January 2022 will be cashless.  The shop will only accept payment by octopus for all stationery items. Please ensure your child has sufficient funds in their octopus card for payment.  The PTSA shop does not have octopus topup service. 

Uniforms will continue to be sold on the schooluniform website and pick up will be at the shop for PTSA stock.

Enquiries contact Tiffany,  ptsa.shop@kgv.edu.hk