Dear Parents and Guardians,

It has been an emotional week at KGV with the Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday for our 2023 Year 13 class and the Graduation Ball this evening at the Hotel Icon. Many students have been at KGV since year 7, attended ESF primary schools, and experienced the 13-year ESF journey. As a Principal, I felt proud to be representing KGV and all ESF schools at this moment in time.

I want to thank our parents for their support, as we were overwhelmed by the number of parents who made an effort to be part of these celebrations.

At the Graduation Ceremony, I spoke to many parents and guardians about their experiences and feelings during the week. The main themes that came through to me from our parents on the night were:

• A great pride in their child’s achievements to graduate from KGV. In many ways, this was an acknowledgement and recognition of how hard many of our students worked and how they deserved this special moment.
• A mixture of emotions that they all felt. I sensed strong excitement at this rite of passage but also a lingering sense of uncertainty, and even sadness, that another phase of life was rolling through. There was a realisation for some that their son and daughter would be moving away from home for the first time in 18 years!
• I could also feel a deep sense of self-accomplishment, even satisfaction, of a job well done as a parent to get their son and daughter through most of the ‘teenage years’. We all know parenting is not an easy job, and all parents face challenges, doubts, and regrets, and we all make mistakes. But no matter our imperfections and flaws, our Year 13 graduates would not have reached this milestone without this love and encouragement.

It was an emotional week for me and also for our staff as well. Many teachers have invested so much into these students, and seeing them graduate and move on is gratifying. I felt the power of community and a deep sense of privilege to be part of this journey and witness the power of parenting and the concrete and intangible rewards that flow from such moments. In a way, seeing your child work hard, achieve, and set a course for the future is what life is all about. In the sense of creating meaning and leaving a legacy, some moments in life don’t get any better than this. 

To start the journey, it was also exciting to welcome our new Year 7 parents and students to school on Friday during the Year 6 into 7 transition day. There was again a sense of excitement to be part of this transition and begin a new and exciting learning phase.

Kind Regards,

Mark Blackshaw,

Principal, KGV School.

Year 10 Message

Congratulations to Aakash Daryanani and Reia Kwan who produced a short film for Film Stylo, a Hong Kong wide competition. They produced a film a film titled "Against the clock" in only 3 weeks which included location shooting, scripting and editing much of it done in their own time. Their film was sleected for the top film award.

On Thursday, Year 10 students were introduced to the option pathways they can follow at KGV in Years 12 and 13. Mr Wightman from the senior school hosted the presentation and you can access the slide deck here. Students will indicate preliminary subject choices in November this year and make final choices the following March. There is much support available for students and families to help them explore and make informed decisions about pathways and subject choices for Year 12.

Assessments continue for Year 10 students over the next few weeks. Tutors are engaging students in 1:1 conversations to understand the full picture of pressures and aspirations for each student and then seek to support.

Year 11 Message

Year 11 students have completed the majority of their exams and had a break this week. Next Monday we are back into GCSE exams. Access the full timetable here.

This week we have:

• Tuesday - Spanish
• Wednesday - Mathematics and History
• Thursday - Further Pure Maths
• Friday - Biology for triple and single award Science
  

Year 7 Message

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It has been an exceptionally busy week for the KGV Community, as we have made the most of the break in the external exams schedule, to hold several of our annual KGV events. Our Year 7s have been an integral part of these events from the Summer Concert to Inter-House Rounders,  through to today's ESF Transition Day. I am so proud of how our Year 7s are making the most of the opportunities available to them at KGV and how they are demonstrating their commitment and pride in their School and School House. It has been wonderful to see so many of our Year 7s either performing on stage or taking leadership roles in the school-wide events.

Thank you to you all for completing the Creative Arts Options, and supporting your child in deciding which of the 4 subjects (Media, Art, Music, or Drama) they will no longer study in Year 8. 

Please speak to your child this evening about today's tutor time experience and their first session with their new tutor for next year. 

Have a lovely weekend.

The Year 7 Team.

Year 13 Message

Congratulations to our Year 13 Graduates! We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with you on Wednesday evening and are very much looking forward to your Graduation meal this evening at Hotel ICON.

Wishing you a great weekend!

Year 8 Message

ESF-wide, today was Transition Day. Our Year 8 students attend their regular classes; however, during tutor time, they welcomed the Year 7 students who will join their tutor class. It was heartwarming to see the effort that the Year 8’s put in to make the Year 7’s feel welcome, and I know they will be looking forward to being together as a tutor class in August 2023.

Congratulations to our Year 8 Students who participated in the Summer Music Concert on Tuesday evening. We had Year 8 students perform small group performances, and many performed in the Year 7-8 Orchestra and the Year 7-8 Choir. 

Wishing you a great weekend!

Year 12 Message

Please find below the Year 12 term 3 assessment schedule for next week:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IkBm5yh0gtLttNR7sNonId5t7GXrpdkV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109859845404906024290&rtpof=true&sd=true

We request that our students please check with their subject teachers regarding specific details about the content of each assessment.

Monday 5th June is an additional study day. IB students do not need to come into school unless they have an assessment or are completing work for their group 6 subject. BTEC students will need to continue to attend lessons as normal. If BTEC students have an IB assessment then they will have study leave the day before the assessment.

Wishing you a great weekend!

Year 9 Message

ESF-wide, today was Transition Day. Our Year 9 students attended their regular classes; however, during tutor time, they joined their new tutor class for August 2023. It was heartwarming to see the effort that the Year 10’s put in to make the Year 9’s feel welcome, and I know they will be looking forward to being together as a tutor class in August 2023. 

Year 9 MYP Community Project Assessment and Exhibition & Year 9 Graduation Ceremony

12 June 2023, from 3.20 pm to 5.30 pm 

Important points to note: 

• Year 9 Students will stay in school at the end of the school day, 2.05 pm. From 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm, KGV Teachers will assess the Year 9 students' projects.

• From 3.20 pm, parents/caregivers arrive at KGV. 

• Maximum of two parents/caregivers from each family to attend the ceremony in the hall as we have limited space. 

• From 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm, Crozier and Nightingale will exhibit their Year 9 Community Project to parents/caregivers, and Rowell and Upsdell will have their MYP Graduation Ceremony in the Hall. 

• From 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm, Crozier and Nightingale students will have their MYP Graduation Ceremony in the Hall, and Rowell and Upsdell will exhibit their Year 9 Community Project to parents/caregivers.   

• We will get more details out in the coming days. 
  

Careers & H.E. Guidance

Our email address: careers.office@kgv.edu.hk.

KGV Careers Website is another platform where we share information and resources on higher education, scholarship, external events, enrichment programmes and many more.

HE Resources via Google Classroom for Y12 & Y13. All resources for higher education applications are available via Google Classroom, including internal deadlines. Students should look out for announcements & reminders. Y13s should ensure they are keeping their paces with applications.

Year 13

· Student official full names are used on school transcripts. We would like to ask parents to check that their children’s official full name in the school record matches that on their identity documents. This is especially so when students are known in school by their preferred names which may not be their official names. Unmatched names may cause difficulties with university offers.

· KGV Final Transcript Collection Day: 7 July, 08.00-15.00 at the Careers Office.

· Home address update by 12 Jun. All uncollected final transcript from the Collection Day will be posted to students’ home address on Lionel record. Parents, please check your Lionel record and email stephanie.shum@kgv.edu.hk with updated your home address if you have moved.

· Close communication with HE Counsellors. Apart from keeping to internal deadlines, students should work closely with their HE Counsellors and keep informed of their HE application status & offers. Any missed communication may result is a delay in providing necessary support for applications, which may result in missed offers.

· Official IB Diploma & BTEC Certificates: Look out for correspondence from our Exam Office.

Year 12

· Higher Education Presentation Series. We have covered: UK apps., Personal Statement, HK apps, Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry & Vet, USA apps, USA Personal Essay, and Canada apps. Upcoming topics: Non-mainstream, UCAS setup, and Summer Action Plan. Detailed presentation schedule is shared to all Y12 students via their H.E. Google Classrooms.

· Y12 – Parent presentation on Wednesday, 28 Jun (via Zoom). This session for our Y12 parents on how the Careers & H.E. Team supports our students and students’ action plan over the summer break. The meeting link will be emailed to all Y12 parents on the morning of 28 Jun.

KGV School References – All KGV students

The KGV Careers Office is coordinating all references (except extension/gifted & talented programmes) for students. KGV School has a closed reference policy. School references are treated with the strictest confidentiality and are sent only to the institution that makes a request. Students and their families do not get to see their school reference.

· Reference for Y13s’ higher education application: All current Y13 students have a school reference in place as one of the support school documents. There is no need for students to make a request. Students should work closely with their H.E. Counsellor for their applications.

· References for non-higher education purposes, including potential exit, summer school, scholarship, etc.: Parents should inform the Careers Office by email, providing purpose and contact for sending the reference. The normal lead time for teachers to work on school references is 4-6 working weeks.

Planning for the summer?

If you are looking at enrichment programmes over the summer break, Our Careers website has a long list of programmes listed. That would be a good starter for ideas.

University Events on the KGV Careers Calendar list known H.E. events. KGV is not responsible for the quality of any external events. All information is subject to change by event organisers.

Highlight of upcoming events:

H.K.
15 Jun: Lingnan University Exploration Day

U.K.
13 Jun: Northumbria University: International Webinars Series
23 Jun: U of Strathclyde Virtual Info Session
30 Jun-1 Jul: UCL Undergraduate Open Days (in-person)

U.S.A.
16 Jun: College Board BigFuture Live: All About College Loans for Students & Parents

KGV Careers & H.E. Team

Feedback Friday with the Principal

Friday 16 June 2023, 10.30 - 11.15 am

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 personalized, small group session on a Friday morning, to chat with the Principal, Mark Blackshaw on various topics or areas you would like to discuss.

Our upcoming sessions will be on: 

Friday 16 June 2023, 10.30-11.15am

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.

Parent talk -  “BeYOUtiful: blossoming conversations about body image”

Monday 12 June 2023
6.30-7.30pm online

Have you ever felt insecure or unhappy about your physical appearance? Have you ever wondered whether you’d be happier if you looked more like that model on the MTR advertisement? For most of us, the answer is yes. And yet, despite how common these concerns are, many of us hesitate to talk openly about them even with the people who are closest to us. 

Join the Body Banter team in discussing the benefits of starting open conversations about body image for everyone in the family, and learn concrete ways that family members can work together to foster more accepting relationships with their bodies through compassionate and curious conversation. 

 We will also hear from our student-led Body Banter discussion group at KGV for a youth perspective on the importance of sparking conversations about body image topics. 

 Let’s bring on the Banter!!

To register sign up here.  

Enquires contact Kiran.

Looking for a fun and educational summer camp experience for your child? Find the ideal summer camp program for your child's interests and needs at ESF Sports & Language! We understand that every child is unique, which is why we offer a wide range of summer camp options to suit all interests and schedules.

With a variety of options to choose from, including playgroups, sports, language, arts, STEM workshops, and online courses, there's something for every child at ESF Sports & Language. Our experienced educators provide a safe and supportive environment for kids of all ages to develop their skills and enjoy a summer of fun and learning. This year's highlight is the Eager Explorers Expedition, a four-week English programme (weekly basis enrolment available) that takes students on exciting quests to different areas of discovery.

Our Full Day Camps are a popular choice for students ages 5 to10 years, featuring multi-disciplinary class activities in the morning to strengthen language efficiency or develop STEM skills , followed by a multi-sports class in the afternoon.

For those looking to focus on sports, we offer our signature multi-sports and Up to 13 single sports camps, including swimming, football, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, lacrosse, tag rugby, krav maga, netball, hockey, fencing and outdoor adventure camps. These options are perfect for developing children's sporting skills through play, developmental games, and game-based sports.

So why wait? Sign your child up for an ESF Sports & Language summer camp today and give them a summer they'll never forget!

Online Coding courses available!

Full Day Camps (King George V School, Kowloon): HERE

Half Day Camps Course Listing (Kowloon): HERE

Hotline: 2711 1280

Email: info@esf.org.hk

For 5-9 June