Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Caregivers

It has certainly been an active and engaging start to this half-term. Our fantastic swimmers have been participating in the HKSSF competition, our talented musicians have been busy rehearsing for the ESF Concert, and we have continued to finalise our preparations for Challenge Week which is only two weeks away! Such activities are just some examples of what has made this such a vibrant week, and we are looking forward to continuing to build on this positivity.

It has also been a week of engaging opportunities for parents as we continue to develop our home-school partnerships.  Over 100 parents attended our Y12/13 curriculum workshop, and our social workers also started their positive parenting workshop series. We also had further opportunities for Y13 parents to engage with how they support their children with university pathways. Please look out for further opportunities to gain insight to your child’s learning experiences through our parent workshop series.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and have a wonderful weekend ahead.

Best regards,

Mark Poulsum

Principal

Year 12 & 13 Message

We held a Senior School assembly today where Mr Pritchard outlined the steps involved for our Year 12 students who wish to apply for Student Leadership positions here at KGV.

We also shared the schedule for our KGV Year 13 Challenge Week which consists of a blend of workshops, guest speakers, academic interventions and, of course, our now annual trip to Disneyland!

Wishing you a great weekend.

Year 7 Message

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This week, students have been in preparation mode for events in which they are soon to be involved. We saw students red-faced and tired after their cross-country practice sessions. Year 7 students have their Inter-House Cross Country event on Wednesday. We look forward to the year group giving their all in this event.

Challenge Week is also around the corner, and tutors have been talking to students about the importance of going into this week with the intention of making new friends, pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and of course, having loads of fun! We have a Challenge Week Meeting scheduled for Wednesday next week.

In next week's Year 7 assembly, students will hear information regarding our ROAR week. 14th -18th November is the week we are dedicating to celebrating our 130-year history and our KGV 100th Speech Night. Throughout the week there will be a series of dress-up days. Please speak to your child about their dress up ideas for Monday 14th November - International/ Traditional Dress Day and Friday 18th November - Pride Week (as colourful as possible!). We will be sharing more information with you shortly as to how parents can also be involved in this week.

Have a great weekend.

The Year 7 Team.

Year 10 & 11 Message

In our assembly this week we talked about Challenge Week and the attitude we want students to have for the week. One of taking on the challenge, Supporting each other, helping their teachers and being in the moment.

We also discussed the idea of "Awe" and noticing the world around them. We described 6 ways to experience awe:

• Linger
• Slow Down
• Appreciate your senses
• Unplug
• Awe Walks
• Awe Journalling

Next week we have our final Challenge Week meetings on Wednesday, where students will get the details they need to get to the right place for their activities and to make the most of them. Parents can find all the information on the Challenge Week website.

Option choices are approaching for Year 11 students and choices will be made a few weeks after Challenge Week. To support this, we ran a parent option session at school on Wednesday night. Parents can access the presentation used here: 

The week after next, students will receive option talks to help them understand the pathways and subjects available to them next year.

If you have any questions going into the option choice stage, please discuss them initially with your child, then reach out to their tutor if you are unsure of anything.

Year 8 Message

We hope your child enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating half-term break with your family. Our students need to recharge and reflect on their learning experiences. Returning to school this week, we were excited to dive into a busy schedule of future-focused learning activities.

Next Wednesday, we have our final Challenge Week meetings, where students will get the details they need to get to the right place for their activities and make the most of them. Parents can find all the information on the Challenge Week website. 

Challenge Week is integral to KGV and is designed to help students develop essential life skills and attitudes. School is about more than exams— and we want students to make the most of their experience!

The following key points about Challenge Week will be communicated to students over the next two weeks:

Goals

- Make New Friends

- Challenge Yourself  

- Show Leadership 

- Support Each Other  

Learning Beyond the Classroom

- Creativity: Engage in new activities and learn a new skill.  

- Character: Demonstrate empathy and compassion. Push yourself to persevere and step outside your comfort zone.  

- Communication: Collaborate effectively and forge new friendships.  

Additional Learning Objectives  

- Collaboration: Contribute to team efforts.  

- Critical Thinking: Tackle problems in new and challenging situations.  

- Citizenship: Gain insights into Hong Kong’s culture, environment, or other shared interests.  

Preparation  

- Stay Organised: Check the website for details on your activity and bookmark it for your parents.  

- Be Ready: School buses will operate throughout the week, with Monday’s schedule at 3:20 PM. The canteen will be open.  

- Communicate Absences: Parents must inform us of any absences.

Behaviour Expectations 

- You are an ambassador for our school.  

- All standard school expectations remain in effect.  

- It’s important to be helpful and considerate when away from school.  

- Safety is paramount. You will not be allowed to participate if your behaviour poses a risk.  

- Please support your teachers as they work hard to ensure a successful week.  

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We appreciate your partnership in fostering a positive and enriching environment for our students. Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!

Year 9 Message

We hope your child enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating half-term break with your family. Our students need to recharge and reflect on their learning experiences. Returning to school this week, we were excited to dive into a busy schedule of future-focused learning activities.

Next Wednesday, we have our final Challenge Week meetings, where students will get the details they need to get to the right place for their activities and make the most of them. Parents can find all the information on the Challenge Week website. 

Challenge Week is integral to KGV and is designed to help students develop essential life skills and attitudes. School is about more than exams— and we want students to make the most of their experience!

The following key points about Challenge Week will be communicated to students over the next two weeks:

Goals

- Make New Friends

- Challenge Yourself  

- Show Leadership 

- Support Each Other  

Learning Beyond the Classroom

- Creativity: Engage in new activities and learn a new skill.  

- Character: Demonstrate empathy and compassion. Push yourself to persevere and step outside your comfort zone.  

- Communication: Collaborate effectively and forge new friendships.  

Additional Learning Objectives  

- Collaboration: Contribute to team efforts.  

- Critical Thinking: Tackle problems in new and challenging situations.  

- Citizenship: Gain insights into Hong Kong’s culture, environment, or other shared interests.  

Preparation  

- Stay Organised: Check the website for details on your activity and bookmark it for your parents.  

- Be Ready: School buses will operate throughout the week, with Monday’s schedule at 3:20 PM. The canteen will be open.  

- Communicate Absences: Parents must inform us of any absences.

Behaviour Expectations 

- You are an ambassador for our school.  

- All standard school expectations remain in effect.  

- It’s important to be helpful and considerate when away from school.  

- Safety is paramount. You will not be allowed to participate if your behaviour poses a risk.  

- Please support your teachers as they work hard to ensure a successful week.  

Choosing Option Subjects for Year 10 - Students will receive more information about selecting option subjects during the assembly next Thursday. Additionally, parents are invited to a workshop from 5 PM to 6 PM on the same day. For details about the subjects available for Year 10, please visit Lionel: Year 10 Subjects Information. https://lionel2.kgv.edu.hk/course/view.php?id=3942 

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We appreciate your partnership in fostering a positive and enriching environment for our students. Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!

Students on Campus after School

Please be reminded that students should not be involved in unsupervised activities after school. Our CAS programme runs from 3.30 to 4.45 each day. Once these activities are finished, students should leave campus. We will remind students of these arrangements.

Personal Possessions

Students should remember to use their lockers to store personal belongings and should avoid leaving them unattended. During PE lessons and after school sports activities, they should also leave valuables in the teacher’s possessions box or in their locker.

Interim reports are available for all students. Access them through the app by going to Lionel > CCF (ribbon icon) > Progress Checks.

These are an early indication of how your child is settling into class. They assess their attitude and willingness to engage in their learning and the habits and skills that support learning in the classroom.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the teacher concerned and copy in your child's tutor.

KGV is approaching 2 milestones. We are about to turn 130 Years Old! This year we will also be celebrating our 100th Speech Night! Two remarkable achievements.

To acknowledge these milestones and to celebrate our legacy we have a programme of events scheduled for our ROAR Week, 18th-22nd November. We would love it if our parents could join us for some of these events.

This form is for parents to show their interest in attending one or more of our celebratory events which all take place on Wednesday 20th November. If you are interested in any of these events, please complete the form by 5 pm on Tuesday 29th October.

Come Join Our Celebration!

NEW ARRIVAL!! 

You can get your own Leo buddy, for $47, at the KGV Shop starting on Monday 21st October 2024!

Support KGV Sailing this Weekend

Please come and support the KGV Sailing team this weekend as they sail throughout the night for 24hrs in total at Hebe Haven Yacht Club (Pak Sha Wan near Sai Kung).

Please also support the event with a donation to our KGV sailing fundraising link - any amount is gratefully received  https://www.hebehaven24hour.com/teams/

12pm Saturday - 3pm Sunday (Family fun - DrumJam, ArtJam, Live Music, Great food & Gift stalls, Games & more!). There are competitions (photo/video) as well as many fun activities throughout the weekend and it is a lovely community event. 

Hebe Haven Sailing courses and Event info LINK HERE 

Hope to see you there - find us on the pontoon.

Careers & H.E. Guidance

Year 13
Y13 Parent Info Session, 17 Oct, 6pm. Thank you to those parents who joined us last night. Slides of the presentation will be shared soon. Please feel free to reach out to the Careers & H.E. Team if you would like to find more information about the support we provide our Year 13s.

Y13 1-1 HE Session. All students should have received their appointment dates & times. For any query or change, students to reach out to their respective H.E. Counsellor at the soonest.

Google Classroom & Student Bulletin posts. It is very important that students check their H.E. Counsellor’s Google Classrooms and Student Bulletin posts for careers & H.E.-related information.

Year 12
We understand that start of IB/BTEC/IBCP is challenging, especially in Term 1. If students need any help from the Careers & H.E. Team, they can find us in the Year 12-13 Office. We will be presenting to the Yr 12’s later on in the term providing guidance and resources to assist their higher education journey. In the meantime, our H.E. Counsellors have set up Google Classrooms for Y12s where H.E.-related information is shared.

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

HE Visit @ KGV
We had representatives from UCL and NYU here this week to talk to our students about applying to these institutions.  We have more visits on the way.

28 Oct: HKU Admission Talk for Y13 students (after school @ LRC1)

30 Oct: KCL Sports Science & Physiotherapy (after school @ Pride Gym)

H.K.
19 Oct: CUHK Info Day
26 Oct: HKU Info Day
26 Oct: EdUHK Info Day
2 Nov: HKUST Info Day
2 Nov: Lingnan University Discovery Day

U.K.
31 Oct: University of Bath Virtual Open Day
7 Nov: Norwich University of the Arts Taster Workshop

U.S.A.
Oct-Dec, various dates: UC Santa Barbara Virtual Events for Further Freshmen Applicants
25 & 26 Oct: UCLA International Admission Info Session

Canada
19-20 Oct: EduCanada Fair in Hong Kong
24 Oct & 9 Nov: University of Toronto HK Scholarships Info Session
30 Oct: College Board International UniTalks

Australia
27: University of Sydney HK Open Day

Singapore
16 Nov: NUS Undergraduate Admissions 7 Faculties Sharing

KGV Careers & H.E. Team

The KGV Sport Tsunami shop will reopen today until Monday October 28th. This will allow students the opportunity to purchase any sports kit they may require for their teams.

Students who are competing for KGV in a chosen sport should purchase their own top (and shorts/socks if needed) for that sport. You will be able to personify your tops with your name. Sports that require numbers will have available numbers randomly allocated to ensure we do not have any double ups as per HKSSF rules.

Delivery will be in the first week of December.

The following sports kit will be available to purchase.

• Football/Hockey (Tops - both home and away, shorts, socks)
• Rugby (Tops, shorts, socks)
• Basketball (Tops/Shorts)
• Netball
• Volleyball
• Ultimate frisbee//badminton/fencing (tops only) - These can also be purchased for a general training top
• Golf/equestrian/tennis/cricket (Tops only)
• Performance shorts

The shop will also sell additional items such as caps, visors, bucket hats, sports jackets, swim jackets and training tops. We currently also have a stock of basketball shorts, football/hockey/rugby socks and the range of hats available for purchase at the school KGV shop.

There will be a sizing chart on the shop. Please check this carefully for correct sizing. If you are unsure, we can provide tops to try for sizing. Please come to the CAS office to organise this.

A friendly reminder that we also have a range of second-hand sports kits from last year available to purchase at a discounted rate. Please note these will not be able to have names printed on. Please also reach out if your financial situation may not allow the purchase of the kit as we will do our best to support the student in order for them to participate in KGV sport.

You can find the link to the store here: https://kgv.tsunami-sport.com/

The store will also open at other times during the school year so if you play a term 3 sport, you do not need to purchase now if you don't wish.

ESF Explore

Spanish Odyssey (Year 9-11)

Spanish Odyssey invites students on an immersive journey through the vibrant language and culture of Spain, emphasising food and music. Through hands-on activities like cooking traditional dishes and exploring regional music, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the language and enhance their confidence, preparing them for future studies and travels! Enrol HERE now!

Looking for more options? Discover more after-school activities HERE!

Canteen Menu

21 - 25 October 2024