Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

Over the last two weeks, one of our key focus areas has been transition. The Class of 2025 enjoyed the memories and celebrations that come with the Graduation Ceremony, whilst our future Year 7 cohort started their KGV journey as they joined us for transition day. As our Year 11 students move towards their final few exams they will be anticipating what lies ahead in their Senior School years, whilst Year 9 students will be looking forward to exhibiting their Community Projects as they reach the end of their MYP experience.

Across each of these milestones in their learning journeys, common features emerge. These include how each student aspires to be the best they can be, and how much they value the guidance from our teachers and the support of their families. In these moments it is not only the remarkable successes that stand out, but also the way our students achieve these outcomes. The courage to take risks in their learning, the honesty to reflect on mistakes, and the empathy to support each other in good times and challenging times.

It is these characteristics that make KGV students truly rise above as they strive to’ Be Their Own Remarkable' in their next stage of learning. We are committed to continuing to build on these experiences, and value the support that comes from our community.

Have an enjoyable weekend ahead.

Best regards,

Mark Poulsum

Year 12 & 13 Message

We have had another very important and momentous week in the Senior School. On behalf of the KGV Year 12 & 13 team, we would like to congratulate our Year 13 students on their exemplary behaviour shown throughout their final days. It has been an absolute pleasure to have been part of their celebrations, and we wish everyone continued success in the coming weeks.

Our Year 12 students are now the most senior students at KGV and as role-models to our younger students we ask for your continued cooperation and leadership in modelling our values around attendance, punctuality, uniform and our phone-free campus.

Wishing you a great weekend.

Year 10 Message

Year 10 students continue to have a number of assessments over the next few weeks.

Please remind them that these assessments are to motivate them to revise their learning, to practise and to get feedback to help them understand where they are meeting requirements and where they need to focus. 

We want students to take the assessments seriously, but not to be anxious or feel undue stress.

Year 11 Message

GCSE exams continue next week with the following:

• Biology Triple and Single Science Mon 9th
• Spanish & Further Pure Maths Tue 10th
• Chemistry Triple and Single Science Fri 13th

Good luck to all of our students as the exam season continues. Exam information is below.

• Full detailed exam timetable
• Exams overview

All exam instructions and reference materials are available here.

Please see previous newsletters for information about collecting results.

The Year 7 Message

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This week, we need to bring to your attention some issues we have been working through with Year 7 students and their use of school devices.

Unfortunately, recently we have observed instances of students sharing and downloading unauthorised software, games, and copyrighted files on their school devices, at times using the school's Google domain for distribution.

We wish to re-emphasise to students that such activities contravene both our school's policies and intellectual/copyright laws. Engaging in the unauthorised distribution or acquisition of copyrighted material is illegal. Even distributing "free" software can be against the terms and conditions of sites.

We kindly request your cooperation in reinforcing the following messages that we will be delivering to students:

• Identifying Unauthorised Material: We recognise that many of the younger students are unable to recognise what is or isn't allowed to be shared. Please discuss with your child how to recognise legitimate software and copyrighted content from unauthorised versions. Explain that commercially produced games, software, music, and films are protected by copyright, and obtaining these through unofficial channels (e.g., "cracked" versions, torrent sites, or unverified download platforms) is unlawful.

• Understanding Legal Aspects: Help re-emphasise the serious nature of copyright infringement. It is vital that students understand that these actions are not only against school guidelines but are also illegal, regardless of whether there is an intent to profit from the material.

• Malware / Cybersecurity: Many files that are shared of illegally obtained software come from sites that are not safe and contain inappropriate material. Sometimes these files contain Trojan horse viruses that can compromise a device.

• Our aim is to cultivate a responsible and ethically sound digital environment for all students. Your support in educating students about digital citizenship and respecting intellectual property rights is greatly appreciated.

If you could speak to your child this weekend about their use of the school laptop, we would appreciate it. Let us know if you have questions or clarifications on any of the information above. We will contact parents directly as we will be continuing our conversations with specific students.

As always, we will use our home-school partnership to ensure your child, our student, is getting the best possible all-around care and support.

Have a great weekend.

The Year 7 Team

Year 8 & 9 Message

As we enter the final three weeks of the school year it is natural for students to feel fatigued, which can sometimes lead to short tempers and thoughtless behaviour towards one another. We encourage all students to be mindful of their interactions, to practice patience, and to look out for each other. By fostering a supportive and caring environment, we can work together to end the year on a positive note. Your support in reinforcing these values at home is greatly appreciated as we strive to create a harmonious school community. Thank you for your partnership!

Year 9

Today, during periods 1 to 4, we held Reflection Day, where students focused on understanding the assessment criteria, identifying evidence of their work, and structuring their presentations effectively all while learning about ensuring academic honesty. Next week students will continue their preparation and practice, reflecting on the actions they have taken and finalising their presentation plans. They will also have the opportunity to check in with their supervisors for guidance. We are excited to see their hard work culminate in their graduation presentations next week!

The Year 9 Community Project Assessment and Exhibition & MYP Graduation Ceremony will take place on Monday 16th June. 

We would like to invite all parents/Guardians from 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm for the Community project exhibition and MYP Graduation ceremony. If you are able to attend please register on the link below. Registration will close at 9am on Wednesday 11th June. Unregistered guests will not be permitted entry. 

Registration for Community Project Exhibition and Graduation 

All Year 9 parents will receive an email with the full schedule for the afternoon, so please keep an eye out for this.  

Have a lovely weekend !

Dear Parents, Friends & Partners,

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Careers Fair is taking place on Monday, 27 Oct 2025, starting at student lunch break.

Our Careers Fair offers a wonderful opportunity for professionals to connect with our students, share insights from your careers, and inspire them to explore their future pathways. The Fair will be a relaxed and informal gathering held in our School Hall, where each guest organisation will have a dedicated table and display board to showcase your materials and information.

Your involvement will be especially meaningful for our Year 9 and Year 11 students who will be considering their GCSE and post-GCSE options to shape their future careers.

As of now, our students have expressed interest in a range of industries, including but not limited to:
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Arts, Creativity, incl. Food Art
- Aviation
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Computer Science & Technology
- Education and Training
- Engineering
- Environment-related
- Governments & Public Service
- Health & Medical Care
- Law & Legal Services
- Performing Arts
- Psychology/Social Science
- Sports 

In addition to booths, we are offering 20-min speaker sessions where our guests can share more in-depth insights and experiences related to your careers or industry. These sessions can complement the booths or be standalone presentations.

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form by 20 June 2025, indicating your preferences. Your participation will greatly enhance the depth and value of our Careers Fair.

Thank you in advance for your support and consideration!

Best regards,

KGV Careers & Higher Education Team

Careers & Guidance

Year 13

US Student visa issues. We understand that the US government’s policy on student visas has created a lot of uncertainties. Our H.E. Counsellors have already reached out to students & parents who might be affected. We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the best support for our students.

IBO Result Service - Deadline: 23 May 2025. Please email our Exam Office (exam@kgv.edu.hk) for IB-related queries.

Applications & Decisions. Students should continue to keep their H.E. Counsellors informed about their applications and regularly check Google Classroom for updates and resources related to higher education.

Y13 Exit Procedures Presentation. The presentation took place on 29 Apr. Please refer to the pdf copy of the presentation (emailed to all Y13 parents on 30 Apr), for important details regarding post-results support.

Year 12

Link of the week: Study Australia

Google Classrooms for Y12s, set up to share H.E.-related information.

The Y12 1-1 H.E. meetings. Students who didn’t attend their scheduled meeting should reach out directly to their HE Counsellor to arrange a meeting at the soonest.

Y12 H.E. Presentation Series. The HE Team started presenting to Y12 students on various topics related to higher education. Topics covered so far: Personal Statement – Part A&B, H.E. Refresher+Unifrog , Advanced Unifrog, UK Applications & HK Applications, Oxbridge, and Medicine, Dentistry & Vet, USA Applications, USA Personal Essay, Canada Applications, and Non-mainstream Applications. Coming up: UCAS Setup and Summer Action Plan. Students can find the full schedule on Google Classroom.

Y12 Summer Action Plan – Parent Presentation, 20 Jun, 1 pm. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to all Y12 parents by the morning of 20 Jun.

H.E. Events

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.

U.K.
Various dates in Jun: King’s College Virtual Campus Tours
6 Jun: The Medic Portal Webinar – Decision Making Tips & Strategies
11 Jun: Study at Leeds: Discover the UK as a study destination
14 Jun: UAL – Art & Design Portfolio Workshop @ Hong Kong
20 Jun: Cambridge: International Undergraduate Q&A Webinar (2026 entry)
20 Jun: The Medic Portal Webinar – Quantitative Reasoning & Situational Judgement
20 Jun: University of Cambridge International Undergraduate Q&A Webinar (2026 entry)1-8 Jul: University of Cambridge Applicant Webinar Series

KGV Careers & H.E. Team

The KGV Careers Office coordinates all our student references and grade summaries, including potential exit & summer programmes.

School references for higher education application process for Year 12 and Year 13 are handled in a different process. There is no need to make a separate request. Instead, students should be working closely with their H.E. Counsellors so that we can support their applications appropriately.

To protect our students’ privacy, parental permission is required before KGV can release any student information to external parties. KGV will only fulfil requests once we have received this permission.

Parents need to submit a request for school reference or grade summary via this Google form.

References for Non-higher education purposes
Our normal lead time for teachers to work on references is four working weeks.

Requests for school references received by 6pm on 23 May should be fulfilled before the end of the school year.

Requests received after this deadline will be processed, but we cannot guarantee completion before the summer break. Such requests are expected to be fulfilled upon the school's resumption in August.

Grade Summary
Parents should use their parent Lionel login to access semester summaries on their child's CCF page. Requests for grade summary will be processed in July, after the release of the 2024-25 Semester 2 summaries.

External Extension Programmes
If students are pursuing external extension programmes outside of KGV, they should read and follow the information on this website.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

KGV Careers & H.E. Team

ESF Art Exhibition 2025: A Celebration of Generations

Join us in celebrating the talent and imagination of our amazing students at the upcoming ESF Art Exhibition 2025. This year’s exhibition explores the theme Generations, inviting students from across our 22 schools - from K1 to Year 13 - to reflect on the people who shape our lives. Through painting, sculpture, mixed media and more, our children will create work that celebrates connection, continuity and the creativity that links one generation to the next. The venue address is Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. The exhibition runs from 19 - 22 June (10 am until 7 pm daily) and 10 am - 4 pm on 22 June. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. For more information, call 2574 2351.

9 - 13 June 2025

ESF Explore - Summer Academy 2025 (12+)

Empower Your Future: Unleash Your Potential!
Designed for secondary students, Summer Academy builds skills in Creative Expression via media, language, and public speaking, and enhances Critical Thinking through debates, business real life experiences and coding. Connect with peers, fuel your passions, and prepare for your dream career. *New* Overnight camp available, learn more HERE.

View the Summer Academy Catalogue HERE

Exclusive for ESF students: Use promo code ESFAPP10 for 10% off!