Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

As we move towards the end of term we enjoy so many special occasions where KGV students can celebrate their successes.

The Y9 Community Project demonstrated the excellence of our skilful students as they took action to benefit others. The depth of their knowledge, insightful research and meaningful approaches to making a difference stood out. It was also wonderful to see so many proud parents celebrating their children graduating from the MYP as they achieved another milestone in their learning. We are confident they are ready to embrace the challenge of IGCSEs and I would like to share my appreciation for all of our Year 9 teachers who have supported them throughout this year.

The Sports Awards was also a great occasion to celebrate the success of our sportspeople and teams. The level of excellence demonstrated by our athletes, as well as the extraordinary range of sports they participate in, reflects the depth and strength of our sports programme. I would like to take the opportunity to thank each of our staff members who commit to coaching different teams, and I know this is very much appreciated by our community. 

We will be issuing end of year reports next week, and this will be another chance to celebrate successes as well as considering areas for growth. Conversations at home always help students to reflect and plan forward and I would suggest simple questions such as:

‘What did you do well and how did you achieve this success?’ 

What did you find challenging and what are your next steps to overcome these challenges?’

I hope you enjoy these conversations as you gain insights to your child’s progress.

Have a wonderful weekend ahead.

Best regards,

Mark

Year 11 Message

Congratulations to all our Year 11 students for completing their GCSE exams. We are proud of the way you focused and supported each other through this long process.

Please ensure that all textbooks are returned and that all lockers are empty and padlocks removed. We will clean all the lockers over the summer

Examination Results 2025

Results days are 19th August 2025 1.00 PM (Cambridge) and 21st August 2025 4.00 PM (Edexcel/AQA).

Cambridge and Edexcel results are accessible online through the candidate results website while AQA results will be emailed to students. The exams office emailed the login details for Cambridge and Edexcel to all students earlier this year.

Official Statements of Results certificates will be available for collection from school in November and students will be notified via their KGV email. Students who are not returning to KGV for Year 12 should set up email forwarding for their school gmail account before their Lionel access ends.

Students and their families who will not be in Hong Kong may make alternative arrangements to receive certificates by completing the Delegation of Results/Certificate Collection form.

A reminder email with this information,links to the form mentioned above and information about remarks and access to scripts will be sent to all parents and students just before results day.

We hope you will all have a well-deserved summer break and we look forward to seeing you after the summer.

Year 10 Message

This week has been our readathon with activities and events across the school to promote literacy. 

In our assembly this week we farewelled Nadini Agarwal, Jaden Chui and Mrs Green. We wish them all the best for the future.

We also congratulated:

• Alison Yip - ESF Chef 2025
• Chloe Chiu - Inline World Championships in Korea
• Mr Kent - Hyrox World Championships in Chicago

The last of the GCSE exams finished this week. It has been nice to see a few Year 11's around school as they return text books.

Next week is our last week of the school year and students should be emptying lockers so that the lockers can all be cleaned over the summer. Locks need to be removed and content emptied by next Friday, 27th June. Any locks left on lockers will be cut off so that the cleaning can take place.

Our last day, Friday, will be a half-day with buses departing from school at 12.15 pm.

Year 8 & 9 Message

This week we hosted the final stage of the Year 9 Community Project, which truly showcased the remarkable talents of our students as they actively worked to make a positive impact. Their extensive research and thoughtful strategies to create meaningful change were impressive. It was great to see so many families present at the Exhibition and MYP Graduation,  proudly celebrating their children’s achievements. Congratulations to Dean Beard and all the Year 9 teachers for their support throughout the year.

Additionally, the Sports Awards provided a fantastic opportunity to highlight the strength of the sports programme at KGV and honor the achievements of our athletes. 

The last week of school

We are all looking forward to spending the day at Ocean Park on Monday 23rd June. To help the day run smoothly Mr. Tranter has sent a letter to all Year 9 families so please look out for that. Please note, the weather is expected to be hot and sunny so a water bottle , hat and sunscreen are essential for the day. Finally students are expected to be in school at the usual time and should be wearing their PE shirt.

End of Year Reports

We will publish the end-of-year reports for students next week. These will contain grades, attendance data and personalised comments from the teachers of your child.

We're aiming to publish these on Wednesday. An app message when they are ready and include instructions on how to access them.

Lockers

Next week is our last week of the school year and students should be emptying lockers so that the lockers can all be cleaned over the summer. Locks need to be removed and content emptied by next Friday, 27th June. Any locks left on lockers will be cut off so that the cleaning can take place.

Our last day, Friday, will be a half-day with buses departing from school at 12.15 pm.

Have a lovely weekend

Year 12 & 13 Message

We want to congratulate and wish the very best of luck to the following Year 12 students:

• Kylton Kim - C21
• Lianna Wong - R21
• Adrian Wong - U23
• Angel Mao - C21

The above students have been shortlisted to the final round of this year's Hong Kong Science Fair competition. The final presentation and judging will happen next Friday 27th June and will span the weekend until Sunday 29th June in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Our students attended a special media event as they were one of the ten selected projects out of over 100 other shortlisted projects. Additionally, they were the only international school students present and were interviewed by both Cable News and SCMP reporters.

Memorial Space & Book for Mason

We now have a dedicated physical Memorial Space for Mason here at KGV. This is the first room inside our Year 12 & 13 office.

Members of our community can come to reflect and share their memories and stories of Mason. You can also sign the book of condolence for Mason in a quiet and peaceful environment.

The room and book will remain open until Monday 23rd June.

Wishing you a great weekend.

Year 7 Message

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

With one week to go, students are doing an excellent job of keeping standards high and engaging in lessons. Yesterday, we celebrated all things KGV Sport and student contributions to KGV Sport. Congratulations to Jacob Mak, who was awarded Year 7 Sports Person of the Year, with Sophie Chiu and Charlotte Chan, who were also nominated for this award. All three students had an outstanding record of sporting achievements both within and outside KGV. Well done to the Year 7 D Grade Netball Team, who received a special mention, and to the Year 7 Cross Country Team, who received Year 7 Team of the Year.

Next week, we will be asking students to clear out their lockers in preparation for the summer holidays, as we head towards a 12 pm finish next Friday. Dress casual is the dress code for next Friday.

We are also sending out Semester 2 reports next week, plus all the information you need for a positive start to the next academic year.

Have a good weekend.

The Year 7 Team

We will publish the end-of-year reports for students in Years 7,8,9,10, and 12 next week. These will contain grades, attendance data and personalised comments from the teachers of your child.

We're aiming to publish these on Wednesday. I will send an app message when they are ready and include instructions on how to access them.

Careers & Guidance

Year 13: Important! IB Result Release (email from Mr. Wightman to all Y13 students on 12 Jun)

US Student visa issues. The US State Department has given new guidelines to consulates regarding resuming F visa for international students. Some main points to note are:

• International students are to make appointments for F visas (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html)
• Interviews at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong are required
• It is possible that students will be required to go through “a review of the applicant’s entire online presence – not just social media activity – using any appropriate search engines or other online resources,” including “a check of any databases to which the consular section has access.” (CNN, 18 June 2025)

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: QS World University Rankings 2025

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. We have completed the series of presentations on various topics related to higher education to our Y12s. All presentations are available on the Google Classroom. Students should check the presentations and reach out for their H.E. Counsellors for any queries.

Y12 Summer Action Plan – Parent Presentation, 20 Jun, 1 pm. Thank you to all the parents who joined us today. A copy of the presentation has been shared to all Y12 parents. The Careers & H.E. Team is happy to help with queries on how Y12s should get prepared before returning to Y13.

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.
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
2 Jul: UCL Virtual Taster Session – Art & Technology BA
17 Jul: British Council Pre-Departure Briefing (English)
17 Aug: British Council Pre-Departure Briefing (Cantonese)

Japan
5 Jul: APU Japan Online Info & Sharing Session

New Zealand
26 Jun: Massey University Webinar: Building the Future: Digital Technologies in Construction

KGV Careers & H.E. Team

At KGV, we embrace that education extends beyond the classroom. We recognise the immense value of extracurricular (CAS) activities in shaping well-rounded individuals and fostering a vibrant school community. As such, we have an established and comprehensive CAS program that offers diverse opportunities for our students to explore their interests, cultivate their talents, and develop essential life skills. 

This year has seen the largest and most active CAS program on record.

Headlines:

• Number of students enrolled in a CAS Activity: 1600
• Number of CAS Activities on offer this year: 300+
• A growing Student-led CAS program making up 25% of the program
• The most engaged group of students - Year 7

To enable the success and sustainability of our CAS program, we rely on the dedication and commitment of the KGV staff. By actively participating in the CAS program, our staff act as positive role models, mentors, and facilitators of personal growth for our students. Their valuable contributions have played a pivotal role in enriching the lives of our students beyond their academic pursuits, so a huge thank you to all staff for making the CAS program what it is.

If there is something missing from our CAS program, please complete the suggestion form and we will do our best to try and add to the program: CAS Suggestion Form

Finally, look out for messages in the new school year on what is offered next year and how to sign up.

Have a great summer

Dean Beard

CAS, Service Learning and Activities Coordinator

Careers & Guidance

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 12 July 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!

KGV Careers & H.E. Team

School References & Grade Summary

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 6 pm 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

23 - 27 June 2025