Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer break. We are looking forward to welcoming your child back to KGV for what I am sure will be an exciting year ahead. 

I would like to take this opportunity to share a few key pieces of information ahead of the start of the academic year:

Start of Term Arrangements

We are committed to ensuring each student has a positive, productive and engaging start to term that helps them take their next steps to being their own remarkable. 

Much of this work is focused on continuing to develop a strong sense of belonging and building their foundations for success. The year level messages in this newsletter will have more information on our approaches, and please note the key dates for when students will be in school:

Wednesday 13th August - Years 7, 8 and 9

Thursday 14th August - Years 7 and Year 10, 11, 12 and 13.

Friday 15th August - All students in school.

Timetables - these will be available on LIONeL from Monday. If your child spots any particular issues, they should contact the relevant curriculum coordinator. As outlined last academic year, we are looking forward to launching our updated KGV timetable, and this document outlines some of the key changes. 

Healthy Learning Habits

I believe that quickly establishing effective habits and routines is one of the keys to success. As students settle into the new academic year, we will be encouraging them to make a positive start by:

• Arriving at school before 8.10 am, swiping in using their Octopus cards and being prompt to lessons.

• Ensuring they have the relevant learning materials needed for each lesson.

• Keeping their mobile phones switched off and in their bag from ‘gate-to-gate.’

• Wearing their uniform with the pride that comes from being a KGV student. The KGV website has full details of uniform expectations.

• Using their planners and calendars to organise their learning.

By taking care of these key points, each student will be creating a strong foundation for a successful year ahead.

Have a great weekend ahead and we look forward to the students returning next week.

Best regards,

Mark

Year 10 & 11 Message

Welcome back to our Year 11 families, and a very warm welcome to our Year 10 families as they join us for their child’s journey through the two years of GCSE study.

Year 10 students continue to have Mr Conor Mannion as their Head of Year. Year 11 students continue with Ms Leah Gallie as their Head of Year.

The Year 10/11 team is Ms Jessica Lo as our office administrator and main point of communication, Mr Tristan Kent as Curriculum Coordinator, Mr James Fisher as Senior Head of Year and myself, Mr Tim Carrell as Vice Principal.

Please help your child prepare for school next week. Help them to identify their goals for the year and to have a focussed mindset. Please help them get organised for success by having their equipment prepared, uniform ready, encouraging them to use a locker and considering a regular schedule for homework and revision.

Next week, Year 10 and 11 students will attend school from Thursday 14th August. Students should wear tidy uniform and swipe in by 8.10 am. School photos are scheduled for that day, and students will be in tutor groups where they will be helped to get organised and connect with others.

On Friday 15th August, students should wear their PE kit. We will have regular classes in periods 1,2, and 3 and then interhouse activities to bring students together in healthy competition.

We look forward to working with you this year to support your child and help them achieve their goals.

Year 12 & 13 Message

Dear Parents

I would like to take this opportunity to  introduce myself as the new Head of Year 12 and 13. It is an honour to take on this role, and I am looking forward to working closely with our Year 12 and Year 13 students.

As we prepare for the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all our students returning next week. This year promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and memorable experiences.

All Year 12 and 13 students are expected in school on Thursday 14th August by 8.10 am and should be in full school uniform. On Friday 15th August, students should wear their PE kit  as we will end the day with interhouse activities to bring students together in healthy competition.

Have a lovely weekend!

Warm regards,

Welcome Year 7!

Welcome to the 2025-26 Academic Year!

We are so excited to welcome our new Year 7 students and their families to KGV. Our goal is to prepare students with the tools they need to succeed and to make this a smooth and positive start to their journey with us.

Important Dates & Times:

• Start of Term: All Year 7 students begin on Wednesday 13 August.

• Daily Schedule: School runs from 8.10 am to 3.20 pm.

What to Bring & Wear:

• Dress Code: On Wednesday, all Year 7 students should wear their full school uniform. On Thursday, students in Rowell & Upsdell should wear full uniform. After taking their school photo, they may change into their PE Kit. Students in Crozier & Nightingale should wear their PE Kit. On Friday, all Year 7 students should wear PE Kit,

First Days at School:

• Wednesday & Thursday: Students will be in tutor groups for orientation. This is a time for team-building, exploring school values, and getting set up with everything they need, including lockers, timetables, and laptops. They will also take their school photos.

• Friday: Normal lessons from 1-4, followed by a whole-school inter-house activity in period 5.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Ms. Dionne Lashley-Greer (dionne.lashleygreer@kgv.edu.hk)

Welcome back, Year 8 & 9!

We can't wait to see our Year 8 and 9 students back on campus. We hope you've had a wonderful summer and are ready to reconnect with your friends and teachers for a productive new year.

Important Dates & Times:

• Start of Term: All Year 8 & 9 students attend school on Wednesday 13th August and Friday 15th August 

• Daily Schedule: School runs from 8.10 am to 3.20 pm.

What to Bring & Wear:

• Dress Code: tuYear 8 students should wear their full school uniform on Wednesday. On Friday, they should wear their PE Kit.

First Days at School:

• Wednesday: The focus will be on welcoming everyone back with team-building activities, quizzes, and assemblies. Students will receive their new timetables and be reminded of tutor group expectations.

• Thursday: no school for Year 8 & 9

• Friday: Normal lessons from 1-4, followed by a whole-school inter-house activity in period 5.

We're excited to have you all back and are looking forward to a great year!

Ms. Dionne Lashley-Greer (dionne.lashleygreer@kgv.edu.hk)

As highlighted before the summer, we are welcoming Kristy Elliott into KGV at the start of term to work with staff, students and parents on the importance of relationship building.

Click here for information on our guest presenter. We have a number of parents already signed up for the parent session. If you are available on Friday 15th August, 2.30 – 3.30 pm and would like to join this session, please email olivia.pang@kgv.edu.hk to reserve your place. Kristy is a highly regarded expert in this field, and we are looking forward to working with her over the coming 18 months.

Join us for a memorable evening at the KGV 130th Anniversary Gala hosted by our Parent Teacher Students Association (PTSA). This is where our community unites to celebrate our history as a school and support our students. This special event is an opportunity to invest in the school through scholarships and innovative projects designed to help our students thrive.

For anyone looking to see the media, events and information related to the 130th year of KGV, please give our celebrations website a glance at kgvcelebrations.com. 

We look forward to celebrating 130 years of a remarkable community with you! Sign up now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKeoKeE_FCvuD3bvWgUmJK9EPvlJbWvfLhNaKDgzFtsWjJbQ/viewform?usp=header 

For more information please contact kathy.ribeiro@kgv.edu.hk.

13-15 August 2025