Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

It was wonderful to see so many parents exploring KGV during our Open Day on Monday as they saw our learning spaces and connected with the teachers. This early opportunity to gain insights to the year ahead and foster the home-school partnership was enjoyed by over 700 families, and is the starting point of our approach to parent engagement.

We are also looking to involve parent voices in building our approaches to engaging our wider community and develop an ever stronger sense of belonging to KGV. This work has started with a PTSA focus group and we will be sharing outcomes of these discussions later this term. There will also be a series of workshops for parents, covering a range of themes including whole school initiatives, curriculum focus areas, and wellbeing. The first of these workshops will be on Thursday 4th September and is focused on KGV’s Improvement Priorities. This link has further details if you would like to join for this event, and Michelle Tsang will share more information soon.

I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our (I)GCSE students who have achieved extraordinary results. From the 2459 grades this year, 95% of these grades were passing grades of 9 - 4 or A* - C. We also had an incredible 62% of our students achieving the top grades of 9-7 for EdExcel and AQA exams, with 57% of students sitting Cambridge exams achieving the top grades of A* and A. These outcomes are a testimony to the dedication and talent of our students, and the commitment and professionalism of our teachers. They also provide a strong foundation and motivation for our students to build on this success as they start their Y12 and 13 courses. Well done to everyone involved.

Have an enjoyable weekend ahead.

Best regards,

Mark Poulsum

Year 10 & 11 Message

Thank you to the families that joined us for Open Day on Monday. It was great to see faces and talk with you.

CAS signup closes on Sunday, and we are encouraging students in Year 10 and 11 to get involved and be active to balance their academic requirements. In Year 10, students have set goals for Creativity, Activity and Service for this term and there will be opportunities to achieve some of these through our CAS provision.

Year 10 students can request to change their option subjects. Forms for this are available in the Year 10/11 office. Any change requests need permission from parents.

Year 12 & 13 Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A big thank you to the families who were able to make it to Open Day on Monday. It was a pleasure to meet and interact with so many of you.

This week's Senior School assembly shone a spotlight on the robust support network available within our school community, encompassing councelors, social workers, Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA), Heads of Year (HOYs), Form tutors, and Response to Intervention (RTI) tutors. Students were motivated to prioritise their well-being by focusing on essential elements such as quality sleep, steps or physical activity, and meaningful face-to-face social interactions. THe three Ss! The assembly underscored the significance of reaching out for support when necessary and reiterated the avenues through which students can access assistance within the school, including tutors, HOYs, and the We Talk Hub.

Finally, a friendly reminder for Year 12 students: requests for changing option subjects can be initiated starting today. For comprehensive information, please refer to the student bulletin.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Years 7, 8 & 9 Message

It was great to see so many families on campus for Open Day on Monday! Thank you for your partnership and support as we ensure our students are off to a great start. Some notes and key reminders below:

• Timetable: There have been a few timetable and rooming changes. Tutors have distributed updated printed timetables - please support your child in reviewing this so they are fully prepared for the week ahead.

• MYP Journals: please review your child’s journal weekly to see an overview of key dates and their reflections. Your review helps to show them that this is a valuable tool, and keeps you informed on the meaning they are making from their learning experiences.

• PE Kit: In the event your child forgets their PE kit for a PE lesson day, they should go to their PE teacher to discuss, and do not need to come to the office to report this.

• Swimming Gala is approaching, on Thursday September 11th. Please stay tuned for further details.

• Upcoming Assemblies:

  • Monday 1st September: Rowell House

  • Wednesday 3rd September: Year 8

  • Thursday 4th September: Year 9, Limitless Programme

Thank you,
Ms. Lashley-Greer

CAS Activities - Term 1

It’s great to see the amount of interest in the CAS program. There have been approximately 3000 active sign-ups in the last two weeks. Sign-up closes Sunday 31st August, and allocation takes place following this, so please see some notes about what happens next:

• For any activities that are oversubscribed, the system will randomly allocate students.
• You will receive an email/App message informing you if you have been successfully placed in an activity. 
• If you are not allocated, you will remain on the waitlist and be notified when a space becomes available
• Activities will begin the week of 8th September. 
• There are a number of activities that still have space, and you are welcome to browse Lionel and continue to sign up towards the end of next week. 
• For activities that require an additional fee, you will be notified of what that fee is and how to pay the provider. 

Remember to check the new KGV CAS Activities website, especially designed and dedicated to all things relating to the activities program (KGV CAS Website).

Useful links to help with the process:

• KGV CAS Website             
• How to sign up – Student instructions
• How to sign up – Walkthrough video
• Parent Instructions (Pre-approving)
• ESF App walkthrough
• Parental approval - App message

For more information about signing up, withdrawal, allocation and parental approval, click here

If students have questions, then please encourage them to come into the CAS office or contact: cas.activities@kgv.edu.hk

H.E. & Careers Guidance

HIGHLIGHTS

ESF University Fair @ King George V School
Tuesday 23 September, 15.30-18.30
Over 160 institutions from around the world have already registered to join us at the event. All our Y13 & Y12 students and parents are invited to attend. Stay tuned for more details on institution list and pre-registration procedures for parents.

Alumni Talk – Medicine & Neurosurgery
By Dr. Peter Woo, Clinical Associate Professor / KGV Alumnus
Monday 1 September, after school

This session is specially organised for KGV students aspiring to pursue careers in Medicine. Dr. Woo is dedicated to mentoring future medical professionals and assisting students with the medical school applications. It is a valuable opportunity for students to gain insights into the medical field. Sign-up invitations were shared with Y11 to Y13 students.

UC Application Workshop for Y13 students only (signup required)
9 September, 10.30-11.15
Conducted by a UC Merced representative, this workshop is essential for students applying to University of California campuses. Sign-up is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the expert.

YEAR 13
The first term is particularly busy for Year 13 students as they work on their higher education applications, on top of the many challenges with academic work. Our H.E. Team is here to support and guide students through this application process.

Y13 1-1 H.E. meetings started since Monday 18 August. Students are encouraged to book their appointments via Google Classrooms by 31 August.

UK Early applications. Internal deadline for UK Early applications for KGV students is 18 September. Students applying to courses such as Conservatoire, Oxford OR Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Medicine – must have their applications completed on UCAS and paid for. This will ensure that the H.E. Counsellors have sufficient time to prepare and submit all necessary documents to meet the actual UCAS deadline.

Y13 HE Presentation for Parents, Wednesday 17 September, 13.00
A link to join the session will be sent to all Y13 parents closer to the date – no pre-registration required.

Link of the week: Internal Deadline for Y13 (Class of 2026)

YEAR 12
Welcome to Senior School!

Term 1 is dedicated for Y12s to settle into the new curricula and challenges. Our H.E. Team will begin more proactive engagement in Term 2 when students are more settled.

All Year 12 students will have access to dedicated Google Classrooms set up by their H.E. Counsellors, which will serve as the primary platform for sharing H.E.-related information.

In the meantime, students are encouraged to reach out with any questions related to higher education.

H.E. EVENTS shared via KGV Careers Calendar

KGV is not responsible for the quality of external events. All information is subject to change by event organisers.

H.E. Visit @ KGV
9 Sep, lunch – Carleton University & Texas Christian University
17 Sep, lunch – San Diego State University

H.K.
13 Sep – HK Aspiring Medics & Scientists Conference

U.K.
10 Sep – Bristol Veterinary School Applicant Briefing 2026
11 Sep – Prince Philip Scholarship @ Cambridge University – Info Seminar

Europe
2-3 Sep – University College Utrecht Online Open Day

U.S.A.
Aug-Oct various dates – Discover Upstate New York Colleges & Universities
11 Sep – VirtU-8 Online Info Session
17 Sep – NYU off-campus reception in HK

Japan
30 Aug – Ritsumeikan University – Undergraduate Online Session

KGV Higher Education & Careers Team

ESF Explore - Term 1 Extracurricular Programmes

Whether your child is passionate about sports, eager to master a new language, looking to take their English skills to the next level, or curious about STEM, our expert educators provide a supportive and stimulating environment. All classes are delivered in English, helping students boost their language skills while exploring new interests and building confidence for a global future. Join us this term and watch your child grow physically, mentally, and creatively!

Explore our Term Time Catalogue HERE

Check out the programmes offered at KGV and KJS HERE

Exclusive 10% discounts for ESF students, Promo code: ESFAPP10

*Classroom Success Bundle discount : Additional 5% off when enrolling in two or more non-sports programmes in one transaction
*Please note: This offer applies only when the programmes are purchased together in one transaction for the same student. (Discount applied automatically at checkout)

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