Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

Belonging and Engagement were themes that rose to the forefront at KGV this week. Our annual swim gala was a true extravaganza with so many of our students competing, and enjoying each other's success. Congratulations to Crozier for winning this competition, and it was a pleasure to see so many proud parents come to see their children compete at this exciting event. The enduring house spirit is one of the many aspects that make KGV such a remarkable place, and we will continue to encourage all students to participate in the wide range of events that happen throughout the year.

Our Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme is another important feature of the educational experience we provide at KGV. Despite the weather-related interruptions on Monday, our CAS programme was up and running this week with students taking advantage of the many opportunities that are on offer. These activities provide students with the opportunity to develop their passions, try something new and build a whole range of skills that support their learning and enable them to flourish.

Opportunities such as the KGV House Events and the CAS programme could not happen without the dedication and commitment of the KGV staff, and I know their efforts are appreciated by the wider community.

Thank you for your ongoing support and have an enjoyable weekend ahead.

Best regards,

Mark Poulsum

Year 12 & 13 Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Despite the disruption to our normal school schedule this week, the CAS Project Legacy Handover Fair took place on Tuesday, where Year 13 students showcased the impactful projects they've undertaken throughout their time at KGV. This event was a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduating class.

Parents and students explored a variety of stands that highlighted diverse projects, including:

• Environmental Initiatives: Efforts aimed at protecting our planet and promoting sustainability.

• Community Service Programs: Engaging activities that have made a significant difference in our local community.

• Arts and Culture Celebrations: Projects that foster creativity and cultural appreciation.

• Health and Wellness Workshops: Initiatives focused on promoting well-being and healthy lifestyles.

Attendees had the opportunity to speak directly with project leaders, gaining valuable insights into their work and discovering ways to get involved. 

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dean Beard for his ongoing leadership of CAS and to everyone who participated in this event. Your support plays a crucial role in continuing the meaningful work started by our Year 13 students. Together, we can build upon their extraordinary accomplishments and leave a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community and for your commitment to fostering positive change.

Year 7, 8 & 9 Message

Adverse weather disruptions
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s continuity of learning as we continued this week to be impacted by adverse weather conditions. Please continue to give feedback on yours and your child’s experiences with this. Subject teacher contact information can be found in the ESF App, and you are always welcome to reach out to the tutor if you are unsure where to direct your feedback or query.

Swimming Gala
Thank you parents for supporting yesterday’s event in so many ways - facilitating your child’s attendance, helping swimmers and student leaders prepare, and even attending the event. It was wonderful to see so many of you there. Congratulations not only to Crozier House for winning the meet but to all of you for a successful community event.

Wellbeing Survey
Students will submit this during tutor time this week. This helps us to tailor our programmes for students wholistic success. If you would like more details on the survey tool and areas covered, please reach out to Rowan Varty who leads on Student Wellbeing initiatives at the school.

Assemblies
Please note assemblies this week:

Year 8 – Wednesday 17th September
Year 9 – Thursday 18th September

MYP Journals
A friendly reminder - 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.

Year 10 & 11 Message

Year 10 students during WIN time have all completed baseline testing, and we hope to share the results with you soon. They have also finished the first of six modules designed to help them understand how their brain works when interpreting the world and learning. This weekend, they should be writing short reflections in their Learning Blueprint workbook about why errors and mistakes are so vital to effective learning.

All students represented their houses and themselves well at the swimming gala yesterday. Congratulations to Crozier house for accumulating the most points. 

In our assembly this week the Principal outlined our school goals for the year, we introduced the Y10/11 team and new tutors, shared a perspective on where they are on their KGV journey and reminded them to set and hold standards that are important to them.

We discussed setting up habits that allow them to become the person they want to be, in order to get the success they desire.

We celebrated the extraordinary efforts of a number of our students. Congratulations to:

• Belva Cheung - Fencing

• Chloe Chiu - Inline Skating 

• Tsz Sing Wong - Cycling

• Ashelee Feng - Cycling

• Maya Chu -HKU Med High School Essay Competition

• Jake Wong - Climbing

• Nathan Yau - Flute performance

• Clarisse Poon - ISSET Mission Discovery Summer School

Dear Parents,

The Student Photo Ordering Forms will be handed out by the tutors during tutor time from today to next week; then you can order by the following methods:

1 - by filling out the Techni Photo Ordering Form and returning the form to the School Office Reception with a cheque. The deadline for this method is Tuesday 14 October 2025

2 - by ordering and paying online on the Techni Photo website (www.techni-photo.com) with your student code (which can be found on your ordering form)

Orders made by Tuesday 14 October 2025, with the above 2 methods, should receive the photos through the school in the week of 17 November 2025.

You need to contact Techni Photo directly to order after 14 October 2025 (phone 2803 5988 / email onlinecs@techni-photo.com).

Thank you for your attention.

HIGHLIGHTS

ESF University Fair @ King George V School
Tue, 23 Sep, 15.30-18.30
Around 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. Parents from Year 11 to Y13 can pre-register via this link. No email request will be accepted.

Law Insight Days (8-9 Oct) for Y12 & Y13 students
King George V School has collaborated with Lee Law Firm for a two-day law insight programme on 8 Oct and 9 Oct (during the half-term break), plus a potential of attending court during the insight days.

This is an invaluable opportunity for students who are considering a career in legal services. Space is limited.

Y13 & Y12 students interested in this opportunity need to submit a statement of no more than 200 words on why they should be considered. Personal statement should be emailed to: careers.office@kgv.edu.hk no later than 16.00 on 17 Sep.

Students who are selected for the Law Insight Days will be informed and parent consent will be required.

YEAR 13

Y13 1-1 H.E. meetings started since Mon, 18 Aug. Students are encouraged to book their appointments via Google Classrooms at the soonest.

UK Early applications. Internal deadline for UK Early applications for KGV students is 18 Sep. 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 ensure a quality application, prepare and submit all necessary documents. NOTE: Applications can still be amended after 18 Sep with their HE Counsellor.

US applications - Subject Recommendations internal deadline is 18 Sep.  Students need to nominate teachers for required subject recommendations.  Reply slip signed by nominated teachers must be returned to the HE Office.

UC Application Workshop on 9 Sep.  The workshop was a success.  Students learnt directly from UC Merced’s Senior Director of International Admissions on putting together a strong application to the University of California

Y13 HE Presentation for Parents, Wed, 17 Sep, 1 pm. 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: Class of 2026 – Timeline Summarised

YEAR 12
All Year 12 H.E. Google Classrooms are set up for students by their H.E. Counsellors. The Google Classroom 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 Higher Education Events Calendar

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

H.E. Visit @ KGV
17 Sep, lunch – San Diego State University

H.K.
13 Sep – HK Aspiring Medics & Scientists Conference
13 Sep – HKU Space University of London Programmes Info Day
16 Sep – Goldman Sachs Asia Pre-University Insight Event Webinar
4 Oct – CityU Undergraduate Info Day

U.K.
Various dates in Sep & Oct – Cambridge Applicant Webinars Series

EUROPE
Various dates in Oct – Sciences Po Undergraduate Admission Webinar Series

U.S.A.
Sep-Oct various dates – Discover Upstate New York Colleges & Universities
14 Sep – Northwestern, Dartmouth , Duke & Vanderbilt HK Info Session
15 Sep – Amherst College Public Info Session in HK
17 Sep – NYU off-campus reception in HK
23 Sep – UCLA Information Session in HK
25 Sep – Ivy Fair 2025
30 Sep – EducationUSA 101: Intro to U.S. Higher Education in HK
9 Oct – Introduction to Brown & Penn: HK

CANADA
10 & 11 Oct – Study in Canada Fair

KGV Higher Education & Careers Team

The KGV Higher Education Office coordinates all school references and grade summaries, including potential exit & summer programmes.

Due to student privacy protocols, we require parental permission before releasing student information to any external party. Requests will only be processed upon receipt of parental permission.

To request a school reference or grade summary, please complete this form, Please allow a minimum of four working weeks for teachers to prepare the references.

NOTE: This process does not apply to higher education applications, as those references are managed separately.

Students interested in external extension programmes outside of KGV should refer to the information on this website for guidance: https://sites.google.com/kgv.hk/kgv-extension-opportunities .

KGV Higher Education & Careers Team

15 - 19 September