Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

It has been good to see our students smiling as they returned to KGV today after what has been a difficult few days across Hong Kong. We often talk about the need to be resilient and agile, and this is certainly evident in our student and staff communities. Our students continue to show the determination to succeed, and adapt to changing circumstances with the positivity that are the hallmarks of a KGVer. The ability of our staff to quickly change approaches with the intention to ensure students continue to make progress aligned with planned outcomes is also a source of pride.

I would like to share a particular thanks to KGV’s facilities team who worked tirelessly in difficult conditions to ensure we were ready to return to school on Friday. 

I am also thankful for the ongoing support of our parent community. I recognise the frequent weather-interruptions this half-term can be a source of frustration and anxiety, but please be assured our teachers will ensure students can still complete work in a timely fashion and continue to provide additional support if needed.

Please be reminded that Wednesday 1st October is National Day Public Holiday and Friday 3rd October is the last day of this half-term. We will finish at our usual time of 3.20 pm next Friday.

I hope you enjoy a peaceful and restful weekend.

Best regards,

Mark

Year 10 & 11 Message

It was nice to be back in school today and good to see students wearing uniform proudly and getting to class on time. I can't believe the difference in the site from Wednesday evening to Friday morning. Our ground staff worked so hard yesterday to replace broken lockers, clear debris, patch windows and mop up flooding.

Next Monday we have the Australian Maths competition after school, good luck to those entering. We have the Year 11 NEA food assessment on Thursday and Friday for some students too.

Next Wednesday is a public holiday and then half-term break runs from Monday 6th to Friday 10th October.

Years 7, 8 & 9 Message

Thank you

A huge thank you to our parent community for your partnership and support as we navigated the uncertainties of the adverse weather this week. Your understanding has been invaluable as our staff balanced continuity of learning, safety of their own homes and loved ones, and the rapid clean up efforts to resume face-to-face learning today.

Key Dates

Wednesday 1st October - Public Holiday - no school
Thursday 2nd October - Year 8 and 9 assembly
Friday 3rd October - Final day before half-term break
Monday 13th October - Staff CPD Day - no school for students
Tuesday 14th October - School resumes for students

Half-term reflections
The half-term is a great time to check in with your student on how their learning has started this week, and a few tools can help you with these conversations:

• MYP Journals - check for your child’s use of this journal for recording key dates and highlights of their learning

• ATL Skills Check - in Empower, students in Years 7 and 9 have completed ATL Skills Check using the BrainTools platform. They can share their individual tool kits you, with insights on the skills they are strong in, as well as areas for growth. 

• For any questions on the journals or Empower, please reach out to MYP Coordinator, Rowan Turner (turner1@kgv.hk)
  

Year 12 & 13 Message

Dear Parents,

As part of KGV's ongoing commitment to child protection and safeguarding education, we want to remind you about the important topic of AI and deepfakes. A deepfake is a manipulated video or image that replaces one person's likeness with another, making it challenging to determine its authenticity.

Originally designed for entertainment, this technology has become widely accessible, leading to potential misuse, such as fake advertisements and inappropriate images involving individuals of all ages.

It's crucial to note that in Hong Kong, creating or sharing indecent or inappropriate images—whether of real people or computer-generated—is a criminal offense, punishable by law. 

If your child encounters a deepfake or is affected by such material, we encourage them to seek support from trusted adults at school, such as their tutor or Head of Year. They can also report the incident to the authorities, as the harm caused can be significant. For further assistance in removing such content online, resources like Ta-DA are available at https://rainlily.org.hk/ibsv/tada.

BTEC Creative Media

Congratulations to Mr. Huda and the following students for their outstanding achievement.

Candice CASTILLO [13R24]

Reia KWAN [13C21]

Dylan MOORE [13R25]

The films have been shortlisted for the Film Stylo 2025 competition. This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud that nine out of the ten shortlisted films came from our very own BTEC Creative Media students. This recognition is a testament to the student's creativity, dedication, and technical skill. 

We are so excited to see your film, along with the other shortlisted entries, at the special screening on 11th October. It is a fantastic opportunity for your work to be showcased and celebrated by the wider community. Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating with you at the screening and are excited to see what you will accomplish next.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Student Photo Ordering Form

Dear Parents,

This is a reminder that the Student Photo Ordering Forms have been handed out by the tutors; 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 on 23 Sep.
The university fair changed to an online format due to Typhoon Nagasa. 

We will share with parents the email contacts of university representatives once the list is ready.

YEAR 13
Y13 1-1 H.E. meetings started since Mon, 18 August. 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 was 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 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 was 18 September. Students need to nominate teachers for required subject recommendations. Reply slip signed by nominated teachers must be returned to the HE Office.

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
29 Sep, morning break – University of Southern California

H.K.
27 Sep – PolyU InfoDay
4 Oct – Baptist University Info Day
4 Oct – CityU Undergraduate Info Day
11 Oct – CUHK Info Day
25 Oct – HKU Info Day
1 Nov – HKUST Info Day
1 Nov – Lingnan University Info Day

U.K.
Various dates in Sep & Oct – Cambridge Applicant Webinars Series
4 Oct – Study at Leeds webinars

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

U.S.A.
Sep-Oct various dates – Discover Upstate New York Colleges & Universities
30 Sep – EducationUSA 101: Intro to U.S. Higher Education in HK
8 Oct – Georgetown University Webinar
9 Oct – UCLA Virtual First-Year Admission Presentation
9 Oct – Introduction to Brown & Penn: HK

CANADA
26 Sep – University of Toronto – Undergraduate Application Webinar
10 & 11 Oct – Study in Canada Fair

JAPAN
29 Sep – International Christian University

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

Careers Fair 2025 (27 October)

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Careers Fair is taking place on Monday, 27 October 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 26 September, 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 Higher Education & Careers Team

Canteen Menu

29 September - 3 October

The countdown is on for the journey of a lifetime! Registration for the ESF Limitless 2026 programme closes soon.

This six-week outdoor learning experience in Australia offers a transformative adventure for our Year 9 students. They'll leave digital devices behind and connect with nature and each other as they:

• Hike, bike, and kayak through stunning landscapes
• Learn essential outdoor skills through camping
• Forge lifelong friendships and build confidence through self-discovery

Don't let your child miss this incredible opportunity.

The final deadline to register is 5 pm on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Click here to start the adventure.