Principal's Message

Dear KGV Families,

I hope this email finds you well. It has been an action packed week at KGV with a number of exciting events. Our Book Fair in the Learning Resource Centre gave students the opportunity to look for something new to read and was well attended by so many passionate readers. We continue to advocate for students to read for leisure for at least 20 minutes per day. This is key to both literacy and wellbeing. We would also encourage families to find some time to read together, and this becomes even better if you read the same book. A great opportunity for some family conversations.

Alongside the Book Week, all KGV students enjoyed participating in Mathematics Week, whether it was the Maths relay competition, a treasure hunt with KJS students or Pi Day activities. It is clear we have so many passionate mathematicians at KGV, with our team continuing to foster this culture of learning.

Both of these activities highlighted the importance of effective habits and routines. Twenty minutes of reading and 20 minutes of practising Maths every day will be so powerful in building these healthy habits. 

Thank you to the parents who have completed the ESF Stakeholder Survey. Please note the deadline for completing this has been extended by a week. If you haven’t done so already, I would be grateful if you could take 10 minutes to complete the survey. The link has been emailed to you earlier this week. Your feedback is important to us and will be used to help identify our priorities as we move forward.

Thank you for your ongoing support and have a lovely weekend ahead.

Best regards,

Mark Poulsum

During the week, Year 11 students signed up for their final Challenge Week and Year 10 students signed up for Language immersion and other personalised activities.

In assembly this week, we shared a sobering message with all students, ensuring they are aware of government regulations around alternative smoking products (vapes), that these are unacceptable within school and our encouragement to keep themselves safe.

This week was Maths week with relay competitions, quizzes and more. The LRC hosted our annual book fair, promoting reading with a very wide variety of books on sale. 

Students joined us from Sha Tin College and West Island School for Freedom Day, with over 100 students participating in the sweatshop challenge. This was filmed by CNN, and may air in April.

We are working on the detailed exam schedule for Year 11 and we hope to publish that next week. In the meantime. this calendar shows the days and sessions for each exam

There are Interhouse Music rehearsals at school this weekend and next week is full of music as IHM 2026 kicks off. 

We are also celebrating Neurodiversity Week next week where we aim to build knowledge and awareness.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A number of exciting events that showcase the vibrancy and diversity of our school community took place this week. 

 We are now entering a pivotal window for our Year 13 students. With the finish line just weeks away, we are reinforcing the vital importance of "being in the room". This final stretch of guided classroom learning is the best time for students to engage with their teachers, capture "insider" exam tips, and clarify any small misunderstandings before they become exam errors. We hope our students are making the absolute most of this expert support now so they can work effectively and independently during the upcoming two-week Easter break.

Our Learning Resource Centre was a hub of activity this week as we celebrated Book Week. The Book Fair was a wonderful success, and it was heartening to see so many of our passionate readers exploring new titles and sharing their recommendations. 

Parallel to our literary celebrations, the campus has been buzzing with the energy of Mathematics Week. From the high-stakes excitement of the Maths relay competitions to the collaborative fun of treasure hunts with our friends from KJS, our students have truly embraced the subject.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making KGV such a remarkable place for our students to learn and grow.

Have a lovely weekend.

Dear Parents,

The Lion KGV Yearbook 2025-26 is open for order from now until 13 April 2026. This year's price is $140/copy; please order with the link here. Once you have filled in this form, an invoice will be sent to your ESF Parents App starting on 27 March; the payment deadline is 17 April 2026.

We will announce at the end of May when the books will be available for pick-up.

If you have payment questions, please email Ms Tai (emily.tai@kgv.edu.hk). For other questions, please email Ms Chan (elaine.chan@kgv.edu.hk).

Thank you for your support!

Challenge Week

Students in Years 7 - 11 signed up for Challenge Week this week. CW will run at the start of November.

Over the next few weeks we will send invoices for deposits for all overseas trips and any local activity with a cost of over $3000. This helps us make and hold bookings and, in some cases, purchase materials.

Please make sure you and your child are aware which activity they have signed up for. All information can be found on the Challenge Week website here.

Dear Parents and Caretakers,

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we warmly invite you to a Women’s Empowerment Workshop at KGV on 19 March 2026 at 4 PM.

Join us as Alia Eyres, former CEO of Mother’s Choice, shares her inspiring career story. This will be followed by a fireside chat with teachers and parents, moderated by Saloni Melwani (PTSA).

Jointly organized by the PTSA, students, and staff, we hope this event will provide valuable and inspiring insights for young people.

Please click this REGISTRATION LINK to join us!

Thank you!

KGV PTSA

Due to student privacy protocols, we require parental consent before releasing student information to external organisations. Please complete this form to make a formal request. Requests will only be processed upon receipt of parental permission.

KGV’s standard lead time for teachers to prepare references is four working weeks from the date parental permission is received.

This process does not apply to higher education applications (i.e. university admissions). Those references are managed separately by the H.E. Team.

Gifted & Talented Programmes
Students interested in external extension programmes for specifically designed for gifted & talented students outside of KGV should refer to this website for guidance: https://sites.google.com/kgv.hk/kgv-extension-opportunities, instead of using the request form.

Higher Education & Careers

KGV Higher Education & Careers website. This site, managed and constantly updated by our H.E. Team, hosts a wealth of information on higher education resources, events, enrichment/summer programmes, scholarships, and other opportunities. This can serve as a first step for research. Check it out.

Year 13 – Exit Presentation for Parents (online). Mark your calendar: Tuesday 24 March at 13.00. The HE Team will hold an online session for our Y13 parents on how our team supports our graduating cohort upon exam result release. Meeting link will be shared on 23 Mar.

Year 12 – Tutor Group meeting with H.E. Counsellors. Individual tutor groups meeting with their H.E. Counsellors have concluded this week. Individual meetings with Y12 students will take place in Term 3 during which students will have a more in-depth discussion with their H.E. Counsellor to support their post-secondary pathways.

Year 12 – H.E. Presentation Series. We have already covered during Core Week: Introduction to Higher Education, Personal Statement: Session 1, Introduction to Unifrog, UK applications, & Hong Kong applications. More topics are coming up: Higher education research, Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Meds., USA applications, USA Personal Essay, Canada applications, Non-mainstream applications, UCAS setup, Summer Action Plan.

Year 11 – 1-to-1 meeting with H.E. Counsellors (9 to 27 Mar 2026). We have had many fruitful conversations during the 1-to-1 meeting with the H.E. Team since the beginning of the week. The 15-min sessions with the designated H.E. Counsellors will last until the end of Term 2. Parents should make booking with their child’s HE Counsellor per Mr. Fisher’s email. Our H.E. Counsellors in charge of the houses & tutor groups are:
- 11C13 to 11C20, 11N13 to 11N15: Ms. Tracy LI
- 11R13 to 11R20, 11N16 & 11N17: Mrs. Joanna MONTEFIORE
- 11U13 to 11U20, 11N18 to 11N20: Ms. Jessica HO

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
19 Mar – McMaster University
6 May – LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

H.K.
30 Mar to 2 Apr – CityU Learning Classroom for Secondary School Students, Spring 2026 Series

U.K.
23-27 Mar – UCL Biochemical Engineering Virtual Taster Lecture Series 2026
27 Mar – U of Bath – Parent Info Webinar Series
21 Apr – Cambridge University Info Session in HK
25 Apr – Join University Conference 2026 (Exeter, Bath, Cardiff, Keel & Lancaster)

U.S.A.
26 Mar – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Webinar: Exploring a future career in global security & intelligence

CANADA
16-17 Mar: Trent University – International Virtual Open House

AUSTRALIA
19 Mar: Trinity College @ Melbourne University – Info Session for HK students & families

KGV Higher Education & Careers Team

16 - 20 March 2026