Dear Parents,
It has been a fantastic week, with many student led initiatives. Well done to all students who have applied for the Student Leadership Council and leadership committees. I look forward to the interview process over the coming weeks.
Thank you to Ms Kwong and Ms Teh for representing NAIS HK at the Social Impact Conference, and to Bulut, Nicolas, Tara, Gabrielle, and Fang Yi for attending the first NAE Regional Social Impact Conference in Guangzhou. Here, our students reflected upon NAIS HK’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and planned impactful World Children’s Day activities aligned with the UNCRC. Their work was reviewed by the NAE Social Impact team, including Dr. Leslie Williams.
We are grateful to the British International School of Guangzhou for hosting this inspiring event, which empowered our students to lead meaningful change in our community.
Last week, many of our students met with BSO inspectors, who were deeply impressed by their thoughtful insights and commitment to driving positive change. It was a privilege to tour the team through our classrooms and learning spaces. I couldn’t be prouder of how our students and staff embodied our school’s values.
Y9 Options Webinar
On Tuesday 28th October, we are delighted to host the Y9 Options Webinar at 4:30pm. If you are a Year 9 parent and wish to join the webinar to learn more about KS4 options and pathways for your child, please join the webinar by clicking here.
Y7 Parents’ Evening Sign Up – Charline Procter
We are thrilled to encourage parents of Year 7 to sign up for Year 7 Parents’ Evening which will take place on Wednesday 5th November. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with your child’s subject specialist teachers, to discuss their progress and steps for moving forward. We strongly recommend parents and students attend these meetings to gain the best understanding of their personal learning journey so far in Secondary. Both in-school and online appointments will be available for booking. The schedule will be as follows:
15:00 – 17:00: In person meetings in the Auditorium
17:30 – 19:30: Online meetings
Click here to access the Meet the Teacher booking system which will open for appointment bookings from 4pm on Thursday 30th October.
Year 10 and Year 12 Parents’ Evening Sign Up – Colin Spanos and Arj Mistry
We are also delighted to invite Year 10 & 12 parents to our forthcoming Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 12th November. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s academic progress, their strengths, and their next steps with their teachers.
To make the most of this session, we strongly encourage you to involve your child in the booking process and to bring them along to the meetings. Their direct participation fosters a shared understanding of their achievements and goals, creating a powerful, collaborative partnership between school and home. This teamwork is crucial for supporting your child during this important stage of the IGCSE and IBDP journey.
15:00 – 17:00: In person meetings in the Auditorium
17:30 – 19:30: Online meetings
Click here to access the Meet the Teacher booking system which will open for appointment bookings for this event from 4pm on Wednesday 5th November.
Year 11 Pathway Event – Debbie Yu and Colin Spanos
This event is now scheduled for Tuesday 11th November from 5pm-6pm in the Auditorium. The purpose of this event is to explain the IB Pathways we have on offer for 2026 to 2028 for Year 11 students. Parents and their children are both encouraged to attend.
Please sign up here by Tuesday 4th November to reserve your place at the event. We look forward to many of you attending!
Year 12/13 Coffee Morning and Sign Up – Debbie Yu and Colin Spanos
This event is now scheduled for Wednesday 5th November from 08.20am to 09.20am in the Auditorium. This is a parent only event as students will be completing IB Core activities at the time.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the academic year ahead and to be introduced to the IB Leadership team and Year 12 and 13 Tutors.
Please sign up here by Friday 31st October so that Miss Yu, Head of IB Pastoral, and Mr Spanos can reserve your place. We look forward to many parents attending!
Social Impact Conference – Gobby Kwong and Sinead Teh
Our five student representatives—Bulut, Nicolas, Tara, Gabrielle, and Fang Yi —returned from the Plan for Hope conference, which took place from October 23, 2025. They proudly represented NAIS HK alongside six other Nord Anglia schools in the China region for the first ever NAE Regional Social Impact conference.
Our students began by evaluating NAIS HK’s fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting on our school’s contributions to global challenges and identifying areas for growth.
With World Children’s Day approaching, the budding leaders had the opportunity to plan a series of activities across all three campuses that align with the SDGs and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). These initiatives aim to raise awareness of children’s rights and the importance of sustainability, engaging students in meaningful discussions and hands-on projects. Their initiatives were evaluated by key members of the NAE Social Impact team including the Group Head of Social Impact and EDIB, Dr. Leslie Williams.
The conference has not only inspired our student leaders to become active agents of change but also set the stage for impactful initiatives that will benefit our entire school community and contribute to a brighter, more equitable future for all children. The students would like to thank British International School of Guangzhou for hosting this wonderful opportunity.
Sports Updates – Ms Wiltshire
ISSFHK Cross Country Sign up
Match Reports
U16 Girls Volleyball
What an exhilarating season it has been for our U16 Girls Volleyball squad in the ISSFHK Division 2 league! As the newly promoted team, following a stunning victory in Division 3 last year, they have taken the league by storm, clinching an impressive 7 wins out of 8 matches. With this stellar performance, they proudly sit at the top of the table as we head into the playoffs!
But it hasn't been a walk in the park. The girls showcased remarkable resilience and unwavering determination throughout the season. Their mantra of "mind over matter" has truly shone through.
Take, for instance, their thrilling showdown against HKIS! After a shaky start marked by miscommunication and a bit of rustiness in their sets and spikes—thanks to a long break—the team found themselves down a set. But did they falter? Absolutely not! With grit and tenacity, they rallied back in set two, igniting the crowd’s energy, and stormed through to claim set three, ultimately defeating HKIS 2-1 in a heart-pounding comeback!
Then came the nail-biter against AISHK, where the tension was palpable! Points swung back and forth like a pendulum until our girls seized the lead at 20. Fueled by their passion for victory and powered by phenomenal serves, precise three-hit attacks, and stellar blocking, they clinched the first set in dramatic fashion! With the sweet scent of victory in the air, the girls were unstoppable, dominating the second set and cruising to an easy win!
As we gear up for the playoffs, the excitement is electric! The team is aiming high and setting their sights on gold. Let’s rally behind our champions and cheer them on as they continue their quest for glory!
HKSSF Swimming Finals
On Friday 24th October members of our Knights Swim Squad went to Kowloon Park swimming pool to participate in the finals they had qualified for.
We are very pleased to announce the following results:
Grade B Boys team - Champions
Overall Boys Team (Grade, A, B & C combined) 3rd Place
Gold Medal
Maxim H - 200m IM
Brandon L - 50m Breaststroke
Jake D - 50m Breaststroke
Karin L - 100m Freestyle
Grade B Boys 4 x 50m Medley relay
Silver Medal
Maxim H - 50m Butterfly
Bronze Medal
Jake D - 100m Freestyle
Brandon L - 200m IM
Karin L - 50m Backstroke
Michael R came 4th in the 200m IM - his first time competing in this event.
Every relay team made it to the finals this year as well, which is the first for our squad.
They now have the ISSFHK Championships next. 😊
House Updates – Charline Procter
Last week witnessed another gripping shoot-a-thon as well as our students showing their artistic talents, in our House Diwali themed Big Draw. Our judges Ms. Thomasson and Ms. Rankin, where greatly impressed by the complexity of composition, pattern and the use of our school values, crowning Windsor as this week’s House Champions!
Next week, we look forward to a special Halloween House Friday, hosted by our fabulous Student Leadership team.
Get ready to conjure your most bewitching costumes this Friday—it’s frightfully fun Halloween at school! Whether you come as a lone ghost, a dynamic duo of ghouls, or a chilling crew of creatures, there will be thrilling awards for the spookiest and most spellbinding outfits. Beware! There will be spine-tingling games brewing during break and lunch, guaranteed to send shivers of excitement down your spine. Plus, don’t miss the Halloween Dance Moves Dance-Off—show off your creepiest, coolest moves to win ghastly glory! Every costume, game, and dance-off entry will earn valuable house points, so get involved and help your house rise from the crypt to claim victory! Meanwhile, the Y12 witches and warlocks have baked some devilishly delicious treats for a creepy bake sale, with all proceeds creeping their way to the Box of Hope project. Don’t be scared — we can’t wait to see all your fang-tastic outfits lighting up the halls with Halloween magic!
Looking Ahead
Tuesday 28th October at 16:30-17:00 – Year 9 Options Webinar
Wednesday 29th October – Public Holiday (School Closed)
Friday 31st October – Halloween House Friday Special – Halloween Fancy Dress!
Wednesday 5th November at 08:20 – 09:20 – Y12/13 IB Welcome Morning
Wednesday 5th November – Year 7 Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 11th November at 17:00 – 18:00 – IB Pathways Event
Wednesday 12th November – Year 10 and Year 12 Parents’ Evening
Monday 17th – Friday 28th November – Year 13 Mock Examinations
Monday 24th – Friday 28th November – Secondary Enrichment Week
Friday 21st November – Staff CPD Day (School closed for students)
Wednesday 3rd December – Winter Concert
Monday 8th December – All Schools Closed – Day after Hong Kong elections
Wednesday 17th December – School Closes for End of Term
Best regards,
Fiona Thorndike
Head of Secondary
