ESF Head Student Conference - 19th June 2012

On Tuesday the 19th of June, we held the first ever ESF Head Student Conference, an idea of James'. Taking place here at WIS, we invited the Head Students/Prefects from KGV, South Island and Island School to discuss  problems and issues that we thought were present at all schools, and tried to find common solutions by discussing our various ways of dealing with them. 

One main area of discussion was the Student Leadership structure at each school, and how Island School's is completely crazy. With 42 school prefects, and then some more prefects to do something else, and then another group for...well, whatever, it didn't make sense. Since then they've made some big changes, and it looks a lot more like the West Island model (the best model). Success!

We're looking forward to the next conference, this time with Sha Tin College as well, on the 24th of September but this time at KGV. 

Click here for some photos from the day.

Head Boy Profile!

Name: Joe Wyatt

Age: 17

Dynasty: Song

Nationality: British

One interesting fact about yourself?: My first concert was the Click Five. http://dft.ba/-3yOS

What do you like most about WIS?:
It is weird to say the actual classes? It's pretty much the only reason my family are still in Hong Kong; the education for my brother and I.
That and the fact that I can feel completely comfortable and at ease whatever I'm doing in school, even in front of everyone at assembly. Probably explains the sense of humour. 

Favourite Movie/Music: Not big into films, but the Godfather is a must see for everyone. Anything Matt Stone and Trey Parker touch is hilarious (Team America, Orgasmo). The Full Monty is brilliant as well, and reminds me of home. 
Like a true white kid, I love Rap music...Gambino is a mastermind.

Favourite Joke: This changes daily, but anything with word play really tickles. This is great:  “Last night my girlfriend and I watched three DVDs back to back. Luckily I was the one facing the telly. ” - Tim Vine

Superpower?: Psychokinesis, mainly cuz of this guy.

Favourite Quote: 'Maturity is knowing when and where to be immature'.

Head Girl Profile!

Name: Kimberlee Onsiong

Age: 17

Dynasty: Minger 

Nationality: British/ HK SAR 

One interesting fact about yourself: 
I was named after the pink power ranger... 

What do you like most about WIS?

The activities WIS offers and the events WIS holds, like school plays, sports activities, cultural evening, Diwalli Ball!!! to mention a few.

Favourite colour: Blue 

Favourite Movie: Argh! No idea, it's pretty hard to pick!  Some that everyone should watch though: Million dollar baby, Cinderella Man, Rain man and of course, Mulan.  

Favourite inspirational quote:  
Watch this: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5OookwOoY
For motivation to do your work... it helps sometimes 

and 'Life is not the amount of breath you takes, it's the moments that take your breath away' 

Favourite Song: 
Currently I've been obsessed with this song called Santeria  
and gangnam style.  Cannot get that song out of my head 

Favourite actor: 

Dustin Hoffman, Rennee Zellweger (her performance in Chicago, amazing)

And um... I'm a tiny bit obsessed with Christian Bale.

Favourite Joke:

I really have an awful sense of humour as you can probably tell by some of my lame puns and odd speeches.  'Two peanuts walked into a bar.  One was a salted' 

Super power?

To control time. 

Deputy Head Girl Profile!

Name: Rhea Nayar

Age: 17

Dynasty: SUNG!

Nationality: Indian

One interesting fact about yourself: My sister was also Deputy Head Girl 3 years ago!

What do you like most about WIS? The sense of community and participation that we have as a school when doing just about anything! I really enjoy seeing all those colours coming together in a vibrant sea of excitement on sports day! ..and like Kim, of course West Island would not be the same without all the events that we hold :)

Favourite colour: uhh...this is so hard but Probably yellow, white, or aqua! :p 

Favourite movie: All the teary 'nicholas sparks' movies (i.e The Notebook) never get old, OF COURSE the Harry Potters, and although on the opposite end of the spectrum..The Shawshank Redemption. 

Favourite quote: -"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile" -- "Carpe Diem...(a.k.a YOLO) "

Favourite joke: "What did the traffic light say to the car?" "Don't look! I'm changing!" lol

Super power?  The ability to fly. Or maybe healing powers..since I fall down 24/7. 

Deputy Head Boy Profile !

Name: James Hooi

Age: 17

Dynasty: Ming!

Nationality: Australian/Malaysian 

One interesting fact about yourself: Talk to me and find out :P <- Wrote that cos I can't think of anything x)

What do you like most about WIS? Hmm... Meeting new and interesting people in school :D Oh and the teachers that I can treat as bros XD

Favourite colour: Bloooooo.

Favorite movie: Ughh there's too many... But if I had to single out one, its probably Spirited Away because it reminds me of my childhood :)

Favorite song: More ughhh's! For those who know me, I love music. I can't pick! But I pretty much listen to anything that isn't electronic/dubstep/etc. or monotonous, like rap or hip hop :P

Favorite actor: Hm... Never really thought about it. Maybe Liam Neeson because he's so boss in "Taken". Or Jackie Chan cos he's Jackie Chan.

Favorite motivational quote: Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return - LOVELESS. Which is pretty much a way of saying "even if it the situation seems helpless, never give up!
"
Favorite joke: All of Joe's bad puns :)

Super power? Like everyone else, I'd like to control time. Life's too short to make mistakes!