Match Reports and Sports Update 2 Nov 2026

Primary Match Reports – Liz Newman

🏅 NAE Global Sports Challenge – End of Week 4 Update 🌍

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the NAE Global Sports Challenge so far. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our students and staff, we have now reached an amazing 11,093.78 miles after just four weeks!

To put that into perspective, that is roughly the distance from Hong Kong to New York... and we've actually travelled even further! ✈️🌎

This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the enthusiasm, commitment and teamwork being shown across the school. Every mile logged contributes not only to our challenge total, but also helps promote healthy lifestyles, positive wellbeing and a strong sense of community.

👏 Congratulations to all classes, staff and Sports Leaders who have been helping to make this challenge such a success.

Every walk, run, swim, cycle and active minute counts!

Current Total: 11,093.78 miles
Equivalent To: Hong Kong ➜ New York 🗽
Challenge Status: Still climbing! 📈

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

Inter-House Long Distance Swim: Final Results!

A huge well done to all our swimmers who took part in the Inter-House Long Distance Swim Challenge!

Over the past two weeks, students across the school have shown fantastic determination, teamwork and House spirit, swimming an incredible 229 miles collectively!

The final House results are:

🥇 1st Place: Sandringham – 61 miles
🥈 2nd Place: Balmoral – 59 miles
🥉 3rd Place: Windsor – 56 miles
🏅 4th Place: Caernarfon – 52 miles

Congratulations to Sandringham for taking the top spot, with Balmoral close behind!

Every length contributed to this fantastic achievement, and we're incredibly proud of all our students for their effort, enthusiasm and perseverance.

Well done to everyone who took part!

U11 Swimming Gala vs Shrewsbury

Our U11 swimmers put in a fantastic performance at the recent swimming gala against Shrewsbury, demonstrating great effort, determination, and team spirit throughout the event.

There were some excellent individual and relay performances in the pool, with many swimmers achieving personal bests and showing the benefits of their hard work and commitment in training. It was particularly pleasing to see swimmers stepping up to challenge themselves across a range of events, competing with confidence and enthusiasm.

Beyond the impressive results, the gala provided valuable competitive experience for our swimmers. For many, it was an important opportunity to race against strong opposition and develop skills that will be invaluable as they prepare for upcoming competitive swimming events later in the year.

The team supported one another brilliantly, displaying outstanding sportsmanship and representing the school with pride both in and out of the water. Their positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to challenge themselves were a credit to the school.

Well done to all swimmers involved. We are incredibly proud of the team's efforts and look forward to building on this success as we prepare for our upcoming competitions. The future looks very bright for this talented group of swimmers! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🌟

PE games: Year 6 vs Shrewsbury Basketball

The year 6 participated in a friendly fixture against Shrewsbury School. The match provided an excellent opportunity for students to apply the skills and strategies they have been developing during PE lessons and training sessions.

Throughout the game, the students demonstrated enthusiasm, teamwork, and resilience. They worked hard both offensively and defensively, showing an improving understanding of spacing, passing, and movement on the court. Several players displayed confidence when dribbling under pressure and making positive decisions in possession. The experience gained from competing against Shrewsbury School will support their continued development and confidence in basketball, making this a valuable and enjoyable sporting experience for all involved!

U9 Basketball Tournament in IMS

Our U9 Boys Basketball Team delivered an excellent performance at the recent IMS Basketball Tournament, competing against six other schools in a highly competitive event. Throughout the tournament, the boys demonstrated tremendous effort, determination, and teamwork, ultimately securing a very respectable 4th place finish.

There were many impressive individual and team performances across the day, with players showing great confidence in possession, strong defensive play, and an increasing understanding of game tactics. It was particularly pleasing to see the boys apply the skills they have been developing in training, working together effectively and supporting one another in every match.

The tournament provided valuable competitive experience against a range of strong opponents. Each game presented new challenges and opportunities for the team to develop their decision-making, communication, and resilience under pressure. The players embraced these challenges positively and continued to improve as the day progressed.

Beyond the results, the team displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the competition, showing respect towards opponents, officials, and fellow teammates. Their positive attitude, commitment, and willingness to give their best in every game were credit to themselves and the school.

Congratulations to all the players involved in their fantastic achievement. Finishing 4th out of Six teams is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in future basketball competitions. 🏀🌟👏

Primary Key Sports Information/Dates – Liz Newman

Upcoming Primary Sports Fixtures – Key Dates

• Monday 2nd November: Y6 Games Friendly Fixtures, Football vs Shrewsbury | TKO | 10:30–11:45am
• Wednesday 11th November: APSSO U11 Boys Basketball Tournament | IMS and YCIS | 1:00–3:00pm
• Wednesday 18th November: APSSO U11 Girls Basketball Tournament | IMS | 1:00–3:00pm
• Thursday 19th November: APSSO U11 Netball Tournament | IMS | 1:00–3:00pm
• Wednesday 25th November: APSSO U9 Football Tournament | Happy Valley | 1:00–3:00pm
• Wednesday 2nd December: APSSO U9 & U11 Cross-Country | Kowloon Tsai Park | 2:00–3:30pm
• Thursday 10th December: HKSSF Athletics Competition | Wan Chai

Secondary Match Reports – Alex Wiltshire

U14 Girls Football- Semi – Finals

The NAIS Knights U14 Girls produced a stunning comeback performance to book their place in Monday's final with a commanding 5–1 victory over Malvern College in the semi-final.

The match began tentatively for the Knights, who took time to settle into their rhythm. Malvern capitalised on some slow reaction times in the early exchanges and were able to slot home a well taken goal to take a surprise lead. The setback, however, proved to be exactly what the Knights needed, it sparked them into life.

From that moment on, the Knights began to create some fantastic chances, pressing forward with purpose and intent. However, a combination of the woodwork and an inspired goalkeeping display kept them scoreless at the drinks break. The post, crossbar, and Malvern's keeper all played their part in denying the Knights a deserved equaliser before the interval.

After a few words of encouragement at the break, the Knights returned with renewed focus and determination. They began to capitalise on their chances, finishing some magnificent passing moves to score two goals before half-time and take a well-earned lead into the break.

The second half was one way traffic. The Knights continued to create chances at will, adding more goals to their tally with some clinical finishing and flowing team play. Malvern had no answer to the Knights' intensity and precision.

When the final whistle blew, the Knights emerged as 5–1 winners, a result that reflects their dominance after a shaky start.

Goalscorers:
Amara — 1
Helvetia — 1
Kaia — 1
Alicia — 2

The team now looks ahead to Monday's final, where they will face Stamford.

U14 Girls Basketball

Our U14 Girls Basketball team officially kicked off their season today with a fantastic home game against TSIS!

It was an outstanding performance from start to finish. The team demonstrated phenomenal discipline throughout the game, remarkably avoiding giving away any team or individual fouls. Their energy and elevation on the court were incredible, allowing us to win the vast majority of rebounds and capitalise on secondary scoring opportunities.

Our offense was on full display with impressive lay-ups, confident free throws, and even some great 3-pointers, securing a well-deserved 43–30 victory!

Well done to all the players who took the court today—you represented NAIS HK with immense pride and exemplary sportsmanship.

U14 Boys Basketball

The U14 boys' basketball team visited Stamford American School on Tuesday for the opening game of season 2.

A highly competitive game was anticipated and a highly competitive game they had.

The game was a battle between two very well coached and skillful teams looking to start with a win.

As is typical in basketball, the play switched from end to end, and both baskets were threatened constantly with quality shooting and offensive play trying to breakdown very physical defense.

A half-time score saw the hosts lead 27-24. The highly competitive game continued throughout the second half with both teams searching for the win.

A final score of 52-45 to the hosts means our team begins the season with a loss but showed how much potential they have this season, and they should use this close result as motivation for the rest of the season.

U14 Boys Football – Semi Finals

The U14 boys football team travelled to Malvern College to play their semi-final and get some revenge for a 6-1 loss in the regular season.

The pre-game discussion centred around flexibility in positional play and having a willingness to do the under appreciate aspect of football - work hard for each other and let the opposition know you mean business.

An early goal saw the team lead 1-0 and show Malvern they were there to compete. A change in our formation was required after Malvern adapted to the game plan and equalised to make it 1-1. A header shortly before half saw our team lead 2-1.

The second half started like the first half - a battle between two teams that wanted to win and play good football. Malvern equalised after a mix up following a throw in. The response from our team was quick and they took the lead again with a scrappy yet crucial goal for a 3-2 lead.

Then, a rarity in school football - a second yellow card meaning a red card for a Malvern defender in the final 10 minutes. Our players reacted quickly and scored to make it 4-2 exploiting gaps in the defense. The team remained composed and saw out the game to finish 4-2.

An excellent performance that showcased not only the team's technical ability, but also their hard work, determination and teamwork. Now, all eyes are on the gold medal match!

U16 Boys Basketball

Final Score: 64-46 Loss

The boys came together for their first game of the season after several missed training sessions. They warmed up well and appeared confident heading into the fixture. However, they allowed the opposition to establish an early lead and spent much of the game trying to close the gap.

Following halftime, there was a noticeable shift in energy and intensity. The team began securing more rebounds and applied increased pressure on the opposition's defence. Defensively, the boys produced several strong plays, including blocking multiple shots and protecting the basket with much greater determination and physicality.

Despite the improved second-half performance, the deficit proved too large to overcome before the final buzzer. While the result did not go their way, the boys gained a valuable understanding of the level required to compete and now have a clear focus on the areas they need to improve as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures.

Secondary Key Sports Information/Dates – Alex Wiltshire

Sports Teams Training Season 2
WB 26th October 2026 – WB 11th Jan 2027 (9 weeks)