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Newsletter- 01/11/24Kowloon Junior School's latest newsletter is available to read now. Dates for Your Diary5-8 November School Photo 29 November CPD Day-School Closed 3-6 December Y6 Camp 13 December Last Day of Term (school ends at 12:00) 6 January First Day of Term 2 Principal's MessageDear KJS families, I hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying the beautiful sunny days we have been having. This week was all about Year 5 camp in Pui O. I had the pleasure of attending the first camp, and I must say how impressed I was with the children's independence, teamwork, and spirit. They truly made the school proud! The second group arrived on Wednesday morning, and despite a bit of wind, they also had a fantastic time, enjoying a movie night indoors as a cozy alternative. Looking ahead, Year 6 camp takes place in a few weeks, and I am sure they will have just as wonderful a time. A reminder that our school photos will take place next week. Please refer to the information sent out by your child's class for the specific schedule. The whole school photo is scheduled for Friday afternoon. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your child is prepared for this special day. I would like to wish all families celebrating Diwali over the coming days a joyful and meaningful time. May this festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Have a lovely weekend. Mr Gavin MacGregor Principal School PhotoStudents will be taking their individual portraits and group class photo next week. There will also be a whole school photo session on Friday. A few things to note:
Please refer to the schedule below for the photo shoot this year: ESF Christmas Card(Submission Deadline: 20 November at 8am to Office Email) ESF is searching for a piece of student artwork to appear on this year's ESF Christmas card. All students are welcome to submit one piece of artwork for the chance to be featured on the card. FORMAT & THEME:
Parent Workshop- Flexible Thinking and Growth Mindset in ChildrenFlexible thinking, often associated with a growth mindset, is crucial for helping children adapt to new and challenging situations. It involves teaching them how to assess situations, solve problems, and tolerate uncertainty. This topic dovetails with bravery, our school theme for this year. Importance of Flexible Thinking
Strategies to Foster Flexible Thinking
Benefits of Teaching Flexible Thinking
Conclusion By promoting flexible thinking, we equip children with vital life skills that enhance their independence, success, and confidence. Encouraging adaptability in various environments—home, school, and community—ensures they are better prepared for the future. Discussion Points
Date: 13 November 2024 Location: KJS Library, 1st floor Time: 3-3:45pm Attendees: KJS Parents and guardians Facilitator: Ian Ong, School Counsellor *Registration through the gateway will open at 9pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024 and close on Tuesday, 12th November at 6pm (Under “Activity” on Gateway) ** The presentation will be recorded and made available for everyone to view. News from the PTAHello KJS Community, The festive season is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to announce our upcoming Winter Festival! Join us on November 29 2024 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm right here at KJS for an evening of fun, celebration and holiday cheer. We need your support to make this event truly special! Whether you can help for an hour or more, we'd love to have you join our team. Setup will begin earlier in the day, and cleanup should take no more than 30 minutes after the event. The more volunteers we have, the more activities we can offer to make this a memorable experience for everyone! As a thank you, all volunteers will receive special welcome offers, which we'll share in a dedicated Volunteers WhatsApp group, it will be used as a key communication channel before and during the event. After you fill out and submit the volunteer form, you'll receive an email with a link to join the WhatsApp group. Be sure to join, as it will be our main channel for updates and communication leading up to and during the festival. Sign up here to volunteer! The deadline to sign up is November 7th. We would need to know how many volunteers we have to be able to decide on the amount of tickets to keep the event safe. Let's come together again to create another wonderful celebration for our school. Thank you for being the heart of our community events! Warm regards, The KJS PTA Team Celebrating Diwali at KJS Last Friday, October 25, KJS celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Light, with an amazing assembly of talented students reciting poems and stories, classical and Bollywood dances, all of it culminating in a fabulous Teachers Dance. See the video and photographs on the PTA FB Community Group. Not a member yet? Simply send a request to join and be part of a private group of almost 1000 parents. Celebrating the Festival of Light -Dress Colourful Also last Friday, as part of the Diwali celebrations, children came to school dressed in traditional and colourful clothes. It was a lovely display of dazzling colours and high spirits. We are pleased to inform you that a total of $7,325.00 was collected from all year groups. The donations received by the PTA as a general collection will be donated to the school for future school learning projects. KJS PTA AGM 6 November 2024 via Zoom Parents would have received this important notice on Wednesday for the Annual General Meeting. We encourage you to read the information below and sign up to attend the meeting (on 6 Nov). KOWLOON JUNIOR SCHOOL PTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 2024 Dear Parents and Teachers, Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Kowloon Junior School Parent Teacher Association Limited will be held on: Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 3:30 pm online via Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5887075656 Zoom ID:588 707 5656 Agenda:
To view the Minutes of the 2023 AGM, click HERE. If you have any questions regarding any matter related to the above, please email pta@kjs.edu.hk. As members of the PTA, all parents and teachers are invited to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting. Please register your attendance in advance HERE Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the AGM. BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE Anna Rayton Gavin MacGregor Chair Principal Kowloon Junior School PTA Ltd Kowloon Junior School 16 October 2024 The Kowloon Junior School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a non-profit organisation. Its purpose is to facilitate close cooperation and contact between KJS parents, students and teachers to support student's general welfare. More information about the PTA as a company and official compliance documentation can be found here This is your chance to get involved and have a voice in the PTA and all its work. For any questions around this, feel free to contact the PTA Office. School Uniforms We would like to remind all families that the old school uniforms (beige colour) for shorts, skorts and long trousers will not be used in school after December 31 2024. From 1 January 2025, only the new navy blue colour items will be considered as official school uniforms. For more details, please contact the uniform supplier www.schooluniform.hk directly. Enjoy the weekend and see you all on Zoom next Wednesday for the AGM! Best wishes, The KJS PTA Team. Tel: 3765-8709 | Email: pta@kjs.edu.hk | Whatsapp: 6211-4154 | Website: www.kjspta.com Student SuccessThank you for sharing your child's achievements with us over the past year. While individual achievements are undoubtedly significant and provide a source of pride for both the student and their family, sharing every student's accomplishments on our social media channels is no longer feasible. Our intention is to create an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of their individual accomplishments, feel valued and celebrated. That being said, we encourage you to share your child's achievements with their teacher and peers, as well as within your personal social media networks. This way, your child's accomplishments can be recognized and celebrated by those who know them best. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to navigate the post-pandemic educational landscape. Our school community's strength lies in our collective efforts to celebrate the diverse talents, achievements, and experiences of all our students. Disclaimer
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