Newsletter- 15/11/24
Kowloon Junior School’s latest newsletter is available to read now.
Dates for Your Diary
21 November 3-Way Conferences (3-6pm)
22 November 3-Way Conferences (all day, no school for students)
28 November Student Seasonal Influenza Vaccination
29 November CPD Day-School Closed
29 November PTA Winter Festival 4:00 -7:00 pm
3-6 December Y6 Camp
10 December Y1 & Y2 Athletics Day (9:30am- 12:30pm*)
11 December Y3 & Y4 Athletics Day (Y3 9:30-11am, Y4 12-2pm*) *times are approximate
12 December Y5 & Y6 Athletics Day (Y5 Y3 9:30-11am, Y6 12-2pm*) *times are approximate
13 December Last Day of Term (school ends at 12:00)
6 January First Day of Term 2
Principal’s Message
Dear KJS families,
I hope this newsletter finds you well.
We are grateful for your support during the unexpected T8 weather alert and school closure yesterday. Your understanding and flexibility during this event were much appreciated. I’d also like to thank the staff for their support and adaptability.
Thank you to all the parents who attended the workshop on Flexible Thinking led by Ian Ong, KJS’s school counsellor. Your participation is vital in supporting our students.
This morning, our student council visited Catherine’s Puppies, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs. This charity has been a valued partner in our community, and I look forward to hearing about the experience from our students.
A friendly reminder that three-way conferences will be held next week on Thursday evening and all day Friday. Please note that school will be closed on Friday to allow students to attend their meetings.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support and I look forward to seeing you at the three way conferences
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal
ECA on 21-22 November (Three-Way Conference)
Please note the after-school ECA arrangement below for 21-22 Nov:
Three-Way Conference
The sessions with classroom teachers are 15 minutes in length with appointments available on Thursday 21st November between 3pm and 6pm and on Friday 22nd November between 8am-3pm.
School will be closed for all students on Friday 22nd November
You can sign up via your gateway login, looking for ‘Three-Way Conferences.’
2SQ and 3AN will have a zoom meeting with their new class teacher on 22nd November and have the Three-Way Conference on 16th and 17th January. We will share the booking arrangements for these on Monday 6th January.”
2GH will have their meetings on the evening of Wednesday 20th November, instead of Thursday 21st. The meetings on Friday 22nd remain unchanged.
Bookings open at the following times:
Parents with siblings and Y1: Monday 11th November at 5pm
All other parents: Tuesday 12th November at 5pm
Bookings will close at 12pm on Sunday 17th November
Year 1 parents note:
For our year 1 families there is an option to meet with your child’s Chinese teacher as well as your child’s classroom teacher.
Please refer to here for details.
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:
- The theme of the art can reflect each student’s unique interpretation of the holiday season.
- Please submit JPG or PNG– not HEIC. NO hardcopy is accepted.
- Please name the title of your file with your child’s full name and class
- Please send the file to the KJS office via email at office@kjs.edu.hk before 8am on 20 November 2024 (Wednesday). No late submission and no hardcopy will be accepted.
- The ESF logo and a festive greeting message will be embedded, so artwork without words is preferred
- The art piece must be the student’s original work without infringing any intellectual property rights.
- Parent permission and consent should be granted for the child’s name, photo, and artwork to be posted on social media.
News from the PTA
Hello KJS Community,
We hope everyone enjoyed the day at home thanks to Typhoon Toragi!
Winter Festival ticket sales and event info!
Dear KJS community,
Our Winter Festival is just around the corner, and we are excited to offer a wonderful mix of holiday cheer, fun activities, and a day of fun for KJS families! To make this event a success, we are calling on our dedicated parent volunteers to help us bring the festive spirit to life.
Tickets can be purchased here (Volunteers and children under 3 years are free. Sign up here to get your coupon)
Here’s a sneak peek of the activities you can expect at the Winter Festival, and how you can get involved:
Event Highlights:
- PTA Food & Drinks: Warm drinks and tasty treats to keep everyone cosy throughout the event! Mince pies, hot chocolate, popcorn, cotton candy…just to name a few
- Food Hall: A variety of delicious offerings from local vendors to satisfy every craving.
- Holiday Candy Shoppe: A sweet spot for kids and adults to pick up holiday treats.
- Face Painting: Creative designs for all ages! Prices range from $30 to $70 depending on the design.
- Holiday Cookie Decorating Station: Let the kids get creative with frosting and sprinkles! Volunteers needed.
- Festive Ornaments Decoration Workshop: A hands-on activity for kids to make their own festive ornaments. Volunteers needed.
- Letters to Santa: With help from KJS Times, kids can write letters to Santa and get them delivered directly to the North Pole!
- Student Council Games: Fun, sustainable games designed and managed by our Student Council with support from Ms. Bailey.
- Holiday Winter village Photo Areas with instant print outs: Two photo areas will be set up with professional photographers for family photos. $45 per photo with festive KJS picture frame”. Don’t miss out! Skip the Hong Kong shopping malls this year, get your photos at the Winter Festival at KJS!
- DIY Paper Photo Frames: Creating custom frames for their photo prints. Volunteers needed.
- Food Drive: Food Drive: Please contribute and bring along vegetarian non-perishable/canned food to support the charity we will be supporting: FeedHK (org) Let’s spread the holiday spirit by giving back!
- Ground Floor Performances: Enjoy holiday carols and special performances by Dance for JOY. Join us for a magical musical experience! We will ask parents and students to join us in carolling with the school, DJ sets and much more…
- FREE Picnic Movie in the Hall: Bring a mat or small foldable chair and enjoy a cosy movie screening on the 1st floor Hall. Spaces will be marked to ensure comfort and crowd control. First come, first serve! Children and families can enjoy a movie with popcorn and drinks. Children love to go to the movie theatre with their friends!
How You Can Help:
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with various activities, including:
- Helping at the Cookie Decoration Station
- Assisting with Ornament Workshops
- Supporting Photo Frame DIY Station
- Helping with PTA food and drinks stalls (maybe some festive baked goods, lots of opinion in the stores now)
- Set up and take down of the event
- Supporting Performances and the Food Drive
- DRESS UP AS SANTA and Holiday characters!!!
Volunteers make this event a memorable experience for everyone, and your support is invaluable in ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Let’s come together as a community to create a magical Winter Festival for our children and families. If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please sign up via the link or contact KJS PTA pta@kjs.edu.hk. Make sure to join the whatsapp group. Link is in the sign up doc. Volunteers will receive free entry.
Please check in at the admission area with the designated volunteers line to get your badge and additional info.
Thank you in advance for your support, and we look forward to celebrating the season with you!
Wacky Wednesday 13 Nov 2024
Thank you to all those families who donated towards this cause, a total of $4,137.20 was raised and will be given to SENsational Foundation for their ongoing work with special needs adult employment.
Have a great weekend ahead everyone!
Best wishes,
The KJS PTA Team.
Tel: 3765-8709 | Email: pta@kjs.edu.hk | Whatsapp: 6211-4154 | Website: www.kjspta.com
Student Success
Thank 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
- Kowloon Junior School, English Schools Foundation and its affiliates shall take no responsibility for any activities, events, and services that are organised by other organisations or individuals and are mentioned in our newsletters.
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