Newsletter- 22/11/24
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Dates for Your Diary
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*)
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,
We hope this newsletter finds you well.
We would like to extend thanks to all the parents and students who attended the three-way conferences over the last two days. For those who were unable to attend, we will rearrange appointments in due course. We hope those who participated were impressed by the students and their ability to discuss their learning so articulately.
Next week on Wednesday, Nov 27th, the ESF media team will be in our school to shoot a new virtual tour video for our website. Please ensure that students wear the correct school uniform (PE kits are acceptable if it’s their usual PE day).
This year, we have implemented a more regular assembly program across the academic year. Most classes will have an assembly every two weeks. The aim is to celebrate achievements, focus on the attributes of the learner profile, and allow students to come together to share their work.
Last week marked the first of these assemblies for years 1-3, which included a musical performance, students sharing their work towards creating an art mural, and a discussion on the importance of being reflective.
A reminder that next Friday 29th November is a school closure for students due to the KJS staff professional development day. Please don’t forget that the PTA Winter Fayre takes place on the same evening. We look forward to seeing many of you there and celebrating together!
Have a lovely weekend.
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal
ECA on 29 November (CPD Day)
Please note the after-school ECA arrangement below for 29 Nov:
*Zoom for Y6 will be held
Student Council Message
Dear KJS Community,
We have written this newsletter to talk to you about how to support Catherine’s Puppies. Catherine’s Puppies is a shelter and adoption centre for stray dogs based in Sai Kung. The Student Council visited the adoption centre last week to find out more about their work in helping abandoned dogs across Hong Kong.
From November 25th to December 4th, we want our KJS community to donate long socks that are no longer used and balls that are soft and bouncy (around the size of a tennis ball) so we can make recycled dog toys. Please do not buy new socks or balls because we are trying to be more sustainable!
You can also donate dog toys you don’t use anymore, but they need to be washed if you want to donate them to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria to dogs.
We are also collecting donations, as we want to help Catherine vaccinate every puppy that is given to her and this costs over $2000 per dog. This can add up to thousands of dollars every month!
You can help by donating a minimum of $20 on Wednesday, 4th of December which will be our Dress Casual Day where students can dress up as their favourite animal!
Finally, we also have a festive art competition to celebrate the wonderful work of Catherine’s Puppies! The competition is open to ALL students at KJS and starts on Monday, 25th November and closes on Wednesday, 4th December. The collection box for entries will be located in the ground floor School Office.
Rules of the Competition:
- Create a DOG inspired piece of FESTIVE art!
- You can draw, colour, paint, create on an app – Be creative
- Your entry should be A3 or A4 size (landscape of portrait)
- The artwork should be the work of the child who is entering!
- The name and class of the child entering should be clearly visible on the back of their artwork
The winning entry will be used by Catherine’s Puppies on their social media pages over the festive season. It will also be featured on the front page of The KJS Times on Friday, 6th December where the winner will be announced!
We really appreciate your support in taking action for a worthy cause.
Kind regards,
Remy, Tanya and Bitz from the 2024-2025 Student Council
Library News
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 4 and 5 Library Monitors have officially begun their duties in the library! The Year 4 Library Monitors have been actively helping with library lunchtime play, overseeing different areas, assisting students in finding books they wish to read, ensuring the safety of all students, and monitoring behavior.
Meanwhile, our Year 5 Library Monitors are also making a positive impact by organizing the library during snack time, conducting shelf walking with one group, and reading stories to Year 3 and 4 students during library lunchtime play.
Thank you for your continued support as we encourage our students to take on these responsibilities. It’s truly inspiring to see their growth and enthusiasm!
Best regards,
Macy Lau
News from the PTA
Hello KJS Community,
Only one more week to go for the most fun event of the term (maybe even more than the Spooky Boogie Ball?)!
Winter Festival is on NOV 29! Tickets are on sale now. Don’t wait till the last moment, we need to plan accordingly!!!
There will be snow ❄️ at the ground and Santa will come for a visit!
Come and enjoy the holiday food hall… hot chocolate, smores, mince pies and food vendors serving up wintery delights, popcorn and a holiday sweet shoppe!!!
Didn’t get your Pacific Place Christmas tickets this year? Don’t worry! Come to our own KJS winter village where you can have a professional photo taken with an instant print out, and it comes with a free photo frame!
Decorate holiday cookies, make your own ornaments, face painting, send letters to Santa and enjoy Student Council games!
Performances by KJS music groups and Dance for Joy!
Dance and party under snowfall!!! Our very own snow at KJS.
Food drive to share the holiday spirit!!! Boxes to start collecting these goods will be set up outside the PTA Office from Monday 25 November. Please ensure they are vegetarian (no meat, egg or fish products) Please contribute and bring along vegetarian non-perishable/canned food to support the charity we will be supporting: FeedHK (FeedHK.org) Let’s spread the holiday spirit by giving back!
Please sign up here or contact KJS PTA pta@kjs.edu.hk. If you do volunteer, make sure to join the WhatsApp group. The link is in the sign up doc. Volunteers will receive free entry with a coupon code. This form will be closed down on Wednesday 27 November at 10:00 am for processing , so get your entries in quickly!
As always, please contact the PTA Office if you have any queries.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
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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