kennedy school newsletter No. 15, 4 May 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents, Only six weeks until the end of the school year with a jam packed schedule ahead for everyone. Can I personally thank the Kennedy School community for supporting our “Hands on ”, “Sunshine Action” Charity Food drive. Firstly, for collecting the amazing number of bottles of oil and tins of meat, secondly for the 150 families who helped out on Saturday, 5th of May to pack the food bags and finally to the families and staff who helped deliver the bags to those in need last Saturday, 12th May. A real community effort. This week we have had Kennedy School teams compete in a number of different events. The Kennedy Battle of the Books team made it to the final of the Hong Kong competition. Our SUNSHINE ACTION cricket teams both played with team A being runners up in the Island Schools Cup final. Our Aquathon team won the YEAR 6 DATES FOR THE CALENDAR invitational event at Kellett School . Well done to all our teams! 30 MAY Year 5 have been impressing us with their business presentations YEAR 6 EXHIBITION (6PM-8PM) 21 JUNE this week and I would like to thank the mums and dads for joining YEAR 6 SHOW (6PM-7.30PM) in on the presentation panels and sharing their expertise with 27 JUNE YEAR 6 GRADUATION (5PM-8.30PM) us. Today one of our school council community representatives shared his family business story with two Year 5 classes. How to produce 500,000 tins of shuttlecocks a month! 2018 DATES FOR MAY & JUNE Year 6 are busily working on their exhibition and we also had assemblies this week from 1N, 4D and 5W. 21 MAY KENNEDY CPD DAY (SCHOOL CLOSURE) 25 MAY YEAR 5 MARKET DAY (11AM-12.30PM) Please be reminded that Monday is a school closure CPD day and 25 MAY Y1 PARENT CONSULTATION WITH CHINESE TEACHERS we will see you back at school on Wednesday, 23rd May. 31 MAY YEAR 5 CROSSROADS TRIP (9AM-1.45PM) 1 JUNE YEAR 1 FAMILIARISATION - FOR CHILDREN JOINING Please see attached a slight change to the 2018/2019 Kennedy YEAR 1 IN AUGUST 2018 School Calendar. The Hong Kong Government has just 5 JUNE YEAR 3 STRUCTURES & SCULPTURES TRIP - 3A, 3R confirmed that Monday, 13th May will be a public holiday for 6 JUNE YEAR 1 BAKE SALE - 1B, 1M, 1N Buddha’s birthday therefore the CPD day planned for 1st 8 JUNE GREEN DAY - THEME: WACKY HAIR/WIG February will now be a normal school day. 8 JUNE YEAR 3 STRUCTURES & SCULPTURES TRIP - 3C, 3W 12 JUNE YEAR 3 STRUCTURES & SCULPTURES TRIP - 3S JOHN BREWSTER 13 JUNE YEAR 1 BAKE SALE - 1T, 1S PRINCIPAL 29 JUNE LAST DAY OF TERM 3 - SCHOOL CLOSES AT 12NOON

DON’T FORGET

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL NOTICE To assist us with class planning for the 2018/19 school year, if you are intending to withdraw your child/children from Kennedy School, please complete the Student Withdrawal Notice and submit to Anne Adams, Admissions Manager: [email protected]. Just a reminder, the deadline is: Tuesday 29 May. YEAR 6 EXHIBITION PREPARATIONS

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1 KENNEDY SCHOOL 2018/2019 CALENDAR

16-May-18 FINAL KENNEDY SCHOOL CALENDAR

SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2018/2019

1. Term 1 2018 (83 days including 1 CPD day)

August September October November December Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Mon 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 Tue 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 Wed 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 Thur 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 Fri 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 Sat 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 Sun 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30

2. Term 2 2019 (64 days including 2 CPD days)

January February March April = General Holidays Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Mon 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1 8 = ESF 'Half Term' Holidays Tue 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 Wed 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 = Term Time Thur 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4 11 Fri 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 = Staff Meeting Sat 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 Sun 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 ? = Continuous Professional Development (All Schools)

= School Closure Kennedy School CPD 3. Term 3 2019 (42 days including 1 CPD day.) = Staff CPD

April May June July August Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mon 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 Tue 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 Wed 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 Thur 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 Fri 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 Sat 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 Sun 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25

TOTAL: 190 SCHOOL DAYS INCLUDING 4 CPD DAYS (see note 2)

NOTES

Calendar constructed to allow: one week mid-term break in Term 1; five day mid-term break in Term 2 (to include Lunar New Year's Eve); 1 3 week break at Christmas; and 2 week break at Easter; year end in June.

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 2 KENNEDY SCHOOL MESSAGES

OFFICE TEAM

YEAR 6 GRADUATION INVITATION REMINDER A reminder to Year 6 Parents to please respond to the Year 6 Graduation Invitation regarding your attendance. The deadline to confirm your attendance is next Monday, May 21. Please fill out the form in the link below. YEAR 6 GRADUATION INVITATION If you have any questions about the responses on the form regarding remaining funds in your epayment account, please send an email to [email protected]

IN TEAM

INFORMATION SESSION WITH KIM BARTHEL - SATURDAY JUNE 16TH SNNHK is hosting an information session with Kim Barthel. Kim Barthel is a mental health occupational therapist OTR, who teaches internationally on specialties such as attachment, trauma, addiction, sensory processing, movement, and learning. She is highly respected by both parent and SEN professional communities and this event will no doubt be a valuable experience for all those who attend. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.snnhk.org/events YAMA FOUNDATION The Yama Foundation works to make yoga, arts and meditation accessible to Hong Kong’s underserved communities, including those with special needs, chronic illness, disabilities, and people who have vulnerability or disadvantage of any kind. They offer free or subsidized classes and programs for students with special educational needs, chronic illness or those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.yamahk.org/

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 3 KENNEDY YEARBOOK 2017/2018

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Kennedy School ORDERS STILL OPEN!

The Yearbook team is excited to show the cover for the 2017/2018 Kennedy Yearbook! The Yearbook will be a fantastic show of photos and children’s works from throughout the year.

Price: $300 per book

How to Order: Please click here for the order form, and then bring cash or cheque to the School Office. We also have order forms in the office. Yearbook 2017-2018 Date of Delivery: The Yearbook will be delivered to your child’s classroom at the beginning of June.

Thank you to those who have ordered so far, and everyone for Kennedy School 堅尼地小學 19 Sha Wan Drive, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林沙灣徑19號 their support! T 電話 +852 2855 0711 | F 傳真 +852 2817 7471 E 電郵 [email protected] | www.kennedy.edu.hk

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 4 SUNSHINE ACTION FOOD DRIVE

Kennedy School & Sunshine Action ESF Kennedy School partnered Food Donation & Volunteer Scores with HandsOn Hong Kong & Sunshine Action to help families KENNEDY in need across HK. DRAGON LION PHOENIX UNICORN GRAND TOTAL From March 26th to May 4th, FOOD ITEMS we collected bottles of oil and cans of meat. Then on May 5, CANS 1039 676 717 639 3195 volunteers from the Kennedy community came together to OIL 669 676 806 715 2866 pack the food bags. On May 12th, these bags were delivered TOTAL 1708 1352 1523 1354 6061 to those in need. POINTS VOLUNTEERS Children got house points for the food items brought in and # OF 52 30 67 49 198 VOLUNTEERS for volunteering, and there was some fierce house competition. VOLUNTEER 780 450 1005 735 2970 POINTS An amazing cause and a great SUMMARY show of Kennedy community spirit! Thank you for your FOOD+ VOLUNTEER 2488 1802 2528 2089 9031 kindness and congratulations POINTS Kennedy community! FINAL 2ND 4TH 1ST 3RD POSITION

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 5 YEAR 5 MARKET DAY

A special invitation to Year 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 children

Date: Friday, May 25th 2018 Time: 11am-12.30pm Venue: Lower School Playground

As part of the ‘Enterprise’ unit of inquiry through the theme ‘How We Organise Ourselves’, the Year 5 children have spent 6 weeks researching, designing, innovating and producing an array of unique and personalised goods to sell at unbelievable prices! Their hard work will culminate in the Year 5 Market Day where the rest of the Kennedy School students are invited to purchase the Year 5 products. This year we have a fine selection of arts & craft, stress balls, keychains, bookmarks, brownies, cookies, popcorn, soaps & candles and much, much more! Prices range from around $10 to $40 and all profits will be donated to our four house charities. Every class will get an opportunity to visit the market so please help prepare your child with some pocket money to spend that day. Please note that the Market Day is open for children only to purchase items. Thank you for your support! THE YEAR 5 TEAM

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 6 MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM

NO HAT NO PLAY! The very hot weather with high humidity, strong sun and high UV index is slowly starting and will only continue to rise for the remainder of the school year. Please make sure that your child applies sunscreen every morning before coming to school and brings a water bottle to refill during his/ her school day. Also please be reminded that Kennedy school has a “NO hat NO play!” rule, therefore please make sure that your child brings a Kennedy school hat to school every day. Hats and Caps (for the older Year levels) can be bought from the school PTA, should your child be in need of a new one. Lets stay safe in the sun! NURSE LABELLED CLOTHING: PE KITS, SWIMMING KITS & HATS We have alot of ‘Nurse’ school uniforms missing and we are needing them returned for use for the future. Please double check your child’s school uniforms including sports shorts, hats and swimming kits at home. All of the clothing will be labelled ‘NURSE’ on the inside tab.

KENNEDY GREEN NEWS

Beans and cabbage have been on the menu in the garden at school. We have been bug detectives looking for all the minibeasts that tell is that our garden is clean, tasty and organic. There was even a slug party!

Reminder! Friday June 8 Green Day Theme: Wacky Hair Day

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 7 KENNEDY MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Message from Mrs GG Always wanted to be in a Pantomime? This is your chance if you are aged 9 - 11yrs old. Good luck!

Seeking Talented Youngsters to audition for Snow White, Christmas Panto 2018

Community theatre troupe, the Hong Kong Players, are holding auditions to find youngsters aged 9-25 who can sing, dance and act to take on roles in our Christmas 2018 panto at the Shouson Theatre in the Arts Centre in December 2018. ROLES Dwarves If you want to audition for a role as a dwarf, you should be aged between 9 and 12 years old, be able to sing, dance and act and love to perform! Ensemble For ensemble you should be aged 11-25. The ensemble is the heart and soul of panto and we are looking for fabulous singers and dancers with boundless enthusiasm and energy. AUDITION DATES Monday May 21, 7pm-9pm Tuesday May 22 (Public Holiday – Buddha’s Birthday), 11am-4pm Saturday May 26, 11am-4pm AUDITION VENUE Hong Kong Players’ Rehearsal Space / Spooky 3 3F On Tat Building (Block D) 3-5 Pat Tat Street San Po Kong (Near Diamond Hill) Kowloon AUDITION DETAILS Auditions will take approximately 30 minutes during which you will be taught a song and a dance, and may be asked to read some lines. AUDITION BOOKING To book your audition slot: Go to www.hongkongplayers.com, fill in the form on the Snow White Auditions page and hit submit; or email the form to [email protected] and tell us which date & approximate time you would prefer. REHEARSAL DATES & PERFORMANCE DATES Rehearsals commence in September 2018 Performance dates are Friday November 29 to Sunday December 9 2018 Peformance venue is Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai QUESTIONS & ENQUIRIES For detailed information on auditions or directions visit: www.hongkongplayers.com For enquiries, email [email protected]

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 8 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2018

The Kennedy School Battle of the Books team competed on Thursday in the finals for the Hong Kong Battle of the Books against Hong Kong International School, International School Foundation, Chinese International, Shatin Junior School and . After 15 rounds of questions, Chinese International School came out on top. Kennedy fought valiantly and worked well together as a team. They collaborated and trusted in each other’s knowledge of the 20 competition books. The Kennedy Team was cheered on by some of the children’s parents. A HUGE thank you to all of the children who participated in the Battle of the Books this year and a special thank you to Susan Misfud for supporting them and prepping them along the way. The Book lists for next year’s primary and secondary competitions are now out if you’re keen to get started early! MR BLUE VICE PRINCIPAL

KENNEDY P.E. DEPARTMENT

The Kennedy School A and B Cricket Teams played in the Island Schools Tournament with all the boys enjoying the opportunity to play for their school. The A Team won all their matches and anded up being runners up in the Cup Final. Great effort boys.

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 9 KENNEDY P.E. DEPARTMENT REMINDERS

PE KIT REMINDERS PE TIMETABLE Please ensure your child is wearing the correct kit on their PE day. MON TUES WED THUR FRI We follow the Education Bureau and ESF Health 9.00-9.45 2J 9.00-9.45 1T 9.00-9.45 5S 9.00-9.45 2A 8.45-9.15 2C and Safety Guidelines: 9.45-10.30 3W 9.15-10.30 1S 9.45-10.30 5W 9.45-10.30 2P 9.15-9.45 2J • Girls and boys with long hair must have it 10.30-11.00 BREAK tied back 11.00-11.45 6RO 11.00-11.45 6M 11.00-11.45 5D 11.00-11.45 2T 11.00-11.45 1B • Watches and jewellery must be removed or covered. 11.45-12.30 6A 11.45-12.30 6P 11.45-12.30 5I 11.45-12.30 2C 11.45-12.30 1N

The school cannot be held responsible for 12.30-13.20 LUNCH these items. Therefore jewellery and watches should be removed and kept at home on days 13.30-14.15 4J 13.30-14.15 4C 13.20-14.05 3A 13.30-14.15 6R 13.20-14.05 1M when your child has either PE. 14.15-15.00 4M 14.15-15.00 4D 14.05-14.50 3C 14.15-15.00 4R 14.15-15.00 5K A reminder of the PE timetable is in the table to the right. SWIMMING TIMETABLE MON TUES WED THUR FRI

8.45-9.15 2A 8.45-9.15 5K 8.45-9.15 1M 8.45-9.15 3S 8.45-9.15 2C

9.15-9.45 2T 9.15-9.45 1B 9.15-9.45 4D 9.15-9.45 3C 9.15-9.45 2J

9.45-10.15 2P 9.45-10.15 1N 9.45-10.15 4J 9.45-10.15 3R 9.45-10.15 4R

10.30-11.15 BREAK

11.15-11.45 1S 11.15-11.45 5D 11.15-11.45 Y6 11.15-11.45 3W 11.15-11.45 4C

11.45-12.15 1T 11.45-12.15 5I 11.45-12.15 Y6 11.45-12.15 3A 11.45-12.15 4M

12.15-12.45 5W 12.15-12.45 Y6 12.15-12.45 5S

12.45-13.20 LUNCH SWIMMING KIT REMINDERS 13.30-14.00 Y6 14.00-14.30 Y6 The school Summer Swim Programme has commenced. To be prepared for swimming every child requires: Please ensure your child brings the correct kit on their swimming day. • Kennedy School swimming kit - swimming costume or shorts/jammers. A reminder of the timetable is in the table to • Swimming cap for ALL children the right or you can follow this link. • Large white t-shirt or swim robe • Waterproof shoes, crocs or sandals for walking to and from the pool. • Large towel, preferably a beach towel. • A strong waterproof bag. Swimming kit, swim caps in House colours and swimming bags are all available from the PTA Office. A rash vest is highly recommended for sun protection but is not compulsory. Swimming goggles are also highly recommended. Please ensure goggles are measured to fit your child prior to their lesson to avoid your child losing pool time.

Children will not be allowed to call home if they forget their swimming kit. Please ensure children bring in their kit on the right day! Swimming Prorgramme Timetable 2017/18

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 10 ACTIVITES BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES & ADVERTISING

Click on the following links to view advertisements for after school activities provided by external agencies and ESF Educational Services. DAY ACTIVITY PROVIDER FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, GYMNASTICS, KUNG VARIOUS FU, NETBALL, SCIENCE, WRITING CLASS, JAPANESE ESF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CLASS, DANCE, SPANISH

SCIENCE ADVENTURES, STORMY CHEFS, MISSION VARIOUS ACTIVE KIDS RUNWAY

MONDAY DRAMA, SPEECH & COMMUNICATION CLASSES STARLIT VOICE

MONDAY CHESS LESSONS HOYINPING CHESS

MONDAY FABRIC FUN FABRIC ART

VARIOUS FOUNDATION’S ORATOR, FILMAKER & NOVELIST FOUNDATION ACADEMY

TUESDAY HINDI ACTIVITY CLASSES DO-DESI - KHEL KAHANI

THURSDAY ART CLASSES BANANA ART

FRIDAY MARTIAL ARTS WORLD ALL STYLES MARTIAL ARTS

Disclaimer Notice: Kennedy School does not endorse or represent the accuracy, truthfulness or reliability of these advertisements placed by outside agencies.

KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 11 www.arkedenonlantau.org [email protected]

Multi-day packages and discounts SUMMERSUMMER available!

CAMPSCAMPS $670 – $750 per day

Weekdays 25 Jun–17 Aug 2018

Outdoor fun for 5–11 year olds, deep in the forest of Lantau!

Ark Eden eco camps are designed to bring out the adventurous, curious and compassionate side of children.

Our varied activities help children to develop their independence and creativity and become responsible, resilient, resourceful and resolute!

Our camps offer challenges and opportunities for youngsters to explore themselves as well as the natural spaces of Lantau Island, while creating lasting friendships.

Our experienced staff will meet your child at the ferry pier and guide them to our farm, a short walk from Mui Wo. Central Ferry Pier 6 Mui Wo Ferry Pier Drop-off Time: 8:45am (8:35am on Public Holidays) Drop-off Time: 9:40am (9:50am on Public Holidays) Pick-up Time: 5:20pm (4:50pm Public Holidays) Pick-up Time: 4:40pm (3:50pm Public Holidays)

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