KENNEDY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1

No. 15, 4 May 2018kennedy school newsletter

THE PRINCIPALMESSAGE FROM

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 Hong Kong”, “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 cricket teams both played with team A being runners up in the Island Schools Cup final. Our Aquathon team won the invitational event at Kellett School Kowloon. Well done to all our teams!

Year 5 have been impressing us with their business presentations this week and I would like to thank the mums and dads for joining in on the presentation panels and sharing their expertise with 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!

Year 6 are busily working on their exhibition and we also had assemblies this week from 1N, 4D and 5W.

Please be reminded that Monday is a school closure CPD day and we will see you back at school on Wednesday, 23rd May.

Please see attached a slight change to the 2018/2019 Kennedy School Calendar. The Hong Kong Government has just confirmed that Monday, 13th May will be a public holiday for Buddha’s birthday therefore the CPD day planned for 1st February will now be a normal school day.

JOHN BREWSTER PRINCIPAL

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:

admissions@kennedy.edu.hk. Just a reminder, the deadline

is: Tuesday 29 May.

STUDENT WITHDRAWALNOTICE

DON’T FORGET

YEAR 6 DATES FOR THE CALENDAR

YEAR 6 EXHIBITION (6PM-8PM)YEAR 6 SHOW (6PM-7.30PM)YEAR 6 GRADUATION (5PM-8.30PM)

30 MAY21 JUNE27 JUNE

2018 DATES FOR MAY & JUNE

KENNEDY CPD DAY (SCHOOL CLOSURE)YEAR 5 MARKET DAY (11AM-12.30PM)Y1 PARENT CONSULTATION WITH CHINESE TEACHERSYEAR 5 CROSSROADS TRIP (9AM-1.45PM)YEAR 1 FAMILIARISATION - FOR CHILDREN JOINING YEAR 1 IN AUGUST 2018YEAR 3 STRUCTURES & SCULPTURES TRIP - 3A, 3RYEAR 1 BAKE SALE - 1B, 1M, 1NGREEN DAY - THEME: WACKY HAIR/WIGYEAR 3 STRUCTURES & SCULPTURES TRIP - 3C, 3WYEAR 3 STRUCTURES & SCULPTURES TRIP - 3SYEAR 1 BAKE SALE - 1T, 1SLAST DAY OF TERM 3 - SCHOOL CLOSES AT 12NOON

21 MAY25 MAY25 MAY31 MAY1 JUNE

5 JUNE6 JUNE8 JUNE8 JUNE12 JUNE13 JUNE29 JUNE

SUNSHINE ACTION

YEAR 6 EXHIBITION PREPARATIONS

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

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

April = General HolidaysWeek 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Mon 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1 8 = ESF 'Half Term' HolidaysTue 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9Wed 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 = Term TimeThur 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4 11Fri 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 = Staff MeetingSat 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23 30 6 13Sun 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 ? = Continuous Professional

Development (All Schools)

= School ClosureKennedy School CPD

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

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

1

16-May-18

KENNEDY SCHOOL CALENDARSCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2018/2019

August September October November December

FINAL

January February March

May June

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); 3 week break at Christmas; and 2 week break at Easter; year end in June.

July August

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

NOTES

KENNEDY SCHOOL 2018/2019 CALENDAR

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KENNEDY SCHOOL MESSAGES

IN TEAM

INFORMATION SESSION WITH KIM BARTHEL - SATURDAY JUNE 16THSNNHK 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 FOUNDATIONThe 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/

OFFICE TEAM

YEAR 6 GRADUATION INVITATION REMINDERA 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 INVITATIONIf you have any questions about the responses on the form regarding remaining funds in your epayment account,

please send an email to office@kennedy.edu.hk

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KENNEDY YEARBOOK 2017/2018

Kennedy School 堅尼地小學19 Sha Wan Drive, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林沙灣徑19號

T 電話 +852 2855 0711 | F 傳真 +852 2817 7471E 電郵 office@kennedy.edu.hk | www.kennedy.edu.hk

Kennedy SchoolYearbook 2017-2018

PREORDERS

STILLOPEN!

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.

Date of Delivery:The Yearbook will be delivered to your child’s classroom at thebeginning of June.

Thank you to those who have ordered so far, and everyone for their support!

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ESF Kennedy School partnered with HandsOn Hong Kong & Sunshine Action to help families in need across HK.

From March 26th to May 4th, we collected bottles of oil and cans of meat. Then on May 5, volunteers from the Kennedy community came together to pack the food bags. On May 12th, these bags were delivered to those in need.

Children got house points for the food items brought in and for volunteering, and there was some fierce house competition.

An amazing cause and a great show of Kennedy community spirit! Thank you for your kindness and congratulations Kennedy community!

DRAGON LION PHOENIX UNICORN KENNEDY GRAND TOTAL

FOOD ITEMS

CANS 1039 676 717 639 3195OIL 669 676 806 715 2866

TOTAL POINTS

1708 1352 1523 1354 6061

VOLUNTEERS

# OFVOLUNTEERS

52 30 67 49 198

VOLUNTEER POINTS

780 450 1005 735 2970

SUMMARY

FOOD+VOLUNTEER

POINTS2488 1802 2528 2089 9031

FINALPOSITION

2ND 4TH 1ST 3RD

Kennedy School & Sunshine ActionFood Donation & Volunteer Scores

SUNSHINEACTION

FOOD DRIVE

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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

YEAR 5MARKET DAY

Date: Friday, May 25th 2018

Time:11am-12.30pm

Venue:Lower School Playground

A specialinvitation to

Year 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6children

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MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM

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!

NO HAT NO PLAY!

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 8Green Day

Theme: Wacky Hair Day

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KENNEDY MUSIC DEPARTMENT

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.

ROLESDwarves

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 DATESMonday May 21, 7pm-9pm

Tuesday May 22 (Public Holiday – Buddha’s Birthday), 11am-4pm Saturday May 26, 11am-4pm

AUDITION VENUEHong 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 DETAILSAuditions 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 BOOKINGTo 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 producer.hongkongplayers@gmail.com and tell us which date &

approximate time you would prefer.

REHEARSAL DATES & PERFORMANCE DATESRehearsals 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 & ENQUIRIESFor detailed information on auditions or directions visit: www.hongkongplayers.com

For enquiries, email producer.hongkongplayers@gmail.com

Seeking TalenTed YoungSTerS To audiTionfor Snow whiTe, ChriSTmaS PanTo 2018

Always wanted to be in a Pantomime? This is your chance if you are aged 9 - 11yrs old.

Good luck!

Message from Mrs GG

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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.

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 Hong Kong Academy.

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

BATTLEOF THEBOOKS2018

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KENNEDY P.E. DEPARTMENT REMINDERS

PE KIT REMINDERSPlease ensure your child is wearing the correct kit on their PE day.

We follow the Education Bureau and ESF Health and Safety Guidelines:

• Girls and boys with long hair must have it tied back

• Watches and jewellery must be removed or covered.

The school cannot be held responsible for these items. Therefore jewellery and watches should be removed and kept at home on days when your child has either PE.

A reminder of the PE timetable is in the table to the right.

PE TIMETABLEMON TUES WED THUR FRI

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

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

10.30-11.00 BREAK

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

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

12.30-13.20 LUNCH

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

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

SWIMMING TIMETABLEMON 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

13.30-14.00 Y6

14.00-14.30 Y6

To be prepared for swimming every child requires: • Kennedy School swimming kit - swimming costume or shorts/jammers.• Swimming cap for ALL children• 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 theyforget their swimming kit. Please ensure children

bring in their kit on the right day!Swimming Prorgramme Timetable 2017/18

SWIMMING KIT REMINDERSThe school Summer Swim Programme has commenced.

Please ensure your child brings the correct kit on their swimming day.

A reminder of the timetable is in the table to the right or you can follow this link.

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DAY ACTIVITY PROVIDER

VARIOUSFOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, GYMNASTICS, KUNG

FU, NETBALL, SCIENCE, WRITING CLASS, JAPANESE CLASS, DANCE, SPANISH

ESF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

VARIOUS SCIENCE ADVENTURES, STORMY CHEFS, MISSION RUNWAY ACTIVE KIDS

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

Click on the following links to view advertisements for after school activities provided by external agencies and ESF Educational Services.

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

ACTIVITES BY EXTERNAL AGENCIES & ADVERTISING

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$670 – $750 per day

www.arkedenonlantau.org info@arkedenonlantau.org

Mui Wo Ferry Pier Drop-off Time: 9:40am (9:50am on Public Holidays)Pick-up Time: 4:40pm (3:50pm Public Holidays)

Central Ferry Pier 6Drop-off Time: 8:45am (8:35am on Public Holidays)

Pick-up Time: 5:20pm (4:50pm Public Holidays)

Our experienced staff will meet your child at the ferry pier and guide them to our farm, a short walk from Mui Wo.

S U M M E RC A M P S

Multi-day

packages and

discounts

available!

Weekdays25 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.

S U M M E RC A M P S

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