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21 April (Term 2, week 1)Dhanara is the Aboriginal word for message stick
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FROM THE CO-HEADS OF SCHOOLDear Parents and Students,
Welcome back to what will certainly be a very busy term. We hope you enjoyed the break from school routine and had some good family time together. Doesn’t the new field look great? We are also pleased to finally be able to make use of the pool. As a non-profit school, all funds generated from operating of AISHK are re-invested for development and enhancements - and because of your ongoing support we received a facelift over the term break. Special thanks go to all families who have donated to the school recently, and in particular, to our Parent Association who are the signature sponsor of the Aquatic Centre and to the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, who provided funds to support our re-turfing of the field.
Term 2 will be a very important term as learning and routines are consolidated. This term holds plenty of hard work and new experiences. This week we look forward to celebrating Anzac Day and all students from Year 2 upwards will be involved with that special ceremony on Friday 23 April on the field at 10:30am. For the first time we also have a group of students travelling to Gallipoli to attend the Dawn Service there on 25 April.
This week we get to ‘show off’ the field, hosting the ACAMIS High School Division One Soccer Tournament, which includes more than 120 visiting students from five international high schools from China. Thank you to those who are hosting and opening your home to visiting students. Please come along and cheer our teams on!
This week the early childhood classes commence their swimming lessons and they have their swimming carnival here at school on 2 June. Then later in the term the secondary classes commence their swimming lessons. The reopening of the Parent Association Aquatic Centre is timely for the summer months and allowing the the School swim team to train. We also welcome Mr Alex Chung, who has joined us as the Aquatic Centre Manager.
Official opening ceremonies for these enhanced venues will take place later in the term.
In May students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy Testing (NAPLAN). We have been informed that the materials should arrive at our school to enable these students to sit these assessments during the week commencing 24 May.
For the primary years the LEAP (Life Education Activity Program) van will be on site for two weeks this term to enable classes from Reception to Year 6 to attend. Teachers’ class programming will complement this activity. The Primary Peer Support program will run every Thursday this term and the Year 6 students, who have now been trained as leaders, will run these very worthwhile sessions.
Towards the end of this term Primary students will hold their “Student Led Conference Day”. On this day students will only come to school for their hour long session. More information will be sent home about this day closer to the date. Mark it in your diary as it is a very important part of the Primary Division’s reporting of student progress to parents. At this session the children will show you evidence of their learning and progress and ‘walk you through’ their portfolio.
We look forward to meeting new families in the coming days and we wish you all a very productive and successful term.
Leonie Drew Principal Primary, Co-Head of School [email protected]
Phil Waugh Principal Secondary, Co-Head of School [email protected]
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Welcome to New Primary StudentsThis week we wish a warm welcome to new students starting in Primary in Term 2: Naomi Lui, Lucy Ridley, Holly Albury, Daniel Bennie, Josephine Lee, George Lipowski, Flynn Taylor, Caellum Cummings, Lucas Head, Mimi Dunlop, Lucy Clarke, Samuel Betts, Zoe Albury, Emma Jackson, Charlotte Bell, Lachlan Cummings, Pia Dunlop, Savannah Alexy, Adam Jackson, Eloise Head, Callum Cassady, Benjamin Jackson, Charlotte Head, Kelsey Thomas, and Rebekah Dangerfield.
Secondary Silver Award Winners
Michael Leung 8 EJoshua Lam 9 H
Welcome to New StaffThis term we are delighted to welcome new staff to the School:
Ms Tremayne Brown, who has returned to the school from maternity leave;• Mrs Lindsay Bennie is teaching secondary English, Drama and French;• Ms Rhona Barr is covering 5R during Mrs Nicki Robertson’s maternity leave;• Mr Alexander Chung is working as the Aquatic Centre Manager; and • Ms Dominique McNeill is working in the Admissions Office.•
School Wide NoticesNew Aquatic Centre ManagerAlex Chung has joined AISHK as the Aquatic Centre Manager. He is a member of the Hong Kong national water polo team, and was part of the Hong Kong national swimming team, holding three Hong Kong swimming records. Alex was a torch bearer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and worked as a swim coach and sports consultant, organising sports programs and events.
Year 7 Painting WorkshopYear 7 Visual Arts students have the opportunity to participate in a painting workshop with visiting Australian artist Steve Dix on Friday 14 May. Students will analyse Steve’s work, be shown different approaches and techniques to painting and then develop their own artwork inspired by Hong Kong. Letters about the workshop have been sent home, and to apply, students must complete and submit the application form by 8:15am next Wednesday 28 April.http://www.sotagallery.com.hk/ag2.1/?mod=gallery&task=gallery_list&gid=0343
About Our FieldOur field is turfed with the newest
synthetic field surface technology, the Astroplay Z65X.
The surface has:
dual IRB Rugby and FIFA 2 Star Certification;
antimicrobial technology;
a low abrasive index;
a grass-like ball response; and
uniform traction in all kinds of weather.
The field is also resistant to UV sunlight, mould, mildew and other
environmental factors.
ACAMIS Soccer TournamentFrom Thursday 22 April to Saturday 24 April, the School will play host to the ACAMIS High School Division One Soccer Tournament. Our soccer team members include:
Boys: Girls: Pierce Lo Melissa Chambers
Clayton Chiu Anna KillingbackBen Chan Kaitlyn ShirleyAnson Chen Lucy O’SullivanBenno Sander Ceri DaviesRaymond Wilson Marisa KoivistoGeorge Yang Isadora QuevedoJerry Poon Stephanie LocandroFred Sanger Cayenne NgLochlan White Adele FosterJackie Chan Olivia BoltonRyan Luk Courtney Cox
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School Wide NoticesCareers Night On evening of Wednesday 9 June, the School will be holding its annual Careers Night. During this evening students have the opportunity to hear from a number of speakers about their career and the possible pathways to different occupations.
Career education enhances a student’s ability to make informed decisions about their study and future work options. These decisions need to be based on a student’s own understanding of their abilities, skills, interests and values and the career options available to them.
The purpose of the evening is therefore to encourage students from the Secondary Division, and particularly students in Years 10, 11 and 12, to develop their awareness of possible future career paths.
Seeking Careers Presenters from the AISHK CommunityThe occupations represented by AISHK community are extensive and our Careers Night is a great opportunity for our students to hear about the wide range of careers they may consider in the future. If you or someone you know is able to volunteer time to speak to students, on the 9 June, about your occupation and/or your career journey our students would greatly appreciate you doing so.
Please inform me of your interest and availability to talk for around 20 minutes sometime between 5:30 and 7:30pm as part of our Careers Night on Wednesday 9 June, by emailing me at [email protected]. In your email please include your name and occupation/s and available time.
Feona Crawford - Careers [email protected]
Secondary Bronze Award WinnersDaniel Archer 7 H Jessica Tsao 8 H Joshua Lam 9 HAlexander Chew 7 J Nadia Echaluce 8 J Jacqui Chiu 9 EJoyce Lui 7 J Emily Archibald 8 H Jessica Archer 9 HEvelyn Chan 7 J Allen Lam 8 J Phoebe Shum 9 JThomas Lau 7 J Michael Leung 8 E Jennie Liu 9 EJonathan Mak 7 W Steffi Lau 8 E Joshua Lam 9 HSamantha Yeung 7 W Janessa Chou 8 H Kristy Ngai 9 JImogen Howe 7 E Sian Pannach 8 H Maureen Leung 10 EHo Yin Mak 7 E Emily Archibald 8 H Tiffany Tsoi 10 HAimee Reed 7 E Rebekkah Brake 8 W Thomas Corder 10 EWilfred Chan 8 E Michael Leung 8 E Melissa Tan 10 JMelanie Kleinschmidt 8 E Claudia Chiu 8 H Grace Keegan 10 WGodfrey Chan 8 E Boyle Kir 8 H Yi Wong 10 HFiely Cheung 8 E Edan Goodall 9 E Myron Stewart 11 BMichael Leung 8 E Fredrick Sanger 9 H Retham Lai 12 HIvan Tan 8 H Jessica Archer 9 H Vanessa Wong 12 J
ANZAC Day Service AssemblyThe School will commemorate ANZAC Day on Friday 23 April this year with a service at 10:30am on the field and at the ANZAC memorial, involving all staff and students from Year 2 to 12. All members of the AISHK community are also invited to attend.
School Wide Notices
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Parent ForumsTUESDAY 27 APRIL 7:30 – 9:30pm
Being iTech Savvy, Social Networking workshopVenue: Room 609 for this hands-on session
Conducted by Jason de Nys and Petra FairweatherA must for parents of children in Years 6 to 10. Find out about the issues of etiquette and safe student behaviour on social networking sites, learn more about Facebook, its privacy options and how to counsel your child on appropriate use and in the event of a bullying situation.
MONDAY 3 MAY 8:30 – 10:30amParent Effectiveness Training information session
Venue: AuditoriumConducted by Katherine Sellery and Claryss Nan
JamiesonThis coffee information session is an introductory talk about The Guidance Approach to Parenting, which is for
parents with children of all ages.
WEDNESDAY 19 MAY 7:30 – 10:00pmParent’s Drug Awareness forum
Venue: AuditoriumConducted by Katherine Woodsfrom the Community
Drug Advisory CouncilHear the experts discuss the current issues about drugs in Hong Kong. Find out about the current trends, laws, how to look for the signs of abuse, your role as a parent, the available community resources, and how to deal with binge drinking. This forum is a must for all primary and
secondary school parents!
For all forums, RSVP to Libby [email protected]
Week 1 Friday 23 April (Anzac Service, 10:30am)Week 3 Friday 7 April (Prep)Week 5 No assemblyWeek 7 Friday 4 June (Year 2)Week 9 Friday 18 June (Year 1)
PRIMARY ASSEMBLIES
Week 2 Friday 30 April (Year 5)Week 4 Friday 14 May (Year 6)Week 6 Friday 28 May (Year 4)Week 8 Friday 11 June (Year 3)
PARENT ASSOCIATION EVENTS
What’s On In Term 2SATURDAY 24 APRIL
Prep Families Treasure HuntTime: 10:30am
Place: Inspiration LakeContact: Brooke Spiller brooke - [email protected]
FRIDAY 30 APRILYear 5 Dim Sum Lunch following Assembly
Time: 12:30pmSave the Date – Details to come
FRIDAY 14 MAYYear 8 Parents Dinner
Time: 8:30pmVenue: Kitchen Restaurant, W Hotel, Elements
Deb Chambers – [email protected] Archibald – [email protected]
THURSDAY 20 MAYYear 5 Drinks and NibblesVenue: Jaspa’s Sai Kung
Save the Date – Details to come
AISHKPA What’s on EntriesPlease forward all details to [email protected] by
Monday afternoon for entry into Wednesday’s newsletter.
STOP PRESSTHE OFFICIAL AquATIC CENTRE OPENING WILL BE ON FRIDAY 28 MAY AT 4:00PM.INvITATIONS WILL BE OuT SOON TO ALL DONORS.
ANZAC Day Cricket Challenge and Spring PicnicThe Australian Association and NZ Society of Hong Kong are organising an ANZAC Day Cricket Challenge and Spring Picnic for this Sunday 25 April 1:00 – 5:00pm at the Hong Kong Police College (18 Ocean Park Rd, Aberdeen – next to Ocean Park).
Cricket teams will be 6-to a-side (pre registration required) and a sausage sizzle and drinks will also be on sale.
Cost is HK$50 for Singles or HK$100 for Families of Australian Association/ NZ Society / Support Australia members or HK$100 Singles/HK$150 Families for non-members.
Everyone must show their HKID for entry into the venue.For more information go to: http://www.ozhongkong.com/
An Invitation
The Support Australia Group invites you to join us on Thursday 10 June
at the Lyric Theatre in Wan Chai.
Exclusive SAG Package includes:Drinks & canapes from 7pm in the Lyric Theatre Atrium Lounge A-Reserve tickets for the show which starts at 8pmMore drinks & canapes
All for $980* per person
For bookings please email [email protected]* Proceeds from the evening will be donated to charity
