Newsletter #19
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Principal’s Words
Important Dates
Around BHS
SEN News
PTA News
ESF News
Other News
Dear Parents,
Despite the unusually cold weather we have experienced this week, which saw an unexpected school closure day for students, we have had a busy week at school. Unfortunately, the Year 3 students had to cancel their trip to Inspiration Lake but had a great time at school experiencing a range of activities to help them understand well-being.
This week we also participated in the Great Kindness Challenge. Children across the school focused on ways in which they could be kind to each other. The acts of kindness varied from children writing letters to each other, deciding to sit next to new friends for lunch, creating a booklet to record kind things that they have done and kind things that have been done to them, researching acts of kindness in the news as well as making sure they smile more and hug their friends and family. Please do let us know about any examples of kindness the children have shown at home.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
IMPORTANT DATES
| FEBRUARY | |
| 2nd | Year 2 Bake Sale |
| 2nd | Year 1 Chinese New Year trip |
| 3rd | Year 2 Chinese New Year trip |
| 4th | Chinese New Year Performance (parents of performers only), 6pm |
| 5th | China Day Activities and Performance |
| 5th | School closes for Chinese New Year, 3pm |
| 15th | School opens, 8.45am |
| 19th | Sports Day |
| 23rd | Year 5 Pizza Lunch |
| 26th | 3rd UOI Reports go live on the Gateway |
| MARCH | |
| 4th | Student Led Conferences (No formal classes on this day)
Further details will be sent after the Chinese New Year Holidays |
Please note that you can view our calendar on the school website.
The cold weather spell is expected to continue next week – please make sure your child comes to school in appropriate clothing during this time and of course, ensure that all items are clearly labeled with their name and class.
Mr Harrison has been busy with recruitment interviews this week but is looking forward to getting back next week, in time for all the wonderful Chinese New Year activities.
Have a good weekend.
Susan Chung
Vice Principal
News from the English Team
Family borrowing
A reminder for those parents who have already applied for a library card that these will be kept in the library. If you have sent in your registration form just come along at the opening times to get started.
| Before school | After school | |
| Monday | 2.45-3.30pm | |
| Tuesday | 8.15- 9.00am | |
| Wednesday | 2.45-3.30pm | |
| Friday | 8.30-9.15am |
For questions and queries contact: Emily Jeves at jevese2@beaconhill.edu.hk
Writing competition
Sarah Brennan is the Hong Kong based author of a popular series of books written about the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Her newest book The Tale of Ming Kee Monkey, with fabulous illustrations by Harry Harrison will be in the shops now. Sarah Brennan has launched an exciting writing competition that all primary school children can enter. Here is what Sarah writes about it…
“Dear friend,
The Year of the Monkey is just around the corner! So if you love monkeys, and writing stories, then now is your big chance to win my Mischievous Monkey Story Competition fo
r primary school students, starting today! This time, I want you to write me a story all about a mischievous Monkey! You also have to include a Chinese setting, a Chinese Emperor, a magic teapot, a big flood and the colour verditer.Hmm…. you’ll have to do a bit of research to find out what that colour is! Entries are welcome from primary school aged students all around the world, so get out those pens and writing pads and start writing! The deadline date is Thursday 24th March. Go to the Clever Competitions page at www.sarahbrennanblog.com right away to find out all the details!”
Our Friday, March 18, 2016 International Food Fair (“IFF”) Grand Raffle Draw HK Lottery License has been approved by the HK Govt Home Affairs Office! This year proceeds from Raffle ticket sales will be pledged towards BHS Playground Improvement. Besides Grand Raffle Draw fabulous prizes, the highest number of tickets sold by lower & upper school classes will enjoy a BHS PTA sponsored class outing!
Two Grand Raffle Ticket booklets will be distributed to each BHS student this week for sales to family & friends in a labelled plastic bag. Please assist your children to ensure that all SOLD & UNSOLD tickets and monies are accounted upon return to BHS PTA office per labelled information as BHS PTA must comply to strict HK Lottery License guidelines and audit.
Reminders:
- Tuesday 2 February 2016 Y2 Bake Sale
- Tuesday 23 February 2016 Y5 Pizza Lunch
- February 2016 Deli Fresh lunch order deadline has lapsed. Please contact DeliFresh directly for order and payment acceptance.
Stay warm,
Rowena Chow
Chair, BHS PTA
Kowloon Learning Campus Update
We have had a very encouraging start to our work “breaking down barriers” between the three ESF schools in Kowloon and developing a new way of working across the KLC. In 2016, we will continue to work on our 7 goals: Developing curriculum continuity, increasing teacher collaboration, improving access and opportunities for inclusion, coordinating student support, increasing use of specialist facilities, developing learning technology solutions, and encouraging lifelong learning.Parents’ opinions are vital to us. We will be holding a parents consultation on Wednesday 16th March 2016, starting at 9am in Beacon Hill School. All parents are welcome to attend and hear a brief report on progress before having the chance to ask questions. We will give more details after the Chinese New year break.
We look forward to seeing you.
Ed Wickins
Executive Principal, Kowloon Learning Campus
Health
Students’ Sickness
Due to the recent very cold weather, there are a few students resting at home (after they sought medical consultation) with signs and symptoms of fever, (bad) cough, runny nose, eye(s) infection, or generally feeling unwell.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reminded us All to maintain good personal and environmental hygiene to protect against Influenza and Other Respiratory illnesses.
- Please take note of the weather forecast and to wear warm clothing appropriately according to the temperature.
Always Keep Hands Clean.
Thank you.
Ms Chen
