Year 1 Update – Wk 19
Leap Centre On Monday all three year one classes visited the Leap centre in Kwai Chung. All children really enjoyed their session in the leap centre. Please ask your child what they learnt.
Chinese New Year in the shared area We have now changed the shared area a little. The role play area now contains a fruit stall, a Chinese restaurant and some dressing up clothes. The year one and two children are still very interested in making with boxes and old bits of junk. Please continue to save these for us and send them into school. Many thanks!
Information literacy This week Miss Jeves has started working with us again. She will be working with year one students during unit 4. Miss Jeves is currently focusing on our reading comprehension strategy of making connections.
- How plants and animals contribute to life on earth (function)
- Ways in which livings things are all connected (connection)
- How living things grow (change)
Next week we will also begin to plant some seeds and start to record some of our observations.
Chinese New Year Celebrations at BHS
Dear Parents,
The Chinese New Year is fast approaching and we have our activities and celebrations planned in order to recognise this important time of year for many of our students and families.
All Year 1 students will participate in either the afternoon or evening performance. We would like to share our Chinese New Year assembly with parents but due to limited space in the hall, we invite maximum 2 family members per child.
| When they will perform | What they will need to wear | |
| 1P and Half of 1L Fashion Show |
Monday 12th February at 1.30pm | Chinese New Year Clothes (Dresses, Jackets etc.) |
| 1W and half of 1L Fashion Show |
Tuesday 13th February at 6.00pm (Children should arrive at school by 5.45pm) | Chinese New Year Clothes (Dresses, Jackets etc.) |
1L Parents, there will be a sticker in your child’s diary letting you know whether they will be performing on the afternoon of Monday 12th February or the evening of Tuesday 13th February.
Marie Marchand Parent Workshop . There are still space left for the talk by Marie Marchand. We are delighted to welcome back Marie Marchand to present at Beacon Hill School on January 31st from 6-8pm. This year’s focus will be positive behaviour management strategies for parents- Discipline without Shouting. Please see the details and sign up via the gateway https://tg.esf.edu.hk The cost will be $50 per person.
Marie is an excellent speaker- both entertaining and informative and we thoroughly recommend any parents from year 1-6 to come and enjoy her presentation.
Next week we will continue our place value unit. Children will be using numbers that they are comfortable with as well as some more challenging numbers. We will be looking at the ways numbers can be made of groups of tens and units/ones. Children will get the chance to use a range of manipulatives including place value cards and dienes blocks. Children will also be playing many games where they will need to exchange ten unit for a ten. Please continue to support your child to practise counting in 10s, ones, and even 5s.
We have now set new tasks for the children to complete. Please spend some time each week exploring the different activities that we have set for the children. Under the ‘play’ section, children can practise their basic facts by playing games with partners from around the world. It is not intended that the children will do these tasks totally independently so please help your child to become familiar with the layout of Mathletics and how to go about completing the tasks.
Please see a notice from a student in 5C:Hi, my name is Muchan, a Student Councillor for 5C. I am organising a Book Drive to help spread my love of reading. The Sony Corporation will collect books to create mobile libraries in South Africa for schools that do not have enough books. If you have books that are:
Please send them to school. There will be a collection box in the school foyer. Any books you can donate will be spread our love of reading.
Congratulations to the following children:
1L – Sophie Lowe
1P – Rayhan Lalwani
1W – Ally Chen
P.E Selene Yeung
Every little one knows the tune Old MacDonald, but how many of them have actually set foot on a farm? From seasonal strawberry picking to vegetable farming, here are a few fields far from the city where the whole family can get a breath of fresh air and their hands a little dirty. Go on now…before the season is over.
NEW TERRITORIES: Rainbow Organic Strawberry Farm
Pick ruby red strawberries on this farm’s 300,000 sqft of bountiful fields, which can be filled with 200 wannabe farmers daily. The strawberries are HK$80 per pound while they’re in season from December until the end of April. Throughout the year, you can also pick other items including peanuts, choi sum, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and watermelon. Your wee ones will also have a ball at the petting zoo and feast afterwards at the barbecue area.
Rainbow Organic Strawberry Farm, 76 Hok Tau Village, Fan Ling, +852 9302 0258, http://strawberry-farm.com.hk. Strawberry picking season is December – April.
Kam Tin Country Club’s 100,000 sqft of fields grow strawberries from different countries: French strawberries go for HK$70 a pound, meanwhile Korean strawberries are HK$100 per pound. If your kids are still bursting at the seams with energy after working the fields, take them to the children’s playground, bouncy castle or petting farm onsite. For adrenaline-loving families, they can also arrange war games and other sporting activities.
Kam Tin Country Club Hong Kong, Lot 109 Shui Tau, Kam Tin, Yuen Long, +852 5132 5131 or +852 2442 0909, http://www.yl.hk/ktcc/. Strawberry picking season is December – April. Go early to avoid the crowds. No need to make advance reservation. Bring a picnic or plan to BBQ.
This place has it all! From a petting zoo and pony rides to endless fields of pick-your-own-strawberries in the winter and lychees in the summer, your munchkins will be mesmerized! For those who can’t choose what they want to do, or simply want to do everything in sight, the park offers package deals where you can choose a combination of activities for one set price.
Tai Tong Organic Ecopark, 11 Tai Tong Shan Road, Yuen Long, +852 2470 2201, www.yl.hk/taitong
Escaping from the city to Erickson Organic Farm is truly a treat for the whole gang! Not only does the property feature a picturesque lake, but there are also plenty of fruits and veggies to pick for a fun-filled family field trip. What’s more, you can stock up on organic produce including jams, snacks and tea. Plus, there are barbecue pits that make it an ideal spot for parties big and small.
Erickson Organic Farm, 17A, Zone 3, Sung Shan New Village, Yuen Long, New Territories, +852 2352 3710, www.ericksonorganic.com.hk
There’s a lot going on at Flower World Organic Farm, which aims to promote awareness about organic farming in Hong Kong with a focus on farming beautiful organic flowers. It’s a popular place for school visits and various teaching workshops. Another perk is they open the farm for those who want to pick strawberries during the winter, and you can also find a selection of seasonal produce and flowers for sale.
Philip Hilary Flowerworld Farm, PO Box 31 Sze Pai Shek Village, Kam Tin, Yuen Long, New Territories, +852 3126 5155, www.facebook.com/philiphillary.flowerworldfarm
This charming organic farm is jam-packed with seasonal fruits and veggies all year round, so you and your wee ones will be surprised every time you visit. Strap on some suspenders, straw hat and grab a basket because you’ll be able to fill it with everything from lettuce, to ginger, persimmon, tomatoes, water spinach and so much more! They have plots of farmland for monthly rental too – in case one outing has inspired you to make it a regular family pastime.
Kam Sheung Road, Yuen Long, New Territories, +852 9478 7797, www.fruitfulorganicfarm.com
This is a local farm producing a range of organic fruits and veggies that can be delivered to your door. For families wanting an escape from the city, head to the farm to learn more about their organic growing methods. With endless vegetable patches including aubergine, silk gourd, beetroot, spearmint and so much more. They have day tours and plenty of activities for children everyday except Sunday.
Dragontail Farm, 145 Luk Tei Tong, Mui Wo, +852 5422 2844, http://leoying.wixsite.com/dragontail-farm
You guessed it… this farm focuses on bounties of fragrant fresh herbs! There are lots of activities arranged for kids to get them in touch with farming, from planting to caring for the farm animals that live on the property. For crafty kids, they also offer soap-making courses for kids and teens.
Herboland, L.O.T. 287 D.D.4 Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Lamma Island, +852 9094 6206, www.facebook.com/herboland
A short walk away from the ferry pier lies endless organic gardens owned by farming hobbyist and organic food lovers that all live in Discovery Bay. Grandpa’s Garden is run by an elderly couple who sells whatever vegetables, herbs and fruits according to the season and it’s a perfect escape for DB families and visitors, too. You can rent your own plot of land or you can roll up your sleeves and pick what’s available.
Grandpa’s Garden, Nim She Wan, Lantau Island, +852 9137 0640
