Newsletter- 15/03/24
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Dates for Your Diary
16 March KJS PTA School Fair
21 March Year 1 and Year 2 Fun Field Day
22 March Last Day of Term (school ends at 12:00)
9 April First Day of Term 3
Team Events
Please see below for the following team events that some of our students will be taking part in this term. As always those involved will be notified nearer the time.
16 March HKPSSA Cross Country Festival
20 March HKPSSA Basketball Festival
Principal’s Message
Dear Families,
We have had some exciting events this week with a few more coming up at KJS.
Don’t forget, the PTA Fair is happening tomorrow. It’s going to be a fun-filled day for all! We hope everyone has a fabulous time with their families and friends.
Also tomorrow, our school’s cross country team will be competing over at Discovery College. Good luck to the team! I’m sure they will do us all proud.
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming parents from Year 3 into the school for their exhibition. It was a wonderful display showcasing a wide range of work.
Congratulations to Year 5 for winning the Kowloon in Bloom competition! A huge well done to all year groups for making our school look so vibrant and colourful with your floral creations.
We are looking forward to the last week of term and want to express our gratitude to all families for your continued support.
Have a great weekend
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal
ECA the week before Term Break
Please note that only the following after-school activities will be held as scheduled next week. Other activities have concluded.
- Writing Club (Monday only, NO lesson on Friday)
- Theatre Skill Club
- KJS News Team
- ESF Explore Spanish, Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball
Message from Student Counsellor
Dear KJS Parents,
A warm thank you to all parents who were able to attend the live zoom session on March 13th Parent Talk. Attached is the slide presentation and a copy of the live zoom session available for everyone. This is our first time conducting monthly parent presentations at KJS and now via live zoom. I appreciate your patience and support as we strive to improve the quality of the presentations offered.
Slide Presentation:
https://www.kjs.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Anxiety-and-Stress-in-Children.pdf
Recorded Live Zoom Session:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oAN5nW7UmPIapuQvQovWgx-smJizSt2d/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Ian Ong
Student Counsellor
Kowloon Junior School
ESF-wide Art Exhibition
ESF is going to hold a student art exhibition in late May to early June. Shortlisted art pieces of each school will be displayed in the art exhibition.
Interested students should submit their art piece to their class teacher on or before 19 April.
Exhibition Details:
ESF Art Exhibition 2024
Art Exhibition Period: 29 May – 2 June 2024 (Grand Opening on 28 May, 6pm – by invitation)
Time: 10am – 7pm (29 May – 1 June), 10am – 4pm (2 June)
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Free admission, open to public
Artwork Theme: Faster, Higher, Stronger
The Paris Olympics are almost upon us. Every four years, athletes from every country, from all walks of life and of all faiths and none come together to celebrate the remarkable nature of humanity. The Olympic podium is the highest point in sport, but those three medals do not represent the totality of the spirit that guides the Games, nor do they tell the story of the sacrifice, hard work and dedication of every participant.
This year, our ESF art exhibition is all about humans and their extraordinary power to achieve. Every single day, people in our schools, in our homes and in our communities are doing remarkable things and this is what we seek to celebrate in this show.
This need not just be about the people who have achieved something headline grabbing. It can also be about the people who do things to help us, to make our lives better and to support us in what we do. Who are the change makers? Who goes above and beyond for us? Who, in our lives, is dedicated to being faster, higher and stronger in the service of others? These are the people we seek to shine a light on.
Points to note for submission-
1) We accept drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, pixel art, digital art or photography that is relevant to the art exhibition theme.
2) Parent permission and consent should be granted for the child’s art piece image or video and any information about the art piece, including name, school year and school name, to be shown publicly.
3) The art piece must be the student’s original work without infringing any intellectual property rights
4) Each submission confirms that they consent to the use of the personal data for this art exhibition, such use to be in accordance with ESF’s Personal Data Handling Policy and its related Personal Information Collection Statements (“PICS”). A copy of the PICS can be found on the ESF website (www.esf.edu.hk).
5) All images or videos and other information of art pieces collected may be disclosed to third parties, including external service providers or website developers, for this art exhibition.
ESF Centre reserves the right to remove any sensitive content or art pieces that might potentially violate the law. When submitting art pieces, please be considerate of others and be sensitive to the content depicted.
Shortlisted art pieces will be returned to students after the exhibition.
News from the PTA
Tomorrow is the Big Day!!
🎉 Get Ready for the BIG KJS School Fair! 🎡
📅 Saturday, March 16th | 11am – 4pm
Dear KJS Families,
You’re invited to the BIG KJS School Fair – “KJS Over the Years”! 🎉 Join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, and celebration as we journey through the history and achievements of KJS over its remarkable 120-year existence!
Step Into the Past:
Explore different decades of KJS life with our unique “KJS eras” time machine experience. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that has shaped our school community over the years.
What to Expect:
🏫 5 FLOORS OF FUN: Each floor showcases a different era of KJS life, featuring captivating performances, talent shows, community drumming sessions, games galore, and more!
🎭 KJS Stage: Be dazzled by our school performances, talent shows, and the much-anticipated Time Capsule Ceremony!
🐉 Drake the Dragon Mascot Launch: Join us as we unveil our new school mascot, Drake the Dragon, with special games and activities organized by our School Student Council.
🎪 Marketplace: Explore our bustling market hall, where you’ll discover a wide array of vendors offering toys, arts & crafts, delicious treats, and unique treasures to take home!
How to Participate:
Participation is FREE, but please register on Eventbrite to secure your entry. Reserve your spot here!
Support KJS:
Your generosity helps fund education enhancement projects at KJS. All proceeds from activities and purchases at the fair will directly benefit our students.
Games Tokens and Payments:
Games fees range from $10 to $50 per game, activity fees from $30 to $100, and food & drinks starting from $20. Don’t forget your Octopus Wallet for easy payments!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and share the joy of our wonderful KJS community! 🎉
Sincerely,
KJS PTA & the dedicated parent volunteers
Extra Curricular Activities with KJS Registered Tutors
Interested parents, please contact the organiser directly for sign-up.
Chess Club
Clay Club
Backing Class
ESF Explore – Spring Camp 2024
Spring to life and join ESF Explore for a thrilling adventure! From 25th March to 5th April, we offer a variety of courses and workshops for students of all ages. With morning classes and afternoon workshops, we’ll keep your kids engaged and entertained this Spring. Discover our Spring Camp programmes HERE.
Student Success
Thank you for sharing your child’s achievements with us over the past year.
While individual achievements are undoubtedly significant and provide a source of pride for both the student and their family, sharing every student’s accomplishments on our social media channels is no longer feasible. Our intention is to create an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of their individual accomplishments, feel valued and celebrated.
That being said, we encourage you to share your child’s achievements with their teacher and peers, as well as within your personal social media networks. This way, your child’s accomplishments can be recognized and celebrated by those who know them best.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to navigate the post-pandemic educational landscape. Our school community’s strength lies in our collective efforts to celebrate the diverse talents, achievements, and experiences of all our students.
Disclaimer
- Kowloon Junior School, English Schools Foundation and its affiliates shall take no responsibility for any activities, events, and services that are organised by other organisations or individuals and are mentioned in our newsletters.
- Our newsletters may contain direct marketing materials that are related to students’ daily school activities and the KJS community. Parents who choose not to receive such materials should use their own discretion.
- In accordance with our Personal Data Handling Policy, Kowloon Junior School and English Schools Foundation may place your child’s photos, name, school work, activities and accomplishments in our newsletters or other publications (including but not limited to our websites and social media sites). If you would like to opt out, please email the school office at office@kjs.edu.hk.
