PTA Newsletter
Friday 16th August
Diary Dates
Aug 14: Term 1 starts
Aug 29: Meet the Teacher Night (for new parents)
Sept 20: Quiz Night
Oct 7 - Oct 11: Half Term
Nov 1: PTA Halloween BBQ
Dec 13: Last day of Term 1
Photo Albums
Parents New to Kennedy School
Parents with children who are new to Kennedy School this year are invited to a "Welcome to Kennedy" drinks and nibbles evening hosted by our PTA.
This is a chance to meet other parents in a friendly and informal setting.
When : Thursday, 29th August, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where : Kennedy School Hall
*Please note this event is for parents only - please indicate your attendance here
Grab a Team - ITS QUIZ NIGHT!
We are starting the year off with a fun social evening for adults - the Quiz and Curry Night!
Put the date in your diaries and start getting your teams together!
- Date: Friday 20th September
- Team size: 8
A booking form will be in next week's newsletter
Class Parents
Are you interested in becoming a Class Parent?
A Class Parent is the liaison between the class teacher, the PTA and the parents of the students in class. They play an integral role in enriching the school experience for everyone and the time and effort involved in this role is greatly appreciated by the children, teachers and other parents.
If you are thinking you'd like to volunteer to be class parent for the coming school year but have questions, please do contact us with your name and your child's name/class.
We really look forward to hearing from you!
School Calendar
All families will receive a complimentary copy of the school calendar. This will be delivered to students within the next 2 weeks.
If you do not receive your family's calendar in this time, please contact the PTA to confirm that your PTA Membership fees (see below) are up to date.
PTA Membership 2019/20
PTA Membership fees for the 2019/20 academic year are now due. All families are members of the PTA of the school which their child/ren attend.
Membership is per family and payable annually. The PTA membership fee is again unchanged at HK$475 per family. If you have not yet joined the PTA please send a completed form together with your payment of HK$475 by cash, or cheque made payable to Kennedy School PTA Ltd.
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is open every morning from 8:30am - 10.30am.
Payment is by cash, or cheque made payable to Kennedy School PTA Ltd (please note no credit cards).
The shop will operating from the 4th Floor Office for the first 2 weeks of term. It will then close for 2 mornings next week (Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd Aug) while we move in to our brand new space - situated opposite the Lower Playground bathrooms (near to its previous location).
Bus users
All bus users have received confirmation of their place on the bus, plus a copy of the 2019/20 schedule. Please ensure that the adult who is meeting your child in the afternoon is clear on the pick-up point and time before your child’s first day at school.
A friendly reminder of the following:
Morning bus
The buses are not permitted to wait longer than their scheduled pick up times, after which they will depart. It is up to you to get to your bus on time. Please refresh yourself with these times and ensure you are waiting 5 mins prior.
Afternoon bus
It is essential to email (pta@kennedy.edu.hk) if your child will not be taking their regular bus home after school.
Notification needs to be received before 2pm on the day if your child:
- will not be travelling on the bus in the afternoon
- is not on the bus in the morning, but will travel on the bus that afternoon
- after school activity is cancelled, or your child no longer attends it
- is allowed off the bus in the afternoon without being met by an adult
(If your child is old enough now to proceed from the school bus drop-off point in the afternoon without being met by an adult please send your written consent by letter or e-mail. Otherwise your child will be returned to school, and a charge will be made).
Contact us
PTA Office Manager
Buses & Uniform
Mrs. Vicki Rummun
PTA Events & Fundraising
UNIFORM SHOP open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 10:30am
Email: pta@kennedy.edu.hk
Website: kennedy.edu.hk
Location: Kennedy School, Sha Wan Drive, 19, Hong Kong
Phone: 2579-5699