Glenealy School Newsletter
7th February 2018
School Closed by the Education Bureau
The previously scheduled CPD Day for Feb 26th has now been re-scheduled for next week.
All after school activities will be cancelled until school resumes.
Parents may contact the service providers directly for further information.
For any queries, you may contact the school office on enquiry@glenealy.edu.hk
Message from Brenda
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students
As you will be aware from the message sent to all parents, all primary schools have been closed by the EDB due to the influenza outbreak in an effort to prevent further cases.
This means that all events and celebrations planned for next week will be postponed.
We intend to re-schedule all of our CNY celebrations for Tuesday 27th February.
We will send further details to you in the next few days.
Continuing to learn at home.
Teachers will be communicating with Year 4-6 students via their e-mails.
They will set a variety of inquiries and tasks so students can continue their learning at home.
Teachers of Year 1-3 students will communicate with parents via e-mail.
It is more difficult to assign independant learning for younger children, however we will aim to set some tasks for this purpose.
Please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher during this time
Some reminders
Mid year reports are available on Gateway. Click here to view previous information about accessing these.
Have you booked your student led conference on Gateway? Click here to view previous information and to find out more about how they run. Please book your time as soon as possible.
School Counsellor - We now have a counsellor working with us one day per week. If you would like further information please click here. If you are interested in accessing this service please contact your child’s teacher, Jennine Harding or one of the senior management team.
Here’s the reading for this week which reinforces our learning and well-being philosophies.
How to Nurture Empathy in Children
ESF/Glenealy Calendar for 2018/19
This is now available in draft form and can be found on the GS App or at the end of this newsletter. Please take note of school term dates when booking holidays.
Kind regards
Brenda
Dates for your Diary
Thursday 8th February
School closed for all students.
All after school activities cancelled.
Monday 26th February
School resumes for all staff and students.
PTA News
PTA NEWS
Lunchtime Student Disco – Thank you for joining us!
We had a fantastic response to the school Discos with nearly all students taking the opportunity to eat pizza and dance! The Year 6 Leaders did a great job coordinating the music and activities. Thanks to our parent volunteers on both days and thanks to everyone for your support, as we raised over $22,600 for future school projects.
School Uniform
The PTA Uniform Shop is open on Thursday mornings from 8.20-8.45 a.m when school is in session.
Parents can buy remaining stocks of old school uniform or try samples of the new school uniform on their child to determine the best fit. If you need an alternative fitting time, please contact Erika on pta@glenealy.net.
Order new uniform online at www.schooluniform.hk and it will be delivered to your home address. Direct sales, exchanges and returns are available at the retail outlet in Lai Chi Kok – directions can be found on the uniform ordering web site.
Glenealy School PTA is committed to the responsible recycling and re-use of old school uniform and we welcome donations of 2nd Hand Uniform at the shop on Thursday mornings.
Message from the Medical Room.
In light of the current school closure to prevent further spread of the influenza virus, here is some information provided from the Centre of Health Protection for your reference.
Thank you
Nurse Sue & Nurse Sue
Anniversary Carnival
Please be sure to join us and don't forget the Early Bird discount for registration before February 26th 2018.
More details can be found on this flyer above.
The book will be published in November 2017. Place your online order now at http://www.esf.edu.hk/50th-book/ for the ESF 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book Jubilee Gift Set!
Enquiries: 50book@esfcentre.edu.hk
Useful School Forms
Medical Authorisation Form - required should your child need to take medication whilst at school, on a school trip or camp
ESF/Glenealy Calendar for 2018/19
Please note that this calendar is now formalised, although until the Government confirms the public holidays it is considered to be a draft. If booking your holidays for the next academic year, please refer closely to this calendar.
Extra Curricular Activities, Term 2
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