Glenealy School Newsletter
22nd November 2016
Message from Brenda
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Update on the School Fair
The PTA Committee are delighted to announce that, as well as being a great night out, the School Fair was a very successful fundraiser. Through the generosity and hard work of everyone who contributed to this wonderful whole school community event, approximately $150,000 has been raised to benefit the school and all our students. We anticipate using this money to go toward upgrading the year 1 patio and the year 2 and 3 playground areas over the next few years. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the PTA team and all members of the community for helping to make this event such a huge success.
Other events for you to join this term...
Sports day
You will be aware that sports day is our next major event held at the Kowloon Cricket Club on December 2nd and a day not to be missed. Please ensure you reply via the google form here about transport and pick up. Get your house colours ready to wear and we will see you there for an amazing day of exercise and fun.
Christmas Carols - change of date
We have had to change the format and timing of this evening due to the hall still being under renovation and the fact that our new seating won’t arrive until after Christmas. Therefore we’ve decided to move this special event to assembly time and we’d love you to join us. We will have a Christmas carols sing-a-long with the choir in the undercover area on Friday 9th December at 2.15pm. We would like the Children to dress Christmassy that day. Class parties will also take place on this day. More details will follow from class teachers.
Leavers Assembly
We have a few students leaving us at the end of the term. We will farewell them on the last half day of term at our final assembly before the children leave at 12pm. The assembly will take place on Tuesday 13 December at 11.30am - 12pm.
Regards,
Brenda
Dates for the Diary
Friday December 2nd
Glenealy Sports Day
Friday December 9th
Christmas Carols at 2.15pm
Tuesday December 13th
End of Term - school finishes at 12pm
December 14th - 30th
Christmas Holidays - school closed
Monday January 2nd
Public Holiday - school closed
Friday January 20th 2017
Year 3 Fundraiser
Friday March 24th 2017
Year 2 Fundraiser
Friday May 19th 2017
Year 1 Fundraiser
Friday June 9th 2017
Year 4 Fundraiser
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Sports Day
Save the Date! Glenealy Sports Day is locked in the calendar for Friday 2nd December. As usual this fantastically athletic Glenealy tradition will be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club (KCC) from 9:30-1:30. There is a cup on offer for the best dressed support so please come in your child’s house colours! Remember to reply via the form here about collection arrangements for your children.
PTA News
Christmas Wine Orders
Thinking about Christmas? The PTA, with Essential Fine Wines, is offering home delivery on quality Christmas Wines, at a special discount price for Glenealy parents. Click here to view the Order Form. A percentage of sales will be donated back to the PTA, so why not stock up for Christmas and help the school at the same time?
Playground Sale – this Friday, 25th November.
Parents, Helpers – everyone welcome! This Friday afternoon we will be holding a playground sale after school. We have a selection of sunglasses, children’s toys, costume jewellery and ladies’ shoes available at great value prices. Come along and take home a bargain!
Our Kitchenware, book and DVD sale is coming soon – watch the newsletter for details.
Uniform Shop News - Winter Uniform
Stock was delivered late last week and all Winter Uniform Orders submitted by parents have now been filled. Remaining stock is available for purchase in the shop. Thank you to everyone for their patience.
Parents are advised that our winter order was based on quantities ordered via Order Forms. As a result, we are already out of stock of some sizes in winter items. We will not be placing a further order for winter uniform items this school year, as any order placed now is unlikely to arrive before February.
Please click here to see which items are currently available.
As previously advised by Brenda Cook, if Glenealy winter uniform items are not available and you are concerned that your child will be cold at school, it is permitted to wear non-uniform clothing items, preferably in plain, dark colours.
The PTA Uniform Shop is open on Thursday mornings, 8.20 – 8.45 a.m and Monday afternoons, 2.45 – 3.15 p.m.
Useful School Forms
Medical Authorisation Form - required should your child need to take medication whilst at school, on a school trip or camp
French Language
ESF 2016/17 Calendar
Please click here to view the calendar online. We do ask when planning your family holidays that you refer to the holiday periods as indicated on the calendar and try to take your holiday during these times.
Extra Curricular Activities and Camps
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