Glenealy School Newsletter
21st March 2018
Message from Brenda
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students,
CIS Community Survey
Last chance to share your feedback with us - please find the link in the email sent to you again on Monday. Thank you to everyone who has participated - we really appreciate it!
IB Leaders Conference
Dave Buckley and myself will be attending the IB world conference in Singapore and will be away from school next Monday and Tuesday. We are looking forward to hearing about the enhanced PYP programme and networking and learning from other IB- PYP School leaders. Phil Sangster will be acting Principal during this time.
School Counsellor
We have a school counsellor working with us two days 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.
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 22nd March
8:15 Year 4 Camp meeting for parents
Friday 23rd March
Glenealy observes Earth Hour
Thursday 29th March
11:15 am Mini GGT Assembly in The Centre
12:00 noon School closes for Easter Break
Monday 16th April
School resumes for Term 3
PTA News
A Thank You Message from Year 2
The Year 2 Class Parents would like to thank everyone for joining their fundraiser last week. Games and baked goods were enjoyed by all, and over $12,500 was raised for future school projects!
School Uniform
The PTA Uniform Shop will be open on Thursday mornings from 8:20 - 8:45 a.m. through to the end of Term 2. If you require 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 website.
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.
Year 6 Exhibitions
Year 6 as part of their action week visited Helping Hands elderly home in Kowloon . They entertained the residents with songs, a dance , a guitar solo , magic tricks, origami and lots of smiles . Congratulations on making a difference in the community Year 6.
There were lots of other great actions that took place last week..........
look out for more details in next week’s newsletter!
MESSAGE FROM THE GREEN TEAM
Dear Glenealy Community,
We would like to remind you that on this Saturday 24th March 2018 it is Earth Hour.
We would like you to support and take action by reducing our carbon footprint. Please help us spread the message by switching off your lights at home at 8.30 pm for one hour this Saturday.
We can make a difference by joining forces to help save our planet.
Here is a link to find out more - Earth hour
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 3
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