PTA Newsletter
Thursday 24th November 2016
Year 6 - Back from Camp
Year 6 students will be returning to school from their camp tomorrow.
If you will be meeting your child, and he/she will not be on their bus on Friday afternoon - please let me know.
Christmas Carols - Monday 5th December
As the term draws to a close we will be celebrating Christmas with a family evening of Christmas Carols, led by Mrs. G-G and our Senior Choir with a starring performance from our fabulous Junior Choir.
Mark the date in your diary - Monday 5th December, and look out your best Christmas jumpers! There will be a prize for the most "Festive Family"!
Entry for adults will be HK$100 – includes a cup of mulled wine, mince pie and entry into the Christmas hamper lucky draw. Entry for children is free.
Tickets may be bought from the PTA Office.
Christmas Hampers - Donations Sought
We will be having a lucky draw for fun Christmas hampers at the Carol Evening on December 5th, and would like to ask each student to bring in one item to fill the hampers. Each year band will have a theme. The PTA will be collecting your donations until Wednesday 30th November. Please be creative! Here are some suggestions:
YEAR 1 - BAKING - muffin pan/mix, measuring cups/jug, cookie cutters, chocolate chips, sprinkles, apron, cookbook, cake mix, spatula, pot holders, cookie mix, muffin papers/liners, whisk, baking tray, candy/chocolate for baking, frosting, roller, etc
YEAR 2 – CHRISTMAS - decorations, baubles, tinsel, candy cane, star for top of tree, Christmas CD’s, Christmas biscuits, mince pies, Christmas candy/chocolates, mulled wine packets, etc
YEAR 3 – HEALTH & BEAUTY - loofa, sponge, bath gel, lotion, soaps, candle, oils, face mask, nail polish, relaxing music/cd, magazines, book, foot scrub, mani/pedi set/brushes, bubble bath, shampoo and conditioner, hairbrush, spa gift certificate, foot massage certificate, etc
YEAR 4 - SPORTS - tennis balls, golf balls, soccer ball (deflated with pump), water bottle, sport towel, hat, book/DVD/magazine on sports, rugby mouth guard, sport wristband/headband, biking gloves, shin guards, frisbee, cliff/energy bars, visor, golf balls, sport socks, voucher for a course/tuition, etc
YEAR 5 - FAMILY NIGHT - popcorn, movie pass, DVD, games (cards, board games), snacks, candy, puzzle, books, cosy cushions, ‘slanket’
YEAR 6 - GOURMET TREATS - wine, chocolates, truffles, cookies, biscuits, olive oil, olives, wine opener, coffee/tea, chocolate covered fruit, caviar, champagne, port/brandy etc
Operation Smile
Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity that provides free life-changing surgeries for children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.
To find out more about Operation Smile click here.
Raffle tickets from Operation Smile are available in the school office for HK$20 each, and will be available on the night at the Christmas Carol Evening.
All raffle ticket proceeds go directly to Operation Smile.
Click here to see flyer
Speed Stacks - Now in stock
Speed Stacks have arrived and are now in stock in the PTA Office for the remainder of this term only. They would make a great Christmas present.
Cups only
- Black Flame or Zippy Leopard - HK$200
- Pro Series 2 - White - HK$230
Timer & Mat - HK$350
Sets - includes cups, mat, timer and bag
- Black Flame and Zippy Leopard - HK$410
- Pro-Series2 - White - HK$450
Bus - Term 2 fees
For those who have opted to pay school bus fees by term, please note that billing letters for next term have been sent home with students.
Please e-mail me if you have lost the form, or have not received it.
Bus Fees for next term are due by Wednesday 30th November.
Class Parent - 1R
The class parent for 1R, is stepping down from the role at the end of this term.
We are therefore looking for a new class parent for 1R. If you would be interested in taking on this role, please let me know.
Winter Uniform
As the temperature begins to drop, please be reminded that Kennedy School uniform is smart and practical, and required for all students. Please note that non-uniform items e.g. jackets, leggings, long sleeved vests, jogging pants etc may not be worn, and you should only be able to see Kennedy School uniform on a student.
All winter items are now in stock. If you need to order winter uniform you may send in the uniform order together with cash, or cheque made payable to Kennedy School PTA Ltd, with your child to the PTA Office.
Girls Order Form Boys Order Form
The uniform shop also sells good quality second hand uniform.
Dates for your diary
Fri 2/12 - PTA Coffee Morning
Mon 5/12 - Christmas Carols
School closed - dates for this term
Tues 13/12 - KS CPD Day
End of term
Buses leave school shortly after.
Kennedy School PTA Ltd - Contact us
PTA Office Manager
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: 2872-5114