Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Term 2 is well and truly underway. The next few weeks are busy with many trips, activities and events. Please check the calendar and messages from your class teacher for details.

PTA Coffee Morning

Our wonderful PTA will be hosting a coffee morning on Fri 23 January, 8.30 am to talk about technology systems at school - how to navigate the ESP App, Gateway, how to book appointments, and much more. We look forward to seeing new parents and more there! Details are in the PTA section below.

Getting to Know West Island School

We are delighted to continue our Parent Information Workshop Series presentations involving the West Island School Leadership team. Please check this link to find out more and to enrol for our second session which will be held online on Wednesday 4 February from 6.00 to 7.00 pm. This is open to all parents of Year 3-6 students. Please sign up HERE.

Celebration of Music event

We look forward to hosting parents of performers at our Celebration of Music on Tuesday 3 February from 4.30 pm. More than 100 students from our choir, orchestra, rock band and soloists will be showcasing their musical prowess. The live stream link will be shared later for all to view.

Warm regards,
Brenda
顧仁達

Kennedy Sports ECAs are underway!

It was great to begin our Sports clubs this week. Even in the cooler weather our students are having a great start to the day and enjoying the variety of sporting opportunities.

If you would like to register your child it is not too late for the following clubs:

• Racquet Sports (Thursday 3 to 4 pm) Students will play Tennis, Badminton, Pickleball and Table Tennis and may be selected to play in a racquet sports festival in May. This club is open to boys and girls in Year 5 and 6.

• Spirit Leaders Dance and Movement Club (Thursday 3 to 4 pm) Students will be trained by the Hong Kong national cheerleader team coach Diane in the Multi Purpose Room. This club is open to boys and girls in Year 5 and 6.

• Hockey (Tuesday 7 to 8 am) Our Hockey club will train with a Valley Hockey coach and our very own Hong Kong hockey player Mrs Harris. This club is open to boys and girls in Year 4, 5 and 6. We will be training students to play in the HKPSSA Interschool Hockey tournaments in February and March, so please sign up!

Please be aware that each club has specific start and end dates. Please check Gateway for all the relevant details. No reminders will be sent.

Please contact the school if you wish to join these clubs by calling 2579 5600 or emailing at office@kennedy.edu.hk.

Upcoming Fixtures

Good luck to our Boys and Girls Table Tennis Teams playing at Bradbury School today (Thursday 15 Jan) and our girls football team in their friendly match against West Island Year 7 girls tomorrow (Friday 16 Jan).

Sports Days

Sports days this year will be on:

Wednesday, 4 February: Year 3/4 am, Year 1/2 pm

Thursday, 5 February: Year 5/6 am

Each class will need 4 or more parent helpers, please fill in the form below if you are able to help. I will meet with parent helpers on the day of their sports day to explain the simple scoring system.

Sports Day Volunteers Form

New Parent Welcome Session & Q&A Coffee Morning

Calling all new parents—and those who’d like a refresher!

Join us for a relaxed and informative coffee morning designed to help you feel confident navigating the school’s digital tools.

What’s on the agenda:

• An engaging walkthrough of school apps and Gateway.

• A friendly Q&A session to answer your questions.

• Time to connect with other parents over a cup of coffee.

Whether you’re brand new to the school or simply want a refresher, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and feel supported in your child’s learning journey.

Sign up here so we can gauge numbers—we look forward to seeing you!

Year 1 Dress Up Day, Friday, 30 January FAVOURITE OUTFIT

On Friday 30 January, Year 1 is hosting a fun-filled Dress-Up Day! Come along in your favourite outfit — whether it’s a funky hat, a princess dress, a Harry Potter cape, or anything that makes you smile.

To add a little extra magic to the day, we’re asking everyone to bring $20 to support Year 1’s special “cherry-on-top” experience.

Dress to express!

Year 2 Dress Up Day, Friday, 6 February | FAVOURITE BOOK CHARACTER (Rescheduled from Term 1)

On Friday, 6 February, Year 2 have chosen to have a Favourite Book Character Dress-Up Day! We can’t wait to see the creative costumes and watch everyone bring their beloved characters to life. Wizards, dinosaurs, superheroes, princesses – exciting!

We’re suggesting a $20 donation that will go towards a fun experience for the whole year group to enjoy together.

Quiz Night - 6 March 2026

Gather your brightest minds and brush up on your trivia — the PTA is thrilled to host our annual Quiz Night at El Charro! Expect a lively adults-only evening packed with laughter, friendly competition, and questions covering the most delightfully random topics.

Form your teams (6 people max) - Sharpen your general knowledge - Get ready for a night of fun!

More details will be shared in the coming weeks — stay tuned!

Uniform Donation Request

We kindly ask families to donate any unused uniforms in good condition, to the PTA Space. Many parents are looking for pre-loved uniforms for their children, and your contribution will make a big difference.

Donations can be dropped off at the PTA Space. If the Space is closed, please leave them at the Reception. Thank you for supporting our school community!

PTA Space Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am- 3:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am- 11:30 am

1. Bus Service Overview & FAQs

2. Birthday Book ordering

3. Chinese Weekly Learning:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

4. eLibrary platform (For Years 4,5,6)

• Login: Your child’s school email address

• Password: KSbooks1

5. Gateway Log-in

6. Hot Lunch Service & Hot Lunch Order Portal (Order deadline: 24th of each month)

7. Kennedy Today Newspaper

8. Medical Updates

9. Parent Information Workshops 2025/26

10. PYP In Action

11. Inclement Weather Procedures

12. Seesaw Log-in

13. School Calendar 2025/26

14. School Calendar 2026/27 (Draft)

School Uniform Guide & School Uniform Shop