Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Book Week

The children will be involved in a lot of fun activities during Book Week which will take place next week. Many year groups have already had authors come and speak to them to inspire them to be creative writers and avid readers. We have decided to postpone the ‘dress-up’ day for Book Week until Term 3 as we have so many other things on around this time and we are conscious not to overload everyone. We will keep you updated on a new date.

General Health and Self-Care

It will be no surprise to you that since the removal of masks, we have seen an increase in cold-like symptoms among staff and students. It will take us time to build our immunity back up and when we move from this changeable weather, we will likely see a decline in these symptoms.

One aspect we are noticing is that some children are forgetting to use hygienic practices to take care of themselves. To help stop the spread of germs, please remind and show your child how to:

• Cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze and then throw used tissues in the rubbish bin. If they don't have a tissue, they should cough or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands.

• Wipe their nose, discard the tissue and wash their hands afterwards.

• Wash their hands thoroughly before eating and after going to the bathroom.

Many thanks for your help with this.

Information Webinars and Open Day

Later this month, we will be hosting 2 information webinars and an in-person Open Day for prospective families. If you have friends or family interested in learning more about Kennedy School, please invite them to join us.

Celebration of Learning and Three-Way Conferences on March 24

The children can wear comfortable clothing for the 3-way conferences. They are not required to wear their school uniform.

Important timings for the day:

• The school will be open from 8.10 am to begin at 8.15 am.

• All classrooms and learning areas around the school will close at 4 pm.

Don’t forget it’s Dress Green day tomorrow. Please see the PTA section for more details.

If you would like to contact any members of the leadership team, you will find us in the playground or you can locate our emails on the ESF APP. You can email me at bcook@kennedy.edu.hk.

Kind regards,

Brenda

顧仁達

Principal

Yearband Led Dress Up Day

Don’t forget - TOMORROW - Year 3 have decided that the whole school should come to school wearing green. The aim is to use what you may have at home already - green top, green shorts/skirts, green wigs, green hats.

We will collect voluntary donations of $20. Students may hand their donation in as they arrive at school that day.

Year 3 are saving up to use the funds raised to subsidise an exciting Robotics Art / Science workshop.  Thank you for your support in advance!

PTA Wellness Talks

Kennedy Community Cares - Webinars for Parents & Staff

Last night we were delighted to hear from Brenda Cook and Dr Scarlett Mattoli on the topic “The Anxiety of Anxiety - in light of the recent removal of the mask mandate.”

For those who were unable to make the webinar, please contact Fiona at pta@kennedy.edu.hk for a recording of the webinar.

We have two additional support webinars which will take place after the Easter holidays.

• 20 April, Thursday, 6 to 7 pm: Social Skills led by Carrie Spaeth-Raine, Speech Therapist, SPOT Therapy.

• 4 May, Thursday, 6 to 7 pm: Self Regulation & Emotions - led by Brownyn Timson, Speech Therapist, SPOT Therapy.

Sign up will follow next week.

PTA AGM - Reminder

A reminder that the PTA hold their Annual General Meeting on 28th March, Tuesday at 5 pm. Every family automatically becomes members of the PTA and you are all cordially invited to attend this important meeting.

Registration to attend here.

Draft ESF School Calendar 2023-34- Updated 8 March 2023

Kennedy School Health Guidelines - When to keep your child at home

Chinese learning links this week:

Year 1 Weekly Learning Notice

Year 2 Weekly Learning Notice

Year 3 Weekly Learning Notice

Year 4 Weekly Learning Notice

Year 5 Weekly Learning Notice

Year 6 Weekly Learning Notice