Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have so much to look forward to with our upcoming sports days, which are always a major highlight on the school calendar. Our Year 4 students have been entertaining us all week with their talent show; we have been so impressed by their skills, and I know Year 4 parents will love seeing the show tomorrow.

Beyond the classroom, it is a busy weekend for our athletes as well, with basketball and running events happening across ESF over the weekend.

Please also remember that tomorrow is a dress-up day, as is the following Friday. There is certainly a lot going on at the moment over and above all, the fantastic learning happening in school!

Getting to Know West Island School (4 Feb)
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 and also click this LINK from WIS to register for the webinar.

Celebration of Music (3 Feb)

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.

Click on this link for the  live stream.

CNY Carnival Dress-Up Day (9 Feb)

In little over a week, we will be celebrating the Lunar New Year at our upcoming Chinese New Year Carnival. We invite the children to join the festivities in their favourite festive costumes or comfortable casual clothes. Whether it’s a traditional red outfit, a dragon-inspired costume, or simply clothes that make them feel ready for fun, we want to see everyone’s personality shine! Here are the details of the carnival:

• Date: Monday, 9 February

• Dress Code: Festive costumes or Casual wear

• Donation: We suggest a $20 donation to help support our special CNY Carnival activities and create a "cherry-on-top" experience for the children.

ECA Reminders

This is a reminder that students should be collected promptly from the lower playground at dismissal. Once collected, children must leave the school premises directly with their guardian and should not remain in the playground.

Student Highlight

We would like to congratulate Juahn Kim (6C) who participated in and won the Championship at the inaugural Hong Kong Primary Schools Debating Championship (HKPSDC), co hosted by Capstone and Malvern College Hong Kong. He proudly represented Kennedy School and spoke eloquently. Well done Juahn!

West Island School Bazaar

And lastly, our neighbours up the road at West Island School would like to invite our community to their annual Bazaar on Saturday 14 March 2026. Please review the posters below!

Have a restful weekend!

Kind regards,
Brenda
顧仁達

Busy Weekend ahead!

Good luck to our Y5/6 Boys Basketball Team competing in the HKPSSA Island Basketball Tournament on Saturday. It is the first game of the season with matches lined up against ESF Bradbury, Quarry Bay, CIS and GSIS. Many thanks to Coach Jason and Zeng Laoshi who have been busy preparing our students.

On Sunday, we will take a strong team of runners to compete in the HKPSSA Island Cross Country Event at Chinese International School. Girls and boys from Year 3 to Year 6 will be competing in teams of 6 against other international schools across Hong Kong island. Thank you to everyone who helps to train our students in our popular morning running club.

Go Kennedy!

Sports Days next week

We are very much looking forward to seeing many of you at our annual Kennedy Sports Days next week. Parents and care givers are very welcome to attend and watch our students showcase their physical literacy skills. Our Sports Days are always an exciting exhibition of sporting competition and friendly house rivalry. We are very grateful to Mr Harding and the West Island Sports Leaders as well as the Sports Ambassadors and parents for help in ensuring the activities and races run smoothly.

Last year’s overall victors were the Lions. Who will win this year?!

Wednesday 4 February: Year 3 and 4 Sports Day 9.00 am - 11.30 am. Parent scorers please arrive in the stands for a short meeting by 8.45 am.

Wednesday 4 February: Year 1and 2 Sports Day 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm. Parent scorers please arrive in the stands for a short meeting by 12.15 pm.

Thursday, 5 February: Year 5 and 6 Sports Day 9.00 am - 12.20 pm. Parent scorers please arrive in the stands for a short meeting by 8.45 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

Birthday Book

How to make a Birthday Book

Upcycle Project – Mini Play house for Year 1

PTA administrator Georgina led a creative upcycling project that transformed a discarded dolls house into a valuable learning aid for Year 1 classes. Recognizing its potential, she repurposed the play house to support the unit of inquiry “Who We Are.”

After several layers of fresh white paint and thoughtful restoration, the play house has been given a new life. It now serves as an engaging tool for imaginative play and exploration, enriching the Year 1 students’ learning experience while also modeling sustainability and resourcefulness. If you are spring cleaning and have any items you think would benefit school or curriculum learning for any year group, please contact gadams@kennedy.edu.hk to discuss possibilities.

Year 1 Dress-Up Day – Friday, 30 January

Theme: Favourite Outfit

Students are invited to dress in their favourite outfit—whether it’s a funky hat, princess dress, Harry Potter cape, or anything that makes them smile. A $20 donation will help fund Year 1’s special “cherry-on-top” experience.

Year 2 Dress-Up Day – Friday, 6 February

Theme: Favourite Book Character

Year 2 students will bring their favourite characters to life—wizards, dinosaurs, superheroes, princesses, and more! A $20 donation will go towards a fun experience for the whole year group.

QUIZ NIGHT TICKETS SALES AND SIGN UP

Roll up, roll up! Quiz Night (Friday 6 March) sign-ups are now open! Tickets are just $350 per person and includes delicious Mexican food, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, and fantastic entertainment. Teams are made up of 6 people — but don’t worry if you’re joining solo or in a pair, we’ll find a team for you! Don’t miss out — spots are first come first served, as space is limited to only 20 teams!

Sign up LINK

Prize donation request!

Got something fabulous to share? We are collecting donations for Quiz Night! Whether it’s from your company, brand, or even a quirky re-gift, we’d love to add it to the prize pool. It doesn't have to be a big ticket item. The more goodies the merrier. Drop us a line at pta@kennedy.edu.hk.

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 - Please order by the 24th

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)

15. School Uniform Guide & School Uniform Shop