Important Dates

	FEBRUARY 2026	TIME	FORMAT
6	Whole School Dress Up Day for Year 2 - Favourite Book Character (Rescheduled from Term 1)
9	CNY Carnival	9.00 am to 2.50 pm
13	Last day of school before CNY Break	End 2.50 pm
13	Casual Dress for Chinese New Year
16 to 20	CNY Holidays (16 to 20 Feb)
23	School starts after Chinese New Year Holidays
24	IB Evaluation Information Webinar	6.00 to 7.00 pm
MARCH 2026
26 Mar	Celebration of Learning/3-Way Conference	all day	In school

General

DATE	YEAR 2	TIME
9 Feb	Systems Trip to Kowloon Park - 2T and 2D	11 am to 2.30 pm
11 Feb	Systems Trip to Kowloon Park - 2N and 2I	11 am to 2.30 pm
12 Feb	Systems Trip to Kowloon Park - 2R	11 am to 2.30 pm

General

DATE	YEAR 3	TIME	FORMAT
23 Feb	Gateway registration closes for Parent Consultations with chinese teachers	12 noon
26 Feb	Parent Consultations with Chinese Teachers	8.30 to 3 pm	Online
12 Mar	Year 3 Camp
13 Mar	Year 3 Camp

General

DATE	YEAR 5	TIME	FORMAT
17 Mar	Market Day	11.00 to 12.30 pm	In person
25 Mar	Year 5 Camp Parent Webinar	6.00 to 6.45 pm	Online
14-16 Apr	Year 5 Camp (14-16 April)

General

DATE	YEAR 6	TIME	FORMAT
29 Jan to 23 Feb	Yearbook Pre-order Phase 1- customised version
9 Feb	WIS Science Day - 6P	11.00 am to 1.20 pm
11 Feb	Beijing Trip meeting (For parents who signed up for the Beijing Trip)	6.00 to 7.00 pm	online
24 Mar	Pre Beijing Parents Meeting	5.15 to 6.00 pm	At school

Updates from Brenda

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Oh what a week! So much has happened in 1 week.

Sports Days

Congratulations to the Unicorns for raising the trophy and winning Sports Day! Pulling the whole event together was an amazing effort by our fabulous PE Team - Mr Crompton and Mr Bogaerde. Well done! Please read on for more details in the PE section below.

 

Celebration of Music

Over 100 students came together on Tuesday evening to deliver an amazing musical performance that had everyone clapping along. The choir, orchestra, Chinese orchestra debut, Rock Band and soloists played and sang, serenading everyone in the room. Many thanks to Mr Ron, Mr Tang the instrumental teachers, orchestra staff and our fabulous IT team for a wonderful evening of music and thanks to parents and family members for supporting your children and for attending on the night! If anyone would like to watch the concert, the live stream is still available for viewing: Celebration of Music Live stream

Celebration of Music Photo Album

 

Year 4 Show - Kennedy’s Got Talent

Last Friday, the Year 4s showcased their passions and talents at our very own Kennedy’s Got Talent show. Students collaborated and practiced for weeks - they danced, sang, played music, performed martial arts, gymnastics, skits and magic tricks which had the audience in awe and also in peals of laughter. Many thanks to the teachers and families who helped and supported their efforts! You can watch it here:

Kennedy’s Got Talent Live Stream

Kennedy’s Got Talent Photo Album

 

CNY Carnival Dress-Up Day (9 Feb)

On Monday, we invite the children to join our Chinese New Year festivities in their favourite festive costumes or comfortable casual clothes. We suggest a $20 donation to help support our special CNY Carnival activities and Chinese resources.

 

Red Envelopes For Arts and Craft

As we prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year, we kindly ask for red envelopes for arts and crafts projects. Please drop off any empty envelopes at the school reception by Monday 9 February. This will make our festivities even more special! Many thanks in advance!

 

Friendship Chair

Last Thursday, Mr Scott with the Student Council, Belonging Ambassadors and staff got together for a small dedication ceremony to honour the memory of a past student, Achintya Pandey, who was at Kennedy School from 2009 to 2012. The Pandey family has generously donated the Friendship Chair in his memory, to the school as a space for reflection, comfort, and friendship for current and future generations of Kennedy students. We thank the Pandey family for their generosity.

And lastly, I look forward to seeing many storybook characters at our Year 2 Dress Up Day tomorrow!

Kind regards,
Brenda
顧仁達

Curriculum in Action

So far this year, we have examined examples of the Learner Profile attributes and the Approaches to Learning. For the next few issues, we will investigate the Approaches to Teaching. The Approaches to Teaching are a set of principles, mandated by the IB, based on educational research on how students learn best. In this issue, we will focus on Inquiry.

Please read Issue 9 HERE

The whole catalog of issues is available at the PYP Newsletter Library.

Sports Day Results, Basketball and Cross Country Race

And the winners are…THE UNICORNS!

Overall Sports Day Winners

1st Place: Unicorns 935 Points

2nd Place: Phoenix 898 Points

3rd Place: Dragons 830 Points

4th Place: Lions 829 Points

Year 1 and Year 2 Results

1st Place: Unicorns

2nd Place: Phoenix

2nd Place: Dragons

4th Place: Lions

Year 3 and Year 4 Results

1st Place: Lions

2nd Place: Dragons

3rd Place: Phoenix

4th Place: Unicorns

Year 5 and Year 6 Results

1st Place: Phoenix

2nd Place: Dragons

2nd Place: Unicorns

4th Place: Lions

Special mentions to:

Longest throw: Tristan 5P (Wiffle Ball) 24 metres

Long Jump: Noah 6R 3.68 metres, Annette 6W 3.48 metres

Golf Shot (Nearest the pin): Karen Wu 6P

Sports Days Photo Albums - Year 1&2

Sports Days Photo Albums - Year 3&4

Sports Days Photo Albums - Year 5&6

If parents would like to share any of their sports day photos with the school, please upload them here or send an email with a link to office@kennedy.edu.hk.

What an amazing few days of Sports Day we have had. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this an incredible day for our students. There were so many memorable moments from the team challenges to the individual excellence across the range of activities, we are so proud of the students. Without the collective effort of everyone involved, Sports Days like this would not be possible. From Year 1 to Year 6 the students put on an exciting exhibition of sporting competition and friendly house rivalry. Congratulations Unicorns!

 

Basketball News

On Saturday, 31 January, we brought a team of ten students to compete in the annual basketball competition at the French International School. Kennedy excelled in what is always a challenging event. Our team exhibited impressive teamwork and employed a diverse set of skills throughout each quarter, transforming every game into an exciting and fierce battle.

The sportsmanship and mutual encouragement shown during the afternoon were standout moments, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students' efforts on the court. Each player not only gained valuable insights into the game but also learned more about themselves as athletes, discovering ways to enhance their skills for the future.

A big thank you Zeng Laoshi and Coach Jason for their guidance and support in preparing our students for this event. Well done to everyone involved!

FIS Basketball Photos

 

Cross Country Results

Last Sunday, we took a team of 6 boys and 6 girls to represent Kennedy School at the HKPSSA cross country races at Chinese International School (CIS). Our students ranged from under 8 through to under 11 performed so well in drizzly conditions in the morning through to a sunny afternoon.

Kennedy Copy of 2026 HKPSSA ISLAND CROSS COUNTRY results at CIS

Cross Country Race Photos

Published Author - Lucas Yau

We are thrilled to announce that Lucas Yau of 3H, has published his very own picture book about Bob and his adventures! As both the author and illustrator, Lucas showcased his creativity and storytelling skills, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievement. The book is now available in our library for reading and borrowing. Be sure to check it out—it's a delightful adventure that you won’t want to miss! Congratulations, Lucas! We look forward to seeing more of your fantastic work in the future!

PTA - Dress Up Days, Upcycle Project, Quiz Night, Prize and Uniform Donations

 

Full school Dress-Up Day – Friday, 6 February - Theme planned by Year 2

Theme: Favourite Book Character

All students will bring their favourite characters to life—Harry Potter, Where’s Wally, Wimpy Kid,Thing 1 and 2 and more! A $20 donation will go towards a fun experience for the whole year 2 group.

Year 1 Dress Up Day Results - Favourite Outfit

What a fantastic day it was! The students lit up the school with their creativity and imagination, dressing up in their favourite outfits. We had pirates, soccer players, princesses, superheroes, and even a much-loved purple Pokémon character join the fun.

Thanks to the wonderful support of our families and community, we raised an incredible $9,890. This will go directly towards providing a special art workshop with Katie Flowers!

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed—whether by dressing up, donating, or cheering on the fun. Your enthusiasm and generosity made this a success.

Don’t forget our Upcycle Project

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.

 

QUIZ NIGHT TICKETS SALES AND SIGN UP

Tables are beginning to fill up for our quiz night. (Friday 6 March) sign up now! 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

Forms & Links

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. Inclement Weather Procedures

8. Kennedy Today Newspaper UPDATED

9. Medical Updates

10. Parent Information Workshops 2025/26

11. Parent Brochure on Safeguarding and Child Protection at ESF NEW

12. PYP In Action UPDATED

13. Seesaw Log-in

14. School Calendar 2025/26

15. School Calendar 2026/27 (Draft)

16. School Uniform Guide & School Uniform Shop

17. Snapshot of Learning Websites NEW

      Year 1, Year 2 (unit 1, unit 2), Year 3

      Year 4, Year 5, Year 6