Last Week To Do List...

This is the last weekly update for the year.  We have loved working with your children and have seen them grow into wonderful future Yr 5 students.  Have a fabulous holiday and we look forward to your safe return in the new academic year.

Here are a list of things to keep in mind for the last week of school.

1. Portfolios must be returned on Monday 22nd June.
2. Swimming is still on Thursday.
3. Children will beginning to bring home their work.  Please have a shopper bag packed that the kids can use to bring home their school books ect.
4. Take time to view your child's report on the Gateway.
5. Look around your home and send in any Learning Centre or Home Reading books you can find.

 
Finally,
Friday the kids are invited to bring in a game that they can play with their friends in the classroom.  Please do not send in tablets, i-pads or technology based games.

Portfolios

Portfolios will go home on the 18th July.  Please read through them with your child and share in their learning this year.  Portfolios are to be returned Monday 22nd June.

Portfolios are a very important part of our learning at Beacon Hill, please make sure you return your child's portfolio for the new class teacher.

Books...Books....Books

Learning Centre
There is no more borrowing from the learning center from Monday 6th June.  All books need to be returned as soon as possible.

Home Reading
There will be no more home reading from Monday the 15th June.  Books need to be stocked and replenished for the start of the new school year.

Swimming Starts Next Week - 4th June

Please note the following uniform changes for the 4 weeks of swimming.
4M wear PE uniform on Thursday and Friday.
4W only wear PE uniform on Thursdays.
4C wear PE uniform on Tuesday and Thursday.


Swimming reminders

1. Children will need an extra bag to take to the pool.
2. Crocs/slipper/jandels/flip flops are acceptable pool shoes.
3. 4W wear swimmers to school underneath their PE uniform.  4M and 4C bring thier swimmers in their swimming bag.
4. Every child must bring a $5 coin to use the lockers.
5. Please put sunscreen on in the morning and bring a hat.
6. All swimmers must have a swimming cap and goggles.

Swimming

Swimming will begin on the 4th June.  You have now received the letter from Mr Teahan with all relevant information on it.  Please return the forms as soon as possible so that groups can be finalised. If you have any questions or need a new form please contact your class teacher.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Friday 22nd May is a CPD day and the following Monday is a public holiday which means, you get 4 glorious days with your kids.  Enjoy and we will see you on Tuesday the 26th May. 

Remember that the Tuesday the kids come back is the PTA Quiz.

Friday 22nd CPD Day

Next week is a  4 day week, there is no school for the children on Friday the 22nd of May or on Monday 25th May.  Enjoy the 4 day weekend with your kids.

Changes Talk

Dear Year 4 Parents,

As part of our Personal Social Health Education programme, the Year 4s will be having a couple of in class sessions on ‘Living and Growing’.  They will be learning about the changes their bodies will go through during Puberty.

In these sessions they will be shown some educational videos which cover the theme of Changes.

Please contact me at susan.chung@bhs.edu.hk if you would like to borrow the DVD to view at home beforehand.

Yours sincerely,

Susan Chung

Vice Principal

Beacon Hill School

23, Ede Road,

Kowloon Tong

Tel: 2336 5221

Fax: 2338 7895

Last Week of Paperless Unit

How has your child enjoyed the paperless Unit of Inquiry, Digital Media?  Each child is working on a blog, it would be great if you could sit with them and share their experiences of the unit through their blog.
This week is the last week of the unit but we are encouraging the kids to continue adding to their blog.  It is safe as it is controlled through the school's 'Google' system

International Day

Thursday was BHS's International Day.  The children looked fantastic dressed in their traditional and colourful clothing.  With your help we have raised a staggering $29, 645.30 to send to Nepal via UNICEF.
Thank you for your amazing response.

School's Out!

School is closed until the 5th of May! Have a fab 4 days, be safe and we will see you next Tuesday.

Yr 6 Exhibition - Action Week

AS part of the exhibition this year the Year 6's are having an 'action'  week.  As part of this week there will be a charity bake sale on Tuesday 5th May.  Children are encouraged to bring in a maximum of $30 to purchase baked goods.

International Day

Thursday 30th April is International Day.

The children are invited to wear their National Costume on that day.  

Year 4 will be looking at the stained glass windows of Europe.  They will then make and design their own version inspired by such works of art.

Digital Media Unit

Our UOI this term is all about digital media.  What it is, how it is used, how to be safe when using it and our responsibilities when using it.  It is a paperless unit, designed to see both the positives and negatives of using digital media.
The teachers are using the 'Google Classroom' platform to set assignments.  I have added the link to the side menu so you can have a look.  The students have signed in using their Beacon email and password.
There are a few things that we ask when working on this unit.

1. Please read the assignments.  There are some set that are only for the classroom.  These will clearly state not to do them at home.  As we have all the details about when and were the kids are submitting work we will delete anything that has been done at home.  In order to properly assess the kids we need to know we are marking their work.
2. Be mindful that your child may ask you for access to your home computer.  Kids should never be left alone with a computer so have them work in a place that you can easily see what they are doing.

Reminder

School closes at 12.00pm on Friday.  Have a safe and happy Easter break!

Guest Speakers

A big thank you to our 2 guest speakers over the past few weeks; Mrs Kim, Mr Adams and Mr Buckland.  The children were enthused and inspired about the world of architecture and engineering.  We think we have a few budding engineers and architects in the future, or explosive experts! (Ask your child!)

Student Led Conference

If you have not done so already please book your slot for the conferences on the 26th March.  If you are unable to attend on that day please email your class teacher so they can send home the portfolio, extra sessions are not available.

Return of Raffle Tickets

Please know that all raffle tickets, including unsold ones, need to be returned to the PTA office as soon as possible.
Thank you for your participation.