2 December
- For this Week
- Thank You to the K1 Team
- EA Interviews on Tuesday
- JCSRS Opening Event
- Safety Procedures
- K1 Admissions - 12 December
- General Tidy Up - 12 December
- Staff Calendar
Good morning! Thank everyone for making the staff social on Friday such a festive evening. It was a lovely way to wrap up a busy week and kick off our Christmas countdown! Your camaraderie and spirit truly made it special.
For this Week
Monday: First Aid Training, K2 ESF EP assessment, Frog + Dolphin visit Teletubbyland 9:15 / 1:30
Tuesday: Lunch Staff Meeting, EA interviews, Explore Pre-K Teachers visit
Wednesday: Panda + Monkey visit Teletubbyland 9:15 / 1:30
Thursday: EA Lunch PD
Thank You to the K1 Team
I want to thank the K1 team for the fantastic shared learning day we hosted last Friday. It was truly a wonderful experience for the families, and I appreciate all the effort that went into making it a success. We received many positive feedback from parents, with many expressing their gratitude for the invitation.
When I thanked Fong Fong and Helen, they shared their thoughts on the day. To paraphrase them, "The planning and activities were 'very good,' it was clear that the teachers and EAs put a lot of thought into everything. We reminded parents to make sure they enjoy all the areas!" This kind of feedback highlights the impact of our collaborative efforts and the dedication you all bring to our community.
EA Interviews on Tuesday
We will be conducting some Educational Assistant (EA) interviews on Tuesday to help backfill our opening. As part of the process, we will be bringing the candidates onto the floor to observe them in action. If anyone is interested in joining the Learning Enhancement Team (LET) and supporting children with diverse needs across all classes, please feel free to come and chat with us.
JCSRS Opening Event
On a different note, I had the pleasure of attending an opening event at JCSRS last week to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of their impressive renovation project. The event included tours of the new learning spaces and the students' heartwarming performance of Mulan. One highlight was the speech from the PTA Chair, who delivered a powerful message about the diverse backgrounds of the parents and how they are united by their shared stories, dreams, and hopes for their children at the school.
Here's a short film that illustrates its impact on students at JCSRS. You might recognise a few familiar faces in it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9OPdI_ye7k
Safety Procedures
Thank you for participating in last week's refresher on safety procedures at school. Your engagement is important in ensuring a safe and effective response during incidents, which helps maintain a calm environment and swiftly addresses student needs.
Please keep in mind the following three key points:
- Immediate Actions: What steps should be taken right away?
- Communication: Who should be notified (class teacher, parents, emergency services)?
- Preventative Measures: What strategies can we implement to prevent similar incidents in the future?
Here are the incident report examples. Your commitment to safety is greatly appreciated!
K1 Admissions - 12 December
The 12 December will be ESF-wide K1 Admissions Day (No school for existing children). We will hold play visits during the day in four classrooms. Please refer to the HSK Playvisit Guidance. We will go over the plans in next week's staff meeting.
We ask all teachers and non-class-based colleagues to help.
Teams:
General Tidy Up - 12 December
Class EAs - we would ask you to help with the end-of-term "tidying-up" process. Open cabinets, tidy items, and return them to their original/ designated place. You will need to work in teams to get through everything. Please refer to the "to-do" list here, many many thanks 🙇
Upcoming Dates
Please check our internal calendar below. We might forget to remind everyone of odd dates. We will continue to add events as soon as they're confirmed.
Here's the full 2024/25 Calendar and DRAFT 2025/26 Calendar.
Thank you!
