Dear Year 6 parents,

I have been working with two Year 6 students, helping them gather some data linked to their exhibition. We do not have enough responses from our KJS year 6 parent community yet.

Please, could you take 5 minutes to complete these two surveys? 

Survey #1

Survey #2

Both of them are connected with gender stereotypes, and the links should be working now. 

We'd be grateful if we could get more responses before Friday. 

Many thanks!

Mrs. Doucette

Dear Parent,

If your child would like to submit an artwork for the ESF Art Exhibition, please be reminded to submit it to their class teacher before school ends on 6 May, 2025 (Tuesday). Only shortlisted art pieces will be displayed in the exhibition. 

Artwork Theme: Generations

Children born from January 1, 2025 are members of the new ‘Generation Beta.’ They will inherit a world vastly different from that which we occupy.

However, while each generation brings change, advancements and a new outlook, they are also building on that which has gone before them. The story of humanity has many chapters - and this is what we are looking to highlight this year.

Generations will be a celebration of people. It can be the people we live with now who are so important to us and how we live. Or it can be the people who have gone before us and have done so much to shape our lives and the world around us.

We can also look ahead to the people who will form our new Generation Beta. Who will they be? What will their world look like? What changes will they bring?

This is an exhibition for us and about us. Generations.

Points to note for submission

1) We welcome submissions of drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures, pixel art, digital art, and photography that align with the theme of the art exhibition.

2) Parent permission and consent should be granted for the student’s artwork image or video and any information about the artwork, including name, school year and school name, to be shown publicly.

3) The artwork must be the student’s original work without infringing any intellectual property rights.

4) Each submission confirms that they consent to the use of the personal data for this art exhibition, such use to be in accordance with ESF's Personal Data Handling Policy and its related Personal Information Collection Statements (“PICS”). A copy of the PICS can be found on the ESF website (https://www.esf.edu.hk/).

5)  All images or videos and other information of artworks collected may be disclosed to third parties, including external service providers or website developers, for this art exhibition.

6) If a submission does not meet the requirements outlined above, ESF will contact the school for a resubmission prior to the artwork's display in the exhibition. The ESF Centre reserves the right to remove any sensitive content or artwork that may violate the law. Please be considerate of others and mindful of the content depicted in your submissions.

ESF Art Exhibition 2025

 Art Exhibition Period: 19- 22 June 2025 (Grand Opening on 18 June - by invitation)

Time: 10am – 7pm (Daily), 10am - 4pm (22 June)

Venue:  Exhibition Hall, 1/F, Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall (5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong)

Fee: Free admission, open to public

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Year 6 families,

Two of our Year 6 students are working hard on their exhibition research, and your input would make a huge difference. If you could spare a few moments to complete their surveys, your opinions would be invaluable to their learning.

 Survey Link

Survey #1: https://forms.gle/eMxRTfUSth6MLvfFA

Survey #2: https://forms.gle/4dc4H1L2VWvapK5Z8 

Thank you so much for your support—it means a lot to them (and to me!).

With gratitude,
Mrs. Doucette

Dear KJS Families,

At Kowloon Junior School, student conferences are one of the ways that we report students’ progress, achievements and next steps in learning to parents. The purpose of the Student Conferences is to empower students to be actively responsible for the ownership of their learning and to promote reflection whilst enabling them to communicate their learning and celebrate progress and achievement with their parents.

Students are responsible for leading the conference, and also take responsibility for their learning by sharing the process with their parents. This involves students demonstrating their understanding through a variety of different learning situations.

The conference involves the students discussing and reflecting upon examples of their learning that they have previously chosen to share with their parents. These examples have been previously selected with guidance and support from the teacher. The students identify strengths and areas for improvement, a process which enables parents to gain a clear insight into the kind of learning their child is doing and offers an opportunity for you to discuss it with your child. 

Student Led conferences overview:

• All conferences and sessions will be held in person on 08/05 (3:15 -6:00 p.m.) and 09/05 (all day, 8:30 - 3:00, no school for Year 1-5 students except when they are attending their conference)

• The Gateway will be used for sign-up from 5 pm on Monday 28th April for those families who have multiple children in school (sibling priority) and for Year 3 parents (due to Chinese sign up)

• All other parents can sign up from 5pm on Tuesday 29th April to 12nn on Wednesday 7th May

• You will book a 45 minute slot in your child's classroom which will allow you to engage in a variety of learning experiences with your child. This 45 minutes will also include a 10 minute meeting with the class teacher and your child (a 3 way conference)

• The Chinese team will be meeting with Year 3 children and their families. This will need to be booked. 

• The Expressive Arts team will provide opportunities for students to lead their parents through experiences connected to the music and drama curriculum.  Students will also have an opportunity to engage with their Seesaw reflections on Music and Drama with their parents during this time.

• The PE team will facilitate opportunities for children in Year 3-5 to share, discuss and demonstrate their learning in PE. Years 1 and 2 had this opportunity previously. 

• There is no booking required for Expressive Arts or PE. You can visit before or after your visit to the classroom.

Kind regards,

The KJS Leadership Team

Dear parents,

From April 25th - May 4th all ESF schools will participate in a Hong Kong wide City Nature Challenge.  We need as many people as possible to participate in this initiative to help identify the vast biodiversity we have in Hong Kong.  All you need to do is download the "inaturalist" app on your device, create a login and then join our ESF Kowloon Junior School project.

The following slides will give you further information.  

INFO SLIDES

There is also a link on Slide 4 which will take you to the ESF City Nature Challenge website that will tell you everything you need to know about joining the initiative.

Thank you for your support and I hope this can be an enjoyable family effort to get outside and start noticing the natural beauty we have here in Hong Kong.

Kind regards,

Ms. Gillian Hadley

The KJS PE department welcomes all children to get involved with sports and would like to inform you of the opportunities for students this term.

Our sports clubs are always very popular. To ensure we provide opportunities for all children we may split some of our clubs into separate cohorts. You will be informed of your cohort when registration is complete. With this in mind please ensure you are aware of your start dates and your child is able to fully commit to their chosen lunchtime and/or after school activities.

Please note - For all activities students should wear PE kit including appropriate footwear. Additional requirements will be outlined below.

KJS CRICKET

*Registration will open from 4pm, Monday 22nd April until 4pm, Friday 25th April.

KJS NETBALL

*Due to space this club will be limited to 30 students

*Registration will open from 4pm, Monday 22nd April until 4pm, Friday 25th April.

AQUATHON

* For those children who are interested in Aquathon (swim & run), they must be competent swimmers; able to comfortably swim at least 400 metres freestyle. If you are interested, please email Mr. Riddell directly.

KJS BASKETBALL

*Due to space this club will be limited to 30 students

*Registration will open from 4pm, Tuesday 22nd April until 4pm, Friday 25th April.

KJS FOOTBALL

*Registration will open from 4pm, Tuesday 22nd April until 4pm, Friday 25th April.

Registration will be randomised and is NOT on a first come first served basis. Randomization will be done after we close the registration and until then, all students who registered will be placed on a waiting list.

Kowloon Junior School sports clubs are designed to be inclusive and we welcome all levels of ability. There may be additional opportunities throughout the year for selected students to represent the school at Hong Kong primary schools tournaments and events. Further details can be found on the Gateway prior to registration. 

We are looking forward to another great term of sports at KJS.

KJS P.E. Department

Dear Year 1 and Year 2 Parents,

RE: Appointment Slip for School Dental Care Service (SDCS) 2024/2025 (Year  1 and 2 only)

The Appointment Slip for the SDCS by the Department of Health has been sent out to the enroled students today. Please kindly check your child's school bag tonight.

Please read the Appointment Letter carefully. 

The appointment date and time are allocated by the School Dental Care Service Clinic, with the earliest allocated appointment date on 16th May 2025. For any questions or rescheduling, please contact 2760 5232 or 2928 6116.

Please be reminded to bring the appointment slip, your child's own identity documents (e.g. HKID Card, HK Birth Certificate, Re-entry Permit, Document of Identity for Visa Purpose), toothbrush and SDCS Student Handbook when attending the appointment. Kindly refer to the Slip for details.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Registration for non-sport ECAs is now open on Gateway and will close on Wednesday, 9 April at 12pm. 

Each club has a different capacity and students will be placed on a waiting list once the club has reached its limit. Registration will be randomised and is NOT on a first come first served basis. An email notification will be sent out by the end of next week to confirm your registration.

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear Year 6 Parents and Guardians

Student-led Conferences, April 2025 - special arrangements for Year 6 

I am writing to let you know about a slightly different approach that we take for the Term 3 Student-led Conferences for Year 6 students. This includes letting you know that the Year 6 Student-led Conferences will take place on a different date to the rest of the school.

You will be aware that the Year 6 students are just beginning their PYP Exhibition inquiry - a very special experience for all PYP students and an opportunity to celebrate who they have become as learners and inquirers as they near the end of their time in Primary school. 

The Term 3 Student-led conferences for Year 6 are incorporated into the Exhibition process, as an opportunity for students to lead their parents through a ‘work-in-progress’ conference. Students will share their chosen area of inquiry for the Exhibition, their prior knowledge, their questions plans for further research and inquiry, and any initial ideas for taking action that they might be considering. This is also an opportunity for students to reflect on their strengths as an independent learner and areas that they might wish to develop further across all areas of the curriculum. 

The event will also be an opportunity for parents to hear more about the Exhibition from the Year 6 teachers.

The Year 6 conferences will take place on Thursday 24th April from 1:15 to 2:30pm for all Year 6 parents. 

We hope that all students have the opportunity to share this occasion with a parent and strongly encourage you to support this event if possible.

Please complete the sign-up form here to confirm your attendance at the Year 6 student-led conference.

Please note: for students in Year 1-5, the Term 3 student-led conferences will take place after school on Thursday 8th May, and all day on Friday 9th May. On 9th May, there will be no regular school for any KJS students, including Year 6 students. However, as Year 6 students will not be involved in the conferences on that day, this presents an opportunity for them to undertake Exhibition-related field trips and action-taking, individually or in small groups, accompanied by parents or by Year 6 teachers. In addition, asynchronous learning activities related to the Exhibition may be allocated to Year 6 students to complete at home on this day. 

Save the Date! In addition to the Student-led Conferences, the final Exhibition Showcase will take place on Thursday 29th May. Exact details will be communicated shortly, but please mark this very special and important event on your calendars.

Warm regards

Andy Eastwood, Vice Principal

Year 6 Teachers

Dear parents,

We would like to remind you that, as mentioned in the newsletter on Friday, there will be no extra-curricular activities this week since it is the final week before the term break, except for the Gardening Club.

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear KJS Community,

Over the past few weeks, the students of The KJS Times have been working tirelessly to bring you this latest edition. Our primary focus has been on enhancing student engagement and effectively reaching our target audience.

We invite you to take some time to sit back with your children and enjoy this edition, which features exclusive interviews with Mr. MacGregor, Mr. Fay, and Ms. Greer, the CEO of ESF. 

Additionally, you'll find a wealth of stories, games, and arts and crafts for everyone to enjoy. 

As always, happy reading!

Kind regards,

The KJS Times News Team 

Dear parents,

Thank you to those who attended our 3-Year Strategic Plan presentation. For those who attended, and for those who were unable to attend, the strategic plan recording and slides can be found on our website.

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear parents,

Good morning. The campers had a great night’s sleep last night and are all doing well. They’ve had their breakfast and heading off for their activities this morning. We will update you when they’re on their way back to school.

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear parents,

The children have arrived safely at camp and settled in well, they'll be having lunch shortly before heading off for their afternoon activities- photos to follow!

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear parents,

The campers have had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed their activities. They were all safely back at camp and enjoyed their dinner.

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear parents,

We would like to share some photos from the camp. Please see the attachments.

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to formally invite you to our Fun Field Day event hosted by the KJS PE department.  Fun Field Day is different from our Athletics Day, rather than watching the students perform, this is an opportunity for you to spend time actively engaging with your child and to gain a deeper understanding of their learning experiences in PE. It is very much a day where parents will be taking part! We hope to see as many parents as possible on the field with our students. Please see below for details of the day;

What: Lower School Fun Field Day

Who: Year 1 9:30am -11:30am, Year 2 11:00am -1:00pm

*Y1 and Y2 snacks on the field from 11:00am-11:30am

When: Tuesday, April 1st 

Where: Perth Street Sports Ground

Why: An opportunity for parents to join our learning community. To see first hand how their children move, play and interact in PE. Parents will engage with their child in a fun, playful environment; an opportunity for students to celebrate their growth and development and to highlight the value of PE at KJS.

Parent Expectations;

• Please make your way directly to the venue.

• Please be prepared to participate in the games and activities with your child.

• Please remain with your child and their class within the designated activity areas.

• At 11:00am our Y1 activities will end and we invite parents to stay for an extra 30 minutes where you can relax and have a picnic style snack with your child.

*We encourage you to bring a suitable mat/blanket and healthy snacks to enjoy with your child. Please help us ensure that no litter is left on the field.

If you cannot attend our Fun Field day, please be assured that this will still be an enjoyable day of activity for all students.

Kind regards,

The KJS PE team

Dear Parents,

A HUGE thank you to all of you who supported the raffle sales and the PTA Carnival event last Saturday 22 March 2025, where the winning tickets were drawn.

The full list of the winning numbers is attached to this message. 

If you are holding a winning ticket, please bring the original ticket along to the PTA Office (open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on weekdays) to collect your prize.

This list will also be published in the Sing Tao and The Standard newspapers on Friday 28 March 2025. 

Thank you,

The KJS PTA Team.

Dear Parents,

I hope all is well. We've had a few questions related to our school calendar so felt it necessary to clarify a few points. 

As indicated in the KJS calendar populated at the end of the last school year, May 2nd is our KJS PD Day. Please take reference to the calendar sent via our splat message and also posted on our KJS website, as the one on the ESF website shows only an overall ESF main calendar, but schools have the flexibility to allocate our own PD days. You may also refer to the “Dates for your Diary” in our weekly newsletter for the key dates in each term.

Thank you for your attention.

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Year One Families,

I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to inform you about an important adjustment to our school calendar.

On Friday, 30th May, we will be hosting a transition day for incoming Year One pupils for the 2025/26 academic year. As a result, your child will not need to attend school on this day.

This decision allows our Year One teachers to fully focus on welcoming new students, provide comprehensive tours of the school and its facilities, and ensure a smooth transition for incoming pupils. We believe this approach will greatly benefit our new students as they begin their educational journey at KJS. This aligns with similar practices in some ESF kindergartens,  you may recall your own children's experience of this last year.

To ensure continued learning, our Year One teachers will provide engaging activities for your children to complete at home. These activities will complement their ongoing curriculum and support their educational progress.

As always if you have any questions please do feel free to reach out.
 

Kind Regards,

Mr. Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Parents,

The CHP Mop-up Campaign for Year 1 MMRV/ MMR immunisation has been completed today.

After the CHP School Immunisation Team checked the immunisation records, only eleven Year 1 students required the MMRV/MMR vaccine and had taken it today. Most students have fulfilled the requirement of the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme and do not need the vaccine.

An individual email will be sent to parents today if your child had the vaccine.

As the immunisation record is an important document, please kindly check your child's bag for it tonight. 

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

 
Reminder: Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella/ Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR/ MMRV) for Year 1 students on 13th March 2025

Please kindly be reminded the CHP school immunisation team will visit KJS to administer the MMRV/MMR to eligible Year 1 students tomorrow morning, i.e. 13th March 2025 (Thur).

Students are suggested to wear short sleeves PE uniforms with a jacket if the weather is cold. Water bottles should be brought to school for better hydration throughout the day after injection.

The immunisation records will be returned to your child on the day or the next day.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear KJS Families,

We are excited to invite you to an important presentation of Kowloon Junior School's 3-Year Strategic Plan. This plan outlines our vision, goals, and strategies for continuing to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students.

We understand that our parent community has busy schedules, so we are offering two convenient options to attend this presentation:

Face-to-Face Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, 25th March
Time: 8:30am
Location: School Hall

Virtual Meeting via Zoom:
Date: Tuesday, 25th March
Time: 5:15pm
Link to follow

Both sessions will last approximately 25 minutes and will cover the same content. This is a valuable opportunity for you to gain insight into the future direction of our school

We encourage you to attend one of these sessions to stay informed about our school's future and to be an active part of your child's educational experience at KJS.

To help us plan accordingly, please register here if you intend to join the session.

Kind Regards,
Gavin MacGregor
Principal

Dear Parents,

To ensure the safety of our students, please kindly take note of the updated guidelines below for early pick-up.

Students may only leave the school premises with parental authorization (either by phone call or by email detailing the reasons for early dismissal), or with permission from the school nurse. No student is allowed to leave the campus without informing their class teacher.
 
For planned early pick-ups, parents must notify both the school office and the class teacher at least 24 hours in advance, specifying the pick-up time. For unplanned early pick-ups, please call the school office as soon as possible. This advance notice helps us prepare your child and minimize classroom disruption.

All students being collected early must be signed out by a parent or authorized caregiver at the school office. The office staff will have notified the security guard to grant you access to the school premises
 
If a student is unwell and needs to go home, our school nurse will reach out to the parents directly. Communication regarding illness should not be initiated by the student.

Our school office can be reached at 3765 8700 or office@kjs.edu.hk.

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear KJS families,

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for this morning’s presentation on fostering healthy technology habits at home. We understand the value of the insights and parenting strategies shared, which is why we decided to record the session. We believe these messages are important for a wider audience and hope the recording will be a helpful resource for those who couldn’t attend.

We know that managing children’s technology use is an ongoing challenge for many families, and we recognize the critical role of establishing healthy habits, particularly for our younger ESF children. Your efforts in this area are both seen and appreciated.

If there’s a specific area where you need support or if you have ideas for future parent education sessions on navigating technology in the virtual world, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help and would love to hear your thoughts.

Warm Regards,

Dawn and Ciarian 

KJS Child Protection Officers

 Developing Healthy Tech Habits in the Home.mp4

Medication request for Year 4 Camp 2024/2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In preparation for the Year 4 overnight camp from 25 to 26 March 2025, please complete the attached Medication Authorisation Form (MAF) for any medications that must be taken during the hours of the camp. As per ESF policy I would urge you to only request essential prescribed medications be given.

We will ask that the medications with the MAF must be submitted to the Medical Room on or before 20th March 2025 (Thursday) for registration. Please keep all the required medications in a well-labelled ziplock bag with the completed MAF, clear instructions and all the components necessary to administer.

For those students who already keep medication at school for use in emergencies, please complete the MAF again so that a clear copy can be kept in the camp folders with the teachers. I will organise for the medication to be given to the teachers responsible.

As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or you would like to discuss further.

Best wishes,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 37658781 / Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

The HPV (Girls only), MMRV/ MMR and HBV immunisations for Year 6 students have been completed today. All consented girls had the HPV today.

After checking all the immunisation records, the CHP team has found that most students' MMRV/MMR and HBV immunisations are up-to-date. As a result, most students would not need to have the immunisation today.

As we need extra time to check the immunisation record, it will be returned to you next Monday. Please check and read the immunisation record carefully when you receive it on Monday. If your child did not have the vaccine today, they may have completed the requirement of the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme, or you will find a referral letter attached to their Immunisation Record for your further action.

Please find the attached for the Advices to Parents for HPV and MMRV for your reference. 

Feel free to contact us for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

 
Reminder:  Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine for Year 6 School Girls; 

Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella/ Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR/ MMRV) and Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV) for Year 6 students on 28th February 2025

Please kindly be reminded the CHP immunisation team will visit KJS to administer the above vaccines to eligible Year 6 students tomorrow, i.e.  28th February 2025 (Fri).

Students are suggested to wear short sleeves PE uniforms with a jacket if the weather is cold. Water bottles should be brought to school for better hydration throughout the day after injection.

The immunisation records will be returned to your child on the day or latest next Monday.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
 

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Dear Parents,

ESF values opportunities to engage with parents on issues impacting the ESF experience. Typically, these issues are resolved informally with the class teacher, Vice Principal or Principal. However, when matters remain unresolved and escalate to formal complaints, ESF aims to address them effectively and gain insights for continuous improvement. To this end, ESF has developed a Complaints Management System (CMS). The CMS features an online Complaint Form that parents can use to lodge formal complaints. This system is part of the updated ESF Complaints Policy accessible via the ESF App.

Regards,

Mr. Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear KJS Community,

Mark your calendars for March 22, 2025 11AM- 4PM! Our much-anticipated KJS Carnival is just around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate with everyone. This will be the biggest Fair in KJS history!

FREE ENTRY for All KJS Families & Friends!

That’s right—admission to the Fair is completely FREE for all KJS families and their friends! However Registration is needed for safety and security reasons. All attendees need to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

NEW this year – The All-Inclusive Game Passport! 
For the first time ever, we’re offering a hassle-free, all-inclusive Game Passport that lets kids enjoy endless games and activities for one flat price—just $250!

Why get a Game Passport?
-Unlimited access to carnival games and fun activities
-No need to carry cash for each game—one price covers it all! No paper tokens to help our planet!
-Kids can freely explore and enjoy every game & challenge at the fair! 

Game Passport Details:

✔ For kids aged 4 to 16 (Children under 4 play free!)

✔ Adults enjoy free entry – bring the whole family!

Our Inclusive Game Passport INCLUDES

• Three GIANT Inflatables: Bounce your heart out! Bungee Run, Happy Farm obstacles and slides, giant bowling...And MORE!!!

• Carnival Games: Test your skills and collect prizes with your game passport.

• Games stalls Provided by Our Wonderful Sponsors

• Student Council Games: Fun challenges led by our talented students!

• Find Drake the Dragon 

• Yoga sessions at the Secret garden

• Performances at the Main stage:

  • KJS Idols: A showcase of our student talents, SIGN UP HERE

  • KJS Choir

  • KJS Drama Club

  • KJS Music Clubs

• Games booths by Our Wonderful KJS Staff and Volunteers: Join the fun and support our amazing team! Gardening, Mindfulness area, Treasure hunt, Chinese games…and much more carnival games! Come find your teachers and EAs.

​​Early Bird Special - Get Your Game Passports Now! :

•  $200 per All inclusive game passport – offer valid until March 10, 2025!

• After March 10, 2025  and at the door, it will be $250

Secure yours today and let the kids enjoy a full day of unlimited fun!

Registration & Passport Purchase Link

What else to Expect:

• Pre-Love Book Sale organized by Year 5: Find your next favourite read at a great price! Recycle, reuse, give books a second life.

• Marketplace: Explore unique offerings from local vendors and NGO stalls! Face painting, Keychain making, slime shop, DUDES, stationary shop, sweets shop, Pokemon cards, face painting, LOG ON…and much more

• Our famous Food Hall: Treat your taste buds with a variety of tasty options! Yifang Boba tea, Cupcakes, Lemonades and punches, City Super stall, Coffee shop, Bengal Bros, Haidilao Chinese, Little Mario’s Pizza and XTC Gelato, Korean food, Filipino food, Indian Food, Chinese Food,  Japanese snacks, Smoothie Bike, Popcorn….

• Workshops  

Don’t Miss Out!

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fun with family and friends while supporting our school community. Get your GAME PASSPORT and REGISTER ENTRY early to ensure you make the most of this exciting event!

Let’s make this Carnival unforgettable!

Sincerely,
The KJS Carnival Committee

Dear Year 3 Parents,

RE: Appointment Slip for School Dental Care Service (SDCS) 2024/2025 (Year  3 only)

The Appointment Slips for the School Dental Care Service (SDCS) by the Department of Health has been sent out to all the enrolled students today. Please kindly check your child's school bag tonight.

Please read the Appointment Letter carefully. 

The appointment date and time are allocated by the School Dental Care Service Clinic, with the earliest allocated appointment date on 3rd March 2025. For any questions or rescheduling, please contact 2760 5232 or 2928 6116.

Please be reminded to bring the appointment slip, your child's own identity documents (e.g. HKID Card, HK Birth Certificate, Re-entry Permit, Document of Identity for Visa Purpose), toothbrush and SDCS Student Handbook when attending the appointment. Kindly refer to the Slip for details.

Best regards,
Carmen Chan
School Health Professional
Kowloon Junior School
Tel: 3765 8781
Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Year 1 Parents,

This is to inform you that there is one reported case of Scarlet Fever in Year 1 today, i.e. 24th February 2025. 

As Scarlet Fever is a communicable disease, we would like you to read the following information provided by the Centre for Health Protection, in order to prevent your child from becoming infected.

Causative agent

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. It mostly affects children.

Clinical features

It usually starts with a fever and sore throat. Headache, vomiting and abdominal pain may also occur. The tongue may have a distinctive "strawberry"-like (red and bumpy) appearance. A "sandpaper" texture-like rash would commonly begin on the first or second day of illness over the upper trunk and neck, which spreads to the limbs. The rash is usually more prominent in armpits, elbows and groin areas. It usually subsides after one week and is followed by skin peeling over fingertips, toes and groin areas.

Scarlet fever is sometimes complicated with middle ear infection, throat abscess, chest infection, meningitis, bone or joint problems, damage to kidneys, liver and heart, and rarely toxic shock syndrome.

Mode of transmission

The bacteria are present in the mouth, throat and nose of the infected person. They are transmitted through either respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected respiratory secretions.

Incubation period

The incubation period is usually 1 to 3 days.

Management

Scarlet fever can be effectively treated with antibiotics. If symptoms of scarlet fever develop, consult the doctor promptly and take antibiotics according to doctor’s advice. Symptoms may be relieved by parallel use of fever-lowering drugs, more rest and replenishment of fluids.

Prevention

There is no vaccine available against scarlet fever. Members of public are advised to reduce their chance of getting infection by adopting the following measures:

• Perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes; after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing.

• Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with a disposable paper towel or hand dryer. If hand washing facilities are not available, or when hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70 to 80% alcohol-based handrub is an effective alternative.

• Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly.

• Avoid sharing personal items e.g. eating utensils and towels.

• When having respiratory symptoms, wear a surgical mask, refrain from work or attending class at school, avoid going to crowded places and seek medical advice promptly.

• Children suffering from scarlet fever should refrain from attending school or child care setting until fever has subsided and they have been treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with 1:99 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 99 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes, and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Use absorbent disposable towels to wipe away obvious contaminants such as respiratory secretions, and then disinfect the surface and neighbouring areas with 1:49 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 49 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surfaces, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Maintain good indoor ventilation. Avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places; high-risk individuals may consider putting on surgical masks while in such places.

The concerned area in our school has been disinfected.

Should you have any queries in regard to this email, please contact nurse@kjs.edu.hk.

Best regards,
Carmen Chan
School Health Professional
Kowloon Junior School
Tel: 3765 8781

Dear KJS Parents,

Last week, as you know, we launched our fabulous new website. As part of the transition from the old site, we have removed outdated information to better align with our current procedures.

To save you time searching for updates across various sections of the website, I thought it would be helpful to summarize the key changes for you below. Most of these updates should be familiar to you, as our goal was to ensure that the website accurately reflects our current practices.

Morning Arrival:

• Students can arrive from 8:00 am and should remain in the lower ground floor playground until 8:15 am.
   

•  From 8:15-8:25 am, students may choose to go to their classrooms or stay in the playground.

End of Day:
 

 We have a slightly staggered dismissal for students who walk home. This is to avoid crowding in the walkers pick up area.

• Year 1 and 2: 2:45 pm

• Year 3 and 4: 2:50 pm

• Year 5 and 6: 2:55 pm

All Bus students and those attending School ECAs will be dismissed at 2:45 pm to allow for registration. 

Snack and Lunchtime:

• We encourage the use of reusable or recyclable containers.

• Pack lunches should also aim to be as healthy as possible.

• Students should take responsibility for cleaning up after themselves.

• We aim for screen-free eating times.

• We encourage the use of reusable or recyclable containers.

Uniform Expectations:

•  Students should wear the main items of KJS school uniform.

•  Footwear should be appropriate for the day's activities.

•  Small, safe personalizations (e.g., colored hair ribbons) are acceptable.

•  Hats are strongly encouraged during hot weather warnings.

Bringing Items from Home:

• Phones and smartwatches are allowed but must remain in school bags during the day.

• We do not allow outside food, candy, or sweets to be shared, this is to promote our approach to healthy living.

• KJS is a nut-free school.

• Small toys or trading cards are permitted but should not disrupt learning.

 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind Regards

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Year 1 Parents, 

Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella (MMRV) for Year 1 students

The School Immunisation Team (SIT) from the Department of Health will visit our school on 13th March 2025 (Thur) to administer MMRV vaccine to eligible Year 1 students. Information on these vaccines issued by the Centre for Health Protection will be sent home with your child today. 

Please read it carefully and return the completed form along with the original immunisation record to the school by 27th February 2025 (Thur).  If you do not consent, you will need to complete the Refusal Form and return the form to us.

Children born after 1 Jul 2018 should have received MMRV at 18 months old in Maternal and Child Health Centres. If your child has been having the immunisation according to the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme, they should complete the requirement and do not need to join this mop-up campaign.The MMRV are for students who have never received/ have not completed the doses.

 * If you are unsure if this immunsation is required but you are happy for it to go ahead, my advice is to consent and send your immunisation book in. The CHP team will check all records before administering and will only give them if needed. *

If you have any questions about the vaccines, please contact the SIT at 2615 8585 or 2615 8563 during their office hours.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our children’s lives, offering both opportunities and challenges. Are you looking for guidance on how to foster healthy technology habits at home? Do you want to learn how to communicate effectively with your kids about their online activities and create clear agreements for its use?

We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar designed to help you navigate these important topics. The webinar will be facilitated by Jason Prohaska, who is the Educational Technologies Lead across ESF. 

This session will provide practical strategies to:

• Start and maintain healthy technology habits in your home.

• Communicate clearly with your children about their online activities.

• Create family agreements for technology use that work for everyone.

Whether you’re just starting to set boundaries or looking to refine your approach, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to support your family in building a balanced and positive relationship with technology.

Date: Thursday, March 6th
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Online (Link will be provided upon registration)

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with other parents navigating similar challenges. Together, we can create a safer and healthier digital environment for our children.

Register now to secure your spot! 

Sign up via the gateway before March 4th at 3:00 pm.

Let’s work together to empower our kids to use technology responsibly and mindfully. We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Dawn and Ciarian

Dear KJS Families,

We hope this message finds you well! At KJS, we are committed to supporting our students and families in navigating the ever-evolving world of technology. As part of this effort, we are gathering valuable insights from our school community about technology use at home. Your perspective is essential in helping us better understand how we can support healthy and balanced technology habits for our students.

We kindly invite you to complete a brief survey about your family’s experiences with technology. The survey will help us:

• Gain a clearer picture of how technology is used in our students’ lives outside of school.

• Identify areas where we can provide additional resources or guidance.

• Strengthen our partnership with families to promote safe and responsible technology use.

• Help inform an upcoming webinar facilitated by Jason Prohaska, who is the lead of technology across ESF 

The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete, and your responses will remain completely anonymous. Your input will directly inform our efforts to create a supportive and informed school community.

Please complete the survey by March 4th:
Survey Link

We truly value your time and feedback. 

Warm regards,
Ciarian and Dawn
Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents and Students,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new school website! This redesigned site offers a modern look and provides easy access for everyone to learn more about our amazing school and the vibrant learning community we foster.

As part of the ESF family, we are proud to share that all 22 ESF schools now utilise a unified website design. This emphasizes the strength and uniqueness of the ESF network, connecting us all while showcasing the individual character of each school.

Navigating our new site is simple and intuitive. For our current parents and students, we have created dedicated pages to easily access internal school information. Simply click the "Students & Parents" button located in the top right corner of the homepage for quick access to the resources you need.

We encourage you to explore our new website at https://kjs.esf.edu.hk
and discover all it has to offer. Take some time to browse the pages and familiarize yourself with the new layout.

We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts on the new site. Please feel free to share your comments and suggestions with us on this form.

We are confident that this new website will be a valuable resource for our entire community. We look forward to you experiencing it!

Sincerely,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear parents,

We are sharing the zoom link with you for our presentation from Asia Pacific Adventure regarding the upcoming camp. 

Date:Thursday 6th February

Time: 16:00-16:30

Location: Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/4497452097?omn=95742908639

We would encourage as many of you as possible to attend 'live'. However, we realise that this is not possible for all and will record the session and share it with other key information on Friday.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

The Year 4 Team

Dear KJS families,

Please be reminded that school will finish at 12pm tomorrow (Friday, 24 January) and there will be no extracurricular activities.

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear Year 6 Parents, 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine for Year 6 School Girls; 

Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella/ Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR/ MMRV) and Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV) for Year 6 students

The School Immunisation Team (SIT) from the Department of Health will visit our school on 28th Feb 2025 (Fri) to administer HPV (Second dose for Girls only), MMR/MMRV and HBV vaccines to eligible Year 6 students. Information on these vaccines issued by the Centre for Health Protection will be sent home with your child today. 

Please note that the MMR/MMRV and HBV are for students who have never received/have not completed the doses. If your child has been having the immunisation according to the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme, they should complete the requirement and do not need the catch up dose this time.

Please read it carefully and return the completed "Consent Form" or "Refusal Form" along with the original immunisation record to the school by 10th February 2025 (Mon).

 * If you are unsure if this immunsation is required but you are happy for it to go ahead, my advice is to consent and send your immunisation book in. The CHP team will check all records before administering and will only give if needed. *

If you have any questions about the vaccines, please contact the SIT at 2615 8585 or 2615 8563 during their office hours.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

You may log onto Gateway for a list of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) available for your child to sign up.

Registration will open on Friday, 17 January at 9am and close on Tuesday, 21 January at 9am.

Each club has different capacity and students will be placed on a waiting list once the club has reached its limit. Registration will be randomised and NOT on a first come first served basis. An email notification will be sent out by the end of next week to confirm your registration.

Parents and caregivers are required to arrange pickups after all ECAs. If needed, please liaise with the bus companies directly. A Google form will be sent out to all parents upon confirmation to gather information on the going home arrangements of the students. 
 

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear parents,

As per CHP’s Press Releases on the 8th January 2025, CHP urges the public to be vigilant in preventing acute gastroenteritis AGE (See Link). “There has been a significant increase in AGE activity in Hong Kong recently. Investigation showed that the cause was norovirus.”

Even though our school does not have an outbreak at the moment, we noticed that there is an increasing number of sick students with gastrointestinal symptoms in school. We would like to ask parents to check your child’s body temperature and any symptoms before coming to school.  

If your child display any of the following symptoms the night before or that morning before coming to school, please keep them home from school and remain out until the symptoms have stopped for 48 hours (without the use of medicine): 

• Temperature of 37.8 °C or higher  

• Abdominal pain 

• Diarrhoea, or 

• Vomiting 

It may indicate your child may be carrying something contagious. Allowing the children home enables children who are unwell to fully rest and recover and also prevents the spread of illness throughout the school.

It is important to maintain good personal hygiene. Alcohol-based handrub should not substitute hand hygiene with liquid soap and water, as alcohol does not effectively kill some viruses frequently causing AGE, e.g. norovirus.

It would also be appreciated if you can provide the detailed symptoms list and keep us updated with any other symptoms development when reporting the sick leave via email to the office or use our ESF App. For any diagnosed communicable diseases, e.g. Hand foot mouth disease, Scarlet fever, etc., please inform us as soon as possible to prevent spread of the disease.

Thank you for helping us to build a healthier and safer environment in our school!

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear parents,

Re: Lunar New Year Celebration Day

The Lunar New Year is near! KJS will be celebrating Lunar New Year on 24-Jan (Friday). 

We would like to invite all students to come to school wearing their favourite Chinese-style clothes and/or red-colored clothing on 24-Jan.

Red is a very auspicious color for this Festival! We look forward to celebrating together on the 24th

Warm Regards,

The KJS Chinese Team

Dear Year 5 Parents,

RE: Appointment Slip for School Dental Care Service (SDCS) 2024/2025 (Year  5 only)

The Appointment Slips for the School Dental Care Service (SDCS) by the Department of Health has been sent out to the enrolled students today. Please kindly check your child's school bag tonight.

Please read the Appointment Letter carefully. 

The appointment date and time are allocated by the School Dental Care Service Clinic, with the earliest allocated appointment date on 17th February 2025. For any questions or rescheduling, please contact 2760 5232 or 2928 6116.

Please be reminded to bring the appointment slip, your child's own identity documents (e.g. HKID Card, HK Birth Certificate, Re-entry Permit, Document of Identity for Visa Purpose), toothbrush and SDCS Student Handbook when attending the appointment. Kindly refer to the Slip for details.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this email finds you well. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest educational standards and fostering a supportive learning environment, our school is currently engaged in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Evaluation. This process is essential for ensuring that we continue to provide an exemplary educational experience aligned with the principles and practices of the IB framework.

The IB Programme Evaluation is a year-long comprehensive review that occurs every five years. It allows us to reflect on our school's practices, assess our performance, and identify areas for growth. This self-study process is not only an opportunity for reflection but also a chance to align our vision and mission with the evolving needs of our students and community. The Programme Evaluation process will culminate in a 2-day visit by representatives of the IB in January 2026, which will ratify the findings of the school’s self-reflective process and reported findings.

A vital component of this evaluation is gathering feedback from our parent community. Your perspectives are vital as they help us understand the effectiveness of our programs and practices. We have created a survey that covers various aspects of our school, including curriculum, communication, and community engagement. We encourage you to take a few moments to share your thoughts and experiences.

Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping our school’s strategies and initiatives going forward. We genuinely appreciate your involvement in this process, as it strengthens our collaboration and enriches our learning community.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in your child’s education. Together, we can ensure that our school remains a nurturing and inspiring environment for all our students.

At a later point during the Programme Evaluation process there will be an opportunity for parents to attend an in-person session to hear more about the Programme Evaluation process and provide further feedback to the school. Further details will be sent in due course.

Warm regards,

Andy Eastwood

Vice Principal / Primary Years Programme Coordinator

尊敬的家长和监护人：

希望您一切安好！

为确保我们持续提供最高水准的教育并营造支持性的学习环境，我校正在进行国际文凭（IB）项目评估。这一过程对于确保我们的教育实践符合IB框架的原则和标准，进而为学生提供卓越的教育体验，具有重要意义。

IB项目评估是一项为期一年的综合审查，每五年进行一次。通过这一过程，我们得以系统地反思学校的实践，评估当前的表现，并确定需要改进的领域。这不仅为我们提供了宝贵的反思机会，也让我们能够更好地将学校的愿景与使命与学生和社区日益变化的需求相结合。作为评估的重要环节，IB代表将于2026年1月进行为期两天的访问，以审视学校自我评估的结果。

在此评估过程中，家长的反饋至关重要。您的意见对我们了解项目实施的有效性以及学校实践的整体表现具有重要参考价值。为此，我们设计了一份问卷，涵盖学校的课程设置、沟通机制以及社区参与等多个方面。我们恳请您抽出几分钟时间填写问卷，与我们分享您的想法与经验。

您的反饋将在塑造学校未来发展策略和举措中发挥关键作用。我们诚挚感谢您参与这一过程，并期待通过我们的合作进一步提升学校的学习社区。

请点击此处链接完成问卷。

感谢您一如既往对孩子教育的支持与参与。让我们共同努力，确保学校为每一位学生提供一个关爱、激励与啓发的学习环境。

此外，在评估期间，家长将有机会参与一次面对面的交流会，了解更多关于评估过程的信息，并提供进一步的建议。有关会议的具体时间和详情，我们将适时通知。

副校长 / 小学项目协调员

Andy Eastwood 谨启

Dear KJS Families

I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to share with you the (draft) calendar for next academic year (2025/26). Please note that this calendar is still subject to minor changes, as we are awaiting final confirmation of public holidays from the Hong Kong Government.
 

We will send out the finalized calendar once the government has confirmed all public holidays. 

Kind Regards,

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear parents, 

I’d like to share information about an exciting opportunity for your children to participate in the ESF cross-country festival to be held at KGV on Saturday, January 18th. This is the traditional cross-country season opener and is always hugely popular amongst the ESF Primary Schools. Below are further details for the day.

The following boys and girls races will be offered on the day. 

1. Year 3's - 1200 metres approx. Approximate start time 9:15 am

2. Year 4's - 1700 metres approx. Approximate start time 9:45 am

3. Year 5's - 2200 metres approx. Approximate start time 10:15 am

4. Year 6's - 2200 metres approx. Approximate start time 10:45 am

The day will start at 8:50 am with a course walkthrough for our younger students. ALL runners will be expected to be at the venue 30 minutes before their race time dressed in KJS PE uniform.

*This event is designed as a very informal racing opportunity. There is no central timing and therefore no formal presentations at the end of the day. Students can run/race and then leave. With this in mind all students must be supervised by their parents/guardians for the duration of their stay at the venue.

If you would like your child to participate as a member of the KJS team please complete the google form attached here. 

We look forward to a strong representation from Kowloon Junior School at the cross-country festival on Saturday, January 18th at KGV.

Kind regards,

KJS PE Department

Interested parents please contact the organizer directly for sign-up.

Clay Club

Drama Club

Baking Class

Chess Club

Writing Class

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to let you know that our Green Dragons gardening club will be open for registration for term 2 for students in years 4, 5 and 6. Registration starts at 7pm today (7 January) and ends at 9am on 13 January (Monday) on Gateway. Please take note of the start and end dates of this activity (15 January- 26 March).

This is a hands on activity and it is common for students to get a little dirty.  We do advise students to bring an old shirt that they can change into or wear over their school uniform.

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask if any parents would like to get involved with gardening at KJS.  Our theme for our Kowloon in Bloom flower show event this year is "Community - when we work together great things grow!"  If you would like to offer your gardening skills, or simply to support us in helping to maintain our green spaces (this may include weekend and holiday watering and care among other things), please send an email to gillian.hadley@kjs.edu.hk

Kind regards.

Gillian Hadley and Heather Bogador.

KJS TERM 2 SPORTS ACTIVITIES

The KJS PE department welcomes all children to get involved with sports and would like to inform you of the additional opportunities for students in term 2.

Our sports clubs are always very popular. To ensure we provide opportunities for all children we may split some of our clubs into separate cohorts. You will be informed of your cohort when registration is complete. With this in mind please ensure you are aware of your start dates and your child is able to fully commit to their chosen lunchtime and/or after school activities.

Please note - For all activities students should wear PE kit including appropriate footwear. Additional requirements will be outlined below.

Y3 KJS MULTI SPORT and BASKETBALL

*No registration required. Sign up completed in term 1

Y4/5/6 KJS CROSS-COUNTRY

*Registration through the Gateway will open on Tuesday, January 7th at 4pm and close on Friday, January 10th at 4pm.

**This is for Y5/6 runners interested in competing in the cross-country season events in term 2

Please note: this training will have a ‘soft'  start on Jan 8th for those who can attend.

*No registration required. Sign up completed in term 1

Y5/6 KJS TAG RUGBY

*Registration through the Gateway will open on Tuesday, January 7th at 4pm and close on Friday, January 10th at 4pm.

Y4 KJS BASKETBALL

*Registration required through Gateway. Gateway will open on Tuesday, January 7th at 4pm and close on Friday, January 10th at 4pm. 

Please note: registered students will be allocated to EITHER cohort 1 or cohort 2.

Y3 KJS FOOTBALL

*Registration required through Gateway. Gateway will open on Tuesday, January 7th at 4pm and close on Friday, January 10th at 4pm.

Kowloon Junior School sports clubs are designed to be inclusive and we welcome all levels of ability. Further details of each club can be found on the Gateway prior to registration. 

Please note that parents and caregivers are required to make their own travel arrangements for the after-school pick up.

We are looking forward to another great term of sports at KJS.

KJS P.E. Department

Dear Year 4, 5 and 6 parents,

In October, your child took part in the International School's Assessment (ISA) suite of assessments. These tests assess Mathematical Literacy, Reading, Narrative Writing and Exposition Writing. The results are now ready to share with you and will be published on Gateway today, Thursday 12th December.

As with any standalone assessment the ISA is a snapshot of your child's learning that helps our teachers triangulate the data they gather from their ongoing assessments of your child. We know that this form of summative assessment does not suit all learners so they form part of the data picture for you alongside the school reports and the information you receive at parent's evenings.

Please do take some time to read the information at the top of the ISA results. This will help to explain how to read the data. If you do have any questions or clarifications regarding the ISA results please reach out to your child's teacher who will already be using the assessments as part of their knowledge base to move your child's learning forward.

Kind regards,

The Senior Leadership Team

Dear Parents,

The children will be returning on time from Year 6 camp and should arrive between 2.30pm and 2.45pm traffic permitting.

Kind Regards,
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal 

Dear Parents,

Children had a restful night and a hearty breakfast this morning. Looking forward to their full day of activities.

Kind Regards,
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal 

The KJS PTA is extremely excited to share with you, in collaboration with City’super and LOG-ON, 4 days of special discounts to help with your Christmas shopping needs!!

This offer is exclusive to the families and staff of KJS and is available from Monday 9 December to Thursday 12 December at their Harbour City and Airside stores. Online shopping will not be included in this offer.

KJS PTA is proud and delighted to arrange this for our school community, so hurry and get all your holiday food, drinks and gifts with the discounts. 

Simply show this original App message at check out OR your KJS staff card to access the discounts. Important to note that check out must be done at counters manned by check out staff as self checkout will not be applicable to the discounts. Terms and conditions apply, please see the details on the poster.

Enjoy your shopping!

Kowloon Junior School PTA

December 2024

Dear Parents,

Everyone is now well into the camp routine. We have had kayaking, raft building, ropes course and gorge walking all going on this afternoon and the students are being challenged to persevere and to work as a team. 

The weather is perfect. Lots of fruit, snacks and a hearty lunch are keeping energy levels high.

Kind Regards,
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal

Dear KJS Families,

We are thrilled to announce that blind explorer Lonnie Bedwell, who inspired our Year 4, 5, and 6 students during his presentation at KJS in May, is embarking on an incredible Antarctica adventure.

As many of you will remember, Lonnie's journey is part of his ambitious quest to climb the tallest mountains on all seven continents and ski to both the North and South Poles. Just this week, Lonnie landed at Union Glacier Station in Antarctica, and he is gearing up to climb Vinson Massif, standing tall at 4,892 meters. His climb could start as soon as today and is expected to take about a week! Following this, he will brave the elements for 2 to 3 weeks as he skis to the South Pole.

KJS students will hopefully have the chance to follow Lonnie’s journey in real time! Here’s how you can stay updated:

- Visit Lonnie's website at https://www.sightlesssummits.com and click on the top banner to "Follow the Antarctica Expedition" for real-time GPS updates.
- Keep an eye on the screen in the main office window, where we will be displaying his location and sharing interesting facts about Antarctica.
- And if everything goes according to plan, we may have an exciting opportunity for some of our KJS students to connect with Lonnie via a Zoom call at the South Pole! Plus, there might just be a special surprise involving Drake the Dragon!
 

We encourage everyone to support Lonnie in his remarkable endeavor and stay tuned for updates on his adventure!
 

Warm regards,

The KJS Team

Dear parents,

The children and staff have arrived safely and have started on their first activities of the camp before some well deserved lunch!

Kind Regards,

Mr Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear KJS Families,

The school photos are now ready for purchase. A sample of the individual shot has been sent home with your child today so please kindly check his/her school bag as you will need the unique code to proceed with the order. 

There are different packages and photo items available for purchase once you log onto the order page. Please note that the previews of the class photo and school photo will only be ready around mid December as these are still being retouched at the moment.

1. Please visit https://www.techni-photo.com/order/

2. Input the following information to access your child's photo and online order form -

   • Unique Code (as shown on the sample photo)

   • Last Name (as shown on the sample photo)

   • Email Address

3. Order deadline: Thursday, 2 January 2025

The order and payment process can only be done online through Techni Photo. Please DO NOT send any paper order form with cash or cheque to school for the purchase. Your order should be ready by the end of February.

For any order enquiries, please contact ‘Techni Photo’ directly by phone 2803-5988 or by email onlinecs@techni-photo.com. 

If your child did not take his/her individual student photo at school earlier this month, please contact Techni Photo directly to schedule another shoot before 31 December as your child will need the photo for his/her Gateway account and KJS Year Book.

Kind regards,
Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents,

Please be reminded that school will be closed tomorrow due to staff professional development day.

Regards,

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents, 

This year all our students will participate in Athletics Days the last week of this term on the following dates;

The Athletics Days will be held on the Perth Street Sports Ground. All children should come to school as usual on that day. All students will walk together from school to the Perth Street Sports Ground with their teachers.  

Children should come to school wearing their P.E. kit and school hat. Please make sure your child brings a named water bottle and an easy to eat snack for the Day.  

All parents are invited to come along and watch their children take part in this fun event. The sports ground, located behind the Perth Street site, can be accessed at Shek Ku Street, see map below. 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Yours Sincerely,

KJS PE Department

Dear Parents,

[IMPORTANT] Completed: Year 1- 6 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (First Shot) 

The Year 1- 6 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (First Shot) was completed today. 

For Year 1 to 3 students (except 1RC), please kindly check their school bags for the SIV vaccination record with the Information on Side Effects after vaccination tonight. 

For Year 4 to 6 students, the SIV vaccination record will be sent out on Monday as they are still under the recording process. Please refer to the attachment for the Information on Side Effects.

Students requiring a second dose of SIV will receive a yellow notice with the vaccination record. Further notice will be sent out via SPLAT message in January.

As there will not be a make-up session for absent or refused students, attached please kindly find the Government SIV Overview of eligibility and vaccination venue for your reference. You can check out the list of private clinics which enrolled for the government subsidy SIV program to see if they can provide subsidised SIV for your child on your own time.

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Reminder: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) School Outreach Program for Year 1-6 students on 28th November 2024

Please kindly be reminded that the immunisation team from CHP assigned clinic will visit KJS to administer the SIV to eligible and consented Year 1-6 students tomorrow, i.e. 28th November 2024 (Thursday).

Students are suggested to wear short sleeves PE uniforms with a jacket if the weather is cold. Water bottles should be brought to school for better hydration throughout the day after injection.

Please do not send in your child's immunisation record.

A SIV vaccination record with a note for the second dose arrangement (if applicable) will be distributed to your child on the day or the next school day after the vaccination.

If you would like to withdraw your consented child from the SIV School Outreach Program, please inform us by email as soon as possible.

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,
Carmen Chan
School Health Professional
Kowloon Junior School
Tel: 3765 8781

Dear Parents of Year 4 Students,

RE: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 

We have been notified by a parent that their child in Year 4 has “Hand, Foot and Mouth disease” today. As this is a notifiable communicable disease we are informing all parents in this year level. We would like to request that you read the following information provided by the Department of Health, in order to prevent your child from becoming infected.

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a viral infection. The incubation period is usually around 3 to 7 days.

Mode of Transmission

The disease mainly spreads by contact with an infected person’s nose or throat discharges, saliva, fluid from vesicles or stool, or after touching contaminated objects. The disease is most contagious during the first week of the illness and the viruses can be found in stool for weeks.

Symptoms

The disease is mostly self-limiting and resolves in 7 - 10 days. It usually begins with fever, poor appetite, tiredness and sore throat. One to two days after fever onset, painful sores may develop in the mouth. They begin as small red spots with blisters and then often become ulcers. They usually appear on the tongue, gum and inside of the cheeks. There may also be a skin rash that is non-itchy and sometimes accompanied by blisters. The rash usually appears on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and may also appear on the buttocks and/or genitalia. A person with HFMD may not have symptoms, or may only have rash or mouth ulcers.

Management

There is no specific drug treatment for HFMD. Stay hydrated and take adequate rest, and patients may receive symptomatic treatment to reduce fever and pain from oral ulcers. Sick children should stay away from school or gatherings till all vesicles have dried up and are cleared by a doctor before returning to school to avoid spreading the disease. The patient is advised to stay at home until fully recovered, i.e. fever and rash have subsided, and vesicles have dried and crusted.Parents should monitor the child’s condition closely and seek medical advice immediately if there is persistent high fever, decrease in alertness or deterioration in general condition.

Preventive Measures:

1. Maintain good air circulation.

2. Good hands wash with soap before meals and after going to the toilet, or other stool soiled material.

3. Avoid close contact (such as kissing, hugging) with infected persons.

4. Cover the nose and mouth with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissue paper into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly.

5. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with 1:99 diluted household bleach and disposable towel, leave for 15 - 30 minutes, and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

6. Inform our School Office with the diagnosis and refrain from attending class at school  until their fever and rash have subsided and all the vesicles have dried and crusted.

7. Avoid going to overcrowded places or gathering when sick.

8. Use serving chopsticks and spoons at meal time. Do not share food and drinks with others.

Strict personal hygiene is of utmost importance in preventing Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.

The concerned area in our school is disinfected and the related bus company is informed.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Good morning,

As mentioned in a recent newsletter, I'm writing to remind you that the ESF media team will be at KJS tomorrow (Wednesday) to film our new school tour video.

The main filming will take place during the morning. In the afternoon, the crew will focus on capturing more general footage of our school site and activities.

Our goal is to showcase a typical day at KJS, highlighting the vibrant learning environment we create together. We want to present our school as it normally operates.

Please ensure children come to school in the correct school uniform appropriate for their typical Wednesday timetable.

If you have any questions or concerns about the filming, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Kind Regards,

Mr Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Over the last few days we have noticed an increase in gastrointestinal and flu-like symptoms among our students in certain classes. At KJS we have put in place the usual precautionary measures in terms of sanitation both of the classrooms and equipment used as well as encouraging children to wash hands more regularly.

However, to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all, we kindly request your cooperation in the following measures:

Please check your child's temperature and observe for any symptoms before sending them to school.

Keep your child at home if they display any of the following symptoms (either the night before or the morning of school) and ensure they remain home until symptom-free for 48 hours without medication:

• Temperature of 37.8 °C or higher
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting
• Unexplained rash and/or itching
• Persistent, congested cough
• Yellow or green nasal discharge or eye drainage

These symptoms may indicate a contagious condition. Keeping children at home allows them to rest and recover fully while preventing the spread of illness within our school community.

When reporting an absence, please provide a detailed list of symptoms and keep us informed of any changes or developments. If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease (e.g., Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, Scarlet Fever), please notify us immediately to help prevent further spread.

We appreciate your commitment to creating a healthier and safer environment for all our students and staff.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Kind Regards,
Gavin MacGregor
Principal

Dear parents and caregivers

We are looking forward to the Three-way conferences this evening and tomorrow, which are a wonderful opportunity for learning conversations involving students, parents and teachers. 

It is vital that the students are able to take an equal and active role in these conversations, taking responsibility for their own learning, reflecting on their progress and setting goals for themselves. Direct involvement of students in these conversations boosts motivation and helps children to be more engaged in their learning.

However, we are aware that some children are currently unable to attend school due to illness and may not be well enough to attend their Three Way Conference.

If this is the case, we ask that parents do not attend the conference without their children.

Please inform your child’s class teacher if your child is unable to attend the conference due to illness and we will make arrangements for an alternative date once your child is well enough to return to school.

Kind regards

KJS Leadership Team

Dear parents,

The excitement is building in Year 6 as the children are being active participants in choosing their tent, dorm and team mates for the camp. I'm sure that you are seeing similar excitement at home.

We continue to monitor the weather and hope for an upturn from the rain of the last few days. Safety and quality of experience will be the main concerns in any decisions that we make regarding the viability of the camp. This includes exercising the provision that we have of all children sleeping indoors if the weather turns inclement at the last moment.

To help with preparations we are resharing the link to the APA Zoom presentation that was held in October.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QKbRVurje8806BoX4qXeqaK4Ir6_nPQk/view?usp=sharing

Please also see the previously shared kit list for your convenience. Please go through this with your children so that they know what they have got when they arrive at camp. This includes their nightwear, towels and toiletries.

 KJS Year 6 Kit List

If your child requires essential prescribed medication on camp please complete the KJS Camp Medication form below:

Camp Medication Form

We will depart school as close to 8:45 on Tuesday 3rd and will return to KJS at 2:30 on Friday 6th. Your child will be back in time to get their school bus although we also understand that you might want to come and meet them. 

If you have any questions regarding any of the above please get in touch with your child's class teacher or Mr Fay. We have been able to answer and support those parents who have been directly in touch with us requiring a range of clarifications. 

Thanks for your support in helping to make the Year 6 camp a success for your children. Please continue that positive support as the camp gets nearer.

Kind regards,

The Year 6 Team

Dear Parents,

RE: Appointment Slip for Student Health Service (StdHS) 2024/2025

The Appointment Slip for the Student Health Service (StdHS) by the Department of Health has been sent out to your child today. Please kindly check your child's school bag tonight.

Please read the Appointment Letter carefully.

The appointment date and time are allocated by the Student Health Service Centre, with the earliest allocated appointment date on 29th November 2024. For rescheduling, please refer to "Frequently Asked Questions" in Student Health Service website: https://www.studenthealth.gov.hk/english/faq/faq.html.

Please be reminded to bring the appointment slip, Past Medical Records and Child Health Record (if applicable) when attending the appointment. Student's valid identity document, e.g HKID, HK birth certificate, valid visa with passport, must be presented at the appointment for free service eligibility check. Otherwise, the Centre will reserve their rights to reschedule the appointment or charge the gazetted annual fee of HK$615 before providing the service. Kindly refer to the Letter for details.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear parents and guardians,

As camp draws nearer, we need to finalise arrangements for our Year 6 children. As such it is important that you register your child as soon as possible. We need to pass this information to APA this week and as such ask parents who have not registered to fill in the form no later than Wednesday 20th November. I have attached the link below for your reference.

https://www.asiapacificadventure.com/enrol/kjs-y6-1224.html

Kind regards,
Kylie Cornwall

Year 6 Lead Learner 

Dear Parents,

[Important] Reschedule: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) School Outreach Program for Year 1-6 students 
 

Due to school closure, please kindly be informed that the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) School Outreach Program for Year 1-6 students will be rescheduled to Thursday 28th November 2024 [First Dose]. For consented students under 9 years old who have never received any SIV, the team will visit again and provide a second dose on Friday 10th January 2025.
 

If you would like to withdraw your consented child from the SIV School Outreach Program, please inform us by email as soon as possible or before 26th November 2024.
 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Reminder: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) School Outreach Program for Year 1-6 students on 14th November 2024
 

Please kindly be reminded that the immunisation team from CHP assigned clinic will visit KJS to administer the SIV to eligible and consented Year 1-6 students tomorrow, i.e. 14th November 2024 (Thursday).
 

Students are suggested to wear short sleeves PE uniforms with a jacket if the weather is cold. Water bottles should be brought to school for better hydration throughout the day after injection.
 

The SIV vaccination records with notes for the second dose arrangement (if applicable) will be distributed to your child on the day or the next day after the vaccination.
 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear KJS Families,

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a Typhoon warning and the EDB have advised  schools to close tomorrow (14 November). Teachers will send out work for students to undertake with some online check-ins. Please contact the school office if you have any issues at office@kjs.edu.hk. Updates will follow as and when needed and will also be issued on the school website.

Kind regards,
Mr Gavin MacGregor
Principal

Dear Parents,

Completed: Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (reduced dose) & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (dTap-IPV) for Year 6 students on 11th November 2024

Year 6 students have had the dTap-IPV Immunisation today. 

Please kindly check their school bag for the immunisation record with the advice sheet after vaccination tonight. 

For those students who consented but did not have injection after being reviewed by the CHP immunisation team, please find a notification letter in their immunisation record for your further action.

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Three-way conference meetings

November 2024

Dear KJS Parents and Guardians,

I am writing to inform you of our upcoming Three-way conference meetings.

Three-way conferences enable dialogue between students, parents and teachers. Everyone meets to discuss the student’s learning and targets, with the student taking an equal and active role. A three-way conference is 15 minutes with your child and their class teacher, plus an opportunity to engage with our specialist teachers. The conferences will be held face to face here at KJS, at the dates and times below.

These meetings align with our AAROW's of success, particularly Agency and Achievement as it gives students an opportunity to share their growth as learners. Through this process the children will develop competency as assessment-capable learners and demonstrate a growing understanding of their development as independent learners.

As a parent or guardian, the hope is you will gain a greater understanding of your child’s progress and next steps. Parents, staff and students collaborate to achieve success for every child.

Three-Way Conferences Overview

The sessions with classroom teachers are 15 minutes in length with appointments available on Thursday 21st November between 3pm and 6pm and on Friday 22nd November between 8am-3pm.

School will be closed for all students on Friday 22nd November

You can sign up via your gateway login, looking for ‘Three-Way Conferences.’

2SQ and 3AN will not hold their conferences on these dates. In order for their new teachers to build relationships and knowledge of the children in their class these will take place on the 16th and 17th January. We will share the booking arrangements for these on Monday 6th January.

2GH will have their meetings on the evening of Wednesday 20th November, instead of Thursday 21st. The meetings on Friday 22nd remain unchanged.

Bookings open at the following times:

Parents with siblings: Monday 11th November at 5pm

All other parents:  Tuesday 12th  November at 5pm

Bookings will close at 12pm on Sunday 17th November

Year 1 parents note:

For our year 1 families there is an option to meet with your child’s Chinese teacher as well as your child’s classroom teacher.

The PE team will have practical sessions for Year 1 and 2 parents to join in with their children in some PE learning. This will take place in the gym throughout the day. There is no booking required. You can visit these with your child before or after your meeting with the class teacher. (We will expand these to other Year groups in future conference days). Due to the PE team's commitment to clubs this will begin at 4:00 on Thursday.

The Expressive Arts team will provide opportunities for students to lead their parents through some experiences relevant to the music and drama curriculum. Details for this will  be shared nearer the time.

We look forward to welcoming you on one of the above dates.

Warm Regards,

KJS Senior Leadership Team

Dear Parents,

Reminder: Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (reduced dose) & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (dTap-IPV) for Year 6 students on 11th November 2024
 

Please kindly be reminded the CHP immunisation team will visit KJS to administer the dTap-IPV to eligible Year 6 students on the coming Monday, i.e. 11th November 2024 (Monday).
 

Students are suggested to wear short sleeves PE uniforms with a jacket if the weather is cold. Water bottles should be brought to school for better hydration throughout the day after injection.
 

The immunisation records will be returned to your child on the day or the next day after the vaccination.
 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Families,

I am excited to share that our Year 3 and Year 4 students have just completed their introductory recorder unit in music lessons! Please take a moment to visit your child's Seesaw page to explore their progress together.

We will temporarily put the recorders away but will resume practice shortly after Chinese New Year. To support our students, the school has ordered high-quality recorders, ensuring that every child can participate without financial concern. There’s no need for you to purchase an instrument.

If you would like your child to have a recorder for home practice or school use, please note the following:

1. For home practice, any 'baroque style' recorder will align with what the students are learning.
2. For use in class, only the Nuvo Recorder+ model will be allowed.
3. Students bringing a recorder from home must keep it clearly labeled and use it only in music spaces, during lessons.

Thank you for your support!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Swett

Dear Parents,

Students will be taking their individual portraits and group class photo next week. There will also be a whole school photo session on Friday.

A few things to note:

• The whole school photo (all Y1 – 6 students plus all teaching staff) will take place Friday afternoon at 2:10 p.m.
• All children should wear normal school uniform and NOT PE kit on the day of the photoshoot. Class teachers will be in touch if there is any special arrangement for your class or if you are not sure, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for clarification.
• For students who are absent on the day, we have several time slots throughout the week for individual portraits. You may send your child in with normal school uniform the following day and the class teacher will help arrange another time for your child.
• If your child happens to be away for the entire period i.e. 5 – 8 Nov, please get in touch with Techni Photo directly to schedule another session which will take place at their studio in Lai Chi Kok - Flat C1, 3/F Spinners Industrial Building Phase 5, 760-762 Cheung Sha Wan Road.
• All the photos will be available for purchase before the end of November. Details are to follow.

Please refer to the schedule below for the photo shoot this year:

Kind regards,
KJS School Office

Dear Parents,

RE: Appointment Slip for School Dental Care Service (SDCS) 2024/2025 (Year 4 only)

The Appointment Slips for the School Dental Care Service (SDCS) by the Department of Health has been sent out to the enrolled students today. Please kindly check your child's school bag tonight.

Please read the Appointment Letter carefully. 

The appointment date and time are allocated by the School Dental Care Service Clinic, with the earliest allocated appointment date on 5th November 2024. For any questions or rescheduling, please contact 2760 5232 or 2928 6116.

Please be reminded to bring the appointment slip, your child's own identity documents (e.g. HKID Card, HK Birth Certificate, Re-entry Permit, Document of Identity for Visa Purpose), toothbrush and SDCS Student Handbook when attending the appointment. Kindly refer to the Slip for details.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents of Year 1 Students,

RE: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 

We have been notified by a parent that their child in Year 1 has “Hand, Foot and Mouth disease” today. As this is a notifiable communicable disease we are informing all parents in this year level. We would like to request that you read the following information provided by the Department of Health, in order to prevent your child from becoming infected.

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a viral infection. The incubation period is usually around 3 to 7 days.

Mode of Transmission

The disease mainly spreads by contact with an infected person’s nose or throat discharges, saliva, fluid from vesicles or stool, or after touching contaminated objects. The disease is most contagious during the first week of the illness and the viruses can be found in stool for weeks.

Symptoms

The disease is mostly self-limiting and resolves in 7 - 10 days. It usually begins with fever, poor appetite, tiredness and sore throat. One to two days after fever onset, painful sores may develop in the mouth. They begin as small red spots with blisters and then often become ulcers. They usually appear on the tongue, gum and inside of the cheeks. There may also be a skin rash that is non-itchy and sometimes accompanied by blisters. The rash usually appears on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and may also appear on the buttocks and/or genitalia. A person with HFMD may not have symptoms, or may only have rash or mouth ulcers.

Management

There is no specific drug treatment for HFMD. Stay hydrated and take adequate rest, and patients may receive symptomatic treatment to reduce fever and pain from oral ulcers. Sick children should stay away from school or gatherings till all vesicles have dried up and are cleared by a doctor before returning to school to avoid spreading the disease. The patient is advised to stay at home until fully recovered, i.e. fever and rash have subsided, and vesicles have dried and crusted.Parents should monitor the child’s condition closely and seek medical advice immediately if there is persistent high fever, decrease in alertness or deterioration in general condition.

Preventive Measures:-

1. Maintain good air circulation.

2. Good hands wash with soap before meals and after going to the toilet, or other stool soiled material.

3. Avoid close contact (such as kissing, hugging) with infected persons.

4. Cover the nose and mouth with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissue paper into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly.

5. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with 1:99 diluted household bleach and disposable towel, leave for 15 - 30 minutes, and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

6. Inform our School Office with the diagnosis and refrain from attending class at school  until their fever and rash have subsided and all the vesicles have dried and crusted.

7. Avoid going to overcrowded places or gathering when sick.

8. Use serving chopsticks and spoons at meal time. Do not share food and drinks with others.

Strict personal hygiene is of utmost importance in preventing Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.

The concerned area in our school will be disinfected and the related bus company is informed.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Knowing your child's medical conditions and detailed list of allergic/avoidance items is important for us to provide a safe and healthy learning environment to the students.

Please ensure that your child’s medical information is up-to-date on Gateway.  (Log in to Gateway > Student Profile > Student Demographics > Medical Information)

If your child has medical conditions that certain items can trigger it, e.g. mild or anaphylactic allergic reactions, G6PD, dermatitis/eczema, etc, we would like you to provide the list of trigger items that should be avoided under the Allergy section of the Medical Information at Gateway.

Feel free to contact us for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to provide some information regarding the upcoming Year 5 residential camp at Treasure Island next week.

We have received inquiries from parents about what would happen if the inclement weather was to impact the camp. 

I want to assure you that the Treasure Island camp management team closely monitors the weather and conducts a thorough risk assessment for each activity throughout the 3-day camp.

If the weather is deemed unsuitable for a particular activity, the team will adjust the activity or replace it with a different one. In the unlikely event that the weather deteriorates during the camp, the team will continue to monitor the situation and, if necessary, bring the students back to school.

In the more unlikely scenario that the camp needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather prior to the students' departure, the camp dates will be rearranged.

As of now, the weather forecast for next week looks favorable, and we are confident that the weather should not be an issue. 

As always, please rest assured that the safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind Regards,

Mr Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Families,

The KJS PTA are delighted to invite you to join a fun evening of spooks and treats, music, dancing and costumes, snacks and drinks and a whole area of fun activities where the children can show off their creativity with art and take them home. Don’t miss this chance to come dressed to impress !!! There will be prizes for best dressed and best dancers :)

Tickets

You can still buy tickets! Click here. 

The cost is $60 per person - it covers entrance fee, all activities and prizes. We would like to remind you that this event is for KJS families only please. 

At the event you only pay for food & drinks (if you wish to buy), prepare your octopuses.

Volunteers 

Thank you to those who signed up to make this event possible, we appreciate it! We are able to do all activities planned and accommodate more families!

When you arrive on the day - please look for a VIP sign (Volunteers - Important People!), at the special VIP table at the entrance at the right side where we check you in, give you a special lanyard, give 2 free drink coupons and say thank you again!

One Child, One Plate

There will be a Halloween Themed table of Treats - we encourage you to donate food items to the event - it can be anything you make or buy (no nuts please!!!). It can be sweet, savoury, any cuisine or item. We would  really appreciate it!!!

We have 900 students here at KJS and even if 10% of parents donate a single plate of food, it can help support the school. So far, we only have 9 donations for food…so please, please spread the word amongst your friends to bring “a plate”.

Bring Your Own Utensils

As part of our sustainability drive and to fit with the  school ethos, we ask all families to bring your own eating utensils like bowls, plates, cutlery and water bottles. This will help reduce the waste produced and also the number of single use items, all of which add to our landfills. The food providers will also not be providing utensils, so please bring your own!

Cashless / Octopus Payments

We are aiming to go cashless at our events and will be using Octopus payment methods. Please make sure you have your card or App with you on that day. All activities are included in the ticket price, only food and drinks will require payments.

Students after school on site

There have been some queries if students can stay on site for the time after school ends at 2:45 until the event begins at 4:30. School health and safety procedures require students to leave the campus and return for the event. They may stay under the supervision of a caregiver or parent outside the main gates if they wish.

Thank you to all the Community, 

We are looking forward to a fun evening of thrill and dance!

With love & care,

The KJS PTA Team

Celebrating the Festival of Light -Dress Colourful

Friday 25 October 2024

On Friday 25 October, KJS will be celebrating Diwali, also known as the Festival of Light,  with a special assembly for students and staff. 

Children may come to school on that day in traditional or colourful clothes to get into the spirit of light and colours. 

The PTA will be collecting a ( voluntary) donation of $20, which can be sent in with your child  and given to the class teacher.

The donations received will be for PTA in general and will be donated to the school for future school learning projects.

Dear Parents,

Year 1 students have had the DTaP-IPV Immunisation today. We are so happy to see they were so brave. Advice to Parents is given to those students who received the vaccination. You can find it inside the immunisation record.

As the immunisation record is an important document, our teachers will return it via the communication bag. Please kindly check your child's communication bag for it tonight.

For parents who consented but whose child is absent today, the CHP School Immunisation Team has issued a referral letter for appointment arrangements to have the vaccination in their Centers later. The letter will be given to you with the immunisation record when your child returns to school.

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Dear parents,

Please be reminded of this tomorrow afternoon's Zoom presentation for Year 6 camp.

Location: Zoom https://zoom.us/j/4497452097

Time: 16:00 - 16:30

Hosted by KJS and APA

We will record the meeting but would also encourage you to attend 'live' if you can. Some parents have shared that their children are a little nervous regarding camp so please try to come to the meeting as I'm sure that what APA shares will ease the nerves of both children and parents alike. APA will have already presented to the children in school so expect them to arrive home full of excitement.

Kind regards,

The Year 6 Team

Dear Parents,

 
Reminder: Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (DTaP-IPV) for Year 1 students on 22nd October 2024

Please kindly be reminded the CHP immunisation team will visit KJS to administer the DTaP-IPV to eligible Year 1 students tomorrow, i.e. 22nd October 2024 (Tue).

Students are suggested to wear short sleeves PE uniforms with a jacket if the weather is cold. Water bottles should be brought to school for better hydration throughout the day after injection.

The immunisation records will be returned to your child on the day or latest the next day of vaccination.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

KOWLOON JUNIOR SCHOOL PTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 2024

Dear Parents and Teachers,

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Kowloon Junior School Parent Teacher Association Limited will be held on: 

Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 3:30 pm  online via Zoom 

Link: https://zoom.us/j/5887075656      

Zoom ID：588 707 5656

Agenda:

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 8 November 2023

2. Chairman’s Report

3. Principal’s Report

4. Presentation of the PTA Accounts and Auditors Report for 2023-24

5. Appointment of auditors for 2024-25 financial year

6. Transition update

7. Proposed Budget for 2024-25

8. Election of Committee members for 2024-2025 academic year

To view the Minutes of the 2023 AGM, click HERE.  If you have any questions regarding any matter related to the above, please email pta@kjs.edu.hk.

As members of the PTA, all parents and teachers are invited to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting. Please register your attendance in advance HERE 

To submit a nomination for the PTA Committee please complete the Nomination Form HERE and email the scan or photocopy with your signature to the PTA email (pta@kjs.edu.hk) or Whatsapp number (62114154) no later than 1:00 p.m. on Monday 28 October 2024.

There will be an information session held on Monday 28 October 2024 to share information on the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee. It will be held in the PYP Room (1/Floor) at KJS from 8:45 am - 10:00 am and is open to all parents to attend but is mandatory for those who wish to join the PTA Executive Committee.

To register your attendance for this information session, please click here. 

If you would like an item to be included on the Agenda, please email the PTA no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday  30 October 2024.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE

16 October 2024

Dear KJS Families,

Over the past few weeks, the KJS Times News Team has been focused on getting to know each other and building meaningful relationships. 

We’ve also been learning how to conduct interviews and showcase our insights in various creative ways. 

Our first edition will introduce you to our team members and also includes some Halloween-inspired stories and games to get us ready for the spooky season ahead. 

You can read this edition through the link below.

The KJS Times - Edition 23

As always, happy reading!

Kind regards,

The KJS Times News Team 

Dear Parents, 

Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (reduced dose) & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (dTap-IPV) for Year 6 students.

Information concerning the combined dTap-IPV immunisation issued by the Director of Health will be sent home with your child today. Please read it carefully. The dTap-IPV immunisation (booster dose) is advised for all Y6 students unless a student has received this booster(s) at or after 10 years of age. As per CHP, it is safe for the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and dTap-IPV to be given at the same time.

* If you are unsure if this immunisation is required but you are happy for it to go ahead, my advice is to consent and send your immunisation book in. The CHP team checks all records before administering and would only give if needed. *

A vaccination team from the Department of Health will visit KJS to administer the vaccination to eligible Year 6 students on Monday 11th November 2024.

Please read the consent form very carefully and complete all the sections by ticking (✓) and signing as appropriate. If you do not consent, you will need to complete the Refusal Form and return the form to us.

The vaccination team will also require your child’s ORIGINAL immunisation records. If your child’s records are in a language other than Cantonese or English, please translate the vaccines already taken.

Forms and original immunisation records should be returned to the school together by Thursday 28th October 2024.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Dear parents,

Thank you to those who attended Wednesday's Treasure Island presentation. For those who attended, and for those who were unable to attend, we attach the recording here.

 Y5 Parent Meeting - Camp 2024_25.mp4

We are also resharing the registration link as it is very important that this is completed by all participants.

TREASURE ISLAND PROGRAMME REGISTRATION FORM

Finally, we have had some requests regarding separate pick ups and drop offs at camp, particularly from our Tung Chung families. We absolutely want to make things as efficient as possible for our families so we will look at how we can facilitate this. We'll share the details after the mid-term break.

Kind regards,

The Year 5 Team 

Dear Families,

The KJS PTA are delighted to invite you to join a fun evening of spooks and treats, music, dancing and costumes, snacks and drinks and a whole area of fun activities where the children can show off their creativity with art and take them home. The Highlight - a spooky Haunted House!  PTA committee parents are working tirelessly to make a perfect event for you all !!!

Tickets

Just click here to register and purchase  tickets for your family. 

The cost is $60 per person - it covers entrance fee and also all activities and prizes for best costumes. Ticket sales are STARTING NOW and will close on 15 Oct 2024. Tickets are limited and only for KJS families, please note. 

Volunteers 

We need your help! Please sign here to give just an hour of your time to make this event successful and also to allow us to accommodate a bigger number of people we can have at the event. 

We cannot do these fun events without your support! SIGN NOW if you haven’t done so yet.

One Child, One Plate

There will be a Halloween Themed table of Treats - we encourage you to donate some food items to the event. Anything that you can make or bring will be really appreciated. It can be sweet, savoury, any cuisine or item. Please sign up on Volunteers’ Google sheet above.

We have 900 students here at KJS and even if 10% of parents donate a single plate of food, it can help support the school. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to reach out to the PTA office:

Email: pta@kjs.edu.hk   |  WhatsApp: 6211-4254   |    Tel: 3765-8709

Bring Your Own Utensils

As part of our sustainability drive and to fit with the  school ethos, we ask all families to bring your own eating utensils like bowls, plates, cutlery and water bottles. This will help reduce the waste produced and also the number of single use items, all of which add to our landfills.

The food providers will also not be providing utensils, so please bring your own!

The KJS PTA Team

Dear parents,

Please be reminded of this afternoon's Zoom presentation for Year 5 camp.

Location: Zoom  https://zoom.us/j/94519236403

Time: 16:00 - 16:30

Hosted by KJS and Alex Lithgow from Treasure Island

We will record the meeting but would also encourage you to attend 'live' if you can. Some parents have shared that their children are a little nervous regarding camp so please try to come to the meeting as I'm sure that what Alex shares will ease the nerves of both children and parents alike. Alex will have already presented to the children in school so expect them to arrive home full of excitement.

Kind regards,

The Year 5 Team

Dear Year 6 Parents,

This is to inform you that there is one reported case of Scarlet Fever in Year 6 today, i.e. 30th September 2024. 

As Scarlet Fever is a communicable disease, we would like you to read the following information provided by the Centre for Health Protection, in order to prevent your child from becoming infected.

Causative agent

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. It mostly affects children.

Clinical features

It usually starts with a fever and sore throat. Headache, vomiting and abdominal pain may also occur. The tongue may have a distinctive "strawberry"-like (red and bumpy) appearance. A "sandpaper" texture-like rash would commonly begin on the first or second day of illness over the upper trunk and neck, which spreads to the limbs. The rash is usually more prominent in armpits, elbows and groin areas. It usually subsides after one week and is followed by skin peeling over fingertips, toes and groin areas.

Scarlet fever is sometimes complicated with middle ear infection, throat abscess, chest infection, meningitis, bone or joint problems, damage to kidneys, liver and heart, and rarely toxic shock syndrome.

Mode of transmission

The bacteria are present in the mouth, throat and nose of the infected person. They are transmitted through either respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected respiratory secretions.

Incubation period

The incubation period is usually 1 to 3 days.

Management

Scarlet fever can be effectively treated with antibiotics. If symptoms of scarlet fever develop, consult the doctor promptly and take antibiotics according to doctor’s advice. Symptoms may be relieved by parallel use of fever-lowering drugs, more rest and replenishment of fluids.

Prevention

There is no vaccine available against scarlet fever. Members of public are advised to reduce their chance of getting infection by adopting the following measures:

• Perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes; after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing.

• Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with a disposable paper towel or hand dryer. If hand washing facilities are not available, or when hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70 to 80% alcohol-based handrub is an effective alternative.

• Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly.

• Avoid sharing personal items e.g. eating utensils and towels.

• When having respiratory symptoms, wear a surgical mask, refrain from work or attending class at school, avoid going to crowded places and seek medical advice promptly.

• Children suffering from scarlet fever should refrain from attending school or child care setting until fever has subsided and they have been treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with 1:99 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 99 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes, and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Use absorbent disposable towels to wipe away obvious contaminants such as respiratory secretions, and then disinfect the surface and neighbouring areas with 1:49 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 49 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surfaces, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Maintain good indoor ventilation. Avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places; high-risk individuals may consider putting on surgical masks while in such places.

The concerned area in our school has been disinfected.

Should you have any queries in regard to this email, please contact nurse@kjs.hk.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Dear Year 5 Parents and Caregivers,

We are excited to share important information about the upcoming Year 5 Camp, taking place from October 28th to November 1st. Please read this letter carefully as it contains crucial details and reminders.

Camp Schedule:
We have divided the year group into two camps:

• Group 1 (Classes 5DM, 5JC, 5LF):
  Monday, October 28th (8:30 AM) to Wednesday, October 30th (2:30 PM)

• Group 2 (Classes 5EG, 5JO):
  Wednesday, October 30th (8:30 AM) to Friday, November 1st (2:30 PM)

Note: We have made special arrangements for a small number of students in 5EG and 5JO regarding Diwali celebrations. If this applies to your child, their class teacher will have already contacted you privately.

Important Dates and Information:

1. Registration Deadline: Friday, October 4th, 2024, 3:00 PM

   • Please complete the TIG online school camp registration form for each child:

   • TREASURE ISLAND PROGRAMME REGISTRATION FORM

2. Camp Preparation:

   • Student 'What to Bring' List: CLICK HERE 

   • TIG website for additional information: http://www.treasureislandhk.com

3. Camp Presentations:

   • For students: Wednesday, October 2nd at school

   • For parents: Wednesday, October 2nd at 4:00 PM via Zoom
     (Zoom link will be shared closer to the date)

4. Bag Check: Wednesday 23rd October

• Students bring their BIG packed camp bag to school

• Teachers will help them to check contents and make sure that everything is labelled and also so that students know how to re-pack all their belongings

We strongly encourage all parents to attend the Zoom presentation to learn more about the camp activities, safety measures and to ask any questions you may have.

If you have any concerns or queries, please don't hesitate to contact your child's class teacher. We look forward to providing your children with an enriching and memorable camping experience!

Best regards,

The Year 5 Team

Dear Parents,

We need your help to maintain our school a safe and healthy environment! We would like to ask parents to check your child’s body temperature and any symptoms before coming to school.  

If your child display any of the following symptoms the night before or that morning before coming to school, please keep them home from school and remain out until the symptoms have stopped for 48 hours (without the use of medicine): 

■ Temperature of 37.8 °C or higher 

■ Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea or Vomiting 

■ Suspicious undiagnosed rash and/or itch 

■ Frequent, congested cough 

■ Yellow or green drainage from nose and/or eyes 

It may indicate your child may be carrying something contagious. 

It would also be appreciated if you can provide the symptoms list and keep us updated with any other symptoms development when reporting the sick leave. For any diagnosed communicable diseases, e.g. Hand foot mouth disease, Scarlet fever, etc., please inform us as soon as possible to prevent the spread of the disease.

Thank you for helping us to build a healthier and safer environment in our school.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Please be reminded that the deadline for the 2024-25 Student Grant submission is next Wednesday, 2 October 2024.

All the forms that have been submitted over the past two weeks (from 13 to 26 September) have already been verified by the school and are currently with the EDB for further processing.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Parents who are holding a valid HKID are eligible for e-submission. This applies to all Year 1 parents as well even if you did not apply through KJS in the previous school year. If your child does not have a HKID or HK Birth Certificate, as long as either one of the parents is holding one, you can still apply through iAM Smart+ (registration details are as follows - https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/student-parents/support-subsidies/student-grant/index.html)

To submit applications electronically, parents must have a user account of “iAM Smart+” with digital signing function. 

How to register for “iAM Smart+” account:

• Register in-person at any time at the district “iAM Smart” self-registration kiosks or registration service counters with around 170 locations, including Post Offices in various districts.

• Detailed locations and opening hours of “iAM Smart” self-registration kiosks or registration service counters
• “iAM Smart” registration methods and required items for smooth registration
• Online video on register "iAM Smart+" at self-registration kiosks

Please refer to the Parent’s Guide on e-Submission of the Student Grant Applications.

Once you have submitted the e-form, you can always log back in your account to check the application status. A confirmation email and/or SMS will be sent to you upon submission. If there are any issues regarding your application, e.g. incorrect bank code or incorrect bank account number, the EDB will contact you directly via SMS and/or email.

For any other enquiries, please contact the EDB directly (email: stgenquiry@edb.gov.hk; hotline: 3850 2000; address: Unit 1001-3, 10/F, Kwun Tong View, 410 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon.)

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear Year 1 Parents, 

Thank you for attending the Phonics Workshop yesterday afternoon. We hope that you feel able to support your child with Phonics at home. 

Please find the slides and resources from the session here.

Kind Regards

Ellie Grant and Vanessa Perry

Dear Parents,

Reminder: Submission of 2024/2025 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (SIV) Consent/Refusal Form on or before 30th September 2024 (next Monday)

Please kindly be reminded to complete the SIV Consent/Refusal Form (the blue form) fully and return the whole page intactly to us on or before Monday 30th September 2024. If your children do not have a HKID or Hong Kong birth certificate, please submit the form together with a copy of their identity document.  

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear families,

I would like to bring your attention to a typo in the previous letter sent regarding the Diwali assembly. The deadline for video submissions is 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 2nd (not Friday as was previously written).

Many thanks,
Ms. Gupta and Ms. Doucette

Dear Parents,

2024/2025 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (SIV) School Outreach (Free of Charge) Program for Year 1-6 students

Information and form concerning the Free 2024/2025 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach Program issued by the Department of Health will be sent home with your child today. Please read it carefully. The Quadrivalent Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine will be provided by injection to the consented students.

A vaccination team from the assigned clinic appointed by the Department of Health will visit KJS to administer the vaccination to consented students on Thursday 14th November 2024. For consented students under 9 years old who have never received any SIV before, the team will visit again and provide a second dose on Thursday 12th December 2024.

Please read the form very carefully and complete the Consent OR Refusal Part and signing as appropriate. If you do not consent, you will need to complete the Refusal Form and return the form to us.

As influenza vaccine contains ovalbumin (an egg protein), students with egg allergy should have the vaccine by healthcare professionals in appropriate medical facilities.

The last date for acceptance of the forms is Monday 30th September 2024.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: Nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Year 1 Families,

We hope this message finds you well! We are excited to invite you to a special workshop dedicated to our phonics program, Get Reading Right, at Kowloon Junior School. This workshop is designed to provide you with an understanding of how we teach phonics and reading to your children and to equip you with practical tools and strategies to support their learning at home.

Workshop Details:

Date: Thursday, September 26th

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: Library (1st floor)

This interactive session will include an overview of our phonics program followed by hands-on activities where you can engage with the games and resources used in our curriculum. These materials are specially designed to complement the learning done in class and will be a valuable addition to your at-home educational activities.

We kindly ask that each family be represented by one parent or guardian to ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably. We recommend that the attending adult be the one who will primarily assist the child with reading at home. Please do not bring your children along to this workshop. It is for caregivers only. 

We are looking forward to an engaging and informative afternoon with you and are excited to support you in playing a proactive role in your child’s reading journey!

Warm regards,

The Year 1 Team

Year 6 Camp: Wong Yi Chau Adventure
3-6 December 2023
Hosted by Asia Pacific Adventure (APA)

Dear Parents,

We're excited about our upcoming Year 6 overnight camp! To ensure a successful and enjoyable experience for all, we need your cooperation in preparing your child. Please read the following information carefully and share the excitement with your children.

1. Registration

• Deadline: 3:00 PM, Friday, 22 November 2024

• Complete the APA online school camp registration form for each child:
  https://www.asiapacificadventure.com/enrol/kjs-y6-1224.html

• This form includes the APA Waiver, Medical & Dietary information

2. Camp Preparation

• Please review the KJS Year 6 Kit List  to ensure your child has all necessary items

3. Information Sessions

• For Students: Tuesday, 22 October at 1:15 PM (at KJS)

• For Parents: Tuesday, 22 October, 4:00-4:30 PM (Zoom link to be provided)

• Year 6 - Itinerary  is available for your reference

4. KJS Medical Form

• If required, please complete the form, keep the medications and all the components necessary to administer in a well labelled bag with clear instructions and ask your child to hand it to the responsible teacher. For those students who already keep medication at school for emergency use, we will arrange for the medication to be given to the responsible teachers.

5. Travel Arrangements

• Departure: Tuesday, 3 December at 8:45 AM from KJS

  • School buses will operate normally

  • If using other transport, please arrive by 8:20 AM

• Return: Friday, 6 December by 2:30 PM to KJS

  • Children will be back in time for regular school buses

  • You may choose to meet your child at school

We believe this camp will be a wonderful opportunity for growth and adventure. Your support in completing these preparations is crucial to its success.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Year 6 Team

Dear Families,
 

On September 24th, KJS will be hosting a parent talk on Sensory Motor Foundations: Building Blocks for Academic Success by Urvi Kamdar, clinical director of Therapaeds, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist for over 12 years and a KJS parent herself. This talk is open to all our Year 1 and Year 2 families.

Time: 8:30 to 9:30 am

Venue: To be confirmed at a later date

Please see the leaflet attached. We kindly ask you to indicate your interest by filling out the Google form below.

Sensory Motor Development Parent Talk (Google Form)

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

Anne-Julie Bérubé

Head of Learning Enhancement

Dear Year 6 Parents,

This is to inform you that there is one reported case of Scarlet Fever in Year 6 today, i.e. 16th September 2024. 

As Scarlet Fever is a communicable disease, we would like you to read the following information provided by the Centre for Health Protection, in order to prevent your child from becoming infected.

Causative agent

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. It mostly affects children.

Clinical features

It usually starts with a fever and sore throat. Headache, vomiting and abdominal pain may also occur. The tongue may have a distinctive "strawberry"-like (red and bumpy) appearance. A "sandpaper" texture-like rash would commonly begin on the first or second day of illness over the upper trunk and neck, which spreads to the limbs. The rash is usually more prominent in armpits, elbows and groin areas. It usually subsides after one week and is followed by skin peeling over fingertips, toes and groin areas.

Scarlet fever is sometimes complicated with middle ear infection, throat abscess, chest infection, meningitis, bone or joint problems, damage to kidneys, liver and heart, and rarely toxic shock syndrome.

Mode of transmission

The bacteria are present in the mouth, throat and nose of the infected person. They are transmitted through either respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected respiratory secretions.

Incubation period

The incubation period is usually 1 to 3 days.

Management

Scarlet fever can be effectively treated with antibiotics. If symptoms of scarlet fever develop, consult the doctor promptly and take antibiotics according to doctor’s advice. Symptoms may be relieved by parallel use of fever-lowering drugs, more rest and replenishment of fluids.

Prevention

There is no vaccine available against scarlet fever. Members of public are advised to reduce their chance of getting infection by adopting the following measures:

• Perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes; after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing.

• Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with a disposable paper towel or hand dryer. If hand washing facilities are not available, or when hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70 to 80% alcohol-based handrub is an effective alternative.

• Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly.

• Avoid sharing personal items e.g. eating utensils and towels.

• When having respiratory symptoms, wear a surgical mask, refrain from work or attending class at school, avoid going to crowded places and seek medical advice promptly.

• Children suffering from scarlet fever should refrain from attending school or child care setting until fever has subsided and they have been treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with 1:99 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 99 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes, and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Use absorbent disposable towels to wipe away obvious contaminants such as respiratory secretions, and then disinfect the surface and neighbouring areas with 1:49 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 49 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surfaces, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Maintain good indoor ventilation. Avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places; high-risk individuals may consider putting on surgical masks while in such places.

The concerned area in our school has been disinfected.

Should you have any queries in regard to this email, please contact nurse@kjs.hk.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

The following email contains all of the information that you require for the Year 5 camp. Please use this as your guiding document rather than the google doc that was shared on Friday.

Year 5 Camp: Pui O Beach - Treasure Island Group
Dates: 28 October - 1st November

Dear Parents,

We are excited to share information about our upcoming Year 5 overnight camp in partnership with Treasure Island Group at their iconic Pui O Beach location. To maximise the experience, we have split the camp over a whole week, with each child participating for 3 days and 2 nights.

Camp Schedule:

• Group 1: Monday, 28th October (8:30) to Wednesday, 30th October (14:30)

• Group 2: Wednesday, 30th October (8:30) to Friday, 1st November (14:30)

The Year 5 team will inform you of your child's assigned group in the coming weeks.

Activities:
Students will engage in coasteering, hiking, and adventure challenges. Detailed activity information will be provided during the upcoming presentations.

Important Information:

1. Registration Deadline: Friday, 4th October 2024, 3:00 PM
   Please complete the TIG online school camp registration form for each child:
   TREASURE ISLAND PROGRAMME REGISTRATION FORM 

2.  KJS Medical Form

   If required, please complete the form attached, keep the medications and all the components necessary to administer in a well labelled bag with clear instructions and ask your child to hand it to the responsible teacher. For those students who already keep medication at school for emergency use, we will arrange for the medication to be given to the responsible teachers.

3. Camp Preparation:

   • Students 'What to Bring' List: CLICK HERE 

   • TIG website: http://www.treasureislandhk.com

4. Camp Presentations:

   • For students: Wednesday, 2nd October at school

   • For parents: Wednesday, 2nd October at 16:00 via Zoom (link to be shared later)

Note on Diwali: We are aware that the end of the camp week coincides with Diwali celebrations. While we ensure that Year 5 children won't miss any in-school celebrations, please inform us if the camp dates cause any particular issues for your family.

Transportation: Children will return to school in time for their regular school buses. However, you may choose to meet them at school if you prefer.

Your support in completing the registration forms and ensuring your child has the required kit is crucial for a successful camp experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Year 5 Team

Diwali is a special time of celebration for many of our KJS community members. We would like to put together a Diwali assembly to celebrate and showcase the spirit and significance of Diwali. The assembly will include performances in different categories and we are now inviting students from across KJS to submit videos if they wish to perform and participate in this year’s Diwali assembly. 

If you are interested in being a part of the Diwali assembly please submit a video to Ms. Gupta (aarti.gupta@kjs.hk, dawn.doucette@kjs.hk) and Mrs. Doucette before Friday, October 2nd.  We are seeking a variety of performances and a variety of performers, from our youngest to our oldest, so if we receive too many performance offerings we will do a quick audition to make final selections. 

The video should be no longer than 3 minutes. 

The criteria for the performances are as follows:

Classical Dance:

Performers will present traditional classical dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, etc.

The performance should reflect the essence of Diwali and its cultural significance.

Drama/Skit:

Participants will enact a short play or skit related to Diwali.

The performance should convey a meaningful message or highlight the values associated with Diwali.

Story of Diwali:

Participants will narrate or present a short storytelling session about the significance and history of Diwali.

The performance should engage the audience and provide insights into the festival.

Yoga:

Performers will demonstrate yoga postures or sequences inspired by Diwali.

The performance should promote physical and mental well-being, incorporating elements related to Diwali.

Bollywood Dance:

Participants will perform energetic and vibrant Bollywood-style dance routines.

The performance should showcase the festive spirit through choreography.

Folk Music or Dance:

Performers will showcase traditional folk music or dance forms associated with Diwali from different regions.

The performance should celebrate the cultural diversity and richness of Diwali.

Poems on Diwali:

Participants will recite original or well-known poems dedicated to Diwali.

The poems should capture the essence of Diwali, its traditions, and the joyous atmosphere.

General Guidelines:

• Each performance should not exceed 3 minutes to ensure a smooth flow of the assembly.

• Performances should be rehearsed and well-prepared to ensure a high-quality showcase.

• Songs chosen for the performances should be either about Diwali or have a festive nature and it is imperative that they do not contain any inappropriate language. 

By following these criteria, we aim to create an engaging and culturally rich Diwali assembly that celebrates the festival while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants and audience members.

We look forward to watching your videos! 

Warm Regards,

Ms Gupta and Mrs Doucette

Dear year 1 families,

There was a mistake in the previous letter sent out regarding the phonics workshop. The mistake has been amended and highlighted in yellow in the attached letter.

Please note that this is a very practical, hands on workshop. It will not be recorded and there will be no slides to share.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Regards,
Mrs. Doucette

Dear Parents, 

Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (DTaP-IPV) for Year 1 students

Information concerning the combined DTaP-IPV immunisation issued by the Department of Health will be sent home with your child today or this Friday (for 1EM). Please read it carefully. The DTaP-IPV immunisation (booster dose) is advised for all Y1 students unless a student has received this booster(s) at or after 4 years of age.

* If you are unsure if this immunsation is required but you are happy for it to go ahead, my advice is to consent and send your immunisation book in. The CHP team will check all records before administering and would only give if needed. *

A vaccination team from the Department of Health will visit KJS to administer the vaccination to eligible Year 1 students on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Please read the consent form very carefully and complete all the sections by ticking (✓) and signing as appropriate. If you do not consent, you will need to complete the Refusal Form and return the form to us.

The vaccination team will also require your child’s ORIGINAL immunisation records. If your child’s records are in a language other than Cantonese or English, please translate the vaccines already taken.

Forms and original immunisation records should be returned to the school together by Monday 30th September 2024.

Feel free to contact us for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the new school year!

This week the PTA will meet with the selected Class Representatives who will set up and lead the Whatsapp groups for each class.

PTA Class Rep WhatsApp groups are a very useful and efficient way of communicating to the whole class. The aim of using WhatsApp is to send messages to the entire group, which are relevant to school.

We ask that all parents who wish to be part of this important communication channel agree to this Code of Conduct Form before Thursday 19 September 2024.

The group administrator will have the right to remove participants who have not signed this agreement or who do not abide by the Code of Conduct from school WhatsApp Contact Groups. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Kowloon Junior School & KJS PTA

Hello Parents!

Mrs. Swett and Ms Jackson are eager to hear from you!

Please visit your child's seesaw page to complete a "You Tell Us Survey" for Music and Drama! If you are not receiving seesaw notifications or have any trouble connecting to your students Seesaw Journal, please contact KJS ICT at ictsupport@kjs.hk

Sincerely,

Mrs. Swett and Ms Jackson

Dear parents,

Please note that the following after-school activities will be held as scheduled on 11, 12 September.

11 September (Wed)

• Green Dragons
• Chess Club
• ESF Explore

** KJS News Team, Knex Club will be cancelled.

12 September (Thu)

• Y4-6 Netball Club
• Baking Class
• Drama Club
• ESF Explore

** Chinese Culture Club will be cancelled.

Kowloon Junior School

Dear KJS Families

We hope this letter finds you and your families well.

As you will know, the Hong Kong government lifted the mandatory mask-wearing requirements in March 2023. Since then, we have observed that sickness and absence levels at our school have returned to pre-pandemic levels, which is a positive sign.

However, we recognise that the habitual use of masks has become a part of many students' daily routines over the past few years. While this practice was necessary during the height of the pandemic, recent research suggests that the continuous use of masks can have a negative impact on students' language development and social-emotional well-being.

The attached ‘Overview of Mask Wearing in Schools’ from Hong Kong’s Central Health Child Development team outlines some of the potential impacts of long-term face mask wearing on child development.

Given these risks, we would like to encourage all of our students to gradually transition away from the continuous use of masks in the school setting. We understand that this may be a significant change for some children who have become accustomed to wearing masks regularly. Therefore, we are sharing this information with you now, and encourage families to take the time to have conversations and reassure students about the safety of coming to school without a mask.

Starting after the October mid-term break, we would like to encourage all students to attend school without a mask, unless your child has underlying medical conditions that we should be made aware of. Students who are experiencing symptoms of illness should stay at home and rest. We believe that this approach will not only support the overall well-being of our students but also foster a more positive and engaging learning environment.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Best regards,

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Year 5 Camp: Pui O Beach - Treasure Island Group
Dates: 28 October - 1st November

Dear Parents,

We are excited to share information about our upcoming Year 5 overnight camp in partnership with Treasure Island Group at their iconic Pui O Beach location. To maximise the experience, we have split the camp over a whole week, with each child participating for 3 days and 2 nights.

Camp Schedule:

• Group 1: Monday, 28th October (8:30) to Wednesday, 30th October (14:30)

• Group 2: Wednesday, 30th October (8:30) to Friday, 1st November (14:30)

The Year 5 team will inform you of your child's assigned group in the coming weeks.

Activities:
Students will engage in coasteering, hiking, and adventure challenges. Detailed activity information will be provided during the upcoming presentations.

Important Information:

1. Registration Deadline: Friday, 4th October 2024, 3:00 PM
   Please complete the TIG online school camp registration form for each child:
   TREASURE ISLAND PROGRAMME REGISTRATION FORM 

2.  KJS Medical Form

   If required, please complete the form attached, keep the medications and all the components necessary to administer in a well labelled bag with clear instructions and ask your child to hand it to the responsible teacher. For those students who already keep medication at school for emergency use, we will arrange for the medication to be given to the responsible teachers.

3. Camp Preparation:

   • Students 'What to Bring' List: CLICK HERE 

   • TIG website: http://www.treasureislandhk.com

4. Camp Presentations:

   • For students: Wednesday, 2nd October at school

   • For parents: Wednesday, 2nd October at 16:00 via Zoom (link to be shared later)

Note on Diwali: We are aware that the end of the camp week coincides with Diwali celebrations. While we ensure that Year 5 children won't miss any in-school celebrations, please inform us if the camp dates cause any particular issues for your family.

Transportation: Children will return to school in time for their regular school buses. However, you may choose to meet them at school if you prefer.

Your support in completing the registration forms and ensuring your child has the required kit is crucial for a successful camp experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Year 5 Team

Dear Year 1 Families,

We hope this message finds you well! We are excited to invite you to a special workshop dedicated to our phonics program, Get Reading Right, at Kowloon Junior School. This workshop is designed to provide you with an understanding of how we teach phonics and reading to your children and to equip you with practical tools and strategies to support their learning at home.

Workshop Details:

Date: Tuesday, September 26th

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: School Hall

This interactive session will include an overview of our phonics program followed by hands-on activities where you can engage with the games and resources used in our curriculum. These materials are specially designed to complement the learning done in class and will be a valuable addition to your at-home educational activities.

We kindly ask that each family be represented by one parent or guardian to ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably. We recommend that the attending adult be the one who will primarily assist the child with reading at home. Please do not bring your children along to this workshop. It is for caregivers only. 

We are looking forward to an engaging and informative afternoon with you and are excited to support you in playing a proactive role in your child's reading journey!

Warm regards,

The Year 1 Team

Dear KJS families,

Please kindly be reminded that we have students who have a severe nut allergy. Exposure to nut products, including peanut butter and Nutella, for these children can trigger an anaphylactic reaction - a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.

In order to keep the children safe, parents are asked to be mindful of this and not to send in any sort of food for sharing with others. Nuts and nut products should not be brought to school or included in lunches or snacks for all students. As students sit in the same room to eat their lunch this is particularly important. Your support in this area is very much appreciated.

The safety and wellbeing of all children in our care is our priority. 

Thank you so much for your ongoing cooperation and vigilance in ensuring a safe environment for all our students.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear KJS families,

Following our earlier communication regarding the potential T8 signal, we have made the decision to cancel all Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) scheduled for this afternoon.

Regular dismissal times remain unchanged. Please ensure you have arrangements in place for your child's pickup or travel home at the end of the normal school day.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. As always, the safety of our students is our primary concern.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this update.

Kind Regards,

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear KJS Families,

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a Typhoon warning and the EDB have advised  schools to close tomorrow (6 Sep). Teachers will send out work for students to undertake with some online check-ins. Please contact the school office if you have any issues at office@kjs.edu.hk. Updates will follow as and when needed and will also be issued on the school website.

Kind regards,
Gavin MacGregor
Principal

Dear KJS families,

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO)  has indicated a possibility of raising the T8 signal between 4pm and 7pm this evening. We want to assure you that as it stands, this will have no impact on our regular learning schedule or end-of-day procedures. Students will attend classes and be dismissed at the usual time.

One aspect we are currently considering is the status of our after-school Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs). We will be closely monitoring the situation and will make a decision regarding ECAs by lunchtime. You can expect to receive a notification about this decision no later than 1pm today. However, if the HKO provides a more specific timeframe for the potential T8 signal, we may communicate our decision earlier.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this weather situation. Rest assured that the safety of our students is our top priority, and we will keep you informed of any changes or updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Kind Regards,
Gavin MacGregor
Principal

Dear KJS families,

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO)  has indicated a possibility of raising the T8 signal between 4pm and 7pm this evening. We want to assure you that as it stands, this will have no impact on our regular learning schedule or end-of-day procedures. Students will attend classes and be dismissed at the usual time.

One aspect we are currently considering is the status of our after-school Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs). We will be closely monitoring the situation and will make a decision regarding ECAs by lunchtime. You can expect to receive a notification about this decision no later than 1pm today. However, if the HKO provides a more specific timeframe for the potential T8 signal, we may communicate our decision earlier.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this weather situation. Rest assured that the safety of our students is our top priority, and we will keep you informed of any changes or updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Kind Regards,

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Wednesday 4th September

Inclement Weather Procedures

Dear KJS families,

With the possibility of Typhoon signals being raised this week, parents are advised to stay informed via the ESF App and note the following inclement weather arrangements, which apply in all cases.

In case of T8 (or above) or a Red/Black rain signal is hoisted before the school starts:

Once EDB decides to close schools due to the inclement weather, the school will message parents via the ESF App and SMS. A banner will also be posted on our website.

Parents are advised to keep their children at home.

Teachers will be offering students access to independent learning tasks with some year groups having some zoom sessions as described below. Please note if T10 or Black rain signal is issued there is no requirement to provide online learning, in line with ESF policy.

Teachers will send out the links on the morning of the closure.

In case of T8 signal is approaching during school hours

If the T8 signal is approaching, the Hong Kong Observatory will normally issue a two-hour warning period for the public. School buses will depart after an hour and the school gate will open at the same time.

The school will notify parents of the bus departure time via the ESF App and SMS. A banner will also be posted on our website. 

For parents of children taking school buses, please pick them up at the stops as per their usual practice.

If parents choose to pick up their children in person, please notify the bus company and the school office.

If the above is deemed not possible, the school will inform affected parents that their children will remain in school until it is safe to release them or until a parent or designated responsible adult picks them up. Students will not be sent home on school buses once a Signal 8 or above has been hoisted.

Protocol for Reds/Black Rain announcement during school hours

Buses will be cancelled if the signal is still raised at 1.15pm. This is to allow time to contact parents and for you to make arrangements to collect your child  (although we will advise parents to wait till the signals are lowered.)

If signal is lowered before 1.15pm then the School Buses will run as normal

If you choose to collect your child, when arriving at KJS, our staff will be present to direct parents to the correct shared area to collect their child.

Where possible parents should present their children's student cards to our staff while picking them up.   For those who pick up other families' children, a written confirmation (email or text messages) is required.

Please remember to stay informed and follow the procedures as outlined above and to ensure a smooth and safe pick-up process during inclement weather situations. 

For any questions, please contact our school office at office@kjs.edu.hk.

Kind Regards

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear parents

We will start recruiting parent volunteers for this year's field trips and in-school events. 

Parent Volunteers must agree to the following:

• All parent volunteers must adhere to our Parent Charter, and complete the declarations below.  Details can be found in this document - ESF Annual Declaration for Non-Staff Stakeholders. 
  • Child Protection Declaration
  • Code of Conduct and Dignity at Work Protocol Declaration
  • Conflict of Interest and Acceptance of Advantage Declaration
  • Responsible Use of Personal Data and IT

Parents who sign up will be placed on our volunteer database and teachers will be in contact when they need extra help during this year's field trips and in-school events.  

• All parent volunteers can only enter our campus after receiving a confirmation from teachers involved, and at the scheduled date and time.
  • Wear a badge for volunteer at all times
  • No lingering on campus after activities 
• All parent volunteers will be supervised by our staff during the course of activities.
• In case of any upper respiratory infection symptoms i.e. fever, headache, diarrhoea or vomiting, parent volunteers are advised to stay home and be refrained from school for at least 48 hours until they are fully recovered. This helps prevent the spread of illness across the school.

Should you be interested to become our Parent Volunteer during this school year after reading the above information, please log in to the Gateway, sign the eNotice called "KJS Parent Volunteer 2024-2025" and submit your reply slip to us on or before Monday 16 September 2024.  Once we verify your submitted record, your name and contact information will be shared with our teachers who may need your help.  In case you wish to withdraw during the year, please email our HR & Finance Team at finance@kjs.edu.hk and we will remove your information from the database accordingly.

If you forget your password to Gateway, please refer to this document.  For other questions regarding your login, please contact our IT Team at ictsupport@kjs.edu.hk.  
 

Best regards
Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents,

Reminder: Submission of STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE/SCHOOL DENTAL CARE SERVICE Application Form on/ before 2nd September 2024 (next Monday)

Please kindly be reminded to complete the captioned blue application form(s) fully and return it to KJS on/ before Monday 2nd September 2024. If your children are joining the School Dental Care, please submit the application form together with a copy of the selected identity document.  Please understand that any applications received after the deadline cannot be processed and you will have to wait until the next academic year to enroll.

Invoices will be issued through our Payment System and emailed to parents who return completed application forms after collection of the applications. NO CASH OR CHEQUE will be accepted.

Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

Email: nurse@kjs.edu.hk

Dear year 4-6 students,

We are looking for students in years 4-6 who would like to take on a leadership role at KJS. The role is called "Playground Ambassador" and your responsibilities would involve monitoring certain playtimes on the ground floor, ensuring the children playing are safe, and showing respect for self, others and the environment. 

If successful, you will go through some training to learn the skills needed to become a successful ambassador for our playground. 

It is important to note that if successful, some of your playtime would be dedicated to being on duty rather than playing with friends. 

Please take a look at the poster, and if you are interested, email Mrs. Doucette with the necessary information. The deadline is September 2nd. 

Thank you,

Mrs. Doucette

Dear Parents, 

Sign-ups for all external (non-KJS-run) ECAs are now open! 

Below is a list of ECAs run by external providers. Please complete the registration as soon as possible as many of the clubs are starting next week. You may refer to the attached flyers for more information.

1. Baking Club with Flour
2. Chess Club with ActiveKids
3. Clay Club with Twiga Pottery
4. Drama Club with FAUST
5. Music Clubs with TASTO
6. Writing Club with Elephant Community Press

Kindly note that these clubs are solely managed and run by external providers. In case you have any questions regarding the enrollment process or arrangements, please liaise with the service providers directly. 

Kind regards,

KJS Office

Dear Year 1 Families,

I hope this message finds you well and your children are enjoying their school life at KJS. As we progress through the school year, I want to take a moment to revisit an important guideline we shared at the start of the year regarding how to handle reports or incidents involving our students.

We understand that children are naturally expressive and will often share their day-to-day interactions with you. While it is important to listen to them, it is equally important to handle any concerns about these reports through the appropriate channels. We strongly advise against contacting other families or parents directly to discuss incidents that your children report. This approach ensures that all parties receive accurate and constructive information, preventing misunderstandings and promoting a positive environment for our children.

Why Contact School Staff First?
Clarity and Accuracy: Teachers and school staff are present during school hours and are knowledgeable about the day’s events and the context in which they occur.
 

Handling of Situations: Our staff is adept at managing and resolving conflicts or issues effectively and respectfully. We aim to work with the students involved first and teach them the skills needed to resolve conflicts on their own.

Confidentiality and Sensitivity: Addressing concerns through the school respects the privacy and dignity of all students and families involved.
 

Our Commitment to You

At KJS, we are proactive in addressing issues that arise during school hours. We want to reassure you that if there is anything significant that needs to be communicated to families, we will not hesitate to reach out directly. Our goal is to ensure that all students have a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Action Steps for Parents
If your child shares something with you that is concerning:

Contact the Teacher: Reach out to your child’s teacher, who can provide you with the necessary context and information.

Follow Up: If further action is needed, the teacher will speak with the appropriate children, and families as necessary, to ensure a comprehensive response.

By adhering to these guidelines, we maintain a cohesive, respectful, and supportive community for all our families and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in fostering a positive school climate.
 

Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the school office. We are here to support you and your child throughout their educational journey at KJS.
 

Warm regards,

Dawn Doucette

Dear Parents, 

You may log onto Gateway for a list of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) available for your child to sign up. Registration will open on Monday, 26 August at 5:30pm. 

Each club has a different capacity and some students might be placed on a waiting list once the club has reached its limit. Registration will be randomized and NOT on a first come first served basis. An email notification will be sent out later this week to confirm your registration. 

Kind regards,

KJS Office

Dear Parents and Students,

I am writing to inform you about our upcoming Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) program. 

We are excited to offer a diverse range of activities for our students, and I would like to provide you with important information regarding the structure and sign-up process for these activities.

ECA Categories

Our ECAs are divided into three main categories:

1. KJS Non-Sport ECAs

2. KJS Sport ECAs

3. External Provider ECAs

1. KJS Non-Sport ECAs

• These activities are run free of charge by KJS staff

• They will be divided across the year into four 9-week blocks.

• Sign-up for the first two blocks will be released next week.

• Please note that the number of students who can participate in each activity is capped due to safety considerations and staff-to-student ratios.

2. KJS Sport ECAs

Please see more detailed information here

Please note every child who wishes to participate in a sports club will have the opportunity to do so, although they may be offered a place in a different cohort later in the year.

• Sport ECAs operate slightly differently from non-sport activities.

• These activities are run free of charge by KJS staff

• These may run for longer than 9 weeks.

3. External Provider-run ECAs

• Information about external ECA providers will be advertised through our newsletter.

• These activities are organized by the providers themselves.

• External providers normally charge a fee for their activities.

Important Dates and Information

• All KJS-run ECAs will begin on the week of September 2nd and will be available for sign-up on the Gateway platform early next week. A message will be sent confirming when booking is open

• Sign-up for the first two blocks of KJS-run ECAs will be released next week.

• All KJS-run ECAs for the first two blocks are for Years 3-6 only.

• Some External Provider-run ECAs are open to all year groups.

• After Christmas, KJS-run ECAs for Years 1 and 2 will be introduced. This delay is to allow our younger children to settle into the new school year.

• Parents and caregivers are required to arrange pickups after all ECAs.  If needed, please liaise with the bus companies directly.

Please note that on occasion more ECAs will be released as and when space and staffing is available.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Best regards

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents,

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE/SCHOOL DENTAL CARE SERVICE

The details of the combined application form for Student Health Service and the School Dental Care Service will be sent home with your child today. Parents are encouraged to join both schemes.

HOW TO JOIN THE SERVICES

Parents wishing to enroll their children in one or both of these services are required to complete the application form(s) fully and return it to KJS as soon as possible. If your children are joining the School Dental Care, please submit the application form together with a copy of the selected identity document. It is necessary to re-enroll each year. The last date for acceptance of the forms is Monday 2nd September 2024. Please understand that any applications received after the deadline cannot be processed and you will have to wait until the next academic year to enroll.

FEE & PAYMENT

While the Student Health Service is free, parents are required to pay an annual fee of HK$36 per student for the School Dental Care Service. Parents are required to arrange their own transportation outside school hours for both services. Invoices will be issued through our Payment System and emailed to parents, who return completed application forms, in September after the submission deadline. NO CASH OR CHEQUE will be accepted.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

For Health Service enquiries, please telephone 3163 4600 or visit website: http://www.studenthealth.gov.hk.

For Dental Care Service please telephone 2892 2157 or visit http://www.schooldental.gov.hk.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents, 

Sign ups for all TASTO Music ECA's are now open! 

These sign ups will close on Friday 30, August.

Use the link below to choose and register for your child's music ECA! 

If you have questions or need any help, please contact hktastomusic@gmail.com.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14no51CZSCDHin0Zc8BywjlIgiBJwKLInS6UF9hUv3rA/edit?usp=sharing

Sincerely,

Mrs. Swett

Dear Year 2 Parents,

This is to inform you that there is one reported case of Scarlet Fever in Year 2 on 22nd August 2024. 

As Scarlet Fever is a communicable disease, we would like you to read the following information provided by the Centre for Health Protection, in order to prevent your child from becoming infected.

Causative agent

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. It mostly affects children.

Clinical features

It usually starts with a fever and sore throat. Headache, vomiting and abdominal pain may also occur. The tongue may have a distinctive "strawberry"-like (red and bumpy) appearance. A "sandpaper" texture-like rash would commonly begin on the first or second day of illness over the upper trunk and neck, which spreads to the limbs. The rash is usually more prominent in armpits, elbows and groin areas. It usually subsides after one week and is followed by skin peeling over fingertips, toes and groin areas.

Scarlet fever is sometimes complicated with middle ear infection, throat abscess, chest infection, meningitis, bone or joint problems, damage to kidneys, liver and heart, and rarely toxic shock syndrome.

Mode of transmission

The bacteria are present in the mouth, throat and nose of the infected person. They are transmitted through either respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected respiratory secretions.

Incubation period

The incubation period is usually 1 to 3 days.

Management

Scarlet fever can be effectively treated with antibiotics. If symptoms of scarlet fever develop, consult the doctor promptly and take antibiotics according to doctor ’s advice. Symptoms may be relieved by parallel use of fever-lowering drugs, more rest and replenishment of fluids.

Prevention

There is no vaccine available against scarlet fever. Members of public are advised to reduce their chance of getting infection by adopting the following measures:

• Perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes; after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing.

• Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with a disposable paper towel or hand dryer. If hand washing facilities are not available, or when hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70 to 80% alcohol-based handrub is an effective alternative.

• Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, then wash hands thoroughly.

• Avoid sharing personal items e.g. eating utensils and towels.

• When having respiratory symptoms, wear a surgical mask, refrain from work or attending class at school, avoid going to crowded places and seek medical advice promptly.

• Children suffering from scarlet fever should refrain from attending school or child care setting until fever has subsided and they have been treated with antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with 1:99 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 99 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes, and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Use absorbent disposable towels to wipe away obvious contaminants such as respiratory secretions, and then disinfect the surface and neighbouring areas with 1:49 diluted household bleach (mixing 1 part of 5.25% bleach with 49 parts of water), leave for 15-30 minutes and then rinse with water and keep dry. For metallic surfaces, disinfect with 70% alcohol.

• Maintain good indoor ventilation. Avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places; high-risk individuals may consider putting on surgical masks while in such places.

The concerned area in our school has been disinfected.

Should you have any queries in regard to this email, please contact nurse@kjs.hk.

Best regards,

Carmen Chan

School Health Professional

Kowloon Junior School

Tel: 3765 8781

You Tell Us Parent/Teacher Meetings

To ensure these meetings run as smoothly as possible, please take time to read through all of the details in this document. 

Dear KJS parents and guardians,

Our You Tell Us Meetings are designed to provide parents with an opportunity early in the academic year to share relevant information with the teacher about their child. Academic progress will be discussed later this term at the three-way learning conference and will not be a feature of this meeting. 

What will this meeting be about?

Student well-being is crucial for engagement, motivation, and effective learning. Research consistently shows that a child's diet, exercise, sleep, and technology habits significantly impact their academic success and overall health.

This year, we are seeking information about your child's current habits in these areas at home. Understanding these routines helps us identify and address behaviors in school that may be linked to challenges in these aspects of their life.

If you have any questions please get in touch with one of us directly. 

Warm Regards,

KJS Senior Leadership Team

Dear Parents,

This letter provides information regarding the upcoming school camps for the 2024/25 academic year. We are excited to offer these enriching experiences for our students!

Year 4 - 2 days/1 night

Venue: Wu Kai Sha
Date: 27-28 March 2025

Fee per student: HK$2,300 (no fee increase this year; invoices to be issued on 2 September)

Year 5 - 3 days/2 nights

Venue: Pui O Beach
Date: Week Beginning 28 October 2024

Fee per student: HK$3,500 (no fee increase this year; invoices to be issued on 2 September)

Year 6 - 4 days/3 nights

Venue: Wong Yi Chau
Date: 3-6 December 2024

Fee per student: HK$5,500 (no fee increase this year; invoices to be issued on 2 September)

Detailed information about the camps, including packing lists and activities, will be distributed closer to the camp dates.

Parents' meetings for all year groups will be held nearer to the camp dates. We will provide further details about the meetings in due course.

Best regards

Kowloon Junior School

Dear Parents,

We would like to remind you that tomorrow Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd August, we will be trialling a different approach for the bus drop-offs in the morning.

The buses listed in the table below will be dropped off at our second gate, which is located slightly further down Perth Street. All other buses will be dropped off at the main gate as normal. Both of the entrances to the school will be well-staffed to ensure all children enter the building safely.

For Parents Who Drop Off by Car:

Please continue to drop your children at the main entrance by the security office.

For Walkers:

If your child usually walks up the hill to school, you are, of course, welcome to send them through the second entrance.

Important Parking Reminder:

If you drive, we kindly ask that you do not park too close to the second entrance. The photos below show the area (marked with a yellow line) that we would like to keep clear as much as possible.

If your child arrives on one of the buses above please inform them also. As mentioned above, staff will be on duty at both gates.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we trial this new approach.

Kind Regards

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Friday 16th August

Dear Parents,

We hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you that on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th August, we will be trialling a different approach for the bus drop-offs in the morning.

The buses listed in the table below will be dropped off at our second gate, which is located slightly further down Perth Street. All other buses will be dropped off at the main gate as normal. Both of the entrances to the school will be well-staffed to ensure all children enter the building safely.

For Parents Who Drop Off by Car:

Please continue to drop your children at the main entrance by the security office.

For Walkers:

If your child usually walks up the hill to school, you are, of course, welcome to send them through the second entrance.

Important Parking Reminder:

If you drive, we kindly ask that you do not park too close to the second entrance. The photos below show the area (marked with a yellow line) that we would like to keep clear as much as possible.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we trial this new approach.

Kind Regards

Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Year 1 Parents,

We are excited to invite you and your child to our special community event, "Growing Your Bravery," specifically designed for our Year 1 students and their families. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to engage in meaningful activities with your child and spend time connecting with other Year 1 families. Please familiarise yourself with all of the information below to help ensure we have a smooth morning.

Event Details:
Date: August 19th (Monday)

Time: 8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (gates open at 8:35 a.m.)

Location: School Hall OR YR1 Classrooms (see below for details)

Please Bring:

• Picnic-style lunch
• Blanket for sitting (optional)
• Water bottle
• Snack

Please Wear:

• Children - PE uniform
• Adults - something comfortable

Important Notes:
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, we ask that only one adult accompany each child. 

We also ask that, throughout the morning, you are as present as you can be, engaging in the activities with your child and looking after their behaviour and wellbeing.

When you arrive at school:

• Students in classes 1KA, 1EM, 1SW should gather in the school hall upon arrival.
• Students in classes 1JA, 1RC should head to the Year 1 classrooms upon arrival.
• Your child will be in their designated A or B groups, the same as during the first two weeks of the school year. This will help maintain familiarity and comfort for all our young students and will enable us to divide them between the various activities that will be happening throughout the morning.

We are truly looking forward to hosting this special event and hope it will be a memorable time for you to bond with your child and enjoy the company of other families. We believe that "Growing Your Bravery" will be an enriching experience for everyone involved, and we can’t wait to see the wonderful interactions that will take place.

Thank you for your cooperation and enthusiasm. 

We look forward to seeing you and your child at the event!
 

Warm regards,
Dawn Doucette and The Year 1 Team

Dear Parents,

We're excited to share that all the students have had a fantastic start to the new academic year!

Please note that timetable information, including details on when PE and other specialist lessons will take place, will be sent out in the year group newsletters on Friday.

Thank you for your continued support.
 

Kind Regards,

Mr Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Year 1 Families,

We are eagerly anticipating your return to school this week and look forward to welcoming each of you. Please note the following important details regarding your arrival and upcoming events:

Arrival Instructions:
Please arrive at the school by 8:30 AM on your scheduled day (tomorrow for Group A or Thursday for Group B). Directly upon arrival, proceed to the school hall located on the 1st floor. The children will be escorted to their classrooms shortly after 8:30 AM, while the adults will remain in the hall for several important presentations.

Special Presentation:
We are pleased to have Dr. Melissa Giglio join us as a guest speaker. She will be sharing insights that are sure to be valuable and engaging for all attendees.

Bravery Grows Event Reminder:
Additionally, I would like to remind you about our "Bravery Grows" event scheduled for Monday, August 19th. Enclosed in this email is a letter that includes a QR code for ordering the "Bravery Grows" book. I encourage you to order a copy ahead of time so that Dr. Giglio can sign and personalize it for your child during the event. The books will be distributed at the event itself.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week ahead with you and your children. See you soon!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Doucette

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1la2MFWb-h_8eI2MfiOv-SfD4Fooy1hr1mXLk3Z6XJ9g/edit?usp=sharing 

Dear Parents,

Please be reminded that the new academic year of 2024/25 will start on Wednesday, 14 August. Students are NOT expected to come to school tomorrow except those who are new to KJS and have already signed up for the transition day. 

Here is our latest school calendar for your reference. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office at office@kjs.edu.hk if you are in doubt or have any further questions.

Kind regards,

KJS Office

Dear KJS Families,

Kindly see attached some FAQs based on the questions asked at the session on Thursday, 23 May. 

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear KJS families,

As the HK government has gazetted the public holidays for 2025, please find attached the final version of  the KJS Calendar 2024-2025.

Please note that three of the staff PD days this year are not ESF wide and set by the individual schools.

Half days will take place on days prior to the Christmas break, Chinese New Year and the Summer break.

For parents who are keen to know the starting date of 2025/2026, please be advised that 11 August 2025 as stated in this calendar is NOT confirmed yet.

Kind Regards,

Mr Gavin MacGregor

Principal

Dear Parents,

Kindly see attached a letter from the Principal regarding some proposed changes to our school timetable for the upcoming 2024/25 academic year.

Kind regards,
KJS Office

Dear Parents,

We have noticed an uptick in mosquitoes after the recent heavy rainstorms. Please kindly note that the school has been taking maximum precaution and adopting additional preventive measures to ensure the health and safety of our students:

• Increased inspection on site to get rid of stagnant water to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes including saucers underneath potted plants, roof top etc;
• Changing water in vases and tanks regularly;
• Keeping drains from clogging to prevent accumulation of water;
• Pest control being done every week (*increased dosage is being applied especially in mosquito-prone areas with sand granular insecticide into gully traps and roof gutters)

Students are advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites by taking the following measures –

• Applying effective mosquito repellent containing DEET to exposed body parts and clothing;
• Students may also consider wearing long sleeved uniform

We always encourage our students to embrace nature, thus the risk of getting mosquito bites cannot be entirely eliminated given the location of our school and the green campus environment we are in. Rest assured that we are doing the best we can to keep the school premises as mosquito free as possible. Your understanding would be much appreciated.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at office@kjs.edu.hk

Kind regards,
KJS Office