Friday 9th October
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Parents,
Greetings to you all. We have two important school events that I would like to bring to your attention.
- The Bradbury School picnic will be held on 6 November, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic, a rug and listen to the live band. This is an opportunity for you to mix and mingle in an informal setting with staff and other parents.
- The Bradbury School Fair will be held on 5 December. Our fair is held every two years and is our major fundraising event. The P.T.A. will be communicating with you separately on this and we welcome your support in any form.
Enclosed with this newsletter is our I.T. acceptable use policy. This is important to fill in and return in light of our continuing and growing I.T. provision at school.
Regards,
Sandra Webster
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
| Date | Activity | Time |
| 13 October 2009 | Literacy Information for Year 1 and 2 | 5:30pm |
| 13 October 2009 | Year 4 Soccer Tournament | 10:30 - 11:30am |
| 13 October 2009 | Year 6 Athletics Day | 9:00 - 12:00pm |
| 13 October 2009 | Year 5 Netball Tournament | 8:40 - 10:10am |
| 14 October 2009 | Year 5 Athletics Day | 9:00 - 12:00pm |
| 15 October 2009 | Year 4 Athletics Day | 9:00 - 12:00pm |
| 16 October 2009 | Year 6 Soccer Tournament | 1:00 - 2:00pm |
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19 October 2009 - 23 October 2009 |
Autumn Half Term Holiday (No classes) |
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| 26 October 2009 | Cheung Yeung Festival (No classes) | All Day |
| 27 October 2009 | Classes begin | 8:30am |
| 28 October 2009 | Literacy Information for Year 5 and 6 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
| 29 October 2009 | Parental Consultations (Option 1) | 2:00 - 6:30pm |
| 4 November 2009 | Parental Consultations (Option 2) | 2:00 - 6:30pm |
| 6 November 2009 | School Picnic | 5:30 - 7:30pm |
| 11 November 2009 | Literacy Information for Year 3 and 4 | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
| 19 November 2009 | Year 1/Year 6 MMR vaccinations | All Day |
PTA NEWS: Date for the Diary - Bradbury School Fair
Saturday 5th December
The Bradbury School Fair will be on Saturday 5th December 2009. This is usually held every two years and is the P.T.A.’s major fund raising event so we need your support. There will be a market place, all kinds of stalls, games and amusements and a full programme of entertainment for all ages. Plenty of food and drink will be available too.
The Market Place.
We will have a market place selling wonderful items from external vendors. If you would like to book a table at the market place, please contact anita@abercorn.com.hk or Judy Stevenson at stevensonhk@netvigator.com
Talent Show
This year we will also be holding a talent show with the theme "Michael Jackson Songs". Help to raise money and have fun singing or dancing to some of your favourite MICHAEL JACKSON songs. The competition is open to all Bradbury students – sing and/or dance solo, in a duet or a group (max 5 people). Categories will be: Years 1 & 2, Years 3 & 4, Years 5 & 6 with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. Overall winners of each category will have a chance to perform on the main stage in the afternoon. Application forms and more details will be sent out before the half-term break. There is limited space and so applications will be accepted on a strictly first-come first served basis. One entry per child and the entries will cost HK$20 per child.
The Stalls.
We will have the following stalls and would be grateful for all donations. Please bring donations to the hall.
- Books (adults and children’s) DVDs, VCDs, CDs, videos, etc. (new or second hand)
- Toys and Games – in good condition (No soft toys please as they do not store well)
- Bottle Stall/Lucky Dip – preferably full bottles! Other items welcome.
- White Elephant – anything new or in good condition that you don’t want but someone else might e.g. costume jewellery, pretty boxes, ornaments, etc.
- Previously loved designer and good quality clothing and accessories. All clothes should be clean please. (Last time we had top brands such as Christian Lacroix, Channel, Christian Dior, Shanghai Tang, Celine, to name a few.)
- Any items that may be suitable for raffle prizes or small items for game prizes.
Help.
If you are able to help with the organisation of the fair or can help out on the day or have any queries, please contact us by email at pta@bs.esf.edu.hk.
LEARNING SUPPORT CENTRE NEWS
The Dyslexic Association of Hong Kong is presenting a workshop led by Neil Mackay on how to support the Dyslexic child in the classroom and at home. The workshop will be held on Saturday 10th October at the United Services Recreation Club at 9.30
Neil Mackay’s seminars are both interactive and very informative and I recommend anyone who is interested to come along to what will be an entertaining and lively all day session.
Please contact Marilyn Day, head of Learning Support at Bradbury school, for further information.
Marilyn Day – Head of Learning Support Centre
CASUAL DRESS DAY
On Wednesday the 30th September Bradbury School participated in a casual dress day in support of the Community Chest Organisation. The students wore casual dress and were asked to donate some money to support Family and Child Welfare Services in Hong Kong and Services for Street Sleepers and Cage Residents. We are pleased to announce that Bradbury School raised over $13,000.00. This money will directly go to support children and families who are in need.
On behalf of the staff we thank you for supporting this worthwhile cause.
John Marwick – Vice Principal(Upper Phase)
E.S.F. INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTENS
Applications to ESF International Kindergartens for the 2010/11 school year will be accepted from 2 October 2009 for children born between January and December 2007. For information about ESF International Kindergartens and details of the applications process please visit www.esf.org.hk.
E.S.F International Kindergartens
E.S.F. SOCCER CAMPS
This term ESF Soccer will be running soccer specific camps during the half term school break for children aged 3 and up!
These fun based camps will be for both boys and girls of all abilities, and is focused on child development as well as enhancing physical ability in a fun and safe environment!
The 5 day camps will include fun football games as well as mini-tournaments and competitions that are sure to keep children active for the day! Sessions will also provide a great opportunity for children to enhance their social abilities, getting involved in team and group work activities.
For more information and enrolment forms please visit the soccer section of our ESF website: www.esf.org.hk/esf sports/programmes/soccer camp.asp.
Please feel free to contact us by phone 2711-1280 or email aabbas@esf.org.hk. with any queries.
Sports Section – ESF Educational Services Ltd.
YEARS 4 TO 6 CHOIR
The Years 4 to 6 choir had its first rehearsal this week with the first performance only a few weeks away! The choir is open to all children in Years 4 to 6 who are enthusiastic about singing. If your child missed this week's rehearsal, but would like to join the choir, please complete and return the attached permission slip and ask them to come along to the next rehearsal which will take place in the hall at 3pm next Thursday, 15th October.
Gethyn Clothier - Head of Performing Arts
Please return this form to Mr. Clothier
I give permission for my child ________________________________________ in class __________
to attend choir rehearsals from 3.00 to 4.00 p.m. each Thursday.
Signed__________________________________________ Email Address________________________
MEDICAL NEWS: IMMUNISATONS YEAR 1 AND YEAR 6 (2009-2010)
The immunisation team of the Health Department will visit our School on the 19th of November 2009. They will provide the Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination for Years 1 and 6 students. Hepatitis B Vaccination is also provided for Year 6 students. The vaccination that the nurses provide is funded by the Hong Kong Government, and does not require a fee.
Please fill in either the consent form/ refusal form, and return it to the medical room before 13th of November Friday 2009.
Please complete the form, and attach your student’s medical records. The medical records will be returned to you immediately after the immunisation.
If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or email: Lauren.Lau@bs.esf.edu.hk
Lauren Lau - Health Professional
PYP NEWS: YEAR 4 PROGRAM OF INQUIRY (POI)
The most significant and distinctive feature of the Primary Years Program is the six transdisciplinary themes. These themes are about issues that have meaning for, and are important, to all of us. The six themes of global significance create a transdisciplinary framework that allows our students to move beyond the confines of learning within subject areas.
Last year teachers at Bradbury worked in collaborative teams to develop a PYP Program of Inquiry (POI). A school’s Program of Inquiry is made up of 36 transdisciplinary Units (6 per year group). Each unit of inquiry runs for approximately six weeks. This week we will share the Program of Inquiry for Year 4.
The development of a Program of Inquiry is a continual process and teachers are constantly evaluating and reviewing the current units, along with developing new units.
C. Duncan – PYP Co-ordinator/Vice Principal
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YEAR 4
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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How the world works
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How We Express Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Definition
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An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends,communities and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Body Works
Science and Technology, PSHE, Social Studies
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Our Changing Planet
Science and Technology
Term 3 – Unit 5
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Beliefs and Values
Language, PSHE
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Sharing the planet
Science, Social studies
Term 1 –Unit 2
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Migration
Social studies, Language
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Field to table
Social Studies
Term 2 – Unit 4
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Central Idea
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The body systems interact and work together for us to be able to function
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Humans are affected by the continual changing nature of the Earth’s physical structure
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Beliefs and values shape people’s thinking and action
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An ecosystem is a community of organisms that depend on and interact with one another and their environment
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Human migration is a response to and can cause challenges, risks and opportunities
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Food goes through many changes in order to get from field to table
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Lines of Inquiry
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*Systems of the body and how they function
*Connections between the body systems
Key Concepts: Connection and Function
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*How the Earth has changed and is continuing to change
*Why the Earth changes
*How the Earth’s changes effects humans
Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Change
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*Exploring our beliefs and values
*What we read and view can influence and challenge our beliefs
*Exploring the beliefs and values of our school
Key Concepts: Perspective, responsibility, Reflection
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*The components of an eco system, including the relationship between the producer and the consumers in them
*Where different kinds of ecosystems are found
*Significant events that affect the balance of an ecosystem
Key Concepts: Form, Connection and change
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*The reasons why people migrate
*Historical migration to Hong Kong
*The impact of migration
Key Concepts: Causation. Change and Reflection
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*The origin of food
*The ways foods are grown, harvested and processed
*The stages of transportation and distribution of food
Key Concepts: Function and Connection
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P.E. NEWS
There’s a very busy week ahead in our P.E. lessons. We have the Years 4, 5 and 6 athletics meets. These meets are the final lesson of the athletics units of work and are a culmination of the learning that has been taking place during these lessons. The meets will all take place at Causeway Bay athletic ground on Causeway Road (next to the central library which is number 66). They will run from 9 am to 12 noon. Year 6 will be on Tuesday 13th October, Year 5 on Wednesday 14th October, Year 4 on Thursday 15th October. As always we invite parents to come and support the athletes as they compete in a variety of running, jumping and throwing events.
Years 4 and 6 also have their soccer tournaments/festival. These tournaments/festivals are the final lesson of the soccer units of work and are a culmination of the learning that has been taking place during the soccer lessons. They will take place at the Happy Valley pitches. Year 4 will be on Tuesday 13th October between 10.30 am and 11.30am. Year 6 will take place on Friday 16th October between 1pm and 2pm.
Year 5 will have their netball tournament this week. As with the soccer and athletics this is the final lesson of the unit of work and is a culmination of the learning that has been taking place during the netball lessons. This tournament will take place on the netball courts here at school on Tuesday 13th October between 8.40am and 10.10am.
As always we welcome spectators to come along and cheer on the children as they show off the skills they have learnt.
Our after school activity program has also been full on. A whole host of events have taken place since the last newsletter.
Congratulations to our swimming team who after a number of cancelled meets finally got to GSIS and swam fantastically! All the teams did extremely well finishing within a point or two of the winners. Special mention goes to the boys under 10 team who finished 2 points ahead of the other teams and brought home the silverware. Well done boys!
Despite the bad weather our netball teams got off to a flying start in their season. At the pre-season tournament both the A and B teams performed brilliantly each winning a number of their games. Last week we had home games against FIS where we saw some excellent play. We look forward to following the netballers’ successes through their busy season.
Our football teams are also doing extremely well. In the first tournament of the season the under 11 boys were narrowly beaten in the final. They will be playing again at the ESF soccer tournament this Saturday at KGV. We wish them all well and look forward to hearing how they get on.
The long distance running club is living up to its name. The children are all aiming to complete a marathon! The runners are logging the distances they run with the club and looking forward to receiving their prices when they reach the 42KM mark. This event is sponsored by ING. The first race of the season is next Thursday against CIS. Good luck to all the runners.
Marie Farry – Head of Physical Education
Bradbury School Learning Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Introduction
Bradbury School values the use of technology and strongly encourages its students and teachers to find and use creative, effective and efficient ways to support students learning through the use of technology, both in and out of the classroom. To ensure a safe and secure learning experience whilst using these technologies, we need to ensure that all members of the school community are aware of what are, and are not acceptable uses of technologies. Please read and discuss this with your child.
To maintain a safe and secure learning environment, students must
· not play with, use, or change another person’s user accounts
· not access another person’s files or resources
· not play games at school, other than educational games or during social time in specifically designated spaces
· not access inappropriate websites or inappropriate material on a computer while at school
· not use a chat room unless given permission by your teacher
· not attack, threaten or bully another student via the internet
· not take up bandwidth by downloading movies, music, pictures, or by playing online games not directly connected to your learning
· not store music, movies, pictures or files on the school network not connected to your learning
· not download any illegal materials (e.g. cracked software, pirated music or movies, or any copyrighted materials) or bring such materials in to school
· not plagiarise i.e. present anybody else’s work as your own
· not forward or send any content not directly associated with your learning (e.g. advertisements, games, pictures)
· not attempt to access any areas of the school network you do not have permission to visit
Sanctions
The following procedures will be followed when any of the rules above are broken.
1. In the first case, children will be given a warning by the class teacher and reminded of the rules governing Internet access.
2. If a child breaks any rule for a second time, the SMT member responsible for the year group will give the child a final warning and inform the child’s parents.
3. If a rule is broken for a third time by the same student, the child’s parents will be informed by the Principal and the child’s Internet privileges will be withdrawn for a specified time. Serious breaches may incur payment for the cost of repairs, suspension or exclusion.
Agreement – “I accept the above policy”
Name of Student: ________________________________ Class: ________________
Student Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________
Name of Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________ Date: _________________
To be returned to the class teacher once agreed and signed.
Bradbury School Fair Talent Show
ENTRY FORM
Open to all Bradbury students – sing and/or dance solo, in a duet or a group (max 5 people).
Entries cost HK$20 per child. One entry per child.
Categories: Group A: Years 1 & 2
Group B: Years 3 & 4
Group C: Years 5 & 6
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Student’s Name
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Class
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Telephone Number
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Stage/Band Name (if any)
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Email:
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Select (Tick)
SOLO
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DUET
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GROUP (no. of people)
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SELECTED SONG (please select one song only)
Indicate if singing (S), dancing (D) or both (B)
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Beat It
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Black & White
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Man in the Mirror
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Ben
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Earth Song
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Blame it on the Boogie
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Billy Jean
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Heal the World
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Rockin’ Robin
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- I enclose my entry fee of HK$20 per person (cash only please)
- Entry fees are non-refundable
- Entries will not be processed without an entry fee
- Once entries are processed, notification will be given by email and a time given for the performance
- Any changes to the schedule will be given via email
- Please place group entries into one envelope
ENTRY DEADLINE IS MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2009 (no late entries will be accepted after this date.)
Entries to be posted in designated box found at Bradbury School Reception.
Any queries, please contact Judy Stevenson: stevensonhk@netvigator.com
or Rebekah James: beks01@netvigator.com
