Dear Parent/Guardian,
Apologies for the inconvenience,
Due to a technical issue, the eNotice was unable to open last Friday. We have resolved the issue and will be reopening it tomorrow, 23 April 2024, at 4 pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Details
Date: | 11 May 2024 |
Time: | Session A: 09:45 - 12:00 Session B: 13:45 - 16:00 |
Quota: 20
Cost: HK$50 / student (The cost is included for 1 student and 1 adult)
Each student should be accompanied by one adult.
Email Enquiries: pta@sjs.esf.edu.hk
eNotice opens at 4:00 pm on 19/04/2023
Deadline: 03/05/2024 at 12:00 noon
Yours sincerely,
PTA
Dear Parents,
I wanted to reach out and express our appreciation for the incredibly positive response we received to our recent parent yoga class and family yoga fun tailored for the SJS community.
In light of the encouraging feedback, we are pleased to offer another family yoga fun for SJS families to join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session. The sessions will take place on the following dates:
Thursday 3 May (please register by 26 April)
Thursday 20 June (eNotice will be available later)
Both sessions will start at 3.00 pm in the SJS Performing Arts Room.
The eNotice for the session in May will be available on 19 April 2024 at 4:00 pm. Due to limited availability, spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend securing your spot by registering before 26 April.
Regards,
Kari Yeung
Learning Support Teacher
Dear Year 4 Families,
Camp Webinar
Thank you to those who were able to join the Y4 Camp Parent Infromation Session. To catch up on what was shared, please find below:
Enrolment Form
In order to provide an excellent camp experience for every student and ensure that all children’s needs are met, parents are required to complete the TIG online school camp registration form for each child. A copy of which may be found by clicking the following link TREASURE ISLAND PROGRAMME REGISTRATION FORM. The deadline for enrolment is 3:00 pm on Friday 19th April 2024. If your child has any specific medical requirements, please email your child’s class teacher and the school health professional (nurse@g.sjs.edu.hk) directly.
Camp Preparation and Reminders
Students come to school as normal on their camp day.
Parents need to arrange for pick up from the school campus at 5:00 pm on the day of camp.
Students should bring their own lunch and snack.
Ensure students bring everything on the ‘What to Bring’ list.
The day when your child is not on camp, and if half their class are on camp, your child should come to school as normal.
Students ‘What to Bring’ List – CLICK HERE
FAQ - CLICK HERE
TIG website: http://www.treasureislandhk.com
If you have any questions regarding camp please contact your child’s class teacher or Ms Thompson (nicola.thompson@sjs.esf.edu.hk).
Warm Regards,
Ms Thompson
Dear Year 5 families,
We are already looking ahead to your child's Year 6 experience coming up in the 2024-25 school year. Now that we are post-pandemic, we are able to offer more possibilities of trips. Before we finalise plans, we would like to hear your voices.
Please read over the following options below and let us know what your family prefers and what works best for them. We will do our best to balance the needs and hopes of the entire group.
Please only select one of the three options. Once we are able to review family feedback, we will be able to provide more information to families.
Thank you.
ESF Sha Tin Junior School
Dear Year 5 Families,
Camp Webinar
Thank you to those who were able to join the Y5 Camp Parent Information Session. To catch up on what was shared, please find below:
Enrolment Form
In order to provide an excellent camp experience for every student and ensure that all students' needs are met, parents are required to complete the online Outward Bound enrolment form for each child. A copy of the form may be found by clicking the following link MEDICAL ENROLMENT FORM (Year 5). The deadline for enrolment is 3:00 pm on Monday 29th April 2024. If your child has any specific medical requirements, please email your child’s class teacher and the school health professional (nurse@g.sjs.edu.hk) directly.
Camp Preparation and Reminders
Students come to school as normal on the first day of camp - Thursday 23rd May 2024.
Parents need to arrange for pick up from the school campus at 5:00 pm on Friday 24th May 2024.
Ensure students bring everything on the ‘What to Bring’ list.
Students ‘What to Bring’ List – CLICK HERE
FAQ - CLICK HERE
Outward Bound Parent Handbook – CLICK HERE
Outward Bound Website: https://www.outwardbound.org.hk/
If you have any questions regarding camp please contact your child’s class teacher or Ms Thompson (Nicola.thompson@sjs.esf.edu.hk).
Warm Regards,
Ms Thompson
Head of Curriculum
Dear Year 6 Families,
Camp Webinar
Thank you to those who were able to join the Y6 Camp Parent Information Session. To catch up on what was shared, please find below:
Enrolment Form
In order to provide an excellent camp experience for every student and ensure that all student’s needs are met, parents are required to complete the online Outward Bound enrolment form for each child. A copy of the form may be found by clicking the following link MEDICAL ENROLMENT FORM (Year 6). The deadline for enrolment is 3:00 pm on Monday 29th April 2024. If your child has any specific medical requirements, please email your child’s class teacher and the school health professional (nurse@g.sjs.edu.hk) directly.
Camp Preparation and Reminders
Students come to school as normal on the first day of camp - Monday 20th May 2024.
Parents need to arrange for pick up from the school campus at 5:00 pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
Ensure students bring everything on the ‘What to Bring’ list.
Students ‘What to Bring’ List – CLICK HERE
FAQ - CLICK HERE
Outward Bound Parent Handbook – CLICK HERE
If you have any questions regarding camp please contact your child’s class teacher or Ms Thompson (nicola.thompson@sjs.esf.edu.hk).
Warm Regards,
Ms Thompson
Head of Curriculum
With the start of Term 3 comes exciting new opportunities. Our teachers and EAs have developed a wide range of extracurricular activities for our current term 3 that will take place at two different times depending on the activity:
During the lunch break time (30 minutes)
After school (approx. 60 minutes)
Given the limited number of spots, not all students can be guaranteed an opportunity each term. Students who have not yet participated in an ECA this year will be prioritised this term.
For those students interested in joining an ECA this term, it is important that they do their research beforehand and decide on their top three choices of activities. Please review this catalogue with your children and have them decide on their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices by Thursday 18 April. Please clarify for them that if they already participated in an ECA this year (break time or after school), that they may not get a chance this term.
Please note:
Some activities are “drop in” and do not require sign-ups. In this way, students are not expected to attend each week but can attend when they so desire and when space is available.
For most after-school ECAs, the sign-up process is different. Families are required to sign-up or show interest via the Gateway eNotice. eNotice will be opened on Thursday 18 April at 4:00 pm in regards to these ECAs. Also: families are required to organise pick-up for children at 4:00 pm.
ECAs & student-clubs will begin the week of 22 April 2024.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr Aaron Van Borek (aaron.vanborek@sjs.esf.edu.hk), who is helping to organise these activities.
Dear Year 6 Families,
School Camp (Three Days, Two Nights)
We hope this letter finds you well. We are excited to inform you that our Year 6 students will have the incredible opportunity to participate in an overnight camp experience this term. This will be in partnership with our camp provider, Outward Bound Hong Kong.
The aim of the Year 6 camp is to provide students with a unique and transformative experience that promotes independence, builds resilience and develops their teamwork skills. Through engaging activities, team-building exercises, nature walks and adventurous sports, students will develop valuable life skills and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.
Dates and Timings
The Year 6 three days and two nights camp will be from Monday 20th May to Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at Outward Bound Hong Kong (located in Sai Kung).
Students should come to school as normal on Monday 20th May either via their school bus or by being dropped off. They will then depart for camp from school at 8:30 am.
On Wednesday 22nd May students will not return to school until 5:00 pm. As such, arrangements will need to be made for your child to be collected by a responsible adult from the SJS campus at 5:00 pm on this day as they will not return on time for the school bus.
Please inform us closer to the date if you make any arrangements for your child to be collected by another adult.
Cost and Payment
Cost for the bus and the three days, two nights camp experience is HKD$3700 per student.
All payments must be made via the ESF e-payment system.
An e-Notice link to the e-Payment system will be issued to you directly.
If you would like your child to attend this three days, two nights camp experience, please review and complete the information below.
Key Information - ACTION REQUIRED
Complete the online enrolment form
In order to provide an excellent camp experience for every student and ensure that all student’s needs are met, parents are required to complete the online Outward Bound enrolment form for each child. A copy of which may be found by clicking the following link MEDICAL ENROLMENT FORM (Year 6)
The deadline for enrolment is 3:00 pm on Monday 29th April 2024.
If your child has any specific medical requirements, please email your child’s class teacher and the school health professional (nurse@g.sjs.edu.hk) directly.
2. Camp Preparation
Students ‘What to Bring’ List – CLICK HERE
FAQ - CLICK HERE
Outward Bound Parent Handbook – CLICK HERE
Outward Bound Website: https://www.outwardbound.org.hk/
3. Parent Webinar
To go into further details about how your child’s camp experience will be organised, we will be hosting a parent webinar on Thursday 11th April at 6:00 pm.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99247565694
If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me (Nicola.thompson@sjs.esf.edu.hk).
Best wishes,
Ms Thompson
Dear Year 2 Parents and Carers,
During our ‘Sharing the Planet’ Inquiry learning journey, Year 2 are going to be exploring habitats and how these provide homes and resources for living things.
To support our research and deepen our discussion around habitats, Year 2 will be going on a short walk around our SJS area, walking in a circuit up the staircase, along Sui Wo Road, through the forest from Sui Wo Road and then returning to school. We will be looking at the environment and the variety of ways the habitat supports living things, as we observe and collect evidence.
Monday 15 April
Class 2.1 2.5
Tuesday 16 April
Class 2.2 2.3 2.4
A full risk assessment of the route has been completed and we look forward to exploring our environment together.
If you would prefer that your child stays on the school campus, please contact your class teacher and we will make arrangements.
Thank you for your support.
Warm regards,
The Year 2 Team
Dear Year 6 Parents,
Dedication note to Y6 students
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
We would like to invite you to write a short dedication to your child for inclusion in the Yearbook. This might be something like, ‘You made us so proud, especially with your participation in the sports teams.’
Please click here to submit your dedication message.
This is totally free of charge, so let’s join in and enter your dedication note.
The Deadline is Friday 12 April 2024 (at 12 noon).
Character limit includes spaces, letters, numbers and punctuations.
Dedication Header: 30 characters (If you leave this blank, we will put your child’s preferred name as the header)
Dedication Comment: 290 characters
Please avoid any special symbols, e.g. @#$%^&* and in English language ONLY.
Please note, the school remains the right to edit your comment if necessary. If you want further assistance, please contact our Office Manager, Alex Chu, at info@sjs.esf.edu.hk.
Best regards,
Rehana Shanks
Principal
Dear parents,
Year 1 MMRV injection will be postponed to the 24 June due to our sports day on Friday 8 March.
Your immunization records will be kept at school until the injection is done. If you want to collect it beforehand please contact our school nurse.
If there are any questions please feel free to contact us.
Best regards,
ESF Sha Tin Junior School
On February 26th, a group of Y5 and Y6 students from our school participated in The First ESF Chinese Battle Of Books Competition, competing against Glenealy School, Bradbury School, Quarry Bay School, and Clearwater Bay School. The competition was intense, with three rounds of challenging battles. However, I am delighted to announce that our school emerged as the Champion!
This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and determination of our students. Their commitment to reading and their exceptional teamwork has truly paid off. They have demonstrated their love for learning and their passion for Chinese literature.
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the participating students. We also hope that this will inspire more students in Chinese reading.
Chinese Culture and Language Team
Dear Parents,
MMR/ MMRV Immunisation programme for Year 1 students
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will organise an immunisation programme for our Year 1 students on 7 March 2024. The consent form has been given out this week. Please read the information carefully.
Please complete and return the following items by 29 Feb 2024.
Please follow the items below before submitting the documents mentioned above.
Should you have further questions, please contact the School Immunisation Teams at 2615-8585 or our school nurse at 2602-2827.
Joyce Yam
School Health Professional
Dear Parents,
Human papillomavirus Immunisation programme for Year 5 and 6 Girls ONLY
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will organise an immunisation programme for our Year 5 and 6 girls on 29th Feb 2024. The consent form has been given out this week. Please read the information carefully.
*There will be two doses of the HPV vaccine; the first dose will be given in Year 5 (aged 9 years or above), and a second dose will be provided in the following school year (Year 6).
Please complete and return the following items no later than 22 Feb 2024.
Please follow the items below before submitting the documents mentioned above.
Should you have further questions, please contact the School Immunisation Teams at 2615-8585 or our school nurse at 2602-2827.
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Joyce Yam
School Health Professional
Dear SJS Community,
It is with great pride that I write to share the results of our recent IB Evaluation visit which took place at the start of November, and which marks the conclusion of a meaningful and intense journey we have taken over the last year.
The IBO have just shared their final evaluation report with us. The results and feedback celebrate our school’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, and they highlight quite a number of strengths. I have attached the full report below for your reading.
I think it meaningful to share their overall conclusions:
Sha Tin Junior School (SJS) is a dynamic and inclusive community that demonstrates a strong commitment to the principles of an IB education and holistic development of students. SJS focuses on nurturing the whole child and actively supports students across the breadth of education.
During the period under review, the school had a number of achievements, including providing various opportunities for teacher and student agency, implementation of Global Goals Award Scheme, and increased student engagement. The other school achievements include strong collaboration with various organizations, provision of learning support and outdoor play opportunities, and active involvement of parents in learning and teaching.
SJS is committed to continuous improvement of programme implementation and ensuring all learners become the best they can be. The governance and leadership teams work well with staff, students, and families in providing a high-quality programme that supports and addresses the interests and passions of students, develop their leadership skills, and honor their voice in shaping their learning experiences. Respectful relationships, development of learning agency, and excellence in performance are valued and modeled by members of SJS learning community.
I thank every member of our community for contributing to our continued success.
Best wishes,
Rehana.