QBS Newsletter - Issue 23

 

 

 
Issue No. 23
4th March 2010
Dear Parents,
 
I would like to thank those parents who have completed the online survey and to encourage those parents who haven't yet done so to go online and respond to the questions.

Currently we have 93 responses which is around 9% and we are aiming for a response rate of 30%, but a higher response would be even better.

I have had some great verbal feedback from parents recently and would love to see that reflected in the survey so please pass on your views.

Debra Gardiner
Principal

QBS Clubs
QBS Clubs and After School Activity Bus
 
We will be accepting club and bus application forms for TERM 3 starting tomorrow. As usual this will be on a first come, first served basis.
The deadline to submit club and bus applications forms is Friday 19th March.

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We are excited to announce that the QBS Chinese Department is going to organise a Book Fair for the 4th and 5th of March 2010. This will be the first Chinese Book Fair to be held at QBS, we have invited five publishers to attend and they will exhibit an extensive collection of books in our Learning Centre and Art Area on these two days..........(+)
 
SAP Publishing
 
Y1 & Y2:    Form 1    Form 2    Form 3
Y3 & Y4:    Form 1    Form 2
Y5 & Y6:    Form 1    Form 2
 
Greatway Educational Publishing
List 1    List 2    List 3
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PTA
WORKSHOP FOR ALL PARENTS
The PTA will be sponsoring the first workshop, to benefit all parents and based on the topic below, by inviting a well-known speaker who is a professional in the field.
 
Our first workshop is:  “HELICOPTER PARENTS”
by Carol McNaughton Ho held on 11th March 2010 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
 
Click here for more information and online registration
 
If you are interested in attending the workshop – please register online.
The workshop is free of charge for all attending and beverages and snacks will be provided.
 
For further information please do not hesitate to contact either Mona or Dorothy on 28871004.
 
SCHOOL BUS - NEWS
 
SCHOOL BUS FEES – TERM 3
 
Unpaid Bus Fees
1) Replacement Cheques: We still have a number of parents who have not as yet sent in the replacement cheques.
2) Bus Fees: Term 3 – we still have parents who have not sent in a cheque at all for Term 3,
 
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING CHEQUES IS :
18th MARCH 2010
  
** Please note that the PTA reserves the right to prohibit those students with outstanding formalities (i.e. unpaid bus fares, and/or uncompleted application forms with parental authorisation for travel) to travel on the school buses. [This is a requirement which is in the best interest of the School, the PTA, the Bus Company, and all parents and students.].
 
  • All cheques should be payable to : “QBS PTA LTD BUS”
  • All cheques are to be dated 20th March 2010.
  • On the reverse side of the cheques – please specify student name / class number & bus number.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact either Mona Diwan or Dorothy Ho on 28871004.
 
Special Travel or Change in Travel Arrangements
All Parents and Guardians are reminded to inform PTA as well as the School for any change in the regular travel plans of their child(ren) 1 DAY before the date and time concerned. Please note that no students will be authorised to travel on other buses without prior authorisation by the PTA – as most of our bus routes are running full.
 
After-School Activities
All Parents and Guardians are reminded to inform PTA in writing, for all the after-school activities of their child(ren) for Term 2 - as soon as possible by email to pta@qbs.edu.hk
 
PTA SHOP - NEWS
 
Summer Uniforms
Summer Uniforms will be available for purchase after the Easter Holidays – starting from 12th April 2010.
 
PTA SHOP - SHOP TIMINGS
Please note the shop will be operating as per the regular schedule until Friday 19th March 2010 (as stated below):
 
 
Regular Times:
Monday - SHOP CLOSED
Tuesday - OPEN - 8:00am - 11:00am / 12:00noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday - OPEN - 8:00am - 11:00am / 12:00noon - 4:00pm
Thursday - OPEN - 8:00am - 11:00am / 12:00noon - 4:00pm
Friday - CLOSED
 
[The shop will also be closed on all CPD and Public Holidays and when school is closed].
 
Please note the shop will be operating as per the special schedule from Monday 22nd March to Friday 26th March 2010:
 
Special Schedule:
Monday, 22nd March 2010 - OPEN (8:00am - 12:00noon)
Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 - OPEN (8:00am – 12:00noon)
Wednesday, 24th March 2010 - CLOSED (for stock check)
Thursday, 25th March 2010 - CLOSED (for stock check)
Friday, 26th March 2010 - CLOSED
 
 
PTA OPERATION TIMINGS
 
PTA OFFICE: will be open from 8:00am to 3:00pm from Monday to Friday (as per the school calendar).
PTA SHOP: will be open from 8:00am to 4:00pm from Tuesday to Thursday only, with a 1 hour closure for lunch from 11:00am to 12:00noon.
 
For further queries on the above please do not hesitate to contact either Mona Diwan or Dorothy Ho at the PTA office either by phone no: 28871004, or by email: pta@qbs.edu.hk 
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Chess
The ISF Academy 2010 Chess Open tournament, organised by The ISF Academy and Chess4Life, will be held on March 27th 2010.
It is open to all students in local and international schools in Hong Kong where students can compete for “team” and “individual” championship titles in three different sections:
  (1) ages 6 and under
  (2) primary level
  (3) secondary level.
 
International Chess Master Mr. Larry Evans, US Chess Federation-selected lecturer and national columnist for Chess Life Magazine, will conduct opening ceremonies and provide expert game analysis for participants.
 
For more details, please go to the Chess4Life section of www.activekidshk.com.
 
To register, please contact ActiveKids by email at info@activekidshk.com, by phone at 9178-7376, by fax 8143-0070 or register online at www.chess4life.com/chess- events/tournaments.
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Music
 
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Performance
23rd March 4~5pm (Buses will return to school by 6pm)
Please print, complete and return this reply slip to secure your FREE seats.
All year 6’s are encouraged to attend as this is a unit we will be inquiring into for the rest of the term.
We have managed to secure a large number of seats so family groups are most welcome (but, sorry, no under 3yrs old).
The fee for the bus is $20 per person.
 
LIVE Orchestral Music
Cornwall House, Taikoo Place, 1st floor near 'ArtisTree'
Tonight and other nights.
Click here for more info
 
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Coming Up
Friday, 5th March
QBS Parent Lunch
 
Wednesday, 10th March
Mixed Basketball - KGV School
 
Thursday, 11th March
Helicopter Parents Workshop - 6.30 ~ 8pm
 
Wednesday, 24th March 1:20pm (for parents)
Thursday 25th March 1:20pm (for parents)
Year 2 Production - C'mon with us and celebrate!!
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