Year XX Open Evening

Year 5 Open EveningA Welcome to Our Community

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Year 5 Teaching TeamTeacher

Assistant Teacher

Megan Urquhartmurquhart@hlyis.edu.hkNancy Goujardngoujard@hlyis.edu.hk

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Specialist TeachersPhysical EducationMusicRowan Turner rturner@hlyis.edu.hkNobel Gabasanngabasan@hlyis.edu.hk

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Specialist TeachersChinese StudiesPhoebe Lungplung@hlyis.edu.hk

Christina Weicwei@hlyis.edu.hkWei Wangwwang@hlyis.edu.hkPauline Sunplsun@hlyis.edu.hkMyra Limli@hlyis.edu.hkQuality. Sustainability. Community.Student SupportEnglish as an Additional Language (EAL)Nina ShekLanguage Leadernshek@hlyis.edu.hkKaman Lamklam@hlyis.edu.hk

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Student SupportLearning SupportCassandra LiAssistant TeacherCarly SpeirsAssistant TeacherIrene teRaaLearning Support Leaderiteraa@hlyis.edu.hkSelika KokotAssistant Teacher

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Communication School WebsiteUrgent information posted on front page (e.g. sudden cancellations)

Parent Handbook

Yearly Calendar

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Communication Class WebsiteSpecific information for the class (eg: Focus of the Week)

Updated weekly

Home learning details

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Communication The OrchardSchool Intranet via personal log in detailsAccess to:Curriculum OverviewsPoliciesStudent ReportsProfile needs to be updated regularlyPostal & email addressContact details (including emergency)Medical notesPublishing permissionsInstructional video availablehttp://youtu.be/-BaSveqZe4c

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Communication CorrespondenceEmail We aim to respond within 24 hours (Monday to Friday term time)

Informal chats in playground each day

Formal appointments can be made at anytimeQuality. Sustainability. Community.Units of InquiryWho We Are Cultural backgrounds can shape who people are Where We Are in Place & Time Human use of the planet can be determined by geographical featuresHow We Express Ourselves People can use different forms of expression to communicate with others.How the World Works Scientific knowledge constantly evolves leading to better understanding of the universeHow We Organise Ourselves Systems of exchange can serve the needs of a communitySharing the Planet Individuals and communities can resolve conflict by considering basic human needs

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Home LearningHomework Grid- One optional task per dayReading 20 minsSpelling 10 minsChinese StudiesMathletics 10 mins

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Daily Routine8:15am School Starts

10:00am Snack (20 mins)

12:30pm Play (30 mins)

12:50pm Lunch (20 mins)

3:00pm School Finishes

If you are delivering a hot lunch to the school, it must be delivered between 11:30-11:45am at either school gate.Quality. Sustainability. Community.Wednesday Routine8:15am School Starts

10:00am Snack (20 mins)

11:50pm Lunch (30 mins)

2:00pm School Finishes

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Physical EducationMonday & WednesdayPE KitSchool PE polo shirtSchool PE shortsSchool hatTrainersWater BottleSchool tracksuit for colder weather

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Physical Education - SwimmingTerm 1 (1st ) & Term 3WednesdaySwimming KitSchool swimmersSchool robeSchool swimming capSandals/Flip flopsSchool swimming bagSun cream

Quality. Sustainability. Community.LibraryBorrowing Time: Tuesday Y5LFriday Y5U

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Term 1 EventsSeptember 15: Teacher Run Clubs start

November 8: School Fair

December: 1-4 Year 5 Camp

Quality. Sustainability. Community.CampDecember 1-4 Treasure Island Parent Information Afternoon- date to be advised

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Insurance The School has a comprehensive insurance policyParents are also offered an additional insurance, details are available. This insurance can be purchased termly and is invoiced via the tuition fees For further information contact the Senior Finance Officer Sandy Kao in the Finance Office Quality. Sustainability. Community.Reporting ScheduleOctober 6 to 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences

December 18: Term 1 Report

March 9 to 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences

May 15: Student Led Conferences

June 24: Term 2 Report

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Term DatesTerm 1: August 28 to December 19(Half Term Break: October 20 to 24)

Term 2: January 5 to March 27(Lunar New Year: January 31 to February 11)

Term 3: April 13 to June 26

Quality. Sustainability. Community.How Can You Help At School?Label ALL belongingsVolunteer for trips & activitiesStay informed!Be punctual each morning

Quality. Sustainability. Community.How Can You Help?Join a Committee!Be a class linkSupport or join the Fund Raising CommitteeOrganise the 2nd hand uniform shopJoin the Parent Support GroupConsider being a Board Member

Quality. Sustainability. Community.How Can You Help At Home?Support and check that your child has completed their homeworkProvide healthy snacks & lunchesGive your child time to relax at homeAsk your child questions about their learning

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Where Can You Get Help?

Quality. Sustainability. Community.Contact DetailsTeacher: Megan Urquhartmurquhart@hlyis.edu.hk

Deputy Principal (Curriculum): Brett MacKenzie bmackenzie@hlyis.edu.hk

Deputy Principal (Admin): Nerys Notleynnotley@hlyis.edu.hk

Principal: Ruth Woodwardprincipal@hlyis.edu.hkWe aim to respond within 24 hours (Monday to Friday term time)

Quality. Sustainability. Community.ICHK, Hong Lok Yuen Organization Chart Support Staff August 2014Director of Advancement Suzie NuttallCleaning StaffChing/Sandy/Yu/FanMaintenance Technician Lee Kwai YuenHead Amah & Maintenance TechnicianJohnny WanFinance AssistantIda ChanCommunications AdvisorClaire GriffithsSenior Finance OfficerSandy Kao

Director of Finance & Development Eunice TanFront Desk AssistantNoel MakAdministration AssistantJacqueline Yuen

Operations & Facilities OfficerLeo LaiAdministration & Operations ManagerLiza ChanDeputy Principal (Curriculum)Brett MacKenzieDeputy Principal (Admin)Nerys NotleyAdmissions & Student Service OfficerCatherine WongDirector of TechnologyRoss ParkerTechnology ManagerJansen TsuiHLYPrincipalRuth Woodward