Newsletter 39/2015-16
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Principal’s Comments
Winners of the Year Book Cover
Final Message from the PTA Chairman
Mr Glencross’ Secret Salad Dressing
PTA News
Principal’s Comments
QBS 2016/2017 calendar
Please click here to view the QBS calendar for next academic year. All public holidays have now been gazetted by the Government.
I am proud of QBS. It is a wonderful school community full of happy and positive children and interested and supportive parents. I am blessed to work alongside such a professional and dedicated group of staff. It is such a privilege to do my job and be a part of your child’s life. I was delighted to learn that our Year 6 students’ InCAs results were again very, very strong in the ESF.
Over the summer I will be on my family’s farm in Australia and on the beach. I plan to enjoy time with my husband and two daughters. I am also secretly looking forward to my Mummy’s cooking too!
I wish all those students, parents and staff leaving QBS happiness and success for the future.
Stay safe over the summer break and I will see you all in August. Enjoy the staff dance – we have a long way to go if we want to make it onto Dancing With The Stars.
Regards,
Winners of the Year Book Cover
The winners of the year book cover are Maxine and Felix Hekster and Larissa Chan. Congratulations!
Final Message from the PTA Chairman
Dear Parents, Carers and Members of the QBS Community,
As the school year comes to a close, we sadly farewell our Year 6 Students and wish them all the best in their new endeavours as they enter Secondary School. I would like to thank all departing parents and students for their support during their time at Quarry Bay School.
This year has been both a rewarding and successful one for the PTA, and I am pleased to announce that last week, our final $200,000 contribution completing our pledged $2.5million donation for the School Building Renovation Project was made.
This significant milestone, along with all the PTA’s accomplishments throughout the academic year, could not have been achieved without the very generous amount of time our volunteers give to assist the PTA, enabling our events to be a successful and enjoyable experience for the whole QBS Community.
I would personally like to extend a very big thank you to our dedicated and extremely hardworking PTA Executive Committee and Staff, QBS Teachers and Support Staff, as well as our Parent and Student Volunteers, whose support and contribution has been greatly appreciated and paramount in the success of each and every event held.
On behalf of the PTA and myself, I wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer break.
Kind Regards,
Michelle Saad
PTA Chairman
Mr Glencross’ Secret Salad Dressing
A few of the mothers of year 3 have contacted Mr Glencross in regard to what the recipe he used to make the salad dressing as their children really enjoyed the salad and many of their kids will not eat salad. Here is the receipt for sharing:
50 ml Olive Oil
50 ml Balsamic Vinegar
1 Clove of Garlic
Dash of pepper and salt
PTA News
Dear Students, Parents and QBS Staff,
On behalf of the QBS PTA LTD Chairman, Committee Members and staff we would like to take this opportunity to say “THANK YOU” for all your support you have given us in this academic year. We look forward to receiving the same in the next academic year.
We wish all our Year 6 students and parents, and all those students leaving QBS this year, all the best as they move on to the next level of their educational plateau, and hope to see you visit us in the future.
Wishing you all a very happy summer break!
PTA School Buses
SCHOOL BUSES – on 24th June 2016
School will close at 12:00noon. Please refer to the School Bus Time Schedule here.
SCHOOL BUSES – 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
Current Students:
School Buses will be available for those students only who have subscribed for the bus services commencing on the first day of school, Monday, 15th August 2016. All students who have subscribed for the services have been reserved a seat, unless your application form is incomplete and has been returned.
New Year 1 Students:
School Buses will be available for all New Year 1 Students who have subscribed for the service commencing full day School on 23rd August 2016.
Confirmation may be obtained by email only to pta@qbs.edu.hk, before 23rd June 2016 (Confirmation via phone will not be given).
Most of our popular routes are nearly full so if you have not yet applied, we urge you to send in your “late application forms” as soon as possible to the PTA Office. As we are past the submission date for applications, all forthcoming applications for current students are subject to the “late application fee” of $100, with immediate effect.
[Please note all applications will be treated on a first-come first-serve basis].
[Address: PTA Office, No.6 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong].
PTA SUBSCRIPTION FEES 2016/2017
Since the inception of the ESF Ordinance (2008) – all parents have been required to join and become members of their child’s School PTA.
To facilitate ease of payment of the PTA subscription fees, parents can now pay this fees together with the bus fees as stated on the bus application form. This fee is a one fee per family annual payment.
In the event that you do not subscribe to the school bus service you will be required to send a cheque to ESF centre directly, upon receiving their invoice in June.
We will liaise closely with ESF to avoid duplicate receipt of payment. All duplicate payments will be refunded back to the parents.
A drop-box is available in the PTA Office, during office operation hours, to collect the PTA Fees which will be periodically sent to ESFC.
PTA SHOP & OFFICE – SUMMER BREAK CLOSURE
PTA Shop:
The PTA Shop will close for summer break commencing : 17th June 2016. The shop will re-open 1 week prior school on: 8th August 2016 to 12th August 2016 [9:00am – 11:00am].
PTA Office:
The PTA Office will close for summer break commencing : 12:45pm, 24th June 2016. The office will re-open 1 week prior school on: 8th August 2016 to 12th August 2016 [11:00am-1:00pm]
[Normal Office and Shop Hours: will resume from 15th August 2016.]
Feedback or Suggestions
If you have any feedback or suggestions you would like to give on our event or services provided, please email directly to: ptasuggestions@qbs.edu.hk. Your email will directly be received by our Chairman who will reply you at the earliest available moment.
HELP US – IN OUR DRIVE FOR A GREENER ENVIRONMENT
We request all parents to support a greener environment by BYOB “bring your own bag” when you come to purchase items from the shop.
[With immediate effect the PTA Shop will no longer provide any shopping bags].
Please contact us on 2566 4242 (ask to transfer to PTA), or 2887 1004 for further queries, or by email to pta@qbs.edu.hk, during operation hours.
“Click here for PTA Office and Shop Operation”