Click to download the 2022-23 Hillside Calendar. You can also access the school calendar via the ESF App.

31 Oct - 3 Nov: K2 Parent-Teacher Conferences

3 November: The 6th ESF International Evening 2022

4 November: Parent Webinar on the Chinese Programme (1pm)

7-11 November: K1 Parent Participation Week

7 November: Parent Webinar on K2 Parent Participation (1pm)

16 November: Parent Webinar on Play & Emotions (1pm)

23-29 November: K2 Excursion (Details below)

Dear Hillside Families 

We were not expecting a typhoon in November, but with the unpredictable weather, please be reminded of our inclement weather arrangements. 

I want to thank everyone for swiftly changing to distance learning mode. I know it's more complex than jumping online as we appreciate parents will still have to manage work and teachers will have to settle their own families. As mentioned previously, distance learning might be outside a regular timetable structure and can be synchronous or asynchronous. It is also important to note that this is optional, depending on your home situation.

The forecast is rain for the rest of the week. Please note on those very wet rainy school days, we will have to change some of our pick-up or drop-off routines to keep everyone dry (or as dry as possible). We will use the main foyer for pick-up or drop-off during heavy rain.

Warm regards
Audrey

Hillside’s Chinese Programme (Especially for K1 families and anyone new to Hillside)
New date: 4 Nov Friday 1pm

What does learning Chinese as an additional language look like in the early years? Join our Chinese Team for a Q&A session on what Chinese Learning looks like here at Hillside and how you can connect your child's learning between home and school.

Zoom link: [Web Link] 

K2 Parent Participation Experience (For K2 families)
7 Nov Mon 1pm

We would like all parents who are keen to get involved and engage with your child’s learning in-person at school to attend this webinar. We will go through what to expect from the K2 parent participation experience this year, and how to sign up. 

Zoom link: [Web Link]

Play & Emotions
16 Nov Wed 1pm

In continuing to build on our understanding of children’s play, this webinar will explore strategies and tools for developing your child’s social communication skills and how to support challenging emotions that may arise during play. 

Zoom link: [Web Link]

We are very excited to bring the K2 children on an excursion to K11 Musea for a specially curated art tour for students. This will support their Unit of Inquiry “How the World Works” with a focus on design and creation.

Further details will follow soon in a separate message; for now, please note down the following excursion date for your child’s class:

23 Nov - Dragon Class

23 Nov - Gecko Class

28 Nov - Tiger Class

29 Nov - Turtle Class

We will be taking a private bus to and from K11 Musea within school hours, and a number of additional staff will join the trip. As such, no additional parental support is required for this particular trip.
 

Don't miss our amazing ESF International Evening - mark your calendars now!

Hip hop, martial arts, a fan dance, music, live painting and more will be showcased in our brilliant ESF-wide International Evening on 3 November from 6.30pm onwards. There will be more than 60 short performances by students, staff, alumni and parents from across our 22 schools. This is triple the amount from last year! The performances will take us on a journey to Japan, Korea, India, Africa, South America, Germany, Poland, Scotland and beyond!

⭐ Please join us in supporting our amazing ESF community and let's help raise funds for the ethnic minority’s concern group - Hong Kong Unison.

 What: The 6th ESF International Evening 2022

Where: Livestream - scan the QR code in the poster below or use this link.

When: Thursday 3 November from 6.30pm