Updates

Dear Parents,

Hooray! We have all survived Day 1! Below is some information I would like to share with you:   

1. First 3 days of school (Week 0/Term 1)

·      Your child will be going through the Orientation Programme during the first 3 days of school.

·      Kindly note that formal lessons will begin in Week 1.

·      The timetable will be printed and distributed to your child as soon as it has been finalised.

2. Collection of books

·      The coursebooks/textbooks for the 3 core subjects (CL, Math & Science) will NOT be collected and kept in school.

·      If you prefer your child to keep a set of these books in school, please write his name on the front cover of all the books. These books will be kept under your child’s desk.

·      The coursebooks/textbooks for the non-core subjects such as Social Studies, and all workbooks, exercise books and files of various subjects will be kept in the classroom.

·      They are tentatively kept under your child’s desk now and will be collected by the respective subject teachers in due course.

·      Kindly write your child’s name and class on the front cover of all his books and files.

3. Homework File/School Diary

·      Kindly provide your child with a simple plastic file (with a button or zip) to keep all homework given by the teachers and notices from the school.

·      This file has to be brought to school every day together with the School Diary or a notebook.

·      Kindly write down at least one parent’s name and contact number in the School Diary or notebook.

4. Silent Reading

·      Kindly provide your child with a storybook (not too thick) every morning for the above activity.

·      Mon & Tue: Chinese book

·      Wed-Fri: English book

5. Basket/Box

·      Your child may keep his belongings under the desk.

·      You may want to get him an A4-sized basket/box. The height should not exceed 9 cm.

6. Locker

·      Your child will be allocated a locker.

·      Your child may keep his personal belongings such as his raincoat, art materials etc., in the locker.

7. Medical History

·      If you wish to alert the school/teachers of your child’s medical history, kindly present a letter, preferably from the doctor.

·      Kindly note that the sitting arrangement in the classroom is rotated termly. If your child needs special arrangement, kindly present a letter of explanation.

·      Kindly note that your child may be asked to sit on the floor when lessons are being conducted. If your child is unable to, kindly present a letter of explanation.

8. Absence from school

·      Kindly present a letter/MC when your child is absent from school.

·      Your child may submit the letter/MC upon his return, and collect the necessary school work.

·      If your child is absent for a longer period of time and you would like to collect the school work personally, kindly contact me to make the necessary arrangement.

·      If there is a need for your child to be excused from school (eg piano exam), kindly present a letter in advance.

9. AOB

·      Today we welcome Aedan and James who have also just joined the Catholic High Family!

·      I am very heartened that Chris and Zach have volunteered to be their buddies respectively!

·      Jerome has also kindly agreed to assist me as the Class Monitor for the time being.

·      Thank you, boys!

Thank you for your attention! Have a fabulous evening!