Emergency Contact Information The Family Update Form must be completed for each family and each child in Upper Primary at the beginning of the school year. The information on this form is very important. It has emergency contact numbers and authorizations for hospital care. Please remember to update information on this form during the school year. This form will consist of detailed information that the teachers and health office may refer to during the school year. Family Update Form - Confirmation of your contact information It is very important that HKIS has all your current contact information for emergency. Your input to the Family Update Form will update the student database. The Family Update Form is available on : http://dragonnet.hkis.edu.hk. Parents will be receiving information on username and password for the year. Once received, please log on to the website to review and update your contact information. HKIS families are responsible for updating and maintaining their contact information. For any changes during the school year, please return to this website to update the information.
Air Pollution Index There are occasions when the Air Pollution Index (API) is high enough to be a health risk to the children with asthma, other chest conditions and allergies. Our nurses monitor the API which is issued at 6:00am and 10:00am each morning. When the API is above 100 on Hong Kong Island, an announcement is broadcast throughout the school. The Health Office informs all teachers of children who are vulnerable and the teachers adhere to procedures set forth when the API is over 100.
Allergies There are an increasing number of students with severe allergies, including some for which the condition can be life threatening. The most common item causing this severe reaction is peanuts. Please take care when sending food into school and check with teachers before distributing food to your children’s class. The left hand side of the cafeteria is designated a “peanut-free zone”.
Co-curricular Activities for Upper Primary Students The Upper Primary students have a variety of opportunities to engage in Co-curricular programs at HKIS. The Co-curricular program is divided into an activities stream, and a sports and athletics stream. The activities are conducted Monday - Friday after school and on weekends in Repulse Bay and Tai Tam. The office is located in the High School next to the Dragon Shop and also on the first floor of the Lower Primary. The HKIS Junior Athletics Office consists of recreational, development and competitive programs in the following sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, softball (girls), swimming, table tennis and tennis. The HKIS Activities Office consists of non-team sports, activities, enrichment classes and pursuits, such as dance, drama, art, martial arts and gymnastics. Registration is conducted directly with the companies and program providers. Upper Primary students interested in learning more about the Activities and Junior Athletic programs available and registration contact information should log onto the HKIS DragonNet website and visit the Co-curricular section. While classes are available after 4:00pm, these classes are for those who have attended strings, band or live near the school and are able to return. Students are not permitted to remain on campus unattended. Please note that the Activities Office does not provide on campus afterschool supervision. In the unfortunate situation when a 3:00pm class is cancelled, notice will be provided on or before 1:00pm that day. Parents will receive notification from the program leader directly and the students will be informed through the Activities Office. Students will then depart at 3:00pm via their normal transport home. In the event a 4pm class is cancelled the program leader will inform parents directly. The Activities Office will not contact the students of these classes during school hours; families should have a plan that suits their particular circumstances. If you require any further information please contact the coordinators listed below. HKIS Activities Coordinator HKIS Junior Athletics Coordinator Co-curricular Website :
Teresa Wright activities@hkis.edu.hk John Powell juniorathletics@hkis.edu.hk http://dragonnet.hkis.edu.hk/Co_curric_Programs.html Uppper Primary Parent Handbook
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