CONTENTS
- Principal's Column
- Schoolwide News
- German International Stream
- English International Stream
- Highlights of the Week
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GSIS Gazette – Issue #108
17th November 2023Principal's Column
Dear Parents,
The first week after the inspection is behind us. The joy over the positive results still resonates and is a wonderful testament to our excellent work over the past years. Even though detailed written feedback is expected in the upcoming weeks, we have already started analysing the results on Monday. The initial insights are promising and show us areas where we can further develop our strengths and specifically work on our weaknesses.
Our vision for the future is clear: We will use the insights gained to develop further and continually improve our standards. Everyone in our school community plays a significant role in this process, and together we will take the next step in our development. I am pleased that our future principal, Mrs Freigang-Krause, will also be involved in this school development process from the very beginning. Her commitment and perspective will undoubtedly make a valuable contribution to supporting our school on its path towards continuous improvement and excellence.
In recent weeks, alongside the BLI, our school community has experienced a multitude of exciting events and highlights that have united us through their cultural diversity and joy. From Halloween to the St. Martin's Lantern Walk and Diwali – these celebrations showcased a vibrant array of traditions. We also had the pleasure of welcoming English explorer and discoverer Benedict Allen, whose tales of adventures around the globe fascinated us. Not to forget were the 24 talented players of the German Rugby National Team, who impressed us with their strength and team spirit and whom we can cheer for during the test match against Hong Kong on Saturday.
| Grit Cichon Acting Principal |
Schoolwide News
University Guidance: Upcoming Events (External)
Happy Friday!
See below for the update on the status of university applications for the Class of 2024, and please find the attached for the university admissions and student enrichment-related opportunities in our gazette entry.
Wish you a good weekend.
 Claire Wilkins |
 Beatrice Ugolini |
Attachments
https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NUS-AFS-2023.pdf, https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HKU-Faculty-of-Arts.pdf, https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ULaw-Christmas-Legal-Workshops-Invitation.pdf, https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Gazette-108.pdf
Cafeteria - December Menu and Primary Pre-order
Please find attached our lunch menu for December 2023.
In addition to the regular Fun Thursdays, the menu on December 14 (Thursday) is planned specifically to celebrate the festive Christmas season that you will not want to miss out on!
The cost per meal for our hot lunches is HK$36 for meal A and meal B in which you may choose a choice of carbohydrates from the daily options. The soup noodles option is HK$38, and the Chef’s special is HK$40. Please note that no cash payment will be accommodated. Please pay by Octopus card only.
Pre-ordered lunches for Primary Students who participate in AA/ECA in Lesson 9/10 will be delivered to the Upper Building each day at 1:15 pm.
Please click on the link below and submit one form for each child:
Primary Lunch Pre-order Dec 2023
The deadline for submitting Google pre-order form is Wednesday, 29 November 2023.
Please settle the payment accordingly with the payment methods stated on the Google form.
If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Chartwells Operations Manager Mr Ariel Chan and Unit Manager Mr Baric WU directly under the following email address: gsis@compass-hk.com.
| Student Service Team |
Attachments
https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GSIS_Weekly_Dec_Menu_Primary.pdf, https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GSIS_Weekly_Dec_Menu_Secondary.pdf
Sign up for Primary Peak AA/ECA - Term 2
We would like to remind you that the sign-up for Primary Peak activities in Term 2 has started this Thursday, 16 November 2023.
Please take note of the following points:
- Online Booking from Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 4:00 pm to Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 10:00 am.
- Start of the course programme: Monday, 8 January 2024.
- Please note that courses not marked in colour in the attached schedule must be booked each term and rebooked for Term 2.
- All courses marked in yellow run annually and do not need to be rebooked in Term 2.
- All course descriptions can be viewed in SchoolsBuddy
- We want to inform you that all information is tentative and subject to change.
- The year group eligibility for ECAs is subject to change. We will inform you if an activity becomes eligible for your year group before the sign-up closes.
- Remarks - ECA Student Newspaper: although the activity was marked as an Annual ECA in Term 1, it is now open for enrolment in Term 2. For students who have joined in Term 1 and are very keen on continuing with this ECA, please register your preference again.
Please feel free to contact us at ecacoordinator@gsis.edu.hk or afternnoonactivities@gsis.edu.hk if you have any further questions.
| Student Service Team |
Attachments
https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AA_Primary-Peak-Schedule-2023-24-Term-2.pdf, https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ECA_AA-Calendar-Term-2_2023-24.pdf, https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ECA_Primary-Peak-Schedule-2023-24-Term-2-1.pdf
CAMP BEAUMONT WINTER CAMP (JAN 2024) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
We have an exciting January planned at The Peak Campus! Camp Beaumont, the United Kingdom’s most established multi-activity day camp provider, will be creating inspiring adventures from 2-5 January 2024. With over 50 camps in the UK and 17 across Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Thailand, Camp Beaumont are industry experts at building confidence-boosting experiences for children ages 5 – 12 to step outside their comfort zones and realise their potential. Programmes are designed to encourage young people to stay active, get outdoors, express themselves, and so much more.
Throughout the week, Camp Beaumont will offer children the opportunity to learn new skills, discover new interests, try new things, and have fun with new friends, all set within the fantastic facilities we have here at GSIS.
All GSIS parents are entitled to save 10% by using the code GSIS23 when booking HERE, however all experiences are open to the public for anyone to enjoy.
For more information, please click on the flyer Camp Beaumont Winter Camp 2024.
To register, kindly email campbookings@campbeaumont.hk or contact them by WhatsApp at (+852) 6549 8602.
If you have any other questions, please contact the Student Services Team at afternoonacticities@gsis.edu.hk.
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Angelin, Emily, Minerva and Conny Student Services Team |
Attachments
https://www.gsis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/B5-GSIS-flyer-CBHK-Winter-2023.pdf
Odd Socks Day
Odd Socks Day is a day to celebrate uniqueness and spread kindness and acceptance. We should always be free to be ourselves and this day just reminds us of that, if we can appreciate odd socks, we can also appreciate everyone's differences. In the Ladybird class, we celebrated our differences by wearing odd socks, we also designed our own odd socks. What can you do to spread kindness?
Find out more about Odd Socks Day here;
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Andrea Arrowsmith Ladybird Class Teacher |
German International Stream
Kindergarten Corner
The Kindergarten students and staff have been very busy with different activities and events since our return from the Mid-Term Break. This includes our Halloween Party, the Parent-Child Lantern making of all Kindergarten Classes, a Fire Drill, and a BLI Inspectors visit to the PFL Campus. The special highlight in the past two weeks was celebrating our traditional St Martin’s Lantern walk at Hong Kong Park.
We thank all our parents and students for their generous donations towards the “Box of Hope”. The collection amounted to approximately 180 boxes.
As the Festive Season is fast approaching, please reserve the date for a fun morning with your child at PFL to enjoy “Christmas Around the World” at the PFL Campus on 15 December 2023.
Enjoy the cooler weather.
 Sophie Burdel |
 Eileen Mah |
Departmental News and Announcements
No updates / announcements this week
Primary Corner
Our primary school radiated with vibrant hues during the enchanting Diwali celebration on November 15th. The Peak Primary School Building buzzed with excitement as students from both streams came together for a spectacular event orchestrated by dedicated parents. The air resonated with the melodic strains of traditional songs, and the stage came alive with mesmerizing dance performances. The highlight of the day was a Bollywood-style dance activity that had everyone on their feet joyously participating.
During the break, the students indulged in a delectable array of Indian snacks, savouring the flavours that added to the festive atmosphere. The cultural immersion continued with an engaging art activity featuring wooden stamps from India, allowing the children to explore and express their creativity.
Heartfelt gratitude extends to the parents whose meticulous planning and dedication made this Diwali celebration a resounding success. The event brought the essence of Diwali to our school and fostered a sense of unity and cultural appreciation among the students.
Happy Diwali
 Johannes Claassen |
 Beate Weinhardt |
Departmental News and Announcements
No updates / announcements this week
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Secondary Corner
Departmental News and Announcements
English International Stream
Kindergarten Corner
The Kindergarten students and staff have been very busy with different activities and events since our return from the Mid-Term Break. This includes our Halloween Party, the Parent-Child Lantern making of all Kindergarten Classes, a Fire Drill, and a BLI Inspectors visit to the PFL Campus. The special highlight in the past two weeks was celebrating our traditional St Martin’s Lantern walk at Hong Kong Park.
We thank all our parents and students for their generous donations towards the “Box of Hope”. The collection amounted to approximately 180 boxes.
As the Festive Season is fast approaching, please reserve the date for a fun morning with your child at PFL to enjoy “Christmas Around the World” at the PFL Campus on 15 December 2023.
Enjoy the cooler weather.
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Sophie Burdel |
Eileen Mah |
Departmental News and Announcements
No updates / announcements this week
Primary Corner
The whole of Primary, EPD and GPD, was treated to the most amazing celebration of Diwali this Wednesday. We had both traditional and contemporary music and dance performances from students and parents, plus an opportunity to take part in a whole of primary Bollywood dance session with Hitesh Amarnani. It was such a joyful atmosphere for the whole community, and the staff wish to thank the EPD parent community for sponsoring and organising this uplifting event. It was a wonderful way to bring the community together, and we are already looking forward to the next celebration!
Special thanks to our KPRs, Richa Sood and Anju Brantly for all of their passion and organisation.
Please check the class sites and the school website for photographs of the day.
On a much less positive note, there have been several reports of children making poor language choices, particularly on the school bus, but also in school. This has happened at the Peak and Pok Fu Lam campuses, even with the youngest children.
Of course, each family has different views about what language is acceptable, but hearing swearing on the bus is very upsetting for many of our children. We ask you to remind your own children to respect others and avoid this type of language at school and on the bus.
Teachers will also remind their classes about making good choices and respecting others.
We hope all our families who celebrate have a very happy Diwali.
 Donna Morley |
 Eleanor Cowling |
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