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School year 2017 - 2018
NEWSLETTER
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Friday 3 November Dear parents,
CONTENT Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Message from the principal Vacancy Admissions officer Invitation AGM Information evening Dutch as second language Sinterklaas Sinterklaas decorations Sinterklaas treats NCA garage sale Library - scholastic book club Important dates
EMAIL ATTACHMENTS
Our Annual General Meeting (or AGM) is taking place at the HSL on Wednesday 8 November. Naturally we hope to see you at the AGM. At this meeting the School Board, Advisory Council and the MT will inform you of the developments this past year in terms of policy, organization and finance. Prior to this AGM the Learning Support Team will talk about the Learning Support program at the HSL while at the same time there will be an information session about Dutch as a second language. There will also be time to ask school related questions. In this 'Q&A'-session you may ask your questions, which will then be addressed by the school's MT, Board and AR. At the end of the evening we will have a drink together. This morning we were treated to a presentation by our groups 1/2A at the assembly. The children enthusiastically explored the school rule ‘I am careful with my and other people's belongings' with a number of slides representing their own class situation. We ended the assembly with a beautiful song. At the HSL a good social environment and maximum educational achievement go hand in hand. Our ambition is that students are happy to learn and come to school. As a school we highly value the creation of the best possible living and working climate.
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The HSL offers a child friendly, safe and structured environment where children are challenged to learn with goal orientation and to work together. Education is considered a joint responsibility of the school and of the parents. In order to be able to offer a solid educational program it is important for teachers, parents and students to be open and honest in their communications and trust each other. To stimulate this, the HSL drafted school rules as the foundation of a solid and safe pedagogical climate. The students, the team members and the parents are all expected to comply with this code of conduct, to feel responsible for it and to hold one another accountable. All this and more is described in the HSL Code of Conduct. This document was extensively discussed with the School Board and AR and can be found on the HSL website. The group 8 children will partake in the annual 'Bukit Tinggi Friendship Day' this Tuesday 8 November. With kind regards, Meino Meines, HSL Principal
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De HSL is per 18 december 2018 op zoek naar een
Admissions Officer m/v (21 uur per week) De Hollandse School in Singapore is een Nederlandstalige peuter- en basisschool met in totaal 370 leerlingen (55 peuterschool/315 basisschool) en verzorgt onderwijs aan kinderen van ouders die in Singapore werkzaam zijn. Het bestuur wordt onder meer gevormd door vertegenwoordigers van bedrijven die de school hebben opgericht in 1920. De missie van de school is: ‘De Hollandse School in Singapore wil een uitstekende school zijn met een gecombineerd Nederlands en internationaal curriculum, waar het leerproces van het kind centraal staat. Wij zijn een school die openheid, respect en passie uitstraalt en waar leren leuk is. In een veilige omgeving en met veel individuele aandacht halen we het beste uit elk kind.’ Takenpakket De admissions officer werkt op de administratie van de HSL en vervult de rol van admissions officer. Hij/zij is het aanspreekpunt voor nieuwe ouders en draagt zorg voor het inschrijvingsproces van nieuwe leerlingen en de uitschrijving van vertrekkende leerlingen. Hij/zij enthousiasmeert nieuwe ouders en voorziet hen van de juiste informatie. Hij/zij voert werkzaamheden uit ten behoeve van de inschrijvingen, leerlingenadministratie en diverse taken voor het management. Daarnaast voert de admissions officer een heel scala aan overige administratieve en projectmatige taken uit. Hij/zij heeft o.a. contact met collega’s, ouders, leerlingen, Singaporese en Nederlandse instanties (MOE, ICA, Stichting NOB). Functie-eisen ● Niveau: HBO/ Hogeschool werk- en denkniveau ● Werkervaring in een soortgelijke functie Wij verwachten van een kandidaat dat hij/zij ● Communicatief sterk is ● Zeer goed administratief onderlegd is ● Zich snel de noodzakelijke kennis van Singaporees recht met betrekking tot de HSL eigen kan maken. ● Een prettige relatie met de ouders kan onderhouden ● Uitstekende mondelinge en schriftelijke vaardigheden in het Nederlands en Engels bezit ● Uitstekende vaardigheden met Excel ● Ervaring heeft met Apple, Word en Outlook
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Dear Hollandse School Limited members/parents, We are pleased to invite you to the 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Hollandse School Limited (HSL). The meeting will be held on Wednesday November 8th, 8 pm at school. The agenda for the meeting is provided below. As of November 1, you will be able to review the Financial Statements of the school year 2016-2017 and the budget for the school year 2017-2018. These will all be made available at the school's administrative office. During the AGM the board will give account of its policies. Naturally this is also an opportunity to address any questions. You can ask your questions during the AGM, but the board would appreciate it if you can provide your questions beforehand to a representative of the Board ([email protected]) or Advisory Council ([email protected]). Your role during the meeting is as one of the HSL members, as described in the company acts. Voting rights are conferred on persons registered as member of HSL. Each member can appoint a proxy to represent this member during the AGM. The proxy needs not be a member of HSL. For more information on this please see the HSL articles of association available at the administration. The meeting will be concluded with drinks. Kindly express your interest to attend the Annual General Meeting by 6 November (email to [email protected]). We are looking forward to your presence. Best regards, HSL Board of Governors Agenda Annual General Meeting Hollandse School Limited (Date: November 8, 2017; 8 pm; Location: HSL) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4
Opening Follow up last AGM Overview HSL (by Board, Management and Advisory Committee) Financial overview Nomination of Governors AOB & questions Closing & Drinks (expected at around 10 pm)
At the HSL Dutch is mainly the language of instruction. The extent of comprehension and use of the Dutch language are directly related to the degree of difficulty a student will have to understand these instructions and to communicate with classmates. The student feels competent and develops the skills to actively follow the educational program. Good development of the Dutch language is therefore essential for your son or daughter. At the HSL there are students whose native tongue is not Dutch. We also have children in our school whose native language is Dutch but whose daily surroundings are not Dutch spoken. Both factors influence the child's language aptitude. Because it is very important to the HSL to give all the children the chance to master the Dutch language, we are initiating a special information evening to elaborate on the special importance of language aptitude. Further, we would like to share what the HSL is doing to stimulate the Dutch language skills. We would also like to provide parents with very hands-on advice on what you as parents can do to simulate Dutch language development. Additionally there will be opportunity to answer any questions parents may have. The (English spoken!) information evening is taking place on Wednesday 8 November. This is the same evening the AGM will take place. The Dutch as second language information evening starts at 7 pm, prior to the AGM which starts at 8 pm. Time
Presentation
Time
Presentation
7-8 pm
Presentation NT2
7-7.30 pm
LSC
7.30-8 pm
Q&A AGM
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Sinterklaas and his entourage arrive in Singapore on Saturday 18 November at 10.00 am at the ‘Singapore River Cruise - Bayfront South Jetty’ (at Marina Bay Sands Mall). Consecutively there is a festive program at the Hollandse Club (HC). Please note: Unfortunately it will be next to impossible to park there. Therefore we strongly advise all to take public transport or use one of the Hollandse Club buses. You may purchase return bus tickets for transport between the Hollandse Club and ‘Singapore River Cruise Bayfront South Jetty’ at the Hollandse Club. The Sinterklaas theme brings on surprises developments in our school every single year. It won't be any different this year. Your children will surely keep you informed. On Friday 1 December 2017 we will welcome Sint and his 'Pieten' to the HSL. At 8.30 am the procession will arrive through the gallery and go to the party tent on the big field by way of the stands. After a hearty welcome Sint will pay a visit to the classrooms of the Jip & Janneke and primary school children. Due to expected traffic congestion, we kindly request you to arrive by public transport or carpool, as parking will be limited. You are welcome to join us for the 8.30 to 9.15 am celebrations, upon which the children will return to their classrooms to continue the activities without parents. Please mark the following Sinterklaas activities in your calendar for the next few weeks:
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Friday 10 November: o Drawing names groups 5 thru 8
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Thursday 16 November: o Decorating the school by parents, 7.30 pm. Sign up with group mothers.
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Saturday 18 November: o Arrival 10.00 am ‘Singapore River Cruise – Bayfront South Jetty’ followed by festive program at the Hollandse Club.
•
Wednesday 23 November: o Placing of shoes. On this day, children can bring and place their shoe at school.
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Friday 1 December: o Sint at HSL 8.30 am to 1.30 pm (8.30 to 9.15 am for parents)
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Tuesday 5 December: o 3.45 pm clearing of Sinterklaas decorations by parents. Duration about one hour. Please sign up with group mothers.
In all groups 'pepernoten' will be baked anywhere between 20 November and 1 December. 'Wie zoet is krijgt lekkers.........!' Naturally Sinterklaas will bring all kinds of seasonal goodies with him. In case your child is allergic for these types of treats, please inform your child's group teacher immediately. Parents are responsible for informing staff of allergies or dietary adjustments or restrictions. We wish you all a wonderful Sinterklaas time!
Dear parents, We, the Sinterklaas workgroup, are looking for people to help us fix up and expand the Sinterklaas decoration materials. On Monday 13 October, at 3.45 pm. we will start to improve the materials we have. Can you draw or paint? Are you creative with fabrics, felts and/or other materials? Please sign up at [email protected]. Contact Miss Merel at [email protected] 7
If you ordered and payed for Sinterklaas treats at school, you can collect these at the front desk on: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 November 8 - 9 am 2.30 -4 pm Please remember to bring the confirmation of your order upon collection.
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We are pleased to inform you that the Hollandse School in Singapore received new catalogs from the worldwide Scholastic Book Club. Scholastic Book Club is an exclusive school-based club that offers high quality, grade-level appropriate books for preschoolers who are beginning to appreciate reading with adult assistance, to independent readers who read on their own, at low prices (30%-80% lower than retail prices). To inject the fun element in reading, the Book Club’s selections have a wide variety of genres and themes, including classics, award winners, famous authors, recently released titles and books related to other popular children’s media such as movies and television shows. The catalogues and order sheets are distributed to all students this week. Your child/children will be bringing them home and we urge you to look out for them in their school bag. Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of children’s book in the United States. For more than 90 years, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children. It has a corporate mission of instilling the love of reading and lifelong learning in all children, and recognizes literacy as the corner stone of a child’s intellectual, personal and cultural growth. To order: Simply fill out your order sheet at the back of the flyer and return it to the classroom teacher no later than Monday November 13th 2017. There are two methods of payment, cheque or credit card. Please ensure that cheques are made payable to Scholastic Education International (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The orders will be delivered within 3-4 weeks and sent home with your child. This book club is not mandatory and you have the choice to order or not to order at any time when the catalogues come out. We trust that all the above information will get you started and if there are further questions feel free to contact Linda at [email protected]
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ü WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER o
PRESENTATION DUTCH AS SECOND LANGUAGE 7 pm and
o
LEARNING SUPPORT MEETING 7 pm
ü WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER o
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING •
Q & A 7.30 - 8 pm
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Annual General Meeting
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8 - 9 pm
ü FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER REPORT CARDS ISSUED
ü SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER ARRIVAL SINTERKLAAS 9:30 am •
Bayfront South Jetty
ü TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
ü THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
School year 2017 - 2018
NEWSLETTER
12
Friday 3 November Dear parents,
CONTENT Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Message from the principal Vacancy Admissions officer Invitation AGM Information evening Dutch as second language Sinterklaas Sinterklaas decorations Sinterklaas treats NCA garage sale Library - scholastic book club Important dates
EMAIL ATTACHMENTS
Our Annual General Meeting (or AGM) is taking place at the HSL on Wednesday 8 November. Naturally we hope to see you at the AGM. At this meeting the School Board, Advisory Council and the MT will inform you of the developments this past year in terms of policy, organization and finance. Prior to this AGM the Learning Support Team will talk about the Learning Support program at the HSL while at the same time there will be an information session about Dutch as a second language. There will also be time to ask school related questions. In this 'Q&A'-session you may ask your questions, which will then be addressed by the school's MT, Board and AR. At the end of the evening we will have a drink together. This morning we were treated to a presentation by our groups 1/2A at the assembly. The children enthusiastically explored the school rule ‘I am careful with my and other people's belongings' with a number of slides representing their own class situation. We ended the assembly with a beautiful song. At the HSL a good social environment and maximum educational achievement go hand in hand. Our ambition is that students are happy to learn and come to school. As a school we highly value the creation of the best possible living and working climate.
2
The HSL offers a child friendly, safe and structured environment where children are challenged to learn with goal orientation and to work together. Education is considered a joint responsibility of the school and of the parents. In order to be able to offer a solid educational program it is important for teachers, parents and students to be open and honest in their communications and trust each other. To stimulate this, the HSL drafted school rules as the foundation of a solid and safe pedagogical climate. The students, the team members and the parents are all expected to comply with this code of conduct, to feel responsible for it and to hold one another accountable. All this and more is described in the HSL Code of Conduct. This document was extensively discussed with the School Board and AR and can be found on the HSL website. The group 8 children will partake in the annual 'Bukit Tinggi Friendship Day' this Tuesday 8 November. With kind regards, Meino Meines, HSL Principal
2
De HSL is per 18 december 2018 op zoek naar een
Admissions Officer m/v (21 uur per week) De Hollandse School in Singapore is een Nederlandstalige peuter- en basisschool met in totaal 370 leerlingen (55 peuterschool/315 basisschool) en verzorgt onderwijs aan kinderen van ouders die in Singapore werkzaam zijn. Het bestuur wordt onder meer gevormd door vertegenwoordigers van bedrijven die de school hebben opgericht in 1920. De missie van de school is: ‘De Hollandse School in Singapore wil een uitstekende school zijn met een gecombineerd Nederlands en internationaal curriculum, waar het leerproces van het kind centraal staat. Wij zijn een school die openheid, respect en passie uitstraalt en waar leren leuk is. In een veilige omgeving en met veel individuele aandacht halen we het beste uit elk kind.’ Takenpakket De admissions officer werkt op de administratie van de HSL en vervult de rol van admissions officer. Hij/zij is het aanspreekpunt voor nieuwe ouders en draagt zorg voor het inschrijvingsproces van nieuwe leerlingen en de uitschrijving van vertrekkende leerlingen. Hij/zij enthousiasmeert nieuwe ouders en voorziet hen van de juiste informatie. Hij/zij voert werkzaamheden uit ten behoeve van de inschrijvingen, leerlingenadministratie en diverse taken voor het management. Daarnaast voert de admissions officer een heel scala aan overige administratieve en projectmatige taken uit. Hij/zij heeft o.a. contact met collega’s, ouders, leerlingen, Singaporese en Nederlandse instanties (MOE, ICA, Stichting NOB). Functie-eisen ● Niveau: HBO/ Hogeschool werk- en denkniveau ● Werkervaring in een soortgelijke functie Wij verwachten van een kandidaat dat hij/zij ● Communicatief sterk is ● Zeer goed administratief onderlegd is ● Zich snel de noodzakelijke kennis van Singaporees recht met betrekking tot de HSL eigen kan maken. ● Een prettige relatie met de ouders kan onderhouden ● Uitstekende mondelinge en schriftelijke vaardigheden in het Nederlands en Engels bezit ● Uitstekende vaardigheden met Excel ● Ervaring heeft met Apple, Word en Outlook
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Dear Hollandse School Limited members/parents, We are pleased to invite you to the 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Hollandse School Limited (HSL). The meeting will be held on Wednesday November 8th, 8 pm at school. The agenda for the meeting is provided below. As of November 1, you will be able to review the Financial Statements of the school year 2016-2017 and the budget for the school year 2017-2018. These will all be made available at the school's administrative office. During the AGM the board will give account of its policies. Naturally this is also an opportunity to address any questions. You can ask your questions during the AGM, but the board would appreciate it if you can provide your questions beforehand to a representative of the Board ([email protected]) or Advisory Council ([email protected]). Your role during the meeting is as one of the HSL members, as described in the company acts. Voting rights are conferred on persons registered as member of HSL. Each member can appoint a proxy to represent this member during the AGM. The proxy needs not be a member of HSL. For more information on this please see the HSL articles of association available at the administration. The meeting will be concluded with drinks. Kindly express your interest to attend the Annual General Meeting by 6 November (email to [email protected]). We are looking forward to your presence. Best regards, HSL Board of Governors Agenda Annual General Meeting Hollandse School Limited (Date: November 8, 2017; 8 pm; Location: HSL) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4
Opening Follow up last AGM Overview HSL (by Board, Management and Advisory Committee) Financial overview Nomination of Governors AOB & questions Closing & Drinks (expected at around 10 pm)
At the HSL Dutch is mainly the language of instruction. The extent of comprehension and use of the Dutch language are directly related to the degree of difficulty a student will have to understand these instructions and to communicate with classmates. The student feels competent and develops the skills to actively follow the educational program. Good development of the Dutch language is therefore essential for your son or daughter. At the HSL there are students whose native tongue is not Dutch. We also have children in our school whose native language is Dutch but whose daily surroundings are not Dutch spoken. Both factors influence the child's language aptitude. Because it is very important to the HSL to give all the children the chance to master the Dutch language, we are initiating a special information evening to elaborate on the special importance of language aptitude. Further, we would like to share what the HSL is doing to stimulate the Dutch language skills. We would also like to provide parents with very hands-on advice on what you as parents can do to simulate Dutch language development. Additionally there will be opportunity to answer any questions parents may have. The (English spoken!) information evening is taking place on Wednesday 8 November. This is the same evening the AGM will take place. The Dutch as second language information evening starts at 7 pm, prior to the AGM which starts at 8 pm. Time
Presentation
Time
Presentation
7-8 pm
Presentation NT2
7-7.30 pm
LSC
7.30-8 pm
Q&A AGM
5
1
Sinterklaas and his entourage arrive in Singapore on Saturday 18 November at 10.00 am at the ‘Singapore River Cruise - Bayfront South Jetty’ (at Marina Bay Sands Mall). Consecutively there is a festive program at the Hollandse Club (HC). Please note: Unfortunately it will be next to impossible to park there. Therefore we strongly advise all to take public transport or use one of the Hollandse Club buses. You may purchase return bus tickets for transport between the Hollandse Club and ‘Singapore River Cruise Bayfront South Jetty’ at the Hollandse Club. The Sinterklaas theme brings on surprises developments in our school every single year. It won't be any different this year. Your children will surely keep you informed. On Friday 1 December 2017 we will welcome Sint and his 'Pieten' to the HSL. At 8.30 am the procession will arrive through the gallery and go to the party tent on the big field by way of the stands. After a hearty welcome Sint will pay a visit to the classrooms of the Jip & Janneke and primary school children. Due to expected traffic congestion, we kindly request you to arrive by public transport or carpool, as parking will be limited. You are welcome to join us for the 8.30 to 9.15 am celebrations, upon which the children will return to their classrooms to continue the activities without parents. Please mark the following Sinterklaas activities in your calendar for the next few weeks:
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•
Friday 10 November: o Drawing names groups 5 thru 8
•
Thursday 16 November: o Decorating the school by parents, 7.30 pm. Sign up with group mothers.
•
Saturday 18 November: o Arrival 10.00 am ‘Singapore River Cruise – Bayfront South Jetty’ followed by festive program at the Hollandse Club.
•
Wednesday 23 November: o Placing of shoes. On this day, children can bring and place their shoe at school.
•
Friday 1 December: o Sint at HSL 8.30 am to 1.30 pm (8.30 to 9.15 am for parents)
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•
Tuesday 5 December: o 3.45 pm clearing of Sinterklaas decorations by parents. Duration about one hour. Please sign up with group mothers.
In all groups 'pepernoten' will be baked anywhere between 20 November and 1 December. 'Wie zoet is krijgt lekkers.........!' Naturally Sinterklaas will bring all kinds of seasonal goodies with him. In case your child is allergic for these types of treats, please inform your child's group teacher immediately. Parents are responsible for informing staff of allergies or dietary adjustments or restrictions. We wish you all a wonderful Sinterklaas time!
Dear parents, We, the Sinterklaas workgroup, are looking for people to help us fix up and expand the Sinterklaas decoration materials. On Monday 13 October, at 3.45 pm. we will start to improve the materials we have. Can you draw or paint? Are you creative with fabrics, felts and/or other materials? Please sign up at [email protected]. Contact Miss Merel at [email protected] 7
If you ordered and payed for Sinterklaas treats at school, you can collect these at the front desk on: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 November 8 - 9 am 2.30 -4 pm Please remember to bring the confirmation of your order upon collection.
8
We are pleased to inform you that the Hollandse School in Singapore received new catalogs from the worldwide Scholastic Book Club. Scholastic Book Club is an exclusive school-based club that offers high quality, grade-level appropriate books for preschoolers who are beginning to appreciate reading with adult assistance, to independent readers who read on their own, at low prices (30%-80% lower than retail prices). To inject the fun element in reading, the Book Club’s selections have a wide variety of genres and themes, including classics, award winners, famous authors, recently released titles and books related to other popular children’s media such as movies and television shows. The catalogues and order sheets are distributed to all students this week. Your child/children will be bringing them home and we urge you to look out for them in their school bag. Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of children’s book in the United States. For more than 90 years, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children. It has a corporate mission of instilling the love of reading and lifelong learning in all children, and recognizes literacy as the corner stone of a child’s intellectual, personal and cultural growth. To order: Simply fill out your order sheet at the back of the flyer and return it to the classroom teacher no later than Monday November 13th 2017. There are two methods of payment, cheque or credit card. Please ensure that cheques are made payable to Scholastic Education International (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The orders will be delivered within 3-4 weeks and sent home with your child. This book club is not mandatory and you have the choice to order or not to order at any time when the catalogues come out. We trust that all the above information will get you started and if there are further questions feel free to contact Linda at [email protected]
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ü WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER o
PRESENTATION DUTCH AS SECOND LANGUAGE 7 pm and
o
LEARNING SUPPORT MEETING 7 pm
ü WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER o
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING •
Q & A 7.30 - 8 pm
•
Annual General Meeting
•
8 - 9 pm
ü FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER REPORT CARDS ISSUED
ü SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER ARRIVAL SINTERKLAAS 9:30 am •
Bayfront South Jetty
ü TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
ü THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
