Dear Parents/Carers,

As the first term draws to a close, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the achievements we've experienced so far this year. This term was filled with learning, fun, and adventure, and we can now look forward to a well-deserved break.

We'd like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the thoughtful presents we received from the children on Thursday. We’re excited to enjoy them over the holiday and into the next term. Additionally, we would like to thank all parents for their help and support with our class parties. It was a fantastic way to celebrate both the upcoming holiday and the children's journeys so far in Year Four!

We've heard from many children that their families will be travelling to different parts of the world during the holidays. We wish these families a safe journey, and for those staying in Hong Kong, we hope you continue to enjoy the lovely weather.

The Year 4 team is looking forward to spending time with family and friends over the holiday:

• Mr. West will be flying to Brisbane to spend Christmas with his family.
• Mr. Bon will be travelling to India to see his family.
• Ms. Lily will be jetting off to Malaysia with her family.
• Mr. Evans will be going to Australia to spend time with friends.

We look forward to seeing the children back in school on Monday, January 5th, 2026. For those families celebrating Christmas and/or Hanukkah, we hope you enjoy these special celebrations.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Warm regards,
The Year 4 Team

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We are sharing the Holiday Wellbeing Support slides so families can access support when necessary while we are on break.  We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday.

Holiday Wellbeing Support

Chiqui Colet

Vice Principal 

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We would like to inform you that the deadline for placing orders for individual school photos is 7 January 2026.

Please kindly note that any orders submitted after this date will incur an administration charge of HKD $100 per student order.

We encourage all families to place their orders before the deadline to avoid additional charges. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Best wishes,

Peak School Office

Dear Peak School Community,

We are all deeply saddened by the recent tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which has devastated many families in our community. In response, ESF are launching a collective effort to provide support.

This Friday, our ESF community will come together for We Stand With Tai Po – ESF Fundraising Day. 

All ESF schools and ESF Centre will come together to raise funds, which will be donated in full to the Hong Kong Government’s Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court. This fund will help residents and provide ongoing, long-term support.

Children should come to school as usual in their uniform on Friday, and we invite all families to make a donation on this day, which we will collect.  

In addition, donations will also be collected at our St. John’s Nativity event next Tuesday evening, providing families with another opportunity to contribute.  You can decide whether you would like to donate this coming Friday or next Tuesday evening.  The proceeds from both fundraising events will go towards the Government support fund.  

To make donating simple and accessible, we have enclosed a specific Peak School FPS QR code. Donations can be made by:

• Opening your mobile banking app

• Scanning the QR code with the built-in scanner

• Confirming the payee as “English Schools Foundation”

• Entering the amount and completing the payment

All donations will be collected through a central “Bank of China” account under the name of “English Schools Foundation” and transferred in full to the Government-established fund. For reference, navigation instructions for FPS payment via QR code in HSBC mobile banking are also enclosed.  

Children are also welcome to bring money to school on Friday, as we will also accept cash.  

We are grateful to everyone who is helping to raise much-needed funds for those affected at this very difficult time. 

Bill Garnett

On behalf of the Peak School Team

Dear Year 2 Parents,

We would like to inform you that we have another confirmed case of Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFMD) Disease in the class.

 
Please be extra vigilant in monitoring your child for symptoms, which include fever/flu-like symptoms with spots or rashes developing on the hands, feet or (ulcers) in the mouth. Whilst the fever associated with HFM is usually mild, in some cases it can cause body temperature to increase rapidly to high levels. Additionally, the spots may not appear for a day or so after the fever.

Therefore, if you suspect that your child may be infected, please seek medical advice and keep them away from school until they have fully recovered from the symptoms and the vesicles are dried and crusted.  More information about the symptoms of HFMD can be found here.

We are monitoring the situation carefully and will continue to remind children daily about good hygiene habits whilst at school. The teachers will continue to support the children in washing their hands properly and using hand sanitiser regularly.

Thank you for your support in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Krizma LIMBU

Peak School Nurse

To Parents & Caregivers,

In response to the growing body of knowledge around the science of reading, since the past school year, Years 1-3 have adopted a research-based structured phonics program named UFLI. This program will continue this year, with some of our Year 4 students also being part of it.

To best support your child’s journey of learning how to read, you may already notice some changes have been made in the home reading program compared to the previous year. 

First, your child will be bringing home two decodable passages per week that will reinforce the specific phonics pattern they have learned in class. Please support your child by listening to them read the passage and complete a picture that represents the passage. *Please note that this portion of the home learning will not begin until mid October for Year 1 children. 

Second, some of you may also be wondering what has happened to the levelled coloured readers from the previous year. As we transition our reading program to a more phonics-based approach, the coloured readers will be used as a supplemental reading material where the children have the choice to choose from a range of colour bands. 

Please support your child by sharing this reading together - sometimes your child might have chosen an “easier” book where they can read it to you, and other times your child might have chosen a reader that is slightly more challenging for them to read independently, and in that case, it is completely helpful for an adult to read with/ to them. This will support the child’s comprehension skills and their enjoyment of reading over time. 

In addition, your child’s teacher may occasionally send home an additional decodable reader depending on the reading needs of the child. In that case, your child’s teacher will communicate with you, and your child will be encouraged to read that decodable reader to an adult at home as a way to further practice phonics skills they are working on. 

Please reach out to sarah.cheng@peakschool.edu.hk should you have any further questions regarding the above message. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making the home reading program meaningful for your child.

Sarah Cheng

Year 2 Teacher and Lead Learner for Language

Dear Year 2 Parents,

We are writing to inform you that we have another confirmed case of head lice in Year 2. 

We understand this may be concerning, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping us manage the situation. Please take some time to check your child's hair as soon as possible. Early detection and treatment are the most effective ways to prevent further spread.

No child should return to school until they are completely free of the condition, which must be verified by the school nurse on their return.

An information sheet about head lice is attached—although you may also want to consult your GP, who can advise on the most suitable treatment for your child.

Finally, we must ask that you report any confirmed cases of head lice to the school (Tel: 2849 7873) or email me at nurse@peakschool.edu.hk. Please be assured that any information provided by parents will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Kind regards, 

Krizma Limbu

Peak School Nurse

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Krizma LIMBU (She/Her)

School Nurse

Peak School | 20 Plunkett's Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
http://www.ps.edu.hk | Tel: +852 2849 7211 | Direct Line: +852 2849 7873

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Thank you to all who attended our recent webinars on PYP & Agency and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). We truly appreciate your time and engagement.

For those who were unable to join us, the recordings of both sessions are now available.

PYP Introduction & Agency

Recording

Slides

In addition, we have attached a PDF of the Programme of Inquiry in this message. 

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)

RSE Slideshow - Y1 to Y3

RSE Slideshow - Y4 to Y6

Links to the webinars:  

RSE Webinar for Year 1-3 CLICK HERE

RSE Webinar for Year 4-6 CLICK HERE

Both are unlisted links on YouTube, so they are not searchable and can only be viewed if you have the link.

If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please feel free to reach out to:

• Chiqui or Loraine for RSE
• Chrissy or Jonty for PYP & Agency

You can contact them directly via their email addresses.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s learning journey.

Best wishes,

Peak School Office

Dear Parents,

The Department of Health has announced a more convenient way to enrol your child for the Student Dental Care Service and the Student Health Service. Please note that enrollment is completely voluntary.

This year, the enrollment process will be done entirely through an e-platform. This new online system is designed to make enrollment faster and easier for you, eliminating the need to fill out and return paper forms. 

In previous years, parents who wished to enrol their child in the dental service had to obtain the form directly from the dental centre. This year, the enrollment for both the Student Dental Care Service and the Student Health Service will be a joint e-enrollment, where you can select the services you wish to enrol in on a single platform.

The Student Health Service, introduced by the Department of Health in the 1995/1996 school year, provides enrolled students with an annual appointment at a student health service centre. These appointments are designed to meet their developmental health needs and include:

• Physical examination

• Screening for health issues related to growth, nutrition, blood pressure, vision, hearing, and spinal, psychological, and behavioural health

• Individual health counselling and health education

Registration begins on September 1, 2025, and the deadline for submission is September 14, 2025.

Please find the link to the e-platform and detailed instructions below. If you have any questions or need assistance with the online enrollment, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Guidelines for E-Enrolment and Payment:

https://www.schooldental.gov.hk/wsmile/res/doc/Guidance%20Notes%20for%20Primary%20School.pdf

Enrolment Link:

https://eenrol.clinical.dh.gov.hk/OnlineBookingWeb/#/stdhs-eenrol/spa/spa-eenrol/form/e7b7d528362919255b26beddf7c830cf4408021603f1633c9e969391f3861d25

QR Code : 

Please note that each school has a unique QR code, so do not use this one for any siblings who do not attend Peak School.

Thank you.

Best Regards

Krizma Limbu

Peak School Nurse

nurse@peakschool.edu.hk

Dear Parents,

Peak School is participating in the government's seasonal flu vaccine program, which is available to all students. The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) is a highly effective way to protect against the flu and any complications that can arise.

Please review the attached information sheet from the Department of Health for more detailed information.

• Eligible Students: All students are encouraged to get vaccinated, except those with known contraindications.

• Vaccine Provider and Vaccine Type: DOH has partnered with Quality Health Medical Service to provide the SIV on-site. Only Flumist will be available; not the injection. FLUMIST is a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose to help protect against influenza in people ages 2 through 49 years.

• Contraindication: if your child has a severe allergy to its components, eggs, or other flu vaccines.(see attachment)

• Dosage: Students who have been vaccinated in the past will need only one dose. Those receiving their first vaccination will require two doses, administered at least four weeks apart.

• Vaccination Dates:
  • 1st Dose: 2 October 2025
  • 2nd Dose: 11 December 2025
  • Important Note: Students who have already received the first dose this year must complete the second dose at the same clinic and cannot sign up for the second dose at school.

• Consent Forms: Consent forms have been sent home with your child today. Please complete all your and your child's information and sign the form.

• Required Documentation: If your child does not have an HKID or  HK Birth Certificate, please provide a copy of one of the following documents:
  • Notification slip for condition of stay
  • Notification slip for entry visa/permit
  • Permit of traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macau (commonly known as two-way exit permit) / passport.

• Data Sharing: Please be aware that we will share your and your child's information with Quality Health Medical Service and the Department of Health.

• Deadline: The deadline for submitting completed consent forms is September 5th. Late submissions and incomplete or soft copies of consent forms will not be accepted.

Email any queries to nurse@peakschool.edu.hk.

Thank you 

Best regards,

Krizma LIMBU (She/Her)

School Nurse

Peak School | 20 Plunkett's Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
http://www.ps.edu.hk | Tel: +852 2849 7211 | Direct Line: +852 2849 7873

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

We hope you had a lovely weekend. 

Please note that we are ensuring the children are starting the year in the correct uniform.  We have noticed a small number of children coming to school in the incorrect uniform, with shoes being the biggest issue.  

As per our uniform policy, children must wear black leather shoes and we have noticed about 10-15 children bringing in shoes that are not all black.  Shoes need to be black with no other colours visible.  

On Friday, Mr Garnett spoke to the whole school at assembly informing the children that if they come to school in the incorrect shoes, their teacher will write a uniform notice for their parents so that the parent was made aware of the issue and can address it.

As of today (Monday), we will be sending a uniform notice home with any child that is wearing the incorrect uniform.  The first thing we will be focusing on is the colour of the shoes when wearing the normal school uniform (non PE days).  If your child is wearing anything but black shoes, they will receive a uniform notice. 

I appreciate that a number of children have gone home and spoken to their parents already and that black shoes have been ordered.  Please ignore the uniform notice if you have already ordered new black shoes.  

Other children, however, are still saying they forgot to mention anything to their parents so if you do get a uniform notice regarding the shoes, can you please arrange black leather shoes, with no coloured markings, as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,

Peak School

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to tune in and engage with us last night for the Parent Information Evening Webinars. We trust you found the session/s with your teacher or teachers helpful and informative.

All recordings and presentations are now available. 

Please click here for the webinar recording for your year group.

Please click here to access the presentation slides for your year group.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at office@peakschool.edu.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards

Peak School Office

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to tune in and engage with us last night for the Parent Information Evening Webinars. We trust you found the session/s with your teacher or teachers helpful and informative.

All recordings and presentations are now available. 

Please click here for the webinar recording for your year group.

Please click here to access the presentation slides for your year group.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at office@peakschool.edu.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards

Peak School Office

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to tune in and engage with us last night for the Parent Information Evening Webinars. We trust you found the session/s with your teacher or teachers helpful and informative.

All recordings and presentations are now available. 

Please click here for the webinar recording for your year group.

Please click here to access the presentation slides for your year group.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at office@peakschool.edu.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards

Peak School Office

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to tune in and engage with us last night for the Parent Information Evening Webinars. We trust you found the session/s with your teacher or teachers helpful and informative.

All recordings and presentations are now available. 

Please click here for the webinar recording for your year group.

Please click here to access the presentation slides for your year group.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at office@peakschool.edu.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards

Peak School Office

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to tune in and engage with us last night for the Parent Information Evening Webinars. We trust you found the session/s with your teacher or teachers helpful and informative.

All recordings and presentations are now available. 

Please click here for the webinar recording for your year group.

Please click here to access the presentation slides for your year group.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at office@peakschool.edu.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards

Peak School Office

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to tune in and engage with us last night for the Parent Information Evening Webinars. We trust you found the session/s with your teacher or teachers helpful and informative.

All recordings and presentations are now available. 

Please click here for the webinar recording for your year group.

Please click here to access the presentation slides for your year group.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out at office@peakschool.edu.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards

Peak School Office