PTA Events

NIGHTFEST 2024

The PTA proudly presents SIS Night Fest, a delightful fundraising event aimed at supporting school improvement projects. Join us for an enchanting evening where students, teachers, parents, guardians, alumnus and friends can come together and share in the fun!

This year’s theme is “Flashback”, featuring a variety of exciting activities, including international food and drink stalls, engaging games, live music and performances, NGOs/charities exhibition, and much more.

Find out more about our Night Fest’s program here.

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************2022-2023 ************

3 February 2023 – PTA Parent – Yum Cha Session

The PTA would like to extend a very warm welcome to the families who have joined the SIS community since 2020. As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we are excited to announce our Yum Cha session will be returning. This will be a wonderful opportunity to have existing and new parents, students and staff together especially even more around Chinese New Year, when support and connection are so culturally important.

In our first session, we would like to invite families who have joined SIS between the year 2020 to 2023.

• Date: Friday 3 Feb 2023
• Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
• Venue: 5/F, The SPACE, South Island School

To register for this event, please complete the form HERE. 

• Sign up deadline: Monday 30 January 2023.

************2019-2020 ************

16 September 2019 – Parent Education Evening

If you are interested in attending, please CLICK HERE to register by 11 September 2019

27 August 2019 – SIS PTA Start of Year School Social

If you are interested in attending, please CLICK HERE to register by 20 August 2019

************2018-2019 ************

5 June 2019 – Parent Evening

Please Click HERE to sign up

11 , 18 and 24 June 2019 – Chinese Rapping Sessions

Please Click HERE to sign up

Payment has to be sent by cheque payable to “SIS PTA LTD” with your child’s name and tutor class written on the back side of the cheque. The payment must be made on/before 3rd June, 2019. Otherwise, the space will be released to the next candidate who is queuing at the online system. The parent will receive a separate email from the PTA Office to indicate a successful enrolment.

Please note that seats are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.

9 April 2019 – Parent Education Evening

Please Click HERE to sign up

28 March 2019 – Parent Education Evening

Please Click HERE to sign up

23 February 2019 – Parent Afternoon Tea Social

Please Click HERE to sign up

3 October 2018 – Welcome New Principal Evening

The PTA would like to invite all parents to join us in welcoming the New Principal.

Date: 3 October 2018
Time: 7:00 pm (followed after the SIS PTA LTD AGM)
Place: THE Space, 5th Floor, South Island School

************2017-2018 ************

19 April 2018 – Parent Education Evening

The PTA would like to thank all parents who attended the talk. If you are interested in the presentation material please CLICK HERE

15 March 2018 – Parent Education Evening

The PTA would like to thank all parents who attended the talk.  If you are interested in the presentation material please CLICK HERE

5 February 2018 – Parent Information Evening

The PTA would like to thank all parents who attended the talk. We have approximately 130 parents attending.

28 November 2017 – Parent Coffee Morning

The PTA would like to thank all parents who attended the talk. If you are interested in the presentation material please CLICK HERE

16 October 2017 – Parent Education Evening

The PTA would like to thank all parents who attended the talk. We have approximately 150 parents attending. If you are interested in the presentation material please  CLICK HERE

7 September 2017 – Parent Social Evening

South Island School PTA LTD would like to welcome  ALL parents and invite you to attend a social gathering on:

Date: 7 September 2017
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: THE Space, 5th Floor, South Island School, 50 Nam Fung Road, Aberdeen.

The Parent Social Evening will follow after the SIS PTA LTD Annual General Meeting (which will start at 6:30 pm). The social will be an opportunity for parents to meet the Principal – Mr. Graham Silverthorne, to meet other parents, as well as meeting some of Heads of House, School Council Members and PTA Committee Members.

If you are attending, please CLICK HERE so that we can make appropriate refreshment arrangement.

Please note this event is for SIS Parents only. As parking spaces are very limited, parents are encouraged to take public transport.

We looked forward to meeting you!

******2016-2017 – Parents Events ******

27 Apr 2017 – PTA Parent Education Evening

SIS PTA is please to organise the following evening for all parents at SIS:-

Title:  CHINESE@SIS

Date: 27 April 2017

Time: 6:30pm (Light refreshments from 6:00pm onwards)

Venue:  THE SPACE, 5th Floor, South Island School

Speaker:   Ms. Tracy Cheung

This session explains the Chinese Curriculum and how our kids progress through different learning pathways that adequately prepare them for examinations at different levels that commensurate with their abilities..

If you are interested in attending, please click HERE to register by 18 April 2017 so that we can arrange appropriate refreshment and seating.

21 Mar 2017 – PTA Parent Social Brunch

If you are interested in attending, please click HERE to register by 15 March so that we can arrange appropriate refreshment.  This is an opportunity for you to come and get to know other parents and to meet some of the teaching staff in school.

6 Mar 2017 – PTA Parent Education Evening

SIS PTA is please to organise the following evening for all parents at SIS:-

Title:  The SIS Pastoral Learning Curriculum and How We Support Student Wellbeing

Date: 6 Mar 2016 (Monday)

Time: 6:30pm (Light refreshments from 6:00pm onwards)

Venue:  Atrium, 5th Floor, South Island School

Speakers:   Mrs. Annette Chapman (Vice Principal/Director of Senior School) , Mr. Paul Gardner (Family Coordinator/Head of Kuca) and Mr. Neil Picknell (Family Coordinator/Head of Bahay)

The Pastoral Learning Curriculum (PLC) is a planned programme of learning though which pupils acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of a whole school approach, it develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.

The PLC aims to explicitly teach and promote health and well-being, build resilience, enhance academic care and build human and social capital among our community. It also forms a cohesive link with our school wellbeing agenda.

This evening is about sharing with you some of the activities and experiences your child will have at South Island School.

If you are interested in attending, please click HERE to register by 1 March 2017 so that we can arrange appropriate refreshment and seating.

Please note that this talk is for PARENTS ONLY.

1 Nov 2016  – PTA Parent Education Evening

Following the success of the Math workshop which PTA held in May 2016, we are delighted to host a second Mathematics@SIS evening. Details as below:-

Title:  SIS Math Workshop with brief introduction on SIS Academic Roadmap

Date: 1 Nov 2016 (Tuesday)      

Time: 6:30pm (Light refreshments from 6:00pm onwards)

Venue:  THE SPACE, 5th Floor, South Island School

Speakers:   Dr Daniela Vasile (Head of Mathematics), with an introduction by Mr. Graham Silverthorne (Principal) 

Mr. Silverthorne will give an overview of the academic pathways in SIS followed by the Math workshop. The purpose of the Math workshop is to deepen parent’s understanding of the Mathematics teaching and learning philosophy; and how student progresses through the system from year 7 and onwards.

If there are any specific areas you wish to know more, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Vasile – dvasile@sis.edu.hk  This talk is mainly suitable for Year 7-9 parents (Note: if you have already attended the previous talk in May 2016 – it will not necessary for you to attend this one).

If you are interested in attending, please CLICK HERE to register by 28 Oct 2016 so that we can arrange appropriate refreshment and seating.

Transportation:  A bus to Tai Koo Shing will depart at the end of the event at a cost of $15 person (on a first come, first served basis). with the following stops :

1. Bus Stop (in front of ESSO Gas Station, opp HK Tennis Centre, Wong Nei Chung Road)
2. Bus Stop (Near to Woodland Heights, Stubbs Road Round-about)
3. Happy Valley (Hang Seng Bank)
4. Causeway Bay (Paterson Street, Pearl City)
5. Tai Koo Shing (HSBC)

We look forward to seeing you there!

20 September 2016 – New Parents Social Evening

South Island School PTA would like to welcome all NEW parents and invite you to attend a social gathering on:

Date: 20 September 2016

Time: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Place : 5th Floor, THE SPACE

This will be an opportunity for all new parents to meet the Principal, Mr. Graham Silverthorne, to meet other parents, as well as meeting some of Heads of House, School Council Members and PTA Committee Members.

The New Parents Social Evening will be followed by our Annual General Meeting (which will start at 7:15 pm) which all parents are all entitled to attend because as a parent you are a Member of the PTA.

After the AGM – we will continue with the social gathering.

Please register HERE so that we can make appropriate refreshment arrangement.

Please note this event is for Parents only. As parking spaces are very limited, parents are encouraged to take public transport. A shuttle bus to Happy Valley (Hang Seng Bank), Causeway Bay (Paterson Street) and Tai Koo Shing (HSBC) is available at the end of the event at a cost of $15 per person (first come first serve basis).

We looked forward to meeting you!

A SIS PTA Event

******2015-2016 – Parents Events******

4 May 2016 – Parents Education Evening

Title: Mathematics@SIS

Date: 4 May 2016
Time: 7:00 pm (refreshment available from 6:30 pm)
Place: 5^th Floor, THE SPACE

Speakers: Dr. Daniela VASILE (Head of Mathematics) with a brief introduction from Graham Silverthorne (Principal)

The aim of the evening is to help parents better understand the teaching and learning philosophy of the Department and how your children can be seen to make progress through the system. Dr. Vasile will touch on the changing worldwide view on curriculum and assessment (looking at both internal and external assessments) and cover some new developments in the years ahead at SIS.

Beyond this broad outline, we hope to shape the evening according to parent interests based on the feedback received recently.

As space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis, therefore if you are interested in attending, please Click Here to register by 27 April 2016 so that PTA can arrange appropriate refreshment and seating.  Please note attendance is by registration only.

10 March 2016 – Parents Education Evening

Title: Student Leadership Opportunities at South Island School – Our Values in Action

Date: 10 March 2016
Time: 7:00 pm (refreshment available from 6:30 pm)
Place: 5^th Floor, THE Atrium

Speakers: Annette Chapman (Vice Principal / Director of Learning Family) and Students with a brief introduction from Graham Silverthorne (Principal)

Is it academic results alone that can get your child into a good university? What other qualities do they need to help them to equip themselves for the future? While schools may tend to be exam result-oriented SIS has a more balanced focus. The PTA is pleased to hold a parent education evening at which the school presents to you what student leadership opportunities are open to our students and how these can help them in their personal development. This briefing will give you the information you need to discuss with your teenagers and to explore and encourage their participation Values in Action is the term we use for all the opportunities accessible to our students to help them to become the person they want to be.  We value our academic curriculum but there are other skills that students need to develop. The opportunities open to students are numerous and vary every year. Leadership takes many forms and is a fundamental skill that we develop in our young people. This Education Evening is also an opportunity for our students to share with you the opportunities they have had experienced and how they have developed their skills to become leaders

If you are interested in attending, please click here to register by 3 March 2016 so that PTA can arrange appropriate refreshment and seating arrangement

Transportation:  A bus to Causeway Bay will depart at the end of the event at a cost of $15 person (on a first come, first served basis). We look forward to seeing you !

18 January 2016 – Parents Education Evening

The following presentation materials available on school website click here >> Learning Pathways >>

Title: Understanding the SIS Roadmap for Students & Parents – with particular attention to Languages, Maths, Science & IB/Advanced Diploma

For the key subjects of Languages, Maths and Science, do you know what lies ahead for your child as they move up?  PTA is very pleased to organise a briefing from the school to explain the academic roadmap for your child in SIS. We hope that this will give you a better understanding and answer any questions you may have.

This briefing is particularly suitable for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 parents.

Details are as below:

Date: 18 January 2016
Time: 7:00 pm (refreshment available from 6:30 pm)
Place: 5^th Floor, THE Space

Speaker:   Mr. Steve Shaw (Vice Principal)

If you are interested in attending, please click HERE to register by 13 Jan 2016 so that PTA can arrange appropriate refreshment and seating.

Transportation:  A bus to Causeway Bay will depart at the end of the event at a cost of $15 person (on a first come, first served basis). We look forward to seeing you !

6 October 2015 – New Parents Social Evening

South Island School PTA would like to welcome all NEW parents and invite you to attend a social gathering on:

Date: 6 October 2015
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: 5^th Floor, THE Space

This will be an opportunity for all new parents to meet the Principal, Mr. Graham Silverthorne, to meet other parents, as well as meeting some of Heads of House, School Council Members and PTA Committee Members.

The New Parents Social Evening will be followed by our Annual General Meeting (which will start at 7:15 pm) which all parents are all entitled to attend because as a parent you are a Member of the PTA.

After the AGM – we will continue with the social gathering.

Please note this event is for Parents only. As parking spaces are very limited, parents are encouraged to take public transport.

If you are interested in attending please click here to register by 30 September so that we can make appropriate refreshment arrangement.

We looked forward to meeting you!