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Thanks,
David

Special Offer on Taiwanese food from Taipec Ltd. / London!

Hi All

We have spoken to Mr. Sherman Lai the owner of Taipec Ltd. / London. and he has agreed that if we buy food from his website then he will donate part of the profits made on those sales to our school.
The prices will be same as the prices on the website!

This is a great way to support our school and get yummy food at reasonable prices delivered for free.

All you need to do is go to their website http://www.taipec.com/store/pc/home.asp and email Mr Huang the " Shopping Cart Contains List" from the website by Thursday, then he will pick up the products from Taipec Ltd. on Friday and take to the school on Sunday to give to you ( they will pay him at the same time as getting the products).

If you have any questions please feel free to email myself or Mr Huang.

Thanks,
David

February 19 - No School!

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Sunday February 19 due to half term.
Have a lovely weekend off!

David

LOCS Fundraising Fair on Sunday June 12

Dear Parents and Students,

We are pleased to announce that our annual LOCS Fundraising Fair will take place on Sunday, June 12th at our school.

There will be three parts to the day.

1400 – 1500: Competitions
A. Read Chinese characters (the two lower Classes)
B. Chinese Calligraphy (all other Classes)
Please note that we have received very generous donations, so there will be prizes for these competitions.

1500 – 1530: School Performance
End of academic year school performance which will take place in the Big Hall.

1530 – 1630 Fundraising Fair
This will also take place in the Big Hall
For your enjoyment there will be:
· Food & drink
· Games
· A Raffle with some great prizes
· Toys, books, bric-a-brac for sale, etc.

However we also need your help to make this day a success!
· Parents to help with setting up the Big Hall from 2pm onwards
· Donations that we can use as part of our fundraising efforts e.g. 2nd hand books and toys, CDs, DVDs, computer games, wrapped sweets, bottles, vouchers, cash etc.
· Volunteers to make food and drink that we can sell on the day

There will be a Parents Meeting on June 5th at 2pm in the Parents Room to help get this fantastic event planned and organised!

Many thanks,

David
Chairman of Parents Committee

Summer Term Dates & Parent-Teacher meetings

致　各家長:

本校將於四月三日（本學期結束日）舉辦「家長與班教師面談」，屆時家長可與教師交流有關貴子弟學習中文的事項。　希望各家長踴躍參加。

家長請於當天下午到貴子弟的教室依次與老師面談，時間如下：
　　基礎班　及　初級班（一） 下午三時開始　
　　其他班級 下午三時三十分開始

第三學期將於二零一一年五月八日開課。
第三學期上課時間表 (Summer term):
　　開學日：二零一一年五月　　八日 (08/05/2011 Summer Term starts at 2 pm)
　　期中假：五月二十九日 (29/05/2011 Half term – school closes)
學期結束日：七月 十日 (10/07/2011 Term end)


校務處　

二零一一年三月十三日



13th March 2011

Dear Parents and Carers

You are invited to attend our Consultation Meetings on 3rd April (last day of Spring Term). Parents and carers will meet with the class teacher(s) to discuss your child(ren)’s progress and future targets.

Appointments will be on a first come first serve basis. Meetings for Foundation Stage and Year 1 classes are from 3.00 pm. All other classes are from 3.30 pm.

Please be reminded that school will reopen on Sunday 8th May 2011 (please see term dates for Summer Term listed as above).

We look forward to seeing you.

Thanks,
David

Sunday February 6

Hi All

Just a reminder that there is no class on Sunday February 6 due to Chinese New Year.

Have a wonderful weekend and a very happy, healthy and successful Year of the Rabbit!

David

Bitish Museum Sunday 27th February

We have received the following message from the British Museum. If you are interested in getting tickets please contact Mr Huang:

"Dear Supplementary Schools

We are delighted to invite you to the Community Preview of Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World at the British Museum, on Sunday 27th February 2011. The exhibition preview will take place between 11 – 1pm, and all supplementary school groups who wish to bring students to view the exhibition are welcome.

The Community Preview is a ticketed event; tickets are limited and sent out on a first come first served basis. To book free tickets for your group please email qc.huang@virgin.net asap with the number of tickets you require.

Kite Making Activity – Great Court, 12 – 2pm
Take part in a creative kite making and decorating activity. Using traditional colours and Afghan patterns decorate your very own kite and explore the history and significance of this popular Afghani pastime."

Thanks,
David

Next Class - January 9!

Just a reminder that Sunday was the last class before Xmas - next class will be January 9.

Enjoy your Xmas/New Year!

David

Sunday October 31

Hi

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Sunday, October 31. Enjoy your half term break!

David

Taiwan in The Guardian

Saw this in The Guardian newspaper today http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/aug/08/taiwan-launches-gasto-diplomacy-drive - I'm sure many of you can think of Taiwan delicacies that should be sold over here. I certainly think there should be more places selling Niu Rou Mien :)

David

Taiwanese Websites in UK

This is not meant to be a complete list and maybe you already know these, but if not...

Supermarkets

http://www.wingyip.com/

http://www.hoohing.com/

Both of these aren't strictly Taiwanese supermarkets, more Chinese supermarkets really - but you can still get Taiwanese food there.

And http://www.loonfung.com/ was also recommended. Apparently they are very large and popular supermarkets.

Restaurants

Leong's Legends - see http://www.london-eating.co.uk/34874.htm for reviews. It's in Soho - we've been there and really enjoyed the food. They don't only have Taiwanese food (I'm not even sure if it's Taiwanese owned).

I haven't been to any of the below restaurants:

http://www.taiwanvillage.com/

Formosa - see http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2668.htm for reviews

Keelung - see http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23706391-taiwan-in-a-tasty-nutshell-at-keelung.do for a review

http://www.alisan.co.uk/ in Wembley


Bakery

My wife has been told aabout a Taiwanese bakery in Golders Green called Old Tree -
but we haven't been there.


Embassy

http://www.taiwanembassy.org/uk/mp.asp?mp=132

Contact Miss Shan Lo - ocac@taiwanese.co.uk - and she will email you a newsletter with upcoming Taiwanese-related events.

General Taiwanese Website
http://www.hellouk.org/ - I think it was originally designed for Taiwanese students in the UK, but anyone can use it. Had a good forum.

Travel Agent

http://www.ourstravel.com/new/ - I've never used them but lots of Taiwanese seem to. At the time of writing they have flights with Eva Air to Taipei for £525 inc tax. (Someone told me that "OursTravel have cheap tickets but service is awful when things go wrong.")


If you know any more good websites please let me know!

David

LOCS 2010/11 Term Dates

Hi All

Below are the term dates for 2010/11.

David

二零一零/ 二零一一年度上課時間表 ( 2010 / 2011 Term Dates ):
第一學期開學日： 二零一零年 九月 十二日 (12/09/2010 1st day of Autumn term)
期中假： 十月三十一日 (31/10/2010 Half term – school closes)
學期結束日： 十二月 五日 (05/12/2010 school breaks up at 3.50pm)

第二學期開學日： 二零一一年 一月 九日 (09/01/2011 1st day of Spring term)
春節後首個星期天：二月　　六日 (06/02/2011 1st Sunday of Chinese New Year)
期中假： 二月二十七日 (27/02/2011 Half term – school closes)
學期結束日： 四月　　三日 (03/04/2011 school breaks up at 3.50pm)

第三學期開學日： 五月　　八日 (08/05/2011 1st day of Summer term)
期中假： 五月二十九日 (29/05/2011 Half term – school closes)
學期結束日： 七月 十日 (10/07/2011 school breaks up at 3.50pm)


上課時間：每逢星期日下午14:00-15:50 School Hours: Sundays 14:00-15:50

上課地址School Address: St James’ Catholic High School, Great Strand, Colindale, London NW9 5PE

本校聯絡電話 Contact Telephone Nos.: 020 8318 0188 or 07768 057 200

CBBC CASTING -POLICE 8

Hi All

We have received the following email from the BBC - please contact Jonny Curtis jonny.curtis1@bbc.co.uk if you are interested.

We are looking for children aged 12-14 to take part in an exciting new CBBC show 'Police 8'. Here is a video taster of the show: http://vdev.national.core.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/childrensdevteam/screening/police8.shtml

Below is the consent form we would need the parents to fill out [You can get this from me, David, if you are interested]

We would come into the school, talk to the children and parents about the show and then interview the interested children. The "interview" would really be just a quick chat, would only take 5 minutes with each child and would be very informal. We would need to film the interviews with a small camcorder for our research purposes.
Are you interested?
Many thanks
Jonny Curtis

Chance for You To Be On BBC! (Part 1)

We have received the following email from Sarah Baker who works for the BBC. If you are interested please call her on 02080085546 or email her sarah.baker@bbc.co.uk , please do not contact me!

Thanks,
David


My name is Sarah Baker, I am writing on behalf of BBC documentaries who are currently in production of a one off film on family relationsips. The programme is being made for BBC2, as part of the Wonderland strand which airs at 9pm on weekdays.

I was wondering whether you could help with our publicity by putting up a couple of posters and letting your members know that we are looking for families.

The subject of the film is family life -what the modern family is and how it works. We want to film a number off amilies setting off on their summer holidays in the UK - we'll film them travelling to their holiday destination and coming back, but we would not be present for the holiday itself.

While they are away we'll leave the children with a small digital camera to document the holiday. The hope is very much to make a programme which not only sheds light on how families work, but does so in a fun and different way. We'd like to include a range of different shapes and sizes of families - single-parent families, foster families, three generation families, and so on - and within this, we would be interested to feature a family from one of the many communities that are part of the British culture. It would be great to involve a British born Chinese family if possible.

At the moment I'm looking for families who might like to take part - no commitment as yet, of course, but it would be great just to talk with people who might be interested.
For us, the only requirements are that they are going on holiday in the UK over the summer and that the journey to their destination will take at least two hours. Please let me know if this may be possible and if you would like more information please do not hestitate to contact me.

Fund Raiding Fair Invitation

An amusing way to support our school

籌款義賣會2010
Fund Raising Fair 2010

Date: Sunday 27th June 2010
Time: 16.00 – 17.00
Place: school hall

Please do come and enjoy our special event on Sunday afternoon. We have many adorable, unique and fun items for you. All of your contributions will be donated to the school.

Your participation and support will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,
David

LOCS Parents Committee

We need YOU!

Being a member of the Parents Committee Workforce is a great way to help our school - supporting the staff and working together to make a positive contribution for the greater good of the whole school community.

We’re looking for people who are committed, will attend meetings as/when required and not be afraid to get involved. We don’t just want people with ideas, we want people who are willing to ‘roll up their sleeves’, take responsibility for running an event or a stall and ‘get stuck in’.

Please put yourself forward – it’s not all hard work, we have a great deal of fun, and it's very rewarding too!

For details, please contact Mr David Moss, Chairman of Parents Committee or come to the Parents Room.

Thanks,
David

LOCS Fair and Pre-meeting

Just a reminder about the Fund Raising fair on June 27th, and the pre-meeting on June 13th at 2pm.
Please help support this event!

Wanted:

1. Helpers on the day (June 27)
2. Food and drinks for food stall
3. 2nd hand books & toys
4. PC games
5. Plants
6. Wrapped sweets
7. Bottles
8. Vouchers
9. Cash donations
10. Raffle prizes

Thanks,
David

No Class On May 30th (Half Term)

Just a reminder that there will be no class on 30 May as it's the half term holiday. Classes will start again from 6 June.

David

Parents Meeting June 13 @ 2pm

Just advance notice that there will be a Parents Meeting on June 13 at 2pm in the Parents Room so that we can help get the LOCS Fundraising Fair planned and organised.

Please help support this important event!

Thanks,
David

LOCS Fundraising Fair June 27 @ 4pm - Assistance Required!

Just some advance notice that the LOCS Fundraising Fair will take place on Sunday, June 27th at 4pm at our school.

For your enjoyment there will be:

• Food & drink
• Games
• A Raffle with some grewat prize
• Bric a brac for sale
• Toys and books for sale
• Etc.

However, we also need your help please! What we will need are:

• Helpers on the day
• Second hand books and toys
• Secondhand PC games
• Plants
• Wraqpped sweets
• Bottles of...
• Vouchers
• Cash donations
• Raffle prizes
• Etc.

There will be a Parents Meeting on June 13th at 2pm in the Parents Room to help get this fantastic event planned and organised!

Thanks,

David