Building Belonging and Celebrating 'Super You!'
Dear Parents,
During the first six weeks of the academic year, our priority is to lay a strong foundation of belonging for every child. Feeling safe, seen, and valued is fundamental to young children's learning and development. When children feel a genuine sense of belonging, they are more likely to engage confidently, build trusting relationships, and express themselves freely.
We are deeply committed to creating an environment where each child knows: this school is their school—a place where they are celebrated, their voice is heard, and their presence truly matters.
Across our classes, children have been engaging in meaningful experiences that help them see themselves in their learning environment. From how they are
welcomed each morning, to
photographs and portraits to
birthday charts and personalised peg labels, every detail is designed to reinforce each child’s sense of identity and connection.
In
Nursery, our team has lovingly created peg labels featuring each child’s name, photograph, and a family photo. These visual cues not only help children feel proud and secure but also remind them that they are cared for and belong.
In
Reception, children have been busy drawing their families—resulting in a beautiful display filled with warmth and personality. These drawings sparked heartfelt conversations about who is special to them and what makes their family unique. This kind of sharing builds empathy, language skills, and a deeper understanding of relationships.
In
Year 1, the theme “Super You!” has inspired children to create vibrant self-portraits, each one bursting with individuality. These artworks celebrate self-confidence and help children begin to explore who they are and how they connect with the world around them.
These activities are not just creative—they are deeply rooted in child development and research. When children feel a sense of belonging, they are more likely to build trusting relationships, engage confidently in learning, and express their thoughts and feelings.
As teachers, these first weeks are invaluable. We observe how each child approaches learning, how they interact with peers and adults, and how they see themselves in their new environment. This growing understanding allows us to make learning meaningful—supporting curiosity, encouraging questions, and helping children make sense of the world and their place in it.
Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) With all this wonderful information about your child, we are looking forward to connecting with you during our upcoming
Parent-Teacher Conferences, where we will share insights into your child’s learning journey and discuss how we can work together to support their development and well-being.
PTC Dates:
• Tuesday 16th September 3-5pm (On Campus)
• Thursday 18th September 4:30-7pm (Online)
Upcoming Parent Workshop: Save the Date!
We are excited to invite you to our first parent workshop of the year:
26th September 8:45 – 9:45amClaire Day will be sharing her expertise on supporting children’s
personal, social and emotional development. She will be offering practical advice for parents on understanding behaviour, insights into building positive relationships, and the research behind our approach at NAIS Sai Kung.
Last year’s session was highly attended and sparked many rich conversations. We hope you can join us!
📌 Future workshops will include:
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Friday 10th October 8:45 – 9:45 am - Supporting Communication and Language Development and How We Support Literacy and Early Reading (parents will also have an opportunity to visit their child’s classroom after the workshop till 10:30am)
Wild Explorers & Forest School This week, we will be sharing exciting updates about our
Wild Explorers programme and how we are incorporating
Forest School into our outdoor education across the year. Look out for more information from
Mrs. Mertz and
Ms. Lewsey about what’s ahead for our Wild Explorers!
We hope everyone is staying safe and dry—and we look forward to welcoming all children back to school tomorrow.
Yours sincerely,
Ruth Hanson
Head of Pre-School
