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Free Office 365 education

As coronavirus takes full strike, social distancing has changed face-toface lessons into screen-to-screen virtual classes. To help learners and educators better embrace remote learning, Microsoft Hong Kong has launched a “Learn Anywhere Remote Teaching” programme – available to schools for free. The initiative offers participating schools a complimentary set-up that allows students and teachers to access Office 365 Education. Supporting all students from kindergartens to secondary schools, the programme aims to help build a safe, secure and collaborative learning environment. sway.office.com

Rotten Head festival postponed

Family-friendly three day festival Rotten Head has decided to postpone its 2020 festival, which was supposed to go ahead this month, due to the increase in Covid-19 cases. The festival will now take place on April 16-18 next year. Tickets from the postponed festival will still be valid and will roll-over to the new dates. A statement released by organisers, Alan and Andrew stated: “We hope you understand the situation is out of our control and we will always put the health of the audience, performers and staff at the forefront. We can’t wait to see you in April and we hope you and your family stay safe.” rottenheadfest.com

BABY NEWS Bathroom essentials for daily life

There is a list of to-dos when prepping for your baby’s arrival and shopping for all the essentials is one of them. To help your baby grow and keep them safe, you’ll need a few pieces of handy equipment for the bathroom. Here are a few daily items that will help your little one establish a sense of routine.

Summer Infant Potty Train & Transition

This 2-in-1 system looks and feels just like an adult toilet, making it the perfect tool for fast and effective potty training. As your baby grows, the removable potty topper can be placed onto an adult toilet for a smooth transition.

Bebble Toothpaste Strawberry

With a subtle strawberry flavour, the low-abrasive and anti-caries ingredients of this baby toothpaste gently clean a baby’s first teeth. The paste can be used from a very young age.

3M ShowerFilter

A shower filter helps wash away all the chemicals that are hiding in your shower water, making bath time safe for your baby. 3M’s filter will remove contaminants that may be harmful for your little one.

NotTooBig Mega Baby Expo

Date: Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2020 (Thu-Sun)

Time: Oct 29 - Oct 31, 2020 Nov 1, 2020

12noon-8pm 11am-6pm Venue: Star Hall / Rotunda 2, 3/F, Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre

Fee: $10 / person

Child-friendly masks

In the wake of the global pandemic, Hong Kong brand The Wee Bean has redirected its manufacturing efforts, using its sustainable organic cotton fabric from the production of its bibs to create masks for young kids. Suitable for children aged two and a half year and above, each mask is made with hypoallergenic fabric and comes with adjustable earloops and a filter pocket. The Wee Bean currently has two designs available in its signature Dim Sum and Boba prints. Treat your kids to a new face covering and give back at the same time – for every mask sold, the brand will donate one to JLife Ansh Sahay, a student from Kellett school, has used his passion for animals to help Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation (SKSFF). The online campaign, Help our Stray Friends, raised

Foundation Limited, to distribute to children from low-income families in the city.

Kellett student raises $317,000 for local dog shelter

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$317,000 in just 30 days and was a remarkable relief for the charity during this difficult year. Since visiting the shelter on a school trip in 2016, Ansh has run numerous campaigns over

news Wine & Dine Festival goes virtual

Originally set to take place at Central Harbourfront in October, the four-day Wine & Dine Festival will be switched to an online occasion that spans across several weeks. In lieu of the usual pop-up market format, this year’s festival will see a busy line-up of events including wine tasting, cooking classes with chefs, wine auctions and more – all happening online for the public to take part in.

the years. As he ventures off to university this year, he wanted to give the charity a parting gift. Chairman of Sai Kung Stray Friends, Narelle Pamuk said: “It’s always tough but it has been even tougher during these times in 2020, protests preventing us from our hawking selling on the streets and now the Covid virus has brought all fundraising events to a halt. It is so incredible that Ansh has rescued SKSFF for the second time.”