school tour
Nature is Key at Fairchild Canadian Academy
Pulling open the front door to the school , I was greeted by a beautifully constructed wooden treehouse . It was hard not to smile . The interior of Fairchild Junior Academy gives me a sense of calm with its natural light , timber toys and furniture and the plants growing at the entrance to the classrooms . This is all by design . Nature is key at Fairchild Canadian Academy . The concept behind Fairchild Canadian Academy , encompassing a Junior Academy ( ages 8 months – 4 years ) in Tin Hau and a Kindergarten ( age 2 – 6 years ) in Sai Ying Pun , is one of natural wonder . The aim is to bring the outdoors inside and play to learn .
Establishing Fairchild Canadian Academy Established in 2016 by Joseph Fung , Fairchild Canadian Academy ( FCA ) aims to “ cultivate curiosity , creativity and confidence ” in every child through a unique inquiry-based approach called Reggio-Emilia methodology . The programme is guided by Ontario Early Learning Framework . Essentially , the learning environment is fundamental ; children , as individual and naturally curious knowledge-makers , learn through play .
I sat down with Joseph Fung to understand more about his motivation to create the Academy and how he , as a father , views the nurturing process .
Joseph found his inspiration in the great outdoors of Canada , where he grew up from the age of 3 . His environment – one of wide-open spaces , wild nature , and an amazing school in Vancouver – inspired him to create a setting that is enriching and natural with hands-on experiences for children in Hong Kong .
Giving Back Joseph ’ s grandfather and father created financial success in Hong Kong and Canada . Their charitable foundation supports education in both regions as a way to give back to society . In fact , the first business school in Hong Kong was established
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