Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 80

ESF Bradbury School ESF Clearwater Bay School 43C Stubbs Road District: Central and Western Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.bradbury.edu.hk Lot 235, DD229, Clearwater Bay Road, Kowloon District: Sai Kung Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.cwbs.edu.hk Principal: Ms. Sandra Webster Principal: Mr. Chris Hamilton Description: Bradbury School (BS) offers a caring environment which provides children with an all-round education of the very highest quality. The calibre of all of our staff and the positive, encouraging approach in our classrooms produce outstanding results. We encourage our children to become independent thinkers who are curious about the world around them and who develop the skills to become learners and leaders in a 21st century global environment. Number of Teachers: 42 Number of Classrooms: 24 Teacher/student ratio: Year 1 Years 2-6 1:26 1:30 Description: Clearwater Bay School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering an international education to students in Years 1 to 6 in the Sai Kung, Clearwater Bay and Tseung Kwan O communities. Our school values create a safe, welcoming learning environment that fosters care, respect and intercultural understanding. We value and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of students and families who come from more than 30 different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Through the IB Primary Years Programme, we offer an engaging, challenging inquiry programme that develops students’ creativity, confidence and willingness to achieve their personal best. Number of Teachers: 42 Number of Classrooms: 28 Hours: 8.30am-2.40pm Teacher/student ratio: 1:19 Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme. Hours: 8:20am-2:35pm Number of Mandarin Teachers: 5 Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Year 1 to 2 50 minutes daily Year 3 to 6 45 minutes daily Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Facilities: Library, music suite, assembly hall, gymnasium, multiple breakout spaces, medical room, PTA shop and several playgrounds, including adventure playgrounds, a giant sandpit and plenty of space to run and kick a ball. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Features: The school offers an environment that encourages students’ independence and resourcefulness, combined with understanding and respect for each other and the differences existing in the wider community. Facilities: School library with over 10,000 books and a performing arts room. SEN Support: Yes SEN Support: Yes Uniform: Yes Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: IB World School, Council of International Schools (CIS). Accreditations: IB World Schools, Council of International Schools (CIS). Fees: (2018-19) Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 HKD$111,200 per annum HKD$93,900 per annum Debenture Info: Non-refundable Capital Levy (NCL): For new students, the NCL will be HKD$38,000 for Year 1 students, and then reduced on a sliding scale for those who are joining Years 2 to 13. Fees: (2018-19) Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 HKD$111,200 per annum HKD$93,900 per annum Debenture Info: Non-refundable Capital Levy (NCL): For new students, the NCL will be HKD$38,000 for Year 1 students, and then reduced on a sliding scale for those who are joining Years 2 to 13. Transport: Bus service about HKD$700 per month. Parents: We have a very active and effective PTA. Where Students go to Secondary School : Most students who attend ESF Primary Schools will continue on to ESF Secondary Schools. 78 www.playtimes.com.hk Where Students go to Secondary School : Most students who attend ESF Primary Schools will continue on to ESF Secondary Schools.