Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 36

David Exodus Kindergarten Admission: Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. There is no application fee. Our admissions process operates through a wait-list system. You can download the Pre-School and Little Stars application form from our website and return the completed application either by mail, in person or email to our Office Manager. Upper Ground Podium, Block 4, Julimount Garden, Tai Wai, Sha Tin District: Sha Tin Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.davidexodus.edu.hk Transport: School bus is available for Pre-School children. Principal: Ms. Gloria Szeto Ying Parents: Board of 12 parents with a variety of committees (library, fundraising, duty and class parents). Description: We firmly believe kindergarten is an important bridge between home and primary school. Therefore, we provide a safe, attractive and engaging setting in which our children will transit smoothly to kindergarten life. Our aim is to accept and respect our children as individuals, unleash their potential by providing purposeful activities and natural learning situations, which enhance their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development. Where Students Go To Primary School: English Schools Foundation, German Swiss International School, French International School, Hong Kong International School, Canadian International School, Chinese International School, Island Christian Academy, and Catholic Mission School. Number of Teachers: 7 Number of Classrooms: 2 Teacher/student ratio: 1:8 Hours: Kindergarten 9:30am-12:30pm Playgroup 1:30-3pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Curriculum: Our eclectic curriculum is based on the ‘activity methods of teaching’, a term used to describe a holistic and thematic approach towards learning through interaction with the environment. Children in K1 will participate in free play and structured activities, with a focus on developing motor skills and independence. Children in K2 and K3 are encouraged to involve in group activities with more emphasis on reading, writing and arithmetic readiness. Facilities: Located within a private housing development in Tai Wai, David Exodus is set away from roads, offering a safe, tranquil environment for little ones. We offer two classrooms and an enclosed outdoor playground for PE, games and messy play. Uniform: Yes Fees: HKD$55,000, 10 monthly payments of HKD$5,500. Admission: Contact the Kindergarten for an application form or download an application form. Complete the application form and return it to David Exodus Kindergarten by post or hand. The Kindergarten principal will contact you and arrange an enrollment application appointment. Parents: We encourage regular contact between parents and teachers to ensure that each child is treated as an individual whose needs are catered for in all areas of the curriculum. 34 www.playtimes.com.hk