Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 42

Gigamind Kindergarten and Children’s House Good Time International Play Schools Block B, 9 Tin Lung Road, Phase 6, Maywood Court, Kingswood Villas, Tin Shui Wai, N. T. District: Yuen Long Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.gigamind.edu.hk Fanling Campus G/F, Phase1, Fanling Centre, N.T. District: North Tel: [phone] Principal: Adrianne Li Principal: Ms. Fan She Chit Description: Gigamind is a Christian based kindergarten, dedicated to providing quality education. Our pedagogy aims to stimulate the development of the children’s multiple intelligences and develop their potential to the fullest. We are committed to nurturing the children in becoming globally minded future leaders of the millennium. We are dedicated to nurturing the qualities of being knowledgeable, independent, caring, responsible, virtuous and reflective global leaders. Number of Teachers: 35 Curriculum: Our curriculum is child-based and from the child’s perspective. The school’s curriculum is geared to meet the children’s abilities and interests. It is designed to stimulate the growth of the children and their potential to the fullest extent in a comprehensive and well-balanced manner. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 17 Shatin Campus L4 Block C & D, Shatin Plaza, Sha Tin, N.T. Distruct: Sha Tin Tel: [phone] Principal: Alison Ho Email: [email protected] www.goodtime.edu.hk Description: Good Time International Play Schools Kindergartens have been serving parents, students and communities for over 30 years. Sharing the same vision with Mr. Alfred Cheung, the kindergartens have become members of DEIE (Dramatic English International Education). DEIE has a vision to transform children to be leaders of the future who excel in communication, creativity and care for their neighbours for the world. Building upon the solid foundation as well as adopting the latest philosophy, together we will prepare our children to be leaders of the future. Number of Teachers: Fanling 13 Sha Tin 16 Other Languages Available: Cantonese Facilities: Classrooms, music room, indoor and outdoor play areas, interactive corners. Teacher/student ratio: Fanling 1:9 Sha Tin 1:8 Fees: 2s Morning or Afternoon Class HKD$3,420 per month 3s-5s Morning or Afternoon Class Free—Gigamind Kindergarten jointed the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme in the school year 2017-18 Hours: 8am-6pm Admission: The school will only accept online applications during the application period. (Late applications will not be accepted). Number of Mandarin Teachers: 1 Curriculum: The schools adopt an enhanced EYFS curriculum which is a framework from the UK. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Fanling 2 lessons per week Sha Tin 1 Mandarin day per week Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old Mandarin Curriculum: Theme approach, includes 6 learning areas; “Physical Fitness and Health”, “Language”, “Early Childhood Mathematics”, “Nature and Living”, “Self and Society” and “Arts and Creativity”. Features: Chinese classes—story telling, simulative role plays, show and tell and monthly performance etiquettes with parents. Facilities: Fanling: An open area of over 300 square meters and a high ceiling. There is a show and presentation corner where students can perform regularly in school. Shatin: An open area of over 200 square meters. School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes 40 www.playtimes.com.hk