Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 44

Highgate House School Hong Kong (Ascot) Pre-School & Playschool / Hong Kong Preschool & Playschool (Pictorial) Highgate House School 100 Peak Road, The Peak District: Central and Western Hong Kong (Ascot) Pre-School and Playschool G/F, No.1 Tsun King Road, Royal Ascot, Sha Tin, N.T. District: Sha Tin Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Principal: Ms. Keitha Ng Highgate House Redhill G/F, Redhill Plaza, Red Hill Road, Tai Tam District: Southern Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] https://highgatehouse.edu.hk Description: There is a recognised need amongst child development experts for pre-school education to provide a more age appropriate curriculum. Children today, particularly in major cities, can be pushed too far beyond their capabilities and this adversely affects healthy development. Stress is often expressed through social and emotional difficulties that halt effective learning. It is a case of “Too Much, Too Soon!”. On the other hand, research shows that children with well-developed social and emotional skills are able to learn better in all areas and this is the key to a happier and more successful life. Number of Teachers: 8 Hours: Nursery and Kindergarten 9am-12pm, 1-4pm Parent and Baby 10:45am-12:15pm, 1-2:30pm Parent and Child 9-10:30am, 9:30-11am, 10:45am-12:15pm, 11.15am-12.45pm, 2.45-4.15pm Extended Day Classes 1-2:30pm Curriculum: We work with the inspiration of Dr. Rudolf Steiner and Dr. Emmi Pikler. The curriculum respects the essential nature of childhood, enabling children to develop their strengths in an environment carefully thought out according to their needs. Hong Kong Pre-School and Playschool (Pictorial) Pictorial Garden Phase 2, No. 23 On King Street, Sha Tin, N.T. District: Sha Tin Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Principal: Ms. Agnes Lam www.hkpreschool.edu.hk Description: Our school strives to put the child at the centre of everything we do. The modus operandi of our staff is to value, accept and respect each and every student in our care. Number of Teachers: Ascot 7, Pictorial 6 Teacher/student ratio: Pre-Nursery and Nursery Class Lower and Upper class 1:10 1:15 Hours: Morning 9am-12pm Afternoon 1pm-4pm Curriculum: Our school embodies flexible use of assorted teaching methods to carefully form our school-based curriculum in language, moral education, mathematics, arts, science and information technology. It serves as the foundation for students to develop agency and a positive attitude towards learning. Mandarin Curriculum: We encourage language development in the children through the best way that they learn and based on strong evidence. This is through natural and authentic conversation, rhymes, poems, music and movement, stories and most importantly a strong and trusting relationship with a teacher. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old Features: Gardening is introduced from an early age, with the children helping to grow produce that can be used in soups or seasonal dishes. Children have all weather clothing and footwear in school so that we can enjoy the natural elements in all seasons. Children naturally love to splash in puddles or run free on a windy day, reveling in the experience of being outside and connected with nature. Facilities: Indoor playground, art corner, music corner, interactive magnetic board/wall. Facilities: Located on the Peak with open views of the mountains and sea we provide a retreat away from the city bustle with easy safe access. The classrooms are exceptionally spacious to allow children freedom of movement in their activities. We have a unique garden specially designed with sandpit, water play, climbing equipment, gardening and rabbit area providing children with daily outdoor activities. Admission: We recommend that you come and visit the school to get a clear picture of classes on offer and to ask any question you may have. To arrange an appointment for this please contact the school office. Transport: School bus service is available. Other Languages Available: Cantonese Features: Bilingual and trilingual environment. Fees: Ascot Cantonese-English Pre-Nursery HKD$4,990 Nursery HKD$4,860 Putonghua-English Pre-Nursery-Upper HKD$5,180 Pictorial Cantonese-English Pre-Nursery HKD$5,170 Nursery HKD$4,990 Putonghua-English Pre-Nursery HKD$5,170 Nursery-Upper HKD$5,520 Admission: Download the application form from the school website on specific date. Transport: Accessible via MTR/ bus/mini bus. School bus service is available. Parents: The school has an active Parent Teacher Group (PTG). 42 www.playtimes.com.hk