Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 64

St. Teresa’s Kindergarten Starters School 1 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley District: Southern Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.teresakinder.com 1B, 1/F Tung Hey Building, 12-22 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai District: Wan Chai Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.starters.edu.hk Principal: Ms. Pancy Li Yuet Sheung Description: Our teachers are very experienced. They are all qualified teachers and registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. We offer Lower Kindergarten, Upper Kindergarten and Primary One classes. All of our classes are taught in English only. We offer at least two school outings per year, holiday events and an outdoor playground that are intended to reinforce our “learn through play” learning philosophy. Our main goal is to provide a positive learning experience for our pupils and to set a strong foundation for their future education. Description: This is an English Medium Kindergarten founded in 1998 and belongs to “The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong”. Our Vision is to make St. Teresa’s Kindergarten an extension of the home, where a child feels comfortable in learning and interacting with other children. Number of Teachers: 3 Number of Classrooms: 7 Teacher/student ratio: 1:11 Hours: Morning 8:45-11:45am Afternoon 11:45am-3pm Curriculum: Here, at St. Teresa’s Kindergarten, children are encouraged to think, feel, imagine and explore through stories, artistic expression and interaction with their physical surroundings. Hours: Morning Class Afternoon Class Primary One 9am-12pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm Curriculum: Starters School curriculum is based on the UK early childhood curriculum in accordance with Hong Kong child-centred approach settings. Starters Curriculum guidelines are used by Starters School staff with the general purpose to develop, to review and to promote effective teaching and learning. Facilities: Bright classrooms and an outdoor play area. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 1 School Lunch Available: Yes Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 20 minutes per class, 2 classes per day and 4 days per week. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: Mandarin Curriculum: Focuses on teaching children to develop good oral speaking skills in Mandarin. The daily Mandarin activities are inter-related around themes and consist of songs, games, stories and other creative activities. Features: Home based school, Catholic core values, bilingual environment, learning through play, real-life themes and integrated approach. Facilities: Art room, music and multifunctional room, indoor and outdoor playground and planting areas. School Lunch Available: No Accreditations: The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and Education Bureau. Fees: HKD$7,660 Admission: Parents can apply their child to join St. Teresa’s Kindergarten by filling out an application form via the school website or at our school. After which the school will contact the aforementioned parent to arrange for them to visit the school to get better understanding of our school. Parents: To aid and promote learning among children, parents are encouraged to participate and help during school activities and outings. 62 www.playtimes.com.hk Transport: Transport is available from most areas on Hong Kong Island. Buses are supervised.