Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 73

Zebedee International Kindergarten Other Languages Available: Cantonese Admission: We specifically cater for children aged 2 to 6 years old, although parent may apply as soon as their child is born. Children are admitted once a year at the beginning of the Autumn Term, but we do grant late admission in special cases. Parents who wish to apply should fill in the requisite forms and arrange for an interview as early as possible. Our admissions policy is selective, although we are usually able to guarantee places to parents who choose us as the kindergarten of their first choice. Transport: School bus is available. Parents: We have a lot of activities, such as parent-child autumn outings, Christmas parties, parents’ class observations, parent-child fund-raising activities, Art Exhibitions, International Photo Exhibitions, etc. Where Students Go To Primary School: The majority of students who graduate from York will continue on to Local schools. G/F Yat Wing House, Yat Nga Court, Tai Po, New Territories District: Tai Po Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.zebedee.edu.hk Principal: Sarah J Neale Description: Zebedee International Pre-school and Nursery is wholly owned by English International School Limited and was established in 2008. Over the past nine years we have become a significant provider of English early years education in Tai Po, New Territories. We are located within walking distance of Tai Po Market Train station and Uptown Plaza with car parking available nearby. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that inspires and develops children so that they may become independent learners with inquisitive minds. Our passion is for each boy and girl to gain the confidence they need to follow their dreams Number of Teachers: 6 Number of Classrooms: 8 Teacher/student ratio: 1:09 Hours: Morning Session Afternoon Session 9am-12pm 1:30pm-4:30pm Curriculum: We have carefully adapted the Early Years Foundation Stage of the U.K. It is a play based curriculum that encourages children to be actively involved in their own learning. We operate a ‘free- flow’ system that allows children to move around the classroom and make their own choices. The children learn through the seven areas of the curriculum which are: Personal Social and Emotional development, Communication and Language, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the world, Physical development and Expressive Art and design. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 1 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Twice per week. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old Facilities: We have a large school comprising of 8 classrooms a music / P.E. / entertainment hall and a large playroom. SEN Support: At this moment we do not have a specific teacher for special educational needs but we can arrange a space for speech therapy or occupational therapy sessions for students on site at the school. Uniform: No Admission: You can apply at any time. Just complete the application form and send it in to the school. Transport: All our school buses have bus Aunties on board to supervise the children on their journey to and from the nursery and preschool. Parents: We believe that home-school cooperation is very important and so parents not only have regular communication with their child’s teacher but are also invited to join in any activities we hold. The School Book 2019-2020 71